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theleotarot · 6 months
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The Relationship Between You And Your Future Spouse - Tarot Reading ❤️
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Choose the image that you feel most drawn to... The piles are from pile 1, pile 2, and pile 3. (one tree hill edition)
-In addition to the tarot cards chosen, I also had some oracle cards and oracle love messages as clarifiers for those cards-
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Pile 1
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(Tarot cards: 5 of Wands, The Wheel, Justice, & Temperance)
Pile 1, both you and your future spouse mirror each other by feeling the same for one another. Both of you feel like you are each other’s lucky charms and good karma. It feels like the both of you were fated to be together, and maybe some of you have waited a long time to be together. In the past, one or both of you may have had negative experiences with past relationships, and when the both of you come together, you both bond with each other by being open and honest about those experiences. Not only do you and your future spouse get closer to each other by being openly communicative, but the both of you also have learned to let go and move on from the negativity of the past. The both of you also enjoy playfully teasing and making fun of each other. Sometimes, both of you may even playfully wrestle with one another. Maybe the masculine or the stronger one in your relationship loves to show how tough they are, and they do this by playfully picking a fight with you. You two may even do competitive activities together to see who is “better.” Maybe both of you verse each other at games or verse each other at sports for the fun of it. The both of you are also always on the go and enjoy traveling together everywhere. There is a lot of flying around the world. Maybe the both of you will go on hot air balloon or lantern festival dates, or wants to. Your future spouse is the person who you want to call when something good or bad happens, the person you go to when you need a laugh, and the person that you want by your side when you go on a quick trip to the grocery store. Both of you are each other’s favorite people. You or your future spouse may have a physically or mentally absentee father, and it’s had an immense impact on the mental health. Sometimes the troubles of struggling with family can transfer onto your relationship. For instance, if there are children that the two of you have, you or they may not feel good enough to take a role as a father or mother figure because you weren’t properly shown how to be one growing up. This is where conflict comes in and it may create arguments. Although there is conflict, not feeling good enough is a problem within the mind only, and both of you are able to to look past the situation and continue on with your relationship. Both of you do this by having lots of patience and compromising with each other. Patience plays a key role into the success of your relationship after arguments. Overall, your relationship feels like destiny, and the both of you reflect each other emotionally. There is so much trust and open communication between the two of you. The both of you are best friends and lovers in one. ♡
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Pile 2
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(Tarot cards: 8 of Pentacles, 7 of Swords, King of Pentacles, & The Emperor)
Pile 2, you and your future spouse are extremely committed to each other, and the both of you are financially stable as a couple. Your relationship is more on the traditional side where there is a masculine role and there is a feminine role. Maybe the masculine in the relationship is the provider, and the feminine is the caretaker of your children, pets, or your home. Both of you may also have qualities of being a parental figure to each other. If you’re a woman, you may be similar to a mother, and if you’re a man, you may be similar to a father in your relationship. There is a lot of flirting between the two of you. Maybe there is lots of physical touching and funny pick up lines that are shared together. You and your future spouse may be very gifted in skills or talents as well. For instance, on the days that are not busy, your future spouse may show you their new dance choreography, and you may show them the new song on the piano you learned. Your life with your future spouse is also structured. Maybe in the early morning, you both like to take a walk outside, eat breakfast, go to work, and then at night you both come home to each other. At the end of the night, both of you love to relax and cuddle on the couch to watch a show or movie with your pets or children. You and your future spouse are very hardworking individuals and dedicated to work. Since you both are very work driven and focused too much on your own lives sometimes, it may be difficult to have quality time together, and it may impact the relationship. One or both of you may be non-expressive of feelings, but this may be due to the fact that both of you are working hard to pay bills. Eventually this conflict from lack of quality time is overridden, and the both of you work extra hard together to make the relationship proceed smoothly. Sometimes the way that you and your future spouse get in your quality time is by disappearing from the world, like taking a getaway weekend trip to the lake or a cabin. You or your future spouse may also have struggled with being able to show your relationship in public (but I really feel like it’s mostly to family), but overtime both of you do not care about other people’s opinions and enjoy showing each other off. You both are not afraid of holding hands in public, sitting closely together, or any form of public display of affection. Pile 2, overall, you and your future spouse know how to maintain your relationship in love, intimacy, money, career, and family. Your relationship is built through commitment and dedication with one another. ♡
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Pile 3
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(Tarot cards: 7 of Pentacles, King of Cups, The Hermit, & 10 of Wands)
Pile 3, your relationship with your future spouse is built through mutual effort, time, and patience. Both of you are emotionally invested into each other and are very loving, caring, and understanding of one another. Every day, both of you learn something new about each other and fall deeply in love more and more. Your relationship has an aura of calmness. Maybe both of you enjoy doing meditation or yoga together and love the privacy that you share. Both of you may also try to stir away from drama and arguments to keep the peace between you. The two of you may do gardening or have a garden together. You might grow trees, plants, flowers, or fruits. Both of you love giving each other gifts like flowers, chocolate, jewelry, clothes, and luxury items. Maybe some days after work, you come home to a nice dinner with lit candles from your future spouse. You both also love to make each other’s bucket list dreams come true. For instance, if you have always wanted to go skydiving, your future spouse will move their way into taking you to do it so you can fulfill your dreams. You both may enjoy going to the beach together, swimming, or love sea animals, but mostly, the two of you enjoy being alone together in the comfort of your own home. Before meeting your future spouse though, you or your future spouse may have went through an extremely difficult period of time in life, and because of this past experience of difficulty, you or they may be in their heads a lot when life is tough. It is a traumatic response, and it is not done on purpose, but this may still cause conflict between the two of you. Through arguments, both of you always overcome the challenges and grow together through them. You and your future spouse are continuously learning to be more opened and receptive to one another, regardless of having fears from trauma. You or they have already reached rock bottom in life, and when you two are together, things can only improve. Both of you are each other’s stones, and with each other, you feel whole. Both of you are always looking for ways to improve the relationship by making it more enjoyable and exciting. There are also lots of planning for your future together and focusing on making each other happy. Pile 3, overall your relationship with your future spouse is built through romance, love, and patience. Even when things are difficult between the two of you, remember that you both love each other deeply, and you must be able to open up about how you feel to one another in order to grow. Only the greatest things are built with patience and perseverance. ♡
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lovelicht · 3 months
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PAC: Your current situation and advice
Disclaimer: As I am not a professional reader, all of the posts are to be taken with a grain of salt. This is a general reading so some things might not resonate. Regardless of the situation, please remember that tarot portrays only one of the multiple scenarios of your life and you choose whether to follow it or not.
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(1->2, 3->4)
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Group 1
Cards: The Chariot, The World Rx, Knight of Wands (bottom of the deck: King of Swords Rx)
Your current situation:
You are currently in the phase of your life where you are actively navigating through diverse situations in the pursuit of your goals. It can reflect itself both on a professional/academic level and a personal/interpersonal one, given that the effort you are putting in serves to your development. Considering the presence of the reversed King, it’s highly probable that you might find yourself losing the emotional balance in course of your trial, but you keep pushing forward nonetheless. The said misbalance could manifest itself as impulsivity, impatience, arguments with colleagues / friends / family when things do not go your way, as well as a lingering sense of frustration towards oneself at the slightest failures.
The advice:
Embrace your imperfections, for they are what makes you human and teach you to strive further. As I have previously mentioned, at the moment you might be very sensitive to failure, because you give your all on your way to attaining your wish, however this drains you both emotionally and energetically, holding you in the self-made prison of frustration. It is natural to misstep sometimes, because it shows us aspects of ourselves that we still have to work on, and once we finally do so, we will become closer to our goals and inner peace in general. Make a habit of being grateful and happy even from apparently small successes, as, in the end, it’s the small steps that make the journey.
What can you do to follow the advice?
Give yourself the freedom you deserve! The expectations you have put on yourself tie you down and do not allow you to fully embrace the experience of living your passions. Wands are a suit that speaks of life and the fire inside each one of us, let that fire guide you through the dark of your mind. For example, if you have an idea you really wish to try, whether hobby or simply an experiment at work, do it, because even if it doesn’t work out, by the end of it you will be able to learn what should be done next time so it becomes better! Do not fear other’s judgment either, for they make mistakes too, whether they choose to show it or not. You are your own person and you live your own life, do not let yourself be confined by your fears and other’s thoughts!
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Group 2
Cards: Page of Wands Rx, The Tower Rx, Five of Coins Rx (bottom of he deck: Strength)
Your current situation:
You are trying to embrace your youthfulness, embody the present you always wished to have, but for some reason it all seems to go downhill regardless of how much you try. For some it might be a blockage related to not being capable to let yourself remorselessly behave free, while for others it can be described through a series of unpleasant or even unfortunate events that seem to haunt them every time they try to step out of the box. It’s highly probable that in this group are a lot of children who had to grow up fast, and now that you are given the freedom of age, you are trying to become the wild icon your child self wished to become, but it simply doesn’t work out. An example could be the typically introverted young adult going to a club, and once they finally try to let go of their fears they meet someone there, get into a relationship with that person and they get hurt so badly that it makes the young adult retreat back into their shell.
The advice:
There is some stuff you have to let go of, in order to truly feel the freedom you blindly seek through the said activities. Many of you struggle with unresolved trauma, whether it’s about bullying, parental issues or other sorts of painful experiences. By trying to be the conventional active youth, you are showing your resilience in rapport to your past, but the problem is that some problems bind you, unless you learn to diminish their impact on your life. It is never easy, but a wound cured now, stops a dormant infection in the future, that could potentially affect both yourself and everyone you will grow to care about.
What can you do to follow the advice?
Accept that nobody will come in your life and heal your past, for little who have enough energy to take care both of others and oneself. You are being encouraged to face your trauma on your own and come into terms with it one way or another: whether it’s shadow work that you feel you can do on your own or asking for the help of a specialist, or in general someone you feel that can help you. 
This message might not be for everyone, but stop hoping that your parents will heal the pain they inflicted on you, for they are simply not in the headspace to do that. It’s frustrating, but such is the truth: you ought to take matters into your own hands, because they won’t do it for you, nor for themselves.
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Group 3
Cards: Nine of Coins, Three of Cups Rx, The Star (bottom of the deck: Four of Wands)
Your current situation:
At the moment, you are in the stage of reaping the rewards of your hard work in the past. Previously you might have put yourself out there a lot in order to achieve certain goals and now you embrace the results and it’s all coming abundantly. Good things come to you almost from every corner, and you might even feel somewhat overwhelmed by how fast everything comes into your life at the moment, whether it’s opportunities, money or other form of creative energy. Those being said though, you might also feel the need to take a break after all the efforts you put in previously, to make some time for yourself and adjust yourself to receiving the abundant energy that is coming your way.
The advice:
Celebrate your successes and let yourself feel the blessings of your hard work. It is finally the time to rejoice after a long period of trials and tribulations. Even though you might still have certain unresolved issues, fear not, everything has its time, and now is the time you show yourself the appreciation you deserve for building a strong foundation for your future development. Just make sure not to go overboard and overindulge in pride and joys, as even the best of medicine becomes poison if ingested in doses too great.
What can you do to follow the advice?
As I have mentioned earlier, you might find your mind still worrying about certain issues, even once abundance started flowing into your life. You are being advised to leave some things in the hands of destiny and embrace an overall positive manifestation stance. Be hopeful and trust the universe to do its works for you have already done a great deal. Do not get me wrong, life consists of one’s continuous development, but some things are better left to the flow, for they are variables we cannot and needn't currently solve, especially when they still haven’t come into our lives.
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Group 4
Cards: Six of Cups Rx, Justice Rx, Knight of Swords Rx (bottom of the deck: Eight of Wands) + 8
Your current situation
Before conducting the reading I was repeatedly counting to 8 without any reason at all so I presume this number might either have a personal meaning to you or it could apply to your current life period in general. Eight is overall a number I associate with karma and karmic events that happen both in our and other’s lives, regardless of what we subjectively might think is right or wrong. It could be that you are currently undergoing a series of events you find unfair in relationship to you or someone close to you, to the point you suffer from it personally, via frustration, anger, perhaps with a hint of self victimisation in relationship to the unjust treatment you/they receive from life. Your perception of life might be still rather immature due to your past, perhaps you have been suffering from bad treatment since early childhood, thus you feel like you deserve better than that in the present. Overall you are a fiery and reactive person, to the point where you might show your displeasure in regards to events or actions you deem wrong a little too violently.
The advice:
Some things are better left up to the karmic forces to influence. Doing your own justice isn’t applicable in every situation, especially when it comes to a subjective, misbalanced, red coloured lens that one might own as a traumatic response. Revenge and general state of clouded lucidity does nothing more than suck your energy and hurt more or less directly both you and the ones you might care about. Universe has it’s own mysterious ways of functioning, which transcend both time and lifetimes in general.
What can you do to follow the advice?
Pay less attention to your past and the people in it, and move actively towards your future instead. You are brave and capable, use your intellect and rebellious nature to break the chains that attach you to your past instead. Try cultivating a more healthy action-oriented view of life to balance your impulsiveness and to harness your inner energy that is currently focused on anger. You have a lot of work to do on yourself, and it requires all the energy and courage you can muster!
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yoonia · 2 months
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the bedroom hymns ● chapter xiv
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⟶ Chapter summary | To answer your curiosity, Yoongi presents you with a challenging offer. Is your desire to learn about this new realm and his secrets strong enough for you to risk revealing your own secrets? Or will you remain loyal to the promise you made to your father to protect the family’s secret? 
⟶ Title | The Bedroom Hymns: a Bluebeard’s twist ⟶ Pairings | Min Yoongi x female reader  ⟶ Genre | Fairy Prince!Yoongi, Crown Princess!reader, Fantasy AU, Fairy Tale retelling ⟶ Word count | 6,785 words ⟶ Ratings | PG-13, +18 / M for Mature for future chapters; include classism, black magic, alcohol consumption ⟶ Story Masterlist: The Bedroom Hymns | ⤎ previous chapter | next chapter ⇢ ⟶ Main Masterlist | Mailbox | Taglist | Feedback | Music Playlist | Ko-fi ⟶ Author’s note | Here’s the second part of what was meant to be a part of the previous chapter. I hope this answers a lot of questions. Have fun reading!
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chapter xiv. red strings-2
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You fall silent as you feel a slight drop in your stomach. 
You should have expected that he would demand a fair trade right away. If only you have had enough time to figure out what to say, to plan just how much you are able to share about yourself without having to lie to his face should he chooses to answer your questions with honest truth. 
Taking a slow drink from your glass, you take your time to contemplate your options. “Maybe—” you slowly begin, “I can tell you a little bit about myself for a fair exchange.” 
Yoongi squints his eyes. There seems to be a hint of suspicions in the way he is looking at you. At first, he says nothing. Not a single response to your offer. Perhaps he can already tell that you wouldn’t be able to give him everything that he might be demanding from you. 
It makes you feel discouraged when you think that he may change his mind and you won’t be getting some answers. But Yoongi surprises you when he suddenly shrugs and smiles. 
“Very well, then. I guess that’s fair,” he says, though you cannot really make out the tone of his voice, or if he’s still going to be truthful when he hums, “Where do I start?”
Yoongi says this while slowly rubbing his chin. “Well, I suppose that you know who I am by now,” he finally begins, his eyes showing a playful glint which only helps lessen your worries and doubts. 
“Do I?” you question him in return, mirroring the playful tone of his voice. “We’ve only met once before this, putting aside the other times when you shadowed my movements. I know your name, and I know that you are a part of one of the most notorious brotherhood of mercenaries known within the continent. But I had assumed that your men have only been roaming the human realm. But here you are now.” 
Yoongi’s lips rise slowly to a crooked grin. “That is quite an interesting part to note, isn’t it?,“ leaning forward once again, he places his crossed arms on the table to get closer to you. “And I’m not talking about us meeting in different realms, but the fact that I never specifically told you to which brotherhood I am belonged to, when I could’ve been a part of any mercenary group that is currently active among the people,” he calmly drawls, while your eyes grow wide, realising your blunder. “And yet, you were able to recognise the insignia that belongs to our brotherhood and figured out that I am a part of it.” 
Silently laughing at yourself, you realise that he is right. 
Yoongi had never once mentioned the name of the mercenary army group that he is a part of, and yet, he has never once tried to deny it whenever you brought it up. Both in the market town and here, you have yet to see Yoongi wearing the insignia that belongs to the brotherhood. 
But there is no denying that everything about him had made it easy for you to link him to the mercenary group which is known to be moving among the commoners, both within the territories of your father’s empire, and also in various neighbouring territories.
Not to mention, each time you lay your eyes on Yoongi, you would be reminded of the nameless mercenary who had caught your presence that night in The Rare Roots; his demeanour, the way he carries himself, his speech, and the most defining characteristic that you have felt from him so far, his aura. 
“I’ve told you that I’m no damsel,” is what you tell him in return, hinting at his connection to the aforementioned mercenary group. “In almost every place that I’ve traveled to, I’ve either met some of your men, your brothers in arms, or seen traces and trails left behind by your brotherhood.” 
In this case, you are not entirely lying to him. This is something that you have caught on during your excursions as of late. Aside from learning more about your father’s activities in the various places that you have visited so far, you have also been following the trails left behind by the mercenary army by using everything that you have learned from Advisor Kim and the Royal guards’ reports. 
You recall seeing the insignia in various places in the midst of your excursions, either worn by a passing member of the mercenary army or plastered on the walls, pillars, and any other places visible for the commoners to see; a public declaration to show that the brotherhood are on the people’s side and not the royals’. 
“You have made quite a name among the people, no matter which kingdom or empire you have come across,” you add while tipping your chin at the engraved insignia, “I never expected that I’d be seeing that crest here too, in a completely different realm.”
You lean forward on the table, mirroring his gesture as you murmur softly to him, “It wasn’t hard to put two and two together after what we talked about the last time we met, but you were the one who gave it away when you denied none of the things I said about you being a part of that movement.” 
A surprised look flickers through his gaze. “You are a smart one, little dove,” he says, completely amused. “As I’ve said before. I shouldn’t have underestimated you.” 
You lean back in your seat, feeling victorious. “No, you shouldn’t have.” 
He mirrors your movement as he settles back in his chair, except that he follows it by lifting his shimmering tankard, taking a swift drink before he speaks again. Once the drink is lowered, a determined look fills his eyes, as if talking about this would require him to take off the mask that he normally wears when he is with you. 
You can tell the difference when he looks at you straight in the eyes, his chin lifted, and there is a different flair coming from him. A new sense of authority that would have been intimidating should a commoner stand right before him. 
Not you, however, when you have grown used to facing something similar, a presence that feels more intense, whenever you have to come face to face with your father. 
“You’re right. I am a part of the brotherhood. I can’t tell you more other than the fact that I work alongside my brothers to serve the people who are willing to hire our service and pay for our hard work with gold. Be it a local merchant, a commoner, or a nobble, we serve them with everything that we have for an exchange of a good pay,” he says, sounding proud, subtly hinting that he may have quite an important role in his brotherhood of mercenaries that he is keeping from you, “as for crossing the borders between the realms—” 
He tugs at the bamboo hat that he has been wearing and starts taking it off. “Not every men who had joined the brotherhood would be capable of moving from one realm to another so easily,” he explains as he tosses his hat away. For some reason, the gesture draws your attention, and you find yourself getting completely fixated on it that you can’t take your eyes away from him. 
“Only a handful of us had come from the magic realms, most of us coming from various territories within the Land of Far Far Away, while the other members who had later joined us once we started the movement are regular humans, mostly commoners from the human realm who we encountered in our journey and volunteered to join our purpose.” 
You can almost picture the mercenary army growing steadily in size with the passing time, reaching all the common people directly than the royal aids of your father’s empire ever could. “And that purpose would be gaining gold coins from whoever is willing to pay for your service?”  
But is that all there is to it? 
You cannot help but wonder, unable to truly believe that it could all be that simple, when almost every men working under your father’s ruling has believed otherwise. The memory of your past conversation with one of your father’s Royal Advisors return to you. About the mercenary army that was suspected to be a part of the rebellion movement which has been silently rising among the people of Nythelean Empire. 
“That is correct,” he says, “well, that’s mostly the reason why we do this for a living. But there are also others who have their own purposes in joining our movement.” 
You tilt your head, finding this suspicious. Your shoulders grow tense, your spine feels cold. “What kind of—purposes?” you ask him, while your mind begins running wildly. 
Does he really have nothing to do with the rebellion? Or is his brotherhood truly the rebel army as suspected by the Royal Guards?  
While you are looking at him with suspicions, Yoongi carries with him an easy air, as if he has nothing dark or sinister to hide. He keeps the same light attitude when he answers, “Protection. The ability to protect their family, their hometown, their livelihood, to be able to defend against any crime and any physical threats—the kinds of harm that would always get overlooked because they were hurting the commoners and not the nobles with storages of gold coins—or any possible threats that may harm them and their family directly.” 
A smile lifts on your lips as relief slowly washes over you. “So you’re vigilantes, doing all the work that the royal army working under the ruling of the kings and emperors couldn’t, is that what you’re saying?” 
Yoongi barks out a laugh. “You can put it that way,” he says. “It’s more like a security work for the people. But we also provide a chance for the common people to rise and lend their strength.”
He takes another drink and continues, “Out there, in the small towns and settlements that are far out of reach from the empires and their law, there are commoners who had trained for their lives to serve as knights, only to fail from claiming their places in the knighthood because they had no noble blood or any high standing in the society. That’s where we come in, as we welcome them under our wings and give them a place to serve, to use their skills and put their training to good use.”
Good use. Those words sound like music to your ears. The kind of music that eases your worries. There is a hint of suspicions still lingering in your mind, yet you find yourself believing his words. 
It’s almost as if you can feel it; the truth that his words carry with them, the genuine pride coming out through his voice when he speaks about the brotherhood that has been seen as the villains by the royals. 
“And not all of them are capable of using magic or casting spells?” you choose to ask rather than sharing your doubts about the brotherhood. “Or whatever it is that you use to move between realms?”
Yoongi shakes his head. “Regular humans don’t know anything about magic. Even the ones who are able to cast powerful spells will not be able to travel across the realms so easily. Only the gifted ones can do it.”
“Like you do.” 
He gives you a smile. “Like me.” 
Once again, you tilt your head while you try to process all of this. “And all of the traveling has to do with your work in the mercenary? But why do you must venture through the human realm, when you could’ve had more chances here?” You take a quick glance around, once again being drawn to the vast farmland which spreads right before your eyes. “What kind of work are you doing here now?” 
Yoongi licks his lips. The gesture steals your attention from his words, drawing a hint of warmth out of your skin. It is another new sensation that you have never felt before. But then again, never once had you ever felt so drawn to someone like this, not as much as how he has you drawn to him like a moth drawn to a flame. 
“Why the human realm?” he repeats your question with a hum as he looks out towards the view. The faraway look in his eyes tells you that there is a story in there, before he simply answers, “It’s hard to explain, really.” 
The corners of his eyes crease a little when he smiles. “I can’t say that it had all been a deliberate choice to raise an army of mercenaries out there in the human realm. I think you would be able to understand this, but it all started a long time ago, when I first came into the human realm in search of an adventure. We call it as ’soul-searching’, a personal mission that I had taken to venture far, far away from home to find my purpose in life.” 
You return his smile just then, because you can understand him well enough, as you have been doing just the same thing. Going out to new places, stepping into foreign lands, all because your soul craved for a new adventure, to write a new story, and to be able to see the world. 
“I never planned to stay long in the human realm, but then as more and more friends, other men and old colleagues left the magic realm to join me, we formed ourselves a small alliance to be able to have more means and reasons to remain in the human realm for a bit longer, while also find ways to give back to the people and the community that had welcomed us with open arms, despite never knowing who we were or where we came from. And then, one thing lead to another—” 
“And your small group or adventurers become a rogue army working alongside the humans.” 
“Once again, you are correct,” he answers with a proud smile. “As to why I am here, it’s the same reason why I’ve been to the places where you encountered me before. I’m doing the same kind of work that I did in Narlès, and similar to most of the work I’ve done back in Smotia”—one corner of his lips lifts to a grin—”like that day when I followed your trails at the royal winery.” 
His gaze softens as you roll your eyes. 
“We usually do the same details of work whenever we are hired by people in the human realm. But when it requires me to travel across the borders and return to this realm, the work varies,” he adds, this time with a hint of fierceness in his voice. Proud and bitterness mixing together. “And these jobs come with bigger risks. Hence the disguises and the hidden armoires. But I do earn bigger pay when I succeed.” 
This has you raising your eyebrows. Curiosity comes through you as you take a closer look at his attire. 
Dressed as a local commoner, he looks quite unassuming that he would be able to roam around without raising suspicions. Unlike back in Narlès when he had at least shown his weapons under and over his unmarked cloak and dark-coloured outfit, this time, you are sure that he has numerous weapons hidden under his simple clothes. 
The same way you are hiding your golden dagger under your skirt, hidden from view but easy for you to reach whenever necessary. 
“You’ve been to Smotia. This place might look similar, but it is still entirely different. Not only with the magic that exists here, but also with the people that resides in this place and their way of living,” he explains, his words mirroring every single thought you had about this place since you had first gotten here. 
“There is a secret about this place that requires us to keep a close eye on the territory. A dark secret,” he says with a secretive smile. “But I’m sure that you’re used to something like this.” 
You realise what he is hinting at. Once again, the past conversation you had with the farmers follows you. You bristle as you recall the warning that was given to you and how it had reminded you of home. Your old home, and the dark rumours that everyone whispered all the way into the palace’s walls.
“These stories have been passed around from one generation to another, and I’m sure most people who live in this place and have learned about the tales for a long time won’t even know whether or not these stories are real, or if they are nothing more but an urban legend told by the elders to keep everyone here safe and keep things in order.” 
“Like the rumours that the people have been spreading in Smotia.” 
Yoongi gives you a solemn nod. “Smotia isn’t the only place that holds a dark secret. This place, and many other places—kingdoms, empires, even the small, lawless towns and rogue settlements—all have their secrets. It doesn’t matter whether we are in the human realm, or right here, within the magic realm of Far Far Away. People loves to tell stories, dramatising any event that happened sometime in the past to make use of them to keep the younger ones in line.” 
You are not entirely surprised to hear this. Old tales live among the people who still speak of them. They are the reason why local traditions and customs exist in the first place. But it is interesting to know that even in different realms, such thing still exists. 
Yoongi continues to speak. “For those of us with magic skills or have enough mana to endure the magic present in places such as Grimm, we would travel to and fro and pay regular visits to such places. Not only for the purpose of running our mission or for hired jobs, but also in between our duties, just so we can be here to observe, to protect, and even to hunt—”
“Hunt…what?” 
A pinch folds itself inside your chest. A myriad of scenarios start their callous plays inside your head; your father’s assassination attempt, the unmarked mercenary soldiers that followed you through the depths of the Elcester Forest, the attempts to infiltrate The Citadel. 
“Anything that may cause any disturbances happening within the Land of Far Far Away. The small and invisible threats that always start from the most inconspicuous places. Being vigilant and moving under our own rule allow us to get closer to the sources before they rise rapidly to become a bigger threat to the entire realm,” Yoongi answers after a beat of silence and a whole round of wild imagination running through your head. 
He gives an easy rise of his shoulders as it’s not a big deal. “Of course, we are only a small army roaming through a vast magical realm, where each territory, every strong empire within the realm have their own rules. Some kingdoms even cast their strong spells around their territories that won’t allow us to walk past their borders as easily as we would’ve liked. But we do what we can, keeping watch for the people that may be overlooked should any harm ever comes.” 
Spells to keep people out of a territory? 
Of course, you wonder to yourself as you start recalling everything that you have learned so far about the safety measures that an empire must abide to in order to keep its palaces, territories, and the people within safe. 
You are also reminded of the action that your father had taken after the latest breach which happened at the main palace, and how the royal guards at the Stargrave Castle have been keeping the same tight security to make sure that the empire’s territory is secured from any possible threat while in the King’s absence. 
It shouldn’t be much of a surprise to think that there would be kingdoms that would use magic and spells for protection. Knowing what you know now, you begin to wonder if your father had also done the same to increase the security at the empire’s territories. Surely, there had to be a reason why he had forbidden you from stepping out of the palace through the front gate. 
Leaving you only relying on the magic portals to be able to step foot out of the palace whenever you need a chance to escape. 
It should be a powerful spell then, you wonder to yourself as you imagine having a force of magic protecting the empire, making you wonder just how powerful the King’s magic truly is, or if he ever had help from the strongest mages in the empire. 
Silently, you remind yourself to question about this to Lord Gordan the next time you sit with him to learn about royal defence or when you are sitting with Lady Laurel for your next magic lessons.  
When he notices that you have no more questions to ask of him, Yoongi crosses his arms over his chest and turns the focus of the conversation on you. “Now, it’s your turn to tell me more about you, little dove,” he calmly says, keeping his eyes on you when he points out, “You’re no mere traveller.” 
His words sound more like a statement instead of a question, and it shouldn’t surprise you that Yoongi would begin his digging into your secret by pointing out something that may have been quite obvious. 
Keeping your voice steady, as your father’s voice once again echoes through your head to remind you about keeping your family’s secret, you give him a smile and stiffly nod. “No, I’m not.”
“And you can travel across the realms.” 
Your heartbeat picks up. “Not that I’ve done this for a long time, nor am I an expert like yourself. And I’m not doing this for a noble purpose like you do,” you find yourself admitting to him, before deciding that perhaps you can share with him at least a part of your truth without revealing who you truly are. 
“You have probably figured out by now where I initially came from,” you begin, and when Yoongi says nothing to respond to this, you simply continue, “The human realm has been the only home that I’ve known for as long as I can remember, even if I never got to truly see any other places in the human realm itself aside from the place where I lived.” 
Yoongi immediately frowns at this. You can tell that he is surprised to hear this, and you can already guess that he probably wouldn’t like to hear what you are about to share with him next. 
“I…was sheltered almost my entire life, kept from the world, hidden in the shadows”—being kept as a secret while you were caged within the palace’s walls—”so I would take every chance I could get, sometimes steal it, just to be able to see the world outside that I was never allowed to see. Before, all I could do was to slip out of my window to travel across the town, then the city, and then I’d venture into the secluded places where people wouldn’t be able to recognise me. A chance to escape and experience freedom.” 
The more you reveal this part of yourself, Yoongi’s gaze seems to grow darker. It feels unsettling, yet comforting at the same time. Because it almost seems like he is enraged at your situation. That he is becoming angry—for you. 
When had anyone ever felt this kind of concern for you? 
You try to remember, before realising soon enough that not even your governess, Nanny Abigail, the closest person to you since your days back at The Citadel, had ever voiced her concern about you being sheltered and hidden from public view. If any, she seems to have always encouraged and supported the King with his decisions, while often convincing you that it would have been better to remain within the palace’s walls for your own safety. 
Thinking about this makes you feel upset and bitter, so you quickly push these thoughts away, rather than allowing it to pester your thoughts when you should be enjoying this wonderful moment that you have with Yoongi. 
“I might not like you in the sense of crossing the realms, because I have no control of it,” you allow a little more truth to come out. “As a matter of fact, I surprised myself when I arrived here. Never had I expected that I would find my way to a town where magic exists, when I had only been seeing these places through the books that I’ve been reading.” 
As you laugh softly to your confession, Yoongi’s frown slowly fades as he curiously says. “You are not familiar with the magic realm.” 
You shake your head. “No, I am not. Not yet, at least. Everything is new to me. I’m still learning,” you admit to him with a bashful smile. “I spend my time learning about magic and this realm through the books, never knowing that I might be able to get the chance to visit these places and learn about them directly.” 
Yoongi’s expression seems to grow softer after hearing your words. “Is that the reason behind all these questions? All the curiosity that you always have with you?” he asks you, “All because you’ve never had the chance to see the world with your own two eyes, much less this realm we are in?” 
Slowly, you nod your head. “I have so many questions but not many that could answer them,” you answer him with a deep exhale of breath, recalling the hours you spent digging into the books in the library only to never feel satisfied enough with what you have found. 
Yoongi’s lips twitch to a grin. “And you expected me to answer them for you.” 
“Maybe not all of them, but you are the one available right now for me to speak to,” you admit to him with a soft giggle, making him smile, as if the sound of your laughter pleases him. “And, now that I’ve shared all of this with you, as of now, you have become one of the limited people who knows about my secret.” 
“I’m going to guess that there’s not a lot of people,” he says with a gentle voice, to which you answer with a nod while you solemnly keep the real answers in your head—
The truth is, you are the only one who actually knows about my secrets. The only one who knows that I’ve been traveling to different places. The only one who knows that I exist while the world revolves in blissful ignorance. 
In your silence, Yoongi takes this moment to take a good look at your face while you are lost in deep thoughts. He seems to have found something in you when he murmurs to you softly, “You can sense my magic.” 
His words catch you off-guard, but you try your best to control your emotions. “It’s not like I’ve learned how to use magic, or to even have it inside me at all,” you slowly admit to him while recalling your father’s words about magic, how it resides within you, passed down from his bloodline.
But you have never truly felt it, and your father never had the chance to show it to you or to teach you more about it before he had to leave the palace for his royal duty. 
“But, I’ve learned how to sense them ever since I first arrived in this realm,” you continue, while Yoongi seems intrigued to hear this. 
For some reason, you feel no guilt about sharing this with him. You just don’t feel like it would be particularly necessary to hide this, as this is a new ability that you have been honing through your afternoon lessons with Lady laurel and Lord Gordan, after all. 
In fact, seeing his reaction, you suddenly start feeling hopeful that perhaps he can help you understand about this new ability that you have been gifted with yet still cannot understand, much less to wield it at your own will. 
The ability to detect other mana or aura from your surroundings—be it on the places where you are at or within the people you are with. 
This was said to be the first step of practising your own magic and sharpening your mana while you wait for your father to guide you through the rest. Of course, you haven’t started learning more than the basics, nothing but the theories and the principles behind it, yet you have secretly learned enough on your own to identify the magic that is present around you. And you have learned enough to recognise the energy that you can feel coming out of Yoongi.
And what you can sense from him has only been making you feel more curious about him. The strong pull that keeps drawing you to him. The essence of his magic—
Right at the same time, the same curiosity flickers through Yoongi’s gaze. “What do you sense from me when that happens?” 
His question—and the way he says it—sounds surprisingly reassuring, and it prompts you into answering him truthfully. 
“Serene. Otherworldly,” you start describing what you feel, recalling the tingling sensations that you felt upon sensing his magic, when you first realised that they were coming from him. “It feels comforting and intimidating at the same time. And quite—captivating, as if there is a strong pull coming from your magic that keeps drawing me in.” 
Familiar. 
Because it feels eerily similar to the magic that you have grown used to. Similar to the magic that you have been feeling coming from your father’s portals. The strong pull that you feel from Yoongi reminds you too much of the strong charm that sends you across various realms that you find in the magic doors, which often feels like invisible dust brushing at your skin that would sometimes linger with you long after you have stepped across the portal. 
The first time you felt it while you were with him back at Narlès, you had chalked it up as having the portal’s magic lingering in your skin because of how different the weather was compared to home. Now, however, the moment you are back in Yoongi’s presence and feeling the same sensation all over again, you finally realise that it hadn’t been the case at all.  
With tilted head, you take a good look at Yoongi, wondering why it is possible for him to have the kind of magic that seems to resemble your father’s. Through your lectures, you have learned that the type of magic that a person obtains may differ depending on the source of its powers, and would often differ according to where the person resides in or which empire they are from.
Just like the people within the sun empire that were said to be blessed by the sun itself, and the empires that were said to have claimed the blessings of the Moon and the Gods that are believed to reside in the sea. 
Would it be possible that your father’s magic may have come from the same source as Yoongi’s? 
Before you can figure out how to bring this up, Yoongi continues to speak, focusing on your magic as if he knows that you haven’t learned much about how special your ability truly is. 
“For anyone who acquires the gift of magic or born with mana within them, they will be able to feel or sense it when magic exists around us. At least, most of us do,” he explains, smiling, while your mind flies back to the old farmer who may have felt your mana when you first met him. Then Yoongi surprises you when he adds, “But it takes a different kind of gift and talent to be able to recognise or identify someone else’s magic by sense alone.” 
“And that’s something that you are incapable of.” 
But I might. 
Yoongi nods his head. “That must’ve been the reason why you were able to notice my presence while I was following you. It was my magic that you sensed when you couldn’t see me.” 
You tilt your head, realising that he might have been right. And he may not have noticed that he had just solved one of the biggest mysteries that have been plaguing your thoughts as of late, when you could never explain to yourself the reason why you had always been able to sense Yoongi’s presence even before you could see him there. 
“But I can tell you this—” he continues, “I can feel the mana within you. For me, it feels like an unrefined diamond, glowing inside you. Except that there is something that is shielding it, protecting it like a veil.”
A shield? It isn’t much of a surprise to hear that you have an unrefined mana, as you are still lacking in training. But to know that there is something protecting it is another matter. “But—how?” 
Yoongi presses his lips together as if he is feeling unsure with his answer. “I wish I know,” he says with a regretful smile. “If I have to make a comparison, try to picture a door. A door that has been kept closed and locked so tightly that it would take an effort to open it. Right behind that closed door is your mana. That is how shielded your energy is.” 
“So—you’re saying that if I want to be able to find my magic and use it, I have to open that door?” you question him, suddenly feeling light-headed and confused. Yet every word he is giving you makes sense. 
Is that the reason why your tutors have refrained from teaching you magic, and had always insisted that you should wait for the return of the King?
“I supposed you can say that,” Yoongi says with a nod. “But that’s not all. I can tell that you also have magic all over you. Although it feels more like a protection spell that is meant for you, not for the mana you have inside you.” 
Hearing this only leaves you feeling more confused. Until you finally remember the reactions you saw earlier from the farmers working on the field when they saw you walking away, as if they had just realised that you were there. 
Thinking about this, you raise your eyebrows. “The kind of protection spell that may hide me even in plain sight?” 
He stifles a smile as he says, “Something like that.” He also seems—proud, to see that you are able to figure it out before he can explain further.  
“Yet you can’t recognise its form or where it came from,” you guess again, while Yoongi’s expression shifts when he stiffly nods.  
“No, I’m afraid I can’t. The only thing that I can tell you is that it seems to have been placed on you instead of it developing naturally, because it feels entirely different compared to the mana flow I’m feeling from you. I can feel these two separate energies flowing both from within and around you as I’m sitting here with you.” 
Sinking back in your seat, you say nothing to this, and choose to hide your expression as you take a hefty drink from your glass. For a while now, you have suspected that something like this may exist. That you may have some kind of magic surrounding you at times. It would only make a whole lot of sense of everything that you have been questioning and wondering about.
The fact that you have been able to escape the palace during the night without people noticing you, but only while you were right outside of the palace’s walls. Common people who would walk by without seeing you when you passed them in the streets, or the royal guards who would fail to notice you slipping through their tight patrol. 
As if you were never there. 
Instinctively, your hand finds your necklace that is hidden under your cloak, and you anxiously begin toying the gem with your fingers the way you always do when you are lost in deep thoughts and in need to focus. 
You start thinking about all those nights you spent roaming the dark streets in Smotia and the afternoons you spent wandering away from the palace, recalling all the significant moments and events, to try and put all the pieces together. You have never have believed that you were a master of disguise, so skilful in hiding your identity that you managed to remain unnoticed during your trips to the outside world. 
Unlike Yoongi, perhaps, who seems to be quite an expert if putting up disguises. He would no doubt be able to blend in with the locals with his disguises, avoiding unwanted attention that may put a risk to his duties.  
Thinking about this now, the odd expression worn by the mercenary soldier that you met at The Rare Roots begins to make more sense. When he looked at you as if you had magically appeared right in front of him and he was completely caught off-guard that he had let his mask slip. And for some reason, you can almost see that same expression coming out of Yoongi as he is silently watching you—the cold, amused look coming out of his eyes, as if he is trying to solve a puzzle, or a mystery, and he would be able to find the answer by simply looking at your face. 
More questions come to mind, and they slip out of you in soft whispers while you are trying to solve this mystery. “How is that possible?” you first ask yourself, before your gaze lands back on Yoongi who hasn’t said a word, giving you the chance to ruminate on this new revelation about yourself. 
“If I am protected with a spell, like you said, how did you manage to notice me?” You just cannot help but wonder out loud. 
Both in Narlès and here in Grimm, Yoongi has always been the one to find you first. Compared to how you would have had to approach someone and talk to them first to get them to notice you—just like the farmers you met earlier and the people you talked to on your previous excursions. 
Just as you are waiting for him to respond, you catch Yoongi’s eyes as they move. A barely visible flicker that is so subtle that you would miss it if only you blink. And you are partially sure that his gaze has landed right at your necklace, at the fingers that are brushing against the golden embellishments securing the ruby pendant that seems to be reflecting the sunlight as you twirl it in your touch. 
All of a sudden, a blurry image from your almost-forgotten dream comes back to you. 
Yoongi’s eyes remind you of the pair of dark eyes drifting down to your collarbone, eyeing on the necklace that you were wearing even in your dreams. The deep voice that almost felt like a whisper, a murmur, when the man in your dream spoke of as if he had just gotten an answer to the riddle that he was so desperate to solve, “The necklace. Of course. I should’ve known.”
Carefully, you lower your hand, opting to take Yoongi’s attention away from the necklace. His curious gaze is starting to make you feel uncomfortable, too vulnerable, that even the necklace is starting to feel hot under his dark, perusing eyes. 
“I might have a theory,” Yoongi begins as his eyes find yours again. This time, the look that he is giving you seems a bit more cautious. As if he is treading carefully through this, and you understand why when he says, “But I might have to show it to you to prove it, since it would mean using my magic to understand, and I can do that if you would allow me to.”  
As he stops talking, you can almost hear the unspoken words that he is keeping to himself as he regards you with a smile. A silent promise that also becomes a challenge that he offers you in exchange of any secret that you may choose to share with him—
This secret I can reveal to you, as long as you are willing to reveal yours. 
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Horror nights (hanjisung)
DISCLAIMER: these longer writings can be read as both standalones or part 2's/prequels etc if you will.
IF you wish to imagine the characters following a chronological narration of events, this one can definitely be read before "I'm not leaving you". as it could serve as a moment in time that happens before the events in the blurb mentioned above.
WARNING : *mentions of blood and graphic fake movie depictions of brutality
PART 1
You really were so surprised at how unphased Han had been throughout the whole first movie. And how he still looked almost amused if not even bored at the horrific scenes currently displaying on the screen. For someone who's usually so sensitive and jumpy and easily overwhelmed, he looked completely at ease while watching literal bodies being sawn apart. Well, not literally, it was just prosthetics and cgi but the oozing blood and inhuman heart wrenching screams felt pretty fucking real and terrifying in your humble opinion.
Horror movie nights were both your favourite and your least favourite hang outs with your friends. You loved the activity in the fall for it was cozy and chill and required minimal effort and preparation. The most proactive thing you had to do was usually just pick some snacks and drive to one of your friends' houses with your duffel bag ready for the sleepover. Admittedly your favourite part was that it gave you the chance to shamelessly cuddle with the boys and enjoy how warm and protective they felt, Han being the more readily available one seeing that he had been your closest friend for longer.
But to counterbalance all that, your least favourite thing about it all was having to stomach up to 4 and a half hours of usually gory splatter horror movie marathons, either that or some fucked up rather mentally violent psychological thriller that Seugmin would choose and subject to you all even though everyone protested. Even trying to set him up with one of your girlfriends didn't persuade him enough to stop picking such awful films, and actually your girlfriend started enjoying them too so it only brought them closer which to Seugmin meant he was even more validated and encouraged to being a menace.
The real worse thing about this scary movies night tradition of sorts though was that it set the perfect storm for your budding feelings for Han: you weren't really sure when it all started but at one point down the many years of your friendship you started looking at him differently, noticing all those little lovable things about him and seeing him grow and become a young handsome man, the man with the biggest golden heart you knew. You slowly but surely started falling for him and you were now stuck in this uncomfortable limbo where you really wanted to confess but you couldn't bring yourself to cause you were sure he only saw you as a friend, even as a sister maybe.
Him being a naturally physically affectionate person didn't help either. You and the boys were all pretty comfortable in each other presence, had no problem being openly cuddly and close so you being all over Felix or Chan and Han being all over you on a typical movie night never raised any eyebrows except you couldn't help but get all warm and fuzzy and jittery inside whenever Han cuddled you and you were always so fucking afraid it would clearly show on your face. You didn't necessarily want any of the guys to notice too much cause you knew damn well they functioned like one body one mind and that none of them were able to keep their mouths shut.
As another blood coiling scream pierces through the TV speakers you flinch visibly and blink manier manier times, trying to collect yourself when the scene doesn't develop in any actual jumpscares but a mere cliffhanger that seems to be lasting forever and Han must've noticed how on edge you look cause he quietly scoots closer to you on the couch, putting an arm around your shoulder and giving it a little squeeze as you low key shift closer to him, Jeongin sitting on the other side, almost half asleep and definitely not noticing you drifting away from him. You swallow inaudibly and pull the blanket up your knees, absentmindedly making sure to cover Han's legs as well and he grins at you at the gesture, pulling you even closer to him.
And that's when you breathe him in and almost pass out cause why does he have to smell so fucking nice? You could already smell the faint scent of his shampoo from your former spot on the couch but now you can clearly inhale the fresh, sweet fragrance along with the muskier and powdery scent of his clothes and skin, the slightest hint of popcorn on his breath. Also why does his hair have to look so shiny and healthy and soft? And why does his side profile has to look so handsome? With the chiseled jawline but chubbier cheeks and his small straight nose and and pretty eyes so intent on the movie and those damn lips, barely parted, the bottom one sticking out so plump and rosy even in the semi darkness of the room - you are officially spiraling.
One of the characters in the movie suddenly gets possessed by some kind of demon and he tears himself apart, blood and guts spilling all over the scene and you just cannot. If one moment ago you were almost too overwhelmed by Han's mere scent you now literally bury your face in the crook of his neck, trying to cover your face with the curtain of your hair which earns you a soft snicker from him, "you're okay there?", he whispers in your hair, unaware of the shiver he just sent down your spine, you nod and mumble something unintelligible and slowly, ever so slowly lift your head up, quickly checking the screen to see if it's safe again, mainly focusing on the shadowed heads of your friends sitting and cuddling all around on the floor.
Han slips his other arm out from beneath the blanket and gently places his hand on top of yours, "squeeze if you need to", he instructs, his left arm tightening around your shoulder now that you straightened out again. You thank him quietly, your voice barely a whisper, and in a tiny leap of faith you interlock your fingers with his, hoping he won't be too bothered by that which doesn't seem to be the case since he just keeps on watching the movie, completely desensitized to the gore.
A few more relatively calm scenes roll by and you start to reassure yourself into believing maybe now there's a little amount of time where the plot just needs to develop without the obsessive amount of splatter. But just as you're about to almost quiet down completely and possibly fall asleep on your friend's shoulder a fucking ghost face thing jumps into full vision and attacks some other characters by slinging an axe down their backs and the sound of bones breaking and blood erupting everywhere makes you literally jump on the couch and whimper in pain as if you're the one being massacred, a few of the boys either mutter profanities themselves or straight up gasp, "oh my god oh my god ohmygod" you whisper/shout squeezing Han's hand so tight he frowns deeply at you and then he is pulling you into his arms in just a matter of mere seconds.
His embrace his warm and welcoming, you shut your almost teary eyes and focus on his fast heartbeat, "it's gone, baby. It's gone, I promise it's all over now", he repeats over and over again, his voice a very low, soft whisper as he pats your back, "gosh... you're shaking", he adds then, first vigorously holding and caressing your back and then cupping your face and stroking your cheeks repeatedly when he realises you're still so shaken, "it's okay, y/n it's okay, it's all over now, see? They killed him. They're walking away in a field now", he narrates softly, guiding you back on the couch, still keeping an arm protectively around your back.
You gradually calm down but still snuggle close to him, your heartbeat going a hundred miles per hour either from the violence you just witnessed or Han's immediate reaction and strong embrace. You kind of enjoy it, this sort of roller coaster of emotions, the edge keeping you very much alert and sensitive to every little touch and shift in vibration coming off of both you and Han who on the other hand seems to now be fully aware and responsive towards your every move, to every hitch on your breath as you reluctantly try to keep on watching the movie.
PART 2
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Hellos, may I request Al Haitham where they learn that their s/o is a reader too. Like when they go to their house, they see this huge library and stuff. All the books seemingly read as their annotated, and when you look at the books they have tabs, drawings, pasted memes, post-its, and writings. The books from different genres, the same books with different covers, rare books and stuff. The reader allows them to read and borrow them as he likes. They also offer to annotate a book for them if he wants. How would they react?
And a book reading date kind of after maybe
I changed the prompt just a scootch!!
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Al Haitham spends a lot of time with his nose in a book because it means he can sit with his thoughts alone, or sit and digest somebody else's ideas without the expectation of maintaining a conversation if he chooses not to. To him, it's the perfect way to spend some time by himself while keeping his brain active.
When he met you he found that you were similar enough to him. He enjoyed reading books that you recommended, feeling as though he was growing closer to you with each page he finished. It was a less intrusive way for him to learn more about you, giving you some books he likes himself to return the favour.
He thought that you were slightly more casual than he was. Your overlap didn't seem to be all that great and the books that you'd give him to read weren't exactly as academic as the ones he would read. Then again, anything seems less academic when you're reading a literal textbook for fun.
The first time you invite him over he's not expecting too much. He thought that the two of you would just sit down for some snacks and discuss the latest book you finished, not expecting to be lead down a hall into a glorious library. He has his own but somehow, you've breathed life into the books on the shelves. He can tell that you've read a majority of them from the wear on the spine or the familiar way you grab them, flags sticking out of slightly stretched-out spines.
You hand him one, him recognising it as a new copy of a book he mentioned wanting to read to you in passing. He didn't expect you to be able to get a copy, knowing how difficult it was for him even with his connections now as the Acting Grand Sage. You give him another copy, this one just as annotated as the other ones he determines with a precursory flip through the pages.
Al Haitham is a bit of a purist with his books, keeping them all in pristine condition and not wanting to mark them up. However, the way your books are clearly loved as he looks through others while you find something to eat together makes his fingers itch to try it himself. He's a bit of a perfectionist so he doesn't think he'd be able to do well on his own books.
You return after a while, bringing with you some supplies to annotate. You catch him browsing all of your books when you get back, fingers gently tracing over the rarer books in your collection. as he asks you a few questions about how you managed to get these copies, telling him a little about it as you offer him some things.
You two don't often just sit and read together but now he's finding himself really wanting to do more of it in the future. You told him that it might be a nice and chill thing to do with each other as the two of you have been so busy lately that you just wanted to come down from the stress but still being together.
He listens as you work through your own book, getting antsy as he tries to continue to finish his own. You've left your copy of the book he wanted to read on the table and he's so tempted to skim through it, look through the notes you left on the margins. You notice his eyes flitting to and fro and with a quiet chuckle, you silently pass the book to him.
Al Haitham's expression is almost unreadable as he works through the pages at his own pace. However, he's distracted enough that you can steal a couple glances at him as he smiles at some of the notes you've left, nail gently tracing the outlines of the words as he reads them aloud to himself.
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lasi-nariyoyoreads · 6 months
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Suho, Baekhyun and Chanyeol's soulmate reading
SuBaekChan is the second group for this soulmate reading! I had a bit of a hard time to read into them, but the oracles cleared the situation a bit. It seems to me that tarot cards tell me what is the nature of their relationship while oracles describe more the overall vibe or evolution of their relationship, so really it was helpful to pick more cards.
Disclaimer:
My readings are made for fun and you should read them for fun too. So don't take them seriously.
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Suho
Cards: 3 of pentacles, king of swords, ace of cups, gift, poverty, chance
I think this person is someone that taught him something like a teacher or simply someone who has more experience than him in a certain field.
This person is very rational and level headed and they teach and inspire Suho. I assume they might be someone that works in the same field as Suho.
They might also be someone who is like an authority figure for Suho.
I have the feeling that this guide-figure might introduce him to a new love interest or to new people in general, either because this soulmate has a lot of acquaintances or because the skill Suho acquired will make him able to approach new people.
The oracle card Gift might refer to the fact that this person will do a lot for Suho, not only he’ll grow professionally, but Suho might also meet new important people.
It’s possible Suho was lacking something in the past? Something that gets filled thanks to his soulmate’s gift.
This soulmate is like a door to a new world of opportunities. From this person a lot of good things will arrive, probably Suho will feel like the stars aligned in his favor, he might probably feel that it’s a miracle he met them and that a lot has changed for him since then.
Baekhyun
Cards: rev knight of swords, 9 of swords, 4 of wands, nourishment, grief, fight
4 of wands is back again.
I think it has the potential to be a positive and stable relationship, but there are some big issues they need to deal with.
I think they meet at the wrong time and meet several obstacles.
It's possible one of them isn’t exactly at their best when it comes to mental health, they probably have deep insecurities and anxieties.
Nourishment in my deck is represented as a mother cat who feeds her puppies. The milk of a mother is the only food a kitty can eat, it’s what makes them grow strong and healthy. A mother’s milk is the most nutritious food.
So it makes me think that in this union there’s a lot of support, they take care of each other, they heal each other.
But every puppy will have to leave their mother sooner of later. Here comes the Grief.
I think Baekhyun will have to be separated from this soulmate, but for what reason? One of them hurt the other? Was it a problem within the couple? Or was he pressured to do it by an external force?
There’s a lot of pain and regret in this phase because it feels as if Baekhyun lost his main source of sustain.
After Grief, in this reading, comes Fight. This means that he (or both) will choose to stop being passive and anguish in this pain and take an active stance. 
It could be that he finally chooses to let go of his feelings and look ahead, maybe focusing on his job, friends or trying to meet new people, especially if the cause of their break up was caused by one of the two.
Or, if the break up was caused by a third party, it could mean that he’ll start to think that it’s time to prioritize himself, his mental health and his feelings, so he’ll try to get closer once again to this soulmate.
Chanyeol
Cards: rev 10 of cups, rev ace of swords, rev the moon, choice, message, creativity
I get similar vibes compared to Lay’s reading but in this case, the person is someone that gives good advice to Chanyeol and someone he should listen to.
This person is not a lover or they're an ex, I don't see a future for them as lovers, even though they have an intimate relationship.
They’re a very positive presence, a mind-opener, someone who can give him good ideas and help if he ever feels confused. Literally like the light of the moon during a dark night.
The Choice is represented in my deck by a cat that is in front of two streets, one street leads to a building, the other one doesn’t have a clear destination.
If this person is really an ex (which now I think is the best interpretation), it means that at some point Chanyeol had to make a choice, probably this other person wanted to settle down and get married or live together while Chanyeol wasn’t ready. Or maybe this person forced him to choose between their relationship and his job. Probably his job was taking all his time and they felt left out.
Either way, their relationship ends, but on positive terms.
I think this relationship was a good experience for both and taught them a lesson, for example it’s possible Chanyeol learnt that stable relationships aren’t his things, so he shouldn’t really invest too much into them or make it clear from the start that he doesn’t have any intention to settle down.
Ultimately, creativity may reinforce this idea that Chanyeol truly chose his job (which is a very creative one, he is into writing, music production etc.) as his main mission in life, it might also imply that their relationship was a good source of inspiration for him or that this person will give him good advice when it comes to his creative process.
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7 Important Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations for Personal Power
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Written By Jordan
Explore your third chakra's attributes, learn to maintain its balance, and unlock its potential through activation techniques and affirmations.
Dear Spirited Earthling,
Your third chakra is in your upper abdomen, or your solar plexus and so it is commonly referred to as the solar plexus chakra. Its Sanskrit name is Manipura, which means ‘lustrous gem’. This is your third chakra and is associated with the basic right to act and be an individual – representing your personal power, confidence, self-esteem, and willpower.
Interesting Attributes of the Solar Plexus Chakra
Colour yellow
Fire element
Forms our ego identity
Focuses on self-definition
Counterforce is shame
Living with an Open and Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra
When your solar plexus chakra is open and balanced, you are confident, stand in your personal power, believe in yourself, set and achieve goals, and have a clear personal identity. There is space for playfulness and spontaneity in your life.
The energy of solar plexus chakra shows up in your confidence and personal power. You radiate confidence in all situations, are able to assert yourself and set healthy boundaries.  You have a healthy image of yourself, which means you have a strong sense of self-respect and self-worth. You feel free to be your authentic self.   
When you embrace your personal power and believe in yourself, you are more ready to set goals and have the self-discipline to achieve them. The solar plexus chakra enables you to take decisive actions and persevere. Your determination, motivation, ambition, and manifestation energies lie in this third chakra.
When you go for goals, you have to process life’s challenges – your ability to digest changes and experiences, and absorb strength and resilience. This means that the solar plexus chakra is also linked to your digestive system and metabolism.
Living with a Closed and Unbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra
When your solar plexus chakra is unbalanced, inactive or underactive you likely feel indecisive, risk-averse, low energy, weak-willed, insecure, low confidence, and have a victim mentality.
An overactive solar plexus chakra shows in an extreme need for validation, obsession with power and dominance, control issues, and perfectionism.   
When you think of a house, your root chakra is your foundation, your sacral chakra is a safe and respected floor – your solar plexus chakra is the floor where you feel empowered to show up for yourself and your goals. It is where your war-room is, where you feel good, and where you care for your confidence and self-worth.
Activating and Balancing Solar Plexus Chakra
To open, activate, and balance your solar plexus chakra take time for self-reflection and practice self-care, say affirmations, do activities that boost your confidence and self-worth, set healthy boundaries, invest in yourself, work with crystals (citrine, yellow calcite), meditate, practice yoga and breathwork.
7 Important Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations for Personal Power
These affirmations are for your solar plexus chakra. Depending on what you need, you’ll be opening your chakra or sharing energy with other energy points. Simply, you’ll introduce and encourage balance to your chakra.
I stand in my power. I am strong. I am enough.
I am the embodiment of inner peace and confidence.
I am free of limitations from others.
There are no blocks and fears I cannot overcome. Challenges are positive opportunities to grow and improve.
I am enthusiastic, confident, and persistent. I let go of mistakes and failures and my fear of them.
I am capable of accomplishing my tasks and responsibilities.
My actions are intentional and bring me closer to my goals.
Choose affirmations that resonate with you the most. There is one for each day of the week or one to focus on for the next 7 weeks.
Bonus Affirmations for Solar Plexus Chakra
Here are 10 bonus affirmations for your solar plexus chakra:
I am worthy of love, respect, and success in all areas of my life.
I embrace my personal power and confidently assert myself in the world.
I am strong, capable, and resilient, able to overcome any obstacles that come my way.
I trust in my abilities and make choices that align with my highest good.
I stand tall in my authenticity, expressing my true self with confidence and grace.
I release all fears and doubts, knowing that I have the inner strength to face any challenges.
I honour and respect myself, setting healthy boundaries that support my well-being.
I am the creator of my own life, and I have the power to manifest my dreams and desires.
I radiate confidence, attracting positive opportunities and relationships into my life.
I am worthy of success, abundance, and achieving my highest potential.
Spirited Earthling isn't just a blog; it's a haven where kindred spirits meet to explore the realms of self-development, self-care, and spirituality along this adventure called life. Designed for those with inquisitive minds and open hearts, this site offers a trove of tools and resources to infuse mindfulness and intentionality into every step of our journey.
As you immerse yourself in these words and concepts, remember the magic of sharing inspiration. Consider passing on this blog, or this very post, to someone whose path could be illuminated by its content. You won't be merely sharing knowledge – you could be awakening potential within another soul. Together, let's support the revolution of conscious and spirited living. For in sharing, connecting, and uplifting, we collaboratively walk our paths with positivity and motivation.
Thank you for being part of this community.
Best wishes, warmest regards
Jordan
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HEALTHY DIET TIPS FOR SENIORS | Blog
Personal care is an essential aspect of in-home care for many individuals. It can be particularly helpful for those with chronic health conditions, physical disabilities, or mobility issues that make it difficult to manage daily activities on their own. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring what personal care is, the different types of services that are typically included, healthy diet tips for seniors and the benefits of receiving personal care in the comfort of your own home.
What is Personal Care?
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There is a growing need to guarantee the wellbeing of an ageing population, both in terms of their physical health and their mental alzheimers care houston well-being. Maintaining a high quality of life in one’s senior years requires a multi-pronged approach that includes maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and seeking medical assistance for any existing health conditions. As you become older, take the following steps to ensure your continued good health:
   Exercise Regularly
It is essential for the health and well-being of seniors to maintain a consistent exercise regimen, as this is the best way to ensure that they stay in good overall condition. Since it improves a person’s balance, mobility, and strength, regular exercise not only has positive effects on overall health, but it also may help reduce the risk of acquiring certain illnesses, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. For older citizens, it is advised that they participate in aerobic activity of at least 150 dementia care houstonminutes per week at a moderate level, in addition to participating in muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice per week.
· Take a diet full of nutrition
Consuming a diet that is both diverse in terms of its content and adequate in terms of its nutritional value is necessary in order to keep one’s health in outstanding condition, especially as one ages. Your daily diet should consist of a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and healthy fats. These food groups, together with the meals you eat throughout the day, should make up the bulk of your diet. Consuming processed foods, a moderate amount of sugar, fats that are saturated and trans, and other similar items should all be done so in moderation.
· Eat a variety of foods
Eating a broad variety of foods at each meal, including fresh fruit, lean meats, whole grains, and healthy fats, is particularly crucial for older adults. Eating a diet that includes a diverse selection of foods is the greatest diet tips for seniorsmethod for elderly people to keep their health in the best possible condition and preserve their optimal level of vitality.
· Increase Fiber intake
Constipation is a common problem among people of advanced age; consuming fibre may be able to assist relieve the symptoms of this condition. It is possible for seniors to satisfy their daily fiber requirements alzheimers care houston by eating foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes; nevertheless, they should attempt to consume closer to 30 grammes of fiber each day.
· Eat in portion sizes
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In conclusion, eating healthily is one of the most important things you can do to preserve your health and well-being as you become older. Eat a wide variety of foods, avoid processed foods, increase your intake of fiber, watch the amount of food you eat, choose some fats that are good for your heart, reduce the amount of salt you eat, supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals, drink less alcohol, and see a doctor when necessary are all important things to do in order to keep your body in tip-top shape.
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drsinternational · 2 years
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Which is the best school in Hyderabad with low fees?
Introduction
You are looking for a good school for your child and you want to know which is the best one. You want to make sure that it provides an all-round education to your child so that he or she can grow up into a responsible adult with high self-esteem and will not be dependent on others. There are several very good schools in Hyderabad with low fees but there are also many others which have high fees because of their location or other factors such as extra-curricular activities provided by them for all round development of your child
There are several very good schools in Hyderabad with low fees and also schools that have a high fee structure.
There are several very good schools in Hyderabad with low fees and also schools that have a high fee structure.
When considering which school to send your child to, you need to first consider the following things:
Is it close to home?
Does it have a good reputation?
What are the facilities like (cafeteria, playground etc)?
As you can see, there are many factors you need to take into account when choosing the best school for your child.
When considering which school to send your child to, you need to first consider the following things:
When considering which school to send your child to, you need to first consider the following things:
The curriculum of the school. This is an important consideration as it will decide whether or not your child will be able to cope with the academic challenges set forth by your local university.
The location of the school. You might want to choose a school in an area where you live or close by so that you can visit easily and talk with teachers about how well your child is doing academically.
The fee structure of the school. If money is tight for you, then it may be worth looking into lower-cost schools because they often offer more affordable tuition fees than other options available on campus (such as private institutions). However, keep in mind that cheap doesn't always mean better quality! Some low-cost schools are less likely than others at providing better education services; therefore make sure they meet all criteria before enrolling since most parents don't want their children getting lost along way due lack knowledge gained during high school years​
• The curriculum of the school, which should be in sync with what you want for your child’s future.
The curriculum of the school, which should be in sync with what you want for your child’s future.
The curriculum of the school, which should be in sync with what you want for your child’s future. If you want your child to pursue a career in engineering or commerce or arts, then it is important that the school offers these courses from class 6 onwards. The curriculum should also match their interests and learning style as well as their pace of learning. For example, if they are more inclined towards sports and games then there should be ample opportunities available to them at this age when they would like to spend more time on outdoor activities rather than studying indoors all day long! In case there are any doubts regarding choosing a right educational institution for kids below 6 years old please write us back on our email id - [email protected]
• The location of the school, whether it is closer home or school since it will be easier in the morning and evening while dropping and picking up your child
A school’s location plays a huge part in the overall experience. While you may think that it is not a big deal, it actually has a lot to do with how easy your commute would be and whether or not you will have to pay for transportation.
If the school is located closer home, then dropping and picking up kids can be easy for both parents. But if it is farther away, then one parent will have to drive their children back home every day and then back again in the evening. This adds up over time and makes things expensive overall.
But if they are middle-range schools or schools near each other, then they become much more convenient because there will be less traveling involved so that child care becomes cheaper overall as well as making both parents happy since they don't have far distance between them either way!
• The fee structure of the school, which will depend on the type of school and its location as well as whether it is a day school or a boarding school
The fee structure of the school, which will depend on the type of school and its location as well as whether it is a day school or a boarding school. Fees may range from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4 lakhs per annum. The quality of education and learning offered by the school is another important factor while determining fees, so you should make sure that your child gets proper attention at an affordable price.
The following schools have been selected based on these criteria:
• [School Name] charges up to Rs 4 lakhs for tuition fees per annum and has branches in Hyderabad and Secunderabad
• [School Name] charges up to Rs 3 lakhs for tuition fees per annum and has branches in Hyderabad
• The various facilities that the school provides, including safety measures as well as any extra-curricular activities provided by them for all round development of your child
The first thing to keep in mind is the safety measures provided by the school. If a school does not have proper safety standards, it would be best that you avoid this school altogether. The next thing to look at is whether or not your child will be able to enjoy all round development at this particular school. Does the school provide extra-curricular activities? Will they help your child with their studies and make sure that they do well in academics too? These are some of the things you should look into before choosing a particular institution for your kid's education
• The reviews about the quality of education and learning offered by the school
To know about the quality of education and learning provided by any school, you can take the help of reviews. Reviews are written by the students who have already studied in the school. You can find these reviews on different websites including Google, Facebook and Quora etc.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you to choose the best school for your child and also gave an insight into some of the important factors to consider while choosing it.
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Great Team-building Activities for Your Company
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It is in your company's best interests for everyone to get along and work well together.  After all, a lot of valuable time can be wasted resolving disputes between employees or due to a lack of communication within your organization that causes important information to take longer to be disseminated to everyone or communicated to the people who need it. One of the best ways to foster great relationships between your employees and management is to participate in team-building activities together.  The following are some examples of activities that can bring everyone at your company closer together and thus improve their working relationships. Share an Extraordinary Activity Few things can bring you closer together than experiencing something extraordinary together.  Doing so can help your team grow closer through the act of building happy memories with one another.  One great example of a way to do so would be to go on a Galapagos cruise as a company.  Going on such a vacation would allow your employees to interact with one another outside of the serious work environment they typically find themselves in.  This would be beneficial for several reasons.  For one, they would be able to really get to know each other by interacting in a fun and carefree situation without any pressure.  Plus, it would likely inspire your employees and management to communicate more than they typically do and foster a closer relationship between them. Developing the relationships between everyone at your company in ways like this is critical because it helps promote a culture of open communication that is beneficial to your business.  For example, it is always best when employees feel comfortable approaching management with problems they have noticed or suggestions for improvements that they have.  You never know what great idea someone might have that could save your company money and/or improve the efficiency of your workers.  Plus, there is the fact that things always run more smoothly when the people who are working together actually get along and communicate well with one another. Share an Ordinary Activity Another great way to team-build is to establish a routine activity that all of your company's staff can take part it on a regular basis.  This can be something that they participate in daily and is beneficial to them all, such as a simple morning exercise program.  The routine can be something as simple as various stretching exercises that help your workers loosen up and be more agile while lowering the likelihood that they will get injured when performing physical tasks at work.  Conversely, you could decide to hold company-wide yoga sessions that allow your employees to get a little more physically active while at the same time taking part in an activity that can help them relax. An alternative to having your employees and management exercise together might be to have them meditate together instead.  This might be a better alternative if you have less space to work with or are concerned about your workers becoming injured while exercising, no matter how small that possibility might be.  Meditation can be beneficial for your staff in many ways.  For one, it gives them time to clear their minds of any worries they might have.  Plus, participating in a company-wide meditation session would be an easy and inexpensive way for your staff to regularly participate in a community-building activity together that would inspire better and more productive working relationships between them. Having your staff participate in team-building activities is in your company's best interests because it can help foster great working relationships with improved communication that produce better results for your business.  You can choose between extraordinary and ordinary activities.  Some of the best ways to build trust and understanding between your employees and management are to have them go on vacation together or participate in a daily team-building activity at work, such as a morning exercise program or meditation session. Read the full article
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My parents are a big part of who I am. If I didn’t know their stories, I think I would view immigration and women significantly differently from what I know. Their stories make them but they definitely make me. Would I have the same ideals? If I was born in Ecuador-and not New York-would I be as open-minded as I am? Would I be as involved in social activism as I am? These factors may seem small but they are actually more influential to what makes a person. Women in Ecuador are limited because they have to fit into this box that labels them as something they are not.
I love that I am more than simply Ecuadorian or American. I have insight into more than one culture and I learn from each one every day. I don’t think I would be considered me if I really was one or the other.
My dad taught me that being American is “dope”- as he would put it. He grew up in the city that never sleeps. Don't get me wrong, he has had his fair share of trauma because of the neighborhood he was in but he never let that stop him from experiencing it. He would tell me stories of him and his friends hanging out in all parks and playing handball. How he would have pizza with them and walk the Brooklyn Bridge every chance he got. How he would meet people all the time and learn from their travels. 
He told me that growing up, his family was poor, so they never really traveled or went out to try new restaurants. His New York experience as a teenager was extremely different from mine. My dad pushed for us to travel every year. At least once internationally and locally as much as possible. His upbringing influenced our upbringing. He taught my three siblings and I to take chances and to gain new experiences. One summer, my dad thought we should go to Galapagos Islands which is off the coast West of Ecuador. We went one vacation to the islands and later went to visit family in Guayaquil, a big city in Ecuador. There, my dad taught us the importance of family. He said that we might not choose it, but we have to make do we what we have, and that are are always ways to improve family. We would always visit my mom’s family because they are who we felt closer to and we could always trust to have memories; whether good or not. My mom had to leave her family which took a hard toll on her. 
My mom grew up in Ecuador. She came to New York after she married my dad. She was alone for majority of the time. All her family and friends were in Guayaquil and my mom had to adapt to a different world. My dad couldn’t really understand considering he grew up in New York. My parents really had to make it work, even with all the challenges they faced. My mom really was the epitome of, “the traditional woman”. She took care of us, the house, food, etc. while by dad worked. When I was growing up, I thought she was happy because she dedicated herself to her life and ours. As I got older, I realized that she wasn’t in love and that she wasn’t reaching her true potential. Don’t get me wrong; she was happy when she was with us but what happened when we went to school? Or hung out with friends? Now I can see why she always taught us to love ourselves and make sure we don’t change for anyone else.
When my mom emigrated, she would talk to family over the phone any chance she got because they were her comfort. She was always given advice as to how to raise us or how to treat my dad but their advice was never what my mom needed. She listened but she later realized that it was harming her relationship with us and how she viewed herself. 
My parents may have not been the best for each other, but for their kids, they pushed themselves to be there for us as much as possible. Though they aren’t the best couple, they are the best parents. They really shaped who I was, who I am, and who I will continue to be. I am very family-oriented but I do tell them when they have crossed a boundary; something I wouldn’t have been able to do when I was younger. They have realized, for the better, that they have opened doors for us to figure out who we are, without conditions. Conditions are something that limit a person and strain relationships. My parents are figuring out who each of their kids are, but they are also figuring out their relationships with their kids.
Attempting to maintain tradition when you have two different cultures within a household, is a challenge indeed, especially for immigrant parents, but when you have children who are teaching you as much as you’re teaching them, it is for the better. My parents support the fact that I am involved in feminism, an ideal that is still hard to comprehend in Ecuador. They have changed a lot since we have become older, and the fact that our relationship has improved is something that I greatly appreciate.
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Tips And Strategies On Having A Successful Network Market
With the economy the way it is right now, it makes more sense to work from your home, rather than searching for a second job. While network marketing may seem intimidating at first, it offers you a great opportunity to be your own boss. This article includes powerful tips on starting and succeeding in network marketing. One way to look at your network marketing efforts is as a contest to engage the most participants. Try to focus on the positive effects you can have on people and use this as your platform. Some may believe that quantity is what matters in network marketing, but the truth is that quality will beat quantity every time. The more dedicated your downline is, the more both you and they will profit. Learning from your setbacks in network marketing is a great way to push forward. Write down each of your mistakes and vow never to make them again. Taking a hard look at your own failures will help you to recognize effective methods and eliminate the ineffective ones. Use social networking and your own website in your network marketing campaign. Even a good blog can generate enough interest. In Free 5€ for KYC , make sure you are taking full advantage of the exposure you can get from the various social media options to enhance your network. You want to extend your network as part of a community in cyberspace, building a friendly atmosphere that will help it grow. Keep up with a blog that is well designed. Make it mandatory to spend some time with your family and good friends, to minimize your stress and keep your important relationships healthy. In the beginning, expect that your business will demand more of your time. Once it is established though, be sure to write in time for yourself and your loved ones. When doing network marketing, it is critical that you are an expert, which means you are very knowledgeable about your product. If you show interest in what you are marketing, you will be more likely to sell it. Customers are more inclined to join a network run by an owner who knows the product well. Having a high level of expertise in your products will also enable you to give thorough and genuine reviews that people will trust. It is crucial that you create a monthly budget you can commit to. You must find out how much you will be able to afford to invest into your business to keep it running strong. Don't chase profits at the beginning. You need to prioritize stable monthly cash flow before you even think about that. Imitate those who are successful every chance you get. Analyze what people in your upline, and the best performers in your organization have been doing. Follow their lead and begin to establish the same motivated attitude and successful game plan that they are displaying. Imitating individuals who are successful will only bring you closer to the top. Learn from the success of others, and use your mistakes as a learning process. Outsourcing can be a great way to get all of your company's network marketing done. Perhaps you don't have the time or manpower to do the marketing yourself. Outsourced network marketing has a fast turn around time and can help you to free up your schedule for more urgent tasks. Set up your network marketing website as a "how to" site. Giving step-by-step how-tos is a proven way to increase the traffic to your site, and increases the amount of time visitors will spend on your site. These two activities will increase your network membership and your advertising income. Choose a network marketing enterprise that has products of interest to you. The more you buy in to the product that you are selling, the more that enthusiasm will be seen by your customers, and this will excite them also. Lure prospects over to your web site. This might be the most labor-and cost-intensive parts of network marketing programs, but your success or failure here will make or break your online business. Once you get people to your web page, they will have more of an idea of what it is you are selling, and it will help them to make up their mind. Since large enterprises often use network marketing as one of several methods to gain an audience, your own network could be used by them. Implement these tips to help start you off and realize success in the field of network marketing.
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gaylittlezuko · 3 years
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something about zukka slowburn friends-to-lovers in their mid-20s once they’ve both had years to adjust to their post-war lives and think about what (and who) they really want in life can be so personal
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Jangobi 5 for the soulmate thing? Because that would make the fight on kamino just *chef's kiss*
soulmate au prompts
5. the one where you don’t know your soulmate until you touch them.
Apparently there’s never any skin to skin contact in the movie? Because armor? So......... we’re gonna just. Quick little thing.
Also I’ve been doing a lot of “marginally less shitty” Jango, but this is just-as-shitty-as-canon Jango. It’s, uh, not much of a romance, because Kamino. Actually it’s mostly just a lot of angry yelling about human rights violations.
...I’m sure they’ll get together eventually. It’s just, you know... it’s going to take a while.
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Jango’s heard about this Jedi.
The man isn’t famous, or particularly acclaimed. It’s just that Mandalorians gossip, and Death Watch isn’t exempt, and Dred Priest still has friends in the terrorist group. So do a few others.
(Jango sometimes wonders if he’d have invited Priest, had he knows the monster was only a step away from being Death Watch himself.)
(Probably not.)
(He’d at least have been able to see the battle circles coming.)
Death Watch hates one specific Jedi above all others: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
It’s almost enough to make a man like the pretty bastard, except the reason Death Watch hates this specific Jedi is because he kept Duchess Kryze alive, and Jango isn’t much of a fan of hers, either.
In the moment, though, the main thing this all means is that Obi-Wan Kenobi knows Mandalorian customs.
First meetings, out of armor, mean ensuring the arm clasp has skin contact.
His eyes flick down to where Jango is reflexively pulling up his sleeves, and the man just... does the same, sodden as the beige-on-brown-on-dark-brown robes are.
Jango can’t just play it off. He has to, ugh, arm clasp with a Jedi.
Kenobi probably guesses how unpleasant this is for him, going by the grim little smile that he wears, the one Taun We can’t read and Jango can, but they touch forearms and le--
They do not let go.
“Oh kriff,” Kenobi swears, and then it’s just... it’s too late. It’s too late to stop anything.
“Jetii,” Jango spits as if it’s a swear.
He doesn’t want to be soulmates with a Jedi. No sane person ever wants to be soulmates with a Jedi, but as a Mandalorian, and as specifically Jango Fett, who signed onto this project for revenge against Jedi, the idea is just... excruciating.
“For revenge? Not entirely unexpected, but I’m still somehow disappointed.”
“Stay out of my head.”
Kenobi smiles at him, completely devoid of anything but the blackest of humor. “Are you staying out of mine?”
And, well, no. They’re soulmates. Kenobi has more of an idea on how to control how far his mind wanders into Jango’s, but in this moment, just seconds after being bound together by the universe... Jango’s slamming into Kenobi’s shields with an embarrassing lack of control.
“Is something the matter?” Taun We asks.
“I do believe we need to speak alone,” Kenobi says. “Unfortunate timing, but this is our first meeting, and it appears we are soulmates.”
“Ah. We were informed of the human tendency towards such.” She blinks, too large eyes impossible to read for Kenobi, but entirely readable for Jango after all these years. She’s irritated. “I apologize, but it appears we were unable to remove such unpredictability from the product.”
A wave of revulsion leaks out of Kenobi’s mind and into Jango’s. The man just nods. “I understand. As it is, I imagine that the near instantaneous communication on the battlefield will be a boon, if any are bonded to each other or to active soldiers.”
“I defer to your judgement as client, Master Kenobi,” Taun We hums, still irritable. It’s less visible in her face, but... Kenobi can feel it. “I shall leave you to get... acquainted.”
Aaaaaaaand she’s expecting them to sleep together the second she turns her back. The disgust she feels at the thought of such carnal activities is thirdhand to Jango, but he can still feel it, because Kenobi can feel it, because they’re soulmates.
“Oh, do tell me how you really feel,” Kenobi mutters, sweeping past him into the apartment.
Jango wishes he could slam the door as he storms after the Jedi.
“Listen here--”
“Absolutely not,” Kenobi says, with the kind of bland, impersonal smile that Jango’s heard Dred Priest bitch about at least a dozen times. “I need you to answer me this: why are you selling your children into what is clearly slavery?”
“They’re not my children.”
“You choose to be dar’buir, then?” Kenobi clucks a tongue, acting like he can’t even feel Jango’s waves of hate that are just growing by the second. “Shame on you, Mand’alor.”
“I am not the Mand’alor.”
“No. You are demagolka,” Kenobi says, the sweet words of Jango’s first language falling from his lips like poisoned honey. “They are your children, Fett. Your clones, just as human as you.”
“They are little more than droids, Jedi. The Kaminoans--”
Kenobi laughs, sharp and bitter, and it’s enough of a surprise that Jango stops talking. The Jedi strides closer, and it takes everything in him to not step back at what little emotion the Jedi allows through.
“Let me show you,” Kenobi hisses, putting a hand on either side of Jango’s head and it’s too much this is not a sense he is meant to have.
Kenobi cannot lie to Jango, not in this mental space. Not in this existence. He can cherry-pick what he shows, he can exaggerate, he can hide, but he cannot present a falsehood.
What Kenobi shows him, as he pulls Jango into his mind and drowns him in the sensation of the Force, is how each and every clone shines, bright and unique and so very human, so very sentient, so very alive.
These are your children, Kenobi says, directly into his mind and with no room to pull away. If they choose to disown you for your crimes against them, then that is their right, but until they do, they are your responsibility. You’re playing in denial and cognitive dissonance, soulmate mine. If I have to drag you into caring for your children the way any Mandalorian would, then so be it.
“Kriff off,” Jango manages to grit out in the real world. Kenobi looks unimpressed, when he lets go. The sensations in Jango’s mind, the jangled distaste and horror and anger, those are worse.
“Are you going to be dar’manda?” Kenobi demands. “You, who were once king of your people, have you really sunk so low to be the worst of your kind? To be so horrible that even Kyr’tsad would be shamed? Or worse, approve?”
“You have no place--”
“You are violating one of the core tenets of your culture!” Kenobi shouts. “You are being the worst of what you could be, Jango Fett! The most important, the absolute most important element of your culture, the care and nurture of children, and look at what you’ve done--”
“The clones--”
“Your sons!” Kenobi growls at him. “Your children, Fett. I’ve a student that is, by every Mandalorian standard, my son. I know what it is to take in a child that is not yours by blood, to raise a foundling, and you are cutting off millions that are your blood. You aren’t turning away an orphan to another family because you cannot care for them as they deserve, you are breeding your children for war like bantha to slaughter.”
Jango throws the first punch.
Kenobi throws the second.
By the time the fight ends, the room is in ruins, for all that they do not draw blasters or sabers. Kenobi has Jango on his back, straddling his chest with knees on his wrists, a vibroblade to his neck. Kenobi’s lip is bleeding, and Jango thinks he might have caused a hairline fracture in the cheekbone. Both of them have at least one broken rib, and Jango’s currently blind in one eye from the blood pouring out of a cut on his forehead.
Kenobi’s a good fighter. If it weren’t for everything else, Jango might have even been able to appreciate that.
“You,” Kenobi growls, fisting one hand into Jango’s curls and yanking for emphasis, earning himself a snarl in return. “Are going to fix this mess you’ve helped create. If I have to drag the entire Jedi council, the entire senate, if I have to drag in all of Mandalore to make you fix this, I will.”
There’s determination in those words, angry and a little spiteful, but mostly just... disappointed.
“Of course I’m disappointed,” Kenobi spits out, like the words are hot coals. He’s expressive. Jango wants to like it, but mostly he just resents the trait. “I hoped to never find a soulmate; it just complicates things. Opsec becomes a nightmare and holding to the code is difficult. And now I have a soulmate, and he’s an absolute monster that views his own children as little more than droids.”
“War is going to come for them no matter what,” Jango manages to say, and Kenobi’s look is back to unimpressed. “Don’t pretend you haven’t heard of the separatists. There’s an army of actual droids, metal and code, just waiting for the right moment to pick a fight. It’s too late to stop it.”
“...you’re not only raising an army of your own children, but engineering the war that’s going to kill them?” Kenobi almost screeches, and the wave of nauseous loathing that slams into Jango is almost enough to make him actually vomit. Kenobi didn’t pull punches, not in the actual fight and not in whatever mental battle they’re apparently having via emotions and words.
“I’m not engineering it,” Jango says. “I’m just one part in a bigger machine. I got my payment. The rest is on Tyranus.”
He doesn’t even stop the images from flickering through his mind, throwing the man who hired him under the speeder.
“Master Dooku?” Kenobi whispers, horror growing. “No, no, I killed the--the Sith can’t--I killed the one on Naboo, and the Council mentioned the Rule of Two, but... oh hells.”
“You know him?” Jango taunts.
“He’s my grandmaster,” Kenobi says, and Jango can’t imagine the rest is meant to reach him, but the undercurrent is there.
Count Dooku is, by Mandalorian law, Kenobi’s grandfather.
Jango... suddenly feels a little regret about the taunting.
“I’d rather you feel regret about your children,” Kenobi snaps at him. “Every single one of them is a person, one that you chose to bring into this world, and they are your children.”
The argument is going in circles, but there are still places to take this.
“Your army is all adults, Kenobi,” Jango decides.
“They are ten years old,” Kenobi retorts. “Accelerated aging, sure, but they are children.”
“They’re soldiers.”
Disgust again, the same thing Kenobi has felt every time Jango has reasserted the purpose these children were born to, the same thing Jango has told his son, his sergeants, himself, for over a decade.
“A son?” Kenobi whispers. “Is your denial that strong, Fett? That you would claim one and not the rest?”
“Payment,” Jango says, and lets Kenobi feel the rest, since he seems so karking keen on it.
“Keeping one child in exchange for letting yourself be the creator of a slave army,” Kenobi says, and he doesn’t seem impressed. “Weren’t you a slave? Two years on a spice ship, wasn’t it?”
“Don’t you dare--”
“And you would put your sons in chains,” Kenobi hisses, hands going for Jango’s head again. It’s a sense memory, this time, of dark tunnels and exploding collars and a dar’jetii that... was his older brother. According to the Jedi way of thinking.
It’s a twisting fear and pain and I will die so that others may live while looking at an older man, a Master, who can maybe save the other slaves at the expense of one too-angry Initiate’s li--
“Get out of my head!” Jango roars, and he still can’t move his arms, and his legs are held down by the Force, but he twists his head to bite and Kenobi snatches his hands away.
Kenobi glares down at him, almost sneering with the amount of disdain he has for Jango’s general existence. “I’m your soulmate, and had we met fifteen years ago, I might have even thought that an alright thing... but whatever you are now isn’t something I can abide by. You won’t listen to morality, so let me say this instead: a Jedi does not kill an unarmed opponent, but I have full authority to arrest you, even here. I will take you back to the Republic, to be tried for your collusion with a Sith, and you will go to prison. You can try to run, but I am in your head, and you’re in mine. Once you’re in prison, what happens to your son?”
The implication is there, but even if it wasn’t, Jango hears the thought:
They’re soulmates. The Republic would place Boba with Kenobi.
He refuses to have his child raised by a holier-than-thou Jedi.
“Holiness doesn’t have any meaning in Jedi philosophy,” Kenobi says, relaxing just the slightest bit. “Other religions, yes, but no place in ours.”
“You’re a self-righteous bastard,” Jango says flatly. “Despite threatening a child.”
“You mean threatening to take custody of a child being raised in an unhealthy environment, one where he’s being taught to devalue his brothers, engendering a mental dissonance where he has to convince himself he’s special for a reason and that you won’t just drop him if he fails to be perfect?” Kenobi asks. “I prefer to keep children with guardians who love them, but the argument that he’s better off away from you isn’t a difficult one.”
“Oh, like a child-stealer--”
“My mother tried to drown me when I was a toddler,” Kenobi says, even flatter than Jango had been a minute earlier. “Because I was Force-Sensitive, and it was considered curse on my home planet. A Jedi saved me. Tell me that was a kidnapping and not being saved.”
Jango grinds his teeth. “You’re damned smug whenever you have some sob story that outranks mine.”
“This isn’t about who has the bigger sob story,” Kenobi says, and Jango can feel how he’s just as ready to start clenching his jaw to deal with Jango’s bullshit. “It’s about you doing your damned job as a Mandalorian and a father, and taking responsibility for your children. All three million of them.”
It really, really is a pity they didn’t meet before Jango took this job. They could have been great together.
As it is, Jango goes for the groin shot the second Kenobi lets him back on his feet.
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Small headcanons of how Aizawa, Toshinori, Hizashi, Fatgum, Gang Orca, and Hound Dog would be through your pregnancy.
I don’t write about giving birth (as I’m mildly terrified of doing so) so I didn’t add anything about that. Please don’t ask for me to. And even though I’m not interested in getting pregnant, I think I’d be okay with it if Kugo or Ryo were the father.
EDIT: I love picturing all of these men with little girls. It’s just so cute!
Warnings: uh, pregnancy
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Aizawa Shouta
Shouta isn’t one to jump for joy when you tell him. However, you will get to see his handsome smile when he grabs your waist, breathing out a light laugh of happiness as he tightly hugs you. His smile won’t disappear for a while. Every time he glances at you, one simply finds its way onto his face.
It may not be by a whole lot, but his behavior changes. Just a little. When you’re out and about, his hand finds its way to your back or elbow much more often, particularly in a crowd. It’s the paternal instincts kicking in. His favorite cuddling position, laying between your legs with his head on your stomach, becomes harder the farther along you are. He adjusts to laying behind you, keeping a hand on your tummy throughout the entire night.
Shouta hides his worries well. Even the people closest to him have a tough time telling what exactly is going on with him. Sometimes, it’s a good thing. He’s a stable person to lean on. But it’s difficult to deal with when you’re hormonal and emotional. He pushes himself so hard to speak more. There’s no way of him understanding everything you’re going through, but when he opens up, he can tell just how much you appreciate it during the tough times. So he does it near-daily, checking in with each other before bed.
He hates how busy his life is. Well, he’s always kind of hated it. Now it’s worse because his partner’s pregnant, and he’s stuck in a room with screaming children when he should be bringing you to your appointments. Shouta attempts to make up for the absence by heading home every night and helping around the house more. Step in. Explain how you value his help, but also need him to relax. If he gets overworked, that would only stress you more.
Shouta changes his eating habits and fitness routines. He wants you to eat well for yourself and your child. He wants you to keep exercising for yourself and your child. He simply wants your body to be healthy. Don’t grumble because he’ll throw your complaining back in your face when the Lamaze coach explains how important physical health is. But don’t worry, his cute smile makes up for the teasing.
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Yagi Toshinori
Toshinori is starstruck. Too many thoughts flood and fight. He loves children and has always wanted a family. Being able to father one with you is indescribable. And he never thought the universe would grant any of that. On the flip side, his fear is also undefinable. People know who he is now; who knows what’s out there, waiting to expose All Might’s weakness. The rapid thoughts may bring a tear or two. Cup his face and kiss them away, reassuring him that everything’s okay.
The fears follow him throughout your pregnancy. Like all things (with you and him), there are good days and bad days. His emotions ramp-up during your emotional and physically unwell days. He tries his best to push them down to focus on you. But they eventually end up spilling over. It’ll be common for both of you to cry at the end of the day, snuggled together, talking about the future, worries, and anticipations.
In general, Toshinori isn’t that protective. He trusts you and your abilities. Just because you’re pregnant, doesn’t mean you’re suddenly disabled. You can still do things. Although, he does become a bit of a helicopter. Whenever you bend over to pick up a bag, he beats you to it. He swoops the laundry basket from your hands, claiming, ‘You shouldn’t be lifting heavy things,’ despite it not even being ten pounds. He’s just very watchful of your movements.
He’s very active in dieting, doctor’s appointments, and planning. He eats well, so it’s easy for him to aid you in that respect. For doctors, he has quite a lot of contacts and knows many doctors from his time in the hospital. He asks around, only accepting the best for you. Planning, shopping, and setting up the nursery are his favorite parts. He loves choosing the sweetest colors, softest blankets, and, of course, all the adorable All Might onesies, toys, and superhero books he can find. The nursery is set up perfectly.
Toshinori doesn’t admit how incredibly your pregnant body enchants him. It isn’t always a horny, sexual need. It’s about admiring your body and what it’s creating. He just wonders at you. All the time. Sometimes the changes may make you feel insecure. He’s always there to listen and assure you how amazing your body is. If you want cuddles and kisses, he’ll give them with a smile. If you want gentle lovemaking, he guides you onto your back and gives you exactly what you want.
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Yamada Hizashi
Expect a loud song of love, a bear hug, and jumping for joy when you tell him. Hizashi loves kids. He thinks they’re amazing and say some of the greatest things. And he’s beyond excited to see their quirk. Of course, it doesn’t mean he’ll love them any less if they’re born quirkless. He just loves imagining a little one with a similar quirk running around your place.
He is all about redecorating and planning. The entire apartment is getting babyfied and rearranged. The nursery will be beautifully painted. He regularly comes home with cute outfits and stuffed animals. Partly, it’s because he’s just so excited. The other part is he wants you to relax through the pregnancy. No stress, pressure, and unnecessary burden on your shoulders. He’s there to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Hizashi doesn’t just spoil your unborn child; he spoils you, buying you those pregnancy pillows, your favorite ice cream, driving you everywhere, etc… He just hates how much time his jobs take. He’d rather spend his time with you. To help, he’ll ask for time off of patrols, choosing to be closer with you, physically, mentally, and emotionally, during your pregnancy.
In the later months, Hizashi is all over you. Seriously, he will not leave you alone. He’s very handsy, kneading and licking your swollen, sore breasts, and stroking your belly. Your body, and everything it’s doing, is utterly gorgeous to him. He’ll suck away, gently nursing on your nipple while dozing off to Tv, occasionally switching to the other so it isn’t left needy.
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Toyomitsu Taishiro
When you tell Taishiro, you’ll only be able to get out a few words before you’re lifted off your feet and spun around. He smooches all over your face, laughing and cheering about how amazing and perfect and stunning you are. You’ll have to ask to be put down lest you get sick from all his spinning. But his compliments keep coming. They won’t dwindle for a while. There’s just too much love in his body to keep inside.
Whatever you’re craving, no matter if it’s pineapple dipped in ketchup, he gives without complaint. He may try some of your odd combinations. Who knows? You could be on to something new. At the same time, he also watches out for your health. The cravings suck. He understands that. He truly does. But if you ate something sweet/not as healthy for lunch, then he plans a healthy dinner for you. Your body’s going crazy. It needs its nutrients.
Your worries are always taken seriously. It could be the most absurd thing to be anxious over. Tai always listens. His cute smile and never-ending positivity help a ton. Your body and brain are going through a lot. He’ll do his part to validate all your feelings. He talks down the anxieties as you eat pickles on ice cream, making sure you are and feel heard.
Since he works one job compared to the others, he’s able to be with you much more, notably during the hard-to-handle days and at appointments. And he picks up extra chores so you can rest through aches and pains. Any choices you make regarding your pregnancy and birth, he supports. He may not agree with everything, but he loves you, and it’s your body. He’ll always put your comfort and wishes first.
Tai treasured your tummy before. But now, seeing you growing with his child, he’s absolutely enraptured. He places nightly and morning kisses on your belly. When he wakes you up, his kisses trail down to the bump. Every night, he rubs lotion into your tummy, kissing and cooing to his child. It doesn’t matter if you’re only one week pregnant, and it’s just a clump of cells in there. Tai still sings to them.
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Gang Orca
Kugo is in disbelief when you tell him. He freezes, staring, hardly hearing your words. Give him five minutes. He’ll process what you said and snap back to the present. Watch out because you’re going to get lifted high into the air and maybe tossed like a father does a baby. He’s just practicing. It’ll only take one or two days for him to slip into paternal mode. It’s damn near instinct for him.
As per usual, he’s a gentle paragon behind closed doors. Throughout your pregnancy, he melts into a puddle of sweet honey. His overall affection skyrockets. His hands and claws are as tender as possible whenever they touch you, doing whatever you need him to: massaging your back and legs, rubbing lotion all over, or brushing your hair. He reassures you through tears. He prepares healthy meals that satisfy your cravings. And he holds you all night, keeping you safe on his chest and in his arms.
Kugo goes to every single checkup and appointment. It doesn’t matter if it’s just an ordinary visit to your primary care doctor; he calls out of work and goes with you. At any ultrasounds, expect a few tears, especially when you hear the heartbeat for the first time. He holds them in until you’re alone. The second the door closes, his forehead is nudging yours as small, loved-filled tears fall. He never thought he’d get a family. Part of him thought he didn’t deserve a family, but you’ve proven that false repeatedly.
The farther along you are, the more he watches out for you. He checks in every morning to make sure you took your medicine and vitamins. He washes you so you don’t strain yourself. If you’re waddling, he offers his arm for support and helps you stand. If your back hurts, he applies a heating patch to your lower back and puts your shoes on for you. If you need it, he can carry you to the car and into where you’re going.
As does everyone, Kugo has doubts about his quirk and abilities. People have always viewed those with mutations differently. And it can affect their health, leading to numerous doctor visits and tests. He doesn’t want his baby to deal with the staring, whispers, self-doubts, and distress he did. To support him, talk in detail about his fears and help him realize he’s never disappointed you or hurt anyone. Kugo’s exactly how he should be.
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Hound Dog
Ryo doesn’t have a tail, but you’ll definitely see a little happy wiggly before he hugs you. The following week, he keeps you close as he acts differently: rubbing up against you to ensure you smell like him, touching your nose with his, lapping along your neck, sleeping incredibly close, and occasionally smelling between your legs, licking the air around there to smell better. It’s awkward, almost weird, since it isn’t average ‘human’ behavior. But if you love him, let him do it. Please. Understand his nose works differently. It reassures and comforts him to smell you, checking in to see if anything’s changed.
Ryo gets protective when you’re on your period: When you’re pregnant, it’s so, so incredibly worse. He hovers, grumbling low at those walking by. Others barely hear it. It’s intense enough for you to feel it when he’s behind you. He doesn’t like people running up to you, or startling you, or roughhousing or playing in any way. He’s lenient with children, less with teens. Women get a deep growl and scowl. God help any man that approaches you. You might have to have him wear his Hero outfit’s muzzle until you give birth. Though, that might not help because then he’d be protective of two people.
It’s only the teensiest amount better at home. He makes you rest, almost too much. After work or some time outside, he shuffles you to the couch so you can’t overwork yourself. He’s a pleasant change of pace from his typical gruff self. However, as great as he is at the physical needs, he still struggles with the emotional aspects. You can cry on his shoulder, complain, and talk about your worries all you need to. He’s just a bit clunky when it comes to reciprocating the soft emotions. But he puts all his heart into it, and it’s easy to tell.
Ryo is also one who loves pregnancy sexy. You’re swollen and sensitive, and he loves watching your breasts bounce, maybe even leak a little depending on how far along you are. And since you’re already pregnant, he releases and stays inside. After, he lays behind you, keeping himself deep in you despite being flaccid, just feeling how wet and aroused and full you are because of him. When the heated moment is finally done, he licks you clean, nearly getting drunk off your smell.
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