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jankwritten · 1 year
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i think one of my biggest gripes with TSATS is the sentence structure and the way that things are phrased.
Sentence structure: the book is CONSTANTLY using ", and", or "then", or "but" instead of splitting up a phrase into two separate sentences. Once I noticed it, I couldn't stop noticing it. In some places it works fine, but right out the gate, as the first line of chapter one, it 1) caught my attention in a negative way and 2) felt immediately clunky and awkward.
The way that the book demonstrates action also feels unnatural and doesn't flow as well as it could. Things are described as happening "now", such as when Kayla takes her lolipop out of her mouth and holds it at her side, the book narrates it as "now holding the lolipop at her side". We didn't SEE that action occur, we're just being described the RESULT of the action, does that make sense? As a reader, you want to SEE the action, you want to SEE her tug the lolipop out of her mouth, see her hand hang by her side as her expression pinches with anxiety over the discussion. We don't want to just be told that "now" her lolipop is out of her mouth, y'know?
There are also sentences that just feel flat out unedited, phrases that have too many words for what they want to accomplish, or with a structure that doesn't make sense - like on page 56, the sentence "They raced up the steps to the platform, Nico easily outrunning his boyfriend, though that was mostly due to Will having to get his land legs again."
First of all - why are they running up the platform? In the previous line, where we're told their cab driver got them to the station with 6 minutes to spare, the specific choice of saying "to spare" makes it sound like there is plenty of time to make it to their train. In the sentences after, we even learn that Nico and Will wound up waiting for their train anyway, so, the fact that they're running when Will feels sick reads...weird, to me. If I was car sick, and then somebody forced me to run for no reason, I would not be a happy camper.
Second of all - The addition of the final third of the sentence, after the second comma, should be it's own phrase. It should be given it's own space, like "(though that was mostly because Will didn't have his land legs back yet)." because it's not important information, just an offhanded comment Nico is making.
Third of all - "though that was mostly due to" and "having to get his" are clunky and wordy. It could've just been "Nico easily outrunning his boyfriend, who didn't have his land legs back yet." It's a smoother sentence that doesn't get bogged down by the extra words.
And that's just one instance. This book is LOADED with moments like this, where action will get lost in a sentence's wordiness. The book tries to be quick and snappy, in Riordan's style, but it fails because it can't quite nail down the phrasing.
There are also moments where the only thing the characters are interacting with is each other, only grinning, grimacing, sighing, glancing at one another, etc etc, instead of doing actions while they speak. Fidgeting with their hands, shifting from side to side, looking away at their surroundings, that kind of stuff is how you convey a MOOD. Body language is important when writing character conversations!! Is somebody relaxed, or are their shoulders tensed up, arms folded across their chest with their muscles flexed, leaning back on one leg with their body halfway tilted away, as if they were ready to flee at a moment's notice? These are the kind of details that I'm missing in TSATS, the kind of things that feel like they're missing.
I also have a lot of gripes with the dialogue itself.
People don't talk like they do in TSATS. The content of what they're saying is realistic enough, sure, yeah, but the specific way that a lot of the dialogue is phrased? It doesn't feel natural. Try reading some of the sentences out loud without editing any of the words. It doesn't sound the way a human being SPEAKS.
THAT'S what I mean when I say these characters are OOC. The way that they're speaking is uncomfortable and feels as if they're being used as a puppet, or a mouthpiece for what somebody ELSE wants them to say.
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tiny-tini-imagines · 8 months
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OMG I just found your blog and damn I'm in love with your writing.
Would it be ok if I asked for some Witcher headcananons?
I would love to have some for Gerald as a father, (but just imagine Ciri didn't exist). So Gerlad found this girl, whose family was killed by a monster, and he took her with him and slowly became her father. So some head cannons about Gerald being a Dad.
I'd appreciate it, sending lots of love your way.
Re.: Hey, THANK YOU SO MUCH! And also thanks for the request, I loved writing it, and hope it's what you wanted.
Headcanons - The Witcher
summary: Geralt as a Father
(added: character art, what they would say to them, or about them)
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Father-Daughter Bond: Geralt sees her as his own daughter, and their bond is unbreakable. He may not be the most expressive person, but his love for her is evident in the little things he does. He doesn't hesitate to show his affection through his actions, even if he doesn't always say it out loud.
A Loving Home: The other witchers, initially skeptical of her presence, have all become like uncles to her. Vesemir, in particular, has a soft spot for her and is more like a granddad figure, regaling her with stories of the past.
Protective Dad: Geralt is extremely protective of her. He watches over her like a hawk, especially when they're in unfamiliar places. If he senses any danger, he's quick to position himself between her and the threat, a silent promise that he'll keep her safe.
"I know I can be overprotective, but it's only because I care about you so much. I just want to make sure you're safe and happy." "No matter how old you get, you'll always be my little girl. And I'll always be here to look out for you, no matter what."
Teaching Moments: He takes every opportunity to teach her valuable skills. Whether it's showing her how to properly wield a sword, start a fire, or track a monster, he is patient and thorough in his instruction. He knows that these skills could be essential for her survival one day.
"I've taught her everything I know, but she's taught me even more about what it means to be a father."
Fishing Lessons: One of their favorite pastimes is fishing. Geralt patiently teaches his daughter to fish using her bare hands.
Magic Lessons: Geralt, recognizing her potential, has enlisted the help of Triss or Yennefer to teach his daughter magic.
Nightmares and Comfort: Geralt always knows when she has nightmares, even if she tries to hide them. When she wakes up in a cold sweat, he's there to comfort her. He holds her close, whispering soothing words and stroking her hair until she can fall back asleep, feeling safe in his arms. However, sometimes, words are not necessary. Geralt will sit by her side in silence, offering his comforting presence. His strong, reassuring presence alone is enough to ease her fears.
"Don't ever forget that you can come to me with anything, whether it's a nightmare or a problem you're facing. I'll always be here for you."
Cuddles and Reassurance: Whenever she can't sleep, Geralt lets her rest on his chest. His slow, steady witcher heartbeat acts as a lullaby, calming her nerves. He often murmurs stories of their adventures, reminding her that she's never alone as long as he's around.
Unspoken Understanding: Geralt and his daughter have an unspoken understanding of each other's emotions and needs. They can communicate without words, knowing when the other needs space, comfort, or a listening ear.
Protective Stares: When they're out in public, Geralt's protective instincts kick in. He'll give anyone who looks at her a stern, warning glare, ensuring they keep their distance. She often teases him about being an overprotective dad, but secretly, she appreciates it. However he'll always observe anyone who gets too close to his daughter, especially young men who may be interested in her romantically. He watches them like a hawk and isn't afraid to make his presence known if he feels they're crossing boundaries.
Special Nicknames: Geralt has a soft spot for calling her by special nicknames, like "Little Wolf". These names are his way of showing affection without having to say the words out.
Inside Jokes: They share a ton of inside jokes from their adventures together. These jokes often involve specific monsters, places they've been, or humorous situations they've found themselves in. They can exchange a knowing glance and burst into laughter while others look on in confusion.
For instance, they might exchange a knowing glance and say: "Well, it's not another cursed Djinn, at least."
Grooming Ritual: Just as wolves in a pack groom each other as a sign of care and affection, Geralt has a ritual of carefully checking her equipment, for example ensuring her sword is sharp...
Hugs with Heart: Geralt's hugs may not be frequent, but when he does embrace her, it's full of warmth and love. He squeezes her gently, and it's a silent reassurance that no matter what challenges they face, they'll always have each other. OR It's a strong, one-armed embrace that speaks volumes about his affection and protection.
Nurturing Nature: Geralt may not be the most nurturing person, but when she is feeling unwell or has had a rough day, he surprises her with simple comforts like a warm meal, a cozy blanket, or a soothing cup of tea. He does these things quietly, without drawing attention to them.
Words of Encouragement: Whenever his daughter faces a challenge, Geralt is there to offer words of encouragement. He believes in her abilities and constantly reminds her that she's more than capable of handling whatever comes her way.
"Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you need it. You don't have to carry everything on your own shoulders."
The "Real Daughter" Comment: If anyone were foolish enough to suggest that she isn't his real daughter, Geralt's response would be swift and stern. He'd shut down such remarks with a single cold look and a firm, "She's my daughter, and that's all that matters."
"I've raised her, protected her, and loved her since she was just a frightened child. That makes her my daughter, no matter what anyone says."
The Origin Question: If she were to ask about her origins, Geralt would sit her down and explain the circumstances of how he found her. He'd emphasize that it doesn't matter where she came from; what matters is the family they've become and the love they share.
"You're my family, Little Wolf. Blood doesn't make family; the bonds we forge do." "No matter where life takes you, always know that you have a home here at Kaer Morhen, and you have a family who loves you."
Proud Dad Moments: Geralt is incredibly proud of her talents, whether it's her proficiency in combat or her mastery of magic. He doesn't shy away from expressing his pride when she accomplishes something remarkable, even if it's just a simple, approving nod.
Shared Secrets: They have a few secrets that only they know, like a hidden spot in Kaer Morhen where they go to stargaze.
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lillian-nator · 4 years
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I haveth returned to redeem myself: Tommy is anxious abt Phil being mad at him for sneaking out again, but he decides to text techno bc he and Tubbo needs picked up and they're very cold, Techno, realising he prob should be mad but not being mad after seeing Tommy and Tubbo just waiting for him and laughing and joking instead he just sighs and asks what stupid things Dream did at the party once they get in the car (blackmail purposes obviously) and just settles for seeing Tommy light up and tell him how Dream fell down the stairs, at least his brother is having fun, techno says to himself - 💙 (Tommy totally got made to clean technos room as thanks for not ratting him out)
Blue, you are my lord and savior. I have to answer your other ask after this - I don’t give you enough credit Blue. 
SO, Tommy keeps sneaking out because he can. He has only been caught two times. The one time he was high. And the time Techno caught him. 
All three of his brothers couldn’t imagine how much Tommy sneaks out, and then helps Tubbo out of his own window - I mean, Tommy probably learned how to pick locks at one point just because he can. They would never know that in the night, most of the time, Tommy is out and about, exploring abandoned buildings or chilling throughout the town. 
One of Tommy’s favorite activities to do when out at night is house hopping. It’s something that Punz came up with, where, usually Dream, sneaks out of their house, and then sneaks into somebody else’s. Then those two people sneak into another person’s house, and then the three of them go to the next. Everyone has to text the ‘gang’ to see who is awake and down for the game first, but it usually ends up with a good 7 - 9 kids just sneaking around at night, laughing their heads off when Ponk gets stuck in his window again. They end up stealing snacks from each respective house, and then going to chill in Dream’s house, because he has a soundproof room. 
Sometimes they bring scooters and skateboards too, which is always fun. George always seems to have a few spare scooters around for people who need them, and Tommy borrows Dream’s extra skateboard - a skill he picked up very fast with the help of Karl. 
We’re getting off topic here, the night that Tommy called Techno, he was at another one of Dream’s infamous parties. 
How Technoblade and Wilbur got cut out of the loop when the entire Senior and Junior class was invited to this party is unknown - but Tommy damn well knows that he asked Dream to keep it away from his brother’s circles. It wasn’t only him that would be affected, but Tubbo too since Eret is one of Wilbur’s closest friends. Hell, if either of his brothers caught wind of the party, Purpled probably wouldn’t be able to make it. Technoblade has his ways. 
So, it was very late at night. Maybe 2 or 3 - or maybe even 4 in the morning. It was cold. So fucking cold outside. Cold enough that he knew that he wouldn’t make it trying to walk all the way home. 
Purpled had already gone home, his house only down the block, but Tommy and Tubbo were stuck waiting outside. 
Tommy knew that Dream would let them stay the night. He knew that. George and Karl were sure to stay over. He thought he saw Quackity passed out on the couch next to Punz - and Tommy wasn’t sure, but he thought he saw SapNap sleeping in Dream’s room when he headed out the door. 
It’s not that Tommy didn’t have a place to stay. It’s that if he stayed here, he would have to admit to Phil, Wilbur, and Techno that he snuck out. And Tubbo, who was in a similar situation to him, would have to admit that he was sneaking out to his brother, Eret. 
Tommy did know one person who he could call - who was definitely sober enough to drive, unlike the teens in Dream’s living room - that might not tell on him, and who was the only person he knew that would be up this late in the morning. 
And honestly, a maybe, in that moment, was enough for Tommy to call. 
When Technoblade first received a call from Tommy, he was confused. 
Techno was sat in his bed, computer on his lap, deep in his English Essay, when Tommy called him. Confused, he picked up, what could Tommy want that he couldn’t have come two doors down for? 
“Techno?” Tommy asked and shuddered. There were cars behind him. 
“Where are you Toms?” Techno grunted, he knew for sure that Tommy was not in his bedroom. “Did you get stuck the roof again?” 
“Yeah.” Tommy laughed, sounding drunk off of his tiredness, but Techno knew that Tommy wouldn’t be able to speak if he was actually drunk, he was there the one time Tommy drank. “About that.” 
“You snuck out again didn’t you.” Techno groaned, why couldn’t Tommy just do what he was asked for once?
“You know me so well Technoblade!” Tommy cheered his tone dripping with sarcasm. “We are at Dreams. He had a big party - woo hoo. Can you come pick us up?” 
“Who is us?” Techno asked, intrigued, but slowly getting out of his bed.
“Me and Tubs. It’s cold Techno, can you please come pick us up?” He could hear the desperation in the blonde’s voice. 
“Yeah.” Techno sighed. “I’ll be there in 5.” 
Driving there was a debate. Techno was arguing whether or not he should tell Phil. On one hand, his 15-year-old brother was consistently sneaking out until ungodly hours of the morning, to go to parties and other stupid shit. Shit that should probably be stopped by Phil. On the other hand it was great blackmail material and -  
He looked out his window, to see the two boys on the stairs. Laughing their asses off. A fond smile played on his lips as Tommy seemingly doubled over in laughter, rolling on the ground. 
“Tommy get out of the grass, you’re gonna stain your fucking jeans.” Techno snorted  at the boys. 
They both eagerly looked up, and Techno could see how visibly cold they were. Their noses and cheeks red, their shoulders shivering, and their breath visible.
“Hurry up, get in. We can get some coffee or something to warm you guys up.” 
Tommy and Tubbo both hurriedly climbing into the backseat, sitting close for more warmth. Techno threw them both a hoodie that he grabbed on his way out of the house. 
“Tubbo I want that back on Monday at school.” 
Tubbo rushidly put it on, speaking faster with every breath. “Thank you Techno. Could you just drop me off though, I need time to get back in before Eret notices.” 
“Yeah sure Tubs. We’ll get there in a minute.” 
The trio continued the drive in silence, Techno not being one to start the conversation, and Tommy and Tubbo trying to warm themselves up. 
Techno stopped the car a block away from Tubbo’s house, knowing that the car lights would bring suspicion to Eret who may or may not be awake at this time of night. 
“Thank you so much Techno! I’ll be sure to give you the hoodie back on Monday.” Tubbo exclaimed. 
“You got it Tubbo.” Techno smiled in the boy’s direction. 
As soon as Tubbo shut the car door, Techno could hear shuffling as Tommy climbed over the bar, sitting himself in the passengers seat next to Techno. 
Tommy’s eyes were slightly closed, he could tell how tired the boy was. I mean, Techno had no way of knowing how many times a week this boy regularly skipped sleeping. Sleep deprivation would crush him sooner or later. His blonde hair was a mess, sticking up in multiple directions out of the hoodie that was two-sizes too big on him. 
It dawned on Techno that it was Wilbur’s hoodie.
“You wanna get some coffee? Maybe a snack?” Techno offered, putting his hand on the shift, and turning around the car to back out of the street. 
He watched Tommy’s eyes light up at the sound of food, and a warm drink. 
The blonde hummed, “Yes please.” 
It was odd, really, For Techno to see this kind of contentment on his brothers face. It was always rushed excitement, or some sort of anger. Recently, Tommy had been really good at keeping his emotion in check - keeping his face calm when he was angry, or staying quieter when he was excited. 
Techno guesses that it’s just a part of Tommy growing up. 
Something that he is not willing to admit is happening. Not yet. 
But still, it was strange to see the smile cross his brothers face without thought, the blonde subconsciously snuggling closer into the hoodie. 
Techno sighed, a smile finding a place on his own face, “Did you have fun?” 
Tommy’s eyes lit up, shy smile forming into a wide grin. “You should’ve seen it Techno it was so fun. You should’ve seen Dream - he was a fucking mess. Wait till you hear the stories, he fell down his own stairs. Twice!” 
A fond smile still playing on his lips as he pulled into the Dunkin’ Donuts Drive Through. 
On one hand, his 15-year-old brother was sneaking out, going with people he shouldn’t be with, to places he shouldn’t be, sacrificing the sleep that he desperately needs at his age. On the other, his little brother was happy. Really, really happy. 
“Okay.” Techno decided, cutting Tommy off. “I won’t tell Phil, or Wilbur.” 
“Wait really?” Tommy asked skeptically. 
“Yeah.” He ruffled Tommy’s hair. 
“Cool.” Tommy decided. Techno moved up a spot in the Drive Through. 
“But,” Techno grinned, “You have to clean my room.” 
Tommy sighed, his mouth becoming a firm line. “Okay.” 
“Okay?” Techno asked. 
“Yeah,” His mouth forming a shy smile again, “Deal.” 
With that Tommy stuck out his pink finger - something that he hadn’t done since he was 8 years old. 
Techno blinked, then locked his finger with the blue-eyed teen. 
Maybe the old Tommy wasn’t gone just yet. 
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What if s/o ended up rejecting their marriage proposal? Not because there was someone else but instead from not being ready to commit. Maybe since they're still young and s/o doesn't want to hold them back from other opportunities now that the war is over? (whatever house or characters are fine! Thank you~)
[As someone with their own skepticism towards marriage, I can totally see this happening tbh. Those precious babies have basically spent their entire lives up until that point either battling in school or fighting a war, so a few years of me-time are definitely owed to them]- I’ll do BL for this since they were my first run. Hope you like it! 
Dimitri:
Let’s get one thing straight. Dimitri is ready to marry you and become your partner for life. The moment he popped out that ring he laid himself bare to you. He’s yours, and wants you to be his. 
Upon rejection he’ll be hurt, but he also won’t fight you. It is your decision how to spend the rest of your days after the war. By Sothis you’ve earned that right at least after everything that’s happened. 
It’s when you bring up the “holding him back,” issue where he’ll rebuttal. That familiar glint of distress will bypass him at the words. You could never. Hell, your presence alone shrouds his world in light and he makes sure that you know it before going your separate ways. Be it through a sweet kiss, or words of affirmation; he’ll do it all.
“My beloved...I will wait for you. I will always be waiting for you” 
He’s already lost so much, but he won’t lose you. He’ll wait as long as you need to feel comfortable.
He keeps the ring safe at all times in a pocket sewn into his cloak
From then on he won’t bring up marriage again until you do first. And when is happens? Get ready for him to whip out that bad boi all over again
 Ashe: 
For once he isn’t a stuttering mess. This is supposed to be a happy moment...so why aren’t you smiling? 
He came into the goddess tower entirely prepared for rejection, but that didn’t make it hurt any less 
Well, until you elaborated further. Ashe may be awkward but he is no fool. He knows where you’re coming from, and is happy you’re sharing how you feel. 
“If you want to wait, then we can wait,” would be his immediate response. He’d extend his arms out for a hug and wait for your initiative to respect your boundaries. If you accept he’s over the moon
Going slow doesn’t mean it won’t ever happen. This is a chance to treat you like the goddess you are in his eyes. From then on he’s sure to properly court you like he would have done if the war never happened
Dates, flowers, strolls in the woods, etc. He puts his knowledge of romance novels to use
One day you both will be wed, but for now he’ll appreciate the little things you do together. As long as you love each other then that’s what counts
Felix: 
The main reason he popped the question is because a life without you is one that he doesn’t want to live
I won’t sugarcoat this. When you reject him he gets upset. The goal of this was to ensure you’ll be in each others lives...but now what? Are you saying that he’s not good enough to share your life with?
He doesn’t say anything when you reject him(which is what scares you the most)
All you can glimpse is how his eyes glaze over, and that familiar scowl paint his lips
Felix storms off immediately to go let off steam before he says something he’ll regret
Leaves so fast that he drops the ring. 
Panics later when he can’t find it, searches for two days, and naturally concludes that you were the one to pick it up after asking around
You’re the one to approach him to return it. Naturally, as Felix does, he gets snappy 
“I don’t need your pity,” he says. It takes everything out of you to get him to listen beyond the rejection. Upon hearing that you just want to wait he calms down. 
He tries to play off his stubborn behavior but you see through it, just like you always have. You’ll still take him after that childish display, right?...right?
Dedue: 
Dedue is...discouraged. Who wouldn’t be after being rejected? 
It doesn’t show much though. He’s the type to kind of nestle those personal feelings down until no one is around 
Hope still remains though. Just as with the others, he knows that waiting does not mean forever. For now he will stay by his highness’ side while you take the time to find your place in the world
Dimitri actually takes the news harder than Dedue. He was certain that you to were going to be wed, and that Dedue would finally have the peaceful life he deserved 
After explaining the situation thoroughly he is happy for you both, and even offers to give Dedue as much time as he wants off to spend with you 
You both still go see the flowers of Duscur together, just as planned. That time is a memory he holds precious to his heart, and it made him come to realize how nice slowly learning about each other can be 
While not often, when you both take excursions together your bonds do grow. He loves when you share stories of the places you visit, and in turn learning more about you as a person. 
Sylvain: 
He’s been there and done that with commitment insecurities 
By far the most understanding of your situation out of all the lions. He’s lived with the fear that people would want him only for his crest his whole life. In all honestly, he’s relieved that you’re one to take things slow
There isn’t even a misunderstanding between you two. He waits till you’re entirely done talking to digest your answer. 
Hey, it’s better than flat rejection <~{Sylvain’s thought process}
“So...this means there’s still a chance?Yes!” his enthusiasm after being told no shocks you to the core
He’ll respect your wishes always. If you feel that you need time to find yourself before committing to him then he wouldn’t dream of stopping you
When you are ready to spend your lives together he will happily go flaunt to all his friends that he’s a taken man. That’s just his style.
Each and every day you spend together only makes him want to marry you more. When the time is right he will do everything in his power to ensure that you don’t regret having him at your side. 
 Ingrid: 
After the loss of Glenn her heart is fragile, but not glass 
She will be happy in all honesty. As long as you both care about each other then she could care less about putting a label on it 
It’s just that her family says otherwise, you know? She’s going to have to produce an heir at some point
But hey...some point doesn’t have to be now. She may be a knight by title but that doesn’t mean her dream ends here
While you’re off exploring the vast horizons of the world she’ll be off doing what she believes is right. From stabilizing the Galetea household, to aiding in the renovation for Faerghus. Just because the war is over doesn’t mean her job is
When you both do decide to settle down she’ll be genuinely happy. It will be when you both take time for yourselves, and can maybe not almost get killed every day 
Annette:
 Annette will probably shed a few tears post-confession, so be prepared. These are tears of happiness though. You do care about her, and you do want to stay with her even if it is not how she pictured it 
It may not be a proposal, but maybe one day???
“R-really? You mean it?” She’d say when you assure her that you share her feelings, but want to take things slow
She might playfully slap you when you express your views of holding her back
Yes she has potential but so do you. Never EVER think that she wants anyone else, or that she views you as baggage 
No matter where you go, what you do, or whatever happens in the world: Annette will always be in contact. She’ll send letters if you’re far, visit if you’re near, and don’t you ever forget it.
“Hello! I hope that you’re safe and eating well! I miss you so much-” Most letters start like this. She’s a worry-wart. 
Mercedes: 
Mercedes is a well-rounded person. Due to this she’ll most likely know how you feel before you even say anything. It’s a gift I tell you
Out of all the Lion’s she’ll be the one to suggest a courtship and time apart instead of you. She doesn’t expect a proposal, but will still express her feelings 
She has her own goals to fulfill now that the main fighting is over. While she’s in good health she wants to help people, so it doesn’t rub her wrong if you want to leave 
“Promise me to take care of yourself, okay” despite this she will always worry 
A proper courtship is in order for you two. She’ll bake you sweets, and you’ll prep the tea. When you both have downtime it’s like magic. Nothing beats getting to know each other without tomorrow’s battle hanging over your heads 
Just...don’t entirely leave. Even if you both are waiting it’s important to ensure each other feels validated. That goes for all relationships, not just yours with Mercedes 
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linn-zy · 3 years
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We'll meet again...
(Part 2) (part 1; https://linn-zy.tumblr.com/post/641461768657551360/well-meet-again )
Tangled RP story
Featuring Rapunzel, Eugene, Varian, Judy(OC of @punkydodd ) , Robert and Emeline (my OC's)
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Odette slept while being close to Judy for warmth. The baby-swan opened her eyes for a bit, before she went back to sleep. Then she shot them open and see the ghost in the middle of the room.
She ducked her head and hide behind a sleeping Judy, unsure if she should wake the others to let them know.
Soon another figure emerged from the smoke aswell, a tall handsome dark man, he tapped the woman on the shoulder and she turned to him with a smile.
"It's  been far too long my dear."
He took her to dance to the music.
"Hundred years as always, my love."
They spoke to one another, not seeming to notice anything around them, only being lost to each other.
Odette slowly moved her head up, still a little frightened. But her fear slowly calm down, she watched the two ghost dancing around the room. They didn’t noticed the sleeping group, only focusing on each other like they were in their own world.
Pascal also woke up soon  after, getting out of Rapunzels hair and making a little squeaky sound, watching the couple move around.
Varian stirred a and slowly opened up his and sitting up, causing Ruddiger to slide off his stomach and into his lap, still fast asleep.
“What’s going on? Did my trap work?”
He asked out loud while rubbing his eyes a bit.
"Hrrmm ? Is something happening ?"
Rapunzel yawned and blinked slowly.
The ghostly couple kept dancing, not knowing they were being watched.
"You look marvellous as always my darling..." the male spoke and even though he only spoke to her, it was heard all through the room.
"And you are as handsome as always, Robert..." the woman replied with a gentle smile.
Odette hopped on Judy, who groan in her sleep. “Five more minutes Ma..” she grumbled.
Varian removed his hands from his eyes and blinked a few times, letting out a long gasp at the sight of the ghosts.
“Guys look!”
He whispered and pointed at the scene.
“Wait, why didn’t my trap go off? They should have activated it...”
He mumbled and tapped his chin thoughtfully, did he miscalculate? It wouldn’t be the first time.
"Doesn't  look like your trap worked, Varian..." Rapunzel whispered as she peeked over the edge from their little camp that was slightly above the stairs.
"Shall we go talk to them ?"
Odette then peck at Judy’s face, waking her up. “Huh? What?” She pull herself up. “Did the ghost came?”
She turn her head and saw the two ghost. “They’re..dancing.” She whispered in surprise.
“It should have worked...oh well, guess it was a bust”
Varian shrugged a bit and looked at the ghosts again.
“They don’t look to be hostile...should we wake Eugene?”
"Nah...let him sleep....I'm gonna go closer."
Rapunzel said and stood up, going down the stairs then.
"Uuumm hello? Ghosts ?"
She waved her hand a bit to them and and smiled friendly.
Judy turn her head at the sleeping Eugene, who have his body lean on the wall and snoring softly, along with the other guards.
“Rapunzel wait!”
Varian quickly got up and followed Rapunzel, grabbing her arm.
“We need to think carefully about this. I mean they don’t look hostile but we don’t know what their intentions are”
"Oh Varian...look at them...they're just dancing...how bad can it be ?"
Rapunzel said to him and waved her hand a bit.
Varian bit his lip and sighed.
“Just...be careful, okay?”
He knew Rapunzel was capable of taking care of herself but he still got worried for her safety sometimes.
"Come on..." She pulled at his arm a bit to get him along, extremely excited.
"Hello...excuse me....ghosts ?"
The couple abruptly stopped in their dance, staring back at Rapunzel and Varian, a look of confusion.
"Robert, who are they?"
The woman asked the man.
"I don't know, they shouldn't be here...."
Judy stood up, while Odette hid behind her leg.
“Hello there.” She waved nervously at them with her other hand behind her back.
"Oh...hello there....Who are you ?"
The woman asked with a low whispy voice.
Rapunzel wked closer to them.
"I am Rapunzel....Princess Rapunzel actually...these are my friends, Pascal, Varian, Ruddiger, Judy and Odette....We were told that a ghost would appear in the castle and we wanted to see it...."
Varian was still a little cautious and kept close to Rapunzel, though he had to admit that he was fascinated by the ghosts. He had never seen them up close before, mostly because the first ghosts he saw tried to kill him.
Although being translucent Rapunzel could see the man had dark skin, light brown hair, somewhat lighter than Eugene, deep blue eyes and a little stubble goatee. He had a deep blue shirt, black pants, a thin looking sword at the side, a black cape that hung over one shoulder, attached with a golden brooch.
"Why are you two coming here ?" Rapunzel asked curiously.
The man sighed.
"To relive the last moment of our lifes, dancing together for hours and hours, I've just come back from many years in the war, my darling Emeline was loyaly waiting for my return every day...."
"Robert came back on my 18th birthday, a grand ball was held, no one belived that he had survived, it was a splendid and lovely night...." Emeline contined, getting something dreamingly in her eyes.
“It must be, you two have a wonderful love between.” Judy said, standing by Varian.
“This is fascinating ”
Varian exclaimed, circling the two ghosts to get a better look at them, his curiosity getting the better of him, he was till a little cautious though.
“How long have you been like this?”
He asked curiously, tilting his head to the side.
"Hundreds and hundreds of years I'm afraid." Robert answered politely.
, holding his lovers hand.
"We can only meet once every hundred year..." Emeline said.
"Oh no....that's so sad...." Rapunzel frowned.
“I am terribly sorry.” Judy sadly said. Odette tuck her head down in a sad manner.
Varian hummed.
“Hmm...well there should be a way for you to move on...Rapunzel, didn’t you help a ghost with that?”
He asked, looking to Rapunzel to make sure he remembered right.
“Maybe we can help them somehow?”
"Yes of course, with Ruth it was her wish for wanting to perform that had her stuck here....." Rapunzel said and then looked over to the two.
"What happened to you two ?" She tilted her head a little.
"The castle took fire, it burned to the ground, but me and Robert kept dancing, lost in each other....so every hundred year of that day, we come back and have our dance again until the fire appears and sweeps us away....."
"Hundred years is a long time..." Robert said quietly.
"But at least I get to see my Emeline again..."
“Soooo, if you complete your dance...you’ll find peace?”
Varian asked, a little skeptical.
“Does that mean we have to set fire to the castle?”
"Oh heavens no....The fire will appear just like we do...." Emeline chuckled a little.
"Like a memory playing up the past..." Robert spoke.
"I don't think there is anything you can do about it...."
“I wish there was.” Judy added, rubbing her arm. Odette nodded, agreeing.
“There has to be something, right?”
Varian asked, looking to Rapunzel again. She had more experience with situations like this so she would probably know what to do.
"Hmmm...I don't  kn...."
She didn't even have time to answer before Robert swooped  Emeline around, dancing with her again.
"We only have a few hours, darling. I wish to not waste them..." He said to her.
"Me neither, my love." Emeline replied to him.
Rapunzel  sighed sadly.
"What can we do? There has to be something? Right ?"
Judy place a hand on her shoulder. “We will find a way for them to Rest In Peace.” She said.
“These two doesn’t deserve to be trapped like this forever.”
“Do you think some kind of magic is involved?”
Varian asked Rapunzel, he couldn’t really make sense of the situation and he was pretty sure Alchemy wouldn’t be to much help.
Rapunzel hummed a little.
"Perhaps...."
She tapped her chin a little.
"What do you think happens if we get them out of here before the fire starts ? Or maybe....maybe if they kiss each other before the fire starts? A kiss of true love...."
“Hmm...it’s worth a shot right?”
Varian shrugged a bit and looked over the two dancing ghosts.
“Should we ask them about it? See if they’ve tried anything before?”
“We can try.” Judy said, looking at the couple dancing.
“They didn’t mention anything other than dancing when the fire got them.”
"Uhmm uh...excuse me....Robert...Emeline...?"  Rapunzel tried to get their attention, going around and around but then suddenly her eyes seemed to change, becoming almost dull, she took Judys hand since she was the closest and pulled her around to dance with aswell, now the two was  being  victims of the enchantment aswell.
“Raps?! What are you doi-“ But before she could finished, her eyes turned dullaswell and she danced with Rapunzel.
Odette honked in shock of this and ran to Eugene to wake him up.
“Uhhh...okay, definitely some kind of spell...”
Varian backed up and ran over to Eugene, shaking him a bit.
“Eugene! Wake up! I need your help”
He whisper-yelled, looking back at the group dancing.
Odette peck at Eugene on the nose, which makes him jolted awake and push Odette off him.
“What?! Is that ghost here?!” He look around.
Rapunzel danced around with Judy following the same dance that Robert and Emeline danced.
Twirling and swooping around to the odd music that both filled the room aswell as sounded to be far away, as if in a dream.
“Blondie? Kiddo?” Eugenes jaw dropped. “And, there is another ghost. Wow.” He got up and straighten his back from sleeping near the wall.
Varian chuckled a little, a little panicked since he didn’t know what he should do.
“Yeah...well they seem to be under some kind of spell that makes them dance”
He said and looked at the ghosts again.
“Maybe if we get them to stop dancing, Rapunzel and Judy will too and we can figure out how to break the spell!”
His eyes lit up as he got an idea and ran over to his satchel on the floor, starting to rummage through it.
“Sounds like a good idea Varian.” Eugene said, watching the dancing four.
Meanwhile Pascal ran around, trying to get Rapunzels attention to no avail, instead he was at the risk of getting stepped on, luckily Ruddiger ran in and picked the chameleon up, saving him from getting trampled.
Varian pulled out some chemical balls from his satchel and turned to the ghosts.
“Looks like it’s up to alchemy”
He went the safe route and threw a bath bomb at them, hoping the bubbles would distract them so they could talk.
TO BE CONTINUED
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Marinette's New Shield ch. 2
Ch.1
A/n: guys, thank you so much for your interest in my first posted miraculous story!!! I do have others that I play around with(literally wrote one while at work) and might decide to post those in some near future. This is a little longer than the first one. And I might make a little chapter series. I don't own miraculous ladybug!! And please dont steal this :D
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Plans are simple, especially if you do it accordingly. Lila's plan was easy to see through. Make a few little lies about your life to get people's attention, shed a few tears to get what you want, make sure no one stands in your way.
Things seemed to have backfired with Marinette, so Lila made sure to spin those lies towards Marinette. Little bullying antics and maybe one or two threats. Ruby doesn't like amateurs, especially ones like her who take advantage of others. It's also the class's fault for believing things that could be checked online.
In the few weeks she's been here, she knew everyone's name and other information. One surrounding factor was that Marinette has helped all of them and has gotten nothing in return. Genuinely, that's what a good person does. But in Marinette's case, they take advantage of her kindness. And since Lila arrived, they've ignored all the good things she did for them and thought the young designer was a jealous bitch.
Be confident in yourself. She told the designer before leaving that day. There's a complexity to making plans. The crucial thing is that it doesn't backfire. Somehow, Marinette trusted Ruby to make things right. And Ruby would make sure to rightfully deserve that trust.
Alya's friendship with Marinette was more or less normal at first, a friend trying to encourage the other to be more confident and stand for herself. It worked wonders. Then Alya starts accusing Marinette of not having facts when she should have them first. She's the journalist, not Marinette. And yet, believed those lies a pretty Italian was spilling. Hypocrite.
They would regret doing losing Marinette. Ruby would make sure of it.
"Rubes!" The girl in question looked up at her name being called, seeing Alya walking towards her, Lila next to her. She had a scowl on her face but quickly changed to a smile when Alya turned to her. Your reaction times are pathetic.
"What can I do for you ladies?"
"We're having a picnic later at the park and we were wondering if you wanted to join us. The whole class will be there!" Alya says excitedly. Ruby had a feeling it two certain people weren't invited, however, she didn't say anything.
"I'll have to check if I'm able to. A family member of mine asked for a small photoshoot session and I promised I'd be there on time."
"Oh Wow!" Alya's excitement seemed innocent enough, her interest viewable from miles around. "You're a model like Adrien?" Lila seemed interested in the conversation, seeing as she looked up in surprise.
"Not really. I pose for a few photos, but I'm more the one behind the camera. Well that's what I'm still learning anyways." She replied watching both girls reactions. One of pure excitement and the other of skepticism. If Lila didn't believe her, that's her problem. Even her uncle Gabriel was impressed with her skills, so she had no interest in impressing a common liar.
Her beginning plan is simple, befriend the class to get to know them. But not get close to any if them but Marinette, who needed the most support. That was step one. Lila already has the mindset that Ruby could be planning, but that was the point. So the liar could be aware of what was to come, just not know how much. And how Ruby loves it when they don't know.
"What else do you do?" Alya states excitedly, bringing the girl out of her thoughts. The 'reporter' had her phone out, filming her.
"Nothing special really. I write for a small media company. They're helping me with getting both my informative and creative pages out there. I have friend editing a small book I'm writing in English as we speak."
"In English?! What a scoop! You have to give me details, girl!" Alya practically screamed, her eyes shinning brightly. Surprisingly Lila hasn't said anything, but Ruby had no doubt the girl would make up a lie that related to what she heard.
"Maybe later. There's some things I have to do. As well as homework." Ruby stated, leaning back on the bench she was at in the first place. Alya deflated a bit but understood, both girls waving goodbye before leaving. Lila looked back at Ruby, glaring a little at her, but the girl wasn't worried. She raised an eyebrow before rolling her eyes, taking out her phone to study.
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True to Ruby's word, she was the one behind the camera. But she wasn't alone. One of the model's that works for Gabriel Agreste himself was there, along with Adrien, his photographer, Gorilla, Chloe, and Marinette. Ruby invited the girls and ran into Adrien who wanted to talk with Ruby when they both got breaks.
The photo shoot was going well, both Marinette and Chloe impressed by the professionalism Ruby had.
"You lied to Alya and Lila?"
"Technically I didn't. This model is actually a close friend, almost family. And Adrien is a family member, so only you guys know this. But what they don't know, won't hurt em." Ruby replies, when they get a small break to stretch before another shoot.
"And yet it could if they see us here." Adrien says, walking up to the three girl's. Guess it's time. Adrien glanced at Marinette before turning back to his cousin, his eyes telling her everything.
"Guys I'll be back. Me and Adrien are going to talk for a bit." Marinette and Chloe shared a look before nodding, watching as the cousins moved away.
"I know what I said to her was wrong," Adrien started, not waiting Ruby to speak. "Taking the high road isn't really ideal, but I want to help her. The smile I used to see is so fake now, and I can see she's hurting." Adrien had small tears in his eyes, and Ruby saw something shift in his shirt.
"Rubes, I don't know what to do." The blonde boy said and he looked like the same 6 year old who wondered why his father barely had time for him. Silently, she stepped forward and gave her cousin a hug, feeling him wrap his arms around her. They stayed like that for a little bit, before she pulled away and ruffled his hair.
"Admitting that is already progress. All you have to do now is talk with her. Apologize and listen to her side of the story. These so called akumas may target Lila if she gets found out, yes, but that would also make her a willing target. I heard from Marinette that she has been akumatized 3 times. You have every right to not join in me taking down Lila, but as long as you're there for Marinette, that's enough." Ruby spoke gently, patting her cousin's blonde little head. He smiled brightly, his watery green eyes shinning.
"Thank you Rubes. I don't know what I would do with you."
"You'd mope around the mistake you made until it was too late." She deadpanned, and the blonde laughed.
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Not far from where the cousins were, two girls watched in shock of what was happening. Alya quickly took out her phone and recorded, all while Lila fummed next to her. Adrien is mine!
"Lets ask them! Maybe Ruby's a rival." Alya said, wiggling her eyebrows at Lila, who quickly changed her facial expression to shock. The blogger grabbed Lila's arm and dragged her over to the two.
"...of course I love her, she's family you idiot. And one of the best female models around. Unless we got Marinette to join. She gives off two tones, I'm surprised you havent noticed."
"Well you do have a special sense for these things." Adrien shrugged lazily, wrapping an arm around her shoulder.
"Well she gives off a type of flower princess for one. Think about it. She already has flower designs, I've seen them by the way, and with her modeling one of those outfits and you with your title as sunshine child? The fans will go wild! But underneath that flower princess is a storm. Like a female warrior naturally leading everyone to peace." Ruby ranted off, fully aware of company they were gonna have.
"I never thought about it that way. I mean yeah, I call her our everyday ladybug, but flower princess makes more sense. Actually--"
"Hey guys!" Ruby and Adrien turned to see Alya with her phone out, loosely followed by a dragged Lila, who glared dangerously at Ruby.
"This is Alya coming to you with a new scoop! This is Ruby, she's a new student at out school and have we got news! She's a photographer, a model, and a writer! Granted, she hasn't traveled or given us a bunch of stories like my best friend Lila, but she's already up in the charts. And look at this!" Alya turned the camera to show Ruby and Adrien hold each other rather intimately. "Could they be a couple? Or is Ruby a rival to famous Lila?"
"Wait what?" Ruby raised an eyebrow, glancing at her cousin, who practically wanted to facepalm.
"Come on, girl! We know Adrien is the ultimate heartthrob with his sweet personality. Now, spill. Do you guys like each other? This is another rivalry between two well known people?" Alya said, practically shoving the camera at their faces. Ruby frowned deeply, moving the camera out of the way, much to Alya's confusion.
"I don't like cameras so close to me, thank you very much. And second me and Adrien are friends, we've known each other for years." Ruby stated, growing annoyed with Alya.
"But even friends become couples! If I didn't think Lila had a chance with Adrien, you guys would make a cute couple!" Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say. Ruby watched as Lila fummed even more, her eyes now on all three of them. Alya blissfuly unaware while Adrien slowly backed away, Ruby standing in front of him.
Lila radiated so much negative energy, Ruby knew it was only a matter of time before an akuma came. True to her thought, she spotted a black butterfly fluttering over to the Italian girl. Somehow, as if sensing it, she turned, spoting the akuma before smirking. Thinking quickly, she pushed Adrien back and dashed past Alya, just as Lila was about to grab the akuma.
Ruby grabbed her wrist and with her other hand, let the akuma flutter to her family bracelet. Everyone stared in shock as Ruby let go of Lila and fell on the floor, holding her head. She vaguely heard Alya and Adrien yell out her name in concern.
Not far from where they are, Marinette felt her purse shift in the direction where the cousins had left and turned, gasping when she saw Ruby holding her head as Adrien, Alya, and Lila --in her case pretend-- to calm Ruby down. She saw the purple outline and dashed towards them, Chloe right behind her.
"Hmm, you are not ms. Rossi. No matter, your protective anger of wanting to help a friend is powerful. White knight, I give you the power to protect your friend from a manipulative liar. In return, I want Ladybug's and Chat Noir's miraculous."
"No." Ruby said loudly, her eyes snapped open as she slowly stood up, wobbling in her place. No one touched her, but stayed close in any case. "You made a mistake, Hawkmoth. Because I know now who you are." She said quietly, a hunt of saddness in her voice. Everyone around her was freaking out, but Marinette just kept staring at Ruby, slowly inching toward.
She wrapped her fingers lightly on Ruby's akumatized bracelet, and the girl snapped her head to the young designer. "Have fun trying to get your akuma back, Hawkmoth. I'm keeping it until Ladybug comes to purify it."
"You insolent girl! Give in to your anger!" Hawkmoth practically yelled, sending a wave of pain to her. She winced, closing her eyes tightly as she felt Marinette grab both of her wrists, grounding her.
"I have no anger. You're trying to give me yours. Now if you'll excuse me, I have things to do." Ruby calmly stated, severing the connection between her and the villain. Once it was gone, she groaned, falling forward. If it wasn't for Marinette holding her, she would've collapsed.
"Rubes can you hear me?" Marinette says quietly, Chloe trying to shush the growing group around them. Ruby blinked a few times as her eyes began to focus on blue eyes.
"H-hey maribug." The girl finally said, watching as Marinette let out a sigh of relief. She let Ruby lean on her, keeping a careful eye of the akumatized item.
"Ruby thank you so much! I would've been akumatized if you hadn't saved me." Lila spoke first, smiling brightly at her, though her eyes held a dangerous glint. Somehow the whole class was there, thanking her and asking if both she and Lila were okay.
The girl just smiled weakly, still feeling the negative effects of the akuma. It took a while bit eventually the class left, having a picnic to go in another area of the park.
Only Alya and Lila stayed behind, one filled with worry while the other was filled with silent anger. "Ruby, you sure you're okay?" Alya asked, warily glancing at Marinette, who was still holding on to the girl.
"I'm fine. Marinette can take care me. It's not like I have anything against her." Ruby deadpanned, before quickly relaxing so the akuma can't turn her. Alya seemed shocked by the statement, and had no time to respond, feeling Lila pull her away.
"Chloe, help me get her out to a more secluded area." Marinette spoke, the blonde nodding. Adrien had disappeared, probably getting something or going back to the photo shoot.
Both girls helped Ruby to the back of the bakery, which was the closest. Marinette left, saying she'll bring some water and cookies. So Ruby stayed with Chloe, who for some reason was having a mental breakdown, though she hid it well.
Ruby closed her eyes and leaned her head on Chloe's shoulder, waiting for Marinette or Ladybug.
Only after a few minutes, both Ladybug and Chat Noir arrive quietly, not wanting to startle the girl. Chloe-- who had a red face, Marinette would talk to her later-- gently woke Ruby up, and saw saw the heroes in front of her.
"Are you okay?" Ladybug asked softly, chat helping her sit up.
"I'm fine, Ladybug. Just a little tired. The akuma is in my bracelet." She holds up her arm, and a darkened bracelet practically glares at the heroes.
"Chat Noir said that he saw you were keeping the akuma, and not being akumatized is very brave of you." Ladybug smiled, removing the bracelet and handing it to Chat Noir.
She summoned a lucky charm, catching it and staring in confusion at the item. It was a phine that had a picture of Chloe, Ruby, Adrien, and Marinette. Chloe face was red while Ruby held her possessively, and Marinette and Adrien were smiling in satisfaction.
Later. The heroine thought to herself as Chat Noir destroyed the bracelet and she caught the akuma, purifying it and throwing the lucky charm in the air. The little ladybugs fixed the broken bracelet and Ruby practically relaxed against Chloe.
"Do you know how the akuma came to you anyways?" Chloe said after a while, her face beet red.
"Alya thought me and Adrien were flirting with each other. Which one, gross, and two we're cousins. And even if we weren't related, he'd be like a little brother to me. So the reporter, who really doesn't know what she's doing, kept saying all this stuff that made me seem like a big deal and could rival Lila. Obviously she didn't like that. Then Alya said that if she didn't think Lila and Adrien would look good, I'd look great with him." Ruby said, rolling her eyes while Ladybug pinched the bridge of her nose.
"Ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous. Ladybug, you need to do something about lie-la. And the supposed 'ladyblog' that is filled with lies." Chloe huffed, watching Chat Noir nodding a little in agreement.
"Actually. I have a plan, and I could use your help." Ruby stated, smirking at the heroes.
The Paris saviors looked at each other, the black clad hero nodding at his partner. Turning back to Ruby, Ladybug smirked, a hand on her hip.
"We're listening."
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notamyope · 6 years
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I REMEMBERED THE PROMPT!!! i sent it to another prompt blog but consider: kara goes to alex, concerned that lena has a heart condition because her heart always stutters when they're together. cue alex's gay laughter
I sort of had a hard time with this, just because the idea of going to an older sibling for academic advice is… Kind of weird to me? So I sort of went with a different take on this. 😆🙈
Thank you for sending this in though! I had fun writing this and was giggling, so I really appreciate it. 🙈
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Day 8 - 10/16 - 11/05
“I need your notes from medical school.” Kara rushes in right past Alex.
“Hello, Alex! It’s so nice to see you, it’s been a while. How have you been?” Alex mutters to herself, shutting her front door.
“Alex! There’s no time! Where are your cardiovascular notes!” Kara yells from the direction of Alex’s office.
“Why do you even need them?” Alex asks, moving to her fridge. Her hand hovers over a beer bottle, but ultimately decides she’s in the mood for ginger ale instead.
“I just- I need it!”
Alex shuts the fridge door, and snatches a magnetic bottle opener, inscribed with #1 Sister, hanging off it. “They’re probably in one of the boxes on the top, with the rest of my notes.” She says under her breath, just as she pops the cap off.
She hears the blatant abuse of Kara’s superspeed, and the moment she’s finished taking her first sip, she hears a resounding, “Found it!”
“Great, so…. why are you looking through my notes this time?” Alex asks, snapping the tool back in place and turning around to see Kara already seated at couch, already set up on the coffee table with a propped up tablet and keyboard by her notebook and old text.
“No reason!”
Alex winces at the volume, “Kara.”
“Oh, sorry.” Kara says, at a more normal tone this time.
“Uh huh.” Alex strides over, resting her arms against the back of the couch and peering over her sister’s head. “So you’re just going over-“ She leans in closer, eyes narrowed to get a better look at the chapter and notes, “-The Anatomy of the Heart and Cardiovascular System: The Structure and Function of the Heart, subsection; The Cardiac Cycle, while having a page opened to WebMD for Heart Disease, just for… no reason?”
“Yup!”
“Uh huh…” Alex slowly nods with a knowing smile. She takes another sip from her drink. “I mean, you could just ask me, you know.” She says, despite being fully aware of exactly why Kara no longer comes to her in regards of a medical problem.
“I’m not asking you for help, because the few times I asked you, you convinced me that there was a parasite in Eliza’s stomach.”
“That was years ago, get over it.”
“I just came to Earth! I didn’t know anything about the digestive system!!!”
“You were fine.”
“I thought there was parasite! Inside Eliza!”
“You only thought that for a few days.”
“I couldn’t look at Eliza without crying in fear!”
“Yeah, but you-“ Alex is barely able to stifle her laughter due to years of practice. “You learned otherwise!”
“And then you told me that sneezing was a way to expel germs.”
“That’s still true!”
“You told me they were germs that helped humans function!”
“In a way!”
“Every time someone sneezed, I thought they were gonna die soon!”
“Alright, look. Do you want an apology? Because if you do, then I’m sorry.”
Kara frowns, tilting her head up. “Really?” She asks with rightful skepticism.
And Alex, outright lies and nods. “Yes. I honestly just want to help you out this time. I’m worried for you, you know? You are my little sister.”
Kara stares at her carefully, but naively decides to believe her. “Oh. Then….. I guess….. Thanks.” She says with a small smile of satisfaction.
Alex slyly smiles, reaching down to rub Kara’s arm in reassurance. “Now, why are you looking through… all that.” She gestures with her bottle.
Hesitantly, Kara turns back to her notes and twiddles her thumb. “I think Lena might have a heart condition.”
“Oh no.” Alex says as concerned as possible, “Why do you think that?”
“Well, every time we first see each other, her heart kind of- I don’t know! It picks up!”
“Sounds serious.” Alex nods
“You think so?!” Her sister’s eyes widen
“Definitely. Tell me more.”
“Well, I just- I don’t know! It’s only whenever we’re together that her heartbeat becomes irregular…. Do you think it’s bad?”
Alex pauses, considering in thought. “I think so. I can’t tell for certain without a proper check up, but I really think she might have Autem Canes - which is more commonly known as Updawg.”
Kara blinks, “What’s… what’s updawg?”
And Alex promptly bites the inside of her cheek and attempts to look as somber as possible, “It’s a medical condition that causes abnormal flutters of the heart around certain people that carry an Amare gene. It’s an aggressive reaction, and honestly I highly suggest that you let Lena know as soon as possible before it’s… too late.”
Predictably, Kara jumps up and rushes to the nearest window, barging it open and flying out as fast as she could.
She waits a few seconds until she thinks it’s safe, and Alex throws her head back in mischievous laughter.
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