RAFFA

Raffa/RAFFAsmth | she/her (they)

​This page is 90% headcanons and 10% random shitposts for my favorite stories.

​Main Fandoms:

⚔️ BG3 • LOTR • AOT

✨ TGCF • MDZS • Harry Potter

“You are the universe experiencing itself as human for a little while.” – Eckhart Tolle

Rules

Tags: modern, headcanons, realistic, dark, angst

Warnings: SA, abuse, dr#gs

— Grew up outside Baldur's Gates

— Still an elf. (Let's imagine modern days Faerun, where elves, Tieflings and dwarves roam, etc, okay?)

— Was studying at the Faculty of Law in Baldurs Gates when he met Cazador.

— Was so fascinated by the big city and then Cazador, a representative of the rich society, start courting him.

— Hell yeah, he thought he was so special. Poor thing.

— Cazador had a great time. Sexual abuse with an aristocratic rabble? Check. Drugs? Check. Humiliation? Yeah

— scars on his back? Nuuh. Spinal injury. (Idea from cweepa "Still Breathing" on AO3)

— Astarion drove him into debt, almost literally selling him, and allowed him to leave. And waited.

'He's broke as a joke, this boy. He'll crawl back on his knees'

Tags: marvel headcanons, OC (???), Norse mythology, romance headcanons w Loki

— Okay, so we all know what went down in the 'Loki' series—we literally watched him fall for himself (which, honestly, is on-brand and makes total sense for a complex, narcissistic personality like his, and all that jazz).

—But what about his actual love interest from norse mythology?

— Canonically, his significant other is Sigyn. The daughter of the goddess Freyja and the dwarf Ivaldi.

— She was his wife and remained steadfastly by his side when Loki was imprisoned. She held a bowl over his head to catch the snake's venom, shielding her husband from the poison while he lay bound in the entrails of their son.

— Marvel chose not to feature Sigyn in any of the films or the Loki series (which, in my book, would have made far more sense than Sylvie—literally just another version of himself).

— They also completely wrote out Balder, despite him being a staple in the Thor comics alongside the Warriors Three. But not every character can make the leap to the big screen; sometimes, there's just no room.

— So I guess Sigyn's absence kind of explains itself. On-screen Loki worked best as a complicated antagonist—I doubt audiences were exactly clamoring to watch him navigate romantic subplots.

— And honestly? You can see the logic. Marvel was never aiming for mythological accuracy anyway (we never met Thor or Loki's other siblings, nor were we told they existed—Heimdall being a prime example. And we definitely never saw Loki giving birth to Fenrir or Sleipnir).

— But hey, a little creative speculation never hurt anyone, right?

— I like to imagine Sigyn might have known Loki since their youth. After all, Freyja lives in Asgard, alongside her daughters Hnoss and Gersemi (from her husband Óðr)

— so it’s only natural that Sigyn and Loki could have crossed paths now and then. Maybe even being childhood friends

— I think it would be an interesting dynamic: Thor and his bunch of friends, and Loki with only one girl. Humiliating.

— but hey, this girl can grow up to be pretty lass, can't she?

— That said, Loki clearly had his share of experience before her. As he admits in Episode 3, his romantic past included “a bit of both”—princesses and princes alike. So Sigyn likely wasn’t his first love. Just perhaps his most steadfast.

— And let’s be real for a second? Loki adores this woman with a tenderness that borders on obsessive.

— Someone so much as breathes in her direction the wrong way? Loki’s already plotting their demise.

— She’s upset? He’ll move Asgard and earth—and probably a few realms in between—just to see that breathtaking creature smile again.

— Sigyn’s name means "friend of victory." And honestly? That feels quite symbolic when it comes to Loki—a man who’s always playing dangerous games, always chasing triumph.

— I feel like Sigyn would be the kind of woman who’s gentle without being timid.

— She knows when to hold her tongue — perfectly content to let Loki command the room.

— But make no mistake: she absolutely knows how to stand her ground.

— Sigyn is the goddess of loyalty.

— So yes, she’s there. The attack on New York? By his side—everyone makes mistakes, don’t they? His “death”? She’s already mourning. Imprisonment? She’s right there with him again.

— Loki loves to play tricks on her. To tease her.

— He loves stealing her away from the crowd during feasts, whisking her off to their spot.

— He loves pressing kisses to her knuckles every time they reunite after too long apart.

— Sigyn is the only person Loki lets braid his hair (except for Frigga). He pretends he doesn’t love it.

— She reads while he practices seidr in the same room. Neither speaks for hours. Both are happy.

— Loki always leaves her the last piece of whatever they’re sharing. Doesn’t tell her it’s intentional though.

— On particularly hot days, she cools off against him. Thanks to his Jotun nature.

— They argue quite often, but they lend each other a helping hand anyway.

Armin × gn!Reader

Lemon Boy and I, we’re gonna live forever

Like Snufkin and Little My,

we’ll get around wherever.

Lemon Boy — Cavetown

Tags: headcanons, modern au, SFW content, suggestive content at the bottom, romance.

— once again, Armin grew up in Cuxhaven with his grandfather because his parents were workaholics and worked abroad. (Pt.1)

— weird kid.

— He's awkward, introverted, geeky and sassy at the same time. How so?

— Just accept it. Half of the school will be watching the two of you (four? Eren and Mikasa is a package deal when we talk about armin) with a sneer.

"Come on, did four-eyes really find his boo? how sweet. Do you read books by roles by any chance?"

— And well, maybe you're really doing it. After all, that's why you're together. Weird and quirky together and proud.

— Speaking of Eren and Mikasa... If they don't like you, then Armin doesn't like you either.

— that's just how it works. Yes, he will try to convince Them If he is into you, but if it doesn't work? He just doesn't try any further.

— He's loyal to the core. And if the choice is between his friends and fleeting crush? Well.. y'know.

— It's a completely different matter when you're already dating.

— most likely, you first became a part of the EMA company and only then Armin stammered and told you about his feelings in private.

— It can take anywhere from six months to a year, and it takes him a long time to get there. I swear, this guy is writing out the pros and cons of this on a piece of paper. Lmao

— And now that you're officially a couple, Armin doesn't tolerate any complaints in your direction.

"Dude, cmon, they ate half pack chips in one face! –"

"Too bad, Eren, you just weren't fast enough"

— The day when you find yourself in his room for the first time? Oh, he's just thrilled, despite the fact that he's terribly nervous and his palms are wet with sweat.

— Armin just giddy on the idea of showing you his entire collection of action figures, posters, and other merchandise

— Though, he almost died of shame when you joked about his dakimakura with Sailor Moon.

— And oh, his computer.

— as already mentioned, his parents didn't see him often (heya workaholism), but they regularly sent him pocket money (very decent for a teenager of his time)

— And he was saving up money to create it one day.

— His pride, his crown of technology

— He's a nerd about technology, (as well as about many other things), so he chose everything with the most critical eye.

— And now here it is: a transparent case, Led-neon (in the two thousandth, they hadn't invented backlit system units yet, so he saved himself as best he could), two damn monitors. The guy really went all in here

— And of course, as the decent loving boyfriend he was, He let you (and only you) play his games for hours. Plus, you've been receiving constant guidance.

"Oh, Armin I think, I just. Y'know"

"Its nothing, darling"

— meantime, he looks with a strained smile at the screen of death In Minecraft on his hardcore world, which he has been developing all year.

— what a chill guy.

— If his grandfather likes you? +100 points, you won the lottery

— At some point, he'll start cooking a portion of dinner for you too every time, just knowing that his grandson will bring you again.

— Armin generally likes to just be lazy with you. Do homework together, cuddle, and devour junk

— Yes, tongue piercing will happen at some point. Most likely, because he is drunk and someone suggested.

—For a whole week you have the opportunity to laugh at his diction.

— But it's worth it. He looks good with it.

— Did I mention that Armin doesn't know how to tolerate alcohol at all? No? Well, he doesn't. That's why he's doing a very dumb thing.

Art by minpkumi

Armin × gn!Reader

"Cause all of the small things that you do

Are what remind me why I fell for you"

— New West – Those Eyes

Tags: headcanons, modern au, SFW content, ❗NSFW content at the bottom, romance.

— you live in a studio apartment near his university (UC Santa Cruz most likely)

— this man will never get rid of his 'decorating his space' phase.

— now, instead of anime posters and action figures (which remained in his grandfather's house as a legacy), the entire space is decorated with polaroids of the two of you (a whole garland above the bed), plants, notes, maps. Anything literally.

— Eren's forgotten things are now decoration too. Rather, even monuments.

— At some point, Armin went from being a 'geeky-freaky-anime-nerd' type of guy to becoming a guy who refuses tik tok in favor of Insta reels.

— as if it's not the same brainrot. Whatever.

— Armin is well-versed in tech thing (ever since he was a fierce gamer in his prime era), so he will be proud and very happy to help you fix your laptop/phone or buy a new one.

— The best thing you can do for him when he has busy and tiring times is turn off his alarm at 5:00 and go make breakfast for the two of you. + 10 points if it includes muesli.

— And when he wakes up, the first thing he does is look for you just to wrap his arms around you from behind and bury his nose in your shoulder, muttering in a pouty voice "why u didn't wake me" He knows why and he adores you for it, but he'll pout just for the sake of it.

— During his high school days, Armin had a messy handwriting. His hands probbl just couldn't keep up with his brain

— When Armin entered the university, not all professors understood his handwriting and some deducted points for it. He took it VERY seriously and was MAD for a long time.

"Armin, pal, 's just few points, You still got the highest score of all"

"Eren, this is a rotten hole in the education system, THEY DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO FIGURE IT out, I DIDN't MAKE A SINGLE MISTAKE, it's illegal–"

"Man.."

— Now his handwriting looks more like block letters, very messy sometimes because he takes notes in a hurry. BUT ITS READABLE NOW sooo. It'll do

— the favorite student of literally all professors, except one.

— he asks really difficult questions that other students simply do not dare to voice. often gets into controversy

— love-hate relationship with expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. "I'm developing freaking Stockholm syndrome for this man." "Armin, wtf.."

— He passed his driver's license the first time. Lucky bastard.

— Absolutely not the jealous type.

— he trusts his partner Completely and utterly. Therefore, he will not try to kiss, hug, or get between his partner and a Person who is "too close" in his opinion.

— But what if he's really jealous? Oh this little manipulative shit–

— 'Where are you going, dear? Oh, no nothing.. Just have a good time, kay?' With the most brokenhearted-puppy-kicked look on the planet Earth.

— He lives for the sake of solving problems through conversations, so

— will torment both of you like this until finally a deep conversation about jealousy and insecurity takes place.

— lots of reassurances and kisses afterwards.

— You always have one Airpods in your ear. Because if you listen to music? He wants too. EVERY TIME.

— The sound of the airpods box opening and immediately from any part of your apartment is 'babe!' you have no choice really.

Attack on Titan:

— Armin:

modern days headcanons (gn!Reader) pt.1

modern days headcanons (gn!Reader) pt.2 (+nsfw)

modern days headcanons (gn!Reader) pt.3 (teen!)

Tian Guan Ci Fu:

— Mu Qing: Relationship with him headcanons (pt.1)

Art by minpkumi

«There is nothing good, unless you do it»

— Erich Kästner

Armin × gn!Reader

Tags: headcanons, modern au, SFW content, romance

— I sincerely believe that Armin would be a marine geologist/ecologist.

— His parents were high-level environmental consultants and civil engineers specializing in international infrastructure. They weren't "adventurers"; they were workaholics (like parents like son, eh?)

— I think Armin caused them a lot of problems as a child, despite his obedient and shy nature. He was a sickly child. Maybe an asthmatic (mild form) or something like that.

— His mother took a lot of sick days for him. A LOT–

— When Armin was around seven, his parents took a long-term contract in Southeast Asia for a massive coastal reclamation project. The environment was unstable, the schools were non-existent in the project zones, and they were moving every six months...

— Soo.. Rather than dragging a shy, asthmatic child through construction sites and hotels, they made the logical decision to leave him with his grandfather in Cuxhaven, Germany, for stability.

— And that's where Armin's love for the sea began.

— He and his parents mostly lived in Munster (if you forget about business trips and relocations) and the boy HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A HUGE LAKE. "It's called the sea, Armin."

— Armin read all the books he found in his grandfather's home library. Some even several times. That's what the lack of Internet does to people.

— His grandfather was a fisherman and a former sailor, so he often took Armin for boat trips near the shore on warm days.

— Stories, lots of stories about sea adventures

— By the age of twelve, Armin had reread all the available literature in the local library related to the sea.

— In Cuxhaven Armin met Eren and Mikasa. His grandfather turned to their father (they were neighbors) when Armin had a bad cold.

— As it turned out, they go to the same school.

— Armin constantly yaps about what he has read. Eren often pretended to be annoyed by this, but he often used Armin's quotes when arguing with someone.

"Dude, are you fucking serious? You have a brain smaller than a Mouse lemur, really."

—Geek and weirdo. As soon as a guy gets access to the Internet and his first laptop? Ohoho..

— He studies all kinds of historical and scientific facts even more. And Anime-

— Definitely went through the phase of 'I'm marrying her, this is my waifu' w Sailor Moon

— teenage dirtbag

— Armin grew up receiving postcards from Singapore, Dubai, and Jakarta. His parents offered to pick him up when he was a teenager, but he decided to finish his schooling and continue his education in Germany.

— He doesn't talk to them too much. They see each other on Skype once every couple of months, though

— At the age of 21 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Kiel (Top German school for Marine Science), he won a Fulbright Scholarship //or a prestigious DAAD grant.

— And Armin decides to move. Along with Eren and Mikasa, of course.

— Eren planned to go to medical university, Mikasa wanted to connect her life with law. Armin? Armin was waiting for a master's degree in marine geology/ecology

— They've all been working their ass off for one year to save up enough money to move. Armin worked for a while as a scientific assistant and even as aquarium guide, tried tutoring gigs, etc.

— And here they are in California.

— The US has specialized deep-sea research facilities and private funding that Germany’s public sector couldn't match at the time for his specific

— Armin JUST GLOWS WITH HAPPINESS.

— A new university, a new place, a bunch of new things that his brain can work over-

— And of course the sea. The last time he was so happy was when he was fishing with his grandfather.

— He walks along the shore a lot in his free time. He just walks barefoot, or collects shells for his small collection. (Collecting stamps is boring, in'nit?)

— Between 22 and 24, he was perpetually exhausted. He worked as a Research Assistant to fund his studies, spent nights staring at Excel spreadsheets, and had a minor breakdown during his thesis on Baltic Sea acidification.

— By 26, he’s a PhD candidate. He’s much more cynical about the world than he was at 19. He spends less time looking at the "beautiful ocean" and more time writing grants and arguing with local politicians about maritime regulations.

— Most likely an eco-activist.

— He keeps his grandfather’s old fishing hat. He wears it when he’s doing fieldwork.

— Relationship With Him

— doesn't do "small talk." If you ask how his day was, you’re getting a 15-minute breakdown of the nitrogen cycle in the North Pacific

— Most likely, you are either friends from school or met at university. This mf LIVES by his studies

— He’s a high-functioning introvert. So his Love Language is more likely Acts of Service and Quality Time (specifically Parallel Play). He loves sitting in the same room as you, both working on your respective laptops in total silence for six hours. That is peak intimacy to him.

— Just like his parents, Armin is a slave to the grind. He will forget to eat, forget to sleep, and cancel date night because a sensor in the Monterey Bay failed and he needs to check the live feed

— And he feels like a terrible boyfriend because of it and comes back to you with the most guilty look of a beaten dog in the world EVER.

— From times to times he goes through "dark weeks" where he’s convinced the world is ending by 2050 and becomes a cynical hermit. You often have to be the one to pull him out of the "what's the point" spiral.

— When he’s overwhelmed, he doesn't yell. He gets quiet, clipped, and incredibly precise with his words. It can feel like being interrogated by a very polite prosecutor

— He’s still a closeted otaku. When he finally crashes after a 14-hour lab day, he doesn't want to talk. He wants to put on an old 90s anime (subbed, never dubbed) and have his brain go numb. If you sit through it with him without asking questions, he feels a profound sense of peace.

— He’s a nervous wreck before a presentation or a protest speech. He’ll pace the floor, reciting his points. He needs you to be the one to tell him to breathe and hand him his inhaler (which he still carries "just in case")

— But hey. He's actually a good partner despite all that

— Despite his "shy boy" image, fieldwork Armin is different. He’s covered in mud, smelling like sulfur and salt, swearing under his breath because a sensor broke. It’s the only time he looks truly rugged.

— and hot

— On the days when you work with him on the shore, you don't get tired of staring at him. He often catches you doing this, though.

— He doesn't "vacation." He takes you on "working trips" to remote coastlines

— He often comes home vibrating with rage because he had to "play nice" with a chemical company executive to get funding for his research.

— And he's very clingy after that. Play with his hair, his hands or just hold him in your arms and the man will melt.

— You aren't just dating Armin; you’re dating a trio. Eren still treats him like the sickly kid from Cuxhaven, and Mikasa is overprotective. To be with Armin, you have to earn their respect

— You can probably bribe Eren by storing his favorite snacks on the shelf in case he drops by.

— Hand Care. Lot of it. Because he’s constantly in salt water or handling chemicals, his skin is often cracked and dry. A "romantic" gesture from you is literally just handing him a high-quality, unscented hand cream and making him apply it.

— He knows exactly how you take your coffee or tea. If you’re having a bad morning, he won't ask "what's wrong?" (he knows that’s an annoying question). Instead, he’ll just place the mug in front of you, exactly the right temperature

— The best cuddler in the world

— Actually, because he works hard and studies, he likes to leave you sticky notes. "I love u", "you did well", "have a nice day", "I miss you <3"

— If he lends you a book, look in the margins. He’ll leave little penciled-in notes. Not about the text, but things like "You mentioned this once" or "I think you’d find this chapter's logic interesting." Because he knew that he would share this book with you.

— He likes stargazing. With you. He'll be yapping about the constellations until you fall asleep in his arms.

— When he’s exhausted, he doesn't go to bed. He finds where you are sitting and just leans his forehead against your shoulder or back. He won't say anything. He just needs to "recharge"

— If he hears you cough once, he’s already mentally calculating your vitamin intake. You’ll find a glass of water or tea with lemon near you in 15 minutes.

— Sometimes, when you’re talking about something you’re passionate about, he’ll just stop and stare at you with this soft, lopsided smile. If you ask "What?", he’ll just shake his head and say, "Nothing." He's so in love, its crazy

— When he is away, he’ll send you 5-minute long voice memos of just the sound of the ocean waves at 4:00 AM, followed by a sleepy, "Wish you were here. The tide is high today. I love you."

— He is a very "tactile" sleeper. He needs to be touching you—a foot hooked over yours, or his hand holding your wrist

What is a relationship with Mu Qing? (Pt.1)

(Art by Lososandra)

• Well I think we should start with how much Mu Qing is mischaracterized in the fandom

He's actually very calm. We often see him from Xie Lian's perspective, and most often with Feng Xin, so.. We see that he is irritable, petty, constantly looking for squabbles and a moment to poke at his opponent.

But let's not forget that their friendship-hatred has been going on for 800 YEARS. At the same time, they still patronize the same side of the world and everything is fine. It's literally their communication style. + Let's remember that Feng Xin is sometimes too straightforward, and Mu Qing is very defensive by nature.

With other people (who are not Nanyang), Mu Qing is very calm. He likes the fact that now he can be in this fancy society on an equal footing with everyone.

With his partner? Hell, he's close to being soft. In his own way ofc. I don't see Mu Qing as a mushy type. But he's patient. He's not going to turn the table over if something doesn't suit him.

• Actually, I think Mu Qing behaves completely differently when fighting than when fighting with Feng Xin. I think Mu Qing is the silent type. If he and his partner are fighting, he can just get up and leave.

• At least this way he knows for sure that he won't be able to say what he'll regret.

• He overthinks a lot. For days, he can replay everything that he and his lover said during an argument, even if they've already reconciled.

• Mu Qing is not good with words. Most likely, his lover confessed to him first.

And if not? Well, it was a LONG TIME before Mu Qing had the courage to do so. However, he still didn't say 'I love you' first. Probably his confession looked like a significant gift.

• When he heard the first 'I love you'? He was ready to cry. Not in the sappy dramatic way, no. He just felt such a mixture of relief and heaviness at the same time that he almost threw up on the spot.

He doesn't consider himself unworthy of Love, he just didn't think anyone would voluntarily agree to it. To him, his constant thoughts nagging at him in the back of his mind, his pettiness, his hundred and one wall around his heart...

• But he's happy. He really is.

• If he can't control himself, he'll probably run away, excusing himself. And if he can hide the wet gleam in his eyes, he'll stay. He wants to stay.

• At first, he was overthinking every little thing. He wants everything to be okay. He doesn't want to disappoint someone who loves him despite all his shit.

• But after? His subconscious mind is doing the worst thing it can.

'It's not long', 'they're just bored', 'They're not serious about it.'

• He closes off. Now his love is slamming doors, silence, and playing the soprano. His lover has to prove that they care enough to follow him.

• He hates himself and his stupid mind for that.

• At some point, he breaks down and finally remains in the hands of his Partner. He doesn't cry, and he's mostly silent, except for a little 'this is idiotic on your part, you know that, right?' He feels terrible, but it makes him feel better. His lover's hands feel secure.

He's finally giving up. He's in love. Utterly and completely.

• This means that now he is constantly watching his lover from the corner of his eye.

• He doesn't care if his partner is martial god, or the God of literature, or an already deceased ghost. He will keep his eye on them. Just in case.

• Talks. Mu Qing does not like to talk about his past, but he is very talkative in other cases. His chatty nature just irks him to yap about EVERYTHING he found out was happening recently.

Pei Ming's new offspring, another embarrassment with the title of Feng Xin, a disgrace to one of the goddesses —

Anything.

• It will come with time, but he's very comfortable to sleep with. He has the most comfortable blankets you could find. (In the realities of ancient China, of course). And he sleeps peacefully, although very sensitively.

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