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cursivebloodlines · 11 months

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❛ can we just have one more kiss. ❜ (Danielle/Logan)

A dark chuckle escaped his lips. “Can’t get enough of me, hmm?” Logan couldn’t resist teasing. He was deflecting, as usual. Or maybe he really was that arrogant. Either way, he knew damn well that he certainly could not get enough of her. The truth was, Logan would kiss Danielle any and every time she wanted him to, until the end of days. It had already happened before, after all. In a perfect world, maybe he would have gladly accepted it. But this was not a perfect world and despite what may have happened before, he was still a man of morals. Even if said morals turned to be questionable from time to time, usually when Danielle was concerned. Matters of the heart were a truly complicated manner. He’d always thought the saying, ‘Right person, wrong time’ was a load of bullshit, an excuse. But boy, he could not be more wrong if he tried. He let his resolve crumble once. Once was a mistake; twice, however, was deliberate.

However, Logan would hardly call the first time a mistake. The only reason it could be was simply due to the situation. He was unavailable. Natalie was a lovely woman, and he was making every attempt to make it work; he couldn’t bear to hurt her. Sure, their blossoming relationship was still in its early stages but that didn’t mean it was okay to fool around with someone else. That’s not the sort of man he was. And if some man dared to try that on any one of his younger sisters, he would kill them. He should be setting an example. But as usual, all thoughts of logical were chucked out of the window wherever Danielle was concerned. But where did this leave them, exactly? How did she feel about Logan? Did she even have feelings towards him or was this an experiment? To see how far he could be pushed before deciding in the end that she didn’t want him. Because if he could straddle the line between her and someone else, who's to say he wouldn't do the same to her in the end? He would never subject her to such pain, but he wasn't foolish—well, mostly. He understood how easily these actions could be misconstrued.

One more kiss. The words hung in the air, heavy with finality. It felt like a goodbye, absurd as that seemed. Did it have to be this way? Surely, she knew the depths of his feelings for her... He had professed them enough times, humiliating himself in the process. Initially passing it off as a joke when he faced rejection. Then awkwardly stumbling through his words, her struggling to find the right response when there was none. But still, if she wanted anything, if she wanted him in any capacity, he would willingly oblige without hesitation.

But first…

A small hint of a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips as he drew a deep breath and closed the distance between them. Logan regarded her with reverence, drinking in every detail of her face. "Okay," he murmured, his voice barely audible. Carefully tucking strands of her hair behind her ear, he relished the moment, savouring it like the fleeting taste of forbidden fruit. Could she hear the pounding of his heart, the thunderous anticipation echoing in his chest? Logan inched closer, his lips hovering tantalizingly close to hers, but then he hesitated. It was a tease, his own twisted way of provoking her, silently daring her to bridge the gap.

And then, at the last possible second, he moved upward, bypassing her lips and pressed his mouth gently against her forehead. Lower, he trailed kisses to her cheeks, one and then the other. His heart pounded like a drum against his ribcage with each tender touch. Lingering beneath her earlobe, he pressed his lips to the curve of her neck. Logan paused, his breath a ghostly caress on her skin. "But first, tell me this," he murmured with a low, unsteady voice, struggling to rein in his own rapid breaths. His tongue darted out, briefly licking his lips in a fervent mix of anticipation, desire and (dare he say) nerves for what lay ahead. "What is it that you truly want?"

#overnightheartbeats #also i have tess/diego to be published after this AND i've finished a zoe/eric but i want to read that one over before publishing it - i'll #probs do that tomorrow BUT ENJOY THEM FOR NOW #logan is a menace i am going to kill him fr and i'm so sorry this is so long....u should see the others. sorry if its bad am rusty!!#I WANT TO SLAP HIM LMAO #muse ;; logan chadwick #logan x danielle #logan chadwick ;; answered memes #overnightheartbeats ;; danielle

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incorrect-koh-posts · 2 years

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First of all - love the blog! You posting KoH content always pleases me, and thank you especially for sharing what you write as that takes extra courage.

Now, headcanon asks! Raymond of Tripoli is my favourite character of the era as well, so I'm happy to see some bits about him here. Also great is the fact that you seem to vibe with him quite well! He would be pleased. Could you indulge me, please?

☼ - appearance headcanon ♒ - cooking/food headcanon ☆ - happy headcanon ■ - Bedroom/house/living quarters headcanon

(When I had my car crash and a limp with it, he came to mind and that is just amusing in a way. The fact he's got one certainly makes me feel better about mine. I was warmed by the earlier post that said he doesn't mind his that much either.)

thanks!

Hi :) Thank you very much for your kind words, it really means a lot to hear that someone enjoys what I post here. Especially the non-Baldwin stuff. Good old Raymond has been living rent-free in my head for the past two years and simply refuses to leave, so I'm glad there are other people who like him and that I'm not screaming into the void like a raving lunatic.

Having a car crash sounds absolutely horrifying to me, though. I very much hope you are okay now. If not, then all my best wishes to you ❤ I've thankfully never had a limp or any serious health issues myself, so I'll limit myself to saying that I don't think these things are anything to be ashamed of. Claiming that they don't affect a person's life in some way would be lying, but we are all of us supposedly "damaged" in some way - whether inwardly or outwardly - and trying to make the best of it under our individual circumstances.

And I think that's why a lot of people feel drawn to the character of Baldwin (and, to a lesser extent, to Tiberias) in Kingdom of Heaven. It's the kind of "this man has been through a lot but he's still standing" mentality that they both exhibit. Which is particularly interesting in regard to Tiberias, since none of the historical sources ever mention Raymond having a limp or an old injury bothering him.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. I'm very happy to indulge you, so let's get on with the headcanon : )

RAYMOND III OF TRIPOLI (Part 2)

☼ Appearance

In terms of looks, Raymond knows he's been dealt a better hand than most other men. Tall and slim, he is rather handsome even after ten years of captivity; and even though his sharp, wolfish features and the scar marring the right side of his face can make him appear somewhat sinister, the soft brown eyes tell a different story. Still, while his height and harsh face have mostly served him well in politics and in war, Tiberias is quite aware that his appearance is not one that instantly inspires trust. The worst things he has heard others say on that topic over the years were that he looked "scrawny", "like a burnt carcass", and "older than he should be". He shrugged it off then; but sometimes, when he passes one of Sibylla's mirrors in the palace and catches a glimpse of his own reflection, he wonders at his crow's feet and the flecks of grey in his hair and for the life of him cannot fathom where all the years have gone.

In any case, he always makes sure he is well-dressed and well-groomed. (Though he wouldn't admit to it, even an old war horse like him isn't entirely exempt from vanity.) He may not be everyone's type, but Raymond knows there are still a not inconsiderable number of ladies among Sibylla's court that wouldn't say no to him. Despite the silver at his temples and his ill-sorted leg, he is, after all, rather ... well-preserved. So when he notices a lady trying to catch his eye, there is a good chance he'll take her up on the unspoken offer of some harmless teasing and flirting. Tiberias isn't the philanderer Godfrey was, but sometimes he is glad to be reminded that the boyish charm hasn't worn off entirely just yet.

♒ Cooking / Food

William of Tyre wrote about Raymond that he was very moderate in his eating and drinking habits, much more restrained than the average man. Considering that it is unclear how well he was treated during his time as a prisoner in Aleppo, it seems unlikely to me that he was a picky eater - you don't survive this long as a captive of the enemy if you're particular about food. So, while his time in captivity may have led Reynald of Châtillon to overeating, perhaps for Raymond things went in the opposite direction: making him regard food as a means to an end and not much more. He simply lacks the enjoyment that for most people comes with a good meal, especially when he's dining alone, and often has to remind himself to eat something or else he'd just forget.

While the European style of cooking isn't much to his taste, Raymond is rather fond of the Arabic cuisine and actually keeps a Saracen cook at Tripoli. He generally leans more towards spicy than towards sweet; but find him some atrocity like candied ginger and he'll happily lick the sugar crumbs from his beard like a cat that found the cream. Other than that, Tiberias likes a good wine as much as anyone. To his own chagrin, however, he gets tipsy quite easily and thus tends to limit himself to a cup or two before he begins to make a fool of himself. Godfrey has a wealth of stories on that matter from their younger days which he likes to tell at the most inopportune of times, claiming that "even a nun could drink you under the table, my friend". Tiberias denies everything.

☆ Happy

Raymond hasn't had the kindest of lives, so happiness isn't an emotion that comes easily to him - especially with the times being what they are, and the kingdom in such peril. Malicious gossip has it the Count of Tripoli is actually incapable of smiling: "With his dour face," they say, "surely he can't do aught but scowl". Which, of course, could hardly be further from the truth. Though, like any other lord of some importance, he tries to keep his temper in check around the clucking courtiers, Tiberias is a man who will openly show his happiness if he is in the right company. He is a man who likes to laugh and make merry; and perhaps he'd even be a happy man, if the circumstances were different.

There are many things that make this grumpy old knight happy. But seeing how used he is to doing things for other people, what he would probably appreciate the most would be someone doing something for him, for once. It could be something as simple as his lover helping him take off his boots after a long day; or a friend whisking him away from his duties for an afternoon spent in the city or the falconer's mews or exploring the countryside on horseback; or just a heart-felt thank you from someone for some advice Tiberias gave them. The possibilities are practically endless. (Another favourite of his, though a rare occurrence, is when someone at a courtly gathering gives him unmistakable signals that they'd like to dance with him, even though everybody knows full well that the Count of Tripoli dances like a three-legged donkey at best.)

Depending on the setting and situation, Raymond will definitely show the ones he's with that he is happy - and not merely by way of a twinkle in his eye. He can get downright giddy when the occasion allows for it. If he is really over the moon, he'll grin broadly and laugh his barking laugh, only to then either fiercely pat the closest man's back or sweep the nearest woman off her feet and into a very tight embrace. It happens rarely, but it does happen. He has heard from quite a few people over the years that one of their favourite things about him are the long, deep dimples that appear on either side of his mouth when he smiles.

■ Bedroom / House / Living Quarters

Raymond has quite a few dwellings, actually. There are his chambers at the palace of Jerusalem, plus very likely a house he keeps in the city for when he has guests of his own, then there is Castle Tiberias by the Sea of Galilee, and his ancestral home of Tripoli. Hence, a lot of space to decorate.

His living quarters at the royal palace are rather sparsely furnished; he seldom entertains visitors or spends much time there, and the state of his rooms reflects that he basically only comes there to sleep. They're nice enough - with painted tiles on the walls and gauzy curtains, ferns on the windowsills and flagstone floors that stay cool even in summer - but impersonal.

Castle Tiberias is Eschiva's domain; it's her home, after all, and since Raymond only married her about a dozen years ago, the place doesn't really say much about him, either. That's not to say that it isn't beautiful, though. As Eschiva's ancentors likely came from somewhere near Paris, the castle is more Norman in its architecture and interiors. Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the castle gardens never lack for water, and the view of the lake at sunset, strewn with the tiny boats of the fishermen from the neighbouring villages, is quite a sight to behold. At night, with the wooden shutters flung open, Raymond falls asleep to the sound of the waves lapping at the shore, reminding him of home.

The Citadel of Saint-Gilles at Tripoli is the place closest to Raymond's heart. Built on Mons Peregrinus, you can see the dark waters of the Mediterranean from the top of its parapets, hear the seagulls cry and smell the salt in the air. With his parents constantly at odds with one another, it wasn't always a happy childhood that he spent there, but nowadays he often misses Tripoli and regrets not being able to go there more frequently. In terms of interiors, the citadel really leans into the mix of Eastern and European styles that also characterises the palace of Jerusalem. The colour scheme is much warmer, however: instead of the blue-ish hues which you'll find in Jerusalem, Tripoli is full of the reds and golds that make up the coat-of-arms of the Counts of Saint-Gilles. The rafters of the high rooms as well as a great deal of furniture are made from dark wood, and there are lots of eclectic fabrics and textures that Tiberias is actually rather fond of. In his private chambers, high up in one of the towers, Arabic elements dominate; he has a great carved four-poster bed that could do with some more pillows, and during winter nights, the lord of the house can often be found reading in one of the high-backed chairs, his long legs stretched out towards the crackling fireplace.

When left to his own devices, Tiberias does tend to be a bit of a clutterbitch, so his desk, side tables and even the mantelpiece are usually strewn with scrolls, seals, and papers and all sorts of other curiosities acquired here and there. He keeps his father's sword, which is too unwieldy for him to use, displayed on a wall in his solar; and most of the hangings found throughout the castle used to belong to his mother, depicting scenes from her favourite French chansons de geste. It may be a place of ghosts and memories now, belonging to an aging, heirless lord who is scarcely there, but to Raymond, Tripoli is still home.

Part 1 of the Raymond / Tiberias headcanons

Want to hear my headcanons for a KoH character of your choice? Have a look here : )

#asks #ask games #kingdom of heaven 2005 #raymond iii of tripoli #tiberias #jeremy irons #headcanon meme #kingdom of heaven headcanons #i am so sorry this took me so long #this has been sitting in my drafts forever and i just didn't have the time to finish it #also i'm once again sorry that this got so utterly out of control #i wasn't aware i had so many opinions on raymond's interior decoration #anyway #receiving asks about my boy is always a special treat #so i hope you like what i came up with here #my writing #grumpy boy needs more love tbh

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doctorweebmd · 1 year

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new chapter of nothing else fills tomorrow

#the memes have been made #its mostly written #i just need to make another edit tomorrow and post #oh wow i can't believe its been two months #on the one hand thats no time at all #on the other its the longest i haven't posted something in...forever #anyway i really REALLY like all the ridiculous plot i'm throwing in that bad boy #also i just finished madoka magica and uhhhhhh what the fuck

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seagull-scribbles · 1 year

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I've been really struggling with my sexuality and gender identity the last couple months but like who cares about labels and how well they fit, why can't I just be here and liv in the moment and not have to justify or explain myself to anyone? It's so freeing when you play a game and all you are is the person who currently has the ball or is running the fastest or the one who stopped following the rules

Life's actually really great when you remove all the peer pressure and sociable expectations- don't you think?

#ask meme #seagull sqwarks #dragomuse #i was thinking about you the ither day actually #i was trying to work on that vector piece and i thought about how sometimes i think i let you down cause i stopped drawing vector as much #so i am sorry if i have #but also when i finish draeing him i do think i hope dragomuse likes this one #also sorry for the deeo convo i had a very deep conversation with an irl friend yesterday #i said some stuff ive never said outloud but thought and it was so freeing #and then today i got to soend the day playing stupid games with some kids #it was nice #lifes great actually i just wanted to share that

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hypaalicious · 2 years

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You always have the perfect gifs

One thing I absolutely never gave up was my self-proclaimed gif Armiger 😂 I used to do the same with static memes, but once I got on tumblr I pivoted to gifs and never looked back. I get annoyed with default gif selections on social media sites cause they never have the specific gif I’m looking for and it’s almost always really shitty quality too. 😩 So I have to have a binder full of gifs on me like

#Noct was so fabulous with it tho frfr LOL #I still have not finished cleaning out my old meme folder #and I should cause I literally never look at them anymore #but I’m also a pack rat so I hold onto shit longer than I should #also apparently I have learned via Twitter that using gifs as reactions is an elder millennial thing #well I won’t deny it #and I also will never drop this habit!#anon ask

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kuroimarzipan · 2 years

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Character development questions!

Roeh: 16

Niuwyb: 25

Sandrine: 41

Sonje: 5

Amlodi: 10

Mellow: 23

16. Do they dream? What are those dreams like?

ALT

25. What do they need and want out of relationships, and how do they go about getting it?

Niuwyb needs emotional support - someone that she can confide in, that sees her as a person that still needs to be cared for, and not just the infallible, all powerful warrior of light that can do anything. unfortunately, it’s taken her approximately four expansions to learn how to ask people for things.... but at least she got there eventually.

41. What associations do they bring to mind? Words or phrases, images, metaphors or motifs? Why?

For Sandrine: Deep purples, reds, blues and other jewel tones; roses and vines; the night sky reflected on a still lake; plants growing and thriving on ruined buildings; an outstretched hand to pull you out of a current; finely crafted melton fabric, embroidered with flowers and lined with lace; an analytical stare; a warm cup of spiced tea and an old tome read by the comfort of a fire; ink stained hands and illegible notes taken as fast as the hand can follow the mind.

5. How do they dress? What styles, colors, accessories, and other possessions do they favor? Why?

Sonje is one of those people that’s like “I am most comfortable when I am impervious to most forms of bodily harm” living-in-her-armour type and doesn’t really think about fashion overmuch. She is fond of pink, though she insisted for a long time it wouldn’t suit her until Sandrine talked her into it. As for more casual clothing, Sonje favours loose fitting, comfortable clothing - linen and cotton in simple styles.

ALT

10. What energizes and drains them most?

Amlodi needs quiet time by himself after a while, as he gets very drained from interacting with people, but what he hasn’t yet realised is that the opposite is true too - too much time isolated isn’t good for him either. I’m sure he’ll figure it out. eventually.

23. How do they respond to difficult social moments? What makes them consider a social situation difficult?

Mellow absolutely panics. She stutters and stammers, she trips over her words. She’s always been a bit clumsy in this regard, which often makes a lot of social situations difficult, thus compounding the problem...

#ask meme #replies #long post #recentgooglesearches rotating fish gif #also reading the answer for sandrine can you tell im a very visual person and not a very good with words person.#mellow is still pre- character development arc almost purely bc i havent finished levelling rdm on anyone thus havent done the quests #roe #niuwyb #sandrine #sonje #amlodi #mellow

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