You are my Sunshine
Fandom: Court of Darkness
Couple: Tino x MC (MC named Carla)
Other Characters: Lynt, Toa
Description: Carla surprises Tino with the perfect gift, in music form.
Alternative description: If CoD developers wonโt give us Tino events, we have to write them ourselves! @voltagefandomproject @sallylovessweets @aide-falls @shinonometrash @royinvidia @atomsminecraft @bitchkay (other Tino lovers out there?!)
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Carla sits on a couch in the valetsโ lounge. A comforting scent permeates the air as Tino prepares a pot of cocoa, humming an unknown song. The tune is soothing, supportive, gentle, much like the Akedian valet. Tino pours cocoa into two white porcelain cups, handing a cup to Carla before sitting next to her.
โTino, may I ask you something?โ
โOf course, Miss Carla.โ
โWhat song were you singing?โ
Tino stares at his hands as they grip the sides of his cup, a blush creeping on his face. โIt-it is of no consequence, Miss Carla.โ
โIt IS of consequence, Tino. You hum that song every time you make cocoa for me.โ Carla takes one of her hands and traces gentle circles on Tinoโs knuckles. โIs it something your grandmother sang to you?โ
Tino gasps at Carlaโs perceptiveness. He redirects his gaze from his hands to Carlaโs face and smiles. โYes. She sang this song whenever she made cocoa. Whatever my mood at the time, that song always cheered me up. Though,โ Tinoโs smile fades, โI only can recall the tune of the song. I no longer remember the words.โ He glances back at his cup.
An idea pops into Carlaโs head. But she has to act with haste to ensure Tino doesnโt find out. Feigning tiredness (and feeling quite guilty about lying), Carla tells Tino sheโll meet him back in the valetsโ lounge for dinner. Carla quickly goes to the S:Rank lounge while Tino remains behind to prepare tea for Lynt. Carla pokes a Lynt-shaped bundle on a nearby couch.
โLynt! Please wake up!โ She gently shakes Lyntโs shoulder, until Lynt blearily opens his eyes and sits up. โHmmm?โ
โI donโt have much time before Tino comes here. Would you recognize a song if I hummed it to you?โ Carla practically is bouncing on the balls of her feet.
โWhat?โ Lynt blinks owlishly.
โPlease! Itโs a favorite song of Tinoโs and I want to buy a record of it, but Tino doesnโt know the words!โ Carla claps her hands beseechingly. โMaybe youโll recognize the song if I hum it to you.โ
โOh. Ok. For Chino.โ Lynt smiles and nods.
For several minutes, Carla hums different parts of the song. Lynt mews sadly, shaking his head. โI do recognize it. But itโs an older song.โ
โMaybe if I sing it louder, itโll trigger your memory.โ Carla sucks in a deep breath. โ๐ถHMMM HMMMM, DA DA, DAAAAAAโ๐ถโ
A book snaps shut from a chair in the corner of the lounge. Toa slams the book on a side table, sighing loudly.
โYou are my Sunshine by Christina Perri. Go to Miss Brendaโs record store in town. Youโll find the record in the lullabies section. Bookshelf by the back door, third shelf from the top.โ Toa picks his book back up.
Carlaโs mouth hangs open in shock. โHowโโ
โToa has an eidetic memory and an ear for music.โ Lynt smiles and lays back down on the couch. โThank you Toa.โ Lynt closes his eyes, resuming his nap.
โHow can I ever thank you enough Toa?!โ Carla turns to the blue-haired prince. Toaโs eyes flicker from his book to Carla. โDonโt sing in my presence again.โ Toa resumes reading, their conversation over.
Ignoring the insult, Carla races to the record store and back to the valetsโ lounge. Tino arrives a short time later to the sight of Carla preparing cocoa.
โYou made this for me?โ Tino settles on the couch and accepts a steaming cup of chocolate from Carla.
โWellโฆnot just that. Will you close your eyes?โ
โW-why?!โ Tinoโs body twinges in surprise.
Carlaโs fingers brush the bangs from Tinoโs forehead, which is creased with alarm. โPlease sweetheart. Youโll understand in a moment.โ
โAs you wish.โ As Tino closes his eyes, he sees Carla looking at him, a tender smile on her lips. The smile renders her more charming than usual. A few moments later, he hears a long forgotten lullaby.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
Youโll never know dear, how much I love you
Please donโt take my sunshine away
โโฆ!โ Tino gasps and opens his eyes. Memories of his grandmother flood his brain even as he is anchored to the present by Carlaโs gentle gaze. The song, the cocoa, and the sight of Carla all blend together in a cocoon of comfort and light. His previous feelings of alarm are quickly replaced with a winding warmth that overwhelms and envelops him like a blanket. The songโhis grandmotherโs songโhas been gifted to him by the woman he cherishes beyond anyone. Happiness washes over him.
Tino beckons Carla to sit next to him. He takes Carlaโs hand and twines her fingers with his, squeezing tight.
โThank you, Miss Carla.โ With his other hand, he cups her cheek. โThank you for being my sunshineโalways.โ
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๐๐คฉ๐คฒ
Thank you so much for the ask! I appreciate it so much โค๏ธ
๐ถ - Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?
I have to say that I usually don't listen to music while I'm writing. I get kind of distracted and I'll sometimes type out the lyrics of what I'm listening to without even thinking ๐
But a song I have been listening to on loop is the French version of Do you Hear the People Sing? From Les Misรฉrables, which is A la volontรฉ du peuple. Please listen to it! Even if you don't speak French, it's amazing! I also recommend looking up the English translation because it hits harder than the actual English version.
โ๏ธ - Do you have a fic you started, but scrapped?
I have a couple that I've written little drabbles for that never went anywhere, mostly because I struggled with writing it or I didn't like the idea once I had it written down. I had a Detroit: Become Human AU with android!Ben and human!George and they fall in love and it's cute. I might bring it back, but for now it'll stay tucked away in a little corner.
๐ - Do you have a preferred time of day to write?
If I'm able to, mid afternoon is such a great time to write. There's just a chill vibe and everything is nice and quiet. But I mostly write at night because of my work and school schedule, which is also fine. I'm usually so tired by the time I start writing in the evening I'm lucky if I get a paragraph or two out before I fall asleep.
๐ - What made you start writing?
Well, I've been writing fics since I was about 12, but stopped when I was about 14, mostly because I hated what I had written and I was convinced I was a terrible writer. Fast forward a few years and my friend @ouiouixmonami gave me several gentle nudges into writing a fic and finally putting it up on ao3.
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- Do you outline fics or fly by the seat of your pants?
I very rarely outline my fics, mostly because I write a lot of one-shots. The most I've ever written are three chapters and that's only because I can't fit all the things I want to write into one chapter without it feeling clunky. I do have an outline for a much longer Phantom of the Opera fic starring omega!Raoul and alpha!Erik. It's even got a table of everyone's ages, height, and whether or not they are an alpha, beta, or omega. Otherwise I'll just sit down and write things out until I'm happy with it.
๐ - Tell me about an up and coming wip please!
I'm currently working on a follow up to my last fic, Lean On Me. The basic idea is that Raoul is going to be introducing Erik to Philippe for the first time, though Raoul has a teeny tiny secret that he doesn't want to reveal to his big brother quite yet, but the beans will be spilled before the day is over.
๐คฉ - Who is your favorite character to write?
That's so hard to decide because I love writing almost everyone! Currently my favorite to write is Raoul. He can be so goofy and whiny to write, but he so deeply loves Erik and only wants his lover to understand how deep that love goes. One I'm looking forward to writing in the future is a certain cynic from Les Mis because I think we're gonna vibe together pretty well.
๐คฒ - Would you please share a snippet of a wip?
Here's an itty bitty paragraph from my latest wip. Enjoy!
He hated waking up these last few weeks. Every morning was the same. He would wake up sick to his stomach and would usually expel whatever contents were in it. He would feel a little better afterwards, but the acidic taste of vomit would linger in his mouth and he often felt too weak to get out of bed right away. He honestly didnโt know what he would do without Erik. His alpha would rub his back while Raoul would empty his stomach into the chamber pot, whispering soothing nonsense to help distract him. Then he would help Raoul get comfortable in bed again and give him a gentle kiss on the cheek before leaving to prepare a cup of ginger tea and some dry toast to help settle his stomach.
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Which H word are you? ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ย by joybucketย
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๐ฅณ Holiday ๐
You like to decorate for holidays.
You've started making your Christmas list in July.
You have a whole tote full of holiday decorations.
You own at least one festive Halloween or Christmas sweater.
You own a pair of pumpkin earrings. ๐
You've made paper snowflakes and taped them to your windows.
You're known for wearing bright, colorful, and festive outfits.
You've invented your own holiday and celebrated it with your friends.
You consider your birthday its own holiday. ๐ ๐ฅณ
You don't worry or stress much; you live carefree.
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐คฃ ๐ Hallelujah! ๐คธโโ๏ธ ๐
You've shouted, "Hallelujah!"
You're thankful for God's amazing grace. โ๏ธ
You've been so happy you felt like you were flying.
You honestly love your life.
You are living your dreams and couldn't be happier.
You feel so happy and blessed and grateful to be alive! ๐
You've danced in church. โช๏ธ ๐
You like to listen to upbeat, peppy music. ๐ถ
You've been baptized in water. ๐
You've been filled with the Holy Spirit. ๐ ๐ฅ
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐ผ ๐ Hippie โฎ๏ธ โ๏ธ
You've dressed up as a hippie for Halloween. ๐
You've owned and worn a pair of bellbottoms.
You've tie-dyed a shirt.
You've owned and driven a Volkswagen Beetle.
You own a peace sign necklace.
You believe in and promote truth, freedom, and love. ๐
You wear glasses. ๐
You wish you had been born in the 60's or 70's.
You enjoy going for walks in the woods. ๐ฒ ๐
You've smoked pot. ๐ฌ
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐ชHillbilly ๐พ
You grew up on a farm. ๐
You own a plaid flannel shirt.
You enjoy listening to country music.
You've driven your tractor to school. ๐
You own a cowboy hat and/or a pair of cowboy boots.
You enjoy going on hayrides. ๐พ
You've milked a cow. ๐ฎ
You enjoy singing songs around a campfire. ๐ฅ๐ชต
You've slept under the stars. โจ
You love animals and want to work with them someday. ๐ ๐ ๐
Total: 1
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๐งโโ๏ธ๐ Harry Potter๐ฆโจ
You've read the Harry Potter series.
You're a huge Harry Potter fan.
You know which sorting house you would be in if you were to attend Hogwarts.
You've dabbled in witchcraft.
You believe in magic. ๐ชโจ
You've dressed up as a witch or wizard for Halloween. ๐งโโ๏ธ
You've had a best friend with red hair. ๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ
You wear glasses. ๐ค
You mostly wear black. ๐ค
You have unconventional hopes and dreams.
Total: 4
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๐ ๐ป Halloween ๐ฆ๐งโโ๏ธ
You celebrate Halloween.
You're a different person on Facebook than you are in real life.
You've seen a bat flying through your house. ๐ฆ๐ก
You've put a sheet over your head and pretended to be a ghost. ๐ป
You've eaten candy recently. ๐ฌ
Fall is your favorite season. ๐
You've won a costume contest. ๐ ๐งโโ๏ธ
You've had a black cat. ๐โโฌ
You've walked through a cemetery at night. ๐ชฆ
You love pumpkin-flavored things. ๐๐
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐ฏ Honey ๐ฏ
Your mom calls you "sweetie" or "honey."
You like to sweeten your tea with honey. โ๏ธ
You were a big fan of Pooh Bear when you were growing up.
You like honey. ๐ฏ
You're very sweet (or so you've been told).
You've been stung by a bee. ๐
You like the song "American Honey" by Lady Antebellum.
You've gotten yourself into a lot of sticky situations.
You can be very messy.
You are wearing something yellow right now. ๐
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐ Hope โ๏ธ
You have hope for the future.
You've met someone named Hope.
You like to listen to positive, uplifting music. ๐ ๐ถ
You believe the future is bright. โ๏ธ
You will never give up, because no matter how hopeless things my seem, you believe there is always hope.
You're a joy and a light to others around you.
You believe in the strength of hope.
It's hope that has kept you going during some of your roughest times.
You are strong and courageous.
Others admire you for your courage. <<< So Iโve been told. I donโt know what courage they see in me...ย
Total: 5ย
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๐บ Hibiscus ๐บ
You've been to Hawaii. ๐
You like hibiscus flowers. ๐บ
You've worn a flower in your hair.
You're very bright and showy.
Summer is your favorite season. โ๏ธ
You've said, "Hi!" to someone within the last 24 hours.
You've drawn or painted a realistic picture of a flower.
You've taken a hula dancing class.
You've built a sandcastle.
You wish you could spend all day at the beach. ๐
Total: 3
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
๐ Hanukkah ๐
You're Jewish. โก๏ธ
You celebrate Hanukkah. ๐
Your favorite color is blue. ๐
You like to burn candles. ๐ฏ
You've played with a dreidel.
You consider yourself religious.
You've been to a Jewish synagogue. ๐
You were born in December. โ๏ธ
There is a candle burning in your home right now. ๐ฏ
You don't celebrate Christmas. ๐๐
Total: 1
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
Which "H" word are you according to this survey?
A: Hope.
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
Are you happy with your result?
Sure.ย
Do you feel like that H word fits your personality?
I hold onto hope, even though I feel hopeless at times. During this time with my health itโs hard for me to see any way out where I get past this, but I have to keep going and hold tightly onto that hope that one day I will even itโs hard for me to see right now.
What are three ways in which that H word fits your personality?
I donโt know.
....and what are three ways in which it doesn't?
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What is your favorite word among the ones on this survey?
Holiday and Halloween.
Do you think your result is accurate?
I thought Iโd get something else.ย
....or do you think you are more like one of the other words?
Yeah, like holiday or Halloween.
Does your name start with an H?
No.
What are three things you like that start with "H"?
Hot coffee, ham (oven baked glazed ham),ย hors d'oeuvres.
What are three words you would use to describe yourself that start with "H"?
hot-mess, hardened, hurt.
Which of these names do you like best for a girl: Harvest, Harlow, Harmony, Harley, or Harper?
Harvest.
Are you feeling happy today? ๐
No.
Are you feeling hyper? ๐คช
No.
What's your favorite holiday? ๐
Christmas.
Do you like hugs?
Sometimes, from certain people.
Are you any good at hide and seek? ๐
Nah.ย
Which one of these words do you feel describes you best: hopeful, hyper, happy, or hilarious?
None of them...
What is your favorite hot beverage? โ๏ธ
Coffee.
What color was the house you grew up in? ๐ก
Brown.
Do you wear jeans with holes in them?
No.
Are you a hoarder?
One could say that.
Which hand do you right with? ๐
My right hand.
Are you hiding something from someone?
Maybe.
Name three things you like that are huge.
Uhh.
What are three things you associate with the word "Hope"?
I donโt know, man.
What is your favorite song by Hillsong?
What a Beautiful Name.ย
Do you listen to Hillsong?
I know some of their songs.
Have you ever been high? ๐
Yes.
Have you ever had a friend named Haley?
No.
Which spelling of the name do you like best: Haley, Hailey, Haylie, Hailley, or Hali?
Hailey.ย
What is one thing you are hoping will change soon?
My current situation.
Have you ever ridden a horse? ๐
At a carnival as a kid.
What is one thing you hate? ๐คฌ
The miserable summertime heat.
Are you humble?
I think so.
What is your favorite song by Hilary Duff?
I like a few of her songs.
Do you know anyone named Harmony?
No.
Do you like ham?
I like oven baked glazed ham, but not a fan of deli ham.ย
What are three things you like that start with "H" that haven't already been mentioned?
--
And last but not least, did you enjoy this survey?
Mhm.
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
I hope you have a hopeful, happy, hilarious, humble, harmonious day! ๐
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
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campaign 2 episode 96: whatโs a mood whiplash
[insulin fund]
my day sucked, this episode better be amazing
(it will be mostly combat, so my expectations are not high)
oh no liam in a lab coat
is taliesin wearing an eevee shirt
my roommate caught a shiny ninetails, I missed all of that
oh, the banner has the traveler symbol, cool beans
wtf my boyfriend has been singing that all week. I haven't heard it in years and now it's everywhere
cad jumps in a six-foot pool, water comes up to his shoulders
"it's a pinata, guys, you get candy!" matt
yaaaaaasha
jester quick offer it a cupcake
oh well shit
moves shrimp chips away bc I'm stress-grazing
(the battle map camera has been really dynamic and on-point lately, a+)
wingardium leviosa
D:
:D
this is horizon zero dawn now, hit the glowy green part
can decompose make it rust
D:
moves shrimp chips back towards me bc I'm stressed
nott throw the oil like a grenade
yasha: battle cry travis: :EYES:
I play my Gorgon in Attack Mode
"seven players, everything stacks"
oh good I'm not the only one who instinctively does the nickelodeon jingle
MATT IS THAT NECESSARY
I knew at least one was gonna get smashed BUT THE GRAVEL, MATTHEW
look it's still smashing stones
marisha communicating fjord's hp across the table with her face
save a fjord, ride a death cow
HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HAVE TO TEACH YOU THIS LESSON NOTT
someone hug taliesin
look at him, he's gonna combust
tal don't chew your nails they look too nice
hey! no take-backsies!
beau embraces hydroelectricity
kiLL IT
"DON'T YOU 'YEP' ME MATTHEW MERCER"
"I dunno" "YES YOU DO"
stress level: marisha has forgotten how to chair
YE
"that's how you make a statue!" "and a steak!"
I thought sam had cheeto dust on his fingers but no his nails are orange
"you've got a little Nott here on your back"
"not my thing"
there is not a little kima in calliope
aww, him mom love him
official cad family art when
:(
jester!!
"please don't break my aunt" too late for THAT
liam: [reading intensifies]
boop of restoration
is fjord's other half elf
I enjoy cad's little dope slap
beau what the actual hell
ooohhh
D:
haha I didn't realize what my blood pressure was doing until I stood up, whoof
calliope u lil shit
beau do not fuck cad's sister
yasha do not fuck cad's sister
"no relation" prove it
jester
entities
"we've krunked dead people tea"
found the cannibalsim
"I've roasted fjord a bunch of times"
beau do NOT
oh look it's my dad
jester no
NOTT NO
lmao laura's face
nott :(
oh wow no
beau
that's gay
"the people are frozen. go on."
"beau your marisha is showing"
yesssssssss
"I run"
babies
cad :(
mood
I love calliope
yasHA
"not arguing with that"
designated prankster
"your body is a cloister"
"I'm not answering this question"
"your PARENTS watch this show" sdkjhfsk
you know what they've known her her whole life, they know what she's like
hey, she learned how to pitch it
just hide ur confession in a conversion pitch it's fine
(jester loves everyone, that could mean NOTHING, but beau's gonna be catatonic for the next four hours minimum)
gary???
๐ถlast night I told you I loved you, woke up blamed it on the vodka๐ถ
I love them
he has shit on them forever
that's fma is what you're talking about
"what's rexxentrum" whoooo boy
I love her
reani!
make matt act like reani
yessss that's all I wanted
beau
beau also realizes that jester is haruhi suzumiya
"he has a face I wanna punch"
cad :(
"I'll be home soon" stop throwing death flags caduceus
"you're the only one that could have done this"
colton
oh god. oh god he's carver from da2.
I love her
D'AWW
beauregard
???
listen to matt, he doesn't trust her anymore
jester keeps her gd promises
pot/kettle, beau
if they do nottโs ritual at the live show Iโll be really upset, I want to watch it
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