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canon-divergent rapunzel of disney's tangled, with series influences.
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@xheartpages​ ; kaneko / random asks

"You took a wrong turn."
Kaneko doesn't look up from her book when she says it; cutting through the silence of the room as Rampion entered her room. She's sitting in a worn window-still; the fading sunshine highlighting her russet colored hair as her attention was focused on a book in her hands. The room wasn't much, water damaged on the walls and cracks running along both the ceiling and walls; much like the rest of the place. It wasn't like they all had money to get a proper building to live in after all ...
Being one of the only girls of the group, Kaneko had been able to snag a room to herself for the principle of it. ( She barely slept in it, if she was being truthful -- she spent most of the night hours out and about, doing patrol or some small assignment or another. ) Sure, they had been complaints about it; especially from some of the guys her age, new or not, but it was shut down by Shaw if not by her. And they would all rather Shǎndiàn deal with it than Akatsuki.
With a pointed sigh through her nose, she lowers the book to fix the 'boy' with a pointed, hardened stare. She had already been trying to deal with him as little as possible, if only to soothe her own anxieties about a newcomer among that could be anybody; and seeing him without any warning only made the irritation spike.
"-- You can leave the way you came."
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She’d hovered outside of the door for a few minutes, psyching herself up to enter. It’s like an invisible aura of doom hangs around the room, warning anyone and everyone to keep out or face the wrath of the scariest member of their house. The other boys in the house had warned Rapunzel ( going by Rampion until her mistrust of the outside world dies down ) that stepping foot in Kaneko’s room would result in her immediate doom - and with how Kaneko had reacted to her sudden appearance in the home, followed by pretending she doesn’t exist, Rapunzel believed them. 

But this is different! This isn’t just randomly showing up somewhere mysteriously - this is a mission, something Kaneko can appreciate! Rapunzel has to find a way to bond with the other girl, to ease her suspicion and bring some harmony to their relationship. Or, better yet, turn the grumpy hero into her best friend! Maybe she could even be trusted with the little secret of ‘ Rampion’s true identity.

And that’s why she finds herself staring at the peeling paint of the wooden door, taking deep breaths as she silently reassures herself that things can’t go that bad. She’s even clutching a peace-offering, hoping to relax the other a little. One final breath, and she opens the door carefully.

The words she’s greeted with weren’t exactly unfriendly, though she couldn’t describe them as welcoming. The hope falls from her face as her eyes scan the floor, doubting her decision to extend an olive branch and considering following Kaneko’s instructions without another word. It’s only through an instinct, a spike of intuition that tells her this is the right path, that she lifts her head and flashes a bright smile with renewed energy.

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“Yeah – Maybe you shouldn’t of.” Even though there was still a sting of offense, Vanitas wasn’t truly upset. There’s been worst things assumed about him and worst actions done to him based on assumptions compared to bringing him some delicious smelling fish. Tail jerks slightly as blue eyes lingered on the covered dishes, the urge to reach and accept them stronger than he would of liked.
Black ears flicked in subtle annoyance as the girl settled in her seat across from him as opposed to going away like he had demanded, arms crossing stiffly over his chest. There didn’t seem to be any ill-intent with this girl’s actions – there was no mocking sneer to the curl of her lips nor was there a patronizing tone to her voice as she spoke. There was genuine embarrassment and remorse when admitting that perhaps she shouldn’t of assumed he would prefer fish, and while she didn’t leave like he hissed at her to, she made no moves to advance closer into his space.
… Weird.
Blue eyes narrowed slightly, catching her words even through the upbeat tone she used. The blonde was obviously an aristocrat – otherwise, how else could she have found her way to this room in the palace? – and yet she spoke of knowing the horrific side of humanity genuinely. It made him curious … which in turn caused an annoyed scowl to rumble in his throat. ( Not yet a hiss, but a soft warning. )
“Just because I have ears and a tail doesn’t mean the rest of me isn’t human — stupid.” Throwing away the very feline sound he made in the base of his throat, Vanitas chucks the words at her, although the tone was less sharper if one was listening for it. ‘I–”
He leans back slightly as she leans forward, eyes widening a fraction at the burst of excitement; as though he was a fun challenge for her to try and crack. “I— uh—!” Ears press flat to black hair, red tinting his cheeks as he looks away stiffly from her bright demeanor, hands digging into his biceps. “… i didn’t say… that I wouldn’t eat the fish…”
He would rather die than admit that seafood was some of the only food that he would actually eat. ( Especially Oysters. ) But … well … it would be a damn shame to let such a delicious smelling fishy meal go to waste, wouldn’t it…? Especially since she’s done so much to get it to him…
… Not that he cared about her struggles, of course!!
… But—
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Then take it.

She places the package near him, careful to act slowly with no sudden movements. She’s willing to risk he’ll be insulted that she’s treating him like a wild animal still ; it beats frightening him and losing her eyes, right? He can watch her all he likes and he won’t find anything suspicious. She’s used to playing the part of a princess, but this is one aspect she enjoys much more - making people feel comfortable. 

Sometimes it’s difficult and she gets it. Speaking to a person of authority is intimidating, new people are hard to talk to, and some, like Vanitas, recognise the evil of those with power. But she knows how to wade through those concerns, to take them into her arms and validate them while proving she can put them to peacefully to rest. And she turns it on him, eyeing him with a brightness in her gaze that she uses when people are afraid.

I won’t judge you for being hungry or wanting something fancy. We’re all human, right? A huge smile lights up her face with sunny warmth while she retracts her hand, tracing it across the blanket so he can easily follow her movements. You deserve to have your needs met, and a couple of treats won’t be bad for you.

Sincerity is in every action, every word she speaks, while containing her excitement. She knows if she bursts, she’ll frighten him. It’s better to start slow with him and let him come to her, even if she wants to drag him around every inch of the castle and show him everything good in the world that he’s clearly missed. At least she’s had that opportunity, alongside seeing the bad in the world - she wants him to experience the wonders that will make him smile, any way she can.

It’s not like we’ll run out of fish either. She continues smoothly, shrugging nonchalantly with a lopsided smile. We’re surrounded by the ocean. I could probably go to the beach and find some shellfish laying around right now.

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@xsalvaticn​ / [ cont. ]

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Élie?

By the time he’s turned from her, she’s sitting up, propped up on her elbow to not jostle their child too much. Her smile is gone, replaced by a confused frown as she watches his actions with the same care he’s putting into them. He looks like he’s on auto-pilot, sticking to a task he’s able to perform. Has she brought this response from him? Maybe her fun little  surprise wasn’t as happy as she thought it would be.

It doesn’t take her a moment to decide to comfort Élie but wriggling away from her kitten is more difficult. He’s a light sleeper, just like his dad, and she knows he won’t make any noise even if he did wake up which will just make it harder to have this conversation. He shouldn’t have to witness that, but his quietness makes it hard to turn her back on him. Eventually, she manages to slip away while keeping Éra soundly asleep and wrapped up tight. She slips to her boyfriend’s side, holding him in her arms and squeezing him tight. She manages to keep quiet about how Éra likes being squeezed, whether from hugs or hiding in small places.

Élie, it’s okay. She muses into his ear, reaching up on her toes to brush her nose against the fur across it. I know you’re scared. He’s scared too, and I think you need each other.

Even still, she needs him too. In this moment she needs him more than she can express, and if he can’t be there for their son then she’ll try her own luck - she also suspects he might need her too, as support with his anxiety taking over. Her face nuzzles into his neck as she pulls him closer still, trying to eliminate all the space between them and bring him the same comfort she feels around him.

Will you sit with us? She asks quietly, easing her grip in case he wants to run away. She won’t be happy if he does, but she’ll understand. Just for a minute, then I’ll take him back to my room so you can get some rest.

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@xheartpages​ ; xiao / random asks

It seemed comfy; that was one of Xiao's thoughts whenever he caught Benny snuggled into Rapunzel's chest, whether just because he felt like it or to go to sleep. Sometimes Xiao would watch from his place on his father, large amber eyes locked onto their display of affect before turning himself over; nuzzling further into his father.
But he could never get it out of his head. Not completely --- they had bonded pretty well, when Xiao had slowly toddled into Xingqiu's developing room and asked if he could help paint it. ( And he made a pretty flower and birds that he showed his father too! And they all made a collective flower as a family with their hand prints... with one space for whenever baby Xingqiu would be able to contribute. ) But since then, he has retreated back, if only slightly. It was as though the child had reached out to try the water, finding it lukewarm as opposed to scalding hot like he had been afraid it would be. But still... He was scared.
But one day, when Zhongli was out of the house once more - maybe at the work place? - Xiao had approached Rapunzel again, much more braver than his last approach. She was in the perfect position too, kneeling while working on some project or another; maybe another thing for baby Xingqiu. He stood in front of her, large eyes glancing from her face to her body, skimming the more apparent stomach before he's moving in; much more careful in order not to jostle her too much. He climbs onto her, pulling his small body into her lap, legs pulling up under him as though trying to make himself into a ball before he mimics what he's seen from his younger more energetic brother -- he rests his head against her chest, hearing her heartbeat softly thump against the side of his face as he nuzzles himself into her further.
Already, he could tell he made the right decision. The immediate feeling of safety washed over him; making amber eyes droop as a wide yawn escaped him.
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Hi there.

His boldness surprises her, but she doesn’t react beyond a hopeful smile. One wrong move could scare him off and she isn’t going to risk it after their developments! So she watches him, silent but with inviting warmth and hopes that he will continue his adventure closer to her. It’s almost unnerving to watch him staring at her like she’s a wild animal, but she knows a lion tamer when she sees one. Though he’s small, he’s brave and bold, a perfect combination to conquer whatever fears are running around his head. 

And he surely does exactly as she expects. Pride swells up in her throat as he finally approaches and she almost ruins his mission by breaking the silence to congratulate him. She’s only stopped by the way he sits on her, firm in what he’s doing but gentle enough to make sure she and Xingqiu aren’t uncomfortable. Accepting her presence is one thing, but choosing to seek our her company and even wanting to be close to her? She’s left utterly speechless with the development, surprise lighting her face as he snuggles up to her.

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ur friendly reminder that ‘ the girl who has everything ’ is incredibly tone-deaf and ooc for punz. singing about ‘wow look how lucky i am!! i have a home and parents and a family and friends and a boyfriend and the only thing that will make this better is getting engaged!! ’ literally when her best friend, who has none of that to the point where this is rubbing it in her face and who is being manipulated / poorly written, was her top priority two episodes ago. so uuuh she has checks notes forgotten her best friend and how she wants nothing more than to have her safe, forgive her abusive father and the way her mother excused that abuse, miraculously gotten over her fear of leading by hurting said best friend, and has abandoned her dream of travelling the world in favour of suddenly wanting nothing more than her previous worst fear of being trapped.

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‘  —  and where’d i go,   huh ?      the words are meant t’ come out desperate,  he thinks.   come out weak and cowardly,   cause that’s how he feels,   deep in his bones;   throat working around a bile that’s formin’,   he could feel,   right where he’s swallowin’.   gendry is afraid,  but he doesn’t sound like it.   no,  he sounded angry;  annoyed,  even.   a bull through and through,  he could hear his master mott snapped a’ him,   but gendry couldn’t help it.
cause his question still stands,  y’ see  —  where would he go,  if not here ?   if not this kingdom he has long grown up in ?   it’s where he eats,  he sleeps,  he shits.
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it isn’t his fault that a mistake of one king with some tavern maid  —   and gendry breathes heavy at even the mental mention of mum,  who wasn’t at any fault at all,  who was probably there at the king’s service ‘cause she needed to live,  cause if she’d refused she might’ve as well given him her head on a platter  —   was now his to carry.   yet,   there it was:   the princess was right.  they’d come over t’ kill him,  over somethin’ he never asked for.  over somethin’ he didn’t even want.
   if yer’ kingdom couldn’t protect me,  what choice do i ‘ave out there ?       none,   he wants to growl,   but he has a feelin’ she could understand that just fine.
   @towercursed​   /   starter call
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She’s heard the term  stubborn as an ox before, and in this moment she can think of no one it better suits. Not that she’d voice that to him, especially in this moment. She worries it might come across the wrong way ; she admires that trait and the underlying passion to fight for what they believe in, but in this moment it fills her with dread for her friend. 

I can’t just let you die here. She insists gently, reaching out to cup his cheek. The concern runs deep into her eyes and she can’t even manage her usual soothing smile ; she’s so consumed by worry and she’s silently willing for him to understand. They’re going to come for you - anywhere is better than where they are.

Desperation oozes from her words where tears refuse to fall, as though she can convince him just with her expression. He’s a man of action, after all, so that might be the best way to convince him. She can feel the dirt on his face under her hands, the day’s work clinging to him already and telling more about his story than a thick book ever could.

You know, we have a smithy in Corona. She squeezes his cheek gently, hoping this will coax him into at least hearing her out.  You could come to see it, and meet the blacksmith there. Xavier’s a great guy and he’s got a hundred stories.

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he’s not happy;  he can’t show it.   it isn’t as if hans intends to stay in the library for long.   that wouldn’t be wise.   if he hides long enough and someone catches whiff of this misbehaviour,  there will be no doubt that words could go back to his tutors,  to his brothers,  father.   and he cannot let it happen.   but the party  —  a ball,  a dinner,  a gala  whatever they call it these days as to not sound too pretentious but luxurious enough that it is an invitation-only and heavily secured   —  was too loud,  and hans had expected some of his brothers to show,  yet still.
he merely needs a moment to gather.
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and to hear the sound of the library door swings open  —  it’s such a heavy thing,  you see,  the doors.  ancient architecture and all that  —  has him hunched his shoulders together.  but he wills himself to breathe.  he is finethere is nothing to worry him;  no harm shall come for him.  he turns,  and catches a pair of wide eyes.   familiar.       princess,       he bows his head,  automatic,  in greeting.   they’ve met before,  briefly;   on a tour of the university.   he hasn’t seen her since.
but he recognises her,  of course he does.   a perfect prince does not slip up.
   @towercursed​   /   starter call
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Oh, sorry! I didn’t realise anyone was in here.

Her face immediately lights up with embarrassment to see someone where she had expected to retreat. He seems familiar enough for her to know she’s been introduced to him before ( especially since he seems to know the title she’s recently been bestowed ) but his name escapes her. It seems she’s messing up all over the place today ; she had only retreated to the library in the first place so she could read up on a few topics being discussed. It’s not she doesn’t understand what they’re saying! But she can’t help but feel the missing years with her family when they talk about things she can’t respond to, hence her quick trip to read up on what the subject is. And her shame at not being able to remember this non-stranger’s name.

I can go! You know, if you want some alone time. She hurries over her words, trying to get her sincerity to reach him as fast as she can. She’s almost backing out, before she remembers why she’s there in the first place. Her eyes dart around, believing she could take what she needs and wander off again - except that the topic she wants to look at is blocked by him. If I could just grab a book behind you---

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@xsalvaticn​ / lost meme

[ CLOSER ]:     while pinning the receiver against the wall, sender glances down at their lips, suddenly aware of how close they are to one another…
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Her head smacks against the black rock, which had materialised just as it had been needed to trap her against it. Vanitas’ hands roughly pin her to it as she tries to make her vision stop spinning, half thankful that he’s there to hold her up as she’s certain she’d drop to her knees otherwise. It’s not like he can really hurt her anyway ; her hair will shield her if her life is truly in danger and it doesn’t seem like he has any intention of harming her. He seems content just to threaten her and insist she stay away from him, like every other meeting.

Except she catches a glint of something in his suddenly bright eyes. She can see right down to the centre of them and the flash of emotion like lightning. Unfortunately for him, her friend isn’t the best at hiding those emotions in these situations. His sight shifts, sliding down from her eyes to somewhere she can only describe as lower on her face. Her eyes follow his, trying to figure out what he’s staring at. He’s way too close to be glaring at her, but he’s clearly captivated on something. Perhaps she has something on her face?

He’s looking at her face, definitely. But what would fascinate him? She can see his nose, round and up-turned as though there’s an unpleasant smell around them. His skin is paler than usual, like death has a hold around his throat, but she can see the curve of his cheeks are tinged with pink. From embarrassment? He’s got the upper-hand here, she’s been quiet except for asking him what he wants with her, so she’s at a loss how she could provoke that reaction in him. 

Finally, her eyes brush over his lips, tugged into a snarl, and a different thought enters her mind. Her eyebrows pull together with confusion as she notes every detail of his mouth and how much she can see from this close. At first, nervousness swells in her chest, then some tips she picked up since leaving the tower make everything click into place. Mossy eyes widen with surprise at the revelation and she flounders, wondering if that really could be what he’s thinking about in such a situation. It defies everything she’d thought about her friend’s emotions and she has to speak.

Vanitas? She breathes, hardly daring to ask the question but being unable to continue this scene until she knows. What are you looking at?

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@xuntamed​ / random asks

"... Look... I have a kid..."
They were alone; the only way that Shaw would say the words he was saying on school grounds. He had stopped Rapunzel before they had walked out at the end of this dumb 'prom meeting' ( which was becoming... less and less dumb, the more it went on. ) and the words seemed to tumble out of before he could reconsider it. Amber eyes were focused on the adjacent wall, not wanting to peer into her face to see the possible judgement -- the same judgement that everyone seemed to level on him for various reasons. Be it the piercings and tattoos or overhearing a one year old calling him 'da-da': he knew that it was for others to scrutinize.
But.... somehow he felt that she wouldn't do that...
A sigh escaped past his lips, hand running through colored hair roughly. "Lian. That's her name. And uh... Daycares are really fucking weird about their hours and shit, so I usually go pick her up early to drop off with my brother." His chest was tightening the more he went on with this admittance, something like nervousness or anxiety making it difficult to go forward, even as he struggled to make himself still appear indifferent.
When his eyes flicker back up to Rapunzel's green ones, the steel that's usually there had melted slightly. Offering her a piece of himself that he seldom trusted many to have.
"... That's why I cut classes at the end of the day." Thumbs hook in the pockets of his jacket, inhaling deeply before releasing it in a long breath. "And why I’m so late getting here. I... I have to make sure she's good, you know?"
The unspoken lingered underneath his words -- 'Because I love her. Cause she's one of the most important things I have.'
".... Just... Not many here know she's a thing, so just... keep it on the downlow?"
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Oh.

Of all the things she thought he might say, that wasn’t anywhere near what she expected. Cursing her out was higher up on the list than that, right next to insisting this is pointless before walking out and not coming back. Maybe even subtly threatening her into letting him go, based on his reputation - but not delivering such a precious secret to her.

She’s left to blink at him a few times, absorbing the information before her eyes drift to the ground. A child. He has an actual child - at this age? It’s every horror Mother ever warned her about, whenever she even caught wind of Rapunzel even glancing in a man’s direction. Except, it doesn’t seem like a nightmare. Shaw doesn’t seem unhappy with his situation - in fact, he seems to care about her very much. How odd, but strangely refreshing.

Lian. She repeats, breaking the silence thoughtfully. It’s slow and deliberate, coming down from her surprise and already decided on her verdict. The final answer is clear just from her tone, holding intrigue and acceptance as a bright smile crosses her face. That’s a beautiful name.

Confusion still spins around her head as she tries to make sense of this revelation. She can guess who the mother is, and it’s easy to imagine why Shaw has to do so much work, but the timeline throws her. Shaw is already so young, so a child of any age begs a lot of questions. But perhaps she doesn’t need that information for now. He must have taken a big step today in acknowledging his child’s existence to someone who could make trouble for him ; another day, she’ll ask and hopefully be satisfied. Today, it’s a day for trust.

Don’t worry. I promise, I won’t tell anyone. She gives him a smile, filled with reassurance as she reaches out. Her open hand lands on his shoulder and she nods in confirmation of her words. And maybe it’s okay if you’re a little late. She’s more important than this.

The tension in her has drained away entirely, even the usual nervousness she carries about her when she’s around him. She’s always known there was a different side to him, one buried underneath his uncaring, bad boy personality, but she hadn’t expected this! And trusting her with this secret proves he has a heart under all that leather, let alone with how human the secret makes him. No more cold dismissals - he has a daughter who has him wrapped around her finger and he’s willingly bending to her, so Rapunzel is eager to treat him as someone who loves so deeply.

So ---- how old is she?

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“…”
Bright blue eyes flickered around them once more, landing on the various dusty surfaces in the small cottage; along with the puppet made in what he could only assume to be the woman’s image – Gothel’s. He’s only heard about her from the bits and pieces that Rapunzel had offered him, and while he made a point to not show it, a shiver rushed down his spine at the knowledge of where exactly they were standing.
What was this woman doing with artifacts from the Dark Kingdom…?
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Eyes glanced back towards her, lingering for a moment longer before he takes a step back; still keeping his knife clutched in his hands and not sheathed, half deciding on if he should simply ignore her or not. “I don’t care about all that.” He gruffs, brushing past her as he wanders deeper into the house, glancing at every dust covered object in sight. He wondered if there would be some sort of twinge in his chest or the like if he saw something connected to the place of his birth – something to show some sort of deeper connection. If he’d look at something and just know.
“I’m not here for you. But don’t let that change.” Vanitas hadn’t come here looking for a fight, so he wonders if that is why the anger shimmering under his chest didn’t surge him forward on the offensive. “Why I’m here has nothing to do with you. Leave.” Bright blue locks flutter around him, following him as he turns as corner; leaving from Rapunzel’s line of immediate sight.
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Her expression says more than her words can in this moment. Though she wants nothing more than to run away from this place and the memories it conjures, despite being totally new to her, she won’t. Even with his hasty departure and the perfect excuse to slip out, she stands firm against her fears, facing them with with every ounce of strength in her body. For him, she’d do it over and over again and stand up to anything he or the rest of the world throws at her - even Gothel.

I’m not going anywhere. She insists calmly. It’s harder than normal to put one foot in front of the other ; like the first time she returned to the tower, she has to drag each foot into the air and press it back to the ground. It works, and she’s following him into the other room like a shadow.  Isn’t it weird we both ended up here at the same time? Maybe it was meant to be.

She doubts he’ll believe that, but she does. It can’t be a coincidence that they ended up in this place - this tainted place that makes her shiver as her sight brushes over the various items left behind. Had all this been here since her kidnapping? Had Gothel ever returned? She isn’t sure she wants to know ; she’s too creeped out as it is. If it wasn’t for her friend and how badly he needs her, she would have left the cottage the second she knew it was safe from any ghosts.

Vanitas, you wouldn’t be so close to Corona if it wasn’t important. She reasons, staying at the edge of the room but keeping her eyes on him at all times. She’s just searching for something, even a flicker of emotion that will shine through the walls he’s put up and let her know that the person she fell for still feels something for her. If you don’t want to talk to me, then let me help you.

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@xsalvaticn​ / random asks

"... Lucifer... Said what...?"
Vanitas stared at her with unmoving blue eyes, drilling into her emeralds as the only sound to break through the static in his ears was his increasingly labored breathing and heartbeat. He could see Rapunzel fidgeting, messing with her hair and shifting on her feet as she spoke words that she knew she had no right of knowing about. Acting as though by talking about it out loud that maybe they could work through it and things would be sunshine and fucking rainbows.
But soon he could barely even see the other human anymore; the buzzing in his ears turning to words from voices he’s tried to block out for years. Shapes and shadows filled his vision; of an overly excited researcher grabbing onto him before someone - something - scarier than any man he's seen before. With words like 'pact' being thrown around and the sinking realization that he was the offered prize in the exchange, and the way piercing fear filled him when the conditions were accepted.
He took a stumbling step back, hand on his chest; breathing shakily as tremors raced through his body, anger and indignation and fear coursing through him along with more emotions than he could even hope to name.
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STAYING THE NIGHT PROMPTS

  • ❝  don’t be ridiculous,  there’s enough room on this bed for both of us. ❞ 
  • ❝  please stay.  i don’t think i can be alone tonight.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m staying,  okay?  you don’t have to be alone tonight. ❞
  • ❝  you shouldn’t be alone right now.  i’ll take the couch,  it’ll be fine.  ❞
  • ❝  will you sleep with me?  i know how that sounds i just mean—  i feel safe when you’re there.  ❞
  • ❝  i’ll be here the whole night okay nothing will get to you while i’m here.  ❞
  • ❝  wait— have you been here all night?  ❞
  • ❝  i thought you went home after i went to bed.  you didn’t have to do that— you could’ve at least joined me in bed that couch is shit for sleeping on.  ❞
  • ❝  can i stay with you tonight i don’t wanna go home yet.  ❞
  • ❝  it’s late,  you might as well just stay here.  ❞
  • ❝  can you just…stay here?  and hold me.  ❞
  • ❝  i know this might sound weird but,  do you wanna stay over?  i guess ‘sleepover’ sounds kind of childish but.  i think it’d be nice.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m not expecting anything,  i just,  thought it’d be nice to keep you company tonight. ❞
  • ❝  i don’t have nightmares when you’re there.  ❞
  • ❝  i get you’re doing the whole protective thing— and i appreciate it.  i do,  but there’s no reason for you to stay awake all night.  might as well come to bed.  ❞
  • ❝  thank you for staying.  it just gets so lonely at night sometimes.  ❞
  • ❝  i don’t want you to be alone tonight and honestly,  i don’t really wanna be alone either.  ❞
  • ❝  do you wanna stay with me tonight?  ❞
  • ❝  stay,  please.  ❞
  • ❝  i’ll stay.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m staying.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m staying.  end of discussion.  you gotta learn to let people take care of you.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m not ready to say goodbye yet.  ❞
  • ❝  i don’t wanna have to say goodnight.  ❞
  • ❝  honestly i can’t sleep,  so if you wanna stay up with me?  ❞
  • ❝  i don’t sleep a lot either these days.  we can be insomniacs together.  ❞
  • ❝  well,  i can think of some ways to wear you out.  ❞
  • ❝  if you can’t sleep,  there are other things we could do.  ❞
  • ❝  i’d rather fuck than stare at the ceiling counting sheep to be honest.  ❞
  • ❝  it doesn’t have to mean anything,  i just don’t wanna feel lonely tonight.  and i want to feel good for once.  ❞
  • ❝  please don’t go—  i need.  i need someone—  i need you.  ❞
  • ❝  the night doesn’t have to end here,  you know.  ❞
  • ❝  i like it when you’re here.  so stay.  please?  ❞
  • ❝  you’re just as lonely as i am.  might as well be lonely together.  ❞
  • ❝  you can stay but i’m not letting you sleep on that couch.  ❞
  • ❝  chivalry is overrated,  get in my bed.  ❞
  • ❝  you’re clearly exhausted.  you can go in the morning.  ❞
  • ❝  you don’t have to pretend to be fine,  if you need me to stay i will.  ❞
  • ❝  when i said i wanted everyone to leave me alone i didn’t mean you.  i can’t handle everyone else right now but you…you’re different.  ❞
  • ❝  you need someone right now.  and i’m the one that’s here.  let me be what you need.  ❞

SCENARIOS

  • [ GUARDED ]  sender insists on staying the night to keep watch over receiver who has been in some kind of danger. 
  • [ GUARDING ]  receiver insists on staying the night to keep watch over sender who has been in some kind of danger. 
  • [ UNEXPECTED ]  one muse stays the night to keep an eye on the other after something traumatic and they end up having comfort sex.
  • [ CONSOLE ]  sender asks receiver to stay the night because they don’t want to be alone and they end up cuddling.  
  • [ CONSOLED ]  receiver asks sender to stay the night because they don’t want to be alone and they end up cuddling. 
  • [ ACCIDENT ]  sender winds up staying at receiver’s house all night because receiver fell asleep against them/in their lap and they didn’t have the heart to wake them. 
  • [ UNPLANNED ]  receiver winds up staying at sender’s house all night because sender fell asleep against them/in their lap and they didn’t have the heart to wake them. 
  • [ STAY ]  sender is carrying receiver to bed because they fell asleep somewhere else but when they start to walk away,  receiver grabs their hand so sender joins them in bed. 
  • [ STAYING ]  receiver is carrying sender to bed because they fell asleep somewhere else but when they start to walk away,  sender grabs their hand so receiver joins them in bed. 
  • [ APPROACHED ]  sender is staying with receiver for safety and asks if they can sleep in their bed with them. 
  • [ APPROACH ]  receiver is staying with sender for safety and asks if they can sleep in their bed with them. 
  • [ SHARE ]  sender is unexpectedly staying with receiver overnight,  receiver insisted sender sleep on the bed while they take the floor but sender winds up insisting they join them in bed. 
  • [ SHARED ]  receiver is unexpectedly staying with sender overnight,  sender insisted receiver sleep on the bed while they take the floor but receiver winds up insisting they join them in bed. 
  • [ FOUND ]  sender is staying with receiver who had them take the bed while receiver takes the couch.  in the middle of the night,  sender goes out to join receiver on the couch because they don’t want to sleep alone. 
  • [ FIND ]  receiver is staying with sender who had them take the bed while sender takes the couch.  in the middle of the night,  receiver goes out to join sender on the couch because they don’t want to sleep alone. 
  • [ DISCOVERED ]  receiver wakes up in the morning to find sender asleep on their couch because sender was watching over them. 
  • [ HAVEN ]  receiver wakes up in the morning to find sender asleep on their couch because sender felt safer with them. 
  • [ WEARY ]  sender cries themselves to sleep in receiver’s arms. 
  • [ TIRED ]  receiver cries themselves to sleep in sender’s arms. 
  • [ PROPOSITION ]  one or both muse(s) are having trouble sleeping so they have sex to pass the time. 
  • [ PURPOSE ]  one muse can’t sleep so the other initiates sex to wear them out. 
  • [ TRAPPED ]  one muse ends up staying the night with the other due to a storm. 
  • [ KEEP ]  sender fell asleep on receiver and when receiver tries to get up,  sender whines so they stay put.  
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