#katsuro sundarin

[leothelionsaysgrrrr]

23 for the otp asks, anyone you like.

23. Write a ~300 scene between them with no dialogue, only body language.

Katsuro belongs to the lovely @lavellanlove!

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By now, enough people had asked that Emma couldn’t help but hear the question in her own head every time she picked up a book: 

Why do you need to read about that?

Why not?

Because tannery manuals from the Black Age in Antiva could provide insight into how the practice of leatherworking developed in the region, and in turn explain the merits of leather armor made by a traditional Antivan craftsman as opposed to a more modern approach taken by an armorer in Orlais.  Because histories of tax law in the Free Marches might explain population distribution, surges and declines in professions, and the rise and fall of crime in a given area and thus allow one to be better prepared for the kind of locks that may be encountered there.  Because treatises on magic would differ with the time they were written and understanding restrictions on the sale of herbs between cities with and without Circles present could shed light on differences between such a thing from the Blessed Age and one from shortly after the First Blight.

A soft crinkling sound as she turned the page, and another almost immediately after as Katsuro turned one in his own book beside her.  Theories on the origins of several species of plants, to assess possible hybrids that may produce stronger, more durable fibers.  She’d have started looking there, too.  Another common question crossed her mind, as did its pleasingly efficient answer.

Why does he need to learn about that?

So we know.

Shrugging off the distraction, Emma returned to her own reading, only to find the words marred by a rising ache behind her eyes, radiating out to her temples and the top of her skull and intensified by her attempts to focus.  Hoping for some momentary relief, at least enough to find her bearings, she pinched the bridge of her nose for a few moments.

Shuffling of fabric against fabric as Katsuro draped his arm behind her.  She felt his hand stretch over her head after a few searching grazes of his fingers, and they fulfilled their promise of most welcome pressure at her temples a moment later, gliding up to the top of her head and down again in simultaneously strong and gentle strokes.  

She smiled.  He knew.

Calmly, she shifted her posture to press closer to him as he worked.  He chose to sit nearer to the fire to spare her the discomfort from the heat, as he always did, but she would find no such trouble from his warmth.  Gradually, the ache began to subside.  Returning her attention to the book in her lap at last and finding the words clear once more, she reached beside her to curl some of his hair around her fingers and let her head rest softly against his shoulder with a contented sigh.  

So he’d know.

#FINALLY #I HAVE WRITTEN A THING FOR #katsuma #anyway observe the abject FLUFF of how completely these two understand each other #and how comforting they find the other's mere presence #i love them SO MUCH #thank! #katsuro sundarin #oc: emma sparrow #otp asks #heraldofwho

[lavellanlove]

5, 14, and 43 for Avi, Katsuro, and dear Tyranos :’)

Ooh these are deep ones! Here we go: 5. List 3 fears; one “surface level” fear, one “repressed” fear, and one “deep dark” fear.  14. Are they prone to outbursts (of violence, extreme emotion, etc)?  43. Do they wish that they could change their pasts? 

AVIRA

{5}  Surface: Darkspawn | Repressed: Inadequacy | Deep Dark: Corruption {14}  Somewhat. She is, admittedly, a fairly wrathful being, but that tends to be a colder, more calculating thing than a blinding rage. Even if she feels it that way, she won’t let it become an outburst.  {43}  She has a million things she would change, but finds dwelling on it unhelpful in keeping her moving forward. The guilt of the dead in her wake would drag her into the dirt.

KATSURO

{5}  Surface: Crowds | Repressed: Death | Deep Dark: The Unknowable {14}  Yes. It is very, very unusual, but when it does happen? It is bad. Usually driven by someone he cares deeply about making an utterly stupid, reckless, avoidable decision that might have gotten them killed (read: Avi, lol) {43}  No. He has made mistakes, and has learned from them. That is life. If he had made other mistakes, he would have learned other lessons from it, and there is really no way of no accounting for how that would change who he is now. And he has too many past experiences he cherishes to want to roll those dice, even if he could.

TYRANOS

{5}  Surface: Incarceration | Repressed: Pain | Deep Dark: Humiliation {14}  No. He is stoic and emotionally closed-off to a fault, to a point where people think he doesn’t care when he actually does. Very much. {43}  Yes. He is not here to be one of those ‘inspiring’ people who believes what he endured made him stronger. It didn’t. He’d have been stronger well-feed, well-clothed, living a life of dignity. 

(re: Not-so-nice Asks)

#oc talk #avira lavellan #katsuro sundarin #tyranos aurus #leothelionsaysgrrrr

[thereluctantinquisitor]

160 for Katana?

“Do you think you can teach me that?”

Katsuro glanced up, a flicker of surprise dancing across his face as Anacrea nodded towards the bench. The knife in his hand was held comfortably, his grip firm but designed for something far different from combat. Before him, resting on the edge of the stovetop, was a row of neatly sliced carrots, each perfectly round disk forming a pleasing contrast against the dark wood grain. It was funny, but some part of her almost felt like she had walked in on something she shouldn’t have. After all, it was rare she spent time watching anyone while they were cooking. In fact, she wasn’t sure she ever had.

“Teach you how to slice vegetables?” Katsuro cocked his head slightly, pausing before reaching for a second carrot. “I am surprised that is not already a skill in your possession. Your kitchen is impressive enough to warrant it.”

A faint smile tinged the corner of Anacrea’s lips as she folded her arms and leaned against the door-frame. “I rarely cater for more than myself. And when I do, I hire someone with more… finesse in the art.” Her eyes flicked over to the tall pot resting on the stove. “A stew?”

“It is a good staple, and the weather is cold.” There was always something so charming about the way Katsuro responded to questions. It was never as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no’. There was always an explanation. A justification. Something more than was strictly needed, for the sake of clarity. “I take it you will eat anything in your larder?”

“I am not one to buy food I dislike.” Oh, if only he knew the kind of food she truly liked. But some things simply were not to be shared. Wine and a meal, however, was. “I admit, I am curious at how far this skill of yours extends.”

The tapping of the knife resumed, a uniform staccato unhindered by resistance. She may not cook often, but she kept her utensils sharp. A knife could have many potential uses, after all. “I am no chef,” Katsuro said as he worked. He glanced over at Anacrea, and the sound of the knife continued unperturbed. “But given the time and resources, I find the process relaxing.” He returned to careful study of his hands as the blade neared the end of the vegetable. “Rewarding, too. I know very few people who would turn down a good meal.”

Divines, with him around, she had to turn down an exquisite meal on a daily basis. Admittedly, it was not difficult to resist - she had spent enough time perfecting that particular art. So, with a hum of agreement, she moved to Katsuro’s side, fingertips trailing along the edge of the bench until she paused to admire his latest handiwork. “The speed and consistency is impressive.”

“Vegetables cut imprecisely cook through at different rates. It is not ideal.”

“Naturally.” Slowly, she reached out and rested her hand over his for a moment. Then, she slipped the knife from his hand, gently easing her way between Katsuro and the bench. “Now, my lesson, if you please.”

She could practically feel the smirk on Katsuro’s face, even if she did not turn to see it. Without any further prompting, he slipped his arms around her, retrieving the last carrot and positioning it carefully. His other hand slipped gently down her forearm until it rested atop hers.Then, like a slow dance, he guided the knife towards the narrow end of the vegetable. “Take your time, at first. Build confidence, then speed.”

The first cut. The tap of the blade on the bench. Anacrea shifted slightly, leaning against him a little more. “Like that?”

Katsuro’s breath was hot against her neck. “Yes. Good.”

It was her turn to smirk. They made the second cut. By the third, it was no longer possible to tell who was guiding whose hand, and for the first time in a long time, Anacrea found she did not mind the ambiguity. No matter the dance, Katsuro led as perfectly as he followed. For once, she had the option to just sit back and enjoy the moment without fear of incompetence leading things astray.

Oh yes, he was very much worth having around. In fact, the manor felt more alive the past few weeks than it ever had. It was, quite frankly, bordering on dangerous.

But if he knows his way around a spice cabinet? Well... no amount of danger would see her guide him out the door.

#lavellanlove #lessons in seduction #ft cutting vegetables? #idk man it is what it is #i regret nothing #anacrea trevelyan #katsuro sundarin #katana #reluctant writes #reluctant replies #vampire ana thirsting in more than one way lol #teso au

[saphylee]

About the Muse

Thank you @idrelle-miocovani for the tag!

I tag: @lavellanlove @leothelionsaysgrrrr @thereluctantinquisitor @chaitea09 @sovvngarde

― your muse’s name:

Thelrand Vaharel Lavellan

― one favourite picture / faceclaim of your muse:

art by @merwild

― two headcanons you have for your muse:

Thelrand is allergic to shellfish, but fortunately doesn’t come across too much shellfish in his day to day. He found out the hard way on a coastal city while on a trading trip for the clan and swelled like a balloon for two days. He didn’t make much money in that city during that time.

He is also ticklish, insanely so on the soles of his feet. So beware of kicking if you dare to test it out.

― three things that your muse likes doing in their free time:

He loves to cook! Most of his recipes come from experimentation and trying to make the least amount of ingredients taste delicious since food can be sparse in the clan.

Train, train, and train some more. Sparring, drills, simple exercises, anything to keep him active and in shape. He doesn’t like to be idle.

Having sex. I hope I don’t need to elaborate. 

― seven people your muse loves/likes:

I went with canon since he likes/loves different people in different verses. In no particular order.

Tamralan Lavellan

Sylathi Lavellan

Avira Lavellan

Katsuro Sundarin

The Iron Bull

Cremisius “Krem” Aclassi

Gael Hawke

Avira, Katsuro, and Gael belong to @lavellanlove

― a phobia your muse has:

Heights. He likes his feet planted firmly on the ground.

#about the muse meme #thelrand lavellan #thelrand info #thanks for the tag! #it was actually pretty hard to come up with the last two people that he likes/loves #he needs more friends #like good friends #not the endless list of acquaintances #i realized that he really doesn't open up his true self to many people

[lavellanlove]

3 - what sort of things does your muse AVOID in a partner? for Mal. 8 - does your muse usually take the lead in relationships? for Avi. 17 - would your muse forgive their partner for cheating on them? for Katsu and 20 - what would push you to drop a ship? for YOU

(re: Shipping Meme)

Maleus: if we’re talking about a serious relationship, he avoids anyone who is flaky or uncommitted. He invests so much of himself in his love and wants to feel that is unquestionably reciprocated. More generally, anyone who is manipulative is a non-starter. (Side note, it’s one of the 10,000 reasons he and Avi could never be together. She reminds him too much of people he met in the Armada.)

Avira: usually not. If she likes someone, she won’t shy away from trying to gauge their interest with flirtation or the like, but she does not like to open herself up to the possibility of rejection by asking people out. Once in a committed relationship, she feels more comfortable asserting her own preferences and taking those kinds of emotional risks.

Katsuro: to him, there wouldn’t be much much to forgive. He finds the concept of mandated sexual fidelity in a relationship kind of gross to begin with. To him, it seems to be rooted in a sense of entitlement to / possessiveness over your partner’s body, and he isn’t here for that. But if he finds he only has eyes for his partner and the other way around? All the better.

#oc talk #avira lavellan #maleus abano #katsuro sundarin #thereluctantinquisitor

[lavellanlove]

Emma Sparrow is barely aware of her inadvertent double entendres when she’s sober, let alone when she’s had as much to drink as it’d take for her to actually feel inebriated. As for Katsuro...he just really admires strong women, okay?

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#dragon age #da:i #dragon #lavellan love draws #my art #emma sparrow #katsuro sundarin #comic #nox the magic dragon lmao

[lavellanlove]

5 for Tyro, 8 for Katsuro, 12 and 15 for Avira :)

(re: Shipping Meme)

How easily does your muse fall in love? TYRANOS: not very easily. Love requires trust, and that is something he is learning to get more comfortable with slowly and cautiously over time. Not just with hairy problematic men, but ever since buying his freedom. And even then, bring a praesumptor means being surrounded by people you can only trust in some ways but not others, which is very different from loving someone wholeheartedly.

Does your muse usually take the lead in relationships? KATSURO: it’s hard to know what that means with him. Does he initiate and take take initiative? Definitely. But overall, he is highly deferential to the needs of his partner. He isn’t catering to them (Maleus-style lol), but he also isn’t asserting some certain way the relationship dynamic needs to be. He prefers it to feel like they are two autonomous individuals with equal agency.

What is your muse’s love language? AVIRA: Hah. She’s an odd duck. The short answer is that both in giving and receiving, Avi prefers to learn her partner’s love languages and work from there. Getting a gift from one person might be a meaningless placation, and from another, a very dear piece of their heart. Words can be empty, or they can be everything. So with someone like, say, Silver, hearing honest, straightforward words from him means the world to her. And given how precious his time is, him choosing to spend it with her makes her feel so valued and loved. If she existed in a vacuum I’d say acts of service, but physical touch and acts of service are NOT things that would hold meaning in this case.

If your muse is uncomfortable in a relationship, will they address the problem or keep quiet? AVIRA: Depends on why she is uncomfortable. If it is a ‘her’ problem, she’s going to try to solve it on her own and not get her partner involved. If it’s something about their dynamic or her partner specifically, she sure as shit will bring it up. She is always going to have the reformer mentality and strive for the best both as a couple and as individuals.

#oc talk #tyranos aurus #katsuro sundarin #avira lavellan #thank youuu #leothelionsaysgrrrr

[lavellanlove]

OCs in profile

Peer-pressured by @leothelionsaysgrrrr to dredge up screenshots of my main babes in profile. Here’s Astaramai, Lynmyath, Maleus, Avira, & Katsuro. 

#this took longer than i wanted #but exactly as long as expected #tAKE IT #elyon gael luca mila and diedrick will need their own post #since i dont have profile shots of them yet #which is because i've been procrastinating on doing their proper photo shoots / posts ALTOGETHER #but that's neither here nor there #da:i #screenshots #astaramai trevelyan #lynmyath lavellan #maleus abano #avira lavellan #katsuro sundarin #oc talk #lavellan loves memes

[lavellanlove]

About the Muse

Re-tagged by @leothelionsaysgrrrr​ out of spite for tagging her again :P  Not tagging anyone new, because I am better than that. But if I tagged you last time, still do eet!

― your muse’s name:  Katsuro Sundarin

— a favorite picture/faceclaim for your muse:

Has to be this delightfully smirky piece by the inSANELY talented @tazmynburt​

— two headcanons you have for your muse:

Katsuro is very cuddly. Don’t expect him to admit this, but the reason he almost always has a spare pillow is because he sleeps better when he has something to hold.

Has no problem saying ‘I don’t know’ when he isn’t sure about something, but subsequently can NOT let it go until he finds out, no matter how long it takes to find a suitable answer.

— three things your muse enjoys doing in their free time:

Collecting weapons: he has a large collection of weapons from different eras and cultures across Thedas. If the specimen he finds is unfit for use, he will use drawings and artwork to have one reconstructed so he can test its function and situational benefits.

Board games: especially those that rely on strategy and probability. He cannot play wicked grace or anything that requires bluffing, however.

People watching: human behavior is a subject of great interest to him. If he is just sitting and enjoying a drink, he likes watching someone and anticipating the most likely potential next actions they will take.

— seven people your muse loves/likes:

Dorian Pavus

Avira Lavellan

Thelrand Lavellan ( @saphyremelodies​ )

Emma Sparrow ( @leothelionsaysgrrrr​ )

Lux ( @leothelionsaysgrrrr​)

Anacrea Trevelyan ( @thereluctantinquisitor​ )

Lyrene ( @thereluctantinquisitor​ )

— a phobia your muse has:

Katsuro gets quite claustrophobic. Especially bad in large crowds, which combine lack of ability to predict what any given person is going to do and an inability to move freely. 

#katsuro #katsuro sundarin #dragon age jester #oc talk

[lavellanlove]

Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is? (for Avira) annnnd Would they agree with the term ‘guilty pleasure’? Do they have any? (for Katsuro)

(re: revealing OC asks) 

AVIRA: Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is? Hmm. Taking advice and actually doing what was advised are two different things in her book. Generally, once you are in her in her inner circle of close friends and confidantes, she will hear you out on anything you have an opinion on. As for acting on any advice given, I am not positive there is anyone she would unconditionally defer on every topic. The only people she would refuse to even hear an opinion from are those who she knew to have betrayed her or her cause, or those she suspected would attempt to lead her or others astray through a veneer of expertise.

KATSURO: Would they agree with the term ‘guilty pleasure’? Do they have any?He would never use the term, but he certainly think he might feel more satisfied than he should when someone dismisses or ignores his advice and it backfires spectacularly. Beyond that, though it’s not true ‘guilt’, he is a bit bashful about his enjoyment of things that he lacks a rational explanation for enjoying. Music, for instance. 

#oc talk #avira lavellan #katsuro sundarin #thanks love <3 #these were good ones

[lavellanlove]

I’m accepting @bearly-tolerable’s open tag to make the boys on the Disney Prince Maker. This was fun! Glad Doll Divine finally invested in some good fucking food. (ie. a good designer for men). Featuring Katsuro Sundarin, Maleus Mirante Abano, and Diedrick Vedaris.

Tagging @thereluctantinquisitor, @leothelionsaysgrrrr, and @saphyremelodies

#my ocs #katsuro sundarin #katsuro #dragon age jester #maleus abano #diedrick vedaris #(papa avi)

[lavellanlove]

Sinday seduction: Anacrea discussing a new theory with Katsuro. Naked.

(re: Sinday Seduction meme)

Likelihood of success: 5/10

Is he completely aroused, both mentally and physically? Yes.

Is there a reasonable chance they both end up going downstairs for supporting texts instead of acting on it in that moment? Also yes. 

Hence the 50/50 chance.

#but in the long run #11/10 success #you know this #ANA knows this #katsuro sundarin #anacrea trevelyan #katana #thereluctantinquisitor #lavellan loves memes #seduction meme

[thereluctantinquisitor]

Seduction meme: Katsuro leaves a note in place of the bookmark in whatever Anacrea is reading. It just says, 'bed'. Where he is already waiting shirtless. (And reading, so as not to waste the time).

8/10

She would finish the chapter first.

#nerds gonna nerd lol #anacrea trevelyan #katsuro sundarin #katana #seduction meme #i am FINALLY getting around to these #reluctant replies #lavellanlove

[lavellanlove]

18. Just done something embarrassing (Katsuro), 9. When they want to be left alone (Maleus), 17. When they’re overwhelmingly bored (Avira)?

(re: Mannerisms Meme)

18. Just done something embarrassing Katsuro: flushed face, clearing throat, stammering speech, chin tipping down, avoiding eye contact, shoulders curled forward, neck stiff, lips pressed tight,  shifting posture, sweaty hands, racing, irritated by his own hair and clothes

9. When they want to be left aloneMaleus: knees drawn up to his chest, downward gaze, angling torso away from others, sweeping steps, aggressive movements, flared nostrils, clenched hands, lump in his throat, glaring daggers, snapping at others, watery voice

17. When they’re overwhelmingly boredAvira: answered here!

#lavellanlove replies #thank you frienddd #katsuro sundarin #maleus abano #oc talk #mannerisms meme #thereluctantinquisitor

[lavellanlove]

❝What happened? Did I hit my head?❞ for katsuuuuuroooo

Katsuro Sundarin & Anacrea Trevelyan (aka Katana)(re: lightheaded/fainting prompts) 

—

“GET DOWN!”

The dragon lashed out with its wing, sending bodies flying across the clearing, a young man rolling to a sickening halt right in front of Katsuro’s feet. 

He steeled himself. The best thing he could do for him now was kill it swiftly.

It inhaled, a glow bubbling up at the base of its neck.

Anacrea must have seen it too, a radiant ward emanating from behind her shield just before it was wreathed in fire.

With the dragon’s attention focused on her, he had an opening. Brief, but sufficient. Most likely sufficient. 

He used the wing as a ramp to avoid the scalding heat of its aura, dragging his blade through the tissue it as he went, then with a cry of exertion, plunged it through the beast’s spine.

Its legs went limp, jaw hitting the ground with a violent thud. He made it  forward just in time to see Anacrea dispatch it with a deft final swing.

There was no time for congratulation. Not yet. His mind shifted immediately back to the wounded. The boy. He slid down inelegantly, armor snagging on scale, then jogged back through the charred remains towards where he’d lain.

He was still. But seemed intact. Katsuro knelt, pressing two fingers to his wrist, then his neck, expecting the worst. 

Still alive. A rarity. Divines, he couldn’t have even been twenty.

“Ana!” he yelled, voice ragged. Desperate. She was a skilled mage and alchemist. She could help him.

It was with a mixture of confusion and concern that she came running over. Before she was even down to her knees, she’d drawn a vial - some form of revitalization potion by the look of it. Wordlessly, they worked together to lift his neck and tip his jaw open so she could pour it down his throat and make him swallow.

Eventually the boy groaned, rolling on his side and coughing. 

Katsuro laughed breathlessly in relief, looking up at Ana. There was no masking the gratitude in his eyes.

Her brow raised in silent appraisal, the corner of her mouth ticking up slightly.

He helped him sit upright, steadying him in case he could not support himself. 

The boy blinked, rubbing his temple gingerly. “What happened? Did I hit my head?

Katsuro nodded. “I imagine so. You were within the wing’s range of motion. It knocked you back.”

“Is anything else injured?” Anacrea asked.

The boy shook his head, still trying to get his bearings. “I don’t…think so…” His eyes widened with fear as he saw the carnage around them. “Oh…Akatosh…oh divines they’re all…it…they…”

Katsuro rested his hand firmly on his shoulder. Hoping it would ground him there. “Look at me, not at that. Here is what we’re going to do. We are going to leave, you are going to rest, and once you’ve recovered, I am going to teach you how to do this. Properly.”

Too shell shocked to do much else, he nodded, allowing them both to help him to his feet and sent him on his way.

When he looked back to Anacrea, he was surprised to see she was already looking at him. Smiling. 

“What?” he asked, genuinely curious.

She shook her head, folding her hands behind her back. “I thought they were just ‘fools’ to you, for rushing in as they did.”

She used his words against him. He enjoyed that about her.

“They are.”

“And yet, you are taking one under your wing.”

“Thinking they are foolish and attempting to make them less so are not mutually exclusive. If the flyers are insufficient, I have to…adapt my methods.”

Such hard language to mask such a precious thing as empathy. She wondered if he thought it a weakness. She thought quite the inverse.

“So I see,” she replied.

                                                        fin.

#thereluctantinquisitor #katana #katsuro sundarin #anacrea trevelyan #elder scrolls au #haha #i TOO can 'fin'

[lavellanlove]

Thelrand seduces Katsuro with demonstrating a new fighting technique, a well placed dagger, and a coy declaration that he's "dead." ;) Alternatively, he tries the same technique on Avira, and Katsuro gets to watch. (I couldn't help it, I love them so much.)

(re: Sinday Seduction meme. Sketch by @art-by-g) 

Likelihood of success: 6/10

Likelihood of incidental arousal? 9/10. But whether this counts as a SeduceTM is contingent upon whether Thelrand makes it one, which would require a bit more of an overt action/invitation on top of this (very solid) foundation. 

#lavellan loves memes #seduction meme #katsuro sundarin #thelrand lavellan #thelsuro #saphyremelodies