absolutixnofheart
Open Your Heart to Rage and Love
Indie Selective Dual Muse of Sareena & Harumi Shirai from Mortal Kombat. Sideblog to gaisciochanams
Note: This blog is headcanon-based while doing the best I can to cling to canonlore.
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"Then I know my advice is well-heard." Returning the smile, Harumi became aware of this strange . . . crackling in the air between them. And she's noted it a few times, often brushing it away as connections now threaded back together. Especially with his smile, by the gods, she hasn't seen it since they were young. And within the circumstances, it's a breath of air to see him smile. And for as long as he wished for sanctuary, she'd make it part of her duty to make him smile every other day.
At his softened expression, she gave a contrast by lightly hardening her own. She too, above all else, wanted them to meet again under joyous occassion. But it seemed to be one of refuge and revenge. "I wish it wasn't different," she whispered quietly. Yet she'd be lying to herself if she didn't feel some happiness upon seeing him again.
With his uninjured hand on top of hers, the warmth bled through her skin, her heartbeat almost skipping at the contact. The act was one of trust, her listening to his words. It would be best for him to have it out instead of festering like some necrotic wound. It's probably been tearing him to pieces inside, the betrayal, the loss of his father, the abandonment of their home.
True to her words, Harumi listened to every single word. Each syllable out of his mouth poured out the anguish, the struggle of what's right to stop this evil that took place in Bi-Han. At his halted sentence, she inhaled deep. Her hand reached out, but soon settled on her lap again. Such thoughts were grave, but so would the outcome Bi-Han would demand of his sibling. His pain was felt, deeply. A small tear fell from her eyes, dotting her eyelashes before splashing on the fabric of her dress. The silence after deafened everything within the room. "I know you don't. No one should even consider--" A pause, using her free hand to brush away the tears.
Without a doubt, Harumi would have been an excellent healer had she chosen that path instead of becoming head of her own clan of warriors. He remembered her tending to the small scratches and bruises he had gathered during sparing matches on countless occasions when they were younger, her patience and determination to help him always unwavering. The memory brought a small smile to Kuai Liang's face as he observed the way she expertly treated the burn on his hand. Her grip was firm and steady, her touch as soft as he remembered it. ❝ So far, your advice has never steered me wrong. ❞ He responded with a slightly playful smile of his own. It was true and, aside from Tomas, she was the one person he trusted the most.
He looked up, his expression softening at her reassuring words. Whenever he doubted himself, Harumi was there to restore the faith he had lost in himself, to offer him comfort. ❝ Maybe... but things are different this time. ❞ He spoke, unable to conceal the sadness in his voice. It had been so long since they had last seen each other and a part of him wished their reunion had happened under different ⸺ under happier ⸺ circumstances. Regardless, he was so, so glad to see her again.
At her offer to listen, Kuai Liang lowered his gaze slightly, hesitating. He did not want to burden her with the thoughts that plagued his mind, did not want to drag her into this conflict even more than he had done already. But perhaps talking about it would really help when nothing else could calm his anger or ease the pain beneath it. He gently placed his uninjured hand on top of hers, sighing.
❝ I know what needs to be done next. ❞ He began quietly. ❝ I know Bi-Han needs to be stopped at all cost. I just don't know if I'm strong enough to do it. If I can ⸺ ❞ If he could kill his own brother in cold blood, should it come down to it. But he did not finish the sentence. Kuai Liang knew his brother would not yield. He knew Bi-Han might give him no other choice and he dreaded the day they would face each other again.
#{{ *plays All Things End by Hozier during the thread*#{{ *feels everything*#🔥 ; threads - harumi#shiraiflame
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@shiraiflame
"You're always smiling, but it's not just because you're happy, right? It's because you want everyone to smile. That's why you smile more than anyone else."
BANDO RYOTA & TSUNEMATSU YURI as Shoji Aoi & Tanioka Kanna
BEHIND ORCHESTRA (2023)
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kiss roulette
inspired by the infamous "i want the k" meme by deactivated tumblr user tastcful. send 🎲 to generate a kiss! potential suggestive/nsf.w themes may appear
A kiss on the cheek
A kiss on the nose
A kiss on the forehead
A kiss to the top of the head
A firm kiss
A gentle peck
A romantic kiss
A platonic kiss
A kiss to the eyelid
A kiss along the jawline
A kiss to the neck
A kiss along the collar bone
A kiss on the chest
A kiss to the stomach
A kiss along the hips
A kiss in the rain
An upside-down "Spider-Man" kiss
A kiss while laughing
A kiss underwater
A rough kiss
WILDCARD! Dealer's choice :)
A french kiss/kiss with tongue
A kiss influenced by alcohol/other substances
A sleepy kiss
A kiss that's an accident
A kiss while one or both parties are crying
A kiss in greeting
A kiss in parting
A kiss to the back of the hand
A kiss to the palm of the hand
A kiss to the inner thigh
A kiss while someone watches
A kiss to a scar, birthmark, injury, or other marking
A kiss after a bite
A kiss against a wall
A kiss to the shoulder
A kiss to the back of the neck
A kiss while one party is carried
A tentative kiss
An impulsive kiss
A kiss out of spite
A clumsy kiss
A bloody kiss
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Yuri Tsunematsu as Akane Heiya
Alice in Borderland (2020-)
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Shoutout to the demon girls. They were given humanoid forms and decided to serve for US!
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His words had shocked her out of her trance, in disbelief that he would ask of such concerns, especially regarding her. Even if she is the last remaining sister, since Kia and Jataaka are gone for good. Thanks to her sister's unyielding sway of wanting to purge her demonic self, she has now started to question parts of her loyalty.
"It is nothing," she admitted, but it was a lie she told so well she very much could believe it. "What are you making this time? Another weird abomination?"
— @absolutixnofheart, sareena / starter call
"Something on your mind, Sareena?" His voice betrays amusement, but he does not look at her, focusing instead on his macabre works of art — creatures, stitched together, set to be reanimated for his and Shinnok's entertainment, cruelty for cruelty's sake.
HE IS AWARE THAT SHE GROWS DESPONDENT OF THEIR CAUSE, and yet he sees it not as a reason for concern...
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As the young woman shut her eyes, she knew that death would not be kind to her. It wasn't meant for her to have in the first place. Especially so young. Harumi blinked once or twice at the accusation. The betrayal, still fresh, stung hard like a wasp. "I'm not that cruel. Contrary to what you may believe, what Bi-Han fed you, I won't do that to you."
Much as she would like to offer her services, along with Kuai and Tomas', she wouldn't. Someone like her, the drive to take down the man responsible; she hadn't seen a drive like that in years. Brown eyes lit up in joy, another spared soul for now. "Come with me, Frost. I'm going to patch your wounds, unless you don't need my help for that." She repeated the last words as a teasing manner, but she hoped she hadn't pushed her luck so far.
Pity was something the cryomancer shouldn't be receiving, but it was painful to see due to how Bi-Han practically abandoned her during one of their major battles between clans. Harumi very lightly tilted her head at an angle, slow and precise. While Frost's eyes showed violence, and displeasure, she could sense there was something akin to disappointment or greater beneath. A sigh left her lips as she slowly removed her weapon, sheathing it behind her.
"Maybe you're better off like that, or, you could join us." It was an offer that was brought to the table. She kneels down with one leg, gently cupping her chin with her thumb and forefinger, looking at Frost as if she were a lost soul. In this case, she was. "While killing you may be the way of some warriors, that is not my own. Darling, have you considered you're more than this? You can stop him."
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Naomi Shihab Nye, from Fuel: Poems; “Hidden”
[Text ID: "If you tuck the name of a loved one / under your tongue too long / without speaking it / it becomes blood"]
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Hit the heart for a starter of varying length. Capping at 5
Specify muse, and if you're a multi, for who.
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Jeanette Winterson, from Weight: The Myth of Atlas and Heracles
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romance & relationship headcanons!
i know this topic is a bit overdone, but i wanted to make a more sfw romance & relationship headcanon meme! most if not all of these questions are related to romance and topics that may arise within romantic relationships, but without explicit nsfw topics!
1. what is your muse's sexual/romantic orientation?
2. has your muse been mainly attracted to masculinity, femininity, androgyny, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)?
3. has your muse been mainly attracted to men, women, non-binary people, another identity not specified, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)?
4. does your muse find any specific features particularly attractive?
5. what is your muse's ideal first date?
6. would your muse kiss on the first date?
7. where is your muse most sensitive?
8. is your muse a good kisser? are they experienced or inexperienced?
9. is your muse monogamous or polyamorous? would they be interested in a polyamorous relationship?
10. has your muse ever been cheated on? would they ever cheat on their partner(s)?
11. how comfortable is your muse with their appearance and their body?
12. does your muse get flustered easily? how would they typically react to compliments from someone they are interested in/dating?
13. what traits does your muse value in a romantic partner?
14. what traits does your muse want to avoid when it comes to choosing a romantic partner?
15. how does your muse feel about valentine's day?
16. what is/are your muse's love language(s)?
17. what are some of the signs that your muse shows their care/love without saying they love/care about their partner?
18. how does your muse feel about marriage? would they ever want to get married?
19. how many serious relationships has your muse been in? are they experienced or inexperienced when it comes to dating?
20. how does your muse feel about public displays of affection? would they engage in them?
21. is your muse more flirtatious or shy, or does it depend on the context?
22. does your muse tend to take on a more dominant or submissive role in the relationship, or does it vary based on circumstance?
23. would your muse be good at recognizing their partner's needs right away, or would it take some time?
24. is your muse proactive in communication with their partner(s), or is this something they need to work on?
25. does love and romance mean a lot to your muse? do they seek it constantly or let it come when it does?
26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time?
27. is your muse more confident or shy when it comes to approaching someone they like?
28. would it bother your muse if they had differing interests from their partner(s), or would they delight in it?
29. how important is having (a) physically attractive partner(s) to your muse?
30. would your muse ever be in an open/non-exclusive relationship? would it make them insecure, or would they be open to trying it?
31. does your muse develop crushes easily? would they be open about it to a friend or keep it to themselves?
32. does your muse have an ideal "type"?
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WEIRDLY SPECIFIC BUT HELPFUL CHARACTER BUILDING QUESTIONS
What’s the lie your character says most often?
How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’?
How often do they show their genuine emotions to others versus just the audience knowing?
What’s a hobby they used to have that they miss?
Can they cry on command? If so, what do they think about to make it happen?
What’s their favorite [insert anything] that they’ve never recommended to anyone before?
What would you (mun) yell in the middle of a crowd to find them? What would their best friend and/or romantic partner yell?
How loose is their use of the phrase ‘I love you’?
Do they give tough love or gentle love most often? Which do they prefer to receive?
What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?
If someone was impersonating them, what would friends / family ask or do to tell the difference?
What’s something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!
When do they fake a smile? How often?
How do they put out a candle?
What’s the most obvious difference between their behavior at home, at work, at school, with friends, and when they’re alone?
What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?
What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them?
Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?
What would they do if stuck in a room with the person they’ve been avoiding?
Who do they like as a person but hate their work? Vice versa, whose work do they like but don’t like the person?
What common etiquette do they disagree with? Do they still follow it?
What simple activity that most people do / can do scares your character?
What do they feel guilty for that the other person(s) doesn’t / don’t even remember?
Did they take a cookie from the cookie jar? What kind of cookie was it?
What subject / topic do they know a lot about that’s completely useless to the direct plot?
How would they respond to being fired by a good boss?
What’s the worst gift they ever received? How did they respond?
What do they tell people they want? What do they actually want?
How do they respond when someone doesn’t believe them?
When they make a mistake and feel bad, does the guilt differ when it’s personal versus when it’s professional?
When do they feel the most guilt? How do they respond to it?
If they committed one petty crime / misdemeanor, what would it be? Why?
How do they greet someone they dislike / hate?
How do they greet someone they like / love?
What is the smallest, morally questionable choice they’ve made?
Who do they keep in their life for professional gain? Is it for malicious intent?
What’s a secret they haven’t told serious romantic partners and don’t plan to tell?
What hobby are they good at in private, but bad at in front of others? Why?
Would they rather be invited to an event to feel included or be excluded from an event if they were not genuinely wanted there?
How do they respond to a loose handshake? What goes through their head?
What phrases, pronunciations, or mannerisms did they pick up from someone / somewhere else?
If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?
What do they commonly misinterpret because of their own upbringing / environment / biases? How do they respond when realizing the misunderstanding?
What language would be easiest for them to learn? Why?
What’s something unimportant / frivolous that they hate passionately?
Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen?
Who have they forgotten about that remembers them very well?
Who would they say ‘yes’ to if invited to do something they abhorred / strongly didn’t want to do?
Would they eat something they find gross to be polite?
What belief / moral / personality trait do they stand by that you (mun) personally don’t agree with?
What’s a phrase they say a lot?
Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?
Who would / do they believe without question?
What’s their instinct in a fight / flight / freeze / fawn situation?
What’s something they’re expected to enjoy based on their hobbies / profession that they actually dislike / hate?
If they’re scared, who do they want comfort from? Does this answer change depending on the type of fear?
What’s a simple daily activity / motion that they mess up often?
How many hobbies have they attempted to have over their lifetime? Is there a common theme?
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If there were two things her father had taught her, it was combat and how to treat wounds, from the tiniest of papercuts to severe burns. She recalled as children how she would help the other boys, observing from her father. It was a little thing she was fascinated with, and maybe, in another life, she would have been a great healer. And healing Kuai Liang was never an issue to her, she thought it nice to help heal him when he does his best to aid others. Always so selfless, from the day they met as children. At his words, she mirrored his smile, not one of apologies but slightly humorous. "I'm not always right, but I appreciate the compliment."
"You would still be thriving. I know you, Kuai. You are an extremely resilient man." Her gaze went into his, her smile shifting into something soft and gentle. The second she saw Kuai and Tomas, she knew that it was no casual reunion. The scar that was now a permanent tattoo on his face proved something grave happened. Bi-Han's betrayal was chilling to say the least, and she grew furious at what he has done. "You know, I've been told by some I am a great listener. Would you rather speak your frustrations as a way to blow off steam?" Her hand went towards the bandaged hand again, rubbing her thumb along it in gentle patterns.
@absolutixnofheart continued from here.
He let out a soft sigh as he watched her tend to his injured hand, her gentle touch soothing away some of the pain. Kuai Liang couldn't help feeling a little foolish that he had managed to get himself burned by the very element he was supposed to control. Foolish and guilty since he was now once again in need of her help. The last thing he wanted was to inconvenience her even further. Harumi had done more than enough already, offering Tomas and him refuge, a safe place to stay at after they had been forced to flee from Bi-Han's wrath. In hindsight, he regretted not having been more careful while following her advice. He really should have known better than to get too close to the steaming hot geysers. However, consumed with rage over his brother's betrayal, he truly hadn't been thinking straight lately.
❝ I know... Perhaps you're right, but it did make me feel better. ❞ He admitted, a small apologetic smile forming on his face. Of course, Harumi was right, she always was. Once she was done bandaging him up, he tentatively opened and closed his fist a few times to test the functionality of his fingers, wincing a little and stopping as he was given a pat on his hand. ❝ I understand, I'll be careful. ❞ The pyromancer promised, knowing that it would be wise to listen to her. ❝ Thank you, Harumi. For everything. I don't know where I would find myself without you. ❞ It was true. She had saved both Tomas and him and he couldn't possibly thank her enough for that.
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Pity was something the cryomancer shouldn't be receiving, but it was painful to see due to how Bi-Han practically abandoned her during one of their major battles between clans. Harumi very lightly tilted her head at an angle, slow and precise. While Frost's eyes showed violence, and displeasure, she could sense there was something akin to disappointment or greater beneath. A sigh left her lips as she slowly removed her weapon, sheathing it behind her.
"Maybe you're better off like that, or, you could join us." It was an offer that was brought to the table. She kneels down with one leg, gently cupping her chin with her thumb and forefinger, looking at Frost as if she were a lost soul. In this case, she was. "While killing you may be the way of some warriors, that is not my own. Darling, have you considered you're more than this? You can stop him."
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To be on her knees, bleeding with dirt on her face and the sun refleting in her pale eyes, they glow with violence, distaste. Curses her, this moment, the second Bi-Han left her here as just a secrifice for him to leave, after all this time? All the training and risking the state of her body to all be thrown away as if she was deadweight? The cryomancer grunts when the steel pushes against her skin, cleching her jaw but showing her teeth to the swordswoman.
"All you get from leaving me alive is another wanderer walking on this earth." Her eyes study the woman in front of her, the beauty is as equal as her efficiency. "Kill me... My life is already empty of purpose." The Lin Kuei might not want her anymore and this maze has no other exit than the one provided by the cold steel against her skin, death seems so tempting.
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「 The autumn sky looked a little lonely 」
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