The Doctor is out.

@corundumb

I've been rping since 2013 and I'm 30 years old, I do post/write 18+ content so please no minors. Otherwise, feel free to message or inbox! If we're RPing, there's a good chance I'll draw some of what's happening. But if you have an idea for our muses you'd like to see drawn do let me know!

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It wasn't hard to find out what happened, it'd been hours by this point. Initially Nixs plan was to just keep out of everything, respective of everyone's grief today. Keeping himself busy by cleaning Harls room of the damages, storing away what they think would be a trigger later. Replacing things, neutralizing scents. Anything to keep himself out of Jesters field, visually and by scent.

Nix contemplated throwing Harls phone his way, but didn't know the protocols here. They have to play things much more carefully than before. The cruelest thing they could do at this point is be a dumbass and get himself killed as well, it'd make the wounds so much worse for everyone.

To Nixs surprise, they got permission to visit... so they did, unsure what to expect, knowing damn well there's nothing that can be said as Nix walked past the guards.

Either way they had two plans; even if Harley lashes out and insults, they're staying in the tent just at a distance. If Harley needs it, they're staying next to the bars as close as they can be.

Either way, Harlequin's going to understand Nix isn't going anywhere. Not right now.

*His voice was hoarse after crying and wailing for hours. His nose twitched as he caught the scent of Nix* my dear... What're you doing here...

At first Nix wrapped their arm around his neck, not being able to do much else considering their size differences here, with the other hand wiping his face dry again. "H-hey, I didn't squeeze in here to have you cry more!"

"hold on." They realized something, a slight narrowing of their eyes and a huff they used both hands to squish his face. "You're telling me I almost got my head stuck in the cage and you thought I was a hallucination?" But the squishing didn't last long as Nix sighed, just holding his face now.

".... yeah, I'm really here, Harl. I'm here until morning, you'll have my radio after, and I'm here when you're out." Much like the first time they saw his true face, Nixs fingers traced along his cheek bone, the ridges along his hairline, his nose and ears. "Just.... tell me what you need me to do. I'm here for you." They gave a gentle kiss, hoping for a little guidance here.

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raspberry taking time during the gloomy foggy weather to soak her scales so she would dry out. pearched up slightly snuggled between the rocks carving it out, stretching her dorsal fin. her tail hidden within the water from prying eyes

her deep dark red body helping her blend into the gloomy atmosphere, the only stand out features was her bright hair. not fully aware of the remainder of the beach beside her only watching the front of it.

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Carrying a book under her arm, and a rolled up towel under her arm, Nova hunted for a cozy spot to read. At a distance she thought she saw a rock, but the hair and general shape told her it's not. Giving a little wave and polite smile she kept walking before settling down with her towel and book.

"Yes, he was." She nodded. "Jester was kind enough to give me a chance to implement my enchantments to aid the Circus, amongst other things. I've been having such fun performing with Pierrot, sometimes he pretends to get caught up in my wires during practices." Nova chuckled. "He likes the attention."

blackberrytea-anon

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raspberry chuckled as well "I dont doubt that, he does quite enjoy it. " she started to rebraid her hair "shall we go to your tent then?"

Standing with a grin, Nova was happy. "Of course! Let me fetch my towel." Turning to do just that, it didn't take long for her to shake out the sand before rolling it up. Then waving Raspberry over to start walking together.

Granted, Nova felt a tad out of place with just her swimsuit on, but instead she focused on other things as they walked. "Why don't we start with some preferences of yours? Types of fabrics, how you like things to fit, common areas that get irritated?"

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The twins walked into the cafe for the class offered today, Emma was excited to see what she could learn from it, if she could use the same techniques with Matcha or Cocoa in her own Teahouse. "Come on Nix, at least you'll get coffee out of it right?" she grinned.

"Hm." Hands in their pockets, the purple haired one looked around briefly, not sharing her energy at all. "Don't you already know how to do stuff like this? Why drag me here."

"You'd come because I invited you." And she paid for it. Walking up to the counter, she beamed at the woman behind it with a grin. "Hey! I hope we're not too early for the class!"

Nix silently stared at her for a minute, gauging briefly before sighing, looking exhausted. "I'm going out for a smoke."

Watching Nix turn and head to the door, Emma made a face somewhere between awkward and relieved. "I'm- sorry." Her fingers fidgeted with her cup of cocoa. "They've been worked like a horse with all of the disappearing people for three days straight. There's only so much Nix can do without a body so-" she shook her head to end the train of thought and forced a smile, leaving her business card that has her teahouse address. "Thank you, for teaching us. I hope to see you soon."

"Too bad you can't use mediums in investigations." She joked one last time before waving goodbye "But feel free to drop by anytime! I know I'll be looking forward to stopping by your bakery. I hope their day gets better."

Sienna's smile was soft and genuine at Emma. She took a page from her orders notebook and scribbled down her number. "If you ever need to reach me before that."

"Y-yeah, though I've heard of it happening!" Taking the number Emma smiled and thanked her for everything before following after Nix. The rest of the night ran as normal.

So did the day, even to the point where Sienna was in bed. A rhythmic knocking sound came from the balcony patio sliding door. The shadow of a hand was angled from the upper right corner, consistent in three knockings, then long black hair dangled from above. The top of a womans head descended into view, still knocking, now staring with an intense expression in the eyes. Malice and a smile, but the energy wasn't directed at her, despite the staring at Sienna.

It's not going to stop.

Looking at his expression with a tilt of her head, she hesitated before nodding. "I don't see a problem with that." Grabbing his hands she held them between them. "To be quite honest with you, my world is far more dangerous than I expressed before. Especially if you travel, which I needed to frequently."

She beamed with an expression of pride. "Though I don't care for violence, sparring with someone teaches you a lot about them. I look forward to learning more about you in ways words cannot express alone. I'm curious how you'll react to my styles."

cannibalcaprine-deactivated2024

masks and helmets that hides someone's face in such a way that they become the face themselves my beloved

these are all creatures to me

Angel of War, angular and strange, gleaming silver and gold, Angel of Wonder, pure and one-eyed, looking to stars new and old, Angel of Harvest, simple and hidden, bring nature's sweetness to all, Angel of Health, mysterious and fine, beacon when life starts to fall, Angel of the Deep, crooked and cage-like, guide us across the sea, Angel of Solace, protect us from evil, lead us to where we are free.

Was inspired by the previous post a while back, and had been working on this on and off for a long while.

You can see the full-resolution versions on My Patreon.

"Don't worry, I asked if they have a spare. She's looking. I just got black iced coffee." Almost on cue the barista called for them and Nix went to grab it. Glancing around, they're alone in the shop otherwise.

For once they have a bit of a height advantage with him sitting, so instead of giving it Nix raised the mask well above their head with one hand, and put the other under his chin. Lifting to make Harl look at them as Nix leaned close.

"Let me try." They mumbled before their lips met, a simple kiss before their tongue swiped his bottom lip.

*his eyes widened , completely caught off guard by their sudden kiss. He didn't reject the kiss however. He held the back of their head to deepen the kiss. His tongue slid into their mouth to share the cold liquid between them. He even let out a soft him before pulling away* how bold~

Nix didn't let go of his chin during the kiss, or after. Licking their lips they looked at his eyes and spoke low with the closeness. "I think after everything we've done up to this point, Harl, that was pretty normal between us."

Letting his chin go they stood normal and tossed the face mask at his chest. "Besides, I abstain from sweets since alcohol has plenty of sugar, keeps my figure.... And my drink is better anyways."

They turned to leave. "Come on, shopping awaits us."

i probably going for rest, just can’t manage all these parts of my life 💔 my diploma work is killing me now, so i need to pay all my attention to this… mehhh

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raspberry taking time during the gloomy foggy weather to soak her scales so she would dry out. pearched up slightly snuggled between the rocks carving it out, stretching her dorsal fin. her tail hidden within the water from prying eyes

her deep dark red body helping her blend into the gloomy atmosphere, the only stand out features was her bright hair. not fully aware of the remainder of the beach beside her only watching the front of it.

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Carrying a book under her arm, and a rolled up towel under her arm, Nova hunted for a cozy spot to read. At a distance she thought she saw a rock, but the hair and general shape told her it's not. Giving a little wave and polite smile she kept walking before settling down with her towel and book.

"Yes, he was." She nodded. "Jester was kind enough to give me a chance to implement my enchantments to aid the Circus, amongst other things. I've been having such fun performing with Pierrot, sometimes he pretends to get caught up in my wires during practices." Nova chuckled. "He likes the attention."

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It wasn't hard to find out what happened, it'd been hours by this point. Initially Nixs plan was to just keep out of everything, respective of everyone's grief today. Keeping himself busy by cleaning Harls room of the damages, storing away what they think would be a trigger later. Replacing things, neutralizing scents. Anything to keep himself out of Jesters field, visually and by scent.

Nix contemplated throwing Harls phone his way, but didn't know the protocols here. They have to play things much more carefully than before. The cruelest thing they could do at this point is be a dumbass and get himself killed as well, it'd make the wounds so much worse for everyone.

To Nixs surprise, they got permission to visit... so they did, unsure what to expect, knowing damn well there's nothing that can be said as Nix walked past the guards.

Either way they had two plans; even if Harley lashes out and insults, they're staying in the tent just at a distance. If Harley needs it, they're staying next to the bars as close as they can be.

Either way, Harlequin's going to understand Nix isn't going anywhere. Not right now.

*His voice was hoarse after crying and wailing for hours. His nose twitched as he caught the scent of Nix* my dear... What're you doing here...

In times like these Nix really wished Emma was around, if she knew this side of the Circus, she's so much better at this than they are. She usually knows what to say, comforting being second nature to her. The best Nix can offer is a bland imitation. They reached into a side pocket of the bag and grabbed a soft rag.

Nix frowned as they turned on their side fully, reaching with their free hand they wiped his face dry. Feeling a lot right now, while they didn't know the new mate at all Nix was prepared for their 'honeymoon phase' after the fresh marking. Not this. Harlequin seemed so happy.

Resting their hand on his cheek, holding his face with a stroking thumb, Nix.... felt a heavy, quiet guilt.

Inside they wondered if Harl would mourn this much for them too. At least a fraction. At least... someone other than their only family member missing them. How selfish. How disgusting.

Nix didn't care if it's uncomfortable, their hand moved around his back and pulled him closer to the bars. Gripping the back of his shirt, as if it could do something.

*he stopped crying after a while, his eyes opening once again and looking at Nix. The two sparkling emerald slits glowed in the darkness of the tent.* Obrigado...Nixy... If you can squeeze through... Please.. Come in. I want to hold you against me. To hold you.. Make sure you are really here.

"I'm here, Harl." Their face scrunching a little, they examined the width between the bars but ended up needing to touch the space to feel them out. "mmm... I don't think I can."

Looking back at his green eyes so visible in the dark, they shouldn't have looked. Nixs face grimaced as they felt himself cave in real time.

He shouldn't try. He's going to get his head stuck.

Yet there he was, adjusting to his knees and gripping the bars. 'If I do get stuck at least he can laugh. It'd be better than this. Any of this.' Was the thought Nix had as they at least tried. If their head can squeeze through, then the rest can. It's not like they gained that much muscle living at the Circus.

*he shifted away from them a bit to give them room to enter the cage. He sniffles softly as well* come on...I believe in you sweetheart. *He watches them struggle, offering his massive claws to them if they needed his assistance*

There was a moment Nix feared he was stuck, for real. The bars tight on his head hurt but he managed. After his head got through he took a moment to rub the sides. "... ow."

Definitely going to have a headache later from that, and leaving is going to be the same. But, not thinking about that now, Nix twisted and angled his shoulders to slide the rest of the way, taking Harls claws.

"Don't worry, I asked if they have a spare. She's looking. I just got black iced coffee." Almost on cue the barista called for them and Nix went to grab it. Glancing around, they're alone in the shop otherwise.

For once they have a bit of a height advantage with him sitting, so instead of giving it Nix raised the mask well above their head with one hand, and put the other under his chin. Lifting to make Harl look at them as Nix leaned close.

"Let me try." They mumbled before their lips met, a simple kiss before their tongue swiped his bottom lip.

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It wasn't hard to find out what happened, it'd been hours by this point. Initially Nixs plan was to just keep out of everything, respective of everyone's grief today. Keeping himself busy by cleaning Harls room of the damages, storing away what they think would be a trigger later. Replacing things, neutralizing scents. Anything to keep himself out of Jesters field, visually and by scent.

Nix contemplated throwing Harls phone his way, but didn't know the protocols here. They have to play things much more carefully than before. The cruelest thing they could do at this point is be a dumbass and get himself killed as well, it'd make the wounds so much worse for everyone.

To Nixs surprise, they got permission to visit... so they did, unsure what to expect, knowing damn well there's nothing that can be said as Nix walked past the guards.

Either way they had two plans; even if Harley lashes out and insults, they're staying in the tent just at a distance. If Harley needs it, they're staying next to the bars as close as they can be.

Either way, Harlequin's going to understand Nix isn't going anywhere. Not right now.

*His voice was hoarse after crying and wailing for hours. His nose twitched as he caught the scent of Nix* my dear... What're you doing here...

In times like these Nix really wished Emma was around, if she knew this side of the Circus, she's so much better at this than they are. She usually knows what to say, comforting being second nature to her. The best Nix can offer is a bland imitation. They reached into a side pocket of the bag and grabbed a soft rag.

Nix frowned as they turned on their side fully, reaching with their free hand they wiped his face dry. Feeling a lot right now, while they didn't know the new mate at all Nix was prepared for their 'honeymoon phase' after the fresh marking. Not this. Harlequin seemed so happy.

Resting their hand on his cheek, holding his face with a stroking thumb, Nix.... felt a heavy, quiet guilt.

Inside they wondered if Harl would mourn this much for them too. At least a fraction. At least... someone other than their only family member missing them. How selfish. How disgusting.

Nix didn't care if it's uncomfortable, their hand moved around his back and pulled him closer to the bars. Gripping the back of his shirt, as if it could do something.

*he stopped crying after a while, his eyes opening once again and looking at Nix. The two sparkling emerald slits glowed in the darkness of the tent.* Obrigado...Nixy... If you can squeeze through... Please.. Come in. I want to hold you against me. To hold you.. Make sure you are really here.

"I'm here, Harl." Their face scrunching a little, they examined the width between the bars but ended up needing to touch the space to feel them out. "mmm... I don't think I can."

Looking back at his green eyes so visible in the dark, they shouldn't have looked. Nixs face grimaced as they felt himself cave in real time.

He shouldn't try. He's going to get his head stuck.

Yet there he was, adjusting to his knees and gripping the bars. 'If I do get stuck at least he can laugh. It'd be better than this. Any of this.' Was the thought Nix had as they at least tried. If their head can squeeze through, then the rest can. It's not like they gained that much muscle living at the Circus.

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raspberry taking time during the gloomy foggy weather to soak her scales so she would dry out. pearched up slightly snuggled between the rocks carving it out, stretching her dorsal fin. her tail hidden within the water from prying eyes

her deep dark red body helping her blend into the gloomy atmosphere, the only stand out features was her bright hair. not fully aware of the remainder of the beach beside her only watching the front of it.

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Carrying a book under her arm, and a rolled up towel under her arm, Nova hunted for a cozy spot to read. At a distance she thought she saw a rock, but the hair and general shape told her it's not. Giving a little wave and polite smile she kept walking before settling down with her towel and book.

Nova gasped with her hands clasped together, leaning close with enthusiasm. "So you already know! I haven't been for long but I'm so happy to have met another! How did you two meet?"

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she chuckled at the enthusiasm "well I was checking out the circus and met him at his tent like most guests, i had experienced the food situation. doc let me stay in his tent till it cleared enough to leave on my own, after that I just came by to chat and hang around. " raspberry chuckled a little

"I met Pierrot on the street while he was working, he's so sweet." Nova smiled fondly. "Nowadays I help others throughout the Circus when I'm not working as a Seamstress for the enchantments. I enjoy Doctors chores, they're identical to the ones of daily life back home for me. Though now I'm curious what you'd like to do for them in exchange for staying."

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"heh yeah, he is" raspberry nodded hearing the exchange "oh i don't live with them, i have an apartment. I do visit and help with more just house keeping and occasionally some baking, doc has been letting me sit in and observe his experiments" she was getting excited now, talking about plants and how doc has been using them. its very apparent that the two are both big nerds

"Oh really?" She was surprised by both revelations. "Well that's good to hear! I've yet to really be witness to what he does, but it's probably for the best to be honest." Nova smiled a little awkwardly, while she's perfectly capable of witnessing things like that, it didn't mean she's going to by choice.

"If you'd like, we can go to my tent in the circus! I have my sewing supplies there and maybe we can workshop some ideas for your clothing problem! Oh I do love a new project."

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she chuckled "yes his experiments arnt for everyone " raspberry was fond, she shook her head "sure we can go, i would like to see which tent I hadn't noticed pop up"

"It's actually a camping tent, a common one you'd see in stores." But her smile widened. "But I've made it so the inside is much larger, if I had to compare the size is big enough to be a small apartment."

"Well if you're thirsty I could take you somewhere along the way. It's not but like I'm exhausted or anything, you're just warm."

Really taking a look at his clothes, it dawned on them they're the same ones from the club. "... Actually there's a really nice shopping district nearby. We can get something to drink there and walk around, I'm in no rush."

Sure. I'm down. *He notices their gaze and smirks* aww Nixy you judging me?~ well to be honest I do need some new threads. These ones are a little dated. Maybe I can get some better ones to hide my horns a little better.

"It was more of an observation but sure, whatever gets you off." They deadpanned before heading out. "Let's go, should just be one bus stop away but we can walk, honestly. Maybe we can find something that'll prevent you from looking shadier than normal. Unless your style outside of work is shady homeless guy, then you're nailing it!" They grinned at him.

Haha very funny you slut. *He chuckles as he walked with them to the shopping district, deciding it'll be easier to just walk.* For the record I prefer baggy clothes so it can hide my tendrils better.. And my tail.

"Mhm." Nix hummed, smirking. "Defend yourself all you want. All I'm hearing is excuses."

As they walked together Nix looked ahead and saw the district not too far away. Crossing the street, Nix hooked their arm around Harlequins and guided him to a small drink place. Once inside they stood at a screen to order, sat together to wait, then when their orders were ready Nix stood to get them.

Handing Harley his, Nix was already drinking theirs. "What'd you end up getting anyways?"

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The twins walked into the cafe for the class offered today, Emma was excited to see what she could learn from it, if she could use the same techniques with Matcha or Cocoa in her own Teahouse. "Come on Nix, at least you'll get coffee out of it right?" she grinned.

"Hm." Hands in their pockets, the purple haired one looked around briefly, not sharing her energy at all. "Don't you already know how to do stuff like this? Why drag me here."

"You'd come because I invited you." And she paid for it. Walking up to the counter, she beamed at the woman behind it with a grin. "Hey! I hope we're not too early for the class!"

Nix silently stared at her for a minute, gauging briefly before sighing, looking exhausted. "I'm going out for a smoke."

Watching Nix turn and head to the door, Emma made a face somewhere between awkward and relieved. "I'm- sorry." Her fingers fidgeted with her cup of cocoa. "They've been worked like a horse with all of the disappearing people for three days straight. There's only so much Nix can do without a body so-" she shook her head to end the train of thought and forced a smile, leaving her business card that has her teahouse address. "Thank you, for teaching us. I hope to see you soon."

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