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joz-yyh · 1 year
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Been meaning to draw Damian holding the three-eyed owl (*cough* mini Tardif *cough*) ever since pets were announced. 🦉🪶
Might do more with this concept, but for now have some FLOOF.
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pupspuppet · 2 months
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Shrieker and slime mold
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art-of-monkan · 10 months
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Some Darkest Dungeon I & II doodles~
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pinkeebunnie · 7 months
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I drew this long ago. I get headpats
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whump-thoughts · 5 months
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Sorry for the middling amount of posts the reason is that darkest dungeon has completely taken over my hobbies. As a peace offering I shall babble about darkest dungeon whump. Abstractly.
You see the general problem with me coming up with whump stuff for these sad stray dogs is that their source material is already so nightmarish. The only thing my brain wants to come up with is some comfort for these little critters. Because the other hand there's shit way too extreme than I want to share in a public setting (mainly cus I don't want it to seem like just because it's nsft it gives a pass for people to say weird things directly in my posts).
But some general ideas that have been floating in my brain is The Heir as a sort of "carewhumper" figure. Who lets her heroes be broken even more than they already are and then puts them back together. Ad nauseum. And genuinely The Heir has real love for their heroes. They just. Show it in off putting ways (in my head canon it's mainly because he is mildly possessed by an eldritch horror). But also not to go back around pet whump. But this game does lend itself well to pet whump. I am looking at the abomination and not-as-odd-as-it sounds (I think), the flagellant.
For the abomination he leads himself more to traditional non-human pet/dehumanization whump tropes but with the flagellant it's far more symbolic/metaphorical. With himself as both the whumpee and whumper and having no caretaker (that is, in game compliant scenarios, for i have this fic/story idea where after a expedition gone horrible south he is confined in the sanitarium, mainly because of limb mutilation/removal (during the expedition I actually see the sanitarium as quite chill), during the story he has his world and mind just put into a meat grinder but I am a sucker for positive endings so I imagine him ending the story In a way better place than were he started.)
Anyway I am going to sleep now. Bye!
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themountaincrew · 1 year
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I want the puppy I want the baby owl (my beloved!) I want the funky jello I want the danger noodle I want the baby bird I want the shambler!! I WANT THEM ALL!
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retrosabers · 3 months
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𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐌𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐒.
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eddie munson x fem!reader
summary: sometimes you and eddie’s banter can take a bit of a turn
warnings: allusions to smut, swearing
word count: 1.3k
a/n: this is a very small little something to ease myself back into writing. let me know if you would be interested in a second part! :)
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“cut the shit munson.” you spit from your place at the other end of the drama room. “you don’t intimidate me.”
eddie laughs, a cynical sound that rumbles from deep within his chest. the boy smirks, and you have to fight the urge to jump across the table and smack him.
“oh really?” he leans back in his throne, spreading his legs wide. “then why are you standing all the way over there?”
you roll your eyes, poking your tongue into your cheek. his arrogance was unyielding, and it seemed especially true when he was in his element like this. eddie was always one for theatrics, even more so after a session of his beloved dungeons and dragons.
it was so irritating.
eddie cocks his head to the side, eyeing you in a condescending way. with a narrowing gaze, you slowly saunter over to his seat, eyes never leaving his. the smirk on his face intensifies. like he had you right where he wanted.
there’s always been a cat and mouse game between you and eddie. a competition to see who could push each other’s buttons the most. your friends nagged you both about the tension that so obviously lingered in the air, but you could never tell if it was from a growing dislike, or just the opposite.
whether eddie was a thorn in your side or the apple of your eye, you would never give him the satisfaction of letting him win. ever. especially in this moment.
the boy props his foot against the edge of the table, and pushes it back. the squeaking sound startles your ears, and eddie can’t help but be amused at the way you flinch. you gracefully slip past him and lean against the table’s edge. you’re situated right between his legs with a sharpness in your eyes that makes his head spin.
“i don’t have all night eddie.” you say with a bit more venom than intended. it was a long and stressful day, and you had been running around campus like a maniac looking for your chemistry notes only to find out the biggest pain in your ass had stolen them after first period.
“relax princess,” he reassures with mock concern. the pet name sets your skin ablaze and he takes note of the way your fists curl around the table’s edge when he says it. “got it right here.”
he reaches behind him for the worn out red notebook.
you scoff. “funny how you would steal my notes for the one class you and i both know you’re not gonna pass.”
he dramatically places his hands over his heart, your notebook pressed against the logo of his hellfire shirt.
“ouch. you’re killing me over here.”
“a girl can dream,” you quip back, lunging to grab your notes so you can just go home. of course, he’s quicker than you, and tosses the journal back onto the table right as you swing foward.
you lose your balance and quickly brace yourself on the arms of the throne. you glance up and find the darkest of chocolate brown eyes boring into yours. your breath hitches in your throat involuntarily, causing eddie to break out a shit eating grin.
“so you do dream about me.” he replies with a cockiness that’s surprising even for him. you’re close enough that you can smell the faint aroma of tobacco on his breath and you can really see the length of his lashes. god, why was eddie munson so pretty? the realization makes your stomach flutter, churning with a feeling that’s never been associated with him before.
but then you remember that it’s eddie, and eddie’s only trying to see you cave before he does. you’re the only person he can rile up like nobody’s business and the feeling is more than mutual. you’ve got each other in equally vulnerable positions; it’s just a matter of who’s facade is going to crack first.
“you’re right.” you admit, your voice far more sheepish than he’s ever heard. it’s bordering submissive, something eddie’s not sure anyone has ever seen from you before. the notion goes straight to his crotch.
the corner of his mouth twitches. it eggs you on.
“i dream about you a lot.” your voice is barely above a whisper as you lean in even closer, palms planted firmly on either side of eddie. a cage of sorts that he’s seemingly fine with being trapped in.
you notice the way he’s fully leaning back now, removing his arms from beside yours to tuck them behind his head. it gives you a peak of some of his other tattoos, and a new angle of his biceps that will likely be the subject of your thoughts for the rest of the day.
“oh yeah?” he asks, voice an octave lower than before. “tell me about it.”
you tug your bottom lip between your teeth and eddie has to fight the urge to close the gap. your lips are nearly touching, hot breath fanning over each other’s cheeks as you feign innocence.
“we’re always in bed.” you continue, eyes flicking over eddie’s form. you can see the way he’s breathing a little faster, and you can definitely see the tent forming in his jeans. you look back up at his eyes and his pupils are nearly black.
you boldly dance your fingers up his torso. “sometimes you’re on top, sometimes i am.”
eddie prays you miss the way his cock twitches at the thought. he doesn’t want to imagine the ridicule he would face if your friends found out. it’s exactly what you’re aiming for.
in an effort to get his mojo back, he gently cups your jaw, tracing the outline of your cupid’s bow with his thumb. he moves it down to pull back your bottom lip, watching with intent eyes as the plush flesh snaps back into place.
heat pools between your legs, threatening to put a crack in your plan that’s very clearly working. but god, there’s such a satisfaction at watching eddie be wrapped around your finger, so entranced by whatever your next move is. you’ve gotta keep the upper hand.
“the best part though” you tease with a wicked grin, ghosting your lips over his.
eddie hums. he raises his brows defiantly, like he’s daring you to confess that you’ve been thinking about him the way he thinks about you. he doesn’t care if this is some stupid fucking back and forth. he wants to hear you say it.
when your hand trails back down and brushes over his crotch, he nearly loses it. you lean in beside his ear, offering a low sultry whisper. the boy’s eyes flutter shut, preparing for whatever’s coming next.
“is when i get to stick a pillow over your face.”
his eyes shoot back open in an instant.
you look like the cat who caught the canary. a devious, cheshire-like smile on your face as you slowly back away from him with your notebook in hand.
“smooth,” he deadpans, folding his arms over his chest in an attempt to distract from the now very obvious boner he has.
“sorry, sweetheart,” you mock him, returning to your original place at the other end of the room. “i’ve gotta fly.”
in a bold move, he asks, “does this mean i should swipe your stuff more often?”
your bravado falters for a moment at his question. then, it returns tenfold.
“you’re gonna have to find out.”
you saunter out of the drama room with a teasing salute, picking up your bag from it’s place by the door. eddie, flustered yet scorned, laughs out into the empty room. the sound reverberates off the walls and the empty soda cans still scattered on the table.
two can play at this game. you may have won this round, but there was plenty more coming .
he was so going to get you back.
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thanks for reading! <3
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nyashykyunnie · 17 days
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Oki so I saw tjat you were open to brajnrots so I hope you enjoy them urbjdbfk sorry if it's long but I need to get these out before I go insane sibddnjdjdb 😅😅
I kinda think that Jinwoo would tease the hell out of their partner if they start getting super flustered after their second awakening, ESPECIALLY if reader was with them pre-awakening and was kinda shy woth affection before too (shout out to my shy peeps akbdjbd) ofc he's respectful about boundaries but it doesn't mean he enjoys how cuter his s/o has become wjbdjdnd Not only that, I think Jinwoo would definately use their new height and stregnth to his advantage too! Like if his s/o was taller and could lift him before when hugging, what stopping him from picking up his s/o to cuddle now?? Mf has the audacity to be smug to 🙄🙄
I think he even finds his s/o' weight on him incredibly comforting, especially with the fact that his s/o trusts him completely no matter how he's changed. This is especially so if his s/o knows how terrifying he is as a hunter, and is not phased in the slightest
(Jinwoo has jumped from E to S-rank. Having to fight his way up tooth and claw, doing whatever he has to survive. A man that even monsters fear. Here? He's just Jinwoo. nothing more nothing less. Safe and content with s/o acting as his guiding light during his darkest of hours. Before, he was worried how he couldnt protect his s/o's happiness when he was an E-rank. Now? He finally has the stregnth to protect them and his family, and will do so with everything he has)
Acheivement unlocked: Jinwoo's s/o has now become his weighted blanket sjdbudnd
Jinwoo pissed after a raid, eyes glowing purple, emitting an aura that even scares his shadows: The world is harsh and cruel.... Jinwoo 10 min later, eyes normal, deadly aura gone, cuddling s/o with his head nestled into s/o's shoulder: s/o soft and gentle.
Wdym he can't have his lovely s/o on his lap while he's on his rare breaks in the privacy of his own office??? Unless there is a s-rank dungeon suddenly appearing or an emergency, this man will be enjoying his BREAK.
Don't get me started on his shadows too sksbudbj. I think it be funny if his shadows also start acting like puppies for s/os affection too. Yeah sure they can absolutely decimate enemies but to their Monarchs beloved, theyre lovable guard dogs. (I think that they would be even more charmed If s/o is actually aware how dangerous they can be but still treats them so kindly)
Jinwoo would also get secretly jealous if his shadows gets the privilege of using his shy! s/o's lap as a pillow too (kinda like how a small pet sits on their owners lap or large dogs put their heads on their owners lap for pets too). Especially if its BEFORE he gets the privilege to abdjdbdnkd
I bet once this man gets a taste of using s/os thighs a pillow , he is a changed man. Brain alterd. dbjdbd
The man's personal heaven? His head nestled into s/o's lap with their fingers running though his hair. If his s/o stars humming? Man's purring in content.
(Anyways, if you read it, thanks! I hope it makes you feel a fraction of how happy I feel when I read your works ajbdjdb)
Cheer,
//Warning: kyunnie having a mental breakdown over Jinwoo NO BECAUSE I GENUINELY THINK JINWOO'S LOVE LANGUAGE IS BEING A TEASE!!! HE'S A BIG OL GRUMP AND AWKWARD BUT I GEN THINK HE LIKES TEASING BY TOUCH!! YOU CAN TELL WITH THE WAY HE INTERACTS WITH JIN-AH LIKE SQUEEZING HER FACE OR PINCHING HER CHEEKS IT TELLS A LOT!!!! I GOT THE IDEA OF A TOUCHY JINWOO JUST BY SEEING HOW HE ACTS AROUND JIN-AH AND KYYAAAAA PRE-AWAKENING RELATIONSHOIP EBHJGRWFE!!!!! I LOVE THAT IDEA SM BECAUSE THERE'S A CERTAIN POETIC ROMANCE TO IT WHEN YOU'VE SEEN YOUR BELOVED AT THEIR LOWEST POINTS AND LOVE THEM UNCONDITIONALLY REGARDLESS!! My fave novel of all time is tgcf and there's a whole interactions between the main cp like this!! “That person saw me at my worst", Hua Cheng said. "Then I'm very envious of that", Xie Lian replied.” IF IT'S A SITUATION LIKE THAT IK JINWOO'S ATTACHMENT WOULD GO BEYOND THE ROOFS AND HEAVENS!!!! Jinwoo would first be oblivious to his sunshine's(reader is giving me sunshine vibes, and I love sunshines sm) at first but he slowly started noticing from the jumpy reactions and the shy expression!! He'd test out the waters by his body language likelike purposely moving closer to reader unexpectedly, grasping hands, lightly brushing a finger on their ear— And when he confirmed his suspicions he went "Oh?" like lIKE HOLLYY SIJJDBE WN CFEAAAAA KGGRAAAAA!!! HE'D BULLY THEM A LOT AND CHUCKLE EVERYTIME HE CATCHES SUNSHINE READER GO BBRRRR BRAIN LAG WHHEEEE PRINCESS CARRIES USED TO BE A DISTANT DREAM NOW JINWOO CAN DO IT ANYTIME HE WANTS!! HE EVEN LETS THEM SIT ON HIS ARM PERCHED SO CUTELY LIKE THIS!!! IT GETS READER SO FLUSTERED THEY HIDE THEIR FACE ON HIS NECK AND HE'S LIVING FOR ITT!!!!
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(Source: How to win my husband over) BUT WE CANT FORGET THE JINWOO THAT GETS TIRED AND ALL PISSY AFTER DEALING ITH GATES!! Ik our boi gets annoyed over some sht but he doesn't voice them out most of the time!!! His best therapy is when he has reader cuddled up on his lap or him laying his head on their while they tousle their hair around. I Genuinely think Jinwoo's soft/sensitive spots are on his head!!! Fingertips brushing across his scalp tickles him in a pleasant way that he just goes Zzzzzz..... Jinwoo is the type of boyfriend that looks so expressionless and stiff but put his lover and his eyes immediately turn into the most gentle lovestrucken-fool look in an instant that whoever witnesses it thinks their lives just flashed before their eyes because wth the hunter coULD DO THAT KIND OF FACE??????? HELLLOOO!!!! I am an intj simp and coincidentally I have so many intj husbands that I did not ask for but goddamn the consistency. The patten I see with INTJ's ik is that they love acts of service!!! From brushing your hair away from your face, holding their hand out to you so you wont get lost, instinctively doing something to help you WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING. And my god, they have the most MOST INTENSE EYE CONTACT EVER!!!! Jinwoo has proven that side in the manhwa I do not need to pull up panels for this surely YA'LL KNOW WHAT I MEAN PEOPLE. If Jinwoo is whipped, HE IS WHIPPED!!! He mostly keeps a straight face BUT CANNOT CONTROL HIMSELF FOR HIS BELOVED( lets be fr he doesn't intend to in the first place he's that downbad and I love it mWAH) Cuddle session breaks with sunshine reader is a must if not he will wreak havoc in the office or the gates or something WHEEZE OMG THE SHADOWS WHAKJSDEQBKWEF, HE'S A PETTY BASTARD I TELL YOU!! HE'S CHAOTIC AS HELL!!!!! HE DEF THROWS BERU AN EYE-ROLL WHEN HE GETS PATPATS FROM SUNSHINE READER AND IT ENDS UP WITH BERU HAVING A MENTAL BREAKDOWN ITS SO SILLY JWHNFWEPIOEJFND, HE MAKES HIM DO FOREHEAD ON THE FLOOR PUNISHMENT 2 DHWEJAFKE HE'S A PETTY BASTARDDD!!!!! HIS BIGGEST RIVAL IS TANK BECAUSE HE IS THE FLOOFIEST BOI IN THE SHADOWS AND IT JUST MAKES JINWOO GO INTO A TANTHRUM ITS SO SILLYYY!!!! AFTER THE WHOLE SULKING WO GOES TO SUNSHINE READER'S LAP AND GRUMBLES LIKE A TODDLER!!!! Also the thighs man, he had done it once in E-rank days nEVER MOVED ON I TELL YOU, THAT'S WHY I KEEP SAYING LAP SINCE EARLIER WHAHDHWGR. The first time he did it he felt like he was thrown into heaven literally and figuratively he's such a silly simp AGAIN YES, JINWOO'S MOST SENSITIVE SOFT SPOT IS HIS HEAD!!!!!! OUR SILLY LITTLE FLOOFY BASTARDD!!! He purposely messes his hair up so sunshine reader would be forced to fix his hair, and when they look away he begins ruffling his hair up again for more attention— ALSO EARLIER U APOLOGIZED FOR MAKING SOMETHING LONG BESTIE DON'T I MADE IT LONGER IT'S OKAY DON'T FEEL BAD DAFOHLJMWLEJDNM Also owejii uueeee, now I'm all shy and flustered aisupohdjqbl,emfdn AAAAee ee er w ddw sakjlsdlafrgshdf I'm so glad it makes u happy uueeeeeee, I honestly just write for myself but I'm glad it makes you happy too uueee<3333!!!!! Ty for activating my jinwoo braincells that should have beem stayed dormat anywei!! (They never rlly sleep anyway i just keep them in my head)
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pupspuppet · 1 year
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The pets need a rest too, please
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bogleech · 11 months
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Have you had a look at the new enemies in darkest dungeon 2? While there are some ones I love, I feel like this game has leaned into the more standard "eyes and tentacles" lovecraft stuff rather than the more unique pigs and mushrooms and mosquitoes.
(spoilers?)
The jellyfish people and the creepy angelic things, especially the one with the "vampire squid" tentacles, feel more original and ambitious to me than some of the first game's monsters! But it is a trade-off, since a lot of my favorites haven't returned. I'd have loved to see more from the insect vampires, though you can at least get a "tick" in their style as one of the pets for your caravan beby:
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I've just been watching @revretch play now and then. I also have to say, I feel like there are people who disagree but the 3d models in motion are just phenomenal in how well they still retain the first game's art style. Like if not for a few obviously 3d parts I'd have thought this was still a puppet-rigged sprite:
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I also love how now a bigger part of the gameplay is your chosen party members developing different opinions and relationships with one another. It's such a grimdark world and still a major part of it are cute shipping mechanics. Rev's plague doctor and highwayman hated each other at first but developed a mutual respect. Then they got mad at each other again. What will happen next!?!!? DISAGREE however with the fact that of all the pets, only the "orphan wolf pup" gives a boost to positive character relationships. I think all the pets should. A found family should absolutely be able to bond over their mutual love of their Shambler Spawn.
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peachyteabuck · 1 year
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i’m out of my head when you’re not around
summary: shiv has a lot of secrets. you happen to be one of them
a commission for @cherrysweetdevine​
pairing: shiv roy x reader
words: 2366
content warnings: mentions of whorephobia (reader is a stripper), survival sex work, vaginal fingering, car sex, angst, they love each other but they Can’t Be Together, fingers in mouth, orgasm control/denial, D/s dynamics, “mommy” pet name used
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Shiv is not a woman who likes to have weaknesses. She covers her tracks wherever she makes them. She has shell companies for her shell companies, and then shell companies for those, too. She’s got lawyers heartless and well-paid enough to defend her. She’s got corporate spies, and government ties, and both fear her.
Somehow, though, you’ve weaseled your way into a certain spot in her chest that pangs when she’s far away from you for too long. It’s not as though she can text, email, or call—all of which are discoverable in the event of an unfortunate legal situation. No, she has to go in person, has to speak in a subtle code, and hope you understand. She has to leave her phone in the car, contacting her driver with a different burner each time. She’s careful, practiced, and precise.
Especially when she sneaks out to see you during work hours. She’d deny it if anyone asked—not that they were dumb enough to think they could ask her such a question. What Shiv does off company property is no one’s business but her own, and she intends to keep it that way.  
Entering the facility, she refuses a coat check (she knows from you the person running it tonight has sticky fingers, and a penchant for mixing up tags) and slides into one of the velvet-lined semi-circle couches in the darkest corner of the club. It’s far from the stage, the usual clientele leaving the seat vacant for that reason. Not many people are here—probably because she decided to come after the dinner rush. A smart move, considering how much she hates being overcrowded. It’s stifling, to be around many people—especially when all of those people are old, sweaty men.
She’s not here to throw cash, though, she’s here to see you.
And you, she notices, have just stepped onto the floor. Not only that, but you’re wearing the dress she bought you recently.
The white dress, dripping in hand-beaded, translucent crystal fringe, hugs your figure. The crystals move as you do, dancing as if they’re the ones on stage. Each one shines in the light, licking at your skin like flames onto wood. You don’t let it subsume you, though. No one else could wear that dress like you are right now. No one has the presence powerful enough to rival the crystals, or the V-shaped hem, or the deep neckline. The shoes, the ones she also bought you, are the same white as the dress. The toe strap has just enough crystals to call attention to them were you to be upside down, the ankle strap and thick heel bare.
The most important facet of your attire, though, is that Shiv had it custom-made for you and had it delivered to your apartment on the Upper West Side. She saw it on a model during fashion week, touting the gaudy, too-short dress with an atrocious pair of heels and a walk that reminded her of tripod dog that just woke up from a deep nap.
Shiv saw something though, behind the horrid styling and wretched model. She saw a chance, which she immediately took to prove that she hadn’t forgotten about you despite months of no contact.
If Shiv were anyone else, she would’ve grabbed you already—gave you a giant diamond ring and an outrageously expensive wedding and swept you to some cottage in the countryside where she’d make love to you as if she was trying to produce an heir.
But she’s herself, and you’re you, and so she finds herself here: in this high-end strip club-slash-sex dungeon, watching you from afar like a hunter in the brush. At least for them, though, they have the pleasure of taking their kills home.
No, she just saw a five-figure price tag and filled out the check. What can she say, she likes things that are expensive. She anything as long as it has a big enough price tag. The powerbroker inherited an unfortunate number of traits from Logan—her hairline, how she likes her coffee in the morning, the way she expresses love in the same way the average general speaks to their soldiers. This, though, seems to get her into the most trouble. Particularly, the most trouble with you.
One of the other girls offers her a menu as she sits down, one she turns down. She knows what she wants, ordering a bottle for herself and a single cocktail for you.
It’s not long before you find her, sitting to her right. Right after, the sever brings her order and leaves without saying anything else. She’s seen you and her together before, she knows she won’t be needed until it’s time to pay the tab.
“Fancy seeing you here,” you say, no hint of irony in your voice. Shiv likes that about you, how dry you are. No lube before the fucking, just how Shiv likes it.
She takes a long drink from her glass, savoring the rich taste for a moment before speaking. “I could say the same to you as well.”
“Still with your husband?” you ask, sipping on the virgin sex on the beach. Shiv could convince you to do quite a lot—but you’d never drink on the job, and you don’t intend to start now. Even for the beautiful woman with a bottomless wallet and a toy collection that would put the pro-dominatrixes who work in the club to shame, you’ve got to keep a clear head and not break house rules. It’s kept you alive this long, and you’re not one for breaking tradition.
Shiv respects that, popping the cork and pouring herself a glass of 2007 Sassicaia. She’s the only woman you had ever met who drinks red wine at a strip club, but you admire her commitment to avoiding champagne and vodka.
“By all legal accounts,” is all Shiv says in return. A divorce is costly, even with the prenup, and could make her appearance to shareholders worse. She’s tough, and a good CEO, but the bastards are always looking for a way to undermine her. Still, she and Tom haven’t slept in the same bed in years, now, their legal addresses are the same only in case someone were to ask. They haven’t spoken to each other about anything except business in even longer, their conversations about times when they need to be seen together going through their assistants.
Shiv Roy maintains a steeled image, and she can’t give that up for anyone—even you.
You know it, too; your profession acts as a piece of bulletproof glass, separating you for eternity.
This job may not have been your first choice. In fact, it was a last-ditch effort to keep yourself from getting evicted. Your mom may not know what you do, your career a shameful red A on your personhood. You lie to anyone who asks, dodging questions from landlords and lenders and your financial advisor.
But it had paid for your niece to go to nursing school. It had kept your sister out of collections when she had that cancer scare. It kept a roof over both of their heads when both of them lost their jobs. It keeps you out of debt and your apartment paid off. You don’t have a lifeboat, you are a lifeboat.
Shiv can’t understand that. The silver spoon hidden artfully under her tongue still shines when the dim lights of the house floor hit it just right. You can’t be too mad at her, though. The valley it creates between you keeps you from getting too close, from falling into her clutches. She’s a customer, and, you, providing a service. A very expensive service. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less. It keeps you both in your respective rigid categories, the borders shocking you every time you attempt to navigate past them.
“Meet me outside?” she asks, raking her eyes up and down your form. You shake just a bit as you break from your own line of thought, remembering the rest of the world exists. “I know your shift’s over soon.”
Shiv’s right. Even if she wasn’t, it’s not like you’d make more money showing your lace thong to the grandpas currently whistling at your coworker.
You nod, not giving her the satisfaction of a verbal reply. She just smiles, though, knowing she’s won and that there’s nothing anyone can do about it. There’s a certain smugness that comes from succeeding in battle, and Shiv will take it in any form she can. At least silence saves your dignity.
“One more thing,” she leans over to whisper, her lips just barely grazing the shell of your ear. “Keep the dress on.”
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Back in the dressing room, you put on the biggest coat you can find, mindful of handsy customers’ bad habits regarding dancers out in the unprotected open. See a pretty woman in a short dress, and know she’s a dancer? It’s a concoction that ends in either a police report or a trip to the morgue, and you don’t have time for either. The mink and chinchilla fur blend keeps the February New York air from biting too deep into your skin, and the general public from seeing you dressed to the nines on a Tuesday night.
Confident in your half-hearted disguise as a normal civilian, you somehow find the courage to leave.
The dancers all have a special exit, patrolled by two security guards who are big as houses. They’re Russian, covered in tattoos, and wear earpieces you’ve never seen them talk into. They have, however, made sure no one who isn’t a dancer gets into the dressing rooms and kept every creepy customer from harassing leaving girls. In your book, that’s all you need to know that they’ll keep you safe.
You can feel their eyes following you as you step into Shiv’s car, the driver opening the door for you before walking back to his place in the front. Shiv’s already there, working on a tablet you’re sure is on airplane mode. She doesn’t look up to greet you until the car has already begun driving, and even then all she does is press a button on the central console.
You watch as the soundproof partition rolls up, the driver’s blank face staring straight ahead as you watch him disappear behind the black divider. Only then does Shiv turn to you, leaning forward to press your foreheads together.
Her perfectly manicured nails—painted in a deep purple that contrasts her pale skin—trace up your leg. “I’ve missed you, you know.”
In the safety of the car, you let your guard down. Your thighs open slowly, carefully, making room for her between them. But she doesn’t go that far, instead tracing up your navel before cradling your cheek. “And I know you’ve missed me, too.”
All you can do is flick your eyes between looking at her hand, and looking into her eyes.
“C’mon, open up, darling,” she coos, her index and middle finger rubbing over your plump bottom lip. Your lipstick, a matte nude meant to keep all the attention on your dress, doesn’t come off on her fingers just yet. For that, you’re grateful.
You hesitate for a moment, looking from her soft hands to her relaxed face. Shiv pouts, her calm demeanor giving way to a faux-niceness that has your center aching.
“Baby, don’t be like this,” she tuts, moving her hand so her thumb ever-so-subtly pulls your lips apart. “Let Mommy have some fun before we get home, won’t you?”
You nod ever so slightly, swallowing in a weak attempt to build your own courage back up. “Yes, Mommy. I’m sorry.”
She smiles as you open your mouth, welcoming the intrusion.
“Such a good girl for me,” she coos, her fingers rubbing circles onto your tongue before thrusting to the back of your throat. You can feel bits of drool fall down your chin between your thighs and pooling on the seat. It’s not the worst thing these seats have seen, at least not from you. And yet here, now, as Shiv balances her other hand behind you, as her wedding ring glints against the bright billboards of the city…
You gag around her fingers, the sudden drop in your ability to retrieve oxygen causing you to jerk.
“Shh pretty thing,” Shiv whispers, moving to rub at the tip of your tongue again. It gives you a chance to breathe, even as your jaw aches and your desperation grows. “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.”
You can barely hear her over the ringing in your ears, your heart a racehorse in your chest. Your body slumps against the seats as you try to steady your breathing, but the last thread of your self-control snaps as you feel her tease at the thin fabric covering your weeping pussy. She doesn’t take them off, merely pushes them to the side.
“Fuck,” your voice is barely above a whisper, breathy and wonton. Her movements are confident and practiced as she gathers your wetness, circling it around your neglected clit. You buck into her hand, your hips moving on their own accord. No one else can touch you as she can, no one can elicit the same animalistic moans as her middle and index finger curling inside of you while her thumb rubs at your clit.
It’s good, it’s so fucking good, and all too soon you’re muffling your moans by biting into your hand as your other hand digs into her arm. Just a few more presses, just a few more twists until you-
Shiv laughs as she pulls away, watching as your face contorts and you cry out choked sobs.  
“Nuh-uh, baby,” she smiles as you whine, kicking your feet and pleading quietly. “Gotta make sure you have a reason to come home with me.”
It’s only then that you realize the car has stopped, and Shiv is moving your dress down and coat to cover your body. You follow her, stumbling along as she leads you. Still, in your frenzied state, you know you’d trust her to lead you safely anywhere.
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vanderslootassgiraffe · 7 months
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Apparently one of the darkest dungeon devs, specifically one who worked on the shambler pet, got to see my video losing my shit about it and...
And they said they loved it...
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Life is so beautiful and every ounce of blood sweat and tears that I've ever poured out of me has been worth it.
(just wish the video was better lol)
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themountaincrew · 1 year
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Teacup shambler teacup shambler TEACUP SHAMBLER-!! GODS this brings me back! :D I can’t wait to see that baby, regardless of its stats!!
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inlocusmads · 1 year
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A Feverish Itch
Lancelot deals with something even more complicated, while offering Princess Guinevere some advice to combat insomnia.
Featuring: Guinevere, Queen Artura, F!Lancelot du Lac from Guinevere, Choices.
For @choicesmonthlychallenge "To Be Or Not To Be" - Prompt : "trust me" (highlighted in bold) and for @choicespride Valentine's Day event.
WC: 1k | No Warnings
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Haunting visions of the past caused Princess Guinevere to get up with a start. Dawn still wasn't cast, just yet as faint spots of sunlight could be seen from the horizon. Her heart raced; echoing through her chest. Guinevere took a goblet of water and thoroughly splashed her face with it, making sure she wasn't noisy enough to wake the servants.
The betrothal, the seriousness of the war ahead - everything was a lot more significant and saturated enough to make her dizzy with frustration. She had to go down. Warn them of a looming battle. Share as many details as possible to ensure Camelot would be safe far into the years of tomorrow. But of course, there was the issue of trust. She ought to trust someone - anyone. Artura and Lancelot were the only two people she could truly confide in. And perhaps, Merlin.
Guinevere stood up from her bed and left her room. She walked down the long corridors of the palace; drawing deep breaths to keep herself calm. The lights guided her all the way down the spiralling staircase, to the main atrium, before leading to the kitchens where she could look for some medicine to help her sleep.
It was unnervingly strange - the blooming palace in the morning plunged into darkness at the dead of the night. Guinevere let out a light yelp, seeing a figure waver about in the kitchens. She made sure to assume it was a servant, wrapping up the place and cleaning up some scraps. Guinevere approached closer and closer, only to find a grim Lancelot rummaging about the cupboards for something. Her long braid that appeared as a coiled majestic dragon, was now let loose - bits of stray hair covering her face.
"Sir Lancelot?"
The knight let out a roaring yelp, before clutching the box of whatever she was taking out and turning around.
"Princess--" she breathed. "You gave me quite a scare."
"I'm sorry. I didn't intend to."
"If you're looking for the Queen, she's upstairs." It was an automatic response. Whenever the knight saw Guinevere, Lancelot knew better. She would quickly swallow whatever it was and would immediately direct the Princess into the inviting arms of the Queen. No matter how much it pained her. It started out as an itch, but was growing in intensity and would soon become a ravenous plague at the bottom of her stomach.
Lancelot was almost surprised to hear Guinevere's response.
"No, I'm not looking for Artura."
"Do you need any help? Someone to refill your water goblet?"
"No - none. Thank you, Sir Lancelot."
Lancelot sat at the table, opening up the box and taking out a delicious spread of some jam. She applied it on an apple and took a bite. Then some more.
"I was hoping if you had any -- medicines."
"Medicines?"
"Erm, some to help me with my sleep. You see, I'm having some trouble going to bed and -- I believe it has something to do with my visions."
"Well, the servants reorganise everything when they go to bed, so I'm not familiar with where certain medications are stored in, but I can offer you a suggestion."
"A suggestion?"
"You could always -- get someone to help you sleep. Not in -- not in that way, I meant--" Lancelot let out a sigh, massaging her neck. "I mean, someone to offer you comfort until you go to bed. As a knight, I've experienced my share of sleepless nights and I've found that having some company around made me feel -- a bit safe. Even for a bit."
Why was this so difficult?
"Oh. I see."
"It could even be -- a -- pet. Trust me. During my journey to Camelot, Shadow - my trusted horse and I were inseparable companions. We'd find safety in the darkest of caves and dungeons. Having a companion around can help you hang onto them."
"Right. Of course."
Lancelot knew it was a bit too forward. But she knew she had to ask somehow.
"Would you -- erm -- would you like me to help you? With that? Ensure you're fully asleep and sound?"
"Oh I wouldn't want to trouble you, Sir Lancelot. I will manage. Thank you for the guidance."
"You're most welcome, Princess."
And that was it. Guinevere had gone back the way she'd come and Lancelot was left to the damp kitchen, all on her own. She drank from her goblet - her headache now getting worse by the minute and she was sure it wasn't from sparring with Sir Gawain earlier that morning. In fact, it wasn't from any physical activity- rather from the aforementioned itch that had gotten worse. The truth was hard to digest, but she did. She had to.
A few hours later, Lancelot was patrolling the corridors - bored out of her mind and on duty. It wasn't the knight's job to guard the quarters, no, but she felt like she had to. Princess Guinevere's visions were troubling to say the least and the more Lancelot knew about it, the more the knight felt a compelling urge to rewrite the future. Or whatever it was. Merlin had told her about the visions and how they worked and how there was going to be a grand war and the once best friends were going to turn their back on each other.
It was frightening. Coupled with the grim quietness of the palace, Lancelot had no choice but to pace around.
The knight arrived at the Queen's quarters, only to find her door partially open. A sudden rush of panic compelled the knight to run to see if her Majesty was all right. And indeed, she was.
Artura was asleep. Her expressions calm and peaceful under the dim moonlight.
Right next to her was Guinevere. Equally calm, at peace and was sleeping so well that if Lancelot were to bring in pots and pans and bang them right in front of her, she wouldn't wake. Neither of them would, because they were happy. Safe. Content.
The itch came back on and made Lancelot even more feverish. She took two grand steps back, closed the door with a small thud and let out a heavy breath.
Something was wrong. But she couldn't say it out loud. No. It was best she didn't.
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A/N: I hope you enjoyed this one! I think Guinevere is a nice exercise in writing angst and exploring a wide range of genres. It's awesome. And also, I don't know if strawberry jams exist in Arthurian times, so if they don't.. well too bad, I guess, they missed out on some awesome jam.
Tagging:
Perma: @tessa-liam @peonierose @writing-not @trappedinfanfiction
Guinevere only: @lilyoffandoms
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