#unmatched. what is wrong with them? the world may never know

[smarterthantheaverageloser]

Reading up on the current Dream drama like a suburban mother listening to her kids explain the lore of the game they've been playing in the woods for a month

[monstersdownthepath]

Milestone Monster: Watchers of Jandelay

CR 22

Lawful Neutral Gargantuan Outsider

Planar Adventures, pg. 246-247

Have you ever felt like you were being watched, even though you were certain you were alone? Have you ever felt like something was terribly wrong even though you couldn’t place why? Then you may have some form of anxiety and/or paranoia, I’m afraid. Unless you’re in the Pathfinder universe, where a sense of something staring at you from some unseen direction or a vague feeling of doom is a fairly good sign you’re being stalked by a Fey, or some form of Undead, or any number of fiends. You’re lucky in some ways if it turns out to be one of these 30-foot-tall insects instead, but unlucky in significantly more important ways. 

The Watchers are the primary keepers of the infinitely mysterious Jandelay, a bead of order floating within the endless chaos of the Maelstrom. Knowledge of this unusual demiplane is basically nonexistent on Golarion but for a strange poem carved into the base of a thousand-foot-tall tower called the Spindlethorn, meaning that if any of THESE creatures show up, it’s very likely that no one on the planet will know what the hell it means. Unfortunately for everyone involved, their presence typically means that the world on which they’re spotted is about to end, all life on it to be wiped out by an apocalyptic calamity which can rarely be averted. They’re not the cause, merely a symptom; they’re observers called to a doomed world to witness its end, recording and collecting what they can before its history and uniqueness are lost forever.

Perhaps as a form of mercy for the doomed world, the inhabitants don’t really have to deal with 30-foot-tall spiders suddenly appearing and gazing dispassionately at them. Rather, Watchers of Jandelay have the unnerving ability to become completely Inconspicuous, fading entirely from all senses if an onlooker fails a DC 28 Will save the first time each day they’d observe one of them. If that save is failed, that creature simply cannot be made to see or hear that Watcher with any of its senses for 24 entire hours, unless it’s forced to touch one by someone who succeeded (or the Watcher, for whatever reason, touches it). This Inconspicuous ability is a mind-affecting effect, so any creature immune to them can see a Watcher perfectly, which I’m sure will have no effect on their mental health whatsoever.

Even if a creature can see it, though, that’s no guarantee they’ll be able to interact with it. Once per day, a Watcher can Phase Shift out of local reality entirely, appearing to all the world as ghostly, transparent shapes that are entirely untouchable, something they use to minimize their potential impact to a world (and also avoid being caught in whatever calamity is about to befall it). A creature able to see one (or even multiple) will not only have to convince their allies that the Watchers are even THERE, but that they’re living beings rather than some kind of illusion or hallucination. Depending on if the apocalypse is in full swing or not, they could be entirely dismissed as some harmless but disquieting magical anomaly or trickery, which suits them just fine. The fewer creatures that perceive them, the fewer opportunities there are for something to go wrong with their work.

When a Watcher arrives on a world, it has two duties: Observation and preservation. Assisting the former is their singular, gigantic eye, a sensory organ so impossibly complex and powerful that comparing it at all to your pathetic human eyes is like comparing a lit match to the light of the sun. A Watcher’s eyesight is unmatched due to its Perfect Observation, recording all sensory information in a memory that never fades or corrupts unless tampered with by an outside source. They also are always treated as rolling a natural 20 on ALL vision-based Perception checks regardless of any possible intervening factors... which means that they’re always treated as having a 71 Perception, a number that may as well be an infinity sign! They’re outright immune to being blinded or dazed, and with 120ft of Blindsight, See In Darkness, and True Sight besides, it’s safe to say that the only way you’re hiding from a Watcher’s eyesight is with good old cover and concealment.

Aiding in their efforts for preservation is their ability to erect Beacons of Jandelay, six-foot-tall pillars of pale yellow energy that designate their surrounding environment as worth keeping. Jandelay, the realm of emerald fields and alabaster spires, is actually something of an archive and a museum in one, keeping records and collected remnants of worlds and civilizations destroyed by calamity. Any stretch of land marked by a Beacon of Jandelay is transported to the demiplane and knit together with one another, magically preserved for review by the Watchers and any visitor that manages to reach the plane. Because these beacons are so important, they’re typically built out of phase with reality, where they can still function but cannot be interacted with. Dimension Anchor or any similar spell that bars interplanar travel can cause a phased-out beacon (or even a phased-out Watcher) back into reality, but doing so can be dangerous, because interacting with or ESPECIALLY causing damage to a beacon will summon a Watcher to investigate; they always arrive on target with their at-will Plane Shift or 3/day Quickened Teleport if their destination is near a beacon! And once they’re there, they have ways to very, very quickly deal with interlopers.

At their base, being Full-Attacked by a Watcher can end a battle as soon as it starts. Their unique version of Air Walk allows their body to remain fixed in space even as their limbs are occupied, meaning they can swat an annoyance with all six of their limbs without risking falling over. That means upwards to six 2d8+10 shots from claws that crit on a 19 or 20! And with a 20ft space but a 30ft reach, having one suddenly appear in the midst of your party (either because it teleported there or because the party finally noticed it) means you’re likely stuck there as it Full-Attacks every round. 

Thankfully, Watchers rarely fight to kill... because, oftentimes, they literally can’t kill their targets before the targets are permanently neutralized via their Stasis. Being hit by a single claw forces a DC 28 Will save to avoid being slowed (as the spell), and any creature that’s already slowed has to make a DC 28 Fortitude save or be permanently frozen in time. This works exactly like Temporal Stasis; the victim cannot take actions, cannot be harmed or targeted by anything, and cannot be moved from whatever spot they were frozen on This stasis can only be ended if it’s dispelled, if the Watcher that caused it is slain, or if the Watcher and frozen target are no longer on the same plane as one another... which typically means the unfortunate victims are often frozen right up until whatever calamity the Watchers came to watch is wracking the planet. They snap out of their stasis just as the world ends around them.

Being able to force upwards to six Save-or-Suck effects a round with no per-day limit or 24-hour immunity clause is really all a Watcher needs to handle most threats. There’s basically no creature that resists the Stasis effect, and the only way to avoid it entirely is to dispel the Slow effect each time it’s applied (or, more realistically, bolster the target’s Will save beyond 28)... though it’s a little ambiguous if this ability would have any effect on a creature under the effects of Freedom of Movement, which allows a creature to move normally even while under the effects of Slow, but Stasis doesn’t CARE of a creature is actually affected by the Slow, only that the effect is there in the first place. Make sure you think about this before sending one after your players! And make sure you have a way out in case they all fail! Like, perhaps, the Watcher has sustained too many injuries (though players would have to get past its DR 15 and Regeneration 15, both requiring Chaotic sources) and has to Plane Shift away to recover, which frees everyone held at once to regroup.

Anyway, back on track: the six natural attacks are typically all a Watcher needs in its day to day life, but those are by no means the only weapon in its arsenal. Oh no, you wish it was. As witnesses to countless calamities, Watchers have absorbed some of the resulting destructive energy to become mobile armageddons all on their own, to a degree that feels almost unnecessary! I mean, they have Control Weather and Telekinesis at-will, which is already great for causing chaos... But then there’s their 3/days: Whirlwind, Call Lightning Storm, Sirocco, Vortex, and Earthquake. THREE TIMES A DAY, EACH! If stirred sufficiently to action, a Watcher can obliterate not just an adventuring party, but the entire city around them if it needs to, bending the laws of nature to their whim and will with all the power of an angry demigod.

And that’s before we look at their 1/days. The combat applications for Time Stop and Meteor Swarm are plenty, but why do they also need Storm of Vengeance and Tsunami? My personal guess is to create distractions for anyone trying to stop the coming end times.

Uniquely and frighteningly, Watchers will move to intervene against any group of creatures that stand a good chance of stopping whatever apocalypse is about to unfold, each one guided by whatever strange intelligence that lays within Jandelay... or perhaps guided by sunk cost fallacy. They’re already here and already set up, and now it’s not going to happen? Boooooo! It’s unclear why they’re motivated to fight against any attempt to avert a world’s fate that seems poised to succeed, but whatever the case may be, it’s certainly convenient for a DM that wants to test their luck and their player’s patience with these aliens from one of the strangest planes in all of Pathfinder.

You can read more about them here.

[iheartgod175]

Bugs Bunny — Warmonger

His very name strikes fear into the hearts of the most hardened warrior. Crimson and gold tear through all in his path, unmatched in its strength, and unrelenting in its power and fury. Celestial Warrior, Warmonger, descends upon the battlefield.

Bugs Bunny was a household name that was revered amongst comedians in Acmeville, and beloved by many. And one wouldn’t be blamed for being awestruck by him—his easygoing trickster nature would draw one to him like bees, something his greatest rivals would begrudgingly admit. Get to know him personally, and he’s the best friend one could have. Draw his ire, and no force in nature will stop him from getting his revenge, however creative and absurd it may be.

Yes, Bugs Bunny was a household name. Keyword was.

The world’s most famous star was caught up in a freak explosion in Acmeville’s business district, of which his co-star, Daffy Duck, was the only survivor. Theories ran rampant and multiple searches were conducted, but all came back negative, and everyone in the world came to accept the worst as pure fact. The world mourned the death of Bugs Bunny while simultaneously blaming Daffy for the buck’s death, accusing him of foul play. And while justice is still being pursued, the world moved on as more chaotic incidents forced them to turn their attention elsewhere. Still, some of his most rabid fans believe that he was still alive, and that no mere explosion could kill him. They believe that he’s laying in low and pursuing the person who tried to kill him, as Bugs wasn’t one who would let an attempt on his life go unchallenged.

As Droop-a-Long Coyote would learn, those rabid fans had a few things right, and they got a few things wrong.

Bugs Bunny did, in fact, die that day—but the reasons for his death weren’t as cut and dry as people believed.

Bugs Bunny was, in fact, alive, having come back from death as a pure Celestial warrior. Revived by arcane arts that are beyond human comprehension, it resulted in one of the most powerful Celestials known to mankind, with an Imperium Crystal that craves blood. Though already feared for his creative methods of retaliation, his masterful use of one of the few complete relics in the world—Dáinsleif, which was sought by many—and his Astral Skill, Flare Stealer, makes him a menace. While Dáinsleif draws its power from the blood of the innocent, his Astral Skill gives him the ability to steal Imperium Mana directly from an Imperium Crystal, effectively draining their heart. This essentially makes him a vampire, for he needs the Imperium Crystals of the innocents to keep him alive.

And yes, he was pursuing the person who killed him…but his path to justice meant leaving a trail of blood in his wake, something that he never would have done in his earthly body.

Droop-a-Long Coyote would meet his childhood hero in the worst way possible, learning that the “Bugs Bunny” he grew up with now only existed in the past. The Bugs Bunny he grew up with never had a soulless look in his eyes. The Bugs Bunny he grew up with never wore such armor. The Bugs Bunny he grew up with never wielded a sword so magnificently terrifying it froze him in place. The Bugs Bunny he knew could give his adversaries a thrashing—but “thrashing” seemed too gentle of a word to describe what the buck did to Avenger I, to Titan, and even Reaper.

That became the least of his concerns as the being formerly known as Bugs Bunny turned upon him, arcane flames dancing across his shoulder to heal the hit that Droop-a-Long had, by dumb luck, inflicted on him. Emerald green eyes, once soulless, were now alive and gleaming with intense rage. If speaking alone could kill someone, he would’ve dropped the moment he heard the phrase that lent to his new name, the phrase that signaled a terrible end for the one who wronged him—

“Of course you realize, this means war.”

—

I LIVE AGAIN!

Now, don’t worry, I will do a proper profile for Warmonger when I get the chance. I just don’t have the time because I’m gonna head into work in a few, and the length of this profile is gonna be the same as the Second Styles for both Super Why and Princess Presto (in other words, a freakin’ essay), so I’ll have to put it off until this weekend!

But anyway—LOOK AT HIM. LOOK AT HOW BADASS HE IS. I was going for the “edgy anti villain” angle for Bugs, and it came out perfectly. I was trying to avoid doing black and red, but since Huck had black, lavender and purple and Ric has black, orange and amber/brown, I figured it’d make sense ^^ Plus the color scheme suits him really well!

Make no mistake, Bugs is one of the most broken characters in the cast—with a name like Warmonger, would you expect anything less?—and is able to wipe the floor with Huck, Yogi and Ricochet easily. But there’s a reason behind it, though, a reason that will be revealed in the upcoming profile!

I was half tempted to start numbering this like I did with the Einherjar Files and the Attero Dominatus Files, but I wanted to get Huck, Ricochet and Yogi done before I start in on this profile. And yes, I started out of order. BUT I DON’T CARE. Lol. XD

That’s all I’ll have to say for the time being, but I hope you love this piece as much as I loved working on it!

Big thanks to user @zero06iranosaurusrex for their awesome takes on Bugs, which inspired this!

[jenniferstit]

pac: what makes you UNIQUE?

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one

you have a remarkable ability to remain balanced. no matter what happens, positive or negative, you operate from a place of neutrality. you are neither impulsive nor impatient, you understand and appreciate the value of hard work & endurance. you have excellent resilience, and you are not afraid to get your hands dirty, so to speak… you recognize that you are the only person who can take yourself to where you want to go. you are a truth seeker, you see things clearly. you don’t let others’ doubt cloud your clear mindset. i’m also hearing “don’t take no for an answer.” i feel that you handle rejection very well. you recognize that one closed door simply leads to another opportunity. you welcome new beginnings and aren’t afraid of change. this pile is very independent. your belief in yourself and faith in the universe is unmatched. i believe this pile is highly protected & very in touch with divinity… earth angel vibes. whatever seeds you are planting at/around this time will sprout beautifully in the next few months… big or small. there is an energy of emerging victory present. stay true to yourself & remain authentic. the world needs it. you know your shadow traits and you keep them in check. it may spook the people around you because they never see you step into a negative energy, giving them the impression that you do no wrong. this energy cracks me up bc it’s so calm & assured… you’ve been this way your whole life so you don’t recognize it as special but these traits are indeed unique, embrace it.

two

ok this group has lots of messages coming through, the last pile was more straight forward. so i see that you have big dreams, especially related to finances, or it could be that you have a strong emotional desire for family or some sort of stability or support. you definitely have star quality, whatever financial aspirations that you have can be achieved if you believe in yourself & plan accordingly. if you try to cut corners or achieve things quickly you will almost certainly run into obstacles. universe is really emphasizing the importance of patience & planning. i’m seeing that you are an EXTREMELY creative individual and your creativity needs to become the primary focus. i’m getting the energy of someone who’s thinking too far ahead into the future. success will come but what are you doing right now to ensure that success? i’m seeing that these thoughts abt success/finances may stem from self-worth issues. i recommend really putting in the work to develop your solar plexus chakra bc that will 100% help you get to where you want to be. in order to have this success you need to believe that you are truly worthy of it and this reading suggests that you may not [unconsciously] believe that. i definitely believe that you are meant to be a star, at any age, but you have to believe it too.

three

what makes you unique? you’re showing up as the magician, which says a lot. it’s also showing up here with the high priestess so i’m definitely going to say that you are a witch or mystic of some kind… even if you don’t practice. you just give off that energy. i’m seeing that people don’t know whether to love or hate you lol. it’s like they find you inspiring but they also put themselves in competition against you… weird. you may deal with a lot of weirdness from people… inconsistent behavior, oddities, things that just can’t be explained. this has nothing to do with you but everything to do with them and how they choose to react to your energy. i’m seeing that people try to compare themselves to you but they’re only able to perceive a percentage of who you are. it’s like they’re comparing 100% of themselves when they really only see abt 20% of you lol… not a rational thing to do. but that’s just it, these people aren’t thinking with their rational minds. 2222. you have a strong sexual presence as well, i think it’s very easy for people to idealize/sexualize you. you may find fantasy creation to be a problem inside your relationships bc people just can’t receive the real you. it’s very easy for people to perceive themselves to be inadequate when in your presence. i think you’re aware of this on some level and you intuitively know to stay away from such people. i think you have an incredibly powerful auric field and you consciously or unconsciously carry the weight of that. you may perceive it to be a burden bc it’s challenging for you to make quality connections, or even just navigate normal social situations. things won’t always be this way, but i think it’s important that you learn the lessons from these situations bc the lesson is the most important thing. i also have to say this: if you are manifesting a romantic relationship with someone, it will happen, but not when you expect it. it will be with a king of pentacles character— someone established and well off financially.

☆ more readings on tiktok ★

[ancientgoddessofegypt]

Power from the Ancestor: Sun/Pluto/ Black Moon Lilith In Conjunction

Sun Conjunct Pluto people are connected to their personal power all throughout life. As the Gods of Death of Rebirth, what is it like to also have black moon lilith in conjunction?

When Lilith is conjunct this powerhouse placement, it oozes the nature of live but through the lends of her darkest hour. When live had became the 'devil' to society, she transformed into everything they made her out to be. Her power had shifted into the underworld because of her need to stay in control. When the masculines in society had tried to devour her, she would bathe herself in her blood and return with a vengeance. Living as a Sun/Pluto/Lilith individual, it as if you are taking back the power of your ancestor, as she watches over you a hundred times more.

These individuals know whats its like to be shamed and considered a liability due to them living to the beat of their own drum. However if you've ever been around them, you would notice they do not care as much about what society thanks about them more than some people might believe. They have this aura about them that magnetizes people to them, scaring them and making them feel intimated. Because HOW are you doing this to them without trying? Even the most insecure person with this placement could see that their power brings thousands to them and even if they dont like being around too many people they notice that others are always wanting to find out more.

Sun/Pluto/Lilith have very taboo lives as they accept that the truth lies in whatever it is they put their hands in. They do not mind being the 'demon' who goes for whatever they desire. Because why did they desire it? If thats what you want what is the need for morals, values and beliefs that dont suit you? The reason why they are so compelling is by the fact that their power comes from creating their own rules and not giving a damn about what anyone else thinks. The pressure they feel from the world is unmatched with their psyches ability to create a space where they can be who they are while polarizing individuals around them.

Trying to convince these people about the things they do being wrong will eventually be tiresome act seeing that these people do not care and won't hear you at some point. Because if committing to your personal path makes you lonely, than they accept the truth and move on with their life. As someone who goes through many rebirths , they understand that things have its time.

One thing I can say is that they will live on in your minds and hearts when you get a taste of them in your reality. Because the vibe they carry is so sensual and moving that anyone would want a piece. Everyone. They challenge society and their beliefs and anger people about their lives choices but this is so the world can heal whatever is going on in the darkness of the psyches. These people have mastered the mind a long time ago, and are deeply aware as to why society and humans play these games of being someone they are not. So they have no problem with doing what they want to do and pissing someone off because they understand why others choose things that dont work for them as opposed to being who they want to be and living how they want to live.

So I say this to say that mother lilith walks amongst these beings. Their Gods and Goddesses who master the taboo frequency that many scare away from. I'd like to personally say that these individuals are spectacular to be around but you have to be careful because they might take a soul or two down to the underworld. And baby it'll be a ride you may never forget.

[blue-lock-rocky]

[Ch 197 SPOILER ALERT] Regarding Isagi v. Yukimiya

Just. A lot of thoughts.

(1) regarding Yukimiya

Yukimiya slander (see reddit) is going too far. Like isagi just doesn’t have the context that we do, and i don’t begrudge him for that. But we readers know better.

Yukimiya would rather have his own goal than win without one. That actually makes sense given the fact that he has a career-ending condition. We see that for some players, if it means that they get to be on the field, they’re happy playing other positions. Yukimiya doesn’t give a shit about playing other positions because that’s literally a waste of his time. He’s desperate to break out on the world stage now because he doesn’t know how much time he has left. He’s pretty dead set on burning himself out.

I mean Isagi gets to look at the bid placed on him, and he can think about going to berserk dortmund. Yukki doesn’t get the luxury of thinking that much ahead. It’s now or never for him.

(2) regarding Isagi

We see that most of Isagi’s success come from his understanding of players. “Chemical reaction” is literally team work but edgier. “Devouring someone” basically means taking advantage of them. He can’t do that without understanding the players themselves.

The chemical reactions worked with Bachira & Nagi back in the second selection because they knew each other best. Bachira had been there since the very beginning, and the two of them knew Nagi well enough from their previous match. They even had the same goal in mind, so it didn’t even matter who scored. They just needed to win. He tried to get Barou to do what he wanted, but then realized he could devour Barou as long as he could understand thereby predict what Barou would & wouldn’t do. Rin tolerated him because Rin was confident that he’d be able to devour Isagi just as Isagi thought he’d be able to devour Rin, a mutual agreement based upon the fact that both sides were content.

I wasn’t surprised when Yukimiya straight up said no to Isagi. Isagi had assumed that Yukki would understand him but nope. This Yukimiya would never agree to assist. He had no time for assists.

And look, maybe Yukimiya has never been a fan of “team play”. Yukimiya is someone who takes pride in his play style, who is literally unmatched in 1v1 situations. He probably thinks Kaiser (brilliant finishing aside, is rather insistent on people serving him) and Isagi (someone who lacks technical skills but always gets by w/ the help of others) are pathetic because damn, they are useless without other people. He, on the other hand, just needs to drag his opponents into 1v1 situations.

(One may suggest that Isagi’s soccer IQ can help w/ that. But Isagi didn’t try selling himself like that. Someone needs to teach him how to do an elevator pitch properly.)

The cool part about ch 197, though, is that Isagi immediately realized what went wrong with his approach. He’s like, woah, I haven’t been thinking about Yukimiya’s point of view at all. And you kinda have to do that, not only to sell yourself, but also to be able to devour him.

This is what I love about Isagi. He’s always learning from his mistakes. He’s always open to LISTENING, and it blows my mind.

And I really do love Blue Lock for saying that stories like Yukimiya’s matter. Isagi may be the protagonist, but that doesn’t mean other characters have to revolve around him. Everyone has their own stories to tell, and who is to say that Isagi could just ignore them? The protagonist is NOT above the rules.

Especially with his play style being heavily reliant on understanding people, reading their movements & predicting their plays — Isagi needs to know these stories better than anyone.

[bloobluebloo]

https://www.tumblr.com/izunias-meme-hole/724578021450891264/pepsi-al-izunias-meme-hole-okay-i-keep-hearing?source=share

The op is just the casual ToTK imperialism talk, but this specific reblog intrigued me, mainly because... I can't disagree in the slightest. It mainly talks about how at heart Ganon (The Ganon every fan has grown up with, not BoTW's version) wants a world filled with chaos and social darwinism, and the examples that were brought up were mainly shown in The Dark World and OoT's future.

While it could be triforce madness affecting his mind, the triforce itself is neither good nor evil, it just reflects the heart, so Ganondorf in some capacity might've always had thoughts of a man eats man Hyrule with the Gerudo and monsters as his enforcers and the Triforce of Power probably just allowed him to do that without any doubts in the slightest, if that makes sense.

It's almost like growing up in constant strife means that can never truly know what a better world even is, so in his eyes a world like The Dark World IS a better world

Maybe I hang out in the wrong sides of fandom but I truly have never seen anyone argue that Rauru is the true evil of the game? Most people argue that seeing Rauru as ultimately a good person who was innocent and had done no wrong is a flat reading of his character because he is flawed, just as this post outlines. Characters who have good intentions can still be flawed and have ideas that are not necessarily "good" in nature. Just think of yourself for a moment. Are you a good person? Despite knowing your nature, can you acknowledge that you have some traits and perhaps some thoughts on certain matters that are not necessarily "good"? Rauru isn't evil, it's clear his heart is in the right place. However, no one can deny that he holds in his hands power that is entirely unmatched by the rest of Hyrule, even by a man like Ganondorf who was already a weapons master, a tamer of moldugas, and a sorcerer. It would be foolhardy for anyone to deny his request of fealty because the harm of your people is only ensured so long as the person that holds said power is not willing to use it against you. An alliance in this case, a promise forged that no harm will come to you and that you will be protected in fealty is the wise thing to do. We even see Rauru's confidence in his power come to play as he accepted a pledge of fealty from Ganondorf soon after Ganondorf had literally attacked Hyrule, and even went so far as to opt to keep him close. Again, these are character flaws; there is the undertone that Rauru will use his power and hold it over others if it means he can control them in the name of keeping what his idea of peace is. In this case his intention was good, because he knew what Ganondorf was capable of, but his execution of it was questionable (attempting to control the chief of another tribe which is not what an alliance is, and sends an interesting message to other tribes).

The other thing I would like to point out is that I haven't seen anyone deny that Ganondorf is, at heart, a man that hungers for power. The thing about Ganondorf's character that was barely touched upon in TotK, but exists in BotW's lore as well as LoZ lore in general, is that he is born of a tribe that has, over and over, been denied the favor of the gods until they allied themselves with Hyrule and truly submitted. So, for a man that desires control, to be told that his place in this world is to bend the knee and submit so that he may gain divine favor is a hard pill to swallow, so he takes it by force instead. Ganondorf can be a man that has bad intentions at heart while also having some viewpoints that should be considered. These two notions can coexist.

In TotK's case, when I look at Ganondorf, there are a couple of things to consider for me. One, if his mandate was truly that the strong must rule over the weak, why did he wait until Rauru had established this country? Ganondorf is no young spring chicken; he should have gotten ahead before Rauru came around. Additionally, while Ganondorf's intentions for ruling were not good, at the same time, why should he feel obligated to bend the knee for Hyrule? The fact that he was sent invitations multiple times suggest that he was being pressured, that Rauru wasn't exactly ready to take no for an answer (again, another character flaw, that Rauru was so invested in his idea of Hyrule, of his ideas of peace that he absolutely wanted everyone in on this alliance because he believed in his heart that this was the right thing to do for this land). Finally, there is another question that I invite you to ask yourself: what would have been the "right" thing for Ganondorf to do in this case? Should he have quietly submitted like everyone else? Is that what would make him "good"? For me, I think Ganondorf hates peace because the only way he has ever perceived peace is in a situation where he is being controlled. He is never the one "in" control in a land at peace. And so, he would rather have a world where the strong overpower the weak, where it is your own power, you own hunger for greatness that puts you at the top. The only way Ganondorf will ever be in control in the world he is born in is to crush all opposition under his heel. If that is what it takes for him to at the top, if that is what will make of him a Demon King and a harbinger of doom, then he would take it. He would rather see the world destroyed and his own body and mind sacrificed than bend the knee and submit and leave his life and his fate in the hands of another.

[sadistic-sakamaki]

just a fun little character game. fill in the below categories with 3-5 things that your character can be identified by. repost & tag away !

tagged by: @drolliic​ tagging: You!

EMOTIONS / FEELINGS

001. pride. I owe the world nothing and the world owes me everything.

002. perseverance. throw me to the wolves and tomorrow i’ll come back as the leader of the whole pack.

003. rage. a fire in mind and heart that blinds.

004. vainglory. broken superiority complex.

005. amusement. great sense of humor, nice to get along with as long as entertained.

GREETINGS / LANGUAGE PATTERNS

001. «Yo, (insert nickname)». informal way of treating others. relaxed.

002. nicknames. seldom calls someone by their name, unless when in a specific, special situation. is awfully creative with those. will come up with one on the spot. it matters not if he knows the other or not.

003. voice intonation which expresses amusement. i.e. «Hm~» ; «Eh~» ; «Aah~» always awfully expressive.

004. slang. there is no such thing as time to be 100% gramatically correct or utter every single word in the dictionary correctly.

005. messy. may invent words, or give them meaning that it is not their original. might confuse others in the process.

COLORS

001. red. his persona incarnated.

002. black. his heart, closed off. don’t get near.

003. white. the ounce of purity that still remains.

004. silver. jewelry. rings, necklaces and earrings.

005. green. his eyes. his special trait. cat irises.

SCENTS

001. sweet and flowery. no further explanation needed.

002. floral chypre. his perfume’s family/type.

003. bergamot, hyacinth, rose. top.

004. violet, rose, iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang. middle.

005. musk, chypre, heliotrope. base.

CLOTHING

001. leather jackets. his favorite one is blue.

002. scarves. if you know, you know. he likes having things around his neck.

003. hoodies. one can never go wrong with hoodies.

004. black and red sneakers. classic.

005. a single earring. sometimes changes the ear on which to wear it.  

OBJECTS

001. a crown. always prepared to show his authority.

002. a knotted tie. unaware of how to tie a tie, he has come with a creative solution and called it fashion.

003. a takoyaki stick. his favorite food is nowhere to be found because he already ate it.

004. a basketball. the feeling of running to achieve a common goal is unmatched.

005. a pencil that has the multiplication table in it. he uses it to cheat on tests.

VICES / BAD HABITS

001. cussing. not the most polite of beings.

002. self-sabotage. number one fan of choosing pain and isolation over happiness and salvation.

003. obsession. can and will become blind if he wants something or someone.

004. violence. is not afraid of exerting physical domination over others.  

005. raised brow, while frowning. what the fuck did you just say to me?

BODY LANGUAGE

001. hands on hips. impatience.

002. arms crossed. impatience.

003. staring at others from above, head raised. control. domination. authority.

004. touchy. likes proximity and invading personal spaces.

005. blink. often incredulous with the world.

AESTHETICS

001. blood. what else would you expect?

002. sadism. same reason as above.

003. swordmanship. nothing like wielding a blade.

004. ocean. the waves have secrets. let them sink.

005. successor. the weight of the world on his shoulders.

SONGS

001. Like I Do - Rain City Drive

002. Resentment - A Day To Remember

003. Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon

004. 1x1 - Bring Me The Horizon fr. Nova Twins

005. Throne - Bring Me The Horizon

[midnights-call]

Arcanist's Gambit

Genre & POV

High Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, First Person, Triple

Content Warnings

Sexual abuse/forced prostitution/sexual coercion/child sex abuse, parental abuse, manipulation/gaslighting, human trafficking, kidnapping, imprisonment/physical restraint, torture, graphic violence/blood/injury/death, transphobia/cissexism, religious trauma/critique

Synopsis

Artealior Thakur had always been the family disappointment. Despite their proficiency as an arcanist, their parents were never pleased, setting the bar higher and higher until one fateful day when the scales tipped in Teali's favor. Now able to pursue their own ambitions to a degree, they stumble into something far greater than themself. Stealing a highly illegal artifact from a crimelord is one thing, but stealing his son too is another entirely. When a being promises Teali the power to right the many wrongs in their life, they gladly agree; somewhere in their mind, however, they wonder if this desperate act will finally be the one to destroy them.

Umbra Vautour is not the true son of Lord Ober Vautour, but that's hardly a secret. What is a secret is what Ober has done to him. Between illegal pit fights, inhumane experimentation, and the forced servicing of his fellow nobility, there are few levels of depravity that Ober has not subjected Umbra to. But when Umbra is given the chance to escape by one naive, in-over-their-head young noble named Teali, he eagerly takes it. Now trying to hide out from his father and adjust to a life of freedom, he starts to wonder what he wants from life and what his purpose is. As he watches Teali start to fray at the edges, and the mystery of the artifact they sought from Ober starts to unravel, he worries that something bad lies on the horizon.

Julien Renouard Archambeau has been a major player in the grand game of nobles since he was a young teen. After the death of his beloved twin brother leaving him the sole heir to the renowned Archambeau name, he dove headfirst into the twisted world of business and politics, despite the gentle warnings of his emotionally distant father. With no one else in this world he can rely upon, except Teali, he knows that he must do all he can to curry favor and protect his best friend from a world that threatens to rip them apart. While it's far from the first time he's been dragged into Teali's messes, this is the first time he truly worries that may not be able to save them from themself.

More info under the cut

Characters

#teali thakur (21, they/them, pansexual, fatanthos) has an arcane proficiency that is unmatched, and their intellect is undeniable. However, their interest in the family legacy is horribly lacking. The Thakur family had served the church as their noble warriors for as long as the family line could be traced back, and Teali could not care less about following in the footsteps of their ancestors. When an incident that made them lose half of their left leg occurred, they suddenly didn't have to. They now had the ability to do anything they wanted, holding the incident over their parent's heads and relishing in their newfound freedom. But Teali is a naturally self-destructive person, unable to ever truly ask for help and continuously pushing themself into more and more dangerous situations. At least they're self-aware, and hardly surprised when they wind up getting burned.

#umbra vautour (23, he/him, gay, human) is as intimidating as he is handsome. With finely tuned muscles, scars littering his skin, and a glare that in itself could make someone drop dead, it's easy to believe that he is a killer. His striking looks and learned ability to become whatever other people want him to help make him the ultimate cash cow for crimelord Ober Vautour. But there's only so long you can keep a dog in a cage and treat it like dirt before it starts to dream of blood and freedom. Once he's out, though, he doesn't really know what to do with himself, purely because he doesn't actually have a sense of self. With room to finally grow into something more than an object to be used, Umbra is trying on a few new faces, and dealing with the aftermath of the horrific abuse he faced as he learns to receive the love others want to give him.

#julien archambeau (24, he/they, aromantic bisexual, bloodless) is a man few would dare to cross, and that's not just because they know his father, the true head of the household, would ruin them in an instant. Julien has become a fine player in the grand game, and is quite capable of getting revenge whenever he pleases, having a wonderful time doing it. He's gorgeous and he knows it, vicious and he loves it, cunning and he relishes in it. Many consider Julien to be one of the most heartless, vindictive men within the upper echelons of society, and they're almost right. There is one person Julien is weak for, and that's their best friend Teali. Desperate not to lose another of his loved ones to a tragedy like he did his brother, he will rip apart the entire known world just for a chance to change fate, and he might just have to.

#tristan archambeau (54, he/him, biromantic demisexual, bloodless) may be the ruling member of the Archambeau household in name, but he's far from the face of the family. Never having recovered from the loss of his beloved wife after she died in childbirth, Tristan became a recluse. While he did his best to handle his responsibilities to the illustrious Archambeau name, he often fell short, especially with his children. Just as he was starting to work towards mending things in the family, the death of his son set him back to where he began. He thought the best course of action was to allow his living son to do as he pleased, but Tristan can see that the game is destroying his dear Julien. He knows his son wants nothing to do with him, and rightly so, but he hopes he can somehow make amends and fulfill the role he failed to for so many years.

#lithara (she/her, forsaken goddess) is a former Goddess reduced to nearly nothing, trapped within an artifact where she has remained for more years than she cares to count. None that have held her prison have had the power to free her, save for one Artealior Thakur. With their status as a savant arcanist, they ooze power, and with their intellect and interest in the forbidden, it's not hard for her to entice them. All she has to do is promise them knowledge and power- which she can easily give -and they'll assist her with whatever she needs. Lithara never dreamed that her return to Godhood would be so simple, but she certainly isn't going to complain. In fact, she'll thank Teali for their generosity, and give them everything they think they ever wanted.

Honorable mentions: Voltaire and Celine Archambeau, borzois belonging to Julien and Tristan respectively.

Ships

#wolfsbane is Umbra/Teali. Umbra's ties to wolves (both literally and symbolically) and Teali's ties to flowers, along with their shared ties to death and destruction

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Julien Playlist

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[nodominion]

Hunter | Rose

What did it mean to be undead? Rose had felt she was undead since she was three, when she should have died once. Then again when she was fifteen, when death took another swipe at her, but only grazed her. And again when she was twenty though this time the Blood had been instrumental in saving her. Once more when she was turned, and death was desperate for her. As if she was intended for the afterlife in a way no one else was. Since she was turned she hadn’t had any further run ins with death. Instead, she was the arbiter of death.

Perhaps death knew what she would become capable of. That she would turn into an apex predator, a hunter of the highest degree. Rose had been warned by other vampires that feeding, hunting, killing, may be unpleasant at first but that she would grow accustomed to such gruesome acts. The truth shocked them all, as she took to killing better than most fledglings. In fact it was the one area of vampirism that she excelled, able to kill without remorse once she deemed a victim worthy of death. And who was to say who was worthy? Only her, and her empathy, empowering Rose to choose who feels as though they don’t deserve to live out the rest of their days. 

Hunting with others rarely happens, but this is the one activity Rose doesn’t mind doing alone. When she does have company she isn’t sure if she has to tone down her viciousness or not. Other vampires of the coven don’t chide her, but she can feel their judgment when she kills without abandon. When she crushes skulls, breaks bones, or even if she doesn’t physically hurt them during the drink, she might toy with them before. Rose would rather avoid that, even if she isn’t doing anything wrong. She is acting within their nature. In the few years when Amel was still a part of Lestat he would encourage her, praise her for claiming the blood with an intensity unmatched by most fledglings. 

Rose sometimes thought about why she was this way. She’d never been cruel or hurtful as a human. But who would have been on the receiving end of her vitriol? Not her aunts, who raised her as best they could. Not Murray, who saved her from sure destruction. Not any of her human friends whom she hadn’t contacted since becoming undead. Undead. The word feels strange still in her mind, like a marble rolling around without any holes to drop into. Something about becoming superior to humans had enlightened her to a fact she had known since childhood: all humans were capable of being monsters. 

Not one of the fairytale monsters that she was a part of now. With fangs and glass nails and a sheen to her skin that forced her to wear powder foundation every night to blend in. But true horror. Humans inflict such pain and suffering and often without remorse. What else was their purpose on this planet if not to rid the world of a few pesky mortals who didn’t belong in the ‘Savage Garden’?

Her prey tonight didn’t know she had her eye on her. The woman looked to be Rose’s actual age, even though Rose had stopped aging almost a decade ago. So she looked young as she sat beside this woman, who exuded an arrogance that deserved to be taken down a few pegs. Rose smiled sweetly, offered to buy her a drink, or two, and was able to maintain a very civil conversation for the better part of half an hour. 

Rose had an air of confidence, cooing that she had to see her apartment, that she just rented and furnished it and it was stunning and that she would love it, and Rose would even be glad for some decorating tips. This human was an interior decorator, apparently. Overworked enough that she was glad for the time out with a new friend. For a deadly killer, Rose was rather unassuming. It was one of her favorite aspects of the hunt, beside the blood of course. The ability for her to so easily fool others into thinking she was harmless before a kill was sometimes better than their last heartbeat. 

They took a cab to the outskirts of town, to a place with far fewer cameras and people. The human remarked that this was a strange place for a new apartment complex, but Rose comforted her by saying that it was being newly gentrified and the views would be to die for. 

The abandoned building was a place she had used for a kill before, but years ago. Enough time had passed to throw off the whiff of investigators, but not for anything to be done with the real estate in this part of the city. The poor woman didn’t realize they weren’t in a finished building until they had climbed several floors. By then Rose gripped her by the throat, pinning her against a support column. The walls seemed fragile and she didn’t want to break more than she needed to. 

Rose’s voice was calm, almost sweet, comforting to the panicking woman who was attempting to claw and kick at her. 

“What have you done to cause such arrogance to rise in you?”

At first the woman didn’t understand. Or she isn’t even listening. Rose takes her wrist, gently kissing her palm before biting it. The blood doesn’t rush as if she had bitten into her wrist, but it flows strongly enough, Rose moaning as she drinks. But this is not how she intends on killing this woman. Dropping the arm as if it is nothing to her, she tilts her head, awaiting an answer. Whether she is using persuasion beyond torture even Rose does not know, but it’s enough for her to speak.

“I…there’s this client that keeps asking for me and I keep overcharging them because they’ve got the money. I just signed a job to redo their bathrooms, all of them, for double what it’s worth. And I can charge them extra for the plumbing.”

“Would you call yourself an evildoer?”

“What? Do whatever the fuck you’re planning to, freak, or let me go.”

“With pleasure.”

Rose drops the human, moving so fast that by the time the human scrambles to her feet Rose is seemingly gone. Of course she’s lurking in the shadows, listening to her heartbeat as she rushes down the stairs, trying to find her phone. 

Floating over to the stairwell, Rose pulls out the phone she had taken when they got out of the cab, dropping it down the hollow, smirking as it plummets to the bottom floor, shattering open in a dazzling display of electronic glitter. At least it looks that way to her preternatural eyes. Rose flies after the woman, catching her before she can reach the ground floor, picking her up with ease and slamming her down onto the floor. 

She straddles her stomach, pinning her there, holding her wrists off to her sides. The human resembles a cross, though her feet try to kick back as best they can. Not that Rose has ever cared about religion. She coos at the woman, lips ghosting her neck. But she holds back from biting, not finished with this human just yet. 

Her nails bore into the woman’s palms, digging through flesh and skin and bone and muscle until her fingers hit the concrete beneath them. The screams hardly register, instead focused on the pain the woman feels. There is something electric in experiencing another’s pain without being injured herself. If anyone knows human pain, it is Rose after all, and this pale imitation makes her want to hurt this human further. But she knows she’s wasted blood now, and it almost makes her pout. As blood pools around her fingers she brings them to the woman’s lips, forcing her to taste her own blood first. She tries to fight back, even still, but Rose is far stronger than she looks. 

The bite, the feed, the kill, happens in less time than the set-up, she chase, the torture. The blood nourishes and replenishes her body and soul, if she has one. But it is not the only goal of the hunt. She has satisfied some other part of her that needed this elaborate kill. With the body drained of blood it looks pathetic. The swindler is no more, though Rose is not naive. There are a thousand more like her in this city alone, and she could not rid the world of all of them. For now, it is a comfort that she has done her duty as a vampire. If they had a sacred duty it was this. And if it helped to soothe her own killer instincts, so be it. Rose was meant for this life since she was young, and she intended on living the rest of her undead life to the fullest. 

[devilishstylist]

Thinking about...

[REDACTED] and Helena's dynamic (subject to change once more info is shown about the character):

Let's say Whitty visited the surface world to commit hate crimes as usual

He fought a lotta people who tried to get him here and there until he found Helena minding her own business

She looked so peaceful and he wants to ruin all of it in one day

Whitty underestimated her because normal humans are prone to being pissed and he assumed she won't ever match his energy

Nobody can tell Helena is a pro fighter from her appearance alone (and I'm pretty sure our favorite bombhead here has seen and met many weaklings before her)

But oh HOHOHOHOOOOO HE WAS WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS

She usually looks like a fairytale princess, so I don't blame him for not knowing she actually kicks ass

But anyway, not only was she kicking him so well but he also found her very fucking annoying

Saying some stupid shit like, "I may be mortal, but I will never give into your temptations" or along those lines, as if taunting Whitty doing the bare minimum to make her angry

Which is what he was supposed to do because HE came here to ruin HER DAY

He wants to wipe that determined smile off her face

One last match, and he still lost... Helena's stamina for fighting is unmatched, at least for a human. He didn't mind that one bit

But what he DOES mind is her stupidly high amount of patience that you mistake her for a saint

And he wants that shit GONE

So after he lost he decided to explode

But she was quick to react and left the battlefield right before he bombed

Ever since that day, Whitty would attempt to find Helena every time he visits the surface, and they would fight again

Or find a way, ANY way, to piss her off but he couldn't FIND ANYTHING

HE CAN'T FIND SHIT THAT COULD PISS HER OFF FOR REAL

Or at least??? Make her give in in some way????? Like there would be times she'd lose against him and he'd celebrate, but she takes her losses gracefully, and he wants to see more than that, but couldn't pinpoint what specifically ("making her lose her fighting spirit" is one of them but he doesn't know how to do it)

I can see Whitty loathing Helena more and more as time pass because he noticed she enjoyed their matches together

He's kinda running out of options right now and is refusing to admit that he likes having her with him (to FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGH) I mean I guess his hatred for her is being fed well, he looks like the type to consume his daily dose of hate in his life

TL;DR, Whitty messed with the wrong human and now he wants to erase Helena's humanity off her soul but he keeps failing and failing yet he refuses to give up

[realestateinindia]

Know the Meaning, Benefits, Challenges and Strategy of investing in Vacation Homes

Apart from primary residence, owning a holiday home is now a new trend! Although vacation homes have always been a part of real estate, they gained popularity during the pandemic when people were advised to work from home. The remote work culture and disinfection made people think about spacious homes with a dedicated workspace in the house. Therefore, vacation homes or holiday homes are now highly demanded by people. These are spacious luxury villas or beach houses that offer an exceptional weekend getaway vibe in the lap of nature, that calms your mind and brings back your serenity.

In this blog, we will understand all aspects of buying a Vacation Home. Let’s get started and dive deep into the concept of Vacation or Holiday homes.

What are vacation homes?

Vacation homes are often located far from the owner's primary residence. This is because of their limited usage. Vacation homes are usually used during weekends or long vacations. These vacation homes are luxury villas equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to make your vacations super relaxing. These homes give you private space to enjoy your precious time with your family.

Why should you invest in vacation homes?

Investing in real estate can never be the wrong decision. With the right project details and guidance, you can yield the maximum return from your investment.

Here we list the top 3 reasons why one should invest in vacation homes.

Good Investment opportunity

The primary benefit of investing in vacation homes is renting them out when not in use to make passive income. Now-a-days, people highly prefer holiday homes or beach houses for stays to experience the unmatched lavishness of the weekend. Therefore, the concept of vacation homes is gaining popularity, especially among millennials. On buying a vacation home, you can rent your luxury villa and expect a good rental income that covers your mortgage payment and other expenses associated with the maintenance of the home. There are several websites and ways available to promote and list your property to earn a handsome amount daily by renting your holiday home.

Escape the city to seek out fresh experiences

Vacation homes are a wonderful way to escape from a world full of insecurities and stress to a peaceful, calm, and serene environment. These homes come with a unique concept and provide an unmatched experience that creates unbeatable memories during vacation. The trend towards vacation homes was accelerated during the period when remote work turned out to be the major factor contributing to the rising demand for vacation homes. Working professionals with remote jobs also prefer these homes for living. This further boosted the demand for owning a vacation home.

Appreciating Price

The value of real estate typically increases with time, especially in well-known tourist locations. Therefore, even if you do not rent out the house, it might still help you build up a sizeable amount of wealth over time. However, by renting it out, you may turn your holiday home into a reliable source of income. Renting and purchasing a vacation house makes the most sense if you cannot afford a down payment where you intend to live, and a second home in another place you are considering would increase in value over time.

Challenges of buying a vacation home

Buying a second home or vacation home brings excitement about owning your dream property. However, with pros it comes with many challenges to cope with. Following are a few challenges that you should consider before buying a vacation home:

Require regular maintenance

Yes, if you are planning to rent your vacation home, then be mindful of the regular maintenance expenses that you would incur after buying your holiday home. As these holiday homes are designed magnificently and equipped with all the luxurious amenities, their maintenance and upkeep are quite challenging, especially when they are located far from your primary residence. However, with regular maintenance, it assures you that the potential returns on the property will be at a good percentage. The rental income is higher on weekends than weekdays. Hence, regular maintenance is necessary for holiday homes.

Natural Calamities

Vacation homes are usually between the hilly ranges in the lap of nature. Although the views and clouds look beautiful from such vacation homes, they may put you in unfortunate situations like natural calamities. Yes, that is true! Based on the geographical location of your vacation home, you may have to face floods, hurricanes, landslides, etc. Therefore, choose your location wisely, as dealing with such natural disasters can be expensive. If you already own a property in such a geographical location, you need to make sure that all emergency preventive actions are considered and that you do not have to rush at the last moment.

Emotional dependency

When considering a vacation home, there are emotional obstacles to overcome. Depending on your lifestyle and schedule, you might not be able to utilize your holiday property as frequently as you would like. This may be disappointing, especially if you have chosen to make a sizable financial investment in the property. However, when it is time to sell a vacation property, things are on the other end of the spectrum. Even if something you own makes the most financial sense for you and your legacy, it may be difficult to part with it, like other assets with sentimental significance.

How much of your wealth should you put towards purchasing a vacation home?

Holiday homes are solely considered investment properties or investments that generate stable income through rentals. Therefore, financial advisors advise not spending more than 15% of your net worth on vacation home expenses or managing them through cash inflows via government benefits, income, or retirement savings.

Conclusion

Now that you have read the entire blog, you know the pros and cons of owning a vacation home. So, take a wise decision, and explore your spacious luxury vacation home options here! Need more details? Contact our experts and unveil your probabilities of owning a vacation home at your favourite destination.

[shadyvoidkoala]

I haven't left my house in a while.. I have 8,000 photos/memes/ poems/smut and nonsense saved on just my Google Cloud alone, All these words go nowhere. They Just keep stacking up, hiding me away so I can remember who I am.

I've shared some on Facebook but I've really not had a healthy outlet to show the world who I am. Most people tell me to hush and not use so many words. They dont like the anger or the resentment and all that blah when it hurts real bad so I usually just keep to myself. I can see why their mad. They don't see that I manifest good things now. They only see when my energy is low. At least I'm not hurting myself as I write.. I feel bad that they hurt because of my words though. I've also learned that if they wanted you to write soft and sweet about them then maybe they should have behaved better.

My story? We'll get there. It's hard for me to even bare most days. I cry allot. All the time. In silence, and outloud. Wailing like wild cat in distress. Those are the worst. When I recall it all. It might take a while to get it out. Or it might not. I'm pretty unstable and I'm not even sure what will happen from time to time. I could spill my soul and tell you everything wrong that's ever happened and try to convince you it's my fault. What's the point though? My perception of life is different from yours as well as theirs and yours is different from mine and so on. No need to argue. I'll always have questions though. I'm sometimes open to answers. Not many people I know understand a Survivors guilt. Or what it feels like to grieve people still alive. There's So much self hatred to be a survivor of so much. Most days I wish I could hug my mom. Either one. My mother, she gave me my soul but that's all she gave me. I often wonder, what would have been like if she hadn't of sent me with my creep of a father, and then everything that played out after that. I guess we'll never know. What even is this life?

The great philosophers before us said to see with our eyes, and speak your point but in little words. That's why we are given 2 eyes and one tongue.

What does that even mean when all you have is words? The entire world runs on words. We could express the same conviction as a lawyer to speak our truth to a judge but if our words aren't from a thesaurus they mean nothing. Yet our emotions run like a river flowing so hard you just drowned from sound. Sometimes its best to just be quiet. Yet that too, means nothing. So you should also scream if you feel you should scream. I hope nobody sees me, but if they do. Do not count on me, because I have failed many times and I may fail you too. I'm still here here though. Like a boomerang. Like a Phoenix. Impossible to stop, so are you. So obviously I need to tell you to rise from your ashes. We've done it every time, and we'll keep doing it until we get it right. Do it every time. every time. For you. You deserve it. Nothing that happens to you is your fault. We have to endure the lessons as they come and remember that nobody elses actions are a direct reflection of you. There's nothing wrong with you, you're self aware now and you have boundaries so you've learned your lessons. Stop beating yourself up. You've been through it enough. You learned. Don't give up on yourself. The Survivors resilience is unmatched.

I hope I'm comfortable enough here to show me. Hi I'm Ammy. Hopefully I can inspire someone and myself to leave the house soon. Sometimes the sun is nice. Sorry for my rambles.

[haylanmakesstuff]

Day 6

My next stop was just a few hours north, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Unfortunately, they were all booked up for camping, so I stayed at the local KOA, which consists of a bunch of people sitting outside their camper, watching you. I booked here specifically because they had a pool, which is really great physical therapy for most people with a connective tissue disorder. So far on this trip, my health has held up generally well; I definitely can attribute being able to do this at all to a medication I got on in May. For the last few years, I have been on any number of pain medicines and have had absolutely none of them be affective whatsoever (I’m lookin’ at you, emergency room morphine!) I may as well have been eating Smarties. This isn’t all together uncommon with hEDS/HSD; most people either have absorbency/metabolism issues that render certain medicines useless, and/or they are prescribed ineffective medicines because a lot of doctors know very little about it. This medicine that’s made a world of difference for me, unfortunately has some draw backs/side effects that can be devastating at times. In fact, just a few weeks ago they landed me in the emergency room where they told me I had a viral infection in my abdomen or bowels and couldn’t do anything about it. It wasn’t for another week my PCP casually and easily knew it was a side effect of my new meds. Honestly, I can’t get off of them at this point. This trip wouldn’t be possible. Do you choose evil or some evil? 

So, these few days of the trip have been like Fear and Loathing in Colorado; driving around poppin’ anti-diarrheal and pain meds, swerving around suicidal marmots. Black Canyon of the Gunnison surprised me – it is stunning! Deep and dark, it’s narrow at the bottom, jagged throughout, and wide at the top. The sound of the river from the rim is impressive knowing you’re thousands of feet above it. The walls fall an average of 95 feet per mile, meaning at the bottom, where the Gunnison River cuts through creating the canyon, the walls at The Narrows are only 40 feet wide. This dramatic canyon is a hidden gem of the park service. I heard a ranger say she hopes it stay that way, and I couldn’t agree more.

Shout out to Ranger Randy, who I spoke with for a while. He’s worked at over 20 parks in his time and was just as friendly as can be. I love meeting a ranger who really, truly cares about what they do. With Randy, I earned my Junior Ranger Badge! 

This one is dedicated to Husband, who doesn’t like to be on the internet. We are coming up on our anniversary of 20 years together, 15 years married. He has unabashedly supported my fundraiser; in fact, pretty much unabashedly supports everything I do (except that time he didn’t think I could build a full blown Skeksis Halloween costume from The Dark Crystal in 21 days. Ha, proved ya wrong, buuuuddy. Don’t tell me what I can’t do!). So, thanks for being the very best thing in the world and being the most massive support through this rocky chronic illness journey I’ve been on. I literally couldn’t have done it without you.

I did a few hikes to various over looks, but it was getting hot so I couldn’t do longer hikes. Heat intolerance is a real jerk. But the views were amazing!

Since I couldn’t do any long hikes in the heat, I decided to head to the Museum of the Mountain West down the road, outside of the park. When Richard Fike was just 4 years old, he collected his first memorabilia; a clock which you can see at the museum. When he was only 8, he opened his first museum in his parent’s guest room.

He continued gathering artifacts as he became an archeologist focusing on items excavated from outhouses. This was interesting because I’ve studied the Wild West and the Victorian Age a lot as an author, and I never considered how people threw things away; I assumed they burned them, but many just through stuff into the outhouse pit.

His extreme and unmatched dedication to collecting is beyond evident in his museum, founded in 1997. The indoor portion is impeccable; a collection like nothing I’ve seen, and painstakingly detailed in its exhibition. I’ve always wanted a pair of Victorian shoes, and I suppose I’ve never been able to find any because Fike has them all in his museum.

There is a massive outdoor portion akin to Old Trail Town and Four Mile Town, though of higher quality. The saloon is a standout room, as well as the house.

Thanks to modern medicine, I decided I should try to get one more Junior Ranger badge in at Curecanti National Recreation Area, east of the canyon. The Gunnison River cuts through creating manmade lakes backed by painted desert hills and pinnacles. The ranger there was the opposite of Ranger Randy, and my badge will have to be mailed to me.

Preemptively, I dedicate this badge we can’t quite see yet to the donors who have chosen to remain anonymous. You may be strangers, you may be people close to me that I love dearly, but you have really accounted for so much of my total so far. Thank you, for your kindness that goes silent through the wires. The Ehlers-Danlos Society recently made a $400,000 donation to fund the genetic research for hEDS. When I saw that, that’s when I knew I wanted to try to raise funds for them somehow; to be a part of the most historic move for this condition. There are 13 types of EDS, and Hypermobile type (hEDS/HSD) is the ONLY one without an understood genetic marker. This research, being done in the Carolina’s, has cracked the edge of the code for the first time in history. This means with more funding and research the genetic markers can be found to detect it as early as in the womb. People will not have to wait 50 years for a diagnosis anymore! So, anonymous donors, your money is SO important to reducing future suffering.

Thank you, everyone. Talk to you soon,

Haylan

[cinnamonest]

Yandere Profile - Link (Legend of Zelda)

ABSOLUTELY YES. MY BOY. LOVE OF MY LIFE.

As some of you may know, today is the release date of Skyward Sword HD for Switch!! So I decided to release this one now in honor of that :3

NOTES:

I went towards the idea of a Princess!reader because that just opens the gate for sooooo much potential. I'm leaning heavily towards the ZeLink interactions in BoTW and Skyward Sword just because those games have the most interaction between the two.

Also! This is great bc it gives me the opportunity to explore an idea I've actually had a long time! I've always thought about how many opportunities there have been across the games for Link and Zelda to be kinda like "haha well seeya later" and just... bolt, run away from everything, abandon their roles and responsibilities and all that. Like, if OoT kid Link got her before Ganon did and ran, if SS Link just decided to get her on the bird and bolt before everything went down, if botw Link was just like haha what if we ran away from everything together... jk... unless...?

And final note, Link is a great pick for the very traditional yandere -- sweet and : ) but can snap into darker personas. I really liked writing this bc I tend to have more self centered yans and less of the "worships the ground you walk on" type of yans like I think Link would be, so it's a nice change.

As usual now the nsfw section is divided by a ---- line.

TWs: fem reader, heavily implied Zelda!reader, stalking, murder, very brief mentions of gore/dismemberment of rivals, manipulation, very brief suicide mention, themes of reincarnation (I’ve been told this can be triggering to some people so just in case)

TWs (nsfw section): noncon, somnophilia

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Severity Scale

Intelligence/Perceptiveness: 4 Brutality: 8.5 Physical capability: 8 Mental/emotional instability: 7 Restrictiveness: 6 Sexual sadism: 5 Stubbornness: 8

What are they generally like? Lucid, aware? Obsessive? How do they behave?

The primary trait of Link that any darling -- any person, really -- would notice is that he is, well, quiet. He has always been a man of few words, and really, he often doesn't know exactly what to say. On his own, at a first glance, he really does seem like a gentle, humble spirit, someone who blends into the background pretty well, who isn't particularly prideful or reckless or aggressive.

Which is why, to be honest, he might sort of evade the gaze of most people -- he doesn't stand out. You remember him as the boy that smiled at you now and then, it's a soft, gentle sort of smile, one that you feel conveys nothing but the utmost innocence and contentment with the world. You know he's pretty good at fighting, but doesn't get into fights needlessly, he's accomplished and respected, but has never been the guy everyone is talking about -- he's in the background, against the wall. Never speaking, always looking out, sometimes at the sky, sometimes carefully watching people. Sometimes you see him, gaze blank and tranquil, and wonder what he's thinking about. Whether he's the village boy in the time of Twilight, the trained and honored warrior that slept for many years, the boy that came down from the sky -- you can't help but feel at ease around him, safe, you can't help but find him endearing and pleasant.

Yet, you always seem to notice him. Other people... forget he exists, sometimes, he's so quiet. You never do, for whatever reason.

When he needs to get something across, he prefers to express himself through actions, not words. If you lived in Skyloft, or Ordon village, you might find problems mysteriously solved, work suddenly done that you don't remember doing. That fencepost outside your home that broke has been replaced overnight. A village child went missing and he comes back a few hours later with them in tow. Always humble, never demanding or expecting thanks, he tells you in his quiet voice that he's happy to help you.

And should you ever ask him for anything, he'll drop whatever he's doing to help. Anything for you, he says with a smile, which makes you feel a bit guilty when, honestly, you're not even sure you're remembering his name right.

And yet, sometimes, you feel so at ease around him it seems unnatural. He seems so easy to trust. You feel like you've known him forever. And sometimes you feel... for just a split second, less at ease. You find yourself randomly stiffening at his calm, sweet voice. You find yourself looking around when you're alone, as if you feel someone is there, and for some reason, his face flashes through your mind. Sometimes when he looks at you, you feel sort of cold. It's almost like invoking a memory you don't have, like some kind of learned instinct you can't recall a reason for. But those moments are fleeting, they come and go before you can even process them, replaced by warmth and comfort.

If you do spend time with him, if you find yourself gazing out your window when he's training, the next thing you notice besides him being quiet and sweet is that he's strong. It's almost ironic, how all the other knights or village boys are so aggressive and rowdy all the time, many of them taller or bulkier, and yet, none of them could ever dream of defeating Link. Not one can match his agility, speed, prowess. Such a pleasant, calm person, with so much skill, strength, and power, but that power is so rarely seen exerted. People marvel at his talent, they say it's as if he has the experience of lifetimes and lifetimes of battle in his blood.

And it's why you feel at ease when he's assigned the task of guarding you. His capabilities are unmatched, and yet you'd never fear any harm to you from him. Both of those traits put together make him the best candidate to protect you.

Of course, you do find yourself doing most of the talking. Sometimes you find yourself rambling to fill the silence, and you fear you're annoying him, but when you stop he raises an eyebrow and asks why you got so quiet. Did he do something wrong? He seems to worry about that a lot -- has he done something bad? Has he made you upset? Are you mad? At first you think he's worried about his position security, but after a while you realize he genuinely worries about it.

And when you do continue your ramblings, you're surprised to find he remembers your words -- every little thing you say. Things you don't even remember telling him. He asks you about that relative you mentioned one time, his eyes light up and he walks a bit to the side because look, it's your favorite flower over there, he'll get it for you. It's impressive, really, how he manages to remember such things. He must take his job very seriously.

He does enjoy giving you such things -- he loves giving you gifts. It's usually things he finds, wholesome little things -- makes a crown out of the flowers you like so much, finds something interesting here or there, while he was off-duty he saw something in the markets he thought you'd like and got it for you. You almost feel guilty, it's so constant that he's giving you things.

Sometimes you ask him about himself, you realize he knows so much about you and you so little about him. He blushes, he rubs the back of his head, he insists there's nothing interesting about him, he wouldn't waste your time like that. It takes time to get him out of his shell, but eventually, he tells you this or that, little stories from his life.

Sometimes you take long walks, you like to get out of the stuffy walls and have fun outside, he accompanies you across Hyrule. Sometimes it feels familiar, you pass places you've never been that give you a feeling of nostalgia, deja vu, a sense that you've been here before.

He’s protectiveness incarnated. Insanely so. He can spring to his feet at a moment's notice and deals with anything that comes for you before they can even get close.

It makes you feel safe, but there's something else there. It's a ferocity that is so contrasting to his normal self, different even from the times you've seen him fight as he trains. It's a glint in the eyes, an aggression in his expression, that almost makes him seem like a different person. And it lingers for a moment, once the creature is dead and his sword hand falls to his side, he turns and glances at you to his side, a hand raised to wipe the blood off his face, and for that lingering second, it's still there, his blank expression and wide eyes -- a ferocity so intense it starts to look like bloodlust, chaos, destruction. And then, it's as if you imagined it. Smiling and telling you it's gone now, you're ok. You're glad he's so truly devoted.

In fact, he's so dedicated to his job that he starts... doing it... outside of his job hours...? Well, today he was given the day off, and you were told to stay inside because you didn't have to go out. He comes knocking on your door, says not to be startled if you hear someone outside your door move or shift or anything, but he just wanted to let you know in case. He'll be right here. Keeping watch. So don't worry. You're safe.

And likewise, he was supposed to have a day off when you were supposed to enter the town. You were assigned two other guards to watch you, since it's a special trip, so you're surprised to find just Link waiting for you. He took care of it, he says, he didn't feel right leaving your safety up to someone else, he doesn't trust them. So they agreed to let him take over for today.

All of this said, he doesn't have to grow alongside you, he doesn't have to be the childhood friend, the knight who guards you. He doesn't even have to have met you. Fate works in odd ways like that. There's a sort of inexplicable instant attachment he takes to you, almost as though it's some kind of destined, divinely inspired sort of thing. He would describe it as saying you feel familiar to him.

He's also, notably, prone to a more traditional trope of what you might call humility whiplash. For the most part, he's got that overly humble, worshipping, "I don't deserve to even stand in your presence" sort of mentality. However, although it's rare and requires a lot of wearing down his mental state, if pushed far enough, he can have brief moments where he snaps into more or less the complete opposite -- entitlement, arrogance, aggression, getting mad at you for the behavior he'd normally take with a smile on his face. Thankfully, unlike some yanderes that have a whole snapping episode towards their darling, his are very very brief, usually only a matter of seconds or a single snarled sentence before he snaps back to normal, wide-eyed and apologetic and telling you I don't know what came over me. It’s... a little frightening to say the least, but you blow it off, tell yourself that hey, everyone has moments like that... Right?

How likely are they to kidnap their darling? How quickly will they do so?

For the most part, he doesn't need it, he can pretty easily cling to your side well enough to be assured of your safety, and he manages to scare off the undesirables not with a glare, but a smile that's just a little too sweet and far too persistent -- it unnerves people. You hear a lot of people say that something about that guy rubs me the wrong way. Or that he gives me goosebumps for some reason. Even the people he scares away themselves can't pinpoint exactly what it is, all they know is that, despite being reputed as kind and quiet (and maybe a little dense), somehow a lot of people agree that something about him puts people at unease, and that's all he needs. Because they stay away from him, and if he’s by your side all the time, that means they stay away from you too. Why keep you trapped when you can just be isolated?

An aware Link is a a unique scenario. One scenario that's rather... interesting to imagine is a Link that defies fate itself, a Link that decides to be selfish in one of those rare snapping moments of his. Perhaps he makes a decision when everything starts going down, when the chaos is beginning, or perhaps he has somehow managed to gain knowledge of the bigger picture at work, the reality of the nature of your existence and his.

Perhaps he begins to think it's unfair. To suffer again and again. To prove himself again and again, and not always even to reap any benefits, to work so hard and yet still -- still -- you slip out of his grasp. He longs for a life with no tribulations, no struggle, no fights to be fought. He begins to feel like it's what he wants the most. He begins to feel like maybe it's what he deserves. So many lifetimes of struggles, if the higher powers won't give him a reward, he'll take it himself.

And perhaps, for all their higher power, not even the great goddesses themselves would have ever predicted it -- humans are ultimately creatures of will. To defy fate and to run away from destiny -- it wouldn't be the first time a human has tried such a thing. Sure, Hyrule may be destroyed. The people may all die. There may be nothing left. But you know what? He's stopped caring. If you're alive and he's alive, tucked away in your little corner of the world where you've found respite, well, that's all he needs. Even if you're on the run from forces that would want to find you, even if the threat of the final third of the triforce owner looms over your head. He'll ignore it, he'll look away.

You'll live a quiet little life together, a happy life without suffering, without quests and enemies, without strife, without worry. That's what he tells you when he steals you away, lifts you out of your bed one night. Says to be quiet, there's danger outside your door, he's rescuing you. You have no reason to not believe him. He waits until things go down, a castle under siege, but rather than taking you to where you're supposed to go, he climbs onto the horse and starts... riding away. It gets further and further into the distance, and you might ask why, what's going on? You have a job to do, he has a battle to be fought. But he says you're going far, far away, someplace you'll be safe.

But what about the divine beasts, the seals, the Twilight, whatever threat runs in this world in this time, what about the threat of Ganon, you ask? He says it doesn't matter anymore. You were doomed to fail, he thinks, it's either stay here and die, or run away. All that matters is you. And he'd like you to feel the same way for him. You will with enough time, don't worry.

He just wants this happy, quiet life with you that he’s been denied time and time again. It’s all he wants. If fate won’t give it to him, he’ll make it happen himself, and carve out the life he is determined to have, defying even the will of higher power.

How difficult is it to escape from them? How do they keep you restrained? How do they deal with attempted escape? 

He gets it. Really, he does. "Stop following me!" You yell. Well, he understands why you might feel that way, but this is kinda his job. He thinks you're naive. Not that he would ever, ever have a thought that you're imperfect, of course! It's because you're so perfect and pure that you're... less aware of the dangers all around.

He'll let you think you're free, perhaps. He's more than capable of being quiet, quiet is kind of his thing. Watching you from a short distance is easy. Of course, his horse might make a noise, he can't really help that, or he might misstep on a branch or something. And then you turn around and get all mad again. Now you're even more angry. Well, he can also tell your guardians/father, who will encourage you to accept it. You can't help but feel a little bad -- he's just doing his job.

Now, our aware, runaway Link, well, does he really need to keep you restrained? What would you go back to? Certain death, a land destroyed? Sometimes you mention home, and he's quick to remind you that home doesn't exist anymore. His home is where you are. Can't you feel the same way? You found peace here in this little place -- a village far far away. Travelers, you call yourselves. What's the point in going elsewhere? How would you ever survive without him? He's not very good at being subtle or skillful about the psychological manipulation, it's obvious he's trying to scare you into not leaving, but... it still works, because really, he has a point.

He doesn't want to have to use physical restraint, in any case. And for the most part, it's not needed, because one important aspect of your relation is that his job kinda revolves around you (in some incarnations), or, perhaps you live in the same little village, but either way the thing is that his presence does the job well enough -- he's always there, perhaps more so than almost any other yandere. Even when you think you've managed to get away from him for a moment, somehow his face pops up out of nowhere. How he manages to pull it off is a mystery, you swear he manages to find you so well and predict your movements it's inhuman.

But if you really, really pose a problem, a smarter and sneakier darling that somehow manages to keep slipping out of his grasp and running off (you never get away for more than about 20 minutes or so, but nonetheless), you keep trying to run off when he's sleeping (he wakes up in approximately 25 seconds if your presence is absent from the bed, but that's still enough time to run out the front door), every time he turns his head (which isn't often) you're trying to disappear... well, in that case, he can reach a point of deciding more straightforward measures are necessary. He hates to do it, really, at least when he's not yet at a snapping point. But it's for your own good. And he says so, quite apologetically.

But it's not so bad, it's not like you're being chained to a wall or anything. For one, he got leather ties so you'd be more comfortable, but more importantly, as your guardian, he figured the best thing for you to be tied to would be... himself. Think of it like friendship bracelets! It's just... got a 5-foot chain connecting them. This way you can't sneak off at night, and you won't get too far when he's distracted. It's a safety measure.

How easy are they to trick, deceive, or manipulate?

He's a learner. At first, it's easy. Honestly, he is a rather naive, gullible boy, sometimes he reminds you of a happy dog with his bright eyes. He likes to believe the best of people, give them the benefit of the doubt in all circumstances, and that goes double for you, who he believes can do no wrong.

And even when you do lie to him, it's still not wrong. You didn't do anything bad. Clearly there has simply been a misunderstanding, and you thought you had to lie. Or perhaps you simply forgot a detail or were confusing something with something else. It wasn't malicious on your end, he knows that.

He's actually significantly smarter than he lets on in practical knowledge, though. Those dungeon puzzles pay off, you know? He's got pattern recognition down. So over time he learns how to distinguish when you're lying to him or attempting to deceive him, and sees through it increasingly well.

And yet, he doesn't really... get mad over it, most of the time. Again, he's just capable of deluding himself into believing there's a reason. He believes so strongly in your goodness that he finds a way to interpret everything you do as out of benevolence. So you snuck out the window and didn't tell him you were going for a walk because you just wanted to get away from his suffocating presence for once? You were just thinking of him. You didn't want to burden him and wanted to give him a break. Well, that's thoughtful, but don't worry, he doesn't need a break. He thinks it's precious you're so considerate of him though!

You don't tell him you were talking to that person, and you lie and say no when he asks, because you don't want him to worry, and because you underestimate how dangerous others can be. He's told you a million times and you don't listen, but that's ok, it's because you're just so pure you see the best in everyone. Everything you do is good.

Because he perceives your lies, he will still work against and around it. He won't confront you on your lies, he'll just make sure to deal with the situation -- you lied about sneaking out, well, he'll just keep watch and be ready to meet you outside next time. You lied about talking to a person, well, he'll just have to make sure they stay away from you instead.

If you're trying to trick him, he just plays along until necessary. Smiles and nods. He gets the suspicion you're planning a break-out when he told you he was leaving to go get something from town... rather than saying so, he just decides, you know what? Why don't you come with him? Oh, you're feeling sick, you tell him it's ok, go without you? Well, he can't leave you alone then! Because you're clearly not and just trying to get him to leave... or, as he says, he can't just leave you alone. He'll go another day.

He's fairly manipulable when it comes to praise and affection. You can easily Pavlov him into certain behaviors or patterns with just the slightest words of praise and affection. He's not a very outwardly expressive person, tends to stay quiet, but you can tell how he feels inside when you give the slightest praise, a hug, a kiss on the cheek -- you can see that soft hint of a smile and tell that inside, he's basically melting, even if it's not obvious to most people. And, much like the lying, he’s honestly often aware of it, but he just can’t help it.

How lenient are they? What privileges can you have, and what will you be denied?

He tries to get you the things that he feels will make you happy. Your happiness is incredibly important to him, and he usually thinks about how any action he plans to take might affect you, spends a lot of time debating choices of things to do or say and try to determine how each one will affect you and choose accordingly.

As such, he goes out of his way to support the things you want to do. Have a hobby? He'll find the best materials available. Want a book or a food? He'll obtain it through some means. Even if procuring it involves a side-quest-y set of mundane tasks or scouring the world for 70 of this and 50 of that to exchange it for the item from an obscure specialist, it's all worth it.

The only thing he just doesn't give up on is the constant vigilance and insistence on being by your side more or less every waking second. And every sleeping second. And just every single moment you're alive. It's for your safety.

This is actually one of the things he can get a little nasty about when it comes to how he deals with it, because he quickly has the bright idea that if you don't get it, he'll make you understand. Of course, he can't actually risk you getting hurt, so he stages it. Allows you to sneak off, or at least think you have, and walk right into the path of those monsters he lured, or the people he hired to intimidate you. Of course, it's only natural that he shows up at the last possible second, right on time to save you. You should expect that, after all, it's his responsibility to protect you, of course fate works out perfectly like this. See, he was right, it's so dangerous, and without him you'd be dead. Hopefully you grasp that now.

What kind of rules do they have? What kind of punishment would they use?

His is mostly related to vigilance. Where are you? Who have you been talking to? Who was that person you were talking with just now? What did they say? He's not nosy. He just cares about you. It’s in the job description. You ought to understand just how much certain bad people would love to find you and hurt you. That's why he has to know.

This isn't our modern world, so there's no phones or tracking devices to speak of, just himself, which, well, might as well be a tracking device since he never seems to have difficulty finding you. Sometimes you're not sure how he does it.

He tells you that you don't have to be with him 24/7, but you will be, even if you don't realize it. He's aware enough to know that you'll feel suffocated and get mad if you're aware of his presence all the time, so he gives you your "alone" time, aka, the "follow her quietly from a 20+ foot distance" time. It all feels the same to you. Well, sometimes you feel eyes on you, but you shake the feeling off as paranoia.

So it's not so much that he sets rules and reacts when they're broken, but rather, he works his way around anything you might do so well that he doesn't need you to follow his rules, or really, you take them more as suggestions. But honestly, that's kind of worse. It's enough to drive a darling to the brink of a mental breakdown very quickly. With Link you will inevitably become paranoid, nervous, you feel like you're going insane because he manages to pop up everywhere, he always knows what you did when you did it and you have no idea how it is even conceivably possible for him to know some of the things that he knows. He confronts you very plainly and quietly, often sweetly, asking why you did this or that or telling you it's ok, you don't have to hide anything, surely there’s a good reason, and if not, he forgives you anyway. In a way, it's worse than an angry confrontation. You begin to feel like he's omnipresent, like he can read your mind, and it truly takes a mental toll and affect you worse than any normal yandere's concept of punishment.

This ultimately works out well in his favor. The more you just do what he wants, the less it feels like a violation or intrusion that he knows these things, since he was there with you, it makes sense, and you continuously get bent to his will.

How do they deal with rivals, or perceived rivals? Will they get rid of them? Will they kill them themselves, or find another way?

Ah, and thus we get to that brutality rating.

It would be unthinkable to think that any sort of scum would even dare. Even he isn't worthy of being with you, and someone else thinks they could be? So, he more or less views "rivals" as an offense. When they're threats, well, he's allowed to deal with them. When they're not, well... he has a wonderful reputation. If he says he overheard that person planning usurpation or assassination, that they realized he was listening in and wildly attacked him, everyone will believe him. Even if the death seems a little... non-immediate. And uh... frankly... overkill. How exactly... did those limbs get perfectly severed during equally armed combat? And was it... really necessary... to kinda spill entrails all over like that? He'll apologize, of course, he was just so outraged by the thought of someone hurting you or your family, you know? You notice his eye twitches a bit as he says it.

He has a lot of... bottled up frustrations, which we'll touch on in the nsfw section as well, but it tends to manifest in those two ways: sex and violence. Rather than exerting stress and anger and frustration as it comes, he lets it fester. He tries to maintain being the noble, humble, self-sacrificing person he feels he should be. That is... difficult to do for a long time. People expect a lot from him, even in timelines where he's not necessarily realized as the hero quite yet, he usually has a lot of responsibilities. But then you tack on the whole hero thing? The weight of the world is sometimes, quite literally, on his shoulders. Do you have any idea the kind of stress that comes with that knowledge? It's not pleasant. And it quickly bottles up, a very very fragile bottle set to eventually shatter in a matter of time.

On a longer sort of quest, he just kinda... leaves a trail of destruction in his wake. Enemies don't actually just poof out of existence the way they do on-screen, you know. Anyone coming across an area he's just been through is met with literal piles upon piles of corpses, sometimes monsters, but sometimes people. He takes a very scorched earth sort of policy when it comes to dealing with things.

He's able to easily get close to people, with that sweet face and puppy eyes and lithe body, people don't really feel on guard around him nor intimidated. That makes it significantly easier to infiltrate enemy hideouts, earn favors, and work his way in to be able to commit mass murder more easily. Granted, no one thinks too much of it because they *are* truly enemies, after all, they *did* need to be taken out and well, if the rulers can choose to either send a group of ten soldiers or just one guy and get the job done equally well either way, they'll go with the latter option. No one thinks anything of it, except the occasional person who laughs and says something to the effect of remind me to never get on your bad side, haha! He gives that sheepish, sweet little smile, and jokingly tells them that yeah, better not.

How easy is it to make them mad? What does their anger look like?

For you, nearly impossible. For others, at a hair trigger.

For the most part, he conceals anger well until, as aforementioned, it bottles up and bursts. The truth is he gets irritated virtually all the time by other people. People who talk to you. Look at you. Smile at you. He’s actually rather easily annoyed even when you’re not involved, but again, he’s good at hiding it until it builds.

His rage has a commonality with his calm -- it's quiet. At least, at first. When it's directed at others, his eyes narrow. It's the telltale sign that someone has ignited his rage. It burns on the inside, it starts off as a spark that builds and builds and grows larger and larger until it's a blazing fire that consumes everything in his path. It's a loss of composure, a rare moment of complete loss of self-control. From his own perspective, it feels like he's not in control of his own body, it's all a blur happening in front of him and when it's over he's looking down at his own hands, unable to process his own actions, sometimes unable to remember them.

But it's violent, merciless, unforgiving. It does not yield to begging, it does not leave anything alive unless forced to. You remember the first time you realized how unnatural it was, how shocked you were at how he did something that certainly went against the code he was sworn to follow, the very first time you felt truly afraid of Link. It was a walk in town -- someone called out to you, spitting obscenities about you and your family, your lineage, threw something at you -- he caught it in his hand and crushed it, and quickly, without a word, advanced on the offender. And, to make a long story short, you had to prevent him from beating a man to death in public in broad daylight. He was forgiven by his superiors, but even they seemed shocked. You had to pull him off, and when he jerked his head around to look at whatever was stopping him -- before his face softened as he recognized your own face -- the split second you saw the burn of hatred and fury in eyes that were normally so soft and loving, was nothing short of unsettling, you still recall the chill that ran down your spine.

And honestly? It's terrifying. And the first time, it's shocking. Sure, you knew he could fight. You've seen him fight off monsters, bokoblins and lizalfos and the like. But something is different about seeing the blood of a human being run down his sword, dripping onto the ground, to see the bodies and the blank, numb gaze on his features he always has after it's over. The absolute lack of hesitancy he has to run human enemies through before they even have a chance to explain themselves, how unbothered he seems by the carnage left in his wake. The way he turns back to you, drenched in red and smiles, tells you it's ok, you're safe now. There's no need to look so scared.

And it changes how you view him, in the long run. Less of a guardian angel, more of a guardian dog, one that defends your name when you never asked him to. Pleads to tell him not to fall on deaf ears -- you just don't understand why it has to be this way, he says, you can't comprehend the threat they posed. From the sweet boy that leaves you flowers and repairs and instead leaves a wave of destruction in his path you would not have thought possible.

Directed towards you, though, it's entirely different. He tries his best to have patience with you, no matter what. He smiles, he tries to make excuses as to why you'd say this or do that, why you'd feel a certain way, and he's rather good at deluding himself to give you the benefit of the doubt.

But when it reaches an end, when he can no longer lie to himself, when you push it to a point that you truly make him mad, it's more of a snap. The times he'll lay hands on you in a truly violent way are rare, and as aforementioned, very brief. It's usually not so much of actually a blow, so much as a grab. He just can't get what he's trying to tell you through your thick head, so he stresses it, trying to make you understand as he grabs you by the upper arms, shaking you with each word, and he only stops when he sees the pain and fear in your eyes, drawing his hands back at lightning speed. He saves you from some danger very narrowly, one of the few times he lost track of you for a moment and had to frantically search before coming across you being attacked. What would I have done if something happened to you? Don't you understand that? He's so lost in the relief it takes him a moment to feel you beating on his arms in the embrace, choking and wheezing that you can't breathe, that his grip is so tight it feels like he'll snap you in half. He draws back again, and he apologizes, but it will certainly happen more than once.

So they see you as above them, beneath them, or equal to them?

Above. Like, so, so, so far above. He feels like he doesn't even deserve to look at you. Of course, neither does anyone else, so he's just, you know, stepping up to bear the burden of wrongdoing to keep people even worse than him away from you.

So it's less that you're just above him so much as you're above everyone. He's actually, perhaps surprisingly, a little bit of a pessimist about the world. The world is full of so many terrible people and so many horrible things happen that he's borne witness to. It's a "world cold and hard, (y/n) soft and warm" sort of thing. You're the one good thing, the thing that makes him happy, the ultimate source of comfort he has, and he has to prevent you from being defiled by the evil of the world, keep you innocent and sweet (even if he's just deluding himself to think you are those things in the first place).

This ties into, again, how he interprets every action you take as good and benevolent -- he has the "you can do no wrong" mentality. Even very blatantly malicious things, he'll interpret in a way that makes you somehow still come out a perfect, innocent angel. If you do harm to others, well, they simply deserved it. You did something technically wrong, but you knew no better, or you were desperate. You can't be held responsible for any of it. And if you're mean to him, well, he probably did something to make you upset.

How determined are they for you to love them? How hard will they try to make it happen? Or are they content just having you?

Sort of a duality. Yes, he's very persistent. He thinks about it all the time. Every time you yell and try to run and hurl nasty insults at him, it hurts far more than you realize. He doesn't let it show on his face or in his voice, but it really does, and it gets to him sometimes. He's hyper observant of every little thing you do, your body language, your tone, the way you look at him, and the slightest of differences can change his mood internally, although it tends to look the same outwardly.

He makes little mental notes of it -- today she didn't flinch when I touched her shoulder. Today she didn't frown when she saw me coming. Little things like that will make his entire day. Likewise, the inverse kills him inside. He aims to make every day one of the former days, where the littlest signs of acceptance or even kindness and affection give him a sort of high that makes him feel like he's floating.

He tries his best to do things that he thinks will, well, earn love. Every opportunity to do something for you, he takes it. Everything he sees he'd think you'd like, he buys (or steals, or... loots from a dead body) for you. On and on that idea goes. And although he doesn't say too much, when he does speak to you, he usually has something nice to say. He views it in a formulaic way -- ironically, think about it like those collectibles in overworlds. You get enough of this or that thing, and once you have enough, you can go talk to this or that person and donate them all and get a reward, right? He's accustomed to viewing things that way. Love should be the same way. If he just completes enough tasks and gathers enough items, eventually he'll unlock your love.

That being said, even if it doesn't happen, much to your despair, he just... doesn't. Give. Up. He doesn't quit. No matter how many times you tell him, it doesn't make a difference. You can tell him you'll never love him, and it's like it goes in one ear and out the other. He keeps trying. And he never, ever, ever stops trying. What did you expect? The boy's been fighting the same enemy over and over across lifetimes, needless to say his spirit has build up some persistence.

Bonus: Is there anything that makes them unique, in comparison to other yanderes?

Bonus: Zelda/Triforce of Wisdom Darling

And don't worry. If it all goes wrong, when he fails, those divergences in time where the hero is vanquished and evil wins out -- it's not the end. Somehow, that's the feeling he gets, holding your little lifeless body up, running hands across your cold skin. Somehow, he feels oddly calm. Like it hurts, but it's ok. Like he'll see you again. Maybe not soon, but one day. This time didn't work out. But the next one will.

And that's the feeling you'll always have. Every time you meet him and you feel like you've met before, the lingering memories when you wake from your dreams -- flying through skies and sailing on oceans, a child, an adult, a boy you've never met, or one you've known all your life, but it's always the same face, the same voice, the one right beside you in the waking world. You sometimes wonder if he has the same feelings, the same dreams, the same sense of something greater than yourselves at work, the sense of being just smaller pieces in a much bigger picture.

The sense of permanency, that each other is all there will ever be -- regardless of how it makes you feel, regardless of how that scares you, sometimes you feel like you can never be free. Sometimes, when you think of running away, those dark moments when you think of even escaping from life itself, it feels futile. It's as if you know it would never hold him away forever. As if death is insignificant. Perhaps in this lifetime, you'll become aware of why that is, or perhaps not.

With other obsessive lovers, just the idea of til death do us part is a terrifying thought. But, for Link, not even death can keep him away from you. Your suffering is already determined by the will of higher power, for the sake of a greater good. 

In truth, it’s the goddesses who made him this way intentionally -- it’s designed to ensure your safety, even at the cost of your suffering. Again, for a greater good. Sure, you may live one lifetime to the next desperately locked in the same cycle in which your freedom and will is stripped from you, but in the end, it serves a purpose. 

Nor will he change -- perhaps this one this time is a bit more spirited, more calm, more pessimistic, more optimistic... but in the end, at their core, they're the same soul, with the same will deep, deep down. The same drive to find you and protect you. The same love for you, an all-consuming love that destroys everything in its path to you and leaves ruin in its wake.

And if fate should one day keep you apart, should things change, for whatever reason, it’s unable to change him. There's another force even more powerful than fate determined to keep you together. The only thing more unavoidable, inevitable, and unescapable than fate, is Link himself.

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General perverseness: how sexual of a person are they? What’s their drive like? How touchy do they get? Do they have any reservations about sexuality?

In moments of passion, he changes a bit, unlike other more submissive yans who stay consistent in their reverence and desire to please.

You see, after a while, being as lenient and tolerant and flexible and completely devoted as he is... constantly self-sacrificing in so many ways, to you, to Hyrule, to the world... some frustrations build up. It's a big, big bottle of emotion, all tucked away and festering, getting greater and greater and eventually it has to explode somehow.

His reservations and inhibitions fall away. Perhaps a darker, more selfish side comes out. Perhaps that's why he's so rough. He knows he'll regret it later, the bruises from how hard he grips, the marks from the bites, but the hormones and the heat takes over. He'll feel bad for defiling you. He'll apologize. And he'll do it again. And again. And again.

But once the resolve crumbles, it topples. That is, he can't partially maintain it -- if it's partially gone, it falls apart completely. He lets go, so to speak. And when he lets go, you find that underneath that carefully constructed resolve and willpower that holds him back, he can be a very, very rough and possessive lover. In his normal state, he wouldn't dare think of you as a possession, or as something he's even worthy of. He would like so, so much to think that, to feel like he's allowed to -- but he doesn't. He chastises himself for even having such a desire. But in those moments, when his resolve is gone and his brain isn't thinking quite too clearly, he might even have to audacity to say "mine." Even if it's not true, not now, maybe it will be. He would like that so much. His and his alone.

And in a moment of clarity, he might even throw away the inhibition on purpose. The more selfish side, the same Link that drags you away from your destiny -- he's already forsaken his responsibilities, hasn't he? Why care anymore about the structures that no longer exist, your status and his, if there's no kingdom left? He likes that it happened, even. This way, this time, you can throw off those titles, those roles. Without your status, your title, there's nothing stopping him from making you his. And you will be his, and nothing more. It's all you need to be. So he doesn't have to care anymore about any of that, he doesn't have to stop himself from going wild. Biting into every little spare patch of skin, covering your body with marks that make him feel comforted to see.

As far as drive it's a bit of a two-sided duality. Outwardly he's not a very sexual person at all, blushes and stutters and averts his gaze at the slightest mention of suggestive topics, tries his best to be Respectful(tm) by always looking away when you're in a compromising position, or your skirt flies up, etc etc. Given how constant his vigilance is, he has a tendency to accidentally walk in on your changing or bathing, except unlike with many yanderes, it's genuinely an accident. Not that the image doesn't stick in his mind, nor does he wish he hadn't gotten to see, but he does feel guilty, and it was genuinely unintentional. He kinda freezes up, so it takes a moment for him to actually snap out of it and run out.

That being said, he quickly develops something of a masturbation addiction when he's younger, it starts as more of a stress reliever than anything, He's so sweet and always feels bad about talking about his problems and feelings, so that and, well, violence are the only ways he can get it out. Thus he learns to channel stress and nerves into sexuality, and once he has a real living body and not just his hand, that dependency on cumming to relieve it doesn't change.

How forceful are they? Do they care about your willingness?

Particularly so, yes, cares quite a bit. And it takes a while for him to feel comfortable. Even consensually, the first few times he touches you for several months, he's got trembling hands and stays quieter than ever, constantly freezes up every time you move or make a noise because he thinks he's done something wrong. He has to be coaxed into feeling more comfortable before he gets used to it, but he will build confidence over time.

As addressed before, though, if he's pushed and pushed and pushed long enough, you can get a darker side to come out. This is most likely something that would only occur post-kidnapping in a distant time, once he's far away from any possibility of consequence and destruction has set in to the world around you. He starts to get a little bitter, if you've been mean to him. It all builds up. Don't you get that he's literally saved your life? That he devoted every waking second to you? Isn't he kinda entitled to some thanks? The cycle of time never rewards him. Even the figures he helps over time rarely give him more than a verbal praise and thanks, maybe an item here or there, and then disappear. His role feels thankless. He starts to feel like he deserves something, something tangible, in return.

Surprisingly, though, he actually does not take the route of guilt-tripping or emotional manipulation or gaslighting his way into it like a lot of the sweeter yanderes when he does have that snap. His snaps/breakdowns are rather extreme in terms of how much of a polar opposite they are to his normal state, rather than just a slight bend of his normal personality. Rather than taking the route of most yanderes like himself, he just gets directly physically forceful. Still somewhat sweet, though, reminds you he loves you, he'd die for you, you're his entire world. You'd argue that doesn't really change the actions, but considering how frightening he is in that state, you're not dumb enough to vocalize that.

The guilt consumes him alive afterwards. Like, immediately afterwards. He's still panting and twitching and buried inside when it sets in. That being said, he doesn't get to stuttering and profusely apologizing, like he does over smaller offenses. It's all done and he can't take it back, so he just kinda collapses and says nothing. He's not the best with words, you know. It's an odd mixture of guilt and, honestly, a bit of satisfaction and relief. It feels like letting go of some self-imposed burden, that feeling of finally surrendering to some deep want, even if it comes with a lot of remorse, the relief of finally letting go does have a good feeling as well... and because of that, it’s another one of those barriers that, once broken, can’t be built up again.

What sort of kinks or fetishes do they have, or would they fill?

In all honesty the boy is, for the most part, a fairly gentle and vanilla lover. He doesn't really need anything special to get off -- he's easily excited and cums very very easily too. Just the prospect of getting to stick his dick in you in any capacity is enough to make him nearly burst at the thought honestly.

In general, as aforementioned, he's very very cautious and gentle to a point, but has a tendency to get actually kinda rough once he gets into it. The thing is, the roughness aspect is actually unintentional. He's one of those boys that is a little bit unaware of his own strength, doesn't process exactly how hard and fast he's going. He just gets lost in the feeling, kinda enters a dazed lusty haze where he's less aware of his actions. Doesn't realize he's literally got an iron grip pressing your head down on his dick or into the bed until you start flailing your hands because you can't breathe. Doesn't realize how hard he was gripping until he sees the bruises on your arms and hips later. That sort of deal -- poor thing is just unaware and doesn't have enough blood in his brain to think straight.

Biting

Surprisingly a really big one for him. (Remnants of a past life cycle with some lupine experiences perhaps?) In all seriousness, he could not explain exactly why if asked, it's one of those "I just like it" sort of things. It feels like yet another way to conjoin the two bodies, pulls you close. The marking aspect is also nice. Granted, he feels guilty afterwards, tries to help it heal. He has that same duality where moments ago he was this intimidating beast of a human being, rough and growly and jerking you like you were weightless, and now he's back to this bright eyed softie stuttering while he apologizes.

The guilt is mixed with a bit of enjoyment, though. It's constantly conflicting -- sure, part of him understands it's embarrassing and will help you cover up, but part of him doesn't want to, he wants people to see. Part of him looks at the marks and tells himself internally to never do that again, and part of him sees them and just wants to give you even more. It's a constant internal conflict, poor thing.

As far as a place, he likes the neck and shoulders best, simply because it's the most visible and it's the most passionate ones to create, when your bodies are tightly locked together. That being said, though, he also has a thing for biting at the insides of your thighs. It's another one of those I just like it sort of things.

Sometimes, when you're asleep, or pretending to be, you can feel him trace the bite marks with his fingers, softly running them over the circular pattern, just enough to barely ghost over your flesh.

Somnophilia

It puts him at ease. This one is particularly prevalent towards the beginning of your relationship, before you really know... how he is. He has this image of you as so pure and he couldn't bear the thought of defiling you with his horrible horrible thoughts. The guilt eats away at him for a while, but eventually he just can't hold back, but how could he ever do anything to you and risk consequence? So... the solution he comes up with is waiting until you sleep.

He tests the waters to see how heavy of a sleeper you are. Calls your name at increasing volume, lightly runs his fingers over your hair, pokes your face, whispers in your ear, runs his hands over your arms. Just to see what makes you rustle, if anything, so he knows the limits. If it turns out you're an incredibly light sleeper, well, unfortunately that means he's limited to just jerking off to your sleeping form, but that's ok. Just seeing your soft face and the cute way you breathe, the slightest way your lips open, that's enough for him.

If it turns out you're a heavier sleeper though, well, he tries to fight the temptation, but ends up going further. Slowly climbs onto your bed, careful to make the weight shift as gently as possible. Slowly pulls the covers back. Runs his hands up and down. It's a lot better when he can actually see your body as he jerks off, honestly. If he's feeling particularly risky, he might press your thighs together, feel how soft your skin is to his cock, how nice the squeezing pressure between them is.

He gets easily lost in a haze, though, so he inevitably ends up accidentally cumming on you and has to frantically find a way to lightly dab it up without waking you. He panics quite a bit, but that doesn't stop him from doing it again the very next night.

Overstimulation/Forced Orgasm

It just means he's doing a good job, really. Sure, you squeal and kick your feet back and forth and tug at his hair, but that's just because it feels good. Orgasms equate to love and feel good, right? Sure there's a little bit of pain when you go overboard, but then it just leads to feeling even better, right?

It's kind of an irrational compulsion rather than a logical goal, though. He just has an impulsive need to feel you quiver and spasm and clench, it basically gives him a chemical high hit and a wave of reassurance, makes him feel good in both the physical sense and the emotional sense. The first one sends him into this compulsive need to feel it over and over and over again, as many times as he can. It's another one of his internal conflict things -- sure, he knows it's hurting, but he just has to get one more. Just one more. But of course, every time turns into "just one more" when he's been saying that for half an hour now.

And, to be honest, it kind of gives him a pride boost to think he can make you cum against your will. How many people struggle to achieve that even when both parties are trying? It makes him feel good in an adequacy sort of way, he feels needed.

Size Kink/Distension

You know, there's a well-known thing among the male-lovers in this world when it comes to size. It's never the arrogant, loud guys, it's never the social butterflies, it's never the tall guys, it's never the beefy muscly guys. No, they're not the ones that end up somehow bestowed with absolute monster cocks. It's always the soft, lean boys who don't talk much. And they're always painfully unaware of it, too.

He's no exception. Not to the size or the complete lack of awareness. He hasn't spent a lot of time around guys his age too much, he's always been the one sent for some special task and ends up out in the wilderness by himself on journeys, or, in some lifetimes, accompanying you most of the time. He doesn't know what the average dick looks like, so he has no idea he's far above average.

This might sound like a plus, and of course in some ways it is, but also he doesn't think about the fact that the average body isn't properly equipped to handle it. You're supposed to just kinda put it in, that's how the sex works, right? Poor thing, especially if it's entirely consensual sex, he's just kinda ???? because why are you in pain? What is he doing wrong? You have to eventually explain it's literally just his body, not something he's doing.

That being said, naturally, he's a humble person, but hearing you say that does kinda... make him feel good inside. A little bit proud. He's not a person who takes a lot of pride in many things, so he likes having this one thing, and quickly notices you can visibly see it through the bulge it makes in your stomach. Especially if it's in a position where your back is pressed to his front, every little movement creates the bulge, so expect to get a lot of that.

He doesn't really bring it up much or talk about it when he's actually fucking you, it's more like, as with many things, something he's quietly aware of and silently enjoys a lot internally, even if it's not voiced.

How do they feel about pregnancy or babies? Do they want them?

Yes and no. It has to do with his overactive protection instinct. What if something happened or went wrong? He couldn't take that. He couldn't lose you.

At the same time, he likes kids, and he's very good with them, very patient. And over time, realizes that a kid would be the perfect tool of manipulation, and besides that, isn't it a beautiful thing, an ultimate manifestation of love?

So how to work around that... Ultimately, what he decides to do is have a kid... Just not by blood. There are plenty of orphans in Hyrule, wandering the streets and the wilderness, picking one up is easy. ...You wouldn't leave this poor child to suffer out there, to fend for themselves, would you? Nor would you leave him to take care of it by himself... Right?

What kind of (nsfw) punishments would they use?

Oh, it's not like he thinks of it that way. He would call it... a reminder. You put yourself in danger again? You tried to go back again? You were gone and for ten whole minutes he didn't know where you were? What could the solution to this issue be? The only thing his brain can really come up with is making sure you need him. Making sure you're content and satisfied here with him so you don't go running off.

Thus we return to the forced orgasm thing -- see, you do need him. It feels good, right? You say it hurts, and maybe it does a little, but ultimately you wouldn't be cumming if it wasn't good. No one else can ever do that. No one else knows you like this. No one else was made for you like this. You can't replace him. You need him. And he can keep going as many times as it takes until you see that, too. Even if he gets milked dry, he has a mouth and hands for a reason.

And by "until you see that," I mean until you say it. In his more... emotionally intense moments, he gets a bit insistent. He needs to hear you say it. Admit it to yourself. And to him. That you need him, that you depend on him, that you'll never leave again. And don't think your patience and tolerance can stand a chance of outlasting his -- it will keep going until you say it.

What body parts of their darling do they like the most?

He's one of those wholesome type of boys who goes with something sweet. He says maybe your hair, your face, your skin, your eyes. It's all so comforting. So familiar. Of course, not to say that he doesn't like your less wholesome mentionable parts, but he wants to be chivalric about such a question, and feels answering that way would be too disrespectful.

In his unspoken thoughts, though, he likes the hips. It's a part of you he can grab onto and hold you close with. He puts his hands there a lot and holds tight, like he feels like at any moment you could slip out of his grasp. And, I mean, it's nice to look at, can't forget that.

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Moon in 1st house- The emotions are the filter of everything they do. They have an underbelly fully exposed and don’t feel any shame in this. This is their strength. Their vulnerability at the forefront is courage and alliance and others see these individuals as greatly inspiring and lovable. There is a strong tension these individuals feel often within themselves a constant need to express and a restless nature that is hard to contain. They can be quite wise and take shape to any situation at hand and feel every undercurrent around them. Empaths to their core this position creates an open wound that pours and pours without any scar. They can be quite hard on themselves and have issues with their lungs, sinuses and can build up phlegm easily. This is because the watery moon creates an effect on the breathing and head of the individual. An easily seen motive and authenticity that is unmatched. It’s very motivating to see how true to themselves these natives are. Though often they deny themselves and have issues with pin pointing who they are since it seems to change so easily to themselves, theyre quite candid and easy to have softness toward. They’re extremely charismatic and can easily pull others into their spaces. Making people feel instantly connected and understood. They’re lovable, they’re admirable and extremely intoxicating. You can’t help but want to know them more since they’re so authentic and true to themselves it’s hard to miss them. One thing about these people is that they just shine. They shine effortlessly and are illuminated from within. They at first, can feel embarrassed or feel as if it’s wrong on their part to have any sort of attention on them. They must learn that it’s okay to shine, that they should let their authentic and most lovable parts of themselves simply be what they are. To love them too without any worry of what others may think about it. 

Moon in 2nd house- Contained, selective and possessive of their emotions. These individuals are very much so layered beyond comprehension, though they may seem stoic or aloof emotionally, they tend to hideaway within themselves and lock away their emotions like treasure in a safe. This is because they prize their subjective experience and have filtered it with great poise and nuance. They know how to categorize their memories like film strips. There is deep wisdom of experience in their bodies and they know how each sense is connected to something beyond them. Though often we disregard and say senses are not “factual” or “objective” there is still a potent truth within each of them. They remember each face, each name, each touch and taste in their streamlined reveries. It’s important to them and it’s incredibly impactful when it’s harmonized into something they take great pride and passion in. Moon in the 2nd house makes you dig your toes into warm sand. Make you smell the sweet nostalgia of a meal. The beautiful melody of a voice. They all leave handprints here. The mind and heart is fertile and sensorial. They live in a world of true melody and intensity. They want to mesh with the emotions they feel and express them in a way that is tangible or beautifying. Whether it be art and music or sex and exercise. The body is a machine and it retains so many beautiful kaleidoscopic bits of wisdom within that we often overlook. To simply be, to simply enjoy to simply laugh and love and embrace each moment as if it were a symphony. As if it were the last. 

Moon in 3rd house- Life is a constant satiation of understanding and learning. Connections are to be made in every facet and to be dissected, toyed with and innovated. These individuals are extremely inventive, their emotions are guided by a need to understand things and to be fully immersed in the space of creation. Their heart is their mind, and they mind is always turning and soaking in the impressions they make on the world. Their not easily persuaded, though they may make you think they are. They’re more likely interested in seeing the reactions they can get out of you, or what they do. They’re dedicated to their experiences in life. They enjoy nothing more than something new, tantalizing and effective that causes them to feel churned and excited. To them, everything is something to be maximized and made anew. They’re hard to pin and are more than always in their heads and thinking on something to stir for themselves. Projects and novelty are what keep them refreshed and emotionally fulfilled. Connections with others also fuel them as long as they can take something and give something new in each interaction. They’re curious and want nothing more than to see the “what if?” in most things. They live in multiple parallels that are not easily seen. For them, emotions are to be experienced and put away. Or talked about and not dwelled upon. Though some things truly do stick with them, they won’t allow anyone to truly know this, as they themselves don’t always know “what they feel”. They have a very hard time with placing themselves in emotions, and their tempers are also something they cannot really place. Though they may not internally be able to place them and simply let them come and go at times. They can be excellent at using these frustrations or turmoils to become a driving force of exertion. Writing, talking, dancing, painting, sewing, cooking etc. Are outlets they can excell wonderfully in because it’s a way to release so many pent up and misunderstood parts of themselves. Overall they’re like stained glass windows. They have many shards of themselves that don’t seem to connect alone, but are all deeply interwoven into something quite beautiful and to be admired though it’s not always easy to understand, it’s only to be...experienced. 

Moon in 4th house- There is a spikiness to these indivuduals emotional landscape. They’re not so easily forthcoming or open when it comes to how they feel, but this is not to be mistaken for being unemotive or unfeeling. These individual’s are deeply sensitive and attuned. They’re introspective, reflective, emotional and very intuitive. Their hearts are armored and made like an inverted iron maiden. The spikes stick outward, but within the chastity of this armor is a softness, a dew covered flower, a small tide pool full of trinkets and stored memories. They’re like locket hearts with fervor and passion interwoven into their being. They’re extremely protective of their emotional world and are always waxing and waning with their expressions. They build a home in their minds and create a sanctuary from every beautiful moment they live. There’s a heat within them like a hearth that isn’t so easy to feel. It warms themselves more than anything and when they feel it’s like setting this entire sanctuary on fire. It shakes them to the core. They’re extremely tough despite their soft hearted center. They’re resilient and tenacious, and can be very crafty when they learn the ins and outs of an individual and their motives. They know how to comfort themselves best, and sometimes they may freeze up when comforting others only because it creates a space for them to extend a sort of vulnerability and they don’t easily give this part of theme selves away. They hold and store these parts of themselves closely and though they can attune your how you may feel they don’t always know how to show this. They let few people into this inner sanctuary of theirs, if they let anyone in at all. If they do, this is a great sign of trust and love and they rarely let anyone go easily that they’ve allowed in. They’re very sentimental about the memories they create and everything is given a meaning or feeling. They’re not easy to truly know at first but once they let you in, they’re the most lovable and caring individuals you’ll ever meet. They nurture you and connect on a level that isn’t easy for most.

Moon in 5th house- The heart is ablaze and passionate. Everything is felt with fervor and ardor and the more they feel the more they must express and exert this passion. There is no holding back here, creativity is high and the need to show and demonstrate the exact emotion is necessary. These individuals are enveloping to say the least. They are warm and have a golden aura shrouded in everything they do. It’s always touched with something personal and almost ritualistic to them. They’re not ones for the weak and are quite theatrical and open in their emotional landscape. They have a deep love of hobbies or interests that can showcase or help them create. When they feel it’s never quick to fade, it must be felt fully and to the brim and though they are capable of containing this within them, they much rather release their stirred hearts and share this. They’re extremely generous and love to give of themselves not only their time, but their essence, their warmth. Everything to them is a way to share with others and have others truly connect to them in this way. They aren’t selfish in fact theyre extremely loving and selfless if they love you. They can go to the ends of the earth simply to show you how much they feel for you. They romanticize their lives and feelings beautifully and can become amazing artists who are hard to miss. They have a signature to everything they express and do and it’s uncanny. They are stubborn, and have a hard time changing their minds. They like to stay true to themselves and their hearts desires and this is hard to change. They truly do know how to capture the hearts of those around them with the way they authentically express themselves. It’s scintillating and truly something to appreciate and admire.

Moon in 6th house- There is a striving in this mansion. A need to expand the self in multiple ways. Much like the 9th house, but more in a mental and physical sense this house holds ambition and a need for constant progression of the self. Whether in the work they do, the fantasies they create, the relationships they build, the goals they set. They need to feel themselves ever evolving in order to feel fulfilled. Competitive and hard on themselves they can have issues when it comes to self worth basing their value in what they do and not sitting proudly in who they are. There is a striving to be, to be embodied in themselves fully but they feel the need to do this in modes related to grounding themselves and progressing in some way. There is always something in the back of their head that moves them forward and it’s one of their biggest strengths in life. They tend to truly want to fulfill roles and can shape shift by taking on many hats and using themselves as a tool to create a balance in the world around them. Creating this semblance brings them the biggest joy and emotional fulfillment. Knowing they’re in control of themselves and the order they can bring into their lives. They have big hearts and always seeking to give and help those they truly care for and love around them. They’re always invested in upgrading themselves and taking care of themselves in some way. This is incredibly inspiring to those around them and it creates a beautiful streamline of love and adoration that they sometimes forget they need. Overall their emotionalscapes thrive on progression, evolution and positive development.l, and they adore being appreciated and loved in every phase of their lives.

Moon in 7th house- The moon in the 7th house brings about a mirror like quality as well as a lot of refinement to the individuals emotions. There is a depth of “reflecting” internally the outer impressions that are made on the individual. Every single experience is about impression and the way they can effect or be effected in their lives. They can be very protective of this side of them without realizing it. Often needing to make those around them happy as they love the idea of influencing the impressions made on them by being the first to give one. This can be very internalized and even subconscious on them. These people are greatly drawn to creativity and artistry as they love to be the one to create “cause” for effect. There is a see sawing within them that creates this. The scales are always balancing out in some way or another whether this be a conscious or subconscious effort. Overall these individuals love the relational aspects in life. Whether it be their relationships with those around them, the passions they have, their connection to a greater whole or being, their relation with themselves or their careers, etc. they create harmony and balance in everything they do because it’s innate within them. Their emotions are dependent on the balancing aspect in life. It gives them a peace like no other to know they can influence and create that semblance. One thing they truly need are ways to truly channel their emotions and refine them in some way. Poetry, music and writing come very naturally to these people. Creating a beautiful outcome from chaos is very cathartic to them. Even designing or anything with structures such as homes or business development are very good for them. They love the idea of creating and giving life to something whole and greater than them through means of refinement and beauty in some way. They can be very challenging on themselves because emotions can be so obscure and hard to place that the refinement process may take time to internalize and reflect upon. They may do this by taking time for themselves but more often than not they need the help and impressions of others to truly come to a resolve for themselves. This is a beautiful placement as it truly creates this receptive and giving nature that is not so natural for other houses to do. There is great grace and they aren’t outwardly very emotive as they tend to err more for logic and objective perspective and truly understanding the emotion over simply feeling it alone. They like to experience both, and truly do feel and create beautiful internal and external spaces for themselves and those around them in this way.

Moon in 8th house- The moon is full and filled with depths and currents in this house. There is something innately powerful and very hard to pin down in this house. The emotions become like fish swimming in a dark abyss with caves and trenches that are seemingly daunting at first, but can become a silent and safe place within. The outside world can be scary here, and the inflictions and impressions others give you can feel like a betrayal to the self at times. Often the first phase of life is difficult and challenging emotionally. Many trials and tribulations no matter how small or large that have the power create internal upheavals and intensely felt reactions. This can feel like losing control at first because everything is felt with heat and fervor. The more mature and wise the individual becomes the more they learn how to reign in the waves they feel and create a sort of oasis within the storms that fill their minds. It seems impossible to others because it takes great self knowing and mastery to do this. These natives do not take their self preservation or self knowing lightly. To them it’s been light years and lifetimes of evolution and a constant churning to fully FEEL themselves. They are so aware and innately knowing of who they are that this creates a very intuitive and aroused understanding of those around them. They may feel like they’re hard to crack because they are so internal and deeply set within themselves that they choose what and who to let in. They’re very curious about others internal landscapes, so they observe and learn from afar. This can make it hard for them to truly get close to others, and this is their greatest lesson, vulnerability and letting go. Overall they have the capacity to do this, since intimacy is something they’re well equipped for. They’re the ones who choose in the end. Some it comes easier to, others it takes longer and can truly be another lifetime to accomplish. They’re so intimate within themselves it can be hard to let another in between. Yet, when they choose to let you in, it can be all encompassing for them and their beloved. The 8th house is scary to the outsiders because it is the internal unknown. The individual living in the 8th house has already seen and experienced their inner unknown that it no longer scares them. They can be great guides to others and heal many through their interpersonal wisdom. 

Moon in 9th house- There is an inquisitive and internally expanding nature in this house. Endowed with a need to experience and satiate this curiosity with fully immersing ones self into each experience. Like a balloon every new lesson and meaning created expands the inner world. Heightening oneself closer to the heavens. These individuals carry a well of inner wealth and are transfixed into the ever evolving parts of themselves. They are full of life force and optimism and can be drenched in the gold of wisdom. They have a very detached nature when it comes to most risk or limits. They see most as self imposed but of course this depends on their philosophy and beliefs of life itself. In this house the individuals are here to fully encompass what it is to be alive. They want to truly dig within themselves and reap every fortune and treasure that is stored internally and truly feel it and become it. One thing about this abundant house is a dogmatic sort of nature. The emotions are inflated and can become extremely overwhelming at times and create a very firey and explosive display. Even if they are held internally it can feel like an expanding balloon that once popped can become overflowing. They love to give and can be very generous with their wisdom, energy and hearts. They are everflowing with this inner wealth that they share it and feel greatly fulfilled. They have a fire and tenacity that is unmissed and can be felt all around. They seem to attract others in some way or another and can be a source of both admiration and jealousy from others because of how truly internally rich they are. Whether a fertile imagination, manifestation, tenacity and ambition, empathy or a well of philosophy and optimism. They are filled to the brim. They do have the downfall of feeling very much. This can catapult them to incredibly highs and blowing lows. It’s their greatest lesson to learn boundaries, balance and emotional temperance. Learning to not indulge so easily in their emotions and to learn how to manage them in a healthy and constructive way. They truly can be blinded by emotion and can become fervent in what they feel without processing them and adjusting to their comfort. Their best bet is to feel, sit back, think and remember they have the power to do with this emotion as they choose. Their great love of understanding comes into play for themselves when they properly reflect and honor what they feel instead of simply throwing it out and indulging in it right away. Regardless these people are the life force the inspires everyone around them to live fully and without hesitation. 

Moon in 10th house- Karma has lived in these individuals bones for lifetimes and there is a naturally melancholic and smoky aura to these people. Though aspects can dissolve this and make it less heavy this moon is always drawn to exerting in order to numb the inner afflictions. Both needing to feel fully but at times being too afraid to dive in completely. The moon is restless here and greatly daunted by the ever changing tidal waves of elusive emotion. Here is where the earth meets the ocean and slowly dissolves itself into granules of sand, releasing fossils and bones buried deeply within. At times these people feel very detached from who they are and how they feel and this can cause a greatly intense conflict. Most of the time these natives have an outlet and drive to make this entire existence count to themselves. They strive to be their most profound and successful self. They’re incredibly knowing in everything they do and can at times be very secretive about their knowing. They keep their layers hidden away like love letters and go about, guiding others without outright delegating. They’re very influential and inspiring to others and their emotions are quite complex and hard to fully grasp. They like to ground the flighty emotional landscape by doing and working it out in some way. Whether physically, mentally or spiritually. These individuals though traditional for some, are actually keenly adept and aware of the spiritual realm and can feel greatly connected to it through nature in particular, becoming great teachers and protectors. They feel at peace usually in more mountainous areas and feel a safe haven there (from observation). They’re quite active both mentally and physically and need to constantly be in motion or doing something to feel themselves “working” through whatever they’re emotionally processing. It’s hard for them to simply sit through a feeling. They need to work through it silently. They’re easy to respect and to come to for both guidance and advice because they simply understand the way the world works and how it effects others emotionally, they can be quite penetrative much like 8th house moons and are keen on the depths of others without giving away too much about themselves. Overall they simply want to feel understood and respected and this is something that can come to them when they learn how to understand themselves and their emotional landscape. 

Moon in 11th house- The moon is a veil in this realm. It’s shrouded in a mist of technicolored dreams and messages from other planes. This is considered the beginning of other side and the bridging of spiritual and human realm. In this house there is a shroud of both knowing and unknowing the emotional world and to simply observe it from a standpoint of indulgence or passivity. This house is hard to place in a sense that there is an expansiveness much like the 9th house but it has a control and a balance to the degree of detachment. It’s a very complex home for the moon as she feels both maternal toward the greater whole, yet takes enjoyment in the provocation of others. Whether through sex, art, violence (though most are quite humane) or any form of sacral expression. This is actually a house that is pivotal for the emotional soul, almost like a tipping point before the dive into the abyss of “the dark night of the soul” here is where the fight between flesh and spirit are extremely concerned with the individuation of oneself. Separating oneself from “God” and “others” to become ones own “god” to become ones own compass. This is hardly talked about but this can be quite an intense house for the moon to sleep in. The energy is exerted through both helping humanity and being very detached from it at the same time. Wanting to observe humanity as it is and how they fit into it in some way and how they don’t. These individuals are extremely intoxicating and appealing to others because they are so humane and docile but have a “bite” and unconscious provocation to them. They know how to stir others to encompass their own journeys and stay steady in themselves fully. They’re amazing listeners and more than anything are usually people of few words and can be quite shy, but shine beautifully in their expressions. When they set their dreamy minds to a goal they usually attain it because they can be incredible manifestors. One thing about them is they can cause controversy without doing anything to arouse it consciously. Because they have such a remote nature that seems almost heavenly and unattainable they can cause others to feel as if they’re intentional in whatever projections they create in others. Regardless of this effect they have a naturally cool and sensual aura that is extremely mesmerizing and scintillating . Creating a rippling admiration and spark in others to fully embody themselves.

Moon in 12th house- This house is the house of the universal heart. The soul has seen many lives and has sailed and swam through the depths of many oceans. Along the way they gave away pieces of their hearts and souls and sometimes they forget these small shards of themselves. In this house the individual feels like they’re scattered across universes and lifetimes. They feel like they need to pick up all of the pieces all over again and feel “full” again. These souls are extremely adept, intuitive and highly creative. Their blood is full of memories they cannot place. They miss these and yearn for them yet they cannot place where they left it or where it comes from, there is restlessness here and an eternal yearning for the lost pieces they let float away. The funny thing is, they are the oceans they lost everything in. They are the water and the depths themselves. They hold all of the pieces in them and each of these little parts are living and being carried around in currents an trenches and caves and pools and they are alive in every single one. These natives are extremely soft hearted to the core, yet they are very deeply detached as well. There is a hypersensitivity to the world around them and are encapsulated in beautiful technicolored sensations that ignite colors and music in their souls. They’re moved easily by the ethereal wavelengths that surround all of us. They are attuned to each one and are aware of the shifts and currents and changes. They can be quite moody, emotional and also very shifty. They cannot place why they are moved so easily as it’s hard for them to understand and they hold this deeply within them and outpour this in private usually through artistic means. They make extremely potent alchemists, manifestors and can master many magickal and occultic activities as they’re so keenly aware. They are poetic souls and are falling in love endlessly with not only souls but sounds, tastes, smells, emotions, stories, mysteries and best of all the magick that surrounds us all. They can see the hidden in everything because they dwell there. People can sense easily that these individuals are in tune with something otherworldly and even if the native themself is far more logical, practical and realistic there is a well of dynamism that is uncanny. People can confide in them easily and feel that these people truly do understand them. Because most of the time, they really do. These individuals are mysterious, intense, sensorial and imaginative and they have vivid inner worlds and colors that scintillate their being even when they cannot understand or place it quite easily. As they mature in their bestowed wisdom they can become incredible healers, artists and messengers. Reminding us that life is meant to be treasured including the worlds that live within us.