#sochc

ahh tysm for asking!!

jesper is the most mischievous lil shit, especially when it comes to his boyfriend, who he just loves to make blush

he finds out that wylan is ticklish pretty early on in their relationship

wylan isn't exactly a stranger to physical intimacy but he's not so used to playful, loving affection, so being tickled isn't the most common experience for him

jesper, on the other hand, grew up in a much more touchy, loving environment and has carried his goofy and affectionate ways throughout his life, with friends and past partners

wylan's laughter consists mostly of high-pitched giggling, wheezing, and snorts - he thinks he sounds ridiculous and tries to muffle all those "embarrassing" sounds

jesper loves his laugh so much

jesper's laugh is much louder and he rarely tries to hide it, he just tosses his head back and cackles, but he snorts sometimes as well, which is the only time he gets flustered by his own laughter

wylan's worst spots are his ears, neck, ribs, and sides - jesper's are his underarms, hips, and thighs

jesper finds great joy in tickling wylan as often as possible

hey, thank you sm!! jsyk, headcanons are always on the table to be asked for, as they take significantly less brain power than writing a fic for me, lol. also ty for letting me know about the link issue, i'll look into that!! but enough rambling, here are your kanej hcs<333

the two people in ketterdam who struggle with physical intimacy the most, falling in love?? seems like a cruel joke from the universe!! but their deep understanding and love for each other makes it easier to cope with

there is no pressure for either of them to break out of their comfort zones before they’re ready, no anger when they have a bad day, just support and love

kaz has seen inej and jesper poke at each other before, has seen inej giggle when jesper jabs her in the side, has felt his heart flutter at the sound of her laughter, but never thought he’d have the strength to reach out and touch her in that way

she actually does it first, by accident, an innocent attempt at affection making him twitch away and, for the sake of her worry, he has to admit that it didn’t upset or trigger him, it just tickled

inej is delighted that kaz brekker, dirtyhands, the bastard of the barrel, etc etc is fucking ticklish and calls him “adorable” which makes him flush red but also tell her to fuck off<33

kaz is ticklish in odd places, like his ears, neck, arms, and back. inej is mostly ticklish on her sides and thighs, but she can “turn it off” easily. with kaz, she never does, though.

we all know that kaz “that’s the laugh” brekker would melt at the sound of inej’s giggles, and therefore take the opportunity to tickle her pretty often

both of their trauma creates this unique thing where they both have to sort of admit that they don’t mind when the other tickles them and actually face the whole setting boundaries thing - it isn’t like a kinky thing, and if anyone else were to try and touch him that way, kaz would probably break their arm, but they make each other feel safe and they are very adamant and honest when it comes to consent

when kaz blushes, it goes to his ears rather than his cheeks, and inej finds it fucking adorable

what spot makes them BEG for mercy?

for wylan, it's that little spot at the bottom of his tummy, beneath the navel but above the pantline. scribbling fingers there make him throw his head back and cackle. that, or his inner thighs.

jesper tries to keep from begging for his so-called dignity, but his underarms and hips both can get him begging pretty quickly, especially with rougher tickles.

2. are wake up tickles a thing?

they're both relatively heavy sleepers because ketterdam is the city that never sleeps and you have to get used to all the noise to be able to get any rest. tickles happen in the mornings, but it's less about waking the other person up and more just enrichment in their enclosure lmfao.

3. do they react differently to different people tickling them?

jesper, not really, but he does let wylan get away with it way more. he makes way less of a fuss about pretending to hate it and bat him away, but his reactions in terms of ticklishness are pretty much the same.

for wylan, other people don't really tickle him. he's had the occasional hook-up do it, sometimes nina will poke him, but jesper is the first person since his mother to actually tickle him consistently, so he doesn't have much to compare it too. with jesper though, he doesn't try to hide his laughter as much as he would around other people.

4. what are their laughs like?

jesper's laugh is loud. it's a deep sort of belly laugh, occasionally dissolving more into cackles. he tries to talk through it, babbling incoherent threats, curses, and begging.

wylan's laugh is softer, more high-pitched, and he snorts sometimes, too, which he hates. he's less verbal, just laughing and sometimes wheezing out a plea for mercy or promise for revenge.

5. are they embarrassed that they’re ticklish?

both of them acknowledge it's a normal thing and aren't like humiliated about it, but wylan does get embarrassed about how ticklish he is and his reactions - he thinks his laugh is ugly and he feels silly for being super susceptible to it.

jesper is a tiny bit flustered about it, just because he feels like it conflicts with his cool and charming persona, but at the end of the day he's a person and also like, it fits much more with the goofy side he shows to the other crows

6. do they seek revenge after being tickled?

both of them do 100%

7. do they squirm a lot?

wylan is more squirmy but they both do it a pretty average amount. jesper is more flail-y, so beware.

8. does verbal teasing make it worse?

hi, i have already done quite a few throughout this tag!! but bc i love those two, here are a few more lil ones :)

kaz gets used to touching inej's hair before her skin - he watches her braid it and copies the movement with his fingers, even practices on his own ties - and eventually starts offering to do her hair bc its easier than touching her hand or face

when they do get more intimate, inej calls the shots - she tells kaz exactly what to do, where he can touch her, etc. and he obeys her like her word is gospel bc to betray her trust would be a greater crime than he's ever committed

inej's love language is quality time - she's content to just sit in kaz's windowsill while he does paperwork and she reads or sharpens her knives or sews up a damaged pair of pants

kaz's love language is acts of service with a tiny touch of gift giving - he's not a great cook, but he'll bring her breakfast in the morning, or leave a new sparkly hair clip on her pillow while she's out and then pretend he doesn't know what she's talking about when she thanks him

once they are more comfortable with touch, specifically skin-to-skin, kaz would take great joy in kissing inej's stomach to make her giggle<33333

ahh this is so sweet tysm!! i am gonna do this for kaz brekker from six of crows because that man lives rent-free in my brain

on a scale of 1-10, how ticklish are they? - considering the fact that he has avoided human contact for the past 10ish years, he assumes it's a 0. it's more like a solid 7.

where is their most ticklish spot(s)? - kaz is ticklish in weird places - his ears and neck, his arms, his hands, and his back are probably the most sensitive.

which spots are they not ticklish? - his bad leg, basically from hip to ankle is just painful when touched

send me two characters & i'll tell you who wins the tickle fights

they don’t really have tickle fights as much as they just tickle one another and seek revenge later, but inej is surprisingly the much more ruthless one. while still like, respecting boundaries and all that, her quick and sneaky movements usually leave her winning, but kaz isn’t afraid to play dirty either (he has pretended his leg hurt to make her stop in concern only to turn the tables on her) so…inej mostly.

and i’m not sure if you meant jesper added in like a trio or if you meant wesper?? so i’m gonna do both lol.

kaz and jesper rarely get into tickle fights but when they do, kaz either just simply punches jesper to make him stop, thus technically “winning”. if kaz plays fair though, he still has a good chance of winning. despite all jesper’s teasing, he does genuinely care for kaz and would hate to push the boundaries too far so he goes easy on kaz and ends up regretting his kindness.

inej wins. jesper is too ticklish for his own good and as stated above, inej is ruthless.

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣 : 

Likewise known as father to ‘ Lightning Spear’, miracle trademark of the founder of ‘Light Soul’.  Lord Gwyn’s campaign was no miracle, quite the contrary, it was a downright bloodbath.  A  declining warfare serving as an eve to humanity’s fruition, and even with the formidable aid of several Lords and legions ---- sunlight proved a superior victor.  Gwyn was revered for his battle hardened leadership  in combat, strategic intelligence and practice of unparalleled faith; a god encapsulated in a human vessel.  By mastering the ‘Light Soul ‘, our Lord of Sunlight was able to channel faith and manifest his belief in raw form, a materialized surface of plasma that could pierce even the fiercest of surfaces.

Knowingly, dragons were accounted for their invincibility:  proudly, for they could withstand majority of miracles and spells cast at them, hardened scales ricocheted man made steel and hence --- their superiority.  Regardless, by manipulating faith and amalgamating the ‘Light Soul ‘, Gwyn could conjure spears of sunlight, sufficiently powerful to render any manner of steel aside, especially if they could tear asunder the immortal scales. 

Hence if Soul of Cinder is to summon any ‘Sunlight Spears’, it is highly advisable to not come into contact.  Such an attack can inflict devastating damage, shatter equipment and cripple opponents.

                                          𝔸𝕓𝕪𝕤𝕤 𝕎𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤

Dying Star:  

    Desist, dare thy not traverse in futile actions.  Relentless and uncontrolled, Dying Star is a technique deriving from the Abyss Watchers. Controversy may rise as to how such gargantuan figure wields an abundant pool of devastating agility, hence with this technique, Soul of Cinder bestows a conclusion to any heated debates.  When sufficient space divides both combatants within the womb of combat, our gargantuan figure descends into an athlete’s stance.  Much alike a ‘runner ‘, in which the left gauntlet presses firmly unto the soil, the adjacent palm firmly securing the blade’s hilt.  

With both sabatons correctly positioned, Soul of Cinder will analyse the victim’s behavior, studying its movements; their soon to be fallen steps.  Once assured, the gargantuan will burst into an inconceivable dash, nimbly crushing any division betwixt an opponent and one self.  In midst path, a leap into the heavens, and with sufficient finesse the armored anatomy is able to sway into a horizontal positional descent.  

When every movement had been conceived, his form will spiral whilst the coiled blade will spew torrents of flames, making it an impossible attack to fully guard. If the attack is connected, it shall serve as two major blows, last impact serving as a late effective explosion which will erupt from below, and most likely capture the enemy --- if their guard is broken then without a doubt.

 Retribution: 

    Thou shalt burn twice. Unhindered, one’s right gauntlet will reverse the blade’s position.  When diverted into a horizontal angle, Soul of Cinder will concentrate a preposterous mass of flames, upon the surface of an open left palm.  In prolonging the coiled blade’s steel at the very end, his left palm will securely grasp the blade by its end and shatter it.  The induced flame mitigates any hardened surface, sufficiently dividing the main weapon into a practical dagger.

With a blade upon the right, a dagger nested upon the left; a dance macabre will be given birth. When in combat, our gargantuan deity, without warning will spontaneously unleash a furious combat chain link. With a dash forth, flames will follow suit to protect the rearward, whilst near contact with the target he will purposely skew both sabatons into the ground, meanwhile piercing the coiled dagger into the soil; a blazing follow up.  When anchored one shall spin, amassed velocity shall aid in circulating four circulations, constructing a temporary vortex flame, highly advised to avoid.

    Alternative: At the end of a spin, Soul of Cinder will purposely dislocate the dagger from its lodge, whilst the current weight is driven towards the enemy.  A momentary leap is made which will stubbornly repeat the process of piercing the dagger unto the soil, followed by a spin ---- highly impossible to stagger in this process.

                                       𝕐𝕙𝕠𝕣𝕞 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕥

Crushing Blaze: 

    May mine fury rekindle thy despair.   Persistent cowering behind a rampart of steel shall beget annoyance, hence our deific figure shall not hesitate to purge the weak.  By summoning an insufferable blaze, its sizzling materialization spreads firmly from the left pauldron downwards; until all is swallowed, even the gauntlet.  At this momentum, Soul of Cinder will rush forth and impact with the unarmed shoulder ablaze, forcing flames and Yhorm’s herculean power to sap all of the combatant’s stamina.  If the impact is successful, soon to follow after the broken guard, Soul of Cinder will parry with the same unarmed gauntlet (riposte), and grip the fighter’s trachea --- a serpentine kiss.  

Seraphs chant a storm of ache, death cackles at the victim; mercy shuns the foolish.  Flames of a still living Lord course from the gauntlet, crossing a gripped palm as if a bridge into the unknown vessel’s essence.  The victim’s body shall ignite as if a beacon ablaze, before being fully lifted and slammed into the concrete, forcing their anatomy to lodge into earth’s flesh.  Opponent will be relinquished of majority of health, this long winded attack has a long range, highly advisable to avoid it; those lacking experience fall victim in majority.