covered in roses, covered in ashes

send me one of the following on anon (or not!) for my muse’s reaction:

sabriel

sabriel

childhood vacation house neighbors au

sabriel

theatre kid sammy

sabriel

THE MATE HUNT

It’s time for the annual Mate Hunt. Foreigners from every realm gather in one grand place in hopes of seeking the one destined for them. Some people get lucky on the first visit, others have to try again next year. Muse A has been going every year since reaching marrying age in their kingdom and has yet to find a mate. This year feels different. This year, just by entering the grounds, they can feel that their mate is close by.

This is Muse B's first year. They're nervous, sure, but they're also ultimately excited by all the details they're learning: fancy rooms equipped with everything for a safe and romantic night in, parties every night, all the food and booze one can ingest, and to top it all off, everyone is single. What’s not to love?

It’s simple to start with. Register your name, get your discreet wristband that shows your preference, get your room number, and start mingling. If you meet someone you’re interested in, simply register your coupling and go at it. It gets difficult after that.

Muse A knows that Muse B is their mate, but in order to fully make the claim, they must wait three days for the next first reveal ceremony after their coupling. If Muse B displays Muse A's mark after three days, whatever it may be, the mating was successful!

— Plot Twist: Muse B bears the mark of two families, and it just so turns out that Muse C is Muse A's long time rival. Can they agree to put their differences aside in order to love and cherish Muse B without stepping on the other’s toes?

Ron Weasley gives free ice cream to kids. Harry Potter talks about the importance of feminism and gay rights. Hermione Granger is a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Women.