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Sorry, sorry, but manipulative hurt/comfort is fucking cocaine to me. The predatory aspect of it. The vulnerability—500% better if the hurt party knows they're being manipulated and is past the point of caring. The juxtaposition of sweet and sharp flavours. Barkbarkbark

#ch: ??? #THIS ONE #it's literally them and MC

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Hi! Love your work! Just curious – is there a way to play oblivious MC? (It’s perfectly fine if not!) Also could you answer how ROs would react at oblivious MC? I imagine with Rook it’d be sadly hilarious because he himself pretend to be oh so blind to MC’s feelings (but screaming internally at our dumbness, poor soul).

I thought I answered this before, but apparently I only really did it for ??? lol. Anyway, I think it depends on the RO since not all of them are forward. You can choose oblivious choices for the ones who are more open about their attraction for MC (like ??? or Beck).

Rook: Listen, this is actually a good thing for him, since it makes it easier for him to pretend he isn't hopelessly in love with MC. He isn't keen on MC knowing, since that isn't a line he's willing to cross. If he is though..........well rest in pieces my guy

Beck: He finds it oddly cute and endearing as it is exasperating. He's also willing to spell it out for MC, especially if there's indication MC potentially has feelings for him. He'd prefer to wait it out and give MC space to figure it out first, though.

Rhea: Has no idea how to approach the situation. She's used to being the one approached then the one doing the approaching, so she ends up fumbling through how to figure it out. Is too embarrassed to be forward herself, so the both of you are going to take a while while she figures it out.

Zoe: God, the two most oblivious people in the world having feelings for each other. Everyone around them and MC are the ones screaming internally like "you two clearly have feelings for each other!! what are you doing!!" It probably takes forever for it to click for either of them.

Lars: He's not waiting LMAO. If you don't get it, he's stating it again as clearly as possible. Waiting feels pointless, especially since he isn't confident you will get it at some point in the future with how you act.

???: Considering they're in your head, they find this whole situation so funny afsldfjka. You're wondering why your heart feels strange when you talk to them and they just play dumb like 'ah yes, I wonder why, little moon.' They're stuck in your head for a while, so they have all the time in the world for you to figure it out

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ???

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This is a tumblr classic but the ros' reaction to mc having a hickey on their neck only to find out it's a mosquito bite later on?

It's been answered here!

#em answers #god remember when I made everything full on prompts that were also long #can I go back to having time lmaO

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I'm wondering why is it that you can't have a "happy" ending with ??? on Day route, but you can on Dawn (if I didn't confuse stuff in my mind)? What I mean here is that when comparing Dusk to Night, the difference is more "stark" between the routes since Dusk would, to my understanding, be an anti-hero type of MC, while Night would go into villain territory. In that case, having stuff locked out of the Night route specifically makes sense. But Dawn and Day are "closer" to each other since both would have really "good" MCs, with the difference being that one of them is jaded and the other isn't.

Of course, if it is too spoilery then ignore this! But I'll admit I'm curious, at the very least about the... uh.. "theory" (?), "principles" (?) behind that fact.

PS: not complaining about it or saying it's bad! Genuinely curious!

There is a Reason! The non-spoilery answer is the Butterfly effect is real and everything effects everything. The intro doesn't really showcase it since it was just set up, but you'll see that starting from Chapter 2 on, there's going to be a lot more branching based on your decisions!

It might also be helpful to remember that the paths are a mix of:

1.morals

2. personal outlooks on life

3. actual actions taken.

Each one has equal weight to each other, so morals aren't the only thing which could affect where you end up in Act 2. It's why you can be a kind!mc on night path still or an asshole!mc on day. If you see the world a certain way, sometimes that's what the world will become. Being kind won't save you, and being awful might not damn you.

#em answers #BA: structure

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What can I say, ??? is gaslighting gatekeeping girlbossing me and I am falling hard for it.

LOL ???'s comfort may be predatory, but it's also the only comfort MC has ever known-

#em answers #ch: ??? #god where's that one tumblr post about predatory hurt/comfort cause yeah

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I'm so sorry for all the notifications lmao I'm going around liking every ask because i haven't been on the page for a bit. And why the fuck is all the asks making me like Lars. I don't want to like Lara because Lara doesn't want to like my MC.. i already have enough problems with Rook 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I need to stay away from these problematic ROs. 😭

Oh quessssstiiioooon someone's probably asked this before but I've seen it on a few blogs. But since magic is obvs a thing. If someone cursed MC or gave them something that could only be broken by true love's kiss (especially since mc doesn't really have the healthiest relationship with those they are close to so who would think they could break a spell like that)

and it's after they've confessed to the ROs. How would they react to MC not waking up at first after they kissed them... but waking up after they've started having a major meltdown after all?

If you have gotten this ask could i please have a link because finding anything on tumblr is... 😒

And i literally fall in love with this goddamn IF every time i read anything on this page. It's a curse in itself... I hope you have a lovely weekend 🤣😇💜

Omg never apologize for mass liking, that's literally anyone on Tumblr's lifeblood lol

Also you know, I feel like Lars, despite being the biggest asshole of the ROs, is still less of a handful then Rook lmfaO good luck with dealing with them!

Also I have not been asked this one before! Felt very inspired it with, so I turned it into a prompt!

Rook:

            You’re so still against the touch of his lips. You’re still even after he pulls away. His chest buzzes so loud it echoes in his ears. You don’t move, not even the flutter of your lashes and he should have known. How can he be your true love, when he spent so many years running away?

            Whoever it is, would look you in the eyes when you said you loved them. They’re someone who would have taken you in their arms instead of turning away again and again. He sinks to his knees, hands clutching at the side of the bed where you lay. Tears burn at his eyes, but not a single one falls.

            Even before he made this foolish decision, he knew. All that’s left is to find the one could wake up. If you’re life lays in the hands of someone else, a fact he always knew, then so be it.

            He’ll let you go, like he should have so long ago. He will. He just needs another moment here with you before he turns away. He needs to hear your heartbeat and the cadence of your breathing for one last time.

            Time passes as slow as honey, thick and opaque. His body is listless. In the silence, your breath catches and he blinks. Turns. You take another shaky breath, and when your eyes open, he’s on his feet.

            “MC!” He gathers you in his arms, holding on tight. “Oh, thank god. I thought I lost you. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry.”

            His forehead falls against your shoulder, and the tears finally fall. Your awake, your body is warm. And maybe, just maybe, he really does have a chance to make things right.

Beck:

            When you don’t move after he pulls away, he doesn’t waver. Magic is strange, it can effect everyone differently, and with how much magic has affected you, he isn’t concerned that there isn’t an immediate response.

            Instead, he takes a seat next to where you lay. He brings his knees up to his chest and tells you about all the things you’ve missed. The first flowers of spring, the new used bookstore that opened up on the corner, school events, and class drama.

            The time ticks down, and it pricks at his heart. He keeps talking. About himself, about his life, about how he first fell for you, about how you are the warmth of the fire on a winter day, and if even if he isn’t your true love, then that’s ok. He’s just so glad he was able to have any time with you at all.

            At some point, his throat is dry and he’s run out of words. What can he say, as the sky turns a dusty orange. He swallows, eyes fluttering closed and feel the first of the tears fall. If it isn’t him to wake you up, then who will it be? And how long will you be cursed to sleep until they find you?

            A world without your laugh is far worse than a world where the two of you aren’t meant to be.

            Then.

            You shift beside him, and he goes still. When he looks, he sees your eyes flutter open, eyebrows furrowing as you look at him.

            “…You’re awake.” He says, voice barely above a whisper. He brushes his fingers against your cheek, so impossibly gently. “You’re awake.”

            He laughs, a watery, trembly sort of laugh, as he runs a thumb against your cheek. You’ll still be with him.

Rhea:

            “Please wake up.” She whispers, kneeling next to you. There is no sign the kiss did anything. It’s fine, this isn’t the end of the world. She has had the logic of magic seared into her brain, and she knows how it works. She’ll wait. She can wait.

            But still, you remain still. She gets up and moves around, to give her body something to do as she waits. She’s not good at that, waiting. She always needs to be in the midst of doing something. Making progress. When something’s out of her hands like this, she feels like she’s in freefall.

            There might be a chance, she thinks as time ticks by, that you and her aren’t the ones for each other. Somehow, it makes the anxious energy in her gut easier to deal with. As long as she doesn’t think of the heartbreak that will hit the moment she leaves your side, it gives her a plan. Something to work towards. Steps to map out to figure out where to go from here and how to wake you up. The process of even finding the one who could do so.

            She’s on step four when your fingers twitch. She goes still in response. All her thoughts scatter. Like a deer in headlights she watches you, wondering if it was just her imagination. But then your body shifts and she’s next to you again, softly calling your name.

            “MC? Can you…can you hear me darling?” When you blink away, she feels a smile bloom despite herself. You’re awake and well and still hers.

Zoe:

            There’s doubt in their chest even before they press a kiss against your lips. For it to be them? They’re not the kind of person who makes it into fairytales. They know this. Stories are the sort of thing they’ve studied their entire life. They exist on the other side of the glass, able to peer in but never able to be.

            As you remain still, they stand and lean back on their heel. Whoever your true love is, it isn’t them. It isn’t that they doubt your love, but it’s hard to imagine that kind of forever for them. If this was the fate they were dealt, then so be it. And even so, you were their first love, and that’s a kind of special whatever comes next can’t take away. Even on different paths, even living different lives, you can both still be a fond memory for the other.

            But god, they’ve never experience heartbreak either or the way it collides into their body and leaves them breathless. They wanted this. Every moment with you was a dream they never thought they’d get a chance to see. They were awkward and clumsy, and they were the luckiest person alive to have been able to met you.

            They press a hand against their mouth, to stop the sob that’s trying to break through them. The image of you blurs as tears collect in their eyes and stream down their cheeks. They squeeze their eyes shut, trying to collect themselves.

            It’s why it startles them, when they feel a hand reaching out, “…Zoe?”

            They choke on a gasp, eyes flying open to see you awake. You’ve pulled yourself up, and your eyes are open. It strikes them so suddenly, they all but throw themselves against you. Any embarrassment they used to feel is gone. They’ll never let themselves hesitate again.

Lars:

            “You would get yourself cursed.” He whispered against your lips as he pulls away. He doesn’t believe in true love or soulmates. For a curse to be based on the concept, it must make it the flimsiest curse to have been made. All it really needs is love and faith and stubbornness. Maybe his faith is lacking, but he sure as hell can make up for it with stubbornness.

            So he waits. He leans his head back, closes his eyes, and wonders how long it will take. His hand toys with your fingers absently. With you asleep, you won’t be able to comment on the display. He still remembers when you said you loved him, the look in your eyes that left no room for doubt. He thought you were making a terrible decision, but he wasn’t one to complain. Your terrible decision, just lead to his great decision to go along with it.

            The time passes slow, but the anxiety never comes. That isn’t who he is. Not when he’s sure about this, or at least more sure about it then whatever magic was used on you. And even if the kiss doesn’t wake you up, he’ll just find whoever cursed you in the first place and make them reap the consequences.

            When he feels your hand move, slipping your fingers between his, he sighs, “About time you got up.”

            “Lars? My hand—”

            “Don’t get used to it.” You laugh, the sound scratchy from sleep, and he feels his body relax. It was nice to have you back.

???:

            They know your souls are too entwined to have a doubt. That doesn’t not mean there won’t be blood on their hands for what was done to you. How dare someone curse the one they love. How dare someone put their hands on you.

            They’re kiss is so painfully soft despite the violent rage in their chest. It’s been so long since they’ve felt this burning under their skin. Did the Curse Giver think you were alone and unloved? Did they not realize you had someone who was entwined with you in every way, down to the way you take a breath.

            The wraiths flicker around them, agitated by the tremble in their body. They keep close to you, body curved as a way to shield you from the rest of the earth. If you don’t wake soon, they’re hands will find a blade, and that blade will find a body. The wraiths whisper amongst each other, as though capable of soothing them.

            “But you were cursed even before this, weren’t you?” They breathe, pressing another kiss to your forehead. You shift beneath them, and when they pull away you open your eyes.

            You say their name, and the sound of it wraps around them. They have a Curse Giver to kill, but for now, they only lay down beside you, and ask if you’re ok. You’ve been asleep for so long, and it took too long to get to you. They’ll never be late again.

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ??? #true loves kiss in the world of fairytales? more likely then you think #also got to write angry ??? for the first time let's goooo

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Sorry for the last question lol, I read that last ask and thought something changed

No you're fine lol I also don't mind repeating information either since there might be new followers who don't know!

#em answers #added it to the FAQ now too so I can just link people there!

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You said we can be happy on the dawn route, but what about the night route? 😭 Please don't tell me we're doomed...

Ajsjs no it's just day path that ??? is a tragic romance!! Dawn, Dusk and Night are all fine!

Same with Rhea, it's just tragic on night path

#em answers #ch: ??? #is this in the FAQ I should check when I'm home from work skskd

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Kind of a silly question but how would the RO’s react to a quiet MC randomly swearing or mimicking a swear they heard from someone else?

Rook: He's known you so long that he isn't phased, even if it is more of a novelty then anything, might tease you about though, like 'wow language mc'

Beck: Gives a surprised laugh under his breath, but doesn't comment much or react. As someone who also doesn't swear much, he knows how annoying it can get when people act like it's a big deal asjsk sometimes you just need to say 'fuck'

Rhea: Blinks and is more concerned if you're ok then anything, like did something happen? I think if it's truly random and nothing is wrong, that's when she's thrown for a loop, like "oh, alright. Just making sure."

Zoe: Similar to Rhea in they're more concerned then anything. They would shrug it off quicker then Rhea though if it was random.

Lars: "Wow, the goody two shoes can swear" he says in the most sarcastic tone ever. Honestly, depending on how long he's known you at this point, probably was convinced you were not capable of it until that moment

???: I think since they're in your head they're not too thrown off since they can potentially catch any internal swearing lol is more likely to find other peoples reactions amusing then be caught off guard by it themselves

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ??? #lol this made me think of how much high temper mc swears asdklfja #they deserve it tbh

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I have a soft spot for ROs who have a soft spot for MC (I am doing ??? And ???/took routes...)

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: ??? #poly: a sin so holy #if I'm answering a lot of asks today it's not because I'm procrastinating the coding stage of chapter 2 💚

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??? Being the sweetest and cutest RO is adorable and funny as hell considering I'm abandoning all my morals so I don't have to have a sad ending with them since they're the villain(?) RO here.

alksjfa y'all know that if you're solo romancing ??? you don't have to be evil right? You know y'all can be happy on the Dawn route right? They're not beyond saving I promise, they're only /slightly/ doomed

Also calling them the sweetest or adorable is so funny to me because they actually suck So Bad, it's just the MC they have a soft spot for

#em answers #ch: ??? #it's also funny to me for other reasons because uh #they are manipulating mc lmfaO #also love the jump of #oh day is a tragic romance? ok straight to night then-

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Lars: I get the bed, you get the couch

MC: okay

Lars: wait no

LMAO during any other stage, he'd be serious, but he couldn't do that to someone he's dating and actually cares for akfjlsdaf pre-dating MC would have actually had the couch tho rip

#em answers #ch: lars #what's this? lars actually feeling an ounce of guilt for once in his life-

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How would the ROs react to an MC stealing food off their plate and then trying to get away with it by offering kisses?

Rook: As someone who has done the same to you, he lets you think you've distracted him with a kiss, because hey, a free kiss. He tilts his head towards you, hand ghosting along your neck unexpectedly, and the next thing you know he's snatched away what you took and then some with a cheeky grin, leaving you a little breathless

Beck: He honestly doesn't mind you taking his food, but he might pretend just a little bit to get the kiss. He finds the whole thing very silly and endearing.

Rhea: She blinks at you, about to say that you can't get her with that, but then you kiss her and her brain goes a little fuzzy and oh no there goes her food. If you tease her about it, she rolls her eyes, but a blush is starting to paint her cheeks.

Zoe: Their brain blue screens a little, food promptly forgotten. Kissing you is always nice, and when they realize why you kissed them, they presses their lips together trying not to pout. They'd also say all you had to do was ask, they're always willing to share with you.

Lars: When you lean forward to distract him from what you're doing, he catches you. His index finger presses against your mouth, the usual coldness of his hands spreading across your lips. "You're not going to get me with that. Or at least be faster about it." Pops in the next bite as he turns away from you and drops his hand.

???: Takes full advantage of the situation, and much like Beck, finds it all very endearing on your part. When you pull away, they give a slow grin, "Just one? With current inflation, that bite you took cost at least three kisses."

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ???

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Hello!! I was wondering how the ROs would react if MC just picked them up randomly (or because they were excited) and carried them like,, bride style or smt avsbsvhsjsb

I'm sick again and incapable of reading so I read "bride style" as "bird style" and was like ??? How do you carry someone bird style snsnsndb anyway-

Rook: Gives a surprised laugh and demands to be let down, when you refuse with a mischievous grin, his eyes narrow and promises to get you back

Beck: Blinks at suddenly finding himself being carried, but goes along with it. Wraps his arms around your neck and leans his head in the junction between your shoulder and neck

Rhea: "What are you doing-?" Throws her arms around you on instinct and presses herself close as she suddenly is no longer touching the floor. Takes a moment to realize what she did, and quickly loosens her grip and gives you a questioning look at your antics

Zoe: Is so startled and wide eyed as you suddenly sweep them up. Their hands flutter around your shoulder for a second before they cling on to steady themselves. Gives a frown bordering on a pout as they ask to be let down

Lars: He is Not Happy. Pulls away, trying to get down, and if you hold fast it practically turns into some kind of competition. Grumbles about how much he can't stand you and your antics

???: Incredibly delighted. Would gladly go along with the situation even if they do ask why the sudden need to sweep them off their feet. (You already have you know). Is probably the most comfortable in the situation of all the ROs

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ??? #imagining this with a short mc makes it x10 better btw

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If they have a crush, is it noticable? what changes when they’re in love?

Answered here!

#em answers #surprised I managed to find it since it was back in September aksks

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So how would our Ro's deal with the classic there was only one bed scenario? (Dating)

Rook: If you managed to finally get to the dating stage with him, he isn't going to hesitate or be weird about the situation. He'll double check to make sure you're comfortable with it, but otherwise the only issue is if you're going to get any sleep-

Beck: He's pretty used to sharing beds with loved ones, be it family, friends, or romantic partners. It's easy for him to curl up against you, and you'll probably have one of those late night conversations of nothing at all before you finally drift off

Rhea: Is a bit awkward about it, but goes about it as normally as possible. When the two of you slip into bed, she's hyper aware of you next to her, and she feels every breath. You guys might be dating, but she's so aware she hardly gets any sleep through the night, too focused on you

Zoe: Immediately offers to sleep up on the couch, unsure if you're comfortable with the idea yet, or even if they're comfortable with the idea yet. When you convince them it's fine, they're stiff as a board next to you, but feeling your warmth slowly makes them relax until they can finally drift off

Lars: Gives a snide joke about how you're the one getting the couch, although if you actually try to, he'll drag you to the bed aslfjsa. Pretends to be fine with it, but the vulnerability of falling asleep next to someone is so hard for him. He has to remind himself it's you and you're safe, before he can at least manage to close his eyes.

???: They're so used to being with you when you drift off to sleep mentally, that being next to you physically doesn't feel much different, except. They can see you, and hear you, and feel you. It might be the easiest they've slept their whole life.

#em answers #ch: rook #ch: beck #ch: rhea #ch: zoe #ch: lars #ch: ??? #lars too terrified and in his head to sleep like sorry for the sprinkling of angst there asfsdlaj

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Happy world book day to my fav authors!!

My class looks crazy af today because the kids are all dressed up as their favorite book characters. The amount of harry potter characters when none of them even know what harry potter is about is hilarious!!

and i was very tempted to dress as one of my MCs 🤣🤣

But i settled for dressing as Amelia Fang (inserting a picture of my homemade bestie Squashy!!) because yes i still read some children's novels. They are fun. Don't yall judge me. Shut up.

You guys are wonderful people and you bring loads of joy to other's with your writing!

Read a book today people!!!! And not your own!!

And relax a bit!! Yall don't know what that is sometimes 👀

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#oooh thank you for the shout out!! #also happy book day I didn't even know ajsks