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That kind of thing would be somewhere between torture and paradise for Arrancar >.< One one hand, affection is something they’re all starved for… but none of them really know what to do with it either. 

Starrk:

-Yeah, he’ll happily cuddle with you for hours at a time. Of course, he’ll probably be asleep for a good portion of it, but it’s very literally the best sleep he gets. He actively appreciates and soaks up any kind of physical contact with zero shame. You’ll have to pay just as much attention to Lilynette too, though. 

Barragan:

-He’s mostly confused. As in, he has absolutely no idea why you think that being in physical contact with someone is a good thing. He’s old enough that he has it pretty well settled in that touch is unnecessary and bad, so it’s just a lot of incomprehension. He’s not too eager for cuddles… at least for a while.

Halibel:

-While she’s a little more used to being around others than most Hollows, physical contact is still difficult. It takes her a while to settle into the idea that cuddling and regular contact is safe and good, but once she does, she’s very appreciative of the affection. She’s a lot more touch-starved than she thinks.

Ulquiorra:

-No. He’s adamant that he has absolutely no need or want for physical contact ever… but that kind of falls flat when he keeps unintentionally leaning into (mostly) forced hugs. He’ll resist the urge to stay as close to you as possible for as long as he can, but he’s actually rather sensitive to physical touch. 

Nnoitra:

-No. No. No. His reason for resisting the contact is that he doesn’t deserve or need it. Hollows aren’t meant for that shit, and the sooner you figure it out, the better. He wants the attention a lot more than he could ever admit, but he’s going to deny that viciously for as long as he can keep you convinced. 

Grimmjow:

-Once he gets past the initial “touch is bad” phase, he’s all over you. Physical affection is easier for him than words, so keeping close to you for as long as you’ll let him is a great way for him to feel loved. He’s completely down for long cuddle sessions, and tends to fall asleep like an overgrown, affectionate cat. 

Szayel:

-No, thank you. He doesn’t need silly, soft things like physical affection. …or at least, that’s what he tries to convince you. It’s a point of pride and sort of fear for him, but despite all that, he caves almost pathetically quickly. He winds up being almost desperate for the touch and affection once his ego drops. 

Aaroniero:

Because I’m too tired to have much to say here… :D

Starrk:

-He’s not exactly aware that you’re touch-starved too… just that you both greatly enjoy cuddles. With you so willing, he has every excuse to spend hours in napping cuddle piles with you and Lilynette. 

Halibel:

-She’s hesitant to initiate physical contact, but quickly gets the message that you kind of need it. It takes a lot of practice for her to get used to actively offering closeness, but she really does need it as badly as you do. 

Ulquiorra:

-He mostly tries to ignore it, just the same as he ignores his own hidden longing for contact. If you start asking, though, he caves a lot more quickly than you’d expect, all under the excuse that you must need it. 

Nnoitra:

-Yeah, he’s still scared to touch you for fear you’ll break. It takes a lot of coaxing to get him to tolerate physical contact, but once he gets the idea that you need it, he will get past his own hangups and reluctantly oblige. 

Grimmjow:

-He’s an oversized, cuddly cat and both of you know it. Once he figures out that physical affection is acceptable now with you, and that you actively want it, you’re not going to be touch-starved for much longer. 

Szayel:

-He’s kind of awkward about physical intimacy and the vulnerability that goes with it, but he’ll do everything possible to convince you otherwise. Giving you the attention you need is a very convenient excuse. 

Aaroniero:

I’m assuming that “a lot of scarring” means pretty heavy stuff o3o

Starrk:

-He doesn’t pay much mind to them. Where he’s from, almost everyone has their scars, and while it is kind of unusual for a human to have quite so many, it doesn’t particularly bother him. They’re a part of you is all, and unless you want to tell him what they’re all from, he won’t ask about it. 

Halibel:

-She recognizes that you must have gone through plenty of troubles of your own, and in a way, it makes her feel like you two have a good amount of common ground. As much as she hates to imagine you in any kind of pain, the scars show that you’ve been through some similar things. 

Ulquiorra:

-Scarring is of no consequence to him. Your past is your past, and it’s not like he hasn’t seen scars before. That kind of thing doesn’t make you special in Hueco Mundo by any means. That said, he’s likely to pressure you into explaining what the scars are from solely for the sake of his curiosity. 

Nnoitra:

-It’s actually sort of reassuring for him. If you’ve been through enough to have scars like those, you aren’t too fragile. Seeing your scarred body makes him feel a little less like he’s too dangerous for you, and a little more like you might be able to sort of understand what his world is like. 

Grimmjow:

-Fuck yeah, you’re a badass! His view of the scars is that you must have been through a lot of shit to get them, and that just means that you’re tougher than he thought. He doesn’t get hung up on the sight of them, just openly praises you for being strong enough to survive their cause. 

Szayel:

-He finds the scars a bit unsightly, but certainly not offputting. Mostly, he’s just curious as to what those wounds could have been from and how you survived them. He’ll do some pressuring for answers to that, but after his curiosity has been sated, he’s neutral on the scars overall. 

Aaroniero:

Because I’m too tired to have much to say here… :D

Starrk:

-He’s not exactly aware that you’re touch-starved too… just that you both greatly enjoy cuddles. With you so willing, he has every excuse to spend hours in napping cuddle piles with you and Lilynette. 

Halibel:

-She’s hesitant to initiate physical contact, but quickly gets the message that you kind of need it. It takes a lot of practice for her to get used to actively offering closeness, but she really does need it as badly as you do. 

Ulquiorra:

-He mostly tries to ignore it, just the same as he ignores his own hidden longing for contact. If you start asking, though, he caves a lot more quickly than you’d expect, all under the excuse that you must need it. 

Nnoitra:

-Yeah, he’s still scared to touch you for fear you’ll break. It takes a lot of coaxing to get him to tolerate physical contact, but once he gets the idea that you need it, he will get past his own hangups and reluctantly oblige. 

Grimmjow:

-He’s an oversized, cuddly cat and both of you know it. Once he figures out that physical affection is acceptable now with you, and that you actively want it, you’re not going to be touch-starved for much longer. 

Szayel:

-He’s kind of awkward about physical intimacy and the vulnerability that goes with it, but he’ll do everything possible to convince you otherwise. Giving you the attention you need is a very convenient excuse. 

Aaroniero:

Because I’m too tired to have much to say here… :D

Starrk:

-He’s not exactly aware that you’re touch-starved too… just that you both greatly enjoy cuddles. With you so willing, he has every excuse to spend hours in napping cuddle piles with you and Lilynette. 

Halibel:

-She’s hesitant to initiate physical contact, but quickly gets the message that you kind of need it. It takes a lot of practice for her to get used to actively offering closeness, but she really does need it as badly as you do. 

Ulquiorra:

-He mostly tries to ignore it, just the same as he ignores his own hidden longing for contact. If you start asking, though, he caves a lot more quickly than you’d expect, all under the excuse that you must need it. 

Nnoitra:

-Yeah, he’s still scared to touch you for fear you’ll break. It takes a lot of coaxing to get him to tolerate physical contact, but once he gets the idea that you need it, he will get past his own hangups and reluctantly oblige. 

Grimmjow:

-He’s an oversized, cuddly cat and both of you know it. Once he figures out that physical affection is acceptable now with you, and that you actively want it, you’re not going to be touch-starved for much longer. 

Szayel:

-He’s kind of awkward about physical intimacy and the vulnerability that goes with it, but he’ll do everything possible to convince you otherwise. Giving you the attention you need is a very convenient excuse. 

Aaroniero:

Starrk:

-The cat is of no consequence to him. If anything, it’s a nice, warm addition to his nap. He’ll go back to sleep with the cat still there, perfectly content to have the creature cuddled up to him while he sleeps. 

Halibel:

-Is… is that something animals usually do? She’s a bit unnerved by the staring and just how close it got, but since she knows that the cat is harmless, she can admit that the closeness is actually kind of flattering. 

Ulquiorra:

-He’s the jerk who will shove the cat onto the floor and stare at it like it personally offended him. He’s not a fan of having your pet creature quite that close to him, even if you’re overly fond of it. 

Nnoitra:

-Fuck, that’s kinda creepy. He doesn’t really want to try to move something so small and delicate and precious to you, so he just lays there and lets the cat do as it pleases. At least it’s pretty warm where it’s sitting. 

Grimmjow:

-Oh, so it likes him. He’s pretty chill with the cat, especially considering how warm it is. He’ll pick up the cat and set it on the floor with surprising gentleness, then go right back to sleeping.

Szayel:

-He’s not a fan of having the cat that close to his face, so he moves it to the floor as soon as it registers that it’s that close. He’s sort of pleased that your animal is so fond of him… but not in his space, please. 

Aaroniero:

This is a pretty vague ask, so hopefully what I came up with is okay :3

-Grimmjow, at least at first, has no idea what to do with people being nice to him. When you first start treating him like he’s a person with feelings instead of a killing machine to be feared or challenged, he has no idea how to respond. He’s so used to having to fight for everything he gets that having you willingly be kind to him and take care of him goes right to his softer feelings. 

-He really, really loves being able to actually relax, especially with you. In Hueco Mundo, there’s never any time to let your guard down, so having the time and safety to just laze around and let his permanent tension drop is one of the best things he’s ever experienced. Having you around when his guard down makes him feel protected in a way that he really doesn’t want to admit to. 

Awwww, this is gonna be cute :3c

-Pet names get to him. A lot. Grimmjow is used to being a big, scary Hollow that kills anyone who fucks with him… so being called cutesy stuff by a human is downright embarrassing. In a good way. He’ll never admit to liking it, and usually actively tells you to quit being so soft with him, but the way he blushes at just about any sweet pet name gives him away in a second. 

Awwww, anon D: I’m sorry you’re going through that… 

Starrk:

-As soon as he understands that you’re going through something tough, he’s ready to show up at your doorstep and intimidate your parents into leaving you alone. As much as he hates every part of his ability to scare people, this seems like a very good use of being downright terrifying towards someone. He starts feeling extremely protective and is really not above showing up at your home. 

Halibel:

-She’ll offer emotional support as best as any Hollow can, and try to reassure you that she’ll always be there to protect you. So long as you can get away to visit her, you’ll have time to be safe, and if not… well, she’s certainly not above taking matters into her own hands. If it means you’ll be safe, she can go out of her way to frighten a couple of troublesome humans into compliance. 

Ulquiorra:

-He spends a long time acting like he doesn’t particularly care, but before long, he offers out of nowhere for you to stay with him permanently. Bothering with your parents is beneath him, but keeping you somewhere where no one can hurt you is a workable plan of action. If you’ll agree to it, he’ll take surprisingly good care of you now that his frustratingly protective instincts have kicked in. 

Nnoitra:

-Do you want him to kill someone? ‘Cause he can do that. He can definitely do that. You’ll honestly have to talk him out of murdering your parents, and after that, he’s not really sure what to do. Emotional support seems beyond him, he couldn’t confront them without it ending in violence, and he just doesn’t know what to do. All he really wants is to see you safe and away from them. 

Grimmjow:

-Do you want him to kill someone? You’ll have to convince him not to go to the human world and fight your parents himself. He’s feeling protective as fuck as soon as he figures out what’s going on, and will offer violence pretty much every day. In the meantime, he’ll try to teach you how to stand up for yourself, both physically and verbally… maybe a bit too aggressively, though. 

Szayel:

-Ah, well, he can poison a couple of humans very easily. Once you ban him from that, it’s a simple offer to stay with him forever, away from anyone who could hurt you. He’s very serious about protecting you forever, and will probably start making arrangements for you to stay before you even agree. He can do better than your human family ever could at making you happy and well. 

Aaroniero:

Oh oof. D: That would be one big ouch

Starrk:

-Just hearing about that gives him some degree of a panic attack. He won’t be leaving you alone for a very long while, even if that means dragging you along with him just so he can keep an eye on you. He has no idea what could be the best means of keeping you safe, but the best thing he can think of is keeping you as close to him as possible, so he can always be there to protect you. 

Halibel:

-Aside from the overwhelming wave of gratefulness that you’re okay, she’s a thousand levels of worried about what exactly happened to put you in so much danger. She’ll, of course, take measures to make sure that that particular accident will never happen again, as well as figuring out a means of keeping you safer while she’s gone. This method probably involves her Fraccion. 

Ulquiorra:

-He tries to act unaffected. The accident was just an accident, and it’s not like you came to any harm. There’s no reason to get upset over something that was just a close call. Even so, he’s feeling vaguely panicky deep down over the lack of control. The idea that you could have died so easily while he was away makes him feel deeply unsettled, even if he won’t admit it. 

Nnoitra:

-Of course. It’s just his luck that the person he actually cares about could be killed that easy. On one hand, he’s sort of glad that he wasn’t the one to come close to killing you, but at the same time, he kind of just wants to chop anything that could ever hurt you into very small pieces. He’s very frustrated that he couldn’t do more to keep you safe, as well as more than a little scared. 

Grimmjow:

-Well, you’re never leaving his sight again. He can and will drag you along with him everywhere just to make sure that nothing tries to hurt you again, and he’ll be aggressive about it. He couldn’t stand to lose you, so you have to be safe no matter what. He’ll go on a long overprotective phase that includes even attempting to use his Fraccion as bodyguards for you. 

Szayel:

-That… wasn’t supposed to happen. Szayel prides himself on having perfect control of every situation, and such an unforeseen circumstance puts him ridiculously on edge. He’ll take extra measures to make sure you’re safe from then on out, even going to ridiculously overdone degrees of work just make absolutely sure that nothing can ever come that close to hurting you again. 

Aaroniero:

Yeah, Hollows can absolutely cry! We see Tesla cry in canon, which is one of the few things I actually agree with in the portrayal of Arrancar. And as far as what would make them cry, these are just what I think would be most likely. Like people, Arrancar can cry for a lot of reasons, not just the ones that hurt the most.

Starrk:

-I imagine that he’s cried quite a bit in his time as a Hollow. Loneliness gets to him more than anything, and all of his time of isolation has probably ended in quite a few tears. At least, it did before he resigned himself to the suffering and forced himself to numb every feeling towards it all. 

Halibel:

-The thing that would make Halibel cry is harm coming to someone that she cares about. Her Fraccion, most obviously, but if she had a partner, them getting severely hurt or killed would be enough to draw some tears. She’s generally pretty stoic, though, and faces her emotions in different ways. 

Ulquiorra:

-That’s… gonna be difficult. Ulquiorra does everything possible to avoid having feelings, so crying is almost out of the question. I think what could actually get to him would be a realization, a deep, meaningful realization that someone cares about him and that he does have feelings for them, romantic or platonic.

Nnoitra:

-Nnoitra is the type that I think would cry from frustration, but only in very extreme cases. He’s so numb to things like sadness, despair, and pain that it would take a lot to get to him, but I can see him crying from sheer frustration when the endless misery of the life he’s in starts to corner his thoughts. 

(If anyone sees this, though, they will be very dead.)

Grimmjow:

-Grimmjow is another one who I think would cry from loss. It would take a lot for him to hit that point, but he’s more sensitive than he wants to admit. Losing his Fraccion was something that may have gotten tears once he was alone and everything sunk in, but once again, he would absolutely never admit to it. 

Szayel:

-He’s the type to cry from pain, since his physical body is more on the delicate side, and he’s not used to direct combat and pain. It would be a massive point of shame for him, though, and one that he’d very likely kill people for witnessing. It would also be very difficult to get him into that situation. 

Aaroniero:

This ask makes me happy!! ;A; Let the Arrancar live

Starrk:

-His heart is breaking in the best of ways. Thinking that he’d lost you absolutely shattered him, so knowing that you’re okay is almost crushing. Coming so close to having you gone makes him all the more aware of how much he needs you, and all he’ll want for a long time is to hold onto you tight. 

Halibel:

-It’s a relief on a thousand levels to know that you’re okay– enough of one that it might actually get some tears out of her. She came so, so close to losing you, be it through her death or yours, and it feels like a blessing that she barely deserves that you’re alive and well after everything that happened. 

Ulquiorra:

-He shouldn’t be alive and he knows it. With Aizen gone, he has little reason for living, little purpose as the strange creature that he’s become. He has absolutely no idea what to do with himself, and seems more confused than anything that he’s alive. Even so, he’s happy deep down that he’s not alone. 

Nnoitra:

-Whatever the fuck kept him from dying, it’s not fair. He was supposed to be cut down in a proper battle, not live through the whole mess. You were the one meant to live, not him, and Nnoitra almost expects you to be disappointed that he’s still alive. There’s no reason why he should still get to be with you. 

Grimmjow:

-Fuck yeah you both lived! As soon as he sees you, he’s almost bursting with joy. You were tough enough to live too, and he’s ridiculously proud of you for that. Sure, thinking that he’d lost you hurt, but now that he knows you’re okay, he’s just thrilled that both of you were the strongest this time. 

Szayel:

-Of course you survived. He’ll never admit to thinking anything different, but there’s a visible relief on his face that speaks clearly as to what he’s feeling. He doesn’t want to think about how lost he would have been without you, so he switches to bragging about his outstanding victories instead. 

Aaroniero:

Awww… this has the potential to be very ouchy… >.<

Starrk:

-Starrk’s panic attacks are on the quiet side, with few signs of distress other than slightly accelerated breathing. When you sit down with him and hold his hand, stroking your fingers over his knuckles, little by little, his body starts to relax. By the time his shoulders drop, he’s calming down for real. Eventually, he’ll wind up slumped against you, too exhausted to stay upright. 

Halibel:

-She gets caught by surprise by the sudden rush of fear that she can’t control, dropping quick and all but freezing up. When she’s caught in a panic attack, she has trouble moving, so just sitting beside her with a hand tracing up and down her back does wonders. Talk her through getting her breathing back to normal and stay beside her until she’s calm enough to regain her composure. 

Ulquiorra:

-His panic attacks take the form of going almost totally unresponsive, staring off into space and not moving no matter what you do. The best thing you can do is sit and talk to him, ease him back to reality little by little with soft words and a softer tone. He’ll be dazed and out of it for a long time after the attack, even if deep down, he’s almost grateful for the caretaking and kindness. 

Nnoitra:

-When Nnoitra has a panic attack, it’s typically in the form of a violent rampage that gets a lot of people hurt. Being forced to stay down and face the fear hurts, and it may be one of the few times he’ll willingly rely on you. He’s not good at dealing with panic when it hits him hard– at least, not when it’s with someone coddling him instead of merely going on a killing-spree out in the sand. 

Grimmjow:

-He has the more traditional panic attacks, complete with curling up into a little ball and hyperventilating. These attacks are rare, but when they happen, all he really wants is to get as close to you as possible and listen to your heartbeat until the fear goes away. He’ll never admit to being so needy once he’s calm, but in the moment, it feels like he needs you more than anything. 

Szayel:

-For Szayel, panic attacks come with a desperate need to stay busy and keep control. He’ll pace around his lab, “fixing” everything he can find, all while trying to look perfectly fine. You’ll have to talk him down from the frantic activity, get him to sit down and breathe while you keep him calm. Szayel can barely stand being seen so weak, but even he knows he needs your company now. 

Aaroniero:

Oh, anon, we love depressing here~ >:3c

… 

Starrk:

-He’s scared for you. Legitimately scared, because now there’s very little way for you to take care of yourself. That said, the injury doesn’t make him see you any differently, and there’s certainly no faltering in his desire to stay by your side. If anything, he’s even more determined to protect you. 

Halibel:

-She fusses over you a lot more than she’d really like to admit to. It hurts to think of you as so badly injured that you can’t even take care of yourself, but the reality is there and she has to deal with it. Keeping you safe has become more complicated, but that doesn’t mean she’s backing down. 

Ulquiorra:

-He tries to act like he doesn’t care, dismissing the injury as your own fault for not being careful enough. Inside, though, he’s very, very tense. It’s a major weakness to be as helpless as you are now, and he hates the surge of protective feelings that your current state is creating in him. 

Nnoitra:

-He doesn’t like it. And not, that is not saying that he doesn’t like you because of it. The reality is that, now that you’re so helpless, he’s terrified of making everything worse. Someone like him can’t take care of an injured person, and that just means that you’re better off staying far away from him. 

Grimmjow:

-He gets ridiculously protective, all but growling at anyone who gets close to you. Helpless or not, all he wants is to see you safe, and he gets very, very aggressive about making sure that stays the reality. He’s not the best at taking care of you at first, but he learns surprisingly quickly and well. 

Szayel:

-Oh, he’s going to fix it. Somehow, no matter what he has to do, you’re going to recover perfectly. He simply won’t settle for anything less. He throws himself into his lab, doing everything to try to find a way to help you. Meanwhile, you’ll be well taken care of by a Fraccion made exactly for the purpose. 

Aaroniero:

Cute lil s/o~ Too good and pure for this world~ o3o

… 

Starrk:

-He can honestly hardly believe that you’re willing to put up with him. Starrk isn’t stupid enough to believe that he’s a good person, and having you around makes him acutely aware of now not good he really is. That said, he’s absurdly protective over you, and won’t hesitate to intimidate that life out of anyone that he thinks is trying to harm or take advantage of you. 

Halibel:

-Suddenly, she’s never been more dedicated to protecting something good and pure. You’re too good for the world you’re stuck in now, and it actually sort of bothers her that you’re willingly putting up with an Arrancar. If anyone tries to take advantage of you, though, they’ll meet with one very angry Halibel, making it very clear that any sort of ill-intent to you won’t be tolerated. 

Ulquiorra:

-You sort of irritate him at first. Kindness and… affection aren’t traits that belong anywhere near him, and the sooner you figure that out, the better. He gets frustrated easily with how often you get taken advantage of, but he’s compelled to protect you anyway. The concept of being loved is weird enough– but even more strange when it’s from someone so soft and sweet. 

Nnoitra:

-Yeah, he’s never felt more disgusting in his life. You make him acutely aware of how horrible he is, all while making him feel disturbingly protective over you. Having something so soft and small and loving attached to him is just weird, but you love him for some reason, and Nnoitra is left wondering what he even could have done to deserve someone like you.

Grimmjow:

-He’s going to dismember anyone who tries to take advantage of you. Quite possibly literally. You’re sweet and innocent and Grimmjow is going to protect that innocence at any cost. You make him feel kind of awful next to you, sure, but that just makes him even more aware of how disturbingly lucky he got to have someone so damn nice putting up with him. 

Szayel:

-He never thought he’d care much for innocence and affection, and yet, he’s now weirdly set on making sure that no one hurts you ever. Anyone trying to take advantage of you is going to wind up poisoned or in a specimen jar… and you’ll always be none the wiser. He gets invested in making sure you see as little of anything horrible as possible, especially his own. 

Aaroniero: