#cyrillon

(kinda, since I screwed up again and the actual ask is gone somehow... :’D)

@kittensartswriting asked me “Happy STS! What is Cy's most embarrassing memory? ;D”

This is a difficult one. Cyrillon isn’t easily embarrassed. Skardi are very chill about things like nudity and sexuality. Stumbling over other people doing it is just a normal thing for them as they live in huge tribes / share their living space with many other people. And for nudity, most shifters undress before changing their shape to not ruin their clothing – they are naked then and they are naked again when they take their human form.

Something Cy would be embarrassed about are mostly moments when his emotions got the better of him and he did something stupid, but then he’d be more angry at himself than embarrassed.

@andtheotherwriter​ tagged me to do this A YEAR AGO... (this post is a monument of procrastination)

Jacobi: hetero-flex

Lauri: gay, he realizes during the events of the first book and acts on it

Cyrillon: pan, but he has serious issues with emotional closeness and no idea how to deal with his feelings and express them :D He has basically lived his life in celibacy

Ruben: aro-ace, which he explains at some point

Anru: Skardi to her bones, she doesn't believe in gender, but in the social construct of a warrior class to which she belongs, she's pan and very upfront about her sexuality and what she wants

There are so much more, but either I didn’t mention the characters on Tumblr yet or they are keeping their sexuality a secret (and I’m no snitch xD), which in some cases will be revealed during the story. Look out for the sad lesbian, the bi guy who doesn’t give a fuck (or does he :DD) and the forming polyam relationship.

About the Skardi (wolf shapeshifter) in general: Since their shifter abilities nullify the physical differences in strength and dexterity, they don't distinguish between sex / genders. Their society is divided into utsjorn (~bloodborn, hunters / warriors) and the rest of the people. Every Skardi has the right to face the blood trial when they turn thirteen and if they participate and pass, they become utsjorn and fill the societal roles that come with that status.

To summ it up: Skardi don't identify as male or female or neither and most of them don't feel comfortable with that distinction, because it diminishes their life choices, achievements and identity. (if I wrote in Englisch most of them would use 'they / them'-pronouns, but I'm writing in German, where pronouns are a little tricky and I haven't figured out how to solve this one yet)

Sexuality and sexual preferences among the Skardi: If they want to do something with someone, they do it (as long as the other person(s) wants that, too). There are no taboos and monogamy isn't really a thing, though some of them prefer to be with one person exclusively. Due to that, most of them don't know their fathers and only the maternal bloodline is documented in their names. Happy incest day, fuckers :D

Cyrillon and Lauri are a little different, because Lauri was raised in a human family and Cyrillon has lived with humans long enough to fully understand the concept of gender. He doesn't care about it though, and he doesn't care about being utsjorn either, eventhough he completed the trial. (he doesn't care about anything - he's pretty much dead inside™)

Thank you so much for tagging me @lady-redshield-writes and @pheita <3 This was fun (eventhough I’m not sure I did it right)!!

Jacobi: Peratus - Wrought

Alina: Hammerfall - Last Man Standing

Cyrillon: Draconian – Death, Come Near Me 

Lauri: Within Temptation - It’s The Fear

I was tagged by @eluari and @kittensartsbooks tagged me for this ages ago, thank you <3

Rules: for each of your OCs, rate how cuddleable they are on a scale of 1-10. Descriptions/elaborations are totally rad, but you do you, fam. Tag some people after!

Jacobi: 6/10 He's shy and his family wasn't overly affectionate, but he'll give it his best shot. He'd never admit it, but he does enjoy platonic physical contact. (Come on, he is 16, of course he'd never admit it :'D) Alina: 7/10 She's good at giving heartfelt hugs, she's good at faking it, you probably won't know the difference. Lauri: 10/10 Would recommend. He's definitely the most hug-able. He's affectionate and wants the person he's hugging to feel good. Plus he'll enjoy hugs given to him the most. Cyrillon: 2/10 Has issues with physical (and emotional) closeness and probably won't hug anyone. If he does it's gonna be nice since he is huge and will make sure that the person he hugs feels safe and comforted. Ruben: 10/10 His family is great when it comes to hugging and cuddling. From seeing how Jacobi grew up, he knows that not everyone likes exuberant physical affection and he respects it, but he doesn't really get it. Once he has the feeling that people like being hugged by him he might overdo it a little, but simply because that's what he knows. (Yes, him and Lauri get along great and Jacobi is a little weirded out xD) Bonus: Anru (9/10) To the Skardi physical contact without sexual context is one of the most intimate things you can do with someone. I.e. hugging, holding hands and cuddling are a signs of love, devotion and emotional closeness whereas sex is just something you do with whomever you fancy, no strings attached. It's not tied to one another, neither behavior is deemed taboo, but a Skardi will think about it before showing physical affection. Anru cuddling Lauri, petting his hair and sleeping next to him is a sign of trust and love. Once she decides that a person is worthy, she gives the best hugs (assuming you like tight hugs and the other person stroking your back and playing with your hair).

@kittensartsbooks tagged me to describe Cyrillon like a character in a poorly written fanfic and I’m gonna deliver!!

Cy, ma pretty murder baby, here we go:

Cyrillon turned around and pushed back his hood. Glacier blue orbs pierced into Lauri’s soul. If it hadn’t been for the dark circles and the tired, weary expression around them, Lauri wouldn’t have recognized him.

Cyrillon’s hair was short and curled ever so slightly on the top of his head. Silver strands glistened in the glaring light of the afternoon sun. Where a full beard had covered his face, short stubble now emphasized his cheekbones.

The silver haired man had gained weight and his face didn’t look as sunken as before. Outlines of lean muscle showed through the thin fabric of his shirt.

He seemed bigger as he towered over Lauri and looked at least ten years younger.

Boy, that’s bad and it still missed the point of the tag. It kinda makes sense if you know my usual writing style (it’s like I’m avoiding descriptions at all costs, lol) :’D

The scene does actually take place though and if you’re interested in the real version, message me and I’ll send it to you. (it’s a little spoilery)