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For all that the 1800s etiquette guides are--obviously--derangedly sexist from a modern perspective? They're also mindblowing in how casually they will assert things that MODERN DAY CONSERVATIVES would scream and cry and shit their pants about.
"People back then always married young it's natural!!!" Every single 1800s guide I've ever met casually mentions that, of course, you really shouldn't get married before you're at least 20, and waiting until 25 is usually better.
Or, like. Okay here's a long segment:
Just firmly going "it is crazy sexist to blame The Wife for overspending when thirty seconds of asking questions will immediately establish that her husband was outright lying to her about how much money they had. Talk to your wife like a normal person."
Or--okay, here. A section on being honest and not writing love letters in secret, because that's usually a good sign that there's something untoward going on....
....except that he then immediately acknowledges that sometimes, the reason you're hiding this from your parents is that your parents suck. That there are parents who frankly have not earned the right to approve or disapprove of your partner.
(I realize the phrasing there sounds a lot less strong than my summary, but--trust me on this. When you're familiar with the narrative voice of these kinds of books, this passage is downright radical. The mere acknowledgement that if you treat your kids badly, it's your own damn fault when they don't talk to you? I've genuinely never seen that before in this genre.
Don't freak out over "properly trained", either. It's just a linguistic shift--at the time, "training" was used the way we would say "raising" a child today. )
Rengoku would take your timidity as something precious. Heād adjust himself without dimming his warmth: speaking reassuringly, never mocking your shynessā¦ Heād always make sure youāre comfortable before initiating affection or public displays.
Heād say things like: āAh! You donāt like crowds? Then we shall dine somewhere peaceful! I will handle the noise.ā
His optimism is protective, not overbearing. He respects your nature, and because heās naturally confident, he becomes your anchor in social situations, helping you shine when youāre ready.
GIYUU
Giyuu would be the most at ease with a timid partner. Silence doesnāt scare him. Heās quiet himself, so your shy demeanor would feel natural to him. You two would share peaceful companionship: side-by-side reading, long walks, quiet meals.
Heād say things like: āYou donāt have to talk. I like being here with you.ā
Heās awkward, not pushy. Giyuu wouldnāt pressure you to open up, but his presence would make you feel safe enough to eventually do so. Heās patient, because he knows how it feels to struggle to speak.
SANEMI
At first, Sanemi might scare a timid partner. Heās loud, rough around the edges. But once he realizes youāre not avoiding him, just shy, heād immediately soften. Heād tone down his volume (somewhat), speak more gently and become surprisingly protective.
Heād say things like: āIf anyone gives you trouble, you tell me. Got it?ā (while pretending heās not blushing himself)
Heās been through hell; he knows vulnerability deserves protection, not ridicule. Your gentleness would melt him. Deep down, heād find it grounding.
TENGEN
Tengen would find a timid partner fascinating. Instead of trying to change you, heād treat your quiet nature as part of your elegance. Heād be very careful not to overwhelm you. His usual flashiness would soften into tenderness when youāre together.
Heād say things like: āWhen you whisper, I listen harder. Itāsā¦ quite enchanting.ā
Beneath the flamboyance, Tengen is deeply attuned to emotion. He knows how to balance extravagance with reassurance. Heād protect your space while slowly helping you step into confidence, but never by force.
MITSURI
Mitsuri would be delighted by a timid partner. She finds shyness adorable rather than frustrating. Sheād instinctively lower her voice, soften her energy and make sure you never feel overwhelmed. Expect warm smiles, gentle hand-holding, and endless encouragement.
Sheād say things like: āYouāre so cute when you blush! Oh no, I didnāt mean to embarrass you! Sorry, sorry!ā While she giggles.
Mitsuriās heart is huge; she thrives on emotional connection. She wants you to feel safe opening up, so sheād shower you with affection until your walls slowly fall. Sheād never rush you, just nurture your confidence lovingly.
OBANAI
Obanai is reserved, so heād instantly connect with a timid partner. Your quietness wouldnāt bother him, he finds it calming. His affection would be subtle: sharing food, walking close beside you, quietly checking if youāre okay in crowded spaces.
Heād say things like: āYou donāt have to force words with me. Just stay close.ā
Heās self-conscious about his own appearance and voice, so a gentle partner makes him feel accepted. Your timidity would draw out his protectiveness; heād go to great lengths to make you feel secure.
MUICHIRO
Muichiro, especially post-memory-recovery, would be captivated by your timidity. Heād mirror your calm energy, offering simple gestures like holding your hand, leaning close as comfort. Heād listen carefully when you speak.
Heād say things like: āI like your voice. Even when itās quiet.ā
He knows what itās like to feel disconnected or small. Your gentleness resonates with him. Heād never pressure you to change; heād just make sure you feel seen and valued exactly as you are.
SHINOBU
Shinobu would tease, but never cruelly. Sheād use humor to draw you out, keeping things light so you never feel cornered. Sheād initiate touch slowly, brushing your hand or adjusting your hair, to gauge your comfort level.
Sheād say things like: āItās alright. Take your time. Iāll wait for you to speak, darling.ā
Shinobu understands emotional fragility, she carries her own pain beneath her smile. Sheād respect your pace, cherishing every small step you take toward openness.
GYOMEI
Gyomei would treat a timid partner with the utmost respect. Heād speak softly, always mindful of how his size and voice might intimidate you. Heād offer comfort through prayer, gentle touches, and reassurance.
Heād say things like: āDo not rush your heart. It will bloom when it is ready.ā
Gyomei sees beauty in vulnerability. To him, timidity is not weakness: itās sensitivity, and that sensitivity deserves reverence. Heād be endlessly patient, providing safety and grounding.
Nyrid is the goddess of the sea in one of the major faiths in the Thirteen Kingdoms. She was the last among the great gods to be created, but the first among them. She was once a maiden who gave herself to the sea rather than marry a cruel man, whose only desire was to rule the sea. She is usually depicted as a young woman or a half woman, half fish creature wielding a trident. Fishermen pray to her before a voyage, her name is invoked for blessings and curses and her likeness is carved on the prow of every ship that goes to sea. Nyrid embodies the sea's wildness and it's difficultly to tame.
no it's for concealment during combat operations in fantasy candy land type environments with bushes made of cotton candy and candy canes used as load bearing architectural elements. like the kart game in wreck it ralph. duhh.
Niger makes being ace, intersex, gay, trans, etc, THE WHOLE LOT illegal. The first country in the world to make being a sexual actively illegal. And the second country promoting a Child Free existence illegal - right behind Russia.
Refusing sex or arranged marriages can now put you in prison. And it will be directly used disproportionately against women. Gay men in sexless marriages will no doubt suffer. Lesbian women in sexless marriages. And the existence of intersex kids is now illegal so they either get killed, abandoned, or mutilated at birth.
The Odyssey but retold as a low-stakes modern adventure of one guy out with his girlfriend leaving the bar with his buddies to do just one (1) simple thing real quick, it'll take like 15 minutes tops, he'll be right back, but then some bullshit happens and the trip keeps getting more complicated as more bullshit keeps happening while he just tries to get back to the bar because he promised his girlfriend that he'd get back and he knows that she's still there because she told him she'd wait there.
And by the time he finally gets back it's almost 3 am and the bar is about to close while she's sitting there stone cold sober, surrounded by 5 drunk guys unsuccessfully trying to convince her to give up on waiting for him and go home with one of them instead. And the guy shows up to proceed to beat the shit out of them before explaining himself to her like hey sorry bullshit kept happening, my phone fell into a storm drain and my wallet got stolen when I was trying to find someone who'd borrow me a phone so I could call and
His girlfriend had been fending off the 5 drunk guys for most of the evening by explaining that even if she was going to ditch her boyfriend, she can't possibly leave without finishing her beer, which she is keeping perpetually full via careful sleight of hand where she's just pouring it back and forth into and out of the pitcher.
However the drunk guys are also drinking, and eventually she can't afford to buy another pitcher for the table so she can't keep up the ever-full beer glass trick. At this point she has to resort to setting up the pool trick shot that she's never seen anyone but her boyfriend pull off, and says she'll leave with whoever manages the shot first.
That buys her another hour or so and then, finally, her boyfriend makes it back. He looks like shit, hair down and just a mess, he's wearing an entirely different jacket that he got from an alley, and barely recognizableāespecially to 5 guys who've been drunk for hours now. He lurks for a minute, finds out what's going on, and proceeds to pull off the trick shot first try. Throws the jacket off, fixes his hair with a hair tie his girlfriend lends him, finally looks like himself again, and THEN beats the shit out of them with the pool cue.
people will say ātheyāre only friendsā and then show me two people who would crawl through broken glass to hear the other laugh once. two people who have memorized each otherās coffee orders, fears, childhood stories, and emergency contacts. two people who would haunt each otherās houses as ghosts. be serious.
Just an FYIāthe original intention of this post was to challenge the way people say only friends, as though friendship is somehow lesser than other forms of love. As if being deeply known, cherished, and chosen by another person could ever be a small thing. Normalize profound platonic love. Some of the most fulfilling, transformative, and enduring relationships we will ever have are friendships. š«¶š¼
HELLO!!! I was wondering if I could request Gyomei period comfort head cannons.. I donāt normally ask for stuff so I hope Iām doing this right š
thats totally fine! these might be a bit short since ive never written for him, but i hope you like them!!
A Rock in Time of Pain
źØļø Headcanons for Gyomei with a partner on their period.
š£² Gyomei picks up on your discomfort before you even say anything. Your breathing changes, your steps get a little slower, and he hears the faint strain in your voice.
š£² He never panics or fusses. Instead, he becomes even calmer, even softer; like heās lowering the entire worldās volume so you can breathe.
š£² Gyomei sits beside you in complete stillness, offering his presence like a weighted blanket. He doesnāt crowd you; he simply becomes a quiet anchor at your side.
š£² His voice drops into that low, soothing rumble that feels like warm earth. When he speaks, itās slow and gentle, almost meditative.
š£² He warms his hands and places them carefully on your lower back or stomach; never assuming, always asking permission first. His palms are huge and steady, radiating heat like a stone warmed by the sun.
š£² If cramps hit hard, heāll guide you through slow breathing exercises he uses during meditation. His hands rest on your shoulders, grounding you with each inhale.
š£² Gyomei prepares herbal tea blends specifically for pain relief: chamomile, ginger, and a touch of honey. He brews it with the same reverence he uses for prayer.
š£² He brings you a soft blanket and folds it around you with careful precision, making sure your shoulders and feet are covered.
š£² If you need supplies, he goes immediately. No embarrassment, no hesitation. He treats it like any other essential duty.
š£² Gyomei listens without interruption. If you vent, cry, or get frustrated, he never tries to āfixā your emotions, he simply holds space for them.
š£² He reminds you that pain does not make you weak. He says it with such conviction that you believe him.
š£² He cooks warm, comforting meals; rice porridge, miso soup, steamed vegetables. Foods that are gentle on your body.
š£² He tidies your space quietly, making sure everything you might need is within reach.
š£² He keeps noise levels low, even asking other Hashira to be mindful if youāre staying at the estate.
š£² If you want silence, he sits with you in shared quiet, his presence alone easing the tension in your body.
š£² He presses a kiss to the crown of your head; slow, lingering, reverent.
š£² He holds your hand with both of his, enveloping it completely.
š£² When you curl against him, he becomes a fortress of warmth, letting you rest your cheek against his chest so you can feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
š£² If cramps wake you up, heās instantly alert. He helps you sit up, massages your back, and whispers reassurance until the pain ebbs.
š£² He stays awake as long as you need, even if itās hours. He never complains. He never rushes you.
š£² When you finally fall asleep, he keeps one hand resting lightly on your back, as if guarding your dreams.
Why are there just blobs of fake rubber meat that a bunch of unrelated microbes can build in the dirt but they've only ever been found in china and can't be classified any further than "biological objects"
