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Franz Kafka, Letters to Milena // Alain de Botton, Essays in Love // Eden Robinson, "Writing Prompts for the Broken-Hearted" // Chloe Liese, Always Only You // Anne Carson and Euripides, An Oresteia // Two—Sleeping At Last // Studio Bones, SK8 the Infinity // Trista Mateer, "is it okay to say this?" // @moodylilac // D. H. Lawrence, "The Rainbow"

#you're still all heart | scarletbellatrix #you're so right for this] #long post #;;echoes { queue }

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Sneezes. One of those magazines must have published something weird about him again.

#;;dash commentary #this is silly but I feel like it's happened a few times. also. static sneezes. #I'm on mobile so if anything is messed up no it isn't 😘

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An emotion: *pokes its head through the mountain of suppression I've buried it under*

Me, beating it with a stick: Back! Back!

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HEADCANON: Magic side-effects

[[This was always coming Eventually, I just needed a spark(lmao) to get it going.]]

Laxus almost always has Lichtenburg figures starting from his fingertips. If he's used his magic a lot (too much) or if it's building to a breaking point (usually alongside anger reaching a similar state), they'll glow faintly and spread across his forearms the more it goes on. This is painful and touching his arms at all in that state will result in shocks. Typically his hands also shake due to how this feels, but at the wrong angle or in bright light it could be mistaken for the chronic issues from his bane particle exposure. He also has similar marks on the roof of his mouth/back of his tongue from using his slayer magic.

The lacrima in his body was implanted correctly, but due to his natural affinity for lightning magic and his previous mastery of it, it was almost too compatible. This caused a spike in his magic power (even past the strength the Dreyars are already well-known for), along with changes to his physiology, senses, and behavior that ended up making him resemble something not altogether human, anymore. He's adjusted to the changes and come to terms with it, for the most part, though there are definitely negative side-effects to having that much magic, as above. He doesn't talk about the lacrima at all, though most that are close to him know it's there.

Laxus can still see through his right eye, but his vision isn't as good as his left. Which is to say his right eye is closer to normal than the left. He sometimes closes one eye or the other when there's a lot going on, excluding fights.

Nightmares can make him release minor amounts of electricity as if fighting/using his magic. If he wakes himself up and realizes what's going on, he'll move if he has to in order to ensure he's not too close to someone else, or stay awake if that isn't possible.

Ridiculous metabolism. Always has some kind of food on him, you cannot tell me that huge coat doesn't have pockets SOMEWHERE. He does not share. He tries to at least pay attention to what/when he eats, though, and definitely puts in work to keep up that look. Works out physically to work through his thoughts a lot, etc. Will invite someone along only to use them as a counterweight for something.

#made some changes to this so I'm reblogging it!] #essentially - instead of the lacrima not fusing correctly it was almost TOO compatible and turbocharged him (which he DID NOT need) ]

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They’re a band that wear tight lil outfits

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my favorite trope is when someone believes they’re hard to love and someone who loves them like it’s breathing.

#;;echoes { queue } #MHM good shit]

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Gently kisses his forehead and ruffles his hair.

"The hell're you doin'--?"

He (g)rumbles, but doesn't try to push her away, though the look he's giving her suggests she's got a grace period that's quickly running out before he'll retaliate.

#;;prayers answered { asks } #v;; main { lightning dragon } #scarletbellatrix #you're still all heart | scarletbellatrix

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Laxus clocked the change in her magic immediately, but it didn't seem a risk yet -- he took a half-step back to give her space (and to avoid being soaked a second time if it went particularly wide), but said nothing. The jet of water definitely had more power behind it this time -- enough to not only hit the indicated target, but also to push it back a ways, the wooden post it was attached to leaning back in its spot.

"...huh. Maybe that's the trick to it, after all."

༄ ❚❙❘ She watched in awe, stuck in her spot while he destroyed a target, and the ground leading up to it. It wasn't her first time seeing an attack by him, but it was never this close. Rayne held no fear, even as the air filled with electricity enough to make her hair stand up. Rather, she found herself jealous.

He had said not using spell names could break the focus, yet his attack was still so precise without uttering a single word. How could she possible get on that level when she couldn't even muster an attack that can reach the targets, let alone break one.

Getting mad. That was easy to do. Rayne held a lot of anger. Most, if not all, directed at herself. At her weakness. She had let it go now that she was on this journey to be stronger, but maybe it was too soon. Now it was time to unlock it again.

     ❝Sea King Dragon Roar !!❞

#v;; main { lightning dragon } #;;echoes { queue } #quiiscnt #quiiscnt { rayne }

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Laxus twitches slightly at the again-unexpected contact, willing himself to say something else, to move, to do anything. But it's like his mind and body are separated. He can't tear his gaze away from the window, though he barely sees it, can't move to brush her hand away or to actually try and sleep, like he'd suggested. He's just...stuck, for a time, thoughts racing but entirely still.

It hits him, then, after a period of time that may have been a minute and may have been an hour, that even if he tries it, he'll be getting no further sleep. Not tonight. It's then that his mind and body seem to once again click into place and he's able to move, albeit not much -- just to shift so he can turn around, his back against the wall, sliding downward to sit on the floor right where he was.

"..."

He doesn't say anything else, letting his head lean back, eyes closed until he hears Erza move. He may not be able to sleep, but he could at least try to rest.

LAXUS DOESN'T SAY A LOT, yet it feels like she knows him well at this moment. His vulnerability allows her to look deep into his soul. Their life experiences may not be the same, but they're not any different. Burdened by their own strength and needing to be the strong ones to keep everything together. Despite being surrounded by their loved ones, there's a sense of isolation in being the Atlas who carries the weight of the world. Overlooking your own needs, your pain, and your loneliness. You always have to put others first.

          She tightens her embrace, lithe fingertips caressing his arm soothingly, undeterred by the harsh sound or the faint surge of electricity he emits. Solicitude washes over her. She can empathize with the pain and the exhaustion. There's no magical solution to take it away, but she can be there for him.

        She can be the safe space he can lean on.

          She doesn't say anything. She sees through him in this moment of quietude. The storm finally subsides, and she realizes she'd lost track of time. She pulls away but remains close to him, resting her hand on his arm. ❝Yeah, we should.❞

#v;; main { lightning dragon } #;;echoes { queue } #scarletbellatrix #you're still all heart | scarletbellatrix

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"How things tend to be, on jobs like that -- there's a reason those trials put you through hell before you can take 'em on. Even then, those jobs can get dicey if you're not careful."

He shrugged, fixing his coat and shirt as he did so. "Payout's definitely better, though. Guess it makes sense, makin' up for the time you might spend recoverin' between 'em."

Shifting slightly to better see the other's shoulder one brow arched. From the looks of it the wound had been nasty. A fact that was confirmed moments later. Blood enchantments, he'd learned that lesson himself a few times. Unfortunately sometimes even knowing didn't mean you could avoid the blow.

Though it had been a long time since he'd received an injury that left a nasty scar. "Luck you survived considering how close to your heart that is."

Many who learned that lesson never did after all.

#v;; main { lightning dragon } #;;echoes { queue } #3katanas

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"Depends on the type," he mutters before he can stop himself, though he leaves it at that, hopefully keeping his slight wince internal. His attention instead turns to the area she's led him to, considering everything with a brow raised. Mostly empty space, with some rocks and trees scattered throughout. Could be something to work on precision, if he cared to, but...

"You take the first shot, then. Won't be much left, otherwise."

❝I KNOW BUT I'M STILL GENUINELY curious about what they taste like,❞ Erza deadpans, attempting to lighten the mood.

        Arriving at the open field, she scrutinizes the area. Thankfully, it's empty. God have mercy on the wild animals who decide to tread this path. It's clear that they both need this—letting off the steam—to release the pent-up frustration from recent events.

        ❝We can take turns.❞ Since there's no intention to hold back, it's not a good idea for them to simultaneously attack.

#v;; main { lightning dragon } #;;echoes { queue } #scarletbellatrix

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in battle, your muse:

bold what applies, italicise sometimes. | repost, don't reblog

fights honorably / fights dirty

prefers close-quarters / prefers range

chats during / goes silent

low pain tolerance / high pain tolerance

attacks in bursts / attacks steadily

goes for the kill / aims to disarm / fights defensively / strikes first

is provoked easily / provokes their opponent / teases

gets visibly frustrated / shouts while attacking

uses strategy / focuses on the battle / experiences conflicting thoughts during battle

rushes in recklessly / tries to read their opponent before engaging / fights wildly / fights calmly / fights apathetically / fights with anger / fights with excitement

fights because they have to / fights because they want to

fights without regard to wounds / runs away when wounded / hides wounds / takes a blow to protect another

prefers a blade / prefers a gun / prefers hand-to-hand combat / prefers a bow / prefers a shield / prefers a personalized weapon / prefers magic alchemy or spells

their greatest weakness is physical / their greatest weakness is mental / their greatest weakness is emotional

transforms for battle / fights as they appear

relies on strength / doubts their strength / relies on speed

uses everything they have / proceeds with caution / hides their full potential

exhausts quickly / has high stamina

behaves arrogantly / brags after landing a hit / belittles their abilities

uses psychological tactics / uses brute strength

avoids civilians / strikes down civilians

damages surroundings / avoids damaging surroundings

signature fighting style / makes it up as they go

mastered skill-set / learning their skill - set

messy fighter / elegant fighter

accepts defeat / refuses defeat / begs for mercy

compliments their opponent / insults their opponent

uses unnecessary movements / moves efficiently / barely moves

prefers to dodge / prefers to block

uses all available advantages / strictly uses one main method

defends their blindside / has no blindside / leaves blindsides vulnerable

plays around / holds back / fights ruthlessly / shows mercy

waits for an opponent to be ready / strikes when opponent isn't ready

fears death / fears pain / fears killing

has ptsd / avoids fighting

has lost a fight / has won a fight

has killed / refuses to kill / will kill again

wants to die standing / would succumb slowly

TAGGED BY : @nocentis

TAGGING : @resolvebound (whichever muse you'd prefer!) | @originmade (whichever muse!)

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self care is blasting music into ur ears til u can barely think anymore

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Fairy Tail (2014) Episode 50 || Laxus Dreyar

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Stomps his foot. ❝Don't be arrogant. I'm going to be an S-Class. Watch me, you jerk!❞ (To Teeny Laxus)

"You got a death wish, kid?"

The teen's temper immediately flares, as expected, arcs of electricity hovering around the ever-present Sound Pods over his ears. He's on his feet within a half-second, leaning into Erza's space with his magic already causing a few to lean away or outright move.

"I'll grant it right here, right now."

#;;prayers answered { asks } #v;; main { lightning dragon } #scarletbellatrix

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"Am I ever going to live this down?"

⚡︎ Friendship Starters, Vol. 2 ⚡︎ - @meganeviolet

"Knowing the ones that have evidence of it....eventually? But it'll probably take a while."

He just hoped it wasn't anything too horrible.

"Could always try makin' a cage around 'em with yer magic 'till they agree to leave off?"

#;;prayers answered { asks } #v;; main { lightning dragon } #meganeviolet