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Lay Me to Rest- DCxDP Prompt

Warning: Blood and gore

There has been a series of murders across the country. Each death was varied and self-inflicted. At first, they all seemed like suicide but each had a strange range of symptoms before death.

Sudden paranoia, incoherent mumbling, screaming or yelling, going in and out of their homes sporadically, random fixations, and finally self-harm.

The victims were teachers, parents, businessmen, truckers, and even a crime novelist. All unrelated and in different states.

Each victim didn't seem to have a connection until an investigation discovered that each one had been an active serial killer. The body counts ranged from as little as 5 to as much as 23. The killer was named the Serial Serial Killer which wasn't creative but it was catchy. Some called them the Angel of Vengeance but most thought it was cringy and overdramatic. Many people didn't want them to be caught but others hotly debated letting a killer dispense justice when their crusade could easily turn into them killing people for innocuous things.

The police were still questioning whether this killer even existed. One thing was clear, there was a trail and it led straight to Gotham. A goldmine for them. Naturally, Batman had gotten a hold on the case and began an investigation.

The biggest question was how the killer found their victims and how they knew that they were killers.

The answer was obvious. They didn't need to figure it out. They just needed to wait. Why just in the effort to investigate when a serial killer tries to convince you to leave with them? So bars are the obvious place. But that's shaky at best since there is a period of torment that takes place that allows the victims to return home. The killer doesn't care if the victims could call the police, perhaps because they know their victim won't.

Bruce started to build a profile. He saw a pattern here. Each of the victims had a preference for their victims as well. They targeted young people, mainly boys. Odds are the Serial Serial Killer matched that description or age range. So bars weren't the hunting ground. So parks were more likely to go unnoticed and boys tended to hang out there longer after dark.

The killer was more than likely a victim himself so he may have a few scars but probably not noticeable enough that his would-be assailants would be turned off. There is no ignoring the predatory nature of the victims. Each killed children for gratification in some form. It's not that the boy is attractive but he probably has traits that the victims found attractive in children. So babyfaced, short, native, and polite.

There was much else Bruce could get. There was nothing concrete and he still didn't understand the method that was used. So far this was guesswork.

It wasn't until a few weeks later while he tracking another killer that he found his answer.

Dr.Kinder a Biologist by day and a killer who experiments on his victims at night had picked up a promising new lab rat a week ago. He had intended to slowly dissect the boy. He had gotten so used to the screams he stopped using anesthetics besides he wanted to see how the fear response caused the organs to shift.

To his surprise the boy didn't fight, in fact he seemed to jump to the table and say he didn't need restraints. Disturbing. But he was restrained anyways.

As the doctor cut him open the boy didn't react, only humming to himself as he watched the doctor.

"What are you hoping to find?" He asked. "I'm getting bored and this bearly hurts."

The boy annoyingly never stopped talking and never missed a chance to ruin the moment. There were never any screams or cries but incessant talking.

Dr.Kinder found the boy disturbing so he simply took an axe and chopped the boy into pieces. Not once did he make a sound. The doctor thought it was over but the next day the boy was back. He sat on the autopsy table kicking his feet in nothing but his bare skin.

"What the hell are you?" The doctor gasped in horror.

"I'm bored. Play with me again." The boy purred.

Bile crawled up his throat as the doctor restained this...thing again.

This time the boy spoke differently.

"You cut me up last time. Did you do that to the last boy. After you...you know." A sick grin spread across his cheeks.

The doctor cut open his neck this time and let him bleed out.

Everyday he came back and every day the doctor killed him until the time between his death got shorter and shorter. The days began to blur and he had no idea how long he had been doing this. But that thing kept talkimg to him.

Dr.Kinder stared down at his desk at the papers trying to think of anything but-

"I wonder what people would think about what you've done. You're a disgusting and depraved man doctor. Look at what you've done to me." The sing-song voice of that demon called out.

He could feel those blood-soaked arms wrapped around his neck.

He flinch as he pushed the thing away.

"Oh, are you going to beat me or stab me this time? Ooo, or are you going to put me through the woodchipper again?" The demon asked as the doctor wrapped his hands around his throat.

He just kept squeezing until the boy went limp. It never ends. The blood never goes away. It covered every surface of the room. Dripping, conjugating, and spreading into every corner. Whenever he turned his head he could see body parts spread across the room in the pools of blood he could they the faces of the others that he had killed. Each face wretched in agony.

"You hold on better than the others. I've been eaten, torched, and disemboweled before but after coming back a few times they usually end it after a few words. But every time they don't feel guilt. They just don't want to face consequences." The boy said. "Do you even remember my name? The one I told you when you picked me up on the side of the road or was I just another body to use and discard? I used the name of your first victim. I hoped you'd notice."

The doctor knew he couldn't kill the boy but he could end himself. He had tried it once but just like the kid he came back without a scratch.

"Not yet. This is your life now. Come on, let's taste death together. Again and again and again and again and-" he repeated over and over.

This was hell. This was his hell.

But it came to an end eventually. Dr.Kinder put an end to himself in a gruesome display.

Batman had only caught the tail end as he faced a young boy standing an a pool of blood.

****

"Yeah, that thing is like a worse version of a revenant. Doesn't really have a name yet to describe it. It's undead for sure. You kill it and it just comes back." Constantine said "Why did you bring it here?"

After a long bath and some new clothes, the kid looked normal as played on a phone given to him.

"Look, I didn't know what else to do." Bruce explained.

"You leave it alone!" Constantine said exasperated "Look they are harmless to anything they don't bear a grudge towards. Think of it as a force of nature." Constantine said.

"I just want to know how to stop him." Bruce said.

"Well you can't kill it but you can't bring him back entirely. You can just soothe it 'till it stops targeting its victims. It must have died pretty gruesomely to go to these lengths. You need to find where it died and lay it to rest. Properly." Constantine sighed knowing that appeasing this soul would be more than just difficult.

"Danny, come on. Let's go." Bruced said putting a hand on the boy's head as Danny stood up to leave.

"Okay. Bye!" Danny waved to Constantine.

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imum coeli.

─ ཐི ⋅ ♰ ⋅ ཋྀ ─

the imum coeli represents one's home, family, foundations, and childhood. it signifies the role that we were assigned to within our family and it covers the private parts in our lives that is hidden from the spotlight. it is located in the fourth house cusp, which rules our roots, history, and traditions. it is directly opposite from the midheaven which represents how one's career status appears to be within the public eye.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ aries

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've faced reckless and fast-paced situations ensued with chaos or even violence. they've learned to react quickly and move at an even quicker pace. they were put in situations where they have had to fend for themselves and remain strong when faced with hardships within their life. their caregivers had pushed them into being independent at a young age, which left little to no room for the nurturement they needed. this resulted in them surpressing their emotions with a need to live in constant survival mode in order to protect themselves from their environment. they must learn to build values that resides within honoring and conveying their own emotions in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of tranquility.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ taurus

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've either had much comfort provided to them or none at all. certain things that would remain constant throughout their entire childhood, whether it would manifest in a immense positive or negative way that affected their mental health. they were either blessed with decent finances or have faced struggles when it came to such matters. they've had caregivers who were quite traditional and stuck within their own ways with a tendency to control them, which pressured them to do what was expected of them instead of what they truly wanted to. their stubborness could have resulted in them standing up for themselves, but even so they still felt under their control and were restricted. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for security and stability in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of comfort.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ gemini

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've faced experiences with chaotic disruptions such as moving homes frequently that resulted in them learning to easily adapt to their environments. they have either faced intense rivalry with their siblings and peers or built close relationships with them which impacted their upbringing. their caregivers may have often tried to shun them from speaking openly about their feelings. there were potential struggles when it came to communication as they felt discouraged to speak their mind, which resulted in them remaining quiet or not as outspoken throughout their childhood. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs to be communicative and expressive towards their own ideas and thoughts in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of liberation.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ cancer

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've either been overly nurtured by their caregivers or very emotionally neglected, which affected their development nevertheless. they may have had an emotional attachment towards their caregivers if they had a strong bond, and it could've been difficult for them to let go and move forward due to a desire to cling onto their loved ones for comfort. if they've failed to receive nurturement from them, they would look outward towards external sources through people or places where they would overextend themselves just to feel a sense of love and comfort they lacked. they are empathetic and have a lot of care towards their loved ones to the utmost extent, even if it's detrimental to them. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for care and nurturement in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of safety.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ leo

natives may have grown up in a home where they've faced much drama when it came to the caregiver's dynamics and the effect it's played on them and their environment. they could have been quite optimistic and often used their own imagination and creativity to escape from their environment. they were often put in the spotlight, whether it was brought out in a positive or negative way which would effect how'd they view themselves. there was a deep longing to gain the validation and attention from their own caregivers and if they were rejected, it left them feeling deeply insecure in return. they can get too caught up in how they're perceived, which can become very problematic over time. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs to be openly expressive in a unique and authentic way in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of artistic expressiveness.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ virgo

natives may have grown up in a home where they've either had an environment built entirely on structure or one with none whatsoever, which left them emotionally depleted and unsafe. due to their maturity, there was a tendency to carry many of their caregiver's burdens or have it passed down to them, which often put them in the middle of conflicts. they lacked the support that was crucial within their development and would take on responsibilities to assist their caregivers in hopes of gaining their affections. perfectionism was a key theme that likely followed them, as they'd strive for success in various ways such as utilizing their smarts through their academic pursuits. the need to be perfect in every aspect had resulted in them being overly critical about themselves and their own capabilities, especially if they were criticized about it which is highly likely. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for structure and order while erasing the need for perfectionism in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of open self-acceptance.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ libra

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've dealt with conflicts between their caregivers, which resulted in a lot of stress. they have learned to become the peacemaker in order to maintain harmony within their own environment and were taught to sacrifice their own boundaries or happiness to keep others satisfied, which resulted in the development of people-pleasing tendencies. if there was ever moments in which they would attempt to stand up for themselves, others often shamed them for doing so and guilt tripped them into remaining silent. over time, they've learned to surpress their own feelings as they were made to believe it wasn't of much importance in comparison to everyone elses. their self-worth was destroyed, and over time they would have to pick up the pieces in order to rebuild their self worth again. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for boundaries within themselves and harmonious relationships in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of harmony.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ scorpio

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've dealt with themes of control, power, and destruction within their environment that taught them to grow resilience. they have been exposed to adult themes at a younger age, which had negative effects towards their development since they didn't have the mental capacity to grasp how it would effect them moving forward onto their future. they felt utterly powerless due to constantly having the people around them take away from their power for their own gain, time and time again. in certain cases, this could have resulted in them mirroring the same behavior that was taught to them and inflicting it onto others. there were various dark hidden secrets and forms of manipulation that took place from far below the surface, in which some could have been revealed to them as they grew older over time. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs to reflect on their past and release traumas that no longer serves them in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of healing and transformation.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ sagittarius

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've moved to various different places, switched schools often, and were taught several languages. through these experiences, they had learned to adapt to mew cultures and environments that was once unfamiliar to them. they may have been excelled students who enjoyed learning new information that could expand their perspectives. knowledge was a key factor that played a huge role for them as they would yearn to discover and learn more about the world beyond what they've known. optimism and luck would follow them through their journeys, due to their ability to not only see the good in whatever they faced regardless of whatever hurdles were thrown at them, but also due to the mere luck that they would receive. a lack of structure could have taken place through development, which resulted in them not knowing how to grapple serious responsibilities or commitments that would follow them later on through their adulthood. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for expansiveness and knowledge while practicting the concept of being grounded in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of freedom.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊capricorn

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've had to grow up at a far quicker pace for them to they would take on much responsibilities that were handed to them by their own caregivers. the concepts of traditions and structures would play a huge role throughout the course of their development, with an emphasis on taking on duties that were assigned to them. work was introduced to them quite early, which taught them diligence when it came to getting things done. there's a prominent notice of neglection towards their own emotions, with more focus on achievements. their servere detachment from their emotions made it difficult to express vulnerability, which reflected the relationship they would have with others. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs for discipline and emotional connections with others in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of balance.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ aquarius

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've felt like the black sheep within their environment. they had quite an unconventional childhood and weren't able to relate much to those around them. they were often ostracized by their peers for their differences and stood out amongst the rest in some sort of unique ways. they often rebelled against what were considered to be the norm, with a desire to create their own distinctive path. however, they'd be shamed and encouraged to mold themselves in a way that blends them in with others as an attempt to shield them from their authentic self. their caregivers were often emotionally detached and left them to their own devices at most times. this made a lot of room for them to cultivate inspiration and create unique ideas. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs to hone their eccentric and unique character in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of individuality.

ㅤ♡ྀི ₊ pisces

ㅤnatives may have grown up in a home where they've faced instability within their environment and often used escapism as a mechanism to cope with the traumatic events they had faced. with much sensitivity towards their environment, they would feel the energy of those around them and may have found an interest in spirituality, religion, or the occult. there was much confusion and haziness towards their childhood due to surpressed memories and hidden secrets being kept in the dark. they could have had detached caregivers who've experienced a set of addictions, mental health issues, and other factors which left negative effects in the environment. their tendency to drift off into their fantasy world while being oblivious to their surroundings could've followed them later on into adulthood and resulted in them not having a clearer sense of self as they grew older. loneliness may follow them at times, but it's imperative for them to use these moments as fuel for positive changes. they must learn to build values that resides within their own needs to create structure and tap into their own powerful intuition in order for their inner world to maintain a sense of magic, mysticism and solitude.

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✦In our birth chart, Mars shows how we deal with challenges and, of course, how we express our anger and frustration. This planet reflects impulsive energy, our willpower, and the kind of strategies we use to deal with conflict✦

🔥Aries: Mars is the ruler of Aries, so if you have Mars in Aries, anger is direct and fast. It's like a fire that explodes in the moment, and there's no beating around the bush. When Aries gets angry, anger can come out impulsively, without much thought, and after that outburst, it's like everything is fine. It's an anger that passes quickly, but it can be intense. The key here is to learn to channel that energy constructively, because when Aries is at peace, it has incredible energy to move forward and conquer.

🔥Taurus: When Mars is in Taurus, anger is quieter, but no less powerful. Taurus is slow to anger, but when it does, the anger can be almost tangible. It's like a dormant volcano that shows no signs of its power until it erupts. Taurus tends to bottle up their anger for a long time, but once it explodes, there's no turning back. Patience is their trump card, but if it gets overloaded, anger can become heavy and hard to handle. The key for them is to release frustration gradually before it builds up too much.

🔥Gemini: If you have Mars in Gemini, your anger tends to be mental and verbal. Words are your weapons when you get angry, and sometimes it can be more infuriating or sarcastic than explosive. People with Mars in Gemini are quick with their tongue and tend to think before they react. When they're angry, they don't show it in obvious ways; instead, they're mentally frustrated, and this is expressed in tension-laden conversations or biting remarks. The key here is to channel that mental energy into something creative, so as not to use it to hurt.

🔥Cancer: With Mars in Cancer, anger can feel emotionally intense. People with this position tend to suppress anger, keeping it inside and only expressing it when they feel deeply hurt. This anger can come from emotional sensitivity and a need to protect themselves. Instead of attacking head-on, they withdraw and look for indirect ways to express their frustration, such as silence or regret. The key here is to learn to release those emotions in a healthy way, without building up resentment.

🔥Leo: When Mars is in Leo, these natives tend to be really dramatic. Leo is a fire sign, and when angry, it can be like a show. Anger here is explosive and can become a bit selfish at times, as Leo tends to get angry when they feel their pride has been hurt or when they are not recognized as they think they deserve. However, it can be easy for Leo to let it go and move on. The key is to not let ego guide anger and to try to see situations from a broader perspective, even sometimes it is difficult.

🔥Virgo: Mars in Virgo expresses itself through constructive criticism, but when angry, frustration can become subtle and calculating. Virgo prefers to analyze situations and find solutions, so their anger is often linked to an inability to do things right or a lack of order. Instead of exploding, they tend to keep their anger internally and become more frustrated by disorganization or the mistakes of others. The key for you is to learn to be not so hard on yourself and others, you deserve flexibility and gentleness.

🔥Libra: Mars in Libra is interesting because, as an air sign and ruled by Venus, they tend to seek balance. However, when angry, Libra can avoid conflict at all costs, which can cause anger to build up until they can't take it anymore. This anger is not direct; Rather, it shows up in the form of resentment or passivity. The key for Libra is to speak openly when problems arise and not allow anger to sit inside, hoping that everything will resolve itself.

🔥Scorpio: Mars in Scorpio is intense and deep. This placement can lead to anger that is slow-brewing and expressed in a very intense way, but only after going through an intense emotional process. Scorpio does not easily forget when they have been hurt, and their anger can be more vengeful, they take their time to get back to you. The key here is to learn to let go of resentment and not fuel the fire of anger, as they tend to hold grudges, they are great at revenge. Self-transformation and forgiveness can help calm that inner fire.

🔥Sagittarius: When you have Mars in Sagittarius, your anger has such a direct and expansive energy that it's almost like a flare. Your anger is completely linked to your freedom; anything that makes you feel trapped or restricted will make you react quickly, without much thought. But here's the beauty, once you blow up, everything quickly dissolves, you are not one to hold freshness. The challenge here is to channel that energy constructively. The key is forgiveness, because for you anger goes away as quickly as it came, but learning to let go will help you move forward in a much lighter way.

🔥Capricorn: With Mars in Capricorn, your anger tends to be calculated, serious and contained. You are not one to show your frustrations in public; your way of dealing with anger is more strategic and, although it may seem like you keep it all inside, in reality you channel it towards something very constructive. Anger is expressed in achievement and overcoming, and it becomes a way to prove to yourself that you are capable of handling anything that comes your way. The danger with this energy is that you can internalize a lot. Remember, it's not wrong to take a break and allow yourself to vent. The key here is to find a balance.

🔥Aquarius: When you have Mars in Aquarius, your anger is expressed in a unique way. It's like you're idealistic and a bit emotionally detached. Your anger is not usually something visceral; instead, you tend to think about it a lot before you react. Sometimes, however, this approach can cause you to lose a bit of emotional connection to what's going on inside you. The key is to remember that your reasoning ability is powerful, but it's also important to connect with your emotions so you don't lose touch with what you really feel. Don't let objectivity turn into emotional coldness.

🔥Pisces: With Mars in Pisces, anger is not something you show often, but when you do, it is in a very indirect and evasive way. Your anger tends to disappear from the sight of others because you prefer to keep it inside, trying not to create conflict. You may feel overwhelmed by the feeling that things are not going as they should, and that frustration builds up in your being. The key for you is to express that anger directly, even if it is in a gentle or subtle way. Do not allow yourself to emotionally escape from what you feel, and remember that emotional healing is essential to release any tension.

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NEW TATTOO

Summary: You decided to get a new spicy tattoo in a very specific place on your body. The moment Joel noticed your new addition, he couldn’t keep his hands to himself.

Warnings: 18+ MDNI, strong language, nicknames (baby, darlin',…), fingering, unprotected sex ( p i v ), pull-out method, doggy style, short aftercare

A/n: Hey! I apologize if some phrases or parts aren’t grammatically correct or don’t make sense, English isn’t my native language! <3 Anyway, enjoy!

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“So, how do you like it?” the tattoo artist asked as she set down her tools.

Slowly, you sat up, your body feeling a little sore after lying still for hours—plus, voluntarily being tortured by needles didn’t help. As you limped toward the mirror and turned to get a proper look at your ass, your pupils widened with admiration.

“It’s fantastic,” you said with a proud smile, checking out the masterpiece from different angles. The tattoo artist giggled, clearly pleased to have another satisfied customer.

You stood in front of the mirror for several minutes, still mesmerized by your new addition. Before stepping into the salon, you'd been shaking with nerves, questioning whether this was a good idea at all. But right now, there wasn’t a single doubt in your mind. This was the best decision you could've made. No regrets whatsoever.

As you continued admiring the fresh ink on your skin, a new thought crept into your mind. How was Joel going to react? Would he be mad? Excited?

Well…you were about to find out soon.

Your excitement for Joel’s reaction grew bigger with every step you took toward home. You already knew he would be there, which made the wait easier.

“Hey, honey!” you greeted softly, glancing toward the couch where Joel was sitting. You could barely see the tip of his head, a sign of how deeply he had sunk into the cushions.

“Hey,” he murmured, turning his gaze toward you, watching as you took off your jacket, stepped out of your boots, and placed your keys on the key peg. His day always felt so much better the moment you walked through the door.

“How was your day?” His voice was calm, with just a hint of concern. You smiled, your dimples appearing as you did. There wasn’t a single day without him asking that question, without him being interested in your day, your work, basically, in everything about you.

“It was good, relaxing,” you replied, your steps leading toward Joel, before you planted a soft kiss on his pink rose-colored lips. He melted into your touch, sighing, clearly wanting more, but you straightened up, ruining his chance to get another.

“What about you?”

“Good, relaxing,” he mocked, though not in an offensive way. You pouted playfully and shook your head, as you watched him smirk at you with those devilishly mischievous eyes.

“I’ll go take a shower…” you said, delicately swaying your hair as you turned to walk upstairs. You could feel Joel’s hungry gaze burning through your body. You loved how obsessed he was with you, and he loved how much you were obsessed with him. Perfect balance.

Fresh, clean, and shining, you walked from the bathroom wearing only your panties. The moment you opened the door, your eyes spotted Joel, already lying in bed, wearing just shorts and holding a book.

You would lie if you said you weren't a bit surprised, especially at how fast he had moved from downstairs to here, but more than the surprise was a warmth building inside you.

With your bare breasts touching the cold air, you elegantly walked toward your closet. You knew Joel was looking at you through his eyelashes. Even though he had seen you naked a hundred times, his dick hardens every time you show even a tiny bit of your bare skin.

You waited patiently for Joel to notice the new decoration on your back, subtly bending over to look for a t-shirt to sleep in. It didn’t take long before you heard the bed creak, signaling that Joel had swiftly moved.

“What’s that?” His voice wasn’t as soft and calm as before. You could hear the eagerness in it, the rough, almost predatory tone.

“Hm?” you hummed, pretending to have no clue what he was referring to.

There was a small pause, Joel’s eyes locking onto your lower back, making it clear what he was talking about.

“Oh, you mean this?” You looked down at the tattoo, smiling proudly as you turned so that he could see the tattoo better. Your heart raced with excitement, even though you couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.

Joel’s eyes narrowed as he took in the sight of it. The room seemed to hold its breath, his gaze intense as he examined the design. You could feel the tension in the air, the way his muscles tightened.

“Do you like it?” You lifted your head, your eyes locking with Joel’s, who was watching you intently. His face was expressionless, and you couldn’t read what was going through his mind.

He seemed completely focused, his book lost somewhere in the sheets, but at that moment, he couldn’t care less about where it had ended up.

The tattoo on your back seemed to have him in a trance, not allowing him to look away. “Come here,” he commanded, his voice serious. Without a word, you slowly walked toward him as he quickly adjusted, sitting on the edge of the bed. You turned around, glancing behind you to see what Joel was doing. His expression remained neutral, which made you feel a little anxious.

Joel’s fingers lightly brushed against the ink etched into your smooth skin. His touch sent a shiver down your spine, and he noticed it, but didn’t let it show. His fingertips traced the lines of the tattoo, exploring the texture, feeling how different it was from the smoothness of your unmarked skin. Every now and then, you couldn’t help but flinch slightly, the softness of his hands making you twitch with a mix of sensations.

His breaths grew heavier, deeper. Each one fanning against your skin as his fingertips sent jolts of electricity through your body. Heat pooled low in your stomach, an ache building as your thighs instinctively pressed together.

Joel inhaled sharply, almost as if he was steadying himself, before finally pulling his hands away. He didn’t move, didn’t speak, just stared at the ink now permanently etched onto your skin, his gaze unreadable.

“Is there a deep meaning behind this?” His voice was low, thick, as he licked his lips and finally looked up at you, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that sent another shiver down your spine. Like he was trying to see straight through you.

“Not really,” you admitted with a small, almost guilty smile, even though there was nothing to feel guilty about.

“I just liked it,” he nodded, pouting his lips like he was deep in thought. “And you wanted it to be in that exact spot?” His tone hadn’t changed, and with his face giving nothing away, you couldn’t tell if he was asking in a good or bad way.

“I mean, yeah…” Joel inhaled sharply, rubbing his palms against his thighs and glancing away from you. He looked… you’d even say pissed. You didn’t realize it would make him angry. It made you a little sad, but only for a second.

You didn’t even have time to take a breath before Joel yanked you by the hips, pulling you into the small space between his legs. His lips latched onto your neck immediately, sucking and biting like a goddamn vampire.

You let out a sharp gasp, completely caught off guard by the sudden move, but you melted into his touch within seconds. His hands were everywhere, exploring you like he hadn’t memorized every inch already. Despite knowing your body better than his own, he still traced your curves, squeezing every muscle he could get his hands on.

“J-Joel…” you barely managed to choke out, your voice trembling. Your panties were soaked now, definitely leaving a wet spot on the sheets.

“Gettin’ a tattoo, huh?” he murmured, his hot breath ghosting over your already sore neck.

You arched your back as his hands slid up your inner thighs, teasingly close to where you needed him most.

“We both know damn well why you got that,” he whispered between brief pauses in his kisses.

Your hands moved on their own, sliding behind you to tangle in Joel’s dark curls. You tugged whenever the need for pressure between youe legs became too much to bear.

You couldn’t even fully focus on his words, as the only thing your brain let you think about, was your throbbing pussy. Your arches were getting your ass closer with every more to Joel's dick, being tightly captivated in his shorts.

Your hips were moving forward and back, desperately trying to create some friction, but Joel wasn't a teaser. Well, not today.

One of his hand elegantly and painfully slowly slides under your panties, finding your clit and without hesitation, he started making small, recurring circles. His finger was just slightly pressed, not giving you the full strenght yet.

“Fuck you're wet…” he groans, resting his forehead against your shoulder, during which you tried really hard not to scream his name through the whole neighborhood.

He was so good with his hands, especially his fingers. The more circles he made the closer you were getting to the edge, but you didn't want to end it so soon. But Joel didn't give you much of a choice when he pushed in not one, but two fingers at once. "Fuck Joel-" you gasp, throwing your head back as you shutted your eyes tightly.

He was stretching you, his fingers skillfully curling inside you, making the juicy sound sourrounded the whole room, that was already filled with thick tension. Your hips were moving along his fingers, desperately riding him. You were pathetic, but that was the last thing you cared about right now.

"Come on baby, I know you like it" Joel pushed you even closer to your orgasm by his hot crispy voice. His pace grew, he was pumping his fingers in and out, loving the way it sounds. You were losing it. The heat between your legs grew bigger, dangerously fast and you couldn't stop it. You started trembling all over, your legs shaking and the urge to pee was already there.

"J-Joel I-" you couldn't even form a full sentence, but it was already too late. Your walls clenched around his fingers and you moaned loudly as you came. Joel was still working you up, stopping when you came down your high. "That's it, good girl" he gave you soft kisses all over your neck, giving you a minute to breathe.

Your chest moving up and down rapidly, you would appreciate a longer break, but Joel didn't give you that. Instead, he grabbed you and clamsily laid you on your back onto the bed, that sagged under his weight. You were looking into his dark hungry eyes full of lust, as you were trying to catch your breath.

"Now tell me, did you get that tattoo because of me?" his voice was shaking, not because he was scared or anything, but he was running out of patience while his dick in his shorts slowly began to tear a hole to free himself.

Your pulse quickened, you didn’t know how to respond, and you couldn’t. It felt like someone had cut out your tongue. It was so hard to answer.

“N-no,” Joel scoffed, his tone clearly showing he didn’t believe you. “Well, still, what did you expect to happen when I would notice?” He was still teasing you, clearly wanting to hear you admit that you wanted him to fuck you. But you were too weak for that.

“I don't know” you somehow manage to answer fully, but it wasn't a satysfying answer for Joel. He pulled down his shorts while still maintaining eye contact with you. His tip rubbed gently against your inner thight, making your core start pulsating again.

"Tell me darlin', do you want to be fucked?" his face just inches from yours, his arms keeping him steady over you. God he smelled so good, you adore his cologne and right now, it's tickling your olfactory buds like never before.

You nodded harshly, your lips parting and your eyebrows flicking up, as you desperately wanted to be filled by him. You didn't need to coax him twice.

He suddenly grabbed you and flipped you onto your stomach, while he held your waist tightly and raised it, so that he could easily penetrate you. "God, I won’t last long with you like this," he growled before slowly sanking into you. You buried your face in the mattress, moaning at the top of your lungs and gripping the sheets tightly around you.

You always forget how big he really is.

"Just like that, you're doing so good sweatheart" he supported you, before pushing himself into you all the way to the base.

Joel heard you screaming his name into the mattress and that only turned him on even more. When he looked down and focused on his view, on your beautiful round ass and that gorgeous tattoo, he knew he's the one that's fucked.

His hips started moving, slowly not to hurt you, but it was just a short peaceful warm-up. After a few more gentle thrusts, he pulled out of you almost fully, before aggressively slamming into you with full strength. You moved your face to the side to breathe, your whimpers now more clear.

"Oh darlin'" his words came out like exhales, every time he shoves deeply into you. "You're. So. Tight. Fuck-" he increased the pace and force, it wasn't just hard pushes anymore, but frequent thrusts that made your ass jiggle. The smacking sound, mixed with yours and Joel's moans were surrounding the entire room, which smelled like sex and passion.

The soft lamp that shone with warm light, standing on the bedside table, gave the whole moment an irreplaceable atmosphere. A nice, calming vibe, which Joel put the cherry on top by mercilessly fucking you from behind.

"J-joel" you saw it coming. Another orgasm of this night. "I know baby, I know" he hissed, clenching his jaw as he threw his head back, disappointed he couldn’t look at your tattoo anymore, but he couldn’t handle it no more. His thrusts were out of control. He was currently just trying to catch up with his orgasm, miserably.

“Oh Jesus Christ-“ Joel saw white stars, his eyes squeezed shut so tightly. You were in exact same situation. All your senses stopped, your ears started ringing, and your whole body went numb. You gasped so loudly, arching your back as much as your body allows, before you released yourself. Just when your body relaxed, Joel quickly pulled out of you and squirted his white thick liquid on your back.

He groaned loudly, as you fell down onto the bed and closed your eyes, exhausted, but more satisfied than you expected. You could hear Joel, breathing like he just ran a marathon. "Fuck baby, that would make a great photo" he pointed with his last bit of strength to your tattoo, now covered in his cum and you both chuckled.

After a while, he took the tissues and gently wiped your back, before collapsing next to you. All you could do was turning your head towards Joel. Beads of sweat filled his old tired face. He looked terrible but perfect at the same time. His messy hair, gray beard, nose that you could ride from morning to night, he was perfect.

He sensed that you were watching him, so he opened his eyes and turned his head, your eyes locking with his. "You're okay?" his voice sounded a little worried, but when you nodded your head and gave him a reassuring smirk, he smiled back in relief.

“You know, that tattoo really awakened the beast in me,” he added, and you laughed in agreement. The truth was, you really hadn’t expected this. Deep down, you had hoped it would happen, but you didn’t set your hopes too high. With Joel, though, you never know.

He’s full of surprises.

[seraphinitegames]

Hi! I hope you're doing well.

I wanted to thank you for sharing the Wayhaven series with us-- I started reading it in high school, after getting my mom to buy the first book as a birthday gift, and even though I've only been able to buy the other two books recently (pros of having regular income now!), I've been obsessed with the series ever since that birthday night. I actually recently recommended the series to a coworker, and I have a feeling she'll love the M route lol

Anyway, I did have a silly question to ask about UB and the MC but I still wanted to thank you-- especially as someone whose native tongue is not English; I could speak English at the time my mom bought Book 1, but the game (and other CoG I played after that) really helped me build a better vocabulary, and learn how to write better.

Anyway. :>

I had a silly question about UB and the MC: basically, I tend to have MCs who are very curious and eager to learn about the supernatural world, especially the Echo world-- they're also usually well-versed in languages.

When I read the Book 4 demo (still positively insane about it, btw), I saw a few Echolian words were mentioned, and imagined a funny moment with my MCs trying real hard to pronounce the words correctly, and even use them in sentences. Kinda like this (book 4 demo spoilers!):

MC: Ostin released the-- Ee-yooh-lees-aid-- You-leesed-- Y'oolees'aid-- Y'ulis'ed... :)

(Cue MC looking to N and F with a "Did I pronounce it correctly" smile lol Clearly the whole case isn't as important as linguistics to MC 😭)

Anyway!! I was just wondering how UB (and Rebecca lol) would react to an MC like that, lol? And I'm so sorry for the length of this ask, as you can see I can't not ramble. 😭😭

Thanks again for the books!!

Aah, what an amazing message! I'm so happy to know that you're enjoying the series! I can't wait until Book 4 is out so I can chat about all the major dramatic and exciting stuff to come (I do love my melodrama, hehe!)

As for your ask, I think N would definitely be helping the MC with pronunciation. Though, interestingly, even N might not be quite so…accurate with it either all the time.

For example, I actually wrote a moment like this in Chapter Five when F and N are discussing something Li-Sar said in Echolian (a moment that will be coming up in the demo the end of this month!)

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"The direct translation for it would be something such as…." Nate/Nat waves a hand as though attempting to summon the translation from thin air. "'My want', or possibly, 'my need'."

IF ROMANCE NATE/NAT Farah/Felix places a hand on her/his hip with an unusually serious expression tightening her/his features. "Or you could tell them what it actually means without being too worried to admit because you're swept up by[Name]."

Nate/Nat's brows pinch together before he/she spins away.

-

IF NOT ROMANCE NATE/NAT Farah/Felix places a hand on her/his hip with an unusually serious expression tightening her/his features. "Don't sugarcoat what it really means, Natey/Natkins."

Nate/Nat rolls his/her shoulders back before turning away.

---

"Nate/Nat not necessarily wrong. It does directly translate into that, but when in actual use in the actual language, the meaning is closer to 'my possession' or 'my obsession'," Farah/Felix explains with a shake of her/his head. "The creep is basically saying he/she wants to own you."

--

I kind of went off on a tangent for that ask, but I hope this is an ok answer anyway, hehe! :D

Thank you so, so much again for the amazing message! <3

[lindsaynathi0n]

NDA: ENGLISH IS NOT MY NATIVE LANGUAGE!!

“Batman & Catwoman” (special Halloween)

+18

“No, Rafe, I’m not coming out of the bathroom!” you shout, as Rafe throws himself back onto his bed and sighs loudly.

“Y/N, it’s Halloween, you’re not really going to leave me hanging, are you?” says Rafe.

Tonight, Topper is throwing a Halloween party. Rafe had the brilliant idea for you both to dress up as Batman and Catwoman.

The problem is, when Rafe ordered the costumes, he got the wrong size and picked one a size too small.

You and Rafe haven’t been dating for long, and you’ve always been quite reserved and conservative, compared to Rafe, who has always been straightforward and doesn’t mind showing off his body.

“No judgment?…” you say in a small voice.

Rafe props himself up on his elbows and nods, even though you can’t see him. “I promise, baby,” he says, sitting up.

You open the door and slowly lift your head.

The latex costume clings to your curves, highlighting your body, with your breasts spilling out of the neckline, and the fur details making the outfit WAY too sexy for your taste. The leather boots complete the look, and the cat mask makes you unbearably irresistible.

Rafe's gaze darkens, and you shiver slightly as goosebumps spread over your body

"I'm just going to put on a dr-" Rafe suddenly stands up and quickly walks toward you, grabbing you by the waist and starting to kiss you passionately.

He’s rough and so intense that you struggle to keep up with his pace. He pulls down the zipper of your costume and smiles when he sees one of the thongs he bought you.

He had regretted it, thinking you wouldn’t wear it because of your extremely shy nature.

"My pretty girl wore a thong for her Batman?" You say nothing, your cheeks red like a tomato. "I'll take that as a yes."

He grabs you and throws you over his shoulder, making you laugh like a child, and then he gives you a playful smack.

He pins you to the bed, placing your hands above your head. "Ma'am, you're under arrest," says Rafe as he holds you down on the bed.

"Why?.." you whisper, spreading your legs a little wider. He grabs a belt lying nearby and ties your wrists to the bed.

“For being too hot.” He puts your legs on his shoulders and then puts his head between your thighs.

your excitement flows, he looks at you before passing his tongue between your folds. "Mine." He says, causing your whole body to vibrate.

He begins to lick your folds, his tongue making a few back-and-forth motions between your hole and your clitoris. He catches your clitoris between his teeth and gently tugs on it.

You squirm with pleasure, moaning as he touches you. "If I had known you would react like this, I would have already fuck with you a long time ago."

He continues to tease your throbbing bud with his expert tongue, alternating between long, slow strokes and quick, little flicks. His hands grip your hips, keeping you in place as he devours your core like a man starved.

As he continues his sensual assault, your moans grow louder, your body trembling with building pleasure. He slides a finger inside your tight heat, curling it just right to hit that special spot within. His tongue never stops its delicious torment of your clit as he finger-fucks you with increasing speed and intensity.

You feel tears streaming down your cheeks. His finger is enormous - more than twice the size of your own, and you're not sure how it fit inside you. The stretch burns, but it feels so good you can't bring yourself to ask him to stop.

As he adds a second, then a third thick, your breath hitches. You can feel your body stretching to accommodate his size, the pressure intense yet exhilarating.

"I'm going to come, Rafe!" you moan through your tears. His response is a guttural growl, and he doubles his efforts, fingering you hard and fast as his mouth latches onto your peaked bud. 

Your vision starts to blur as the overwhelming sensation threatens to consume you.

“Ah- Rafe I-!“ Your words are cut off by a scream as your orgasm hits, your entire body shaking violently as you clamp down on his fingers. 

Rafe buries his face in your pussy, muffling his own groan of pleasure as he feels your inner walls spasming around his fingers.

Rafe lifts his head and chuckles before pressing his fingers, soaked with your juices, to your lips. "Open up," he murmurs, and you part your lips, tasting yourself on him as he slides his fingers into your mouth. He kisses you, sharing the taste of your passion.

"I love you, my naughty girl," he whispers, pulling his fingers from your mouth and replacing them with his tongue, cleaning you off as he holds you close. "And I'm far from done with you yet." He nuzzles your neck before biting down on your earlobe.

“And what about Topper’s party?” you laugh, and Rafe grumbles. “Who cares? I just want to be inside you,” he says, releasing your wrists so you can hug him.

MY REQUEST ARE WILD OPEN 🥰🥰

[gloomwitchwrites]

Greener Things

Din Djarin x Mandalorian Female Reader (Clan Kryze)

Content & Warnings: canon-typical swearing, canon-typical violence, mutual pining, admission of feelings, search and rescue, mando’a language, Mandalorian culture & customs, fluff, light angst

Word Count: 3k

It isn’t until the woman he loves is in danger that Din realizes he’s wanted her all along.

ao3 // main masterlist // spring 2024 masterlist

Din observes the round fruit.

It does not hang from a tree or dwell within a bush. This one grows on a vine. The fuzzy stalk swirls over and around metal trellises. The fruit is a deep blue so dark it almost resembles space, but in the right light, it shines.

“It’s for fermentation.”

Your voice is soft, and yet Din cannot help but react as if you’ve commanded something of him. He promptly rises, turning in the direction of your voice. You flush with embarrassment as if you’ve walked in on him without his helmet. Arms tightening around the basket you’re holding; you bring it out in front of you like a shield.

Within the woven threads, Din glimpses the same dark fruit.

“Is it native to Mandalore?” asks Din, because questions keep him here. It gives him an excuse to stay a bit longer.

That is Din’s habit, and he is not all that interested in shaking it. The Growing Caverns are an extension of what they’re building here on Mandalore. Not only is the air breathable, but things are growing again. Din witnessed it on his second visit, when the stranded Mandalorians showed them all that they had done after the Night of a Thousand Tears.

Now, it’s a system. An effort to feed the ever-growing enclave.

You are but a small piece of that. A nurturer. Someone bringing life to the plants to sustain everyone else.

“No. It’s not native to Mandalore,” you answer, stepping closer to Din. He instinctually matches your movement. “This fruit is found on Kalevala.”

Your lips look so soft. Inviting. But it’s not like Din can kiss you. He cannot remove his helmet. Yet he can think about it. Even now, his thoughts meander outward, imagining what those lips might feel like against his lips. How they might feel against his skin.

“It likes the rolling hills and cliffs.”

“What likes the rolling hills?” asks Din absently, still focused on your lips.

“The plant,” you laugh, indicating the fruit with a nod of your head.

Din inclines his head because he doesn’t trust himself to speak. He was too kriffing focused on your lips that he wasn’t paying attention to what you were saying.

Your smile remains and it is such a sweet thing to Din.

He wants to capture it. Bottle it. Keep it with him always.

This whole interaction is indulgent. There is no reason for Din to be here, but he cannot seem to stay away. That first day, after Mandalore was reclaimed, Din planned on leaving with Grogu. But you appeared with that sweet smile, asking him for assistance, and Din answered without a second thought.

Now, he’s here, remaining on Mandalore, making excuses every day just to come see you.

Din glances around the large cavern. There are raised boxes with all sorts of plants growing from them. Others dangle from pots hanging from the cavern’s ceiling while others are bolted into the walls. Something is always different when Din visits.

All Din knows how to do is fight. And here you are, knowing how to fight too, yet using your skills to feed your people instead. It’s vastly different from how he was raised, and what he’s come to understand.

Things are changing for him.

Din clears his throat. Every day he comes, and every day he says the same thing.

“Things look good here,” he comments.

Your smile shifts to a knowing smirk, and Din is thankful you cannot see his face behind his helmet. Even with the insulation, Din is sweating.

“They are,” you agree, shifting closer to him.

Again, Din matches your movements, the two of you nearly on top of each other. Over the last few weeks, you’ve done this more and more. Leaning in, standing close to him, giving him all your attention. However, you never touch him, but Din wishes that you did, even if it’s just a passing touch.

But whatever Din feels in his heart, you are not of his tribe. You are of Clan Kryze. You walk the Way differently from him. You do not always wear your helmet. While Din accepts that both Ways are true, your path doesn’t completely align with his.

While he enjoys your company, and adores your smile, Din cannot act. Everything he feels must be buried deep. Hidden. There are some things that cannot be even if Din wishes they were so.

You shift toward him again and sigh, bringing the basket to rest against your hip. You suddenly appear tired, and Din hates that.

“Why do you come here every day, Din?”

To see you. To see your smile. To hear your voice.

How does he begin to answer that?

What answer will be acceptable to you?

Does he tell you of how his stomach flips when you say his name, or how his heart races the moment you recognize him across the room?

“It’s peaceful,” decides Din because it’s partially true. “I like it here.”

Your smile returns but it’s not as bright as before. Are you disappointed in that answer? Maybe. Din hopes that he hasn’t brushed you aside with his response.

“Will you stay on Mandalore?” you ask, and that gives Din pause. “I heard that you might leave us soon.”

Din has not been open about leaving Mandalore and returning to Nevarro. It’s possible that Bo-Katan might have said something in passing.

It’s best to be honest.

“I’ve thought about it,” he replies slowly.

You nod, your smile fading a bit. “I’d miss your daily visits if you left.”

Kriffing hell, Din isn’t strong enough to resist. The truth comes rolling out of him automatically. It’s a tug. A sharp pull. A snapping of string that cannot be undone.

“I would miss them too.”

It’s the right answer, and saying so soothes something within him. That sweet smile of yours returns, and Din has to dig down into every fiber of his control not to reach out and touch you.

Din clears his throat, suddenly nervous. “Let me help with that.” He nods toward the basket of fruit, arms extended.

You give it to him without resistance, and Din takes pride that he can at least do this one thing for you. Stepping to the side, Din allows you to lead the way, the two of you exiting the cavern to head toward the Great Forge. The passage is tight, made of solid rock, and as it spits the two of you out onto solid ground, you pause to glance back at Din.

Your gaze lingers on him and Din isn’t sure what it is he sees there.

But it is momentary. Fleeting.

You give him your back, continuing on, and Din strides up beside you effortlessly. Amongst the towering forges, Din glimpses the Armorer. She stares back, arms at her sides, observing. Din inclines his head in her direction and she repeats the gesture.

At the communal kitchens, Din drops the basket full of fruit off as you speak to another member of Clan Kryze.

It’s funny, this feeling, how Din could see a place for himself here. He has always been alone even with his covert. On Mandalore, with you, there is a sense of belonging, like he is supposed to dwell amongst Sundari’s broken halls.

“Thank you for your help.”

Din could melt into your voice. Let it swallow him up. Consume him.

“I’m always at your service,” he replies, turning in your direction.

You’re right there. So close. One touch can’t hurt. Just a small one.

Din’s fingers flex and then curl in before relaxing. He makes the first move, the backs of his fingers gently brushing against your bare ones. Your eyes widen, and for a moment, Din believes he’s ruined it all.

But as he starts to pull away, your index finger hooks around his, locking the two of you together. And you do not drop your hand.

Din stares into your face, and it is all that he needs. He is lost in your eyes, and your smile. How can he return to Nevarro?

Someone clears their throat, and the two of you jump back from each other.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, Din,” you say quickly. “Thank you.”

Din backs away, departing with an inability to form words and a tightness in his chest he doesn’t entirely understand.

There’s a clamor near the Great Forge. A crowd.

Din navigates it, emerging from between two Mandalorians to the edge of the throng. Bo-Katan stands at the top of the stairs. To Bo-Katan’s left is the Armorer, and to her right are Koska Reeves and Axe Woves. There are several more Mandalorians that linger on the stairs. All of them are talking amongst each other.

One of the Mandalorians on the stairs speaks up, his voice projecting clearly over the crowd. His armor is the blue of Clan Kryze. “We need to send a party.”

A significant portion of the crowd vocalizes their approval. Din remains silent.

“We should,” agrees Bo-Katan. “But without knowing where they are, we’d be going in blind.”

“I agree with Rax,” says Axe. “Just volunteers. We all understand the risks.”

Several Mandalorians in the crowd step forward and voice their willingness to volunteer. Whatever Din has stepped in to, it’s not good. Glancing down the line, Din spies Paz Vizsla. He and Din have always been at odds, but Din needs answers. Melting back into the crowd, Din shuffles toward Vizsla. Din appears next to him, and the big guy gives Din a passing glance.

“What happened?” asks Din in a low voice.

“A creature from the Mines crawled out of its hole,” answers Paz.

“Attacked miners?”

Since retaking Mandalore, the Mines have been a priority. Groups go down to clear out all sorts of nasty things while other groups descend to fix pipes and passageways. Sometimes unrefined beskar ore is found. Sometimes they find armor absent its owner.

“No,” replies Paz. “Growers. Thing crawled straight up and burst through the rock.”

Din’s throat drops into his stomach.

“Casualties?”

“Two,” says Paz. “The rest were taken or injured.”

A twisted wrench within Din’s gut sends a wave of nausea through him. He wavers slightly on his feet before reality comes crashing back. Din swallows down the trepidation and terror, turning everything in him into steel.

“Who?”

Paz rattles off the names, and Din nearly sighs with relief. You are not dead, and you’re not amongst the injured. But you’re gone. Taken. And that simply won’t do.

Axe Woves raises his voice above the crowd again. “Who will volunteer?”

There is no forethought. No pause. Din steps forward silently.

If anyone will bring you back, it will be him.

Din silently slides into a crevasse, dropping down onto solid rock. Other Mandalorians move in the dark, their headlamps off as they creep closer toward their target. They too are silent, and though Din cannot see them, he feels them. They are everywhere, surrounding the beast in a circular maneuver.

The Mines are endless. Full of dangers.

This creature is but one.

Din uses his helmet’s internal display to see the world around him and pick up on heat signatures. The creature is large, easily taller than three grown men stacked on top of each other, and its fur appears coarse. While it has two legs, Din notices three sets of arms.

In the creature’s rage and confusion, it likely lashed out at whatever it could. It has the mental clarity to seize without injury, but the why is uncertain. And yet the why doesn’t matter to Din. What matters is that you’re alive.

You are alive.

Din has already found you. He just can’t approach yet.

It’s too dangerous.

When you work in the Growing Caverns, you don’t always wear all of your armor. There isn’t any point to it. It only impedes your efforts. Which is likely why you couldn’t entirely fight back.

Din will make sure you never remove your armor again. He’ll lecture you about it until you hate him for it. As long as you’re safe, that is all that matters.

The crevasse deposits Din into the den of the beast. It shifts, and Din freezes. You are right there, tucked against it. But you are not alone. There is another grower with you. The two of you have your arms wrapped around each other.

There are others, but their heat signatures no longer register on Din’s display. They are gone.

In that same display, Bo-Katan’s crouched body comes into view. She moves silently across the rock, Koska Reeves at her back. They approach you and the other grower, and with subtle movements, manage to shift the beast’s arm away from your confined bodies.

Din sidesteps, following suit until he’s right up on you. His hand is on your waist. At your back. You stiffen, and then melt, fingers digging into his flightsuit between the beskar. You do not speak. You say nothing. You only cling to him, and Din ushers you away as Axe Woves escorts the other out of the den.

Everyone backs up. Begins to retreat.

The moment Din enters the crevasse again, he moves swiftly. What Din would like to do is pick you up in his arms and carry you out. Yet it might cause too much noise or could slow him down. You’re not limping. You don’t appear injured.

From behind him comes a rumble. A shake that makes the rock around him shiver.

Din does not pause.

There’s a roar, and then a deafening boom.

The chargers have gone off.

Din tucks you against him as the crevasse widens. He bends forward to dip his arm under your thighs, and then he’s lifting. Running. Your arms go around his neck and you press your face against his chest.

Another round of chargers goes off but it is a distant thing.

There is no roar. No bellow of anger.

Din does not turn around to see if any other Mandalorians move with him. He is determined to return you home.

The twisting, tight rock widens again, and Din steps out into a cavern with a low ceiling. Din sighs with relief as several Mandalorians approach him, concern clear on their faces. Din eases you back to your feet, and though you wobble briefly, you remain upright.

You turn toward him, lips parted as if you want to say something to him. But whatever you wish to say is not to be. You are whisked away, and Din can only watch.

There is little Din perceives after that. He merely exists until he’s finally allowed to see you. For him, it feels like years. In reality, it is only a day.

“You came for me,” you murmur. The adoration and affection in your eyes is piercing, spearing him through the heart.

“I wouldn’t leave it up to anyone else,” replies Din blandly because it’s true.

You laugh, and then wince. “That’s sweet,” you say, but Din hears the doubt.

Din leans forward on the upturned bucket he sits on. Your makeshift cot is low to the ground, and Din has to look down at you in this position.

His heart hammers in his chest, the memory of hearing you’d been taken still fresh and hot.

“Your absence was a wound,” says Din. “I was hollow when I heard.”

“You don’t mean that.”

“I thought you were dead.”

You fingers grip the thin blanket on your body. There is no armor. It was removed. Set aside. You’re only wearing a gauzy top and bottom. Bare feet poking out from the bottom of the blanket.

“I wasn’t,” you whisper, but Din isn’t sure why you’re resisting so much.

“Do you truly believe I wouldn’t come for you?” When Din asks, he is not harsh. He is genuinely curious. There is hope laced within the question.

You shake your head. “I knew you would. It’s all I thought about in the dark.”

“And I came.”

“You did,” you agree.

Your fingers loosen from the blanket and Din allows instinct to lead him. His hand extends, slips under yours, fingers intertwining. Your eyes are watery but there are no tears. Even if there were, Din would wipe them away.

“Why?” you whisper. “Of everyone. Why me?”

Din’s breathing is shaky as he settles himself. The truth is loud. Blaring. He needs to say it, to speak it into the ether, to know if you also feel the same. At least, in some capacity. He’ll take anything you’re willing to give him.

“You are my peace.”

You give him that sweet smile again, the one he wants to bottle up and keep forever. “Not the farming?”

Din chokes back a laugh, shaking his head. Your smile is teasing now. Kriffing hell, he wants to kiss you.

“You know what I mean,” he chastises.

“I do,” you affirm, grinning.

It is just the two of you. There is quiet. Peace.

Your free hand reaches out, fingers brushing over the beskar of his chestplate. They roam upward, pausing at the Iron Heart there.

“What do you want of me, Din?”

“You,” he says automatically. “I want you.”

Your gaze lingers where your fingers touch. It flicks upward. Holds. Though Din wears a helmet, he swears you can see behind it, peering into his very soul.

“I thought you’d pass like the rains,” you murmur, the tips of your fingers pressing lightly against the beskar. “That time would show the truth.”

“And did it?”

You nod. “You stayed. You always stayed.”

“Would you like me to stay?”

Stay. Stay here next to your bed. Stay here in this room. Stay here on Mandalore.

“You won’t leave?”

“Only if you tell me to.”

You sigh, and it’s the sweetest sound to him. “Then stay, Din. Please.”

[spirit-of-a-kiger]

Reading through @pukefactory's stuff gave me inspiration to write about someone from our world getting stuck in ENA’s world and partnering with her.

First, they’re terrified. They certainly want to get help, but 1) they’re too scared to ask any of these weird entities, and 2) when they do muster up the courage to ask, only maybe 15% of this world’s population speak English, and the main character doesn’t have the innate multilingualism that this world’s native inhabitants seem to. So, they sorta just wander around for a bit, freaking out as quietly as they can, until ENA takes an interest in them.

She offers to help them, and as MC explains their situation in more detail, she offers to basically take them in as her assistant. Of course, ENA comes across as a shifty conman, and MC’s alarm bells definitely go off (well, more than they already were), but like… what choice do they have? So, they take a deep breath and accept.

Now they actually have a key to their survival, and that key is ENA. Whether this makes them more or less comfortable than they were when they were alone is up for debate. Sure, now they have a clear path to surviving in this strange world, but that path is working very closely under a person they don’t trust in the slightest.

So, for a while, they keep their head down and do as they’re told. They’re afraid of what she might do if she isn’t completely pleased at all times. Even if she doesn’t hurt them directly (which she still very much could, make no mistake!), she could just abandon them, and then where would they be?

Imagine the first time they see her Meanie side. Imagine if that first time is her yelling at them. How terrifying would that be, having the person who holds your life in their crystalline claws be furious with you? I’m not sure how she reacts to them cowering in terror, whether it would irritate her more or if she softens up. Maybe she doesn’t go back to her salesperson side (she is still pissed at them, after all), but she does take a breath and lower her voice.

In any case, while MC does do their best to be a good worker, they do still gradually get genuinely closer with ENA. Slowly, ENA’s demeanor towards them grows from just being a friendly salesman/boss to actually wanting to get to know them and maybe even outright kindness. She’s never had a relationship before, so it’ll be messy, and of course there’s still the power imbalance that they would need to have a real discussion about as soon as the two are ready, but the relationship grows slowly but surely.

Meanwhile, as ENA’s becoming more and more of a friend to MC, they also start to relax a bit. Trust takes a long, long time to build, but they grow to genuinely enjoy her company. They talk to her about the world they come from, and the two ask questions about each other’s worlds and the lives they led before. She’s there when they get too worked up, stepping in for them if it’s a social situation or cheering them up with a joke.

They help calm her down, too. When she wakes from a nightmare or when her meanie side has been in control for too long, they’re there to bring her back down to earth. After all, these are things that someone from our world can understand.

Speaking of which, I think the way to get the relationship started would be for MC to see ENA’s more human aspects. At first, they see her almost as like an extension of this world: incomprehensible, unpredictable, strange and new and terrifying and something they’re stuck with. ENA takes some time to open up, too. While she isn’t afraid in the same way as MC, she isn’t really used to being close with anyone. She probably hides her true feelings behind the silly faux-eloquence of her salesperson side and the yelling and insults of her meanie side. But whether she slips up in her facades or opens up deliberately, MC sees bit by bit who she is deep down, and she’s shockingly human.

[8thhousemercury]

Sooner 18876 / Asteroid through the Houses ⏰

This asteroid is an indicator of an area of life and/or traits one accumulated sooner than others. The sign and house especially can show things that had to be dealt with usually at a young age. I consider it mostly positive but retrograde or certain sign placements/aspects can add more challenges. Conjunctions to personal planets can not only emphasize this energy but can have the native take on the traits of that planet at a younger age--for better or for worse.

Sooner 18876 in Aries/1st house/1º, 13º, 25º:

Developed a sense of independence at a young age. These natives were likely more confident in doing things alone compared to their peers. They definitely lost any desire to fit in before they even knew what it was, too. May've been a lot less clingy to their caregivers compared to other kids. They got used to their own company at a very young age and probably have stayed that way ever since. They knew who they were and were very confident in it, which helped them really grow into someone amazing.

Developed athleticism and competitiveness at a young age. These natives were definitely a lot more althetic than other kids when they were younger. This could've made them annoyingly competitive in school or just in general. They may have been forced into a sport but nonetheless came out of it with great talent. Found a lot of value in exercise as it may have helped them manage the stressors of growing up. Also could've chosen a sport at a young age and have stuck with it ever since. Possibly prodigies in said sport.

Developed anger at a young age. This could've obviously been painful, but it ended up helping them by giving them a headstart ;) at observing, understanding, and even managing their own anger. Could've definitely been an angrier child in general but it paid off as they got older. They knew exactly what made them mad and how they would react, and went on to attempt to manage or solve it. Surprisingly emotionally intelligent children and likely helped their peers with this as well.

Retrograde: Their strong sense of independence may have greatly separated them from their peers. Also may have been a little too competitve and therefore earned a lot of eyerolls. May have also taken a bit longer to accumulate athleticism. Also may have lost a few games lol. Or isolated by their team for being too good. Could've had trouble with managing their anger as well. Overall were forced to deal with this Martian energy at a very young age which was likely very painful and confusing.

Sooner 18876 in Taurus/2nd house/2º, 14º, 26º:

Developed a sense of luxury at a young age. May have been introduced to the finer things in life in their childhood and therefore gained an understanding of what makes them feel luxurious. Could've loved playing dress up, the type of kid who puts on their mother's heels and tries on her jewerly just to giggle in the mirror. Very quick to learn not only the monetary value of material possessions but also the emotional and personal value attached to them.

Developed headstrength at a young age. Accumulated a set of beliefs and stuck with them, therefore defending them fiercely whenever needed. They likely were quick to build a life that aligns with the things they believe in. Could've come off as stubborn or annoying to their peers as a result. Had a stronger understanding of what values are and their importance compared to other children their age as well.

Developed a sense of comfort and stability at a young age. May have built an understanding of the things that make them comfortable at a young age. They were probably a lot more comfortable in themselves compared to their peers simply because they were so sure of the things they could do to soothe themselves. They also incorporated their 5 senses into these strategies, which therefore helped them feel more grounded in their bodies. A fairly emotionally healthy placement.

Retrograde: Could've been a bit too materialistic, demanding frequent purchases, never completely satisfied. Their headstrength may have been high but perhaps towards the wrong things at times. Could've defended themselves so much that more was taken out of their life than brought in. Laziness may have been a problem but honestly I see it as moreso of a desire to maintain the sense of peace they crave deeply.

Sooner 18876 in Gemini/3rd house/3º, 15º, 27º:

Developed intelligence at a young age. Probably exceeded some of the expectations for children their age, whether that was in reading or math or any other subject. Not only that, but they also learned how to study at a young age. These natives definitely figured out the best ways for them to absorb information way before others, and as a result, found more success in their intelligence. This can also be an indicator of graduating early from (usually) high school.

Developed motor skills and communication skills at a really young age. This placement reminds me of babies who learn how to walk really quickly. Probably were speaking full, coherent sentences before they even knew they were alive. They likely picked up things like writing (the physical act of moving the hand in this case), typing, tying their shoes, and other motor skills fairly quickly. In general, these natives likely seemed a lot more developed in almost everything than kids their age. This is an excellent placement.

Developed social intelligence at a young age. These kids are incredible at socializing. They likely picked up conversational skills from the adults around them. They learned how to keep a conversation going way before everyone else. Probably skipped that awkward phase many experience as teenagers because of how natural conversations come to them. A lot of people are impressed by their abilities to be so engaging at such a young age.

Retrograde: May have been in a school that couldn't fully accommodate their intelligence needs. They could've spent a lot of time in classes that were too easy for them. May have also been under/overestimated in terms of their skills, which could've led them to some difficult situations. Could also manifest as impatience with others for lacking certain abilities, but this typically goes away with age. Could've been called annoying or looked down upon from their peers, simply because they attracted jealousy.

Sooner 18876 in Cancer/4th house/4º, 16º, 28º:

Developed emotional intelligence at a young age. Similar to Aries/1st house, these natives were likely very emotional children, and therefore were almost forced to observe their emotions. They likely had to develop coping mechanisms and just understand their emotions a lot sooner than their peers. May have found the exact things they need to deal with their emotions. This can be good obviously, but it can also be intense.

Developed intuition and empathy at a young age. This is common among all of the water placements. This reminds me of a kid who had gut feelings about things before they actually ended up happening and weren't believed... Then they'd happen and it would just be brushed off. This especially applies to interpersonal matters. Could've made adults and other children alike uncomfortable due to this. Very receptive. This is a good placement but this can be difficult, it can be a lot of weight on a child.

Developed a strong sense of nuturing at a young age. Similar to my previous point, but these kids had to learn how to nurture themselves and especially everyone else around them when they were very young. They observed and understood what makes people feel comforted. They probably have a toolbox of how to properly deal with every emotion for both themselves and others. They always knew exactly what to say to people during emotional moments and could've come off as very profound for their age as a result.

Retrograde: Their ability to fully feel their emotions may have angered a lot of people around them. They aren't too fearful in their expression and that could've been a lot for both themselves and others to deal with. I said this already but this is emphasized in Retrograde: Undermined intuitive abilities. Could've been mocked or suppressed for them. Also could've unintentionally taken on more emotional weight for others than they should've.

Sooner 18876 in Leo/5th house/5º, 17º, 29º:

Developed creative talents at a young age. Most children are very imaginative and therefore creative, but something about this placement in particular helps them stand out. These children were likely creatively talented beyond their years. Likely gained talents and made them serious way before their peers. They didn't see art as an activity but rather as a way to express themselves, which therefore helped them tap into it more. Incredible artistic abilities in whatever medium they choose, and likely have one they started at a young age and are still amazing at.

Developed self-confidence at a young age. These natives likely always felt comfortable expressing themselves fully, and if not, they definitely did when they were younger. This kind of relates to my last point but they always knew what their talents were and therefore knew their potential. They've seen themselves at their best and are confident in the fact that they can revive that part of them whenever needed. Instead of seeing this later in life though, they saw it as children, and therefore were able to become truly confident in themselves at a much younger age than their peers.

Developed "star quality" at a young age. I do think this specific placement can be one of many young fame indicators, especially if it is tightly conjunct a personal planet. That said, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, two celebrities who got famous at a young age, both have this placement (in Leo, I didn't check which house but the energy is still there). These natives combined their self-confidence with their creative talents and therefore were able to project themselves with such amazing creativity that it made them incredible for their age. It didn't take long for them to come off as professionals in whatever creative medium they chose, making them hard to ignore. Very talented.

Retrograde: Could've had a hard time practicing their creative talents whether that was due to being suppressed by external factors (money, social pressure, etc) or internal things. May have had talent but not been completely comfortable sharing it. They could've been incredibly underestimated and that was the main thing that gave them their confidence.. they knew their potential but others may not have, or may have tried to put them down. Many challenges with getting in the spotlight in general.

Sooner 18876 in Virgo/6th house/6º, 18º:

Developed practicality at a young age. This isn't exclusive to one area of life. These natives know the best ways to succeed at just about everything but especially day-to-day matters. They learned exactly how each step of a task can connect to one another, which ones can be cut out or modified to be more efficient, and whatever needs to be added. They had an impressive ability to get things done with precision and were likely much more detail-oriented than other children their age.

Developed discipline at a young age. These natives know exactly what needs to be done in order to succeed at anything and are willing to do it. They observed and understood the processes of everything. They knew that success wasn't just cut and dry, but rather, a combination of difficulty and flow. They could've come off as very mature as a result of this. As children, they were very committed to seeing the results they want and will do just about anything to get there--a tendency that helped them blossom in adulthood.

Developed a desire to help others at a young age. Because of how quickly these children understood what needed to be done to achieve anything, they were able to apply that knowledge to assist others. They likely enjoyed helping their peers out with things. If not, they definitely knew how, and were willing to assist when absolutely needed. They may have also seen or felt what it's like to lack (interpret this however you'd like), and they may have been more willing than others to help people tackle that feeling. Very kindhearted and intelligent children.

Retrograde: Practicality may have taken a lot of trial and error to obtain. May have also been mislead about it as well, being told that their way of doing things was incorrect. Their discipline could've been underestimated, and they could've been told that they didn't need to worry about certain things at that point. They also may have not had a lot of people to help, or were excluded from opportunities simply due to their age. Overall their skillset may have not been too useful as a child and didn't end up helping them too much until they got older.

Sooner 18876 in Libra/7th house/7°, 19°:

Developed social skills at a young age. These natives were practically born with the ability to make anyone feel comfortable around them. They could’ve been popular when they were younger as well. Definitely observed how other socialize and what works/what doesn’t.

Understood the importance of relationships at a young age. These natives likely found valuable relationships at a young age and therefore realized how important they are. They could’ve been surrounded by good examples of relationships, whether this was caregivers or friends. They know exactly what the signs of a bad or good relationship are. Also may maintain friendships from childhood.

Developed a sense of justice at a young age. They observed how people in their lives got justice and formed their perception around that. They were likely very considerate to others and learned the importance of hearing both sides of a story before forming an opinion. This could’ve impressed a lot of adults in their lives, very intelligent children. Also could’ve had an interest in law at young age.

Retrograde: May have felt overwhelmed at times with their social knowledge. Could come out as extreme people pleasing. Their understanding of relationships may remain exclusively from the examples in childhood. Their sense of justice may have been forcibly suppressed; may have been told to ‘stop making a big deal’ out of things.

Sooner 18876 in Scorpio/8th house/8°, 20°:

Developed an understanding of the deeper parts of life at a young age. These natives may have been exposed to death, transformations, and possibly the Occult (these are just some of the things) at a young age, and were required to ‘get used to’ them. Very strong in dealing with areas of life no child should have to deal with.

Developed an understanding of debt at a young age. These natives may have had caregivers in their lives who were in debt, and they just had to watch it play out. They had to observe and learn how debt is dealt with as literal children. Not always financial debt though, these natives quickly understood the rules of Karma and consequences at a young age. They may have seen people in their lives who didn’t get what they deserved (for better and for worse). Possibly vengeful as children, but moreso from a logical standpoint.

Developed an understanding of death and surrender at a young age. Similar to my last point. They likely had to watch things get ripped out of the hands of people around them, and how they get them back or rebuild from that point, without even knowing what it means. Painful, but useful later on. These children may have a lot taken from themselves and others around them, therefore almost having to make peace with the fact that this kind of thing exists. May have detached value from objects, people, places, etc for no reason, simply due to their perceived chance of having to surrender them later on. Hugs for you all 🫂

Retrograde: Learning about the darker parts of life through many experiences, may not have understood how to apply their prior knowledge to work through these moments until later on. May have felt hopelessness toward the Universe after seeing and/or going through so much suffering. May have had things stolen from them frequently, forced surrender. Huge fear of Karma because they understand it so well. Also, sharing when they didn’t want to.

Sooner 18876 in Sagittarius/9th house/9°, 21°:

Developed a need to broaden horizons at a young age. These natives likely felt very limited whenever they had to stay in one place, and craved to be exposed to other perspectives way before anyone else. They were curious like other children their age, but about bigger things like philosophies, morality, etc. The knowledge they deeply wanted to seek out was close to impossible to find in their hometown or by staying in one place in general--maybe it was about international affairs, or simply things that take a lot of time and dedication to discover/understand.

Developed wisdom at a young age. This can manifest in many ways. These natives had a good amount of understanding surrounding certain areas, and for this reason, were likely a lot more optimistic than other children their age. The fact that they didn't find much value in the mundane of daily lives forced them to find something to latch onto to keep their hope. They probably had some sort of experience mentoring their peers, whether it was in school or anything. Very optimistic, lots of faith in luck and the Universe in general. When most children their age may've either not cared or not had the faith, they kept theirs.

Developed a strong need for their knowledge to be taken seriously at a young age. This kind of combines what I've already said. They likely knew exactly what they wanted to do after high school or in adulthood. May have picked out their college major or whatever way to expand their knowledge later on before they even fully understood what it meant. They always had a desire to be seen as a mentor, to be seen as someone with a lot of wisdom, especially at a young age. They may have wanted to publish their beliefs somehow. They saw how their wisdom and optimism affected their peers, and therefore wanted to help others later on as well. They wanted to go far and then help others do the same. Not an easy placement but incredibly spiritually intelligent.

Retrograde: May have had little to no opportunities to travel, and may have had this desire forcefully suppressed because of their environment. Definitely have been told “Don’t worry about that yet, wait until you’re older”… Developed wisdom and optimism but at a cost. May have been wavering and/or developed solely as a result of bad experiences. They may not have much faith or it may take them longer to accumulate it. Similar to what I’ve already said but they may have been mocked for their ideas. People may have just not been able to hear them or purposely ignored them. Not to mention that school might’ve been a challenge for them as well.

Sooner 18876 in Capricorn/10th house/10°, 22°:

Developed a reputation at a young age. These natives may have been popular as children as well, and for that reason, had a lot of peers watching them and building beliefs from that point on. Usually when direct, this is a good reputation. They may have a good amount of childhood friends who still support them to this day. How they were seen as a child may follow them into adulthood, as well. This can be a fame indicator or even a nepo baby one as well. They also understood exactly what they need to maintain their reputation or to change it. Very intelligent in terms of the public eye, they handle being in high positions very well since they learned how as a child.

Developed a good relationship with authority at a young age. These children were likely hardworking and trustworthy. They were reliable and rarely disappointed others, especially authority figures. They understood rules and the benefits of following them. They frequently followed through with their promises, completed their duties, and were happy doing so. For this reason, they may have stuck out to authority figures, and therefore gained their trust very quick. They took things very seriously and were set on keeping that as their reputation.

Developed a vision for their adulthood at a young age. This is mostly in relation to their career, they may've made a career decision as a child and started working towards it. Took the question of, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", very seriously and had their answer set. Likely very skilled in whatever career they choose as well, considering how long they've worked towards it. As children, they may have taken a lot of initiative to becoming the perfect fit for their career, whether that was through learning or whatever. They were very stern on their visions, and rightfully so. This placement can also indicate getting high position in a career very quickly.

Retrograde: May have a reputation that isn’t fully clear. Target of rumors. May have had to face lots of rejection to learn how to avoid it, and may even go to extensive lengths. May have authority figures in their lives who they had to prove themselves to. Their reliability may have been a facade for their early life as well. The career they chose may not have accepted them at first, too. Maybe they learned the wrong things or took the wrong shots in general, their knowledge from when they were younger not helping much. May have had a little to work harder for just about everything but especially career matters.

Sooner 18876 in Aquarius/11th house/11°, 23°:

Developed innovation at a young age. These natives likely had big ideas for certain things as children, and were always thinking about how something could be better. This could apply to any area of their life. They were very much forward thinkers as children and had a vision for something. Because of their frequent desire to move onto something new, they may have had unique ideas that either intrigued or confused people around them. They may have come off as incredibly intelligent to their peers considering how out-of-the-box their ideas were. They observed what happened when things around them stayed the same and how that made or broke said things. They could've gotten ahead of themselves due to how many ideas they had, and how desparate they were to make them happen.

Understood the collective at a young age. These children may have felt called to help their community and other groups they cared about before they even understood why. Their vision may have had them fight for people to get what they need. Because they know exactly what needs to improve for both themselves and others (and society in general), they fought for it. Their commitment to their vision may have come off as a bit odd or even selfish but it was truly from a good place. They had an idea that they wanted to achieve and likely did whatever they could to align the people around them with it. This definitely caught the attention of the people around them, especially if they managed to achieve whatever they intended.

Developed hopes and dreams at a young age. Considering that these natives are such young visionaries, they knew exactly what they want and how and when. They may still be working towards something they’ve wanted to achieve as a child. Their aspirations are very much molded from the things they wanted early on, and usually don’t change. Because they’re incredibly aware of this, making their dreams come true is something that might come easier to them than most.

Retrograde: Their innovative nature may have not been taken seriously, or they may not have had the opportunity to go through with it until they were older. May have felt suppressed and not cared for as a result. Their peers may have suspected that their relationship was for an ulterior motive. Not to mention that their unique nature may have been what isolated them from their peers as well. Their desire to change may have annoyed people. Had ideas that could’ve been too difficult for most to understand. May have also been discouraged from going through with their hopes and dreams, or had to wait a bit. Like Capricorn/10th house, what they did in their youth may not have helped them later on.

Sooner 18876 in Pisces/12th house/12°, 24°:

Understood the value of introspection at a young age. These children likely engaged in introspection very frequently (which may lessen as they age), and therefore possibly spent a lot of time alone. They were very interested in discovering the parts of themselves and reading their personality before most people their age. Their introspective nature definitely helped them later on, as they were able to use what they learned to continue to understand themselves. As children, these natives may have come off as hermits. Definitely a lot of weight for a child but they don’t seem to mind much.

Developed subconscious patterns at a young age. Their subconscious mind can be heavily influenced by their childhood, moreso than others. This can be good if this is in direct. Almost every moment of growing up shaped them into who they are in their head, as well. Another interesting part of this is dreams. A lot of these natives are prone to recurring dreams/nightmares (usually retrograde): whether it’s the dream itself or the themes or the people, their minds picked them up at a young age and kept them ever since. They may have also analyzed their dreams at a young age.

In the 12th: This placement may have had trouble accessing the qualities of whichever sign it is in especially at a young age. If this is direct, it usually is solved around the teenage years, and the traits can be embodied more. If retrograde, these traits may have genuinely never been accessible, or even seemed like they made things worse. This is not an easy placement at all I fear..

Retrograde: They may have craved more alone time than they could get. May have dug a little too deep into themselves, which could’ve caused a lot of fear and shame at such a young age. As I mentioned, when this is retrograde, recurring nightmares that began in childhood are very common. Nightmare themes from childhood will likely never go away. The bad experiences may have made their subconcious mind a hellhole and they may not have realized. Bad experiences shaped their mind more than others (with or without this placement). Strong indicator of mental illness and/or addiction at a young age, as well. 

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[pomegranatelifethis]

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Perched atop a towering skyscraper, bathed in the cold glow of the city lights, he stood like a shadow against the night. Miguel O’Hara… your father. But he was never just a father. He was a protector, a force of control—sometimes, he felt more like a warden than a parent.

You weren’t his first child. No one talked about her, but you always knew. His first daughter was gone, lost to a world that never played fair. And now, no matter what you did, you were never enough. Never strong enough. Never careful enough. Never perfect enough.

More training. More rules. More control.

"You don’t get to make mistakes," his voice was sharp, unwavering. "Being Spider is not a gift—it’s a burden."

But sometimes, you didn’t want to be Spider. Sometimes, you just wanted to be his kid.

That night, you slipped out on patrol without his permission. Just to prove yourself. Just to do some good. Swinging between neon-lit buildings, you felt free—until you weren’t.

A sharp force struck your back mid-air. Claws. His claws.

Before you could react, he yanked you onto a rooftop, his grip like iron.

"What the hell were you thinking?!" His voice was filled with something between fury and fear.

"I just wanted to help—"

"Help?!" He was livid. "What if something had happened to you? What if I lost you too?"

And there it was. His anger was just a mask for his fear. He had lost before. He refused to lose again. But his fear had turned his love into a cage.

"Dad… I just want to be like you," you whispered.

For a moment, his expression faltered. His shoulders tensed, and he looked away.

"The world won’t take you from me," he muttered, his voice quieter but firm. "I won’t let it."

And from that night on, you understood—his love wasn’t just protection. It was chains, wrapped tightly around you, keeping you safe… but never truly free.

*My native language is not English*

I imagine my Spider-Girl costume to be one of these

**This is how the reader is in this universe Tired and loveless**