#alphapost

⊗ Ghosts still retain their scents to an extent. It’s not as strong as it once was when they were alive, but they can be smelled the same way someone that’s very far away can.

⊗ Omegas, despite being nurturing in nature, are most likely to become highly destructive poltergeists. This is because Omegas are far more inclined to extreme emotion and may have hard times dealing with unfair and/or untimely deaths. They’re also the most likely to disturb pups.

⊗ Alpha ghosts are usually not overly violent (though any ghost can be evil), but they have hardcore attachment issues. Alpha ghosts can very easily become smitten with a family/resident and follow them from house to house. Their instincts to “protect” their charge(s) can also lead to them scaring important houseguests away (and even the people they’re protecting). They also tend to screw with the air’s temperature a lot.

⊗ Beta ghosts are the most chill, but they also have a penchant for possessing people. They tend to have a very sluggish, melancholy energy that infects their surroundings. Generally, Beta ghosts like to tamper with the emotions of the living, and a lot of those haunted by them report a constant feeling of being watched.

⊗ The ghosts of older pups, regardless of dynamic, tend to be very helpful. They’ll wake residents up at the same time everyday, put things back where they came from if they’re left out, and even leave scribbly notes around as reminders (if they can write). They do tend to be pretty clumsy, though, so things getting broken will happen kind of often.

⊗ Pup ghosts are probably the easiest to deal with—just don’t cross their parent if they have one or answer to the wailing at night.

Now for the scenarios because I have waay too many

⊗ An Omega that died from being poisoned by her mate. She hasn’t been a ghost for that long, so she has a seemingly endless pool of enraged energy at her disposal. She’s especially bitter toward Alphas, tormenting them to near death so that they move out as quickly as they moved in. Then, suddenly, two Betas show up. The fact that they’re not Alphas and their naturally calm personalities serve to turn that anger into pure curiosity.

⊗ A lonely Alpha being soothed to sleep by the sound of crooning at night, then waking up to remember that they live alone.

⊗ An Omega moving into an apartment that’s been haunted by an Alpha ghost for centuries. The Alpha quickly develops a crush on the Omega and has absolutely no idea what to do since they’re from a completely different era. The Omega receiving a bunch of antique courting gifts and finding that they can’t have flings over without it going south in some way.

⊗ Adrenaline junkies (usually Alpha/Beta teens) deliberately seeking out Beta ghosts to see what it’s like to be possessed by them.

⊗ Omega ghosts being the most popular horror film characters because they’re the most gruesome.

⊗ A Beta ghost that has a pup being completely taken with the pup of a new family that moved in. They encourage their pup to show themselves to them so that they can play together since they’re a similar age. Cue the family of the living pup being very confused as to why their child is playing tag with thin air.

⊗ The confusing affair of being bitten by someone who’s been dead for three years (oooo astral bonding could be a thing too).

⊗ A whole pack that was killed in a horrific accident not being ready to give up their old territory.

⊗ A parent not listening to their child complaining that there’s a lady in their closet that “smells funny” and “stares at them when they try to sleep every night.”

⊗ A living Alpha that basically becomes a parent to the ghost pup in their house. It’s not uncommon for them to scold the air any time something gets broken, then feel bad when they get an incredibly messy “I’m sorry” note.

⊗ A tall Beta/Alpha couple being scared shitless of the tiny Omega ghost in their house. They have a genuine reason to be, though, because every night they get their own personal Blair Witch Project experience that they have to survive through.

⊗ A particularly aggressive Alpha ghost locking a family inside to “protect them from the outside world,” but not considering that they have to go out to buy food and water. They don’t relent anyway and the family has to find some way to escape.

⊗ A happy-go-lucky Omega trying to cheer a Beta ghost up rather than exorcising them.

⊗ Oof imagine how crazy it would be to be an exorcist in the first place.

Then again, I think Betas would be hella funny too. I think a lot of them would be masters at deadpan/nerdy/straight man comedy.

Like for Omegas/Betas their soap scents would be stuff like

✨Rose✨

✨Avocado Mist✨

✨Sweet Pea✨

And for Alphas it would be stuff like

GAS

P A I N

✨Irish Spring✨

CW: This is a SFW blog so I’m not gonna go into detail, but it does mention sexual things like heats/ruts. Also, it’s a long post, so strap in!!!

Okay so I think I saw someone mention this in a fic w/out going into it much, but I still went crazy for it and decided to make some headcanons LMAO

⊗ In my ABOverse, heats and ruts are generally ranked on a level system (1-5)

⊗ Levels 1-2 are considered normal—their cycles can be annoying in their own ways and tax the body, but they can be sated and recovered from easily. Pain scale rankings for these cycles are between 1-4/10.

⊗ Level 3 is cause for concern, but not only due to of severity. Those who have Level 3 heats/ruts, especially when young, usually experience worsening of their symptoms as they age. Pain scale rankings for these cycles are 5-6/10.

⊗ Level 4 is a definite trip to the doctor. These ruts/heats aren’t the worst, but they’re damn near close. Those cycling in this state have a hard time functioning, get dehydrated quickly, experience very high blood pressures, and should not go unmonitored. Despite this, they can still walk around, but movement creates an ungodly amount of lethargy. Pain scale rankings for these cycles are 7-8/10.

⊗ Level 5 is when heats/ruts get dangerous. If left unsated, these cycles can take the lives of those suffering through them. Level 5 heat/rut patients are often immobilized and have difficulty speaking, eating, and drinking. They may experience severe cramping and even full-body aches. Their scents can be powerful enough to DETER people rather than attract. Generally, Level 5 cycles double the symptoms of Level 4 cycles. Pain scale rankings for these cycles are 9-10/10.

⊗ If someone is identified to have a Level 4 or 5 cycle, then they will be diagnosed with Overrut or Overheat Syndrome. If they have a mate, then they’re kind of okay for the most part—they would just have to spend the cycle with their mate while being monitored in a hospital. The real seriousness comes when they have no mate whatsoever—something a lot of Level 5 patients seem to have in common (they’re often already sickly to begin with and may not have the time or energy to court a potential mate).

⊗ This is where the Service Dynamics step in. Service Alphas/Betas/Omegas pose as a temporary “mate” to help Level 4’s and 5’s through the pain, and, of course, keep them alive.

⊗ It’s a somewhat stigmatized career path, as many interpret them as glorified prostitutes. This isn’t the case, though—they act more like babysitters than anything else, supplying water, food, and comfort to their struggling patients. The sexual aspect is only a small part of what they’re trained for.

⊗ Service Dynamics usually wear a color-coded best and a matching supply bag to signify what they work as. Alphas are red, Betas are green, and Omegas are blue. They aren’t very discreet-looking, but it doesn’t matter since they usually work in the cycling wings of hospitals anyway.

⊗ Service Dynamics can be ordered ahead according to schedules or called last-minute for emergencies. Service Dynamic agencies can be contacted via cellphone, online websites, or medically ordered in from doctors. Most doctors’ offices have brochures explaining Service Dynamics in detail.

⊗ Most Servicers are ordered in advance, but shit happens. They’re always ready to be called to someone’s home, no matter how uncommon that may be.

⊗ Service Alphas/Betas/Omegas are usually between the ages of 21-35 years old. The absolute minimum age is 18, but 18-year-olds are often discouraged from applying just because most Overheat/Overrut patients are within the 21-35 year age range and will feel uncomfortable being sated by someone fresh out of high school.

⊗ Service Dynamics are trained EXTENSIVELY before seeing their first patient. In order to not severely hurt anyone (or be hurt themselves) they have to be whipped out of a lot of knee-jerk reactions caused by their instincts. Betas are the easiest to train in that aspect, as they are naturally inclined to the deescalation tactics that Alphas and Omegas have to learn. (They also have a higher tolerance for strong scents, something that Alphas and Omegas find to be the most difficult part of the job.)

⊗ Service Dynamics are divided into two categories—“Gentle” and “Aggressive”. Aggressive Servicers tend to be more domineering and rough their clients up a little bit. Gentle Servicers are the opposite—they tend to be more submissive and handle clients very carefully. They also ask their clients what they want often.

⊗ While Aggressive Servicers are good for indecisive patients who are less stressed when someone else takes control, the Gentle Servicers are generally more popular. It might have something to do with Overrut/Overheat patients being more physically sensitive due to their condition.

⊗ Aggressive Servicers also have to do more paperwork and be checked on more than Gentle Servicers. It’s just to make sure that they aren’t in it to outright abuse clients while they’re vulnerable.

⊗ Service Betas are for Overheat/Overrut patients that absolutely can’t stand the smell of Alphas/Omegas during their cycles. They’re more popular with Overheat patients than Overrut, as Overheating Omegas may experience a crippling fear of Alphas during. Service Betas tend to be on the Gentle spectrum, as well.

⊗ Of course, it’s not unheard of for same-dynamic Servicers to be ordered as well, it’s just a bit uncommon. Alphas are more likely to order Service Alphas than Omegas are to order Service Omegas. Overrut patients may feel that they are dangerous and that another Alpha might be able to handle them better.