#so if your character has bangs those will shade their eyes and you won't get catchlights from some angles

[mercurialmalcontent]

FFXIV folks, if you're tried out the DT benchmark character creator and are concerned about how your character(s) look, make sure to try them out in the benchmark itself. The character creator still uses the same shitty lighting as it always has so the new skin textures look oily, lip color set to dark looks flat, and hair and skintones look washed out -- but they look fine in the benchmark scenes, which use the improved lighting.

(That said, some of the face models did change rather drastically... looking at you male Miqo face 4 :/)

[nyaawn]

Adding to my previous 'Graphical Update and Derplander's face' post now that the benchmark has been updated, and overall it's an improvement. Rejoice user of hyur face#5, your WoL won't suddenly turn into old man anymore!

It's rather hard to take pic with similar light for ver1.1 because they had revamped their lighting placement big time, especially the indoor one. But hoo-boy ain't it look good. It register multiple light sources now? Making things like his collar and ears cast subtler shadows from different angle. They fix the fading facial hair and eyebrow too. Nice.

While face#5 regain its youthful visage, players who DO want their WoL to age can look to face#7, which retain its middle-aged-man look from previous benchmark, that stubble come complete with nasolabial folds, wrinkles, lines and all intact. Heck, you can argue that it look even more rugged now.

(note: When the first DT benchmark released I was on break from playing XIV and didn't have access to in-game Character Creator, so I used EW benchmark for comparison pics on my previous post and the updated ones above. They were captured on PC and labeled from patch 6.0. Since then I had subbed again, so part of pics below was taken from current-build CC, captured on PS5 and labeled from patch 6.5. I thought it wouldn't differ much, but 6.0's shadow is much darker compared to current (6.5) build. Huh. Is it because of different hardware? Different setting? Benchmark fault? Idk)

Yep. Same face structure, different direction. One brings youth, one brings the age. Two-toned echoes tumbling through update.... Well, anyway, they did a good job distinguishing face#7 from #5 with this graphic update. And it's nice to have more options. People who like this face type (and it feels almost every male hyur player use this one) but want 20s or youthful 30-something WoL can go with face#5. Those who don't mind 40s or 30-something-who-spend-too-much-of-his-life-standing-one-millimeter-from-blazing-inferno-or-toxic-fumes-AoE-too-keep-his-uptime-resulting-in-rough-skin WoL can go with face#7. That's me and I'm happy with this update. I just wish we can turn that stubble on and off without need of fanta($$), like every other facial hair options... But I guess that ship has sailed.

Looking at updated benchmark cutscene itself, there's improved lighting but all in all the change is minimal imo. And I'm sad to say that villain-esque eyeliner I mentioned in previous post is still there. Not as thick as previous, but still appear anytime I use hairstyle with bangs that drop shade on his eyes. Sigh maybe I should use that new DT hair afterall...? But ngl I don't really like it...

Don't get me wrong, it's great! ....It just doesn't compliment this face type.. On my previous post I wrote about how they add highlight to this face#7's forehead, and in theory I understand why they did it. But in practice and with this hair, I found it make his forehead distractingly bright and plastic-like and flat compared to the rest of his face that's carefully detailed and contoured. It looks odd, is what it is. That bright forehead also highlight (hurhur) how the front hair and roots don't have shadow at all, and my brain can't help thinking how wrong it look like every time I put this hair on him. Also I deliberately capture the above pic with indoor lighting, because in outdoor that forehead shine like lighthouse, good lord @_@. Being a Warrior of Light doesn't mean you have to become literal sun, dude.

So yeah that's my main wrinkle with this expansion, his hair and forehead. (first world problem) (while a throng of BLM and AST have a meltdown out there (*´・ｖ・). Tho I do feel pretty miffed right now regarding how they replace many gap closer with no-damage skill. Like, I can't surprise enemy by poking their head from above while laughing maniacally anymore?? HOW DARE YOU--- but this aimless rambling post already hella long without those rants. I'll keep it for another time..)

[elsecrytt]

If you still do sandwiches, can you do an asmo x reader x belphie? I think it’s an interesting group

All right! Not my best characters, so this might be shorter than the others, but let's see how it goes! :D

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So my first thoughts are that they're both reasonably chill in terms of jealousy and spending time with you (at least, compared to others).

Asmo seems to want your attention for himself, but he never gets possessive the way many of the others are.

He will pop in and ask you to spend time with him often, and he's certainly got lessons to learn about personal space, but he doesn't barge in like Mammon or made demands like Lucifer. He'll ask.

Belphie has his moments, for sure, but a lot of the time he's very patient. Most of his 'sharing' is intended for Beel, but he actually gets along with all his other brothers pretty well, too.

The two might have some of the least interactions in the game, but they're surprisingly fond of one another. Asmo finds his littlest brother pretty endearing, after all! And I suspect Belphie appreciates Asmo being so openly affectionate - he's got streaks of that, himself.

Belphie's 100% lazy so any date where you like, go out, is probably going to be Asmo alone. However, for in-house visits? Spa days? Painting nails, skincare routines, makeup/dress up time?

It'd surprise you how willing Belphie is to go along with Asmo's fun; he's pretty fond of him! And Asmo has a number of activities that can be done with little effort on Belphie's part.

Asmo probably looooves spoiling the both of you. His cute little brother and his dearest lover~ Definitely plays dress-up and tries to coordinate outfits.

("It's okay if you don't want to go out, Belphie! Don't you wanna get pictures of all of us together? This is going to look soo nice on my Devilgram~"

"...Hm. Whatever you want."

"OhhhhhHHh stay on their lap just like that! You two look so cuuuute!"

And isn't it lucky for Belphie that his bangs hide the flush on his face from his brother's praise?

And yeah, maybe... just maybe... if Asmo gives him those pleading eyes, while you ask him softly, Belphie can help get angles on you and Asmo, too, and pose for pictures with all three of you...

"I love you soooo much!! You're my cutest little brother!"

"You only have two little brothers, you know."

"Well, Beel has more of that ripped, muscular appeal! You're definitely the cutest! Thank youuuu~"

Even you think he's the cutest little brother, the way he pretends he's not putting any effort into making these shots just as nice as Asmo did with you and him.)

They get along well, and not even in an artificial way, or a "I'm going to be nicer to you bc someone I love is super attached". Asmo will still complain about Belphie being lazy and Belphie will totally throw shade back at Asmo in retaliation XD

You know there's no hard feelings at all, and it's nice bc Belphie won't hesitate to bitch about Asmo butting in when you're spending time with him, and Asmo will whine to Belphie's face, too.

They're kinda 'mean' about it but without any real malice and no hurt feelings either way; they're being honest.

The fact that Asmo gets you all to himself when he goes out? And Belphie gets you all to himself when you don't feel like going out? Happy coincidence~

As for NSFW...

OKAY SO. There's this one song. "Bitchboy",,, I saw one piece of Belphie art on twitter with a caption from that song and now all I can only think of it in relation to Belphie.

Belphie will be your bitchboy and Asmo will be your good boy :)

Asmo would probably be more interested in starting threesomes but if Belphie were in the mood, and he saw an opportunity to get sexual with you? And if Asmo were there/weren't ruining the moment? He's cool~

Hope you like whores because these two are absolutely like that in bed. Asmo has been ready and eager since day one to seduce you in bed and he's got all the confidence in his body.

He's not above trying to con Belphie into planning an advance strike, either. If he can come up with something good (and that doesn't require much effort on Belphie's part), he'd probably be down!

Asmo will show some skin. He will show some more skin. You'll ask him if he wants to take a bath. He'll tell you only if you're getting in too -

Belphie will get things going though. He prefers you laying on your back, so he can just lie on his belly between your legs and kiss away at your arousal, get you however worked up or stretched out you need to be for what comes next.

Asmo will litter kisses all over you, nip and suck and leave all sorts of marks that has Belphie humming in jealousy, stirring you up even more.

It's not actually so hard to satisfy them, either; Belphie will nudge his erection against any part of your and whine and rut himself to completion if you don't jerk him. Asmo will either take you or even jerk himself off in front of you, if you're not in the mood to take him in your mouth.

Each one is easily pleased, and prone to snuggling once the deed is done. If you're squeamish, though, Asmo is more than happy to help you with that bath, dear~

[bakugoyelling]

Only Fair

Tamaki Amajiki x Fem! Reader

Warnings: 18+/ Smut, Oral sex, light spitting

Word Count: 930

Author’s Note: This probably isn’t the best thing I’ve ever written but I wanted to write some Tamaki smut. I hope you all enjoy! 💜 Characters are aged up 20+

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Your knees are beginning to feel a bit sore right now, but you don't care. The only thing you are worried about is getting your boyfriend Tamaki to cum. Releasing his cock from your mouth, your hand pumps his length as you look up at him through your lashes, biting your lip before you gather your saliva and spit it onto his perfect cock.

“Ooh, keep going, baby...I’m close,” He mumbles while looking down at you, his breathing heavy and those sweet moans that you love so much falling from his pink lips. 

Slipping your tongue out to kitten-lick his flushed tip, you get Tamaki to flinch, his toned abs flexing in his blissed-out state of mind. Eyes closed as he basks in the feeling, focusing only on the touch of your hands until you stop pumping.  

“Tamaki, can you cum on my tits?” 

He looks down to see you remove your bra, eager for him to agree.

“Are you sure? I don’t wanna make a mess."

“Uh-huh, I’m sure. Please, I want you to make a mess on me,” You smile at your quiet lover.

His face blooms the lightest shade of pink as he nods. “Okay…” he quietly accepts, and you kiss the head of his cock before taking as much as you can into your mouth. Your hands wrapped around what won't fit, twisting around his dick the exact way he likes. 

“Almost there. Are you ready?” He's panting now, working himself up for release. 

“Mmhm,” You gaze up at him yet again, nodding your head with his cock still stuffed into your mouth. Tamaki's brows knit together, eyes barely open before he finds the words to instruct you. 

“I’m gonna cum! Lean back, so I can—" He places his hands on your head, pulling you off of him and leaving you breathless as you lean back. Pushing your tits together as he holds his cock and aims it towards your chest. Continuing stroking himself until his hot seed shoots out and lands on your chest, painting your skin with strings of white.

“So pretty...” Tamaki whispers while staring down at you, spewing the last of his cum onto your chest.

“You think I look pretty, Tama?” You ask, smiling as you gather his cum onto your fingers, licking it off.

“Absolutely beautiful.”

When you finally stand up, your knees are pink, the skin imprinted with marks from the carpet. Your boyfriend immediately takes notice, face filled with worry as he begins to apologize. 

“Y/n your knees! Oh god! I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have let you be in that position for so long.”

“Tamaki, it’s fine! They’re just a bit sore.” You wrap your arms around his neck, leaning into him to place a chaste kiss onto his lips.  

“Well, it’s only fair if my knees get sore too. Get on the bed, take your panties off." He instructs, hands rubbing at your hips. 

Listening, you slip off your panties and lie down before him, spreading your legs as he watches you with lust-filled eyes. 

“I want to make you feel good, just like you did with me.” He rubs at your legs and settles down on his knees, pushing your thighs further apart to expose your slick core. Smiling down, you watch as he leans in to kiss your clit, lips delicately pressing against it, teasing you with his tongue before it drags down your folds. Lapping up your juices. 

In the midst of it all, he moves his hands under your thighs and swiftly places them over his shoulders.  

"You're really wet... I guess you like sucking my cock, huh?" 

The only thing you can respond with is a high-pitched whine, lifting your hips in an attempt to try and get more of his mouth before he shoves his face back between your thighs. His tongue prodding at your clit, lips wrapping around the puffy nub as if it is the juiciest fruit he has ever had the pleasure of eating. 

“Yes, just like that, m'close,” You whine, pulling at his hair, pushing back his long bangs to see more of his handsome face.

Wanting to make you cum just as you have made him, Tamaki removes one of your legs from his shoulders, giving him more access to insert his middle and ring fingers into your cunt with ease. His fingers begin to move faster with each passing second, occasionally pushing them up to hit your g-spot, getting lost in your sounds of pleasure as he peers up to watch your face contorted in pleasure.  

“Look at me, baby,” He whispers, fingers still moving within you while your gazes match. Dark eyes staring into yours as he spits onto your pussy, emitting a noise from your throat that can only be described as pure sin. 

His tongue continues to circle your clit as his fingers work within you. Endless moaning falling from you the closer you grow to orgasm.  

“D-don’t stop Tamaki! I’m- ah!!” You cry out as your body shakes, legs twitching as you come around him, spilling your juices onto the length of his fingers. 

“There we go. Cum all over my hand. Just like that," he coos, slowing down his ministrations as you come down from your high, pulling his sticky digits from your spent cunt. Kissing your clit one final time before he stands up. 

“Be right back. I’ll get a washcloth to clean you up.”

“Tamaki,” You breathe out as he starts to walk away.

"Yeah?" He asks, turning back to look at you.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

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Ending Note: This was originally written in September of 2019 but some parts were edited and rewritten in 2021 :) Hopefully, it’s a bit better now!