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nervestatic · 8 months
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catch you when the current lets you go
Over the last two centuries, Astarion has had no shortage of reasons to feel envy. 
In fact, he’s been positively green with it since Cazador turned him. Envious of Cazador’s other thralls, when they escaped the tortures he was subjected to. Envious of the other Baldurians, free to wander in the sunlight and cross thresholds without invitation. Envious of the immortal, charismatic, ever-powerful Cazador, living in the lap of luxury with every whim and urge met by the hands of his slaves. Envy is an emotion Astarion knows as intimately as he would a lover, and he doesn’t often find himself surprised by it. 
But today, envy has taken residence in his mind much like the parasite that links him to the other members of their rag-tag little adventuring party. The preternatural hum of six other presences dances in the back of his mind, the consciousness of his party members ebbing and flowing like the ocean’s wave as they make camp for the evening. 
The sun sets over the horizon, painting their chosen camp in gold-green as the twilight brings the forest to life around them. Wyll’s stone-smooth presence and Karlach’s firecracker heartbeat resonate from the direction of the river, wafting into Astarion’s mind like steam wafts from Karlach’s skin as they rinse goblin’s blood from their clothes. The deep, cool abyss of Shadowheart’s mind tangles frightfully with the alien black-powder snap of Lae’zel as they argue over their dinner, watched contentedly by Halsin and their animal companions. 
And, of course, there’s Gale and Theo. 
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zackcrazyvalentine · 2 years
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When in the Scalding Sands [Xeron Bhatt x Kiran Strisha
Ehehe, a little silly fic featuring these two beloved OC boys!
Xeron, my darling redhead fae & Kiran, @sugarandmelody's precious tiger boy
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Summary: Xeron spends some days vacationing in Kiran's hometown in the Scalding Sands. It is know that the ancient settlers of the Rangeen Jungle (Xeron's hometown) came from this part of the country of hot sands. Thus, Xeron wishes to learn about their history and compare the culture he knows from home with the new one he'll be partaking in for a while.
What better way to begin than with food?
[This boys very much in love, so be ready for my self indulgent fluff between these two... Not really educational, like the summary sets it out to be fjkdgk]
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The colorful market buzzed with energy. Multitudes of people passed from stall to stall in search of something that caught their eye, vendors and customers alike spoke loud within the murmur of a thousand voices. In the chaotic, but oh so fun scene, one thing could be clearly detected: the fragrant smell of freshly made food that opened the appetites of anyone walking nearby.
Tiger and fae pushed their way out of the crowd, protective magic casted around the hot plate of homemade goodness they so impatiently waited to taste.
“I’m telling you, Beastly! You never tasted butter chicken like the one from the Scalding Sands!” Kiran chuckled while tugging on Xeron’s hand, leading him away to a more secluded place in which they could sit down and enjoy the delicious meal.
Xeron answered with a faint laugh of his own. “I trust your word. The smell alone had my mouth watering.”
A short break from school, summer vacations in full swing. Bhatt decided to spend some days in Kiran’s hometown after receiving an offer from the beastkin himself, saying he managed to work some time off his duties to show him around the place.
To spend time with someone who brings you immense joy, discover many new things with them, get to know what built them to who they are today…. How could Xeron ever say no to this opportunity?
Finally, they found a quiet place to sit and eat in a less concurred alley. 
The magic was casted aside, now it was time to feast!
However, before Xeron could tear a piece of the flatbread to begin preparing his first bite, Kiran slapped his hand away. The redhead stared at the tiger in utter confusion.
“No, no! Let me prepare it for you!” He answered, bright smile showing his sharp canines. “To make your first bite even more special and memorable.”
The fae felt his ears grow warm. “Ah… Thank you.” It was close to unnoticeable, but a small smile graced his lips. Green eyes observed the beastfolk’s movements, mouth salivating at the delightful aroma of the freshly baked roti and warm spices of the chicken dish. It already smelled different from the one he was accustomed to back home.
Suddenly, the food was presented to him. “Open wide~” Sing sang Kiran as he held the bite and his unoccupied hand under it to collect any spillage.
Xeron blushed further, the heat covering all of his face up to the very tips of his pointed ears. Eyebrows twitched in bashfulness, but nonetheless he opened his mouth to please the one he loved. 
Kiran carefully placed the food on his Beastly’s tongue. “There we go~” He was careful to remove his fingers before the boy chomped down on his fingers. As he watched Xe chew and savor the chicken, his tail swished in happiness, ticking the fae’s ankles a couple of times.
Xeron’s embarrassment faded away slowly as he finally got to taste the hot food. This time, the smile was much more noticeable developed on his lips. He simply nodded and nodded while looking at Kiran. “Much different. Very tasty.” The fae mumbled as he ate. One hand politely covered his mouth to prevent any chewed food to jump out into the plate.
The tiger straightened up in pride and joy, ears flicking in the cutest way ever and tail swaying again. “You see~! Told ya so!”
Few seconds of silence carried after Kiran’s words while the fae took his time to analyze the flavor.
“There’s no doubt the spirit carried over to the one we cook in the jungle, but it’s faint. Not as creamy or complex, we also use a couple different spices back home.” Xeron gave a more elaborated comment after swallowing. “Our roots definitely come from here, that’s evident.” Glee was clear as day on his face. “I love it, it’s wonderful.” A bubbling of mirth made his voice sound lighter than his usual serious tone.
The triumphant laugh that left Kiran had Xeron’s heart fluttering madly, so he did the only reasonable thing he could: he leaned towards him and placed a kiss on Strisha’s cheek. What greeted the grinning tiger boy afterwards was a tender smile on Xe’s face.
Before Kiran could attempt to return the affection, a piece of butter chicken dipped roti came face to face with him. The redhead snorted lightly at his lover’s adorable head tilt. “My turn now, go on. It may not be your first bite ever, but to cement the memory of the occasion.” 
Fluffy ears flattened slightly. “Beastly…” A pleasant chill traveled through Kiran’s spine and an arrow struck his heart. With a tinge of shyness but tons of joy, he opened wide.
Like the tiger did with him, Xeron placed the food on the other’s tongue carefully and observed his reaction as he tasted the precious meal. Happiness, tender nostalgia, love, everything reflected on the beastkin’s visage. “It tastes even better than I remember.” Kiran’s smile turned smug, “I think it’s because you’re here with me~”
Xeron pushed him away gently in playful banter. “Cheesy tiger.”
“Your cheesy tiger.”
That elicited a genuine laugh from Bhatt, and earned Kiran another kiss, this time on the lips. “And I wouldn’t change that for anything.” Hand sneaking into Kiran’s, Xe entwined their fingers to properly hold hands. “Now, let’s continue eating before the food turns cold on us.”
Yet Kiran refused to let go of the fae’s hand. “I feed you, you feed me?” Shining yellow eyes looked expectantly into his lover’s leaf green ones.
Xeron smiled lovingly at the tiger. “Of course, I’d love that.”
Ah, but what a mess it was to tear the bread with one hand~ Well, it’s a bit of fun to sprinkle in this sweet memory of theirs, right? Everything’s fine~
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Ehehe~ Hope you enjoyed this short little story!
Because I know I loved exploring Xeron in such a sweet light I love Kiran & Xeron a whole lot, I HAAAAAAD to indulge!!
MINXIE, I WANT MY FAE AND GOAT TO HUSBAND YOUR BOYO SO DAMN HARD!!!!!!! HE'S SO FREAKING PRECIOUS 😭💖💖💖💖💖
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queerdiscowing · 30 days
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rottenpumpkin13 · 2 months
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I like to make myself depressed by imagining "what if" scenarios, like what if Genesis's degradation was impossibly delayed. Maybe they never decided to break into the training room that day, and the start of the downhill spiral wouldn't start for months—maybe years—to come.
And what if Angeal started to bring Zack around more, not as a student but as a friend. He fits right in with them. He's bright and a breath of fresh air. Sephiroth immediately likes him. They get along great. Genesis is a bit more difficult to crack in the beginning, but once they hit it off, there's no stopping them. Genesis likes Zack because he's interesting, he always listens to everything he has to say and is completely interested in it.
Fate weaves inevitable paths, which is how Cloud and Zack ended up friends. They meet each other on a completely different mission that brings them together either way. Neither of them had ever had a true best friend before each other, which makes their bond all the more unbreakable.
Over time, Zack introduces his friends to Cloud.
Cloud is terribly nervous at first. After all, these are the most famous men in Midgar—on the planet, even. And Sephiroth, his hero who he's looked up to his whole life, is amongst them. And now Cloud is standing in front of his apartment door, critically adjusting his infantry uniform over and over while Zack knocks on the door.
He flashes a bright smile at Cloud, his blue eyes crinkling as he winks at him as if to say, "they'll love you, don't worry."
Cloud has the oxygen pumped out of his lungs once the door opens, and standing there is Sephiroth himself. 'He's even bigger up close,' Cloud thinks to himself as Sephiroth surveys him, taking in the sight of his unruly blond hair and wrinkled uniform.
Cloud fights the urge to squeeze his eyes shut as he braces for a rejection. But instead, Sephiroth smiles—he actually smiles. Warm and welcoming.
"You must be Cloud," his smooth voice brings Cloud down from his high of self scrutiny. Opening the door wider, Sephiroth beckons them both inside. "Zack has told us so much about you. Come in."
Cloud nearly trips over himself. He feels like he's floating as Zack pushes him inside. Immediately the scent of roasted meat and potatoes reaches him. He looks around, unsure of what he expected from Sephiroth's living quarters. Nonetheless, it wasn't this. He definitely would not have expected the strewn boots by the door, a familiar red leather thrown on the coat rack, and the sight of Genesis Rhapsodos stumbling around with a wine glass in hand.
He grins as soon as he sees Zack.
"Hey, Zack" His face breaks into a surprised pout once he notices Cloud behind him. "Oh? Is this your mysterious Infantry friend who we finally get to meet?"
Cloud gulps, feeling his face flush. "Cloud Strife, sir."
Another person stumbles out of the kitchen, laughing. "You can relax. We're off duty and all friends here, so there's no need for that." Angeal wipes his hand on a dish towel before throwing it over his shoulder and extending a hand toward Cloud.
"Angeal." He smiles, shaking Cloud's hand eagerly.
Cloud, in turn, blushes even more. "Uh—I know, sir. I mean," he winces, "Angeal."
Angeal laughs, then ushers him into the kitchen. The rest of them shuffle behind them. Cloud feels simultaneously out of place and comforted at the same time. There's something about sitting at the counter while he watches Angeal slap Zack with a dish towel for sticking his finger in the sauce and Sephiroth and Genesis arguing over which plate set to use as they set the table. The chaos and imperfection brings him comfort.
They have dinner later that night. The boys bombard him with questions about Nibelheim, life in the barracks, and question him about his life goals. Zack eagerly tells them that Cloud wants to become a SOLDIER one day, like them. Their reactions overwhelm him. Sephiroth freely asserts his opinion; he thinks Cloud should go to university after his enlistment and forget about Shinra. Genesis wants to start giving him materia lessons already, prodding him about training regiments and how great the SOLDIER life is. Angeal thinks his dream is very noble, and encourages Cloud to work hard for whatever he wants.
Afterwards, Zack walks him back to the barracks. The cold air whips through the hallways and tinges Zack's cheeks a rosy hue. He's chewing a strawberry lollipop and is wearing one of Angeal's hoodies, an attestment to the bond they've cultivated.
"Do you think they liked me?" Cloud asks nervously, a ridiculous question to Zack, who laughs and slaps his friend's shoulder in response.
"Are you kidding me? You're practically one of us already."
One of us.
That us didn't make sense to Cloud in that moment, and wouldn't until a few weeks later, when he found himself on the rooftop of the building. The last afternoon sun tinged Sephiroth's hair golden. Zack could be heard grumbling about his rapidly melting popsicle beside him. He was wedged between the two, who in turn were in between Genesis and Angeal. Cloud swing his feet over the edge, looking at the drop into the skyline below. He hadn't been aware people could access this part of the rooftop. But he figured if you were Sephiroth, and had spent your entire life trying to find places where you could be alone, loopholes like these became saved in the back of your mind.
Cloud understood. He told Sephiroth about the water tower back home. Sephiroth had ruffled his hair and promised to visit someday. Angeal's laugh as Zack accidentally let his popsicle fall over the edge reached his ears, blending with Genesis's soft voice as he read Loveless for them.
Cloud felt at peace in that moment. He had never had a best friend before Zack, much less a group of them.
He understands the us perfectly well now, finding solace in being part of the we, entrapped in the "guys, look at this" and "what are we doing this weekend?"
But the thing about delays is that you can only outrun them so long. By finding a home earlier than fate had planned for him, Cloud sooner learns that the happier you are, the more you have to lose, and the harder it hurts when the people you love betray you.
He ends up on that road to Nibelheim either way.
Laughing at Zack's snoring as he sleeps on Cloud's shoulder is enough to quell his motion sickness, if only for a moment. Sephiroth sits on Clouds other side, talking more than he had ever heard him talk. Cloud suspects he's living vicariously through him, holding his excitement for him while he collects his thoughts.
He asks about Claudia Strife, the mountains, the culture, and everything Cloud had mentioned since they had become friends. Sephiroth asks Cloud wether he thinks his mother will be proud of him, referring to the Third Class uniform Cloud now wears. His voice shakes when he talks about Angeal and how he always wanted to visit Mt. Nibel. He never mentions Genesis.
The change of the gravel on the road tells Cloud they've reached the outskirts of the village.
Things will never be the same again. Maybe that's the way they were always meant to be.
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Characters that make me want to cry and put them in a salad spinner if i think about them too long
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wannaeatramyeon · 1 year
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I just thought what type of personality is thier child like and what type of dad they are.
Example: Daniel's child will be a chubby child like he is, probably shy and cute child. Daniel would be a dad that give confident to his child so they won't exprience hardship like and also both of them will have a shenanigans of eating in the middle of the night.
Gun's child would be mini Gun but doesn't look for fight like his dad. You can say the child is more of gentleman than Gun tendency. The child probably be like "Mom, How and why did you marry dad" Points at thier father who is rampaging in fight.
Thanks for the ask Sam and sorry it's taken so long 😭
Agree with your HC altho I wonder if Daniel might swing too much the other way being a health nut (after all the bullying and Lookism) and you would have to help him find a happy medium??
Lookism Boys as dads + what their kid is like
Wow that's a mouthful. HC for Jake Kim, Samuel Seo, Warren Chae, Goo Kim, Ryuhei Kuroda, Eugene, Vasco, Zack Lee, Johan Seong
General HC
Most would take after their dad and be at least adept with fighting
Unless specified they would turn out pretty ok. We all know the flaws these men have (except Jake he can do no wrong 🙏) so the coparent needs to balance that out
Jake and Samuels kids would be bff, much to chagrin of Samuel lol. He ends up seeing Jake far too much for his liking but his kid is happy so what can he do
Warren's kid and Yenna bff. Duh
Goo's and Ryuhei's hate each other at first. Always getting each other into trouble. Until. Wow, think of the chaos we can cause TOGETHER
Gun's kid IMO would probably get on with someone like Eugene's. But would be hilarious if they got swept into the Vasco/Zack/Johan dynamic
Eugene's is a bit of a loner. All the fancy upbringing means they have connections and networks rather than close friends 😔
Vasco's, Zack's and Johan's would be like siblings. Constantly pick on and insult each other. They're allowed to. But if someone joins in - WTF DID YOU JUST SAY?? YOU WANNA FIGHT?
Jake Kim
As a dad
Listen. I don't know whether my levels of delusion are way off with this man but he can do no wrong. He would be the best dad, best househusband. He would be harsh but fair and sooo much fun. Unfortunately your kid would be spoilt rotten with all the Big Deal Uncles and Auntie.
The kid
Like father like son/daughter. Absolute unwavering sense of right and wrong, maybe sometimes not too understanding of the shades of grey. A confident kid and heartbreaker - not purposely tho but their rizz will be off the charts like their dad. Of course a natural born leader. That runs in the family too.
Warren Chae
As a dad
Oof. If you thought he was protective over Sally then you have another thing coming. Needs a bit of talking around to give them their freedom and experiences. Apart from that you really can't complain. Warren has an infinite amount of patience. Also reads to them all the time to stop himself missing out words.
The kid
The cutest kind-hearted little soul! Would just be so nice and sweet! Super well adjusted and surrounded by loving adults (Hostel), and also Grandpa Manager Kim. Yknow the kids who are also constantly dirty? Like constant speck of dirt on their face? Yeah also that.
Samuel Seo
As a dad
It might be better if you're a single parent because he is gonna pass on some gnarly generational trauma. Your child will either end up like a mini-Samuel or fingers crossed there will be shitloads of therapy (for daddy and child).
The kid
Strives for perfection, and super ambitious. There's no avoiding some traits. Another natural leader, but rules less with an iron first than Sammy. Would be vain af, and looks after their appearance a LOT. A bit shallow and judgemental but will eventually grow out of it.
Goo Kim
As a dad
Shrewd af and always knows what's going on. Good luck to their kid because there is no lying to Goo. He'll play along and then drop the hammer. However, a bit too lenient so you would have to be the disciplinarian. Lets the kid just get on with things and learn by experience. "Oh you wanna play with the sword? Have fun!" "GOO NO-!"
The kid
Little shit. Sorry there's just no way they wouldn't be a mouthy little asshole. Goo would make sure they respect the parents, but otherwise they are a danger to society. A troublemaker. Figures out all the loopholes to any rules and laws... A constant headache but you can't help but be impressed.
Gun Park
As a dad
Does a lot of research before their kid is born. This guy is pretty thorough with things he is interested in, so if he's taking an active part in the kid's life then he will be meticiulous. Initially. Then, like Goo, will let their kid make their own mistakes. Otherwise, very hands on, doesn't believe in outdated parental roles. After all, this is Gun's ultimate masterpiece.
The kid
Christ. This kid could be the most intimidating child to have ever lived. Not as intense as their dad, but they are playing 5D chess while everyone else is just learning their shapes and numbers. They're cocky and confident, with the skills to back it up.
Ryuhei Kuroda
As a dad
Extremely similar to Goo imo. Would also love to embarrass the kid. Not purposely mind, just he can't keep his hands off or kissing you and no kid needs to see their parents so grossly in love.
The kid
An absolute menace, just like their dad. Huge prankster, mostly harmless. Don't get them together with Goo's kid because jfc they would be absolute terrors together. Unlike their dad in his youth, they would respect the shit out of women. You've seen to that.
Eugene
As a dad
Probably a little cold and severe, putting a bit too much emphasis on grades and perfection. Despite that, would actually be pretty good. Someone that reads up a lot on how to raise a kid, bonding with them etc etc. to form a somewhat healthy relationship.
The kid
Private school little wunderkind. Will grow up with the absolute best of everything and spoilt too so you would need to keep them grounded. Expected to take over Workers. Business acument and ambition will be drilled into them from an early age.
Vasco
As a dad
What is there to say about Tabasco that we don't already know. Would dote on them hand and foot. An absolute pushover! Their kid pulls out the puppy eyes and it's game over. Would teach them to protect themselves but probably draw the line at anything more.
The kid
Really creative? Vasco would place less emphasis on grades and would help to nurture their interest in the arts. But actually super smart too thanks to Uncle Jace's influence. Tbh I think the kid would be pretty perfect and with the kindest heart and stands up to bullies just like dad!
Zack Lee
As a dad
So so similar to Vasco. Has all these ideas on what they should and shouldn't do as a parent. Kid pops out, and Zack's a goner. Literally would do anything and everything for their child. Go absolutely crazy with pride if the kid is interested in boxing.
The kid
Would have no game... Like dad. Sorry. Good job they would be good looking af to even it out. Not a huge emphasis on education and grades thanks to Zack's influence. More focused on athletics. A little shallow and arrogant, but a huge softy underneath.
Johan Seong
As a dad
Panic and anxiety from the day their kid was born and every day after. First because of worrying about their eyes, second because he's just not comfortable with having an actual dependent. Tries to teach them about the evils of the world. Eventually chills out overall and reverts back to being the gentle-hearted boy he used to be.
The kid
For practical reasons, taught braille from an early age just in case. But otherwise a mini-Johan but without the trauma. Very softly spoken and sweet. Just an absolute ray of sunshine. Always accompanied by their dog, their bff and partner when a fight arises.
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browniefox · 2 months
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Essentially the plot of Death Does Not Us Part
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honeyhotteok · 8 months
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HIIII I love your blog♡♡♡
I Was wondering if I could make a request, like the lookism boys (you can choose) react to an extremely beautiful and ethereal fem!reader who looks so pretty and feminine she looks like a princess from a fairytail
Of course if you want, remember to stay safe and healthy!!!
HI!! aww thank you sm!!!🥹🫶🫶 sorry this took so long this is my first time writing hcs instead of my usual fic format but turns out actually writing it took exponentially less time than the time i spent thinking about it lool but here you go anonie! i did the j high boys so ended up making it more specific to a school context :)
hope you're staying safe and healthy too!!!🥹💖
Lookism J High boys react to pretty new girl (fem!reader)
(Daniel, Zack, Vasco, Vin)
Daniel Park
Daniel looks up from his seat at you as you enter the room, everyone already murmuring about the gorgeous new girl.
He gets up to introduce himself to you and ask for your name, not paying any mind to all the positive attention you're already getting.
He knows firsthand how daunting it is to start at a new school and has had extensive personal experience feeling ostracized in his life. So he wants to make sure others don't have to go through the same thing if he has any say in it, and regardless of what you look like (although he of course notices how pretty and ethereal you look, too.)
Zack Lee
Zack would wake up from his desk nap from being blinded by a bright ass light flooding into the classroom as you walk in. Squinting and grumbling with dried drool on the corner of his mouth.
He would stare at you and your beauty in awe for a quick second, then-
"Wait. You're not Mira, the fuck."
Then he'd go back to sleep.
Vasco
"There's a new girl? In the Architecture Department?!" The Burn Knuckles members jump off of each other, quitting their horseplay to hover near the doorway in anticipation.
The moment you walk in, gasps and oohs and ahs can be heard from the guys. Your long hair flowing down your shoulders in the most perfect way and you dazzling the room with your pretty smile without even trying.
A single, fat tear rolls down Vasco's cheek.
"V-Vasco! Why are you crying, you haven't even tried talking to her yet!" Jace attempts to comfort his friend in vain.
Vin Jin
Vin rubs his hands together, smirking and plotting what he's going to say to you to charm your pants off. The usual should be fine-
"Don't even think about it." Mary says without looking up from her phone.
"What the fuck are you on abou-"
"Leave the poor girl alone, you fucking dimwit." Mary pulls Vin by the ear and leads him down the hallway away from you, ignoring his curses and whining.
She lets go, throwing him as he staggers further down the hall in the opposite direction.
Vin turns his head to look around, completely disoriented by being suddenly thrown into this dimmer, different section of the hallway. He squints through his sunglasses and reaches out, fumbling around with empty air.
"Mary?! Dammit, where are you?" He calls out helplessly.
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zaiisaii · 1 year
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HYBRIDS
puppy boys —
sometimes he could seem like a very intimidating hybrid but in reality, the pup is in need for some petting and praises. he's got the cutest puppy eyes, awaiting your orders and watching out for any danger.
:: warren chae, yuseong, euntae lee, gun park, hudson ahn, xiaolong, jake kim.
kitty boys —
mewling, and whining after more whines. he's very strict of what you do to him, just as long as he gets what he wants in the end he'll be a very happy kitten.
:: eli jang, zack lee, james lee, EUGENE, jay hong, johan seong, samuel seo, jace park.
bunny boys —
he's desperate and wild. you can never really tell with him. he either feels distant one day and then the next – really needy. he switches up pretty quickly. the cute bunny's tail wiggles in excitement when he gets a kiss or has his hair ruffled. he just wants to to be spoiled with your love so, so much.
:: daniel park, goo kim, sinu han, ryuhei kuroda, jake kim.
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morallyinept · 29 days
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Doing WIP Wednesday a little different today, because I'm a rule breaker! 😝🤘🏻
Below are some banners I've made for some WIPs I currently have on the go. If you'd like to know more about any of them, send me an ASK. 🖤
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Tagging anyone who wants to share their WIPs in whatever format they like! 🖤
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prismaticpichu · 5 months
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Sephiroth, clawing and slashing and hitting in a desperate endeavor to free his arm from the ruthless figure seizing it. It’s a scientist—another faceless, hellish assistant that wants to drag him back to the operation room, to the Mako tanks, to the cold chill of the metal tables and the sneering glints of the instruments. He struggles with all his might, continues to bat and grapple and snarl in defiance. But the figure doesn’t let him go. Its grip is too tight, too viselike. Too equally stubborn.
“You’re sick…!” the scientist roars, but its voice is somehow much younger than the body. “You gotta stay in bed!”
Gotta…. What a strangely informal word to use… The scientists never talk like that.
“C’mon… you gotta try to calm down! It’s me. You’re okay, buddy…”
…Buddy?
The scientists were never this colloquial with him. They were never…. affectionate…
“There we go… Easy now. You know I’m not gonna hurt you. Everything’s okay, Seph.”
…Seph…?
No one… has…
Slowly, the man blinks, and the world seems to make sense again.
Zack is standing in front of him. Zack, his friend, his own friend… not at all a hellish, shadowy scientist. A quiet yet relieved smile blooms on Zack’s face as he sees the clarity return to the emerald eyes.
“That’s it, buddy. I knew you were in there.” He gives his arm a loving squeeze.
Sephiroth sits there, his face beaded with sweat, argent bangs glued to the sides of his clammy cheeks. He tries to speak, tries to croak anything.
“….Zack, I…”
“Hey… shhh. It’s okay.” Zack leans forward, gently guiding him back down onto the pillow. “Just sleep, bud. I’ll take care of you. Promise.”
Unable to hold the weight of the light any longer, Sephiroth closes his eyes, the gentle motions of his best friend dabbing a cloth against his forehead lulling him to sleep.
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nervestatic · 9 months
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nothing makes a man so bold
Three days after he bites her, Astarion is struck with the realization that he doesn’t know the first gods-forsaken thing about Arden.
 She’s sitting by the fire, innocuous, head bent over a cast-iron pan nestled amongst the coals as she pokes and prods at whatever it contains. Despite the closeness of their camp, every member of their ragtag little adventuring party tends towards isolation during the early hours of the evening. The moments of solitude on the road are few and far between, and Astarion himself is loathe to sacrifice those precious moments of privacy to spend even more time encumbered by the opinions of his companions.
 So Arden sits alone. Her brow is furrowed, lips pursed in a pout as she glares at the offending contents of the pan. Strands of humidity-curled hair stick to the side of her face, blending in with the tattoo that covers the left side of her face, giving the half-elf the appearance of a mane of dark arcana, lifting from her warlock’s mark and forming a near-halo.
“Darling,” Astarion greets. Arden startles, wide eyes giving her the countenance of a frightened fawn. “There’s no need for such a panic, really, it’s just me.”
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make some headcanons with the boys leaning down to give their fem s/o a kiss on the cheek <3 and she holds his face and gives him a big smooch on the lips lmao thought it was cute.
Danny,Eli,Zack,Jake and Vasco pls you can take zack out if is too much. Thx!
lookism boys leaning down to give reader a kiss
details: fluffy headcanons, gender neutral reader but written in 2nd pov, reader has been dating character for a while
a/n: sure, anon!! its a very cute scenario <3 and i only write for genderneutral, please check request rules T_T
the headcanons kind of came out as mini scenarios themselves;; hope that still works for you !
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daniel
> ever since you two started your date, he's been wanting to lean down and kiss your cheek as a dating milestone for him but his nervousness kept stopping him
> believe me, he's attempted like 5 times but whenever you turned his way he'd straighten back up and exclaim something like, "n-nice weather out today, huh?"
> eventually he gets the courage to towards the end of the date out of a last minute pressure
> it's a quick, shy peck and he backs away pretty fast. his initial reaction is to scream internally and then feel proud of himself before immediately apologizing to you if the kiss was bad
> you just smile and cup his cheeks, gently leading him back down to give him a loving kiss on the lips as reassurance <3 he melts into the kiss and becomes like a lovesick puppy!
> when you two part and he heads home, he's rolling around in his blanket thinking about how much he likes you and how he can't believe you like him, too <3
eli
> being one of the few (the only? lmao) men with actual romantic experience, kisses come much more naturally and casually to him
> simple kisses are an easy way for him to be physically affectionate, alongside holding your hand
> so, it's not uncommon for him to greet you with a kiss! especially if you two have been apart for a while. he'll stroll over to you and lean down to kiss your cheek.
> "i missed you."
> of course, you missed him, too, but today the feeling was just stronger than usual. before he straightens back up, you hold his face in place before giving him a smooch on the lips <3
> he's pleasantly surprised, but kisses you back, smiling into the kiss. when he pulls away, he cups your face back and adds an extra kiss on your forehead while chuckling~
zack
> the kiss came as a surprise to both of you honestly
> at a carnival date, you end up scoring a high score with one of the games and he leans down to smooch your cheek before pulling away to exclaim in joy
> it's only after his adrenaline sizzles away does he realize what he did. he tries to play it cool though, like it was totally planned
> it's easy for you see through the act though and you decide to grab a hold of his face and kiss him on the lips in a sort of teasing way <3
> despite his shock, he doesn't waste a second before kissing you right back. when you pull away, he's grinning like a lovesick fool
> "if i win you a prize at a different game, will you kiss me again?"
jake
> he's very playful so he's almost always leaning down, pretending he's about to do something important when all he does is give your cheek a quick kiss (and occasionally he runs off after lol)
> now was one of those times: except this time his tactic was saying, "hey, you're missing something here," while tapping on your cheek.
> as soon as you reply, "and what is that exactly?" he leans down to kiss where he tapped and replies, "my kiss," with a smirk.
> deciding to be playful back, you quip, "well, you're missing something on your lips, too," and hold his face to smooch him on the lips <3
> he holds back a laugh so you can have your moment while kissing you back with the same enthusiasm
> after pulling away from each other, he laughs and pulls you in a bit. "we could do this all day, you know~"
vasco
> if there's anything this man knows about romance, it's that kisses = good and he's full of love so he'll express that 100% ^_^
> always asks for your consent first !! like he excitedly runs over to you, already bending down a bit to be at the same level as you before asking, "can i kiss your cheek?"
> you nod and he smiles before leaning forward to smooch your cheek!
> much to his surprise though, you decide to keep him in place for a moment by cupping his cheeks and moving to kiss his lips <3
> when you pull away, he's so giddy he straight up picks you up into a hug and spins you around. when he sets you back down, he asks, "oh, yeah! can i kiss you back?"
> you say yes, of course, and he's kissing you back while cupping your cheeks~ may be squishing them though lol
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raging-violets · 5 months
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Fifteen years // Suite Life Series
Summary - November 16 2023. Cody waited fifteen years for this day.
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“And we still can’t eat at one of the 8000 Italian restaurants we’ve passed because?” Zack droned, strolling at a leisurely pace compared to Cody’s practical sprint across the cobblestone lined streets of Rome.
For a 31-year-old man who still didn’t work out much more than his yoga stretching allowed, Cody was making ground. What was even more miraculous was that Cody was able to convince Zack to go to Italy with him simply to eat in the restaurant.
Then again, it didn’t take much for Zack to be convinced to do anything Cody asked him to do when money was involved. With Cody moving forward in his career in politics science and Zack enjoying his own lot in life running and owning his own construction company, Cody did sometimes still feel a need to protect Zack from the world. And when Cody said he had the two-person reservation to take Zack on—which surprised Zack as it seemed like something his brother would want to turn into a romantic dinner sort of thing—and would also pay for his tickets because “you owe me” from the last time they were there.
Zack had simply laughed and agreed to the deal before reminding Cody that he could afford everything himself, but it was, “Too late to take it back. And, by the way, I want a first class ticket. My damaged body needs to stretch out.”
“You’re brain damaged, but okay,” Cody replied begrudgingly.
And it wasn’t like things had been bad between them, sure, they got on each other’s nerves since they were born. But having gone into separate careers there weren’t many times Zack and Cody were able to spend a lot of time together so they opted to make it a brother trip, culminating the end of the week in Rome at the restaurant.
And while it had been a good trip, it was clear Cody’s eyes were on the prize.
He pumped his arms in a steady fashion, eyes planted firmly on the line that stretched in front of him. The line he couldn’t wait to stand in. To move forward in. To get inside the best restaurant he’d ever stepped foot in fifteen years before.
But this time, oh this time…
This time he was going to taste it.
He was going to taste the food he’d only dreamed about for as long as he could remember. Where he would finally understand what everyone meant when they said the food was worth it. Not like I don’t already know, Cody’s smile waned slightly as he eyed his brother, who moved to stand in line behind him. I had to watch and listen to Zack talk about this food so long and now it’s my turn.
Cody’s grin was infectious.
Enough so that Zack side-eyed him, leaning away. “Dude, I think you’re taking this a little too seriously. I mean, it’s just foo-“
“—Don’t you finish that sentence!” Cody snapped. He moved along with the line as it went forward. It was moving pretty quickly. A good sign the restaurant was still in good standing, able to get people in and out in an orderly manner. “I’m getting that Manicotti whether you want it or not.”
Zack held up his hands. “I’m just saying…give me a choice between manicotti and cowboy-ghetti and I’m picking the cowboys.”
Cody turned to Zack, holding up his hands as if to strangle his brother, gritting his teeth. But stopped when the line moved forward enough so that they were right up at the front. There was a young man standing behind the host podium holding onto a tablet. He briefly glanced up at Zack and Cody when they arrived before posing his finger over the screen.
“Order number?” He asked.
“Oh…” Cody waved a hand, his lips curling into an almost smug smile. “I have a reservation. Right here!” He pulled out his phone and illuminated the screen. He pointed to the date and time on screen. “See, November 16, 2023. 7:30pm!” He slapped it onto the table in front of him. “So…show us our table my good man.” He patted the man on the shoulder.
The man continued to stare at him. “You don’t have a reservation.” He finally said after a moment, as if silently questioning if Cody were serious.
“I assure you, I do.”
The man took in a breath through his nose. The breath that anyone who worked in customer service would recognize. The breath of ‘This isn’t going to end well’ before he said gently yet firmly, “I assure you, you don’t.”
“Bummer.” Zack arched his back, stretching. “I could really go for a pizza cone…” He trailed off, eyeing his brother when Cody turned a fierce glare his way.
“I’ve been waiting to eat this food for fifteen years, and I’m not going to miss it!” Cody growled through gritted teeth.
Zack waved his hand in front of his face. “Okay, but you clearly missed brushing your teeth this morning.”
“What is going on here?”
Cody’s eyes lit up the moment he spotted Chef Gigi. She had grown older in the last fifteen years, streaks of silver at the temples of her hair, pulled back into a bun. Nevertheless, it was still her. She had the same no-nonsense expression he remembered from his youth. “Chef Gigi! You remember me?”
“Yes, I remember all of the ones that are desperate to get into my restaurant,” she replied. She turned up her nose, looking down at them. “And destroyed my star and my sauce with your…antics!” Her gaze shifted over them. “Why are you causing a line?”
“I-I-I-I’m here for my reservation,” Cody stuttered. He grasped the letter and thrust it towards Gigi. Zack continued to watch with only mild interest. “See? You gave it to me fifteen years ago.”
Gigi looked over the reservation, nodding to herself. “You’re right, I did give you that reservation fifteen years ago.” The smile on Cody’s face was bright enough to illuminate even the darkest cave. But it was then snuffed out when she continued with, “But with the COVID pandemic we were forced to shut down for a while. And despite the loss of our revenue, we found our customers were still coming back and we were making more money from our delivery options and had switched to that. Now you have to place your orders in advance or else you won’t even come close to tasting my food.”
Cody’s jaw dropped. He looked to Zack who scratched the back of his head, not looking too worse for the wear. Completely unbothered, actually. Completely unbothered that Cody’s heart had just been ripped out and stepped on. “B-b-b-but, okay…” He took a deep, calming breath. Yoga was really proving to be helpful in times like this. “We can place an order.”
“That’d be nice.” Gigi nodded.
“Can we place it now?”
“We’re booked up until 2038.” Gigi gestured towards the increasingly disgruntled people behind them. “See the line?” With that, she waved them off and disappeared back into the restaurant.
Cody’s jaw dropped. Eyes widened. Breath hitched. He’d cry if he was able to even muster up the tears. His entire body was frozen, stuck. Memories of that exact same conversation from fifteen years before swirling through his head. The excitement of getting that reminder email of the reservation he’d placed years before. The anticipation on tasting that tangy tomato sauce, the radiant ricotta, the creamy cheese of the--
“Mmm.” Zack’s humming broke Cody’s depression. He slid his hands into the pockets, barely glancing at the stunned expression on his twin’s face. “How do you feel about Mexican?” Cody slowly turned his incredulous glare to his brother. Zack shrugged. “I’m not really feeling Italian.”
THE END
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rottenpumpkin13 · 2 months
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Imagine if Vincent woke up during Nibelheim?
I really wanted to write a crack funny answer but I couldn't bring myself to ignore this concept asdfghjkzzzzz enjoy
°:. *₊ ° . ° .•°:. *₊ Vincent knew he would inevitably be roused from his sleep. However much he wished otherwise, he understood it was merely a matter of time before someone woke him up. Whether it be curious children or overly bold explorers stumbling upon the mansion and venturing this far, Shinra operatives seizing him, or even the dreaded idea of Hojo himself, a scenario he prayed would never happen.
The point remained; he anticipated it. That being said, it did not lessen the blow of the shock when he sensed someone enter the chamber.
His eyes snapped open, fixating on the interior of the coffin lid, while his body remained motionless and silent, akin to a predator lying in wait. Then came the footsteps, tentative and deliberate, drawing nearer to the coffin.
Vincent's hand closed around Cerberus as he awaited the inevitable. Then there was shuffling, followed by hands grasping at the coffin lid. Anticipating the intruder's move, Vincent beat them to the punch⏤flinging open the door.
"Who dares disturb me?" he demanded, his voice hollow with bitter anger.
With a blur of his crimson cape, the coffin lid was cast aside. Vincent sprang up, exhibiting a swiftness not felt in years, aiming his gun directly at the intruder's head.
Two slitted green eyes widened in response. It was as good as a bucket of ice dunked over Vincent's head. He faltered, a screen of memories flooding back into his mind's eye like a highlight reel of his sins, one after the other, each a painful flash: Lucrecia—Hojo—Jenova—Sephiroth. 
Sephiroth.
For a moment, Vincent failed to notice how much he had grown. The silver strands framing his face and the glassy green eyes mirrored that of the infant he had last seen so many years ago. But now he was a man, appearing utterly lost.
Vincent kept his gun leveled, and Sephiroth made no move for a weapon. He simply stood there, his hollow gaze framed by dark circles beneath his eyes.
"I'm… Sephiroth," he uttered, his voice small enough to startle Vincent into lowering the gun.
Vincent's breath came heavy, a thin sheen of sweat forming beneath his bandana. He stepped back, forcing himself to truly see Lucrecia's son. A wave of anguish gnawed at his insides, raw and undeniable, threatening to drag him under had he ever been buried.
Sephiroth bore her likeness: her chin, her lips, her cheeks. He was hers. She stood before him again… looking unwell.
Vincent rushed forward before Sephiroth could collapse. As Sephiroth sank to his knees, a quiet cry of pain escaping him, Vincent caught him, feeling the bones beneath his gloves as he grasped Sephiroth's wrist.
He was malnourished, probably burdened by a weight that had reduced him from his former strength. He needed help, and urgently. Vincent helped him to his feet, wrapping an arm around his back for support.
And for a fleeting moment, he held Sephiroth as he once saw him as a baby, and everything felt right. This time, he vowed, he would make sure of it.
Hours later, Cloud entered their shared room at the inn with Zack. His troubled expression was evidently told from the crease on his brow, which was the first thing Zack noticed when Cloud closed the door and leaned against it.
"What's wrong?" Zack asked, closing his book and sitting up.
Cloud paced further into the room, his lips a thin line. "I… didn't know Sephiroth had a father."
Zack rose, the hair on the back of his neck standing with him. "You saw Sephiroth? Where? When did he come back?"
Cloud appeared equally stunned, but he had a tale to tell. "Just now. There was another man with him… really tall, kinda looked like a vampire."
Zack's jaw dropped. "Is Sephiroth alright? Does he need us? Man, he must be a wreck after staying holed down in that library for a damn week."
Cloud shook his head. "I offered to help them up the stairs, but they managed. Sephiroth seems… lost? Confused? I showed him to Sephiroth's room, and they went there. I think he's taking care of him."
Zack collapsed onto the bed, utterly flummoxed. "Who is he? Where did he come from? Does Sephiroth know him?"
So many questions flooded Zack's speech, and Cloud had but one answer to encompass them all.
"I asked for his name, but he didn't say," Cloud admitted. "He only mentioned that he was Sephiroth's father."
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gaycavendish · 1 year
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Ouhhhh they are so everything to me. The besties literally ever .. id under the cut ^_^
[ID: A digital drawing of 3 young teenagers: Milo, Melissa, and Zack. Milo and Melissa are hugging zack from either side with happy expressions. They are both white. Milo has brown hair styled with a cowlick and wears a pink sweater and cargo shorts with a backpack, which sports a patch of caution tape. Melissa has curly orange hair, and is wearing a black shirt with a cropped white jacket and pink skirt over dark teal jeans. She has one eye open looking towards zack and milo, and looks a bit smug. Zack is a black teenager with dark spikey hair, wearing layered yellow and white shirts and light blue jeans. He is squished between the other two, smiling widely with closed eyes. End ID.]
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