𝙶𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙼𝙸𝚁𝙰𝙰𝙺 𝚂𝙾𝙼𝙴𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶. [𝙲𝙻𝙾𝚂𝙴𝙳] @tamedgod

𝙶𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙼𝙸𝚁𝙰𝙰𝙺 𝚂𝙾𝙼𝙴𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶. [𝙾𝙿𝙴𝙽] @sanctos

“Do you really believe I've never been beholden to this classic or are you simply hoping for something to pester me about?” HE TAKES THE BOOK, bemusedly flipping through the pages. A familiar, stupid story. Pages that made excellent kindling. Sometimes it felt there were so many copies of this thing in Apocrypha that they alone could support the structures of the Great Library within the abyss.

𝙶𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙼𝙸𝚁𝙰𝙰𝙺 𝚂𝙾𝙼𝙴𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶. [𝙾𝙿𝙴𝙽] @byanyan

𝙶𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙼𝙸𝚁𝙰𝙰𝙺 𝚂𝙾𝙼𝙴𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶. [𝙾𝙿𝙴𝙽] @daandov

WHEN VAL TOLD HIM SHE HAD SOMETHING TO GIVE HIM, that could mean anything. Something painful was also not unexpected with how frequently he tried to goad her into hitting him harder than the last time.

There is a slight cringe and a soft intake of breath in reflexive reaction to the force against his arm. Then a hand lifts, running along his arm as if in wonderment; one brow arches as if to say That's it?

𝓢EVEN DEADLY SINS. [ . . . ] bold for what applies, italicize for what sometimes applies, strike through for what never applies.

𝓛UST. desire for connection. pursuit of pleasure. emotional intelligence. obsessive. lovesick. one-night stands. seductive encounter. flirtatious conversation. erotic party. seductive attire. revealing clothing. passionate gaze. provocative makeup. sensual expressions. suggestive gestures. flirtatious smiles. lingerie. love letters. perfumes. provocative behaviour. love poems. erotic art.

𝓖LUTTONY. indulgence in experiences. savouring moments. hospitality. generosity. hedonism. culinary expertise. wine-tasting. excessive snacking. overloaded plates. excessive portions. bloated stomachs. messy eating. greasy fingers. full tables. indulgent spreads. overflowing cups. satisfied expressions. wine bottles. just can't get enough. fast food wrappers.

𝓔NVY. motivation. competitive spirit. strategic planning. observational skills. bitter rivalry. contest. envious gossip. resentment-filled argument. social media jealousy. furrowed brows. clenched jaws. side-eye looks. pursed lips. tense posture. whispering behind backs. crossed arms. gossip magazines. keeping up with the joneses. the grass is always greener. feeling inadequate.

𝓖REED. resourcefulness. entrepreneurial spirit. negotiation. materialistic. aggressive investment. lavish spending spree. resource-hoarding. get-rich-quick schemes. auction-bidding war. property acquisition. piles of money. overflowing wallets. luxury items. locked safes. penny-pinching. rare collectibles. selfishness. unwillingness to share.

𝓢LOTH. calmness. stress management. nonchalance. relaxation techniques. lethargic. apathetic. inactive. lazy weekend. binge-watching marathon. neglected chores. skipped workout. long nap. lounging on the couch. missed deadlines. unkempt appearance. messy hair. pajamas. blankets. slippers. procrastination station. self-care routines.

𝓟RIDE. confidence. self-assurance. self-respect. dignity. public speaking. self-promotion. arrogant. conceited. egotistical. self-important. vain. boastful speech. puffed chest. raised chin. smug smiles. spotlight. tooting your own horn. showing off. refusing to admit mistakes. feeling entitled. personal branding. leadership development.

𝓦RATH. assertiveness. decisiveness. strength. intensity. boundary setting. courage. indignant. heated arguments. road rage incident. physical altercation. angry outburst. clenched fists. glaring eyes. tense muscles. raised voices. reddened faces. aggressive gestures. stormy demeanour. intense frowns. destructive actions. broken objects. punching bag. out for blood. fists. simmering anger.

𝙳𝙾𝚅𝙰𝙷𝚉𝚄𝙻 𝙽𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙴𝚂.

𝙳𝙾𝚅𝙰𝙷𝚉𝚄𝙻 𝙽𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙴𝚂.