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Accidentally Sitting on Their Face |Â Yandere Overlord
Whether as a fellow Supreme Being and especially as Flower of Nazarick everyone trips every now and again. Itâs only a matter of whoâs doing the tripping and into what. With a generally soft body and a human behind all of it, itâs up to you to play it off as a mistake or a highly calculated move as a higher being. Too bad the Floor Guardians would never care:
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FAMILY FIRST
Mafia/Yakuza Au â Kindaichi x f! Reader
A/n: HAPPY SUPER BELATED BIRTHDAY FAIRY, ILY!! (In case you saw the original MASTERLIST with a different fic attached under my name, no you didnât.) Thank you to the trifecta â Roco, Bee, and Emi â for looking over and editing my fic!
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T/w: Yandere, dubcon/noncon touching, basically incest (refer to each other as brother and sister an unholy, sexual amount, but not blood related), noncon/dubcon drugging, noncon infidelity (done by the reader), public touching, alcohol and cigarette use, stalking.
Summary: There are three sides to every story; yours, theirs, and the truth. And the truth is, youâve betrayed your brother, youâve betrayed the family. You might not comprehend the gravity of your actions, of what it means to be family, but you will â Kindaichi will make sure of it.
Dancing just off the tip of your tongue are the words that define your future. Theyâre the words youâve spent countless days crafting to perfection, and countless nights mulling over in a series of cold sweats and anxiety.
Theyâre just a grasp away, all you have to do is take themâŚ
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kinktober day 7: consensual-non-consenting, possessiveness, and degradation
pairing: top/seme male reader x illumi zoldyck
premise: everyone else believes your relationship with illumi is completely one-sidedâbut only you know the truth
postscript: if you saw me upload this a few minutes ago and then delete it...no you didn't.
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illumi zoldyck was never one to show emotions. keeping a blank facade on his face was his way of coping with the trauma he had to endure growing up. it was basically impossible to decipher what he was thinking or feeling at any given moment, because nobody could ever break past that solid, blank front of his.
you, however, didn't let that stop you from making advances towards him. whenever a meeting was held that consisted of you two being there, you always made sure to intrude in his personal bubble, forcing a conversation between you twoâslipping in a suggestive sentence in there every once in a whileâand taking any opportunity you got to unnecessarily put your hands on him.
illumi acted indifferent to this, of course, not changing his face's expression at any point in time. if anything, he'll even act fed up and throw a needle or two your way. he never really means to harm you, though. the assassin will purposely hit you with shallow attacks that faintlyâbut still effectivelyâmiss your body.
you let him stay in his character for the sake of not raising suspicion, but you know the real reason behind his actions is because you actually do get a rise out of him. the gestures are small on his end but still noticeable. you might seem a bit airheaded to others who come across your blatant flirting with the zoldyck, but in reality you know that your little game of cat-and-mouse wouldn't have gone on this long had he really not wanted it.
yeah, you were the more open and expressive one out of the two, but that didn't mean that the feeling wasn't mutual.
he'd purposely make it a habit of briefly staring at you during the duration the both of you were in the same space and then act uninterested when you finally followed your routine of coming over to where he was. he'd purposely travel to locations where he had absolutely no missions or any general business being at, just because he knew you'd be out there. he'd purposely miss on his attempts to hurt you, indirectly giving you the opportunity to win the battle and use him for your desire.
whenever you "force yourself" on him he always makes puny attempts to fight back, only partaking in the combat to make it seem as if he didn't want it. he also honestly liked the fight, viewing it as you battling to take him and his body whole. the entire thing seemed romantic to him, in its own twisted way.
but most times you make moves towards touching him, it's because he had previously said something around you that obliquely hinted at it. something about you "not being strong enough to hold an assassin to his credibility down" or how in the nearest ends of earth if he was forced to do anything with you, he'd "obviously be the man out of the two of you."
the moment he'd let one of those types of insults leave his lips, you knew what he really meant. why else would one of the world's absolute top assassins not have been able to take you down, even though you were less than half as strong or trained as him? why else would he have magically appeared at damn near every spot you had a job/mission at without having any real reason to be there himself? why else would he be fully stretched out and prepped when you inserted your cock in him, with no resistance of any sort coming from his end?
he didn't even try to keep the act up after you entered him. by the time you'd bottomed out, he'd relaxed into your frame, letting you intertwine your hands together and kiss down his neck. no matter where you took himâa bedroom, a professional building, or even in the middle of the forestâhe didn't care. as long as your attention was fully on him, he truly couldn't give a damn what place you decided to put your cock in him.
his personality didn't exactly change when you two had sex, with him being relatively quiet or covering his mouth when any noise slipped out. you were mainly the one that filled the room with sounds other than your skins slapping together. telling him phrases of disparagement and calling him all kinds of filthy things while fucking his brains out.
"you like the fact that I'm fucking you out in public, don't you?" you'd prod while thrusting into him, one of your hands wrapped around his waist to hold him close to your body as you drilled into his hole, while the other was wrapped around his neck, forcing him to look at you in the midst of degrading him. "fuckâyou probably started an argument while we were out here on purpose just for the chance of me fucking you against a tree."
all illumi could do was bite his lip and make a weak attempt to look away, his walls shamefully sucking you in more the longer you insulted him for. his actions, behavior, and everything he said regarding you indicated one thing, but his body's reaction to you clearly exposed an entirely opposing message.
and don't let him find out that the situation you two have going on isn't strictly exclusive. although illumi doesn't claim you in public or say anything that could lead people to believe the feeling goes both ways, he's actually extremely possessive and will treat any other possible romantic interest in your life as a threat. he will absolutely murder whoever else you're sleeping with or have any sort of flirty dynamic with. him missing his attacks towards you are wholeheartedly intentional, so don't let it fool you into thinking he's still not capable of taking someone out in a second.
in those instances where he feels the most envious is when he'll let you take him the easiest. you can sense that he recently felt some sort of jealousy or distrust in who else you mingled with by his immediate willingness to have you touch him. the way he wraps his legs around your waist when you're pounding into him, how he'll tightly hold your hand if you intertwine yours with his, and the look of need and despair in his eyes that makes his whole blank facade crack for a few moments.
it's almost beautiful, really. but until the day he receives you in front of the public eye with open arms, you'll continue pursuing the twisted relationship you two share.
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The House
Summary: The dinner Alfie has been waiting for comes and he sees something new in the cheeky lass: something resembling interest and nervousness and the game plan changes.
Part 1Â | Part 2
âYou throw punches, I throw insults.â
The water stopped running a long time ago.
The cold weather slowly creeps in through the slightly open window, inching its claw closer to the woman in the tub. Thereâs petals, a whole bunch of different flowers thrown together with oils and salts to caress her skin. The entire house smells of lilies and cinnamon as other women prance around with laughter in the air, some carry books while others are getting ready to prep her. Some just walk around to enjoy the chatter, the pleasant sound of conversationÂ
Thereâs no disturbance during the delightful afternoon of a time well spent. Soon the young woman will be fetched away from the bath with a silk robe, theyâll wrap her body in cotton and silk and put oils on her face and hair. Sheâll be readied to be adored, as sheâs destined to be. Her face will be painted with the gentle colors of spring: cherry blossoms in her lips and roses on her cheeks.Â
The women will seat her in the living room and wait for the awaited man of the hour. The handsome prince who will take the princess on a lovely evening. Theyâll be happy, everyoneâs sure of it. The knight in shining armor will knock on the door and sheâll dance the night away with the handsome man before moving away to spend the rest of her long years with him.
Except that there is no princess and no knight in shining armor.
Just a gangster who fancies a lass that despises him.
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He wants to get out of his own skin. He jumps at every knock and sound until all he can focus on is a single word in a three page document. Ollie comes every now and then, tea tray at hand as he makes eyes at his boss but he knows better than to speak when the big bad boss is that silent. No words are uttered, just simple gestures and grunts.
And Ollieâs mind strikes with a wild idea.
Alfieâs many things. Heâs an angry man, a violent one at times and not a man of many words. There are times when his silver tongue will come into play but he brushes shoulders with dirty gangsters every day, seeing as he is one and there are many cruel things that overshadow the man that he truly is.
Heâs not known to be gentle, loving, kind even. Heâs smart, heâll give his boss that and cunning, too but not polite at any turn. Heâs cold blooded, driven by decisions he makes in his mind. Heâs a determined man with an army at his disposal.
But now, in his office, he almost looks nervous.
The lad knows better than to ask, seeing as it will only rile him up before he storms out. And heâs right, as Alfie leaves shortly after Ollie brings him his afternoon tea. Almost storms out of the place and doesnât say a word. He forgets to lock the door to his office and the documents from the morning are still on his table, barely read or touched.
He figures he should leave his boss be, he doesnât want the wrong end of the stick slapping him on the forehead.
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Fuck, heâs nervous.
The street lights illuminate the pavement heâs standing on. Heâs dressed in a suit, newly tailored just for his broad form. He carefully cleared up his beard, even put on fucking cologne and heâs sure he looks ridiculous and somewhat laughable but there was the voice of his mother scolding him when he had thought about showing up on your doorstep with his work clothes.
He didnât know why that was.
He took a deep breath, then. He was a gangster, for fucks sake, he muttered under his breath. There were very few things he was scared of: his mother, having to fight in the war again and apparently, knocking on your door. It earned a small chuckle from him, the thought of him shaking in his boots to ask a lass out.
But the tables turn when that lass is you.
He doesnât spend time to ponder on why heâs so enamored by you. He has a few ideas but heâs a busy man: a man who only meets women when heâs in need of a certain release. Thereâs not the usual game of catch with them. He doesnât even encounter that many women on a weekly basis to begin with: so having pleasant interactions takes him by surprise.
But, right, he doesnât think about it.
One knock and then two. He waits, stays put as some shuffling is heard from the other side of the door as he stands still. This time, there is no screaming but the motion of the heavy door being pulled inside to reveal a familiar face. Itâs not yours, no. It belongs to someone slightly older, a woman with a kind smile on her face as she takes a step back and speaks in a soft tone that makes all his nerves dissipate for a second.
Women are the antidote, he thinks.
âCome in, please. You can wait in the living room.â she says and smiles once more as Alfieâs broad form moves in the space.
Once heâs seated, he realizes this is the place heâd been in when speaking to the owner of the house. The lady speaks up once more before disappearing. âSheâll be down in a second.â
Alfie grumbles under his breath, a small smile plays on his lips as he does so. âRight.â
He doesnât quite know how long he waits, only that his chest feels a little heavy as he does. He hears the footsteps coming from the stairs, hurried as the heels click against the wooden surface. It seems as though thereâs only you, the woman who opened the door and him in the entire house and he wonders if youâve asked for it to be this way.
And then, his eyes land on you.
Sure, heâs always thought you were lovely to look at but itâs different this time, not vastly so either. Just enough to make him gulp visibly. Youâre wearing a silky petal colored dress, a little less fancy than the ones he sees around but heâs sure youâve chosen it yourself. Your face is all the same, just some light make up to keep up the appearance but he can see the glint of anger in your eyes still. Itâs not directed at him, he knows that much.
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A Quiet Ride
Hello! This isn't the omegaverse thing I was hinting at, but I wrote it as practice and ended up really liking it!
As always, I have no formal education in writing, any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Content/Trigger Warnings: Vague mentions of violence, reader having a meltdown, exploitation of my weirdly specific fear of driving on mountains. If there are any I'm missing, please let me know ASAP!
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You would never understand Chrollo.
The long ride around the mountain felt useless, but you didn't dare question Chrollo's decision to bring you along.
You looked out of the window, distracting yourself with the glittering gold sequins of the town below. Rolling clouds obscured the moon and stars, swamping the world in inky blackness, despite the night not yet being late. The car's headlights cut through the shadows, revealing a winding lonely path up the mountain, an endless slab of grey without any signs of life nearby.

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INTERNET CENSORSHIP IS NEVER ABOUT PROTECTING THE CHILDREN AND ALWAYS ABOUT SILENCING THE "UNDESIRABLES", HIDING THE "DEVIANT", AND SUPPRESSING KNOWLEDGE.
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OOooOOOoooOOO can i PUHLEASE get the companions hit by a lovebug or lust curse and all they want is you but you aren't allowed to be intimate because it would spread to you. They pursue you heavily and you can't help but indulge when they are being so whiny and pathetic. I love love love your work miss seluney xox
yessss i freaking love this trope
CW:dubcon themes
part two!
Karlach:
You spotted them stumbling back toward camp just as the last rays of sun dipped behind the hills. At first, you thought something must have gone terribly wrong. Shadowheartâs robes were torn and half-soaked, her hair plastered to her cheeks, water dripping from her sleeves. She was muttering under her breath, her face twisted in pure, seething exasperation.
Behind her was Karlach â and gods, Karlach was smoking.
Actual tendrils of steam rose from her skin, curling lazily into the cooling evening air. Her plates of infernal metal armor hissed softly where droplets of water struck them from the conjured raincloud above her and evaporated on contact. Her flushed face was bright, gold eyes huge and wild â and locked squarely on you.
How they flirt with you {BG3 Male Companions}
Trying my hand at writing down my headcanons for the companions starting with the males! Next batch will focus on the females.
Astarion
Flirting is second nature to Astarion, but it's also a tool sharpened by centuries of necessity. Whether he's luring prey or disarming suspicion, his every word and gesture is curated for effect.
He doesn't ask if you're interested, he assumes you are.
His confidence is intoxicating, deliberate, overwhelming. He doesn't give you space to not want him.
âYouâve been watching me, havenât you? Donât bother denying it â Iâd recognize that kind of hunger anywhere.â
But behind that ease is calculation. Every flirtatious word is a chess move. He wants to know what makes you squirm, fluster, melt. You are both a puzzle and plaything.
He rarely flirts directly. Instead, he laces his every comment with insinuation, elegance, and a touch of threat just enough to leave you off balance.
Elegant insults wrapped in compliments:
âYouâre clever. Not clever enough to hide your tells, but clever. Itâs adorable, really.â
Carnal metaphors twisted with menace:
âThereâs something exquisite about restraint, isnât there? The way anticipation lingers on the tongue. Almost⌠painful. But then â release is so much sweeter.â
Astarion touches to control the room. To control you. Heâll invade your personal space like a whisper at the nape of your neck â there, then gone, leaving heat and confusion behind.
He doesnât hold hands. He trails fingers across knuckles.
He doesnât kiss, he hovers close, lets you ache for it, and then smirks when you do.
âCareful. Lean in any closer, and Iâll have to assume youâre offering something.â
Flirting is his mask. He uses it to avoid intimacy, even while pretending to offer it.
When he flirts with strangers, it's a dance of masks. Heâs dazzling, merciless, intoxicating.
When he flirts with someone he actually likes, it becomes more dangerous for him. The flirtation falters, just slightly â too honest, too slow to deflect.
âDonât look at me like that. Iâm not⌠Iâm not some tragic thing you can fix. Iâm far more interesting than that.â
And yet, the plea hides beneath the jest.
If someone earns his trust (which is rare), his flirtation starts to change. It's less about dominance and more about connection but heâll never admit it outright.
He might say:
âI suppose Iâve grown used to your company. Annoyingly so. There, are you happy? Thatâs practically a declaration of love from me.â
But heâll mean:
Donât leave.

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smut version of lust cursed companions
->I would recommend reading this first
cw: pwp, smut, pure filth, dubcon, inappropriate use of mage hand
MINORS DNI
Thinking the BG3 Boys are cheating on you:
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Gale:
It was meant to be a simple nightâa quiet moment between you and Gale, tucked away in your shared tent after a long day. But as you rummaged through his things, looking for the book he promised to lend you, your fingers brushed against a worn piece of parchment.
You hesitated for a moment, curiosity getting the better of you. As you unrolled it, your eyes scanned over the elegantly written lines, the words growing hotter, more lustful, the further you read. A prayer to Mystraâone drenched in longing, desire, and passion.
Your blood ran cold.
Rage flared up in your chest, white-hot and blinding. You could barely think as you stormed out of the tent, your hand clutching the parchment like a weapon. You didnât care who was watching, didnât care that the whole camp turned to see what was going on. You marched straight toward Gale, who was chatting with Wyll by the campfire, oblivious to the storm brewing in your eyes.
"Gale!" you shouted, your voice cutting through the quiet night like a blade. Everyone fell silent, eyes widening in surprise as they looked between you and Gale. âWould you care to explain this?â You thrust the parchment toward him, not giving him a chance to respond.
Gale's eyes went wide when he saw what you were holding, a flush of embarrassment creeping up his neck. âWait, Iââ
Before he could finish, Astarion, whoâd been lounging nearby with a glass of wine in hand, snatched the parchment from your fingers with an amused grin.
âOh, what do we have here?â he purred, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He cleared his throat dramatically, his voice taking on a mocking, sultry tone as he began to read aloud. ââOh, Mystra, I yearn for your touch, your light, the very essence of you woven into my fleshâââ
âAstarion, stop!â Gale snapped, his cheeks burning a furious red, but the vampire only grinned wider, clearly relishing the drama.
âââLet me be your vessel, your instrument, and let me fall into your embrace until the stars themselves fadeâââ
You snatched the parchment back, crumpling it in your fist as you glared daggers at Gale, your heart pounding in your chest. âExplain. Now.â
Gale raised his hands in surrender, his eyes darting around as if searching for the right words.
âItâs⌠itâs an old prayer,â he stammered. âFrom when Mystra and I were together. I must have forgotten that it was there, I swear.â
You scoffed, your disbelief evident. âAnd why do you have it now?â you demanded, your voice shaking with barely contained fury. âAre you still pining for her, Gale? Is that it? Am I just a replacement?â
âNo! No, itâs not that, I swear,â Gale blurted out, his desperation growing. âI wasnât thinking about her, I was thinking about you!â
âMe?â you spat, crossing your arms over your chest, daring him to say something that made sense.
Gale took a deep breath, his gaze softening as he looked at you.
âIâve been trying to write something for you,â he admitted quietly. âSomething that could express how I feel about you, but I⌠Iâve been struggling. So I thought if I looked at my old work, it might inspire me. Help me remember how to put my feelings into words. But I realize now that it was a mistake to revisit that prayer. It⌠it wasnât fair to you.â
You stared at him, your anger still simmering, but now tinged with a hint of doubt. âSo thatâs it? You just⌠happened to have an old love letter lying around, and you thought, what, youâd use it as a guide to write one for me?â
âI know how it sounds,â Gale murmured, stepping closer, but stopping himself when he saw the warning in your eyes. âBut you have to believe me, my heart belongs to you. Itâs always belonged to you.â
For a long moment, you didnât say anything, just stood there glaring at him, the campfire casting flickering shadows over your face. And then, finally, you let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through your hair.
âYouâre an idiot, Gale,â you muttered, shaking your head. âA complete idiot.â
Gale nodded fervently, relief washing over his features. âYes. Yes, I am,â he agreed, the ghost of a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. âBut Iâm your idiot, if youâll still have me.â
Astarion, who had been watching the exchange with great interest, gave a mock groan. âOh, you two are going to make me sick,â he drawled, rolling his eyes. âBut I must say, that was quite the performance.â
You turned to glare at him. âAnd you,â you growled. âMaybe next time, donât steal things that arenât yours.â
Astarionâs smirk softened, just a little, and he gave a small, theatrical bow. âAs you wish. But in my defense, it was far too tempting to pass up.â He winked, and with that, he sauntered back to his spot by the fire, leaving you and Gale standing there, surrounded by the silent, watching eyes of your companions.
Gale cleared his throat awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. âI⌠I really am sorry,â he murmured, looking up at you with those earnest, pleading eyes. âIâll burn it, if you want. Right now.â
You stared at him for a moment longer, then sighed, letting the last of your anger drain away.
âNo,â you muttered, shoving the crumpled parchment back into his hands. âKeep it. Maybe itâll remind you not to be an idiot next time.â
Galeâs lips twitched into a tentative smile. âNo more old prayers,â he promised, reaching out to take your hand. âOnly new ones. Just for you.â
You rolled your eyes but let him pull you closer, the tension slowly easing from your shoulders as he wrapped his arms around you.
âYouâd better make them good,â you warned, resting your head against his chest.
âOh, I will,â Gale murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of your head. âIâll make them the best youâve ever heard.â
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Astarion:
You shouldâve known better. Youâd always known Astarion had a way with words, the way he could twist them like thread around his fingers, turning lies into promises and falsehoods into dreams. But somehow, when heâd looked into your eyes and told you that you were different, that he didnât see anyone else, youâd let yourself believe him. Youâd let yourself be drawn into his embrace, lulled by his honeyed whispers.
So, seeing him now, in the arms of another, laughing in that familiar, easy way, it felt like a knife twisting in your gut.
You didnât stay to see the rest. You didnât want to watch him brush that strangerâs hair back or hear the smooth, practiced lies heâd no doubt whisper in their ear next. You turned on your heel, your heart hammering painfully in your chest as you fled, ignoring the stinging of tears in your eyes. How could you be so stupid? How could you let yourself believe that someone like him could ever truly love someone like you?
"I'm such an idiot," you muttered under your breath as you stormed through the narrow streets. âStupid, pathetic idiot.â
Behind you, you could hear Astarion calling your name, but you didnât stop, didnât turn around.
âLeave me alone!â you shouted over your shoulder, your voice cracking. âI donât want to hear it!â
He didnât listen. Of course, he didnât. You could hear his footsteps gaining on you, could feel his presence drawing nearer, until finally, his hand closed around your wrist, yanking you into a dimly lit alleyway.
âStop running,â he demanded, but you twisted against his grip, desperate to get away.
âWhy should I?â you snapped, wrenching your wrist free. âSo you can tell me more lies? Iâm done listening to you, Astarion!â
âPlease, just listen to me,â he urged, his voice softer now, his eyes wide and pleading. âIt wasnât what it looked like.â
You scoffed, turning away from him. âOh, of course it wasnât,â you said bitterly, hugging your arms around yourself. âWhy should I believe you?â
He took a step closer, and you took one back, your heart aching as you tried to keep your distance. âWhy should I believe a single word you say?â
âBecause Iâm not lying,â he said, his voice trembling with an emotion you couldnât quite place. âI swear to you, on whateverâs left of my soul, that there is no one else. Thereâs only you.â
You shook your head, unable to trust your own ears, your own heart.
âYou always say that,â you whispered, your throat tight. âYou always say things that sound so sweet, but itâs never real, is it?â
âIt is real!â Astarion insisted, reaching out to grasp your shoulders, forcing you to face him. âIâve never felt this way about anyone. I donâtââ His voice broke, and you felt your heart lurch painfully in your chest as you saw the tears welling up in his eyes, the way his lips trembled as he fought to keep himself together. âI donât know how to do this,â he admitted, his voice cracking. âIâve never⌠Iâve never had this before. Iâve never had anyone who looked at me like you do, who actually wanted me for more than just⌠more than just what I can offer.â
You stared at him, your anger wavering, slipping through your fingers like sand.
âThen why?â you demanded, your voice barely a whisper. âWhy were you with them?â
âBecause I was scared,â Astarion confessed, his fingers digging into your shoulders, his nails biting into your skin. âBecause I thoughtâno, I was sureâthat one day youâd realize I wasnât worth it. That youâd leave, and Iâd be alone again.â His voice cracked, and he swallowed hard, struggling to keep his composure. âSo I pushed you away before you could push me away first.â
His words hit you like a punch to the gut, and suddenly, you felt all the fight drain out of you. You sagged against him, shaking your head as tears blurred your vision.
âYou fool,â you whispered, your voice breaking. âYou complete fool. I wasnât going to leave you.â
Astarionâs grip on you tightened, his forehead pressing against yours as he let out a shuddering breath.
âI know that now,â he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. âI know that, and I am so, so sorry.â
You looked up at him, searching his eyes, and for the first time, you saw something raw, something real, hidden behind the mask he always wore.
âPromise me,â you whispered, your heart pounding. âPromise me you wonât do this again.â
âI promise,â he said without hesitation, his voice steady. âI swear to you, Iâll never do this again. Iâll never give you a reason to doubt me.â
You nodded, letting out a shaky breath as you reached up to wipe the tears from his cheeks, your fingers trembling.
âGood,â you said softly. âBecause I donât think I could handle losing you.â
He let out a strangled laugh, his eyes crinkling with relief as he pulled you into his arms, holding you close as if afraid you might slip away.
âYouâll never lose me,â he whispered, pressing a kiss to the top of your head. âNot if I have any say in it.â
You melted against him, the weight of your anger and fear slowly lifting, replaced by something warmer, something softer.
âYouâd better not,â you murmured, burying your face in his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath your cheek. âYouâre stuck with me, you know.â
Astarion chuckled, the sound rumbling through his chest, and you felt his arms tighten around you. âI wouldnât have it any other way.â
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Wyll:
The tavern was alive with music, laughter, and the rhythmic stomping of feet as patrons twirled and spun in a drunken dance. You sat at the bar, watching the revelry with a drink in hand, content to enjoy the night. Your eyes occasionally drifted to Wyll, who had been mingling with the crowd, his charming smile lighting up the room.
But then, something shifted.
You noticed him dancing a bit too closely with a stranger. She was laughing, her hand lingering on his arm, and Wyll⌠Wyll wasnât pulling away. Instead, he leaned in, his movements slow, almost intimate. The way their bodies swayed together, the way she looked at himâit felt wrong, too close for comfort.
Your heart tightened in your chest, anger flaring like a spark catching dry wood. You gripped your drink, watching the two of them with a growing sense of betrayal. Wyll had always been the gentleman, the Blade of Frontiers who fought with honor and carried himself with dignity. But this⌠this felt like a slap in the face.
Without thinking, you stood up, your drink still in hand, and stormed across the tavern. The music, the laughter, the warmth of the roomâall of it faded into the background as your anger took over. Wyll didnât notice you at first, too caught up in the moment with the stranger. But then, you were there, right in front of him.
Before he could react, you hurled the drink in your hand straight at him, the liquid splashing across his chest and face. The tavern seemed to pause for a second, the sudden outburst drawing all eyes to you. Wyll blinked, stunned, the surprise evident in his wide eyes.
âDonât bother trying to crawl into my bedroll tonight!â you snapped, your voice shaking with a mix of anger and hurt. âYouâre not welcome.â
Wyll opened his mouth, but you didnât give him a chance to explain. You turned on your heel, storming out of the tavern, the cool night air hitting your face as you stepped outside. Your heart was pounding, your hands trembling from the adrenaline of your outburst. You couldnât believe what you had just seenâwhat you had just done.
As you marched down the street, trying to cool the rage burning inside you, you heard footsteps behind you. Wyll. Of course, he would chase after you, the noble fool. You kept walking, ignoring him, but he was faster, catching up with you in a matter of moments. His hand wrapped gently around your wrist, pulling you to a stop.
âWaitâplease,â Wyll said, still drenched from the drink you had thrown at him. His voice was soft, pleading. âJust give me a chance to explain.â
You yanked your wrist free, refusing to look at him. âExplain? Whatâs there to explain, Wyll? I saw everything. You looked pretty cozy with her.â
âIt wasnât what it looked like,â he said quickly, his voice filled with desperation. âI swear, I wasnât⌠I wasnât trying toââ
âWasnât trying to what?!â you interrupted, turning to face him. âYou werenât trying to betray me? To make me look like a fool in front of everyone? Because thatâs exactly what it felt like.â
Wyll shook his head, his brow furrowed with frustration. âI would never. You have to believe me, she was just a⌠just a fan of the blade. She recognized me, asked me for a dance. I didnât thinkâgods, I didnât realize how it would look. But I swear, it was nothing. I was just being polite.â
âPolite?â you echoed, crossing your arms defensively. âLooked like more than just âpolitenessâ to me.â
Wyll groaned, running a hand over his face, still dripping with the remnants of your drink. âI know, I know it did, but it wasnât. Youâre the only person I care about. The only one I want.â
There was something in his voice, something raw and genuine that made you hesitate. You searched his face, looking for any sign of deceit, but all you saw was the man who had always been by your sideâthe one who had fought with you, laughed with you, and held you close on countless nights. His dark eyes were full of regret, his posture tense as he waited for you to say something, anything.
âWhy didnât you pull away sooner?â you asked, your voice quieter now, but still laced with the sting of hurt.
âI didnât realize how it looked,â he admitted, his voice softer now. âI was being careless. I wasnât thinking about how it might make you feel. That was wrong of me, and Iâm sorry.â
You looked at him for a long moment, the anger inside you slowly ebbing away, replaced by the familiar warmth of his presence. Wyll wasnât a man of lies or deceit. He was earnest, always honest to a fault, sometimes even too much. And now, seeing him drenched and apologetic, you could see how much he truly regretted the moment.
You let out a long sigh, running a hand through your hair. âYouâre a halfwit, Wyll.â
He cracked a small smile, relief flickering in his eyes. âI know.â
There was a beat of silence between you, the tension lingering in the cool night air, but then you stepped closer to him, reaching out to wipe a bit of the drink off his face. âBut youâre my halfwit.â
Wyllâs smile widened, his hand coming up to gently cup your cheek, his thumb brushing lightly across your skin. â
And Iâm not going anywhere,â he promised, his voice low and steady. âNot unless you ask me to.â
You sighed again, the last of your anger slipping away as you leaned into his touch. âIâm still mad at you, you know.â
âIâd expect nothing less,â he replied with a grin, leaning in to press a soft kiss to your forehead. âBut Iâll make it up to you, I swear.â
âYouâd better,â you muttered, though you couldnât help the small smile that tugged at your lips. âOr Iâll make sure you never dance with anyone else again.â
Wyll chuckled, pulling you into his arms, holding you close against his still-damp shirt.
âFair enough,â he murmured, his voice warm and full of affection. âIâll be more careful from now on. I promise.â
You rested your head against his chest, the steady beat of his heart calming your own. âGood.â
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Halsin:
It was a quiet evening in the grove, the air thick with the scents of earth and pine, the rustle of the trees soothing in the background. You had gone looking for Halsin, curious about where he had wandered off to, expecting to find him perhaps meditating or gathering herbs along the riverbanks. What you found instead made your heart twist painfully in your chest.
There, in the river, was Halsinânaked as the day he was born. Not that his nudity itself was surprising; he had always been one with nature, unashamed of his body, as was the way of the druids. But what made your blood boil was the sight of another druid in the water with him, similarly unclothed, their laughter mingling with the flowing river. They were close, too close, their bodies gleaming in the moonlight, and the intimacy of the scene sent a surge of jealousy and anger coursing through you.
You had always known that Halsin had an open view of relationships, that he believed in the ebb and flow of nature and how connections could shift and change. But this felt different. He had sworn himself to you, promised you his heart, even if his philosophy was more fluid than most. And now, seeing him here, with someone else, felt like a betrayal, like he had discarded that promise.
Your vision blurred with fury, and before you even realized what you were doing, you marched to the riverbank where Halsin had left his clothes neatly folded. Without a second thought, you grabbed them and set them aflame with a flick of your fingers, the fire bursting to life in a blaze of red-orange light. The scent of burning cloth filled the air, and Halsin turned just in time to see the smoke rise.
"By Silvanus, what are you doing?" he called out, wading toward the shore, concern and confusion etched on his face.
You didnât answer immediately, your chest heaving with the weight of your emotions as you watched his clothes turn to ash. Finally, you looked at him, your voice shaking with anger. "Iâm freeing you, Halsin. You clearly donât need these anymore if youâre going to roam as you please, 'as nature wills it.' Isnât that what you always say?"
He stepped onto the riverbank, water dripping down his muscular form, but you didnât care. You were too angry to notice his usual charm, too hurt to appreciate his words of reason. "You misunderstandâ"
"Do I?" you snapped, cutting him off. "I thought you swore yourself to me, but clearly, I was wrong. Youâre free now, Halsin. Free to indulge in natureâs whims with whomever you please. I wonât stop you."
His brow furrowed as he reached for you, but you stepped back, not wanting to hear whatever excuse he had. You turned on your heel, storming off into the trees, your heart aching. But Halsin wasnât about to let you leave so easily. You heard him call your name, but you didnât stop.
When he began to follow, you felt that familiar pull of your connection to nature. In a flash, you wildshaped into a doe, your form sleek and graceful as you sprinted into the depths of the forest, wanting nothing more than to escape him, to get as far away from the pain as possible.
But Halsin wasnât deterred. With a roar, he shifted into his bear form, the massive creature thundering after you, crashing through the underbrush as he pursued you deeper into the woods. You tried to lose him, weaving through the trees, but he was faster, stronger, and before long, he caught up to you.
With a growl, he lunged, his large paws pinning you down as you struggled beneath him. He was careful, never using his full strength, but the weight of his presence was inescapable. You shifted back into your human form, panting, your face flushed with anger and frustration, but before you could even attempt to throw him off, he shifted back as well.
Suddenly, you were pinned beneath him, his strong, naked body pressing against yours, his golden eyes intense as they locked onto yours. You pushed against his chest, but he didnât budge, his expression serious and determined.
"Listen to me," Halsin said, his voice low but firm. "You are misunderstanding what you saw."
"I donât care!" you spat, trying once again to shove him off, but he held firm.
"You do care," he said softly, his hand coming to gently rest on your cheek, forcing you to meet his gaze. "Otherwise, you wouldnât have reacted this way. You think I would betray you? After everything weâve been through?"
You swallowed, your throat tight, the sting of his words settling deep inside you. "I saw you with her."
"She is a sister of the grove," he explained, his thumb gently brushing away a tear you hadnât realized had fallen. "There is no desire for her, no bond stronger than that of comradeship. You are the one who holds my heart, not her, not anyone else."
Your breath hitched, the weight of his words sinking in. His eyes were earnest, full of love and regret for the misunderstanding that had caused you so much pain.
"I swore myself to you because you are the one I choose, over and over again," Halsin continued, his voice softer now. "Nature may be wild and free, but my heart is not. It belongs to you."
For a long moment, you were silent, the anger inside you ebbing away as his words washed over you. You could feel the sincerity in his tone, the truth in his gaze. Finally, you let out a shaky breath, your body relaxing beneath him as you closed your eyes.
"Iâm sorry," you whispered, your voice thick with emotion. "I just⌠I saw you, and I panicked. I thought Iâd lost you."
Halsinâs hand cupped your cheek as he leaned down, pressing his forehead gently against yours. "You havenât lost me. And you wonât."
You opened your eyes, meeting his soft, golden gaze. The love there, the warmth, made your heart ache in a different way now. You reached up, your fingers brushing against his cheek. "Iâm sorry for burning your clothes."
He chuckled softly, the sound rumbling deep in his chest. "They were just clothes. Easily replaced." He leaned down, his lips brushing lightly against yours in a tender, reassuring kiss. "You, however, are not replaceable."
You smiled against his lips, feeling the tension melt away as you pulled him closer. "Neither are you."
For a moment, you stayed like that, tangled together on the forest floor, the sounds of the grove surrounding you, the peace of nature settling back into your hearts.
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Rolan:
The evening air in Sorcerous Sundries was thick with the smell of parchment and arcane power. You had been browsing through rare tomes in a far corner of the magical emporium when a sudden, uncomfortable feeling crawled up your spine. Something was off. You couldnât quite place it, but the gnawing sense of unease compelled you to abandon your search and go looking for Rolan.
You weaved through the aisles, the familiar glow of enchanted lanterns casting shifting shadows. As you rounded a corner into a secluded part of the store, your blood froze. There, in the dim light, you saw Rolanâhis back pressed against a shelf, with a woman leaning into him, her lips pressed against his. The sight of her hands roaming over his robes sent a hot wave of fury through you.
Without thinking, you surged forward, your heart pounding with an unfamiliar intensity. Before Rolan could even react, you seized the woman by her hair, yanking her off of him with a vicious pull. She let out a yelp of surprise, her eyes wide as she turned to face you, but she didnât have a chance to say anything.
Your fist connected with her jaw in a single, swift punch. The womanâs head snapped to the side, and she crumpled to the floor, unconscious before she hit the ground. The sudden silence that followed was almost deafening.
Rolan was still standing there, his mouth slightly open in shock. His hand hovered mid-air, as if he had been about to push her away when you intervened. It took him a moment to process what had just happened.
You turned to him, your eyes blazing with anger.
"What in the Nine Hells is going on here, Rolan?" you demanded, your voice low but laced with fury. You could feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins, your body tense, ready for a fight if thatâs what this was.
Rolan blinked, still too stunned to form a coherent response. His normally composed demeanor was completely shattered, his face flushed, his breathing uneven. For a moment, he simply stared at you, his eyes wide with something between disbelief and fear. Then, finally, he spoke, his words stumbling out in a rush.
"Sheâshe asked for help," he stammered, running a hand through his hair, still trying to make sense of what had just happened. "She wanted to see some restricted section of the shop, something about a rare spell. And then⌠when we were alone, she justâshe pushed herself onto me. I didnât⌠I didnât ask for any of this!"
You stood there, breathing heavily, your gaze searching his face for any sign of deceit. But all you saw was how flustered and shaken he was, the lingering shock in his eyes, the way his hands trembled slightly as he rubbed the back of his neck. He looked almost scared, his usual confidence nowhere to be found.
Your heart softened, and the fury that had gripped you so tightly began to ebb away. You believed him. He wasnât lying. Rolan had always been honest with you, and the panic in his voice was too raw to be anything but genuine.
You let out a slow breath, your posture relaxing slightly as you looked down at the unconscious woman. The sight of her still made your blood boil, though. She had tried to take advantage of Rolan, and the thought of it made your fists clench again. Without even thinking, you raised your foot to kick her, the anger surging back in a brief flash.
But before you could follow through, Rolanâs hand shot out, grabbing your wrist gently but firmly. He let out a nervous laugh, pulling you back toward him.
"Easy, now," he said, his voice tinged with amusement despite the tension still lingering in the air. "I think youâve done enough damage for one night."
You glared at the woman for a second longer before turning back to him, your expression softening. Rolan gave you a lopsided smile, still catching his breath, before leaning in and kissing you. His lips brushed yours softly at first, then more urgently, as if seeking reassurance. When he pulled back, his eyes sparkled with a mixture of gratitude and lingering disbelief.
"Thank you⌠for that, I think," he said, chuckling softly, though there was still a hint of tension in his voice. "But no need to waste your energy on her any longer. Iâll have the animated armor drag her out."
You laughed despite yourself, the remnants of your anger dissolving in the warmth of his kiss.
"You better," you muttered, glancing back at the woman with one last look of disdain.
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Raphael:
The halls of the House of Hope echoed with an eerie silence, as they often did when Raphael was absent. He had been gone more frequently these days, returning at odd hours, smelling faintly of someone elseâs perfumeâa scent that lingered on him like a dark cloud of suspicion. Your mind raced with growing paranoia, and tonight, after finding the note, everything snapped.
You had been going through one of the many ornate books in Raphael's private study when the small, folded piece of paper fell from between the pages. At first, you thought little of it, but as you opened it and began reading the flowery proseâa love note clearly addressed to Raphaelâyour blood boiled. The note was filled with honeyed words, praising his "irresistible charm" and "passionate touch." Your heart clenched painfully, your thoughts spiraling out of control. Was this one of his clients? Had he been with her while you were left to wonder where he was?
With the note clutched tightly in your hand, you stormed through the House of Hope and made your way to Raphaelâs boudoir. The dark, lavish room, draped in silks and bathed in crimson light, only fueled your rage further. Everything about it screamed opulence and temptationâthe perfect setting for a devil known for seducing his prey.
You spotted a decorative mace mounted on the wall, its handle gleaming in the dim light. Without hesitation, you yanked it down, the weight of it heavy in your hand but somehow satisfying. Fueled by anger and betrayal, you swung the mace into a nearby table, smashing it with a resounding crack. The porcelain and glass ornaments shattered, scattering across the floor like broken dreams. You let out a mocking laugh, your voice dripping with venom as you glared at the portrait of Raphael that hung proudly above the fireplace.
"Is this where you bring her, Raphael, when I'm not here!?" you shouted, your voice laced with pain and fury. "Is this where you entertain your little lovers!? Do you whisper the same lies you told me?!"
You swung the mace again, this time smashing a nearby chair, the wooden legs splintering under the force. Your anger consumed you, driving you to destroy anything in your path as you lashed out at the room, your emotions a whirlwind of hurt and rage.
"How dare you! How dare you make a fool of me!" you screamed, your voice echoing off the walls. "I trusted you, you bastard! I gave you everything, and this is how you repay me?"
Just as you raised the mace for another blow, a strong hand caught it mid-swing. The force of Raphael's grip stopped you in your tracks. Startled, you looked up to see him standing there, his eyes dark and smoldering with fury. His usual playful smirk was gone, replaced by a deadly serious expression that made the air around you seem to crackle with tension. If you werenât so consumed by your own anger, you mightâve been terrified of the raw intensity in his gaze.
"What in the Nine Hells is going on?" Raphael demanded, his voice low and dangerous, the calmness in his tone more terrifying than if he had shouted. His grip on the mace was ironclad, preventing you from swinging it again. You yanked the note from your pocket and shoved it hard against his chest.
"This!" you spat, your voice trembling with emotion. "This is whatâs going on! I found this love letter from one of your clients! Who is she, Raphael? What are you doing with her?"
Raphael barely glanced at the note before crushing it in his hand, his eyes never leaving yours. His jaw clenched tightly, his lips pulling back in a sneer of disgust.
"You truly believe I would lower myself to that wretch?" he growled, his voice dripping with contempt. "Do you think me so weak, so pathetic, that I would throw away everythingâfor this?"
You took a step back, still holding the mace defensively, your heart racing. "Then explain it to me, Raphael! Explain why youâre never around, why you smell like someone else! If you think Iâm just going to stand here and let you play me for a fool, youâre wrong."
Raphael let out a sharp, frustrated breath, running a hand through his dark hair. His eyes flashed dangerously, but there was something deeper in his expressionâsomething almost wounded. "I am a devil," he began, his tone harsh. "Temptation, seduction, deceptionâthat is what I do. Itâs how I secure deals, how I bind souls to me. It's my nature, my existence."
His voice softened slightly, though the anger still simmered beneath the surface. "But what I do is not the same as who I am. The fact that you would think Iâd actually be swayed by some pitiful mortal infatuation makes me want to gouge out my own eyes."
Your grip on the mace loosened as his words started to sink in. You looked into his eyes and saw the sincerity in them, the raw honesty that Raphael so rarely revealed. He wasnât lying. He was furious, hurt even, but not guilty of what you had accused him of.
"SoâŚ" you began, your voice quieter now, though still uncertain. "All of this⌠itâs just part of the deal? Nothing more?"
Raphaelâs lips curled into a bitter smile, though his anger hadnât completely faded. "I do what needs to be done to secure the souls I want. That is all it ever is. And if you ever thought otherwise, then I clearly havenât been as clear as I thought."
You lowered the mace completely, the weight of your own misunderstanding starting to crush you. You had let your jealousy and insecurity blind you to the truth. Raphael had been distant, yes, but not because he was unfaithfulâbecause he was doing what devils do.
"IâŚ" you started, struggling to find the right words. "I got it wrong. Iâm sorry, Raphael."
He looked at you for a long moment, his anger slowly ebbing away. With a resigned sigh, he stepped closer, his hand still resting on the mace. "If I wanted to hurt you like that," he said quietly, "you would have known it long before now."
Your heart ached at the truth in his words. You dropped the mace, letting it clatter to the floor, and looked up at Raphael with a mix of guilt and relief. He wasnât perfect, and he was certainly no saintâbut he hadnât betrayed you.
Raphael reached out, brushing a lock of hair from your face, his eyes softening as he looked down at you.
"Youâre a foolish mortal" he muttered, though there was a faint smirk tugging at his lips now. "But you're my foolish mortal."
You let out a shaky breath, leaning into his touch, your heart still racing but for a different reason now.
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