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That big ass headcanon just to immediately followed up with sliding the dash $1 in exchange for platonic, familial and/or romantic cuddle buddies for my shifters. Please and thank you.

Nikki the most. Someone please give this girl a cuddle buddy so she can fuckin sleep. Sometimes her wolves aren't enough.

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Shifters and affection and community:

Most, if not all, shifters are raised in very affectionate communities. Casual affection and physical touch are very common (but always only with consent). Greetings often contain some sort of physical touch depending on level of closeness. A clap on the back, arm around the shoulder, a hug, a kiss on the cheek. Most commonly, among those who are considered family or close friends, people are greeted by rubbing cheeks together for a brief moment, or a hand to the cheek to scent them.

It's not uncommon for kids and animals to sleep in cuddle piles -- some animals even being kids who have shifted. Co-sleeping in groups extends into teen years as well. Adults do it less so, but often sleep best with at least one other person, or an animal companion in bed with them. Its not uncommon for families to have individual rooms for family members, but also have what's basically a communal pile of pillows that they sometimes sleep in together.

Most also grow up among a community that has a "it takes a village" mindset when it comes to raising kids. Everyone pitching in to help, with lots of pseudo-siblings.

As they grow up, some keep this mindset, some don't. Some stay very physically affectionate, and some don't. Hence the different levels of touch among greetings. They're all exceptional at reading body language (usually) and learn boundaries.

Nikki struggles more than the others with personal space due to the nearly 1.5 to 2 years she spent alone and going in and out of a feral state with no contact with people after the fire. She went from lots of contact and interaction to none very abruptly and for a long period of time. She is touch starved as hell and subconsciously seeks it out with people. She works on it, and will adapt to people's boundaries, but sometimes she does slip up.

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ᕙ( •̀ ︿•́ )ᕗ, darius challenging nikki to a playful wrestling match!

Send me a "ᕙ( •̀ ︿•́ )ᕗ" and my muse will react to yours challenging them to a fight. | @mangher

She truly hadn't realized how much she missed this until now. Being able to roughhouse with someone without the fear of hurting was something she needed desperately. The shifter normally has so much pent up energy, and a friendly wrestling match with a new pack mate was just the way for her to healthily work out some of her restlessness.

"Oh you are so on!" That's all the warning Darc gets before she launches herself at him. She aims her shoulder at his midsection, hoping to tackle him to the ground.

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Twins are giving Nikki a smooch on the forehead

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A laugh escapes from the shifter, baring her fangs in a grin so large she closes her eyes. How strange it feels to have younger siblings again. She ruffles their hair simultaneously, quickly followed by a kiss to the cheek for each of them. "You guys better not be causin' trouble without me."

@inseparableduo

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Plots involving someone knowing Nikki and or caleb before they reunite and then seeing how whichever one they know reacts upon the reunion please and thanks

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I feel so much better after resting today. Still just have some brain fog so unfortunately not much writing got done. Ill be around on discord and ims for plotting and talking muses though!

Lowkey kicking my feet at the thought of blind date plots for the awkwardness

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In another universe I wouldn't be ashamed to want comfort

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In light of the last post: I am SO down for blind dates, or a pre-established thing where they went on a date and it just wasnt clicking. Or maybe it did and theyre still getting to know each other

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The muses and dating, friends with benefits, and one night stands:

Nikki: What she actually wants is a serious relationship. She's hardly to get a date with, and her coworkers will set her up on blind dates (or try to). In her nomadic days, she was far bigger on friends with benefits and one night stands than she is now. She's still more prone to one night stands and friends with benefits now that she's settled than something serious, but that stems from not trusting her tastes in partners anymore. She really craves intimacy and emotional safety/vulnerability. Prefers something outdoorsy and adventurous. Finds dinners boring, but is fine with coffee dates.

Caleb: Isn't fully opposed to casual sex, but would prefer it to lead to something more serious. Can and will sleep with someone on a first date. It all depends on vibe and how things are going. Prefers to date seriously, but is okay if it leads nowhere. Likes dates that are casual and no pressure for a first date. Coffee, strolls in the park, things of that nature.

Tanner: A lot like Caleb, but much more awkward and rather socially inept. He'd rather sex lead to something serious, but isn't fully opposed to casual as long as firm boundaries are in place. Doesn't really make time for dating though. (Mostly because he knows he's bad with people and it makes him nervous.) Take this man to a fucking arcade or anything nerdy and he will MELT. Also prefers something casual that can be short or as long as they want to make it easier on his nerves.

Derrick: More like Nikki than the other two boys, but actively dates for long term unlike Nikki. He jokes that he's 'getting to old for casual sex', but enjoys it just as much as Nikki. He won't turn it down when he's in a mood. Also take this boy to an arcade or anything nerdy. Or on a hike or to coffee. Would rather have multiple dates to get to know someone than info dump on one date. Enjoys being around people and getting to know them.

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"It's Nikki, call me Nikki," the smile she gives him makes it clear her words aren't meant as a reprimand. She laughs at both his hesitation to take her along, and the sigh her father gives from behind her. "Im well aware of the dangers this poses."

"As much as he won't admit it out loud, I'm Daddy Dearest's disappointment." The princess is completely unbothered by the statement, seeing it simply as fact. "Perhaps you're mistaking me for my younger sister. Dani's much more suited to the diplomatic, royal side of things."

"I keep my people safe in my own way. Help train the knights, our scouts and rangers." She let's go of his hand in favor of patting the daggers strapped to her hips. "The dirtier sides of things my sister would rather not participate in."

Rowen's head snapped up, looking toward the new voice. They'd never formally met, but it was more than obvious that this was no doubt the kingdom's princess. He bowed his head in acknowledgement before rising to his feet.

As he took the hand offered to him, however, he couldn't fight the strange look that no doubt crossed his face at her request.

"I'm... I'm sorry your highness, but, you want me to take you along...?" Surely, she knew this wasn't just a casual outing out into town, right? No, of course she knew the nature of his mission. Being a princess no doubt meant she was privy to the sort of things he'd be hired on to do.

"Your highness, I mean no disrespect... but are you certain this is something you want to 'tag along' for? I can't guarantee it won't be dangerous, and I can only do so much to keep you safe."

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PSA: LET'S DO SOME PRE-ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS!

Listen, there's only so many times you can make a starter where a character goes 'whoa who the heck are you' before you lose your mind. Sometimes we just want to cut to the chase-- Not saying that every muse relationship needs to be year-long friendships, but we can also skip some casual formalities and assume things.

You are always free to come into my askbox, IMs-- Whatever, to ask me if it's okay for two or more muses to know each other for upcoming interactions. Heck, send me an ask, in character with this in mind, and I'll probably go with the flow! Communication is key, but if you want to trim some of the 'fat' when it comes to some interactions, feel free to communicate with me to double check if you're uncertain if something is alright.

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//found someone to cover me at work so i could stay home and rest. Ill be around in a bit after I eat lunch!

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me, removing knife i have been stabbed with: ‘finders keepers’

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First kiss would be great but like

Also bonus points if they've fooled around before and this one just feels different

Okokok but like....surprise kiss as a form of confessing feelings that leaves the other shocked until they just melt when

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flirt with my muse!

can be on or off anon.

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( for nikki and prom ofc :3c )

The first 5 Asks to send 💋 get a kiss | @ervaurem

She hadn't known it was possible for the group to be even more in sync, but now that there was no denial of feelings -- a confession of them instead -- the flow of battle came so much more naturally. There was a freedom that came with not hiding part of who she is. Not only were her feelings laid bare -- and reciprocated no less -- but the admission to the boys of just what she is was a huge weight off her shoulders. She always was a much more efficient fighter when she could use both forms.

"Prompto, duck!" There is a daemon in his blind spot. The leap is much less awkward to make as a wolf, so she shifts as she sprints. Jumps over Prompto's back only to shift back in mid-air and bring her daggers plunging down into the daemon.

Once the battle is over, her pulse is still racing, and she pulls the blond into an adrenaline driven kiss. "Nice shootin', Sunshine."