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hihi! I sent you a request a short bit ago but idk if i hit send or not. if you don't wanna write it then no pressure!! please take care and stay hydrated :3
I have a lot of requests in my inbox currently, so idk which one is yours, but I definitely plan on getting to all of them as soon as I can! <3
Is it okay if you tickle the alphabet for Jason the toy maker? A-Y. Please, that would be great.
So sorry this took so long to get to!! <3
I am still figuring out how to portray Jason, as I have never really written for him thoroughly in the past, nor have I put a ton of thought into his character. So this one was challenging and fun to write!
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A: Aftercare | What is their aftercare like after a heavy round of tickling?
Jason is a gentleman at heart...despite his concerning hobbies. So even if he just absolutely ruined someone, he will make an effort to ensure they aren't dying or in overwhelming distress. This surfaces differently depending on the individual in question: if it's Sally, he'll stroke her hair and coo at her; if it's someone like Liu or Cody, he'll laugh at them softly but pull them to their feet; if it's his s/o, he'll shower them in affection and kiss their hand and help them stand and get them water or whatever else they might need. He's very doting toward the person he cares about most in the world.
B: Bondage | How do they react to bondage, do they enjoy it and if yes, what is their favorite pose?
I can see him being a little outwardly hesitant if the idea were to surface in conversation, but to be completely honest, he's so down. He's used to restraining others, not the other way around, since he is a big guy and practically impossible to pin even with multiple people trying.
Obviously, the only one ever doing this to him would be his s/o, and he will definitely enjoy it more than he's willing to admit. Something about being helpless, completely at somebody's mercy, is strangely exhilarating.
C: Chase | What are their chances in a chase, both as a lee and ler?
Jason does not run. He stalks. He disappears. He watches from mysterious vantage points. If he genuinely did feel like participating in a brief chase, his legs are so freaking long that even quick, agile ones like Kage wouldn't even be able to evade him for more than a few minutes.
He won't let himself be chased and will simply vanish out of thin air, either to sneak attack whoever dared initiate this little game or just to watch them become frustrated when he's nowhere to be seen.
D: Death Spot | What is their most ticklish spot?
Anywhere on his feet will have him in hiccupy hysterics in very little time, but between his toes is particularly sensitive. The backs of his ribs are also good targets, as well as his spine and hips. He isn't exceptionally ticklish, but if you know where to aim, you will see this normally eloquent, put-together guy become a puddle of mirth.
E: Expression | How do they express their wish to tickle/be tickled?
He can be very blunt, which means if he's feeling an urge to elicit some laughter, he'll usually just come out and say it, either in threat-form, factually, or as a real question. "You have five seconds to run," "I'm gonna tickle you now," and "Is it alright if I tickle you?" are all sentences that have come out of his mouth at some point, and each one has garnered a variety of reactions. There are times, also, that he'll just join in a tickle fight he happens across because it's fun.
If he wants to be tickled, he'll usually wait till he and his s/o are alone together before either putting his body in compromising positions (stretching his arms above his head, taking off his shoes and letting them rest next to/on his s/o's lap, etc.), or initiating a mini tickle fight but letting it turn into just him being wrecked. Those are only if he's feeling subtle about. Sometimes he just goes, "Hey, will you tickle me?"
F: Fight | What is their behavior in a tickle fight like?
Absolute power. He can pin his opponent so easily it's comical (and devastating for the receiver). He could wave his magic and get his dolls to attack as well, if he wanted to—though he would really only do that to freak someone out or take them by surprise. He normally practices mercy, and he's a pretty gentle Ler, unless he's feeling uncharacteristically ruthless for some reason, then he can get almost violent. Usually, he keeps the fight fair and allows the opponent to at least think they have the upper hand at times, unless they actually manage to pinpoint one of his more ticklish spots, then they actually do have the upper hand until further notice.
G: Gentle | How do they react to gentle tickles?
These might be the worst kind. They're so...unbearable for him, especially on his feet. You will draw out the rawest, sweetest, most frantic giggles from him just by ghosting your nails along his soles, and really anywhere else in that region, but make sure he's restrained, cause he might accidentally kick you.
H: Habits | As a lee/ler or both, do they have specific habits when it comes to tickling?
Murmurs cute little compliments and observations to his Lee while simultaneously keeping them immobile with his body weight and softly destroying their worst spots (this applies especially to Sally and his s/o). "I could listen to you laugh for hours~"
"Aww, are you blushing?"
"You're quite adorable when you're all giggly like this, darling."
I: Interrogation | How well would they handle a tickle interrogation?
Oh, dear heavens. As long as the interrogator doesn't find any of his more discreet, hidden spots, he'll survive with his dignity intact—but the moment they do, he's a squirming mess, willing to do anything to put a stop to this torment.
J: Joy | Their absolute favorite thing about tickling?
He just...likes it. The touching, the bonding, the teasing, the laughter it brings, the sense of control or helplessness (depending which side he's on). A physical person, he specifically enjoys it with his romantic partner, cause it gives him more excuses to be lovey-dovey and intimate with them.
K: Killer Move | As a ler, do they have special skills to use against their lees and drive them crazy with?
Just teasing, really—and rest assured, he is very good at it, heightening the Lee's sensitivity just by breathing soft, playful sentences next to their ear, acknowledging how they might like it, how sweet they sound, how warm their face is. It's a tactic he adores using, and it comes naturally.
L: Laughter | What does their laughter sound like when they are tickled?
As I said, lighter tickles bring airy, sugary titters that he can't control, but a rougher approach can provoke louder, more dramatic reactions. Digging into his ribs from behind will make him wheeze out more fruity guffaws, while rapid fluttering of the fingers against his soles makes him hiccup and snicker, and pinching his hips evokes snorts. It entirely depends on the spot and the pressure behind the attack.
M: Mornings | Their tickle behavior during mornings?
Being a non-human, he doesn't really need much sleep, so at any point in the day, he may be inclined to get up to some mischief. But mornings are just...special. For example, sometimes he'll wake up his s/o with some feathery tickles just to listen to their groggy giggles and whines of halfhearted complaints. He finds it adorable.
N: Nights | Their tickle behavior during nights?
As this is the period of any given day when some of his housemates will be feeling more playful and engaged, wanting some downtime, he's likely to jump in if anyone starts a fight—or perhaps start one himself.
O: Online | Text messaging and social media, do they have some kind of online tickly behavior to tease their lee or ler with?
Like most others in the Manor, he does his teasing in person and has never really thought about doing so over text or social media. Maybe if someone gets on his nerves or makes a sassy remark, he'll meet their eyes from across the room and shoot them a message that says something like, "you're gonna pay for that one~"
P: Partner In Crime | If they were to go after a lee and accept the aid of a tickle partner, who do they prefer to join hands with and why?
Kagekao is a pretty fair, chaotic partner, so he may buddy up with him temporarily. Liu is also an option—and all three of them would be a recipe for ticklish annihilation.
Q: Question | Their response to the question ‘are you ticklish’?
Tilts his head with a sparkle in his eyes. "What a curious question," he'll say, taking an innocent yet somehow also menacing step closer. "Is that, perhaps...projection? Are you the ticklish one?"
R: Role | Lee or ler, what is generally their main role?
This man is a switch to the core. He's very capable and effective at being a Ler, but also gets a thrill when the roles are reversed.
S: Safeword | If they were to suggest the safeword for a tickle session, which word will it be?
He isn't picky. He'll run with whatever his Lee or Ler wants. 'Stop' would always be respected.
T: Teasing | Their most favorite methods of teasing their lee/ler?
Partially-whispered or purred-out comments that make fun of them, call them out, and compliment them. The sultry chime in his voice always makes it worse.
U: Unusual | Do they have some unusual tickle spots? Where?
His biceps are pretty sensitive, and his calves.
V: Victim | As a ler, who is their favorite lee and what makes this person their ultimate victim?
In general, his s/o, cause he's always around them. He does enjoy going after Sally though, and Cody, because everyone likes going after Cody. He avoids more callous personalities, like Jeff or Zero.
W: Word | What is their reaction to the T-word? Can they say it out loud or do they get embarrassed?
He does not get embarrassed even a little bit. He will tease you relentlessly if he finds out you do, however.
X: X-Over | In a crossover AU, which other fandom character would be a fitting tickle fight opponent for them and why?
Huggy Wuggy. Don't tell me this thing wouldn't absolutely scoop up Jason and tickle him senseless. Jason would be fawning over his cuteness and incredible design, he would forget how to fight back.
Y: YOU | Any personal self or reader-insert tickle fantasies / headcanons to share with this character?
Sometimes he'll tickle his victims before he turns them into dolls and chuckle in amusement as they squirm and react despite their fear. He claims it's to 'lower their anxiety' and get them to 'loosen up', but he just likes hearing their helpless laughter and feeling unstoppable.
Can I ask for anything with dad Tim/Masky and reclusive/shy but mischievous kid reader? (platonic ofc!!)
Ty!! :3
Hihihiii :D
This is so cute, thanks for requesting! I'm taking the liberty of assuming Tim isn't the reader's actual dad, but more of an adoptive paternal figure.
Tim
Tim is the type of person who does not let himself get attached to anyone, because he knows he'll inevitably lose that person one way or another. But when somebody does manage to worm their way into his heart, they have his utter devotion and love, and he holds them dear.
You were no exception to this rule—in fact, you may have even amplified it. Tim sees you as innocent, something precious to be protected and cherished, someone to live for. He never thought he'd have a relationship of this regard with anyone, but alas, you took him by surprise, and now he genuinely doesn't know what he'd do without you.
He's a very quiet soul, so he noticed your own timid demeanor instantly, and felt the urge to just...interact. He knew how scary this place was, especially for beginners, and wanted to ease your fears/make you more comfortable. That was the beginning of something truly special.
He isn't a huge fan of physical contact, especially nowadays, but it kinda just...comes naturally when he's around you. He'll reciprocate or at least, not move away or say anything, when you initiate touch, and sometimes he'll pat your head without being prompted, or place a hand on your shoulder or back to guide you somewhere. It's always subtle, but full of meaning.
It's because of this that he wasn't fully appalled the first time you gained a sparkle in your eye that wasn't there previously, and sprang onto him like a predator animal when you were both sitting on the couch watching a movie. He had unintentionally made a comment that provoked you, and you thought you should retaliate.
You clawed into his sides, and he attempted to reel away in bafflement, barking out a series of gravelly laughter and making a quick effort to shove you away. You relented, highly entertained by the fact your theory had just been proven true: Tim was, indeed, ticklish.
He seemed shocked, if not a little offended, and you just sat there in amusement, chortling at the revelation. Now, Tim is not usually one for mischief, but something about your characteristic levity brings something out in him, and this situation was no different.
A slow, impish smile slid across his face, and he huffed out a chuckle before reaching out and tugging you back against him so he could rake at your torso uninhibited, enjoying the way you immediately started squirming and snickering uncontrollably.
"Shouldn't dish it out if you can't take it, hm?" he teased lowly, exploring your midriff with a gentle but maddening precision that made it feel like a practiced skill when it was not. He did let up after a minute or so, not wanting to overdo it, and then ruffled your hair affectionately to make sure you were okay.
Tickling isn't exactly a common occurrence between you, but when it happens, you are normally the instigator. He won't fight back very hard to give you the illusion of control, yet will still absolutely ruin you with some very targeted pinches and rapid scratching. The only time he's the first one to attack is when you're sad or upset, and he's trying to distract you or cheer you up, and then, it's a lot lighter, pulling out airy giggles instead of full-blown cackles—not that he ever gets genuinely rough with you, not wanting to risk hurting you in some way, as you are a lot smaller and more fragile than him.
Masky
Masky is an identity created by Slenderman/the Operator solely to keep control of Tim and do the monster's dirty work. As such, he is an aggressive, volatile, violent individual who would break someone's ribs if they so much as asked him a stupid question. He isn't built to love, nurture, or care, nor did he feel the desire to. He, to be completely honest, assumed it wasn't even possible.
And then you happened. Hanging around Tim all the time, it was inevitable that he would have to put up with you, too. He was, rest assured, not pleased by that. You were a nuisance, a burden, someone he just wanted away from, even as you tried to keep your distance every time you realized Masky was present instead of Tim.
He lost his patience with you often, snapping at you, threatening you, pushing you out of his personal bubble, roughly maneuvering you elsewhere when you were in his way. He did not have time to deal with you. He was already managing over a dozen other idiots who unfortunately lived under the same work, no way did he want to add 'babysit and entertain' to his list of duties. He never actually hurt you, as there was technically no reason to, but that didn't stop him from making it clear how not-happy he was with your presence.
But...something about you gradually melted that fat iceberg around his heart. He wasn't sure what, and he didn't want to acknowledge it, but the thought of violence and outright detestation stopped crossing his mind when he looked at you, and what replaced it was something...warmer. Foreign. Protective, almost.
You, infuriatingly keen, noticed, and started getting friendlier, more touchy. He acted annoyed, but he notably stopped forcing you away as often, and actually kind of ignored whatever you were doing altogether, if you weren't being irritating but rather simply existing in his orbit.
One day, however, you were being a little turd—speaking too much, touching him too much, buzzing around him like an insect that refused to leave. It was unclear if you intended to grate on his nerves or if you were oblivious and merely felt like causing chaos, but Masky did not care. He just wanted you to shut up and let him eat his lunch in peace.
"Put a cork in it, shithead," he snapped irascibly while you jabbered on incessantly next to his ear, and you paused a moment, processing the comment, before continuing on unfazed, accustomed to his callousness by now. A tight breath exited his nose, and he shot you a glare, but didn't bother saying anything else, for he knew mere words would be ineffective.
If you were anyone else, he would have knocked you off the barstool. Picked up a glass and slammed it into your head. Busted your nose. But whatever consciousness he possessed wouldn't let him do that, so he scrutinized you. What could be done to a pest without actually hurting the pest in question? He wasn't familiar with punishment of a benign sort, but one thing did pop into his mind. Perhaps that would work.
He didn't warn you, he just acted—standing from his seat, dragging you with him, and pinning you against his brawny self with little gentleness or regard for your startled squeak. Mercilessly, he dug both sets of fingers into your ribs, holding you still as you thrashed to escape the overwhelming sensation. He had never tickled anyone in his life, so this felt weird to him, exercising all the energy he usually spent on brutality by instead using it to produce laughter, to touch someone without the intent of harming them, as well.
He was definitely vicious, trying to teach you a valuable lesson in not being annoying, but he couldn't deny that hearing you shriek and break out into hysterics was a little entertaining. He did let up eventually, watching you collapse and crawl away in giggly desperation before wordlessly returning to his food. At least now, he had a tactic to sufficiently torment you if you got on his nerves again, and he would absolutely execute it given the opportunity.
A/N : im having sooo much fun with this show rn, esp having fun attacking zuko as much as possible LOL im going bonkers. there’s no clear story or plot in this one, just the gaang being silly and zuko getting to be silly with them :P
Summary : separate short stories of each member of the gaang tickling zuko (and one where Zuko actually gets one back, read to find out who hehe)
Word Count : 5139
hope u enjoy!! <3
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It was strange how relaxed Zuko was starting to feel. The air seemed easier to breathe these days, despite everything he knew they were all about to go through. But that’s just it. Zuko knows he’s not alone. He has people, good people, behind him. Though he misses his Uncle greatly, it keeps Zuko motivated to know Iroh would be proud to see how far he’s come since they’d been separated.
Things are looking up, despite it all, and Zuko’s especially happy he gets to feel that in good company.
“So, like this, right?” Aang asked, getting into position for the new firebending move Zuko’s trying to teach him.
“Um…not quite,” Zuko walked behind him, grabbing his shoulders to gently adjust his stance. “You want your shoulders back a little more, it’ll help your balance. And you should have your waist turned a bit to the side, like this…” Zuko gently gripped onto Aang’s sides, but was startled at how quickly Aang jumped away with a surprised laugh.
“Aaah–tickles, tickles!” Aang giggled, rubbing the sensation away with his arms.
Zuko frowned with his hands on his hips, “Seriously? I barely touched you.”
Katara snickered as she watched them train, bending water in the air lazily like a fidget. “Aang’s more sensitive than most. Remember that wound your sister gave him on his foot? Yeah, that took way, way longer than it should have. He wouldn’t stop squirming.”
“It’s not my fault your water’s so tickly!” Aang cringed at the memory. He took a deep breath before turning back to Zuko, getting into position. “Okay, I’m ready this time. You just surprised me.”
Zuko lifted an eyebrow before trying again, this time with less giggly results. Zuko wasn’t used to such silliness when it came to training, but it was endearing to see Aang was comfortable enough with him to act like that (even if it was slightly annoying).
They trained for another 15 or so minutes before Zuko called for a break, ready for his pre-lunch meditation. He leaned down to gather some of his scattered things into a bag, not noticing the figure creeping up behind him. Before he knew it, Zuko felt two hands give quick pinches to his hip. “AH-! Ggghaha-!” a strangled giggle fell out of him before he could stop it, squirming out of the grip and whipping his body around.
Aang stood behind him with a grin and hands raised in surrender, “Sorry, I had to get you back for earlier.”
Zuko scowled with a pink face, trying very hard to ignore Katara giggling behind Aang. “But I wasn’t even trying to tickle you earlier,” he groaned, turning back around but keeping his guard up. “It’s unfair catching me off guard like that.”
“Yeah, but you gotta admit, that sound you just made was pretty funny,” Aang snickered, sitting down next to Katara and stealing some of her water to fidget with as well.
Zuko sighed, turning around to hide his warm face. “Whatever, I’m gonna meditate. Don’t bother me unless it’s for lunch,” he said before walking out of their view to his normal meditation spot.
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Zuko was sat on his bed reading a book Uncle had given him forever ago. Being on the run meant he never really had time to just sit and read (and maybe it was partly his pride that wouldn’t allow him to do something he deemed so lazy), but honestly it wasn’t half bad. Sure, he could be training right now, but everyone else seemed content doing their own thing so maybe that was okay for him too. Uncle always said proper relaxation was an important tool for a warrior to learn.
His reading time, however, was cut short when he heard a knock at his doorway. Zuko looked up to see Sokka peeking his head around the corner.
“You need something?” Zuko asked, sitting his book down on the bed.
“Well, I–uh…” Sokka cleared his throat shuffling awkwardly in the doorway. “I was just wondering if you would, uh–help me out with something? It’s nothing major! You really don’t have to if you don’t wanna, I know you’ve got a lot on your plate with, y’know, training the Avatar and everything, but like, I mean, if you maybe had the time–”
“Sokka,” Zuko interrupted his ramblings, holding the book up for him to see. “I’m not exactly doing anything important right now. I can do you a favor if you need it.”
Sokka sighed, “Okay, that’s good to hear because I really need your help right now,” he shuffled into Zuko’s room defeatedly, plopping himself next to the prince and throwing his head in his hands. “I think I sorta suck at hand-to-hand combat.”
Zuko nearly laughed at that. “Are you serious? You guys managed to take out every team I threw at you, and you think you’re bad at combat?”
“Yeah, but that was when I had everybody with me! You know, benders?!” Sokka sighed, “I’m not a bender, so having them with me to fight is like, insanely helpful. But…what if I end up alone at the next battle? What if I lose my sword? I’ll be useless! I need to know how to fight with my fists at least a little before we go out there.”
All this did was confuse Zuko even more. “Your girlfriend is a Kyoshi Warrior. Why aren’t you asking her for help? She’s the only other non-bender on the team, it seems pretty obvious.”
Sokka blushed and turned his head away, “Well that’s…actually part of it,” he scratched the back of his head sheepishly, “She’s so good at combat. And she’s a great teacher, don’t get me wrong! Everything I know about fighting, it came from her. But…I feel so stupid. We spar all the time, but she’s the one teaching me the moves, she knows what strategy I’m gonna take! I kinda…I wanna impress her during our next spar. Maybe show her something she hasn’t seen me do before,” Sokka looked up at Zuko with an unsure face. “I thought maybe you could teach me a thing or two?”
Zuko just stared for a moment, thinking it over. Sokka had that puppy-dog look on his face he always gets when he’s trying to win someone over…unfortunately for Zuko, he’s really good at that face.
Zuko sighed, rubbing a hand over his face before standing and making his way towards the door. “I can’t promise it’ll help you any. I’m better at fighting with my bending than just plain combat. You’re already in good hands with Suki.”
Sokka jumped up, following behind Zuko like a puppy. “I know, but I just wanna see if it helps,” he wrapped an arm around the back of Zuko’s neck as they walked, the boy in question not acknowledging the touch whatsoever. “Can’t hurt to try, right?”
Zuko peeked an eye towards Sokka. “Whatever.”
They found an open area to spar, somewhere away from everyone else so no one could spill the “secret” to Suki. Not like anyone actually cared, but Sokka insisted this was the best move to make.
They fought for a while, Sokka showing off the moves he learned from Suki, and Zuko trying to teach him anything that popped into his head that Sokka might not already know. But…the spar wasn’t really turning out the way Zuko had envisioned before they started.
Sokka was actually really good at this. Like, stupid good. Way better than he had given himself credit for just about an hour ago. He’d already pinned Zuko probably 5 times, and Zuko only got him down once. It was sorta embarrassing. Zuko kept reminding himself that the guy had been trained by a literal Kyoshi warrior, so it shouldn’t be that surprising.
Still, though. It did take a tiny blow to his ego that the guy asking him for training was practically kicking his butt right now.
“Woohoo! Down for the count again!” Sokka whooped from behind Zuko. The boy was pinned on his front, arms behind his back.
“I thought you wanted help,” Zuko wheezed, twisting his wrists in Sokka’s hold to no avail. “Now it feels like you just wanted bragging rights,” he mumbled.
Sokka didn’t say anything. Actually, he just kept looking down at Zuko with this look. His eyes a little wide, his lips sucked behind his teeth.
You’re kidding. You’re kidding.
“Are you serious?!” Zuko yelled, starting to actually fight under Sokka’s hold now that he felt thoroughly pissed off. “Why would you lie about that?! You could’ve just asked for a spar!”
Sokka stammered, “Well, I was serious at first! I wasn’t lying! I really did want your help!” He paused, baring his teeth a little in guilt. “Buuuut…after we started sparring, I realized I was way better than I thought I was. I don’t know why, but I just kinda figured you’d be able to take me down with no trouble! You’re like, royally trained or something, right?”
Zuko frowned, “Yeah. I am,” he said. “In firebending.”
Sokka’s brows shot up. “Oh yeaaaah. Didn’t really think about that,” he chuckled nervously.
A beat passed in silence before both of them realized Sokka was still on top of him. Zuko twisted his wrists in Sokka’s hands, “Well? Are you gonna get off me?”
“I don’t really trust you not to turn me into bacon right now.”
“Sokka.”
Sokka laughed, “Y’know, it’s kinda funny if you think about it. Last year I used to run from you, and now I’ve got you literally pinned under me. I mean, really, it just writes itself!”
Zuko groaned, pressing his forehead to the floor. “You are…beyond annoying.”
“I’m just saying, if I had all this Kyoshi training last year, we might not even be here right now. Or maybe you’d have joined our group back then, after seeing how much of an asset to the team I am!” Sokka teased, pressing his body weight against Zuko’s arms so he could flex a muscle in Zuko’s eyeshot.
Then, Sokka went quiet for a moment. Suspiciously quiet. Zuko was not a fan of his disadvantage right now.
“Hey, who’s that fire nation girl that’s always hanging around your sister? You know, the one that can paralyze people?”
Zuko sighed, “That would be Ty Lee. Get off.”
“Yeah, Ty Lee! Man, it’d be so cool if she wasn’t the worst,” Sokka adjusted his grip a bit, like he was trying to get a better hold for something. What in the world is he planning?! “I bet I could learn a thing or two from that girl, strengthen up my fighting style a bit,” Sokka shrugged, “Eh, I bet I could be self taught. I just gotta find the right nerve…”
Before Zuko could even process what he was talking about, Sokka started poking up and down Zuko’s open sides, using one finger to poke one side, then the other, then back again. Over and over and over.
“G-GaAH!” Zuko’s body jumped under the assault, squirming under his hold. “N-No, Sokka, let me–gohoho!” He giggled involuntarily, trying his best to hide his face in the floor while also trying to jerk away from Sokka’s ticklish hold.
“No, hold on, I think I’m getting the hang of this!” Sokka teased, poking up into Zuko’s ribs. Zuko couldn’t help the squeaky giggles falling from his lips, it was mortifying. He kicked his legs out behind Sokka like it would do anything, but with how good the boy had gotten at these warrior pins, Zuko didn’t stand a chance.
“S-stohohop! This is sohoho–ahaha so stuhupid!” Zuko cackled, writhing when he felt Sokka start pinching at his bony ribs. He could feel his face growing warmer by the second, horribly embarrassed by how easily Sokka can drag him into his playful little games.
“Okay, okay, just oneeee more thing,” Sokka said before bringing his hand up to flutter soft fingers against Zuko’s neck and ears. Crapcrapcrapcrap that really tickles. Zuko immediately fell into the most disgusting, high-pitched, girly-ish giggles he’s ever produced. It. Was. Terrible.
“Nohoho! Come ohohon! This is–ahaha this is so unfahahair!” Zuko whined, pulling against the hands holding him hostage. “This is assahahault!”
Sokka cackled at that, finally letting go of his very ticklish victim. He stood and backed away enough to let Zuko catch his breath, wiping a mirthful tear from his eye.
“You–pfff!! You’re so ticklish! Who woulda guessed that?!” Sokka laughed, practically doubled over in it. Zuko grumbled on the ground, sitting up and stretching his arms.
“And you are so childish,” he groveled, before launching at Sokka while he wasn’t paying attention. He grabbed around the boy’s waist and brought him to the ground with an ‘oof!’, the pair roughing it out for a moment before Zuko got the upper hand (Sokka was still laughing too much to put up a real fight). On the ground, Zuko had him trapped in a reverse bear hug, finding an opening near Sokka’s stomach to dig his own fingers in and make Sokka howl.
“Say you’re sorry!” Zuko grunted, trying to avoid a head butt from Sokka’s frantic squirming. “Say it!”
“AAAHH! AAAHAhahaha! I’m–! I’m ssssahahahah!” Sokka cackled, struggling to find the words with fingers digging incessantly into his stomach. Even in his wild state, Sokka could tell Zuko wasn’t very used to this, his tickling-style a little more rough than what he’s used to with the others. But luckily for Zuko, Sokka was a little too ticklish for it to actually affect anything.
“What? You can dish it but you can’t take it?!” Zuko fired back with his usual angry tone, though it was really hard to take seriously when he started pinching at Sokka’s side so viciously.
“I cahaha–! It’s tooohohohoo–! AAAHH-!" Sokka's screaming laugh echoed through the temple, his head jerking back and forth. Zuko's fingers were getting tired, and this whole thing felt so stupid, but it was the principle of the thing! This is...how it works, right?
Zuko kept tickling despite not really knowing what he was doing, avoiding flailing limbs and a jerking head all the while. And right, right before he was about to just call it quits, he heard a cough from just outside his peripheral.
The pair froze, Zuko feeling his entire face grow warm in the matter of seconds. They both turned their heads slowly to see Suki standing there with her arms crossed, one eyebrow raised in question.
"You two having fun in here?" Suki asked through a smile, clearly on the verge of laughing. Zuko dropped Sokka like a sack of potatoes, standing up quickly with a finger pointed right at Sokka.
“He started this! He attacked me first, but–but I got out! And then he started laughing, and, I mean–it was so stupid! This is so stupid!” Zuko yelled in embarrassment, throwing his hands up to cover his whole face.
Suki giggled and walked over towards her boyfriend on the ground. “Aw, did the big mean firebender get you?” She teased a frowning (and blushing) Sokka. Suki held out her hand to him, “Come on, get up.”
Sokka took it with a scowl, refusing to make eye contact with Zuko. At least, until Sokka remembered how this whole thing started, his whole demeanor lighting up in an instant. “Oh you’ll never believe this. I beat Zuko. In a spar,” he whooped, looking over towards the firebending to find him scowling with his arms crossed. “Actually, it was like ten!”
“Six. It was just six,” Zuko squinted at Sokka in contempt.
“Okay, but six is still a lot compared to your one win,” Sokka boasted, wrapping an arm around his girlfriend.
Suki pulled herself out of his hold, “Uh, sure, but I think after what I saw, Zuko’s still the winner here,” she said, shooting an affirming smile Zuko’s way.
Sokka dropped his jaw, “What?! But–But I beat him! Like, TONS of times?!” He exclaimed, “And I’m the one that started that! I tickled Zuko first, he totally went down!”
“When I was already pinned!” Zuko argued, angry he couldn’t make his blush fade any faster.
Suki sucked her teeth, “Sokka, if you started this, that’s even worse,” she shrugged. “You cheated. Zuko’s clearly the winner here, he just finished what you started” Suki pat Sokka’s back, shooting Zuko an empathetic look. “Sorry my boyfriend’s so childish. If you ever want a real spar, you know where to find me.”
Zuko looked surprised, really expecting her to tease him like everybody else did. “Oh, uh…yeah, whatever. Sure.”
Suki smiled, taking Sokka by the shoulders and walking him off. Zuko could hear her scolding as they walked away, “Next time we spar, I’ll show you how a real warrior cheats.”
Zuko wasn’t really sure how to take that. In fact, he decided it was probably best to ignore whatever that meant. Instead, he just grabbed his bag and tried forgetting this whole embarrassing mess ever happened.
–
“Zuko, I’m so sorry! I’m so so so sorry, I never meant for this to happen!” Aang practically cried behind Zuko, his words muffled under the hands he used to cover his mouth in guilt. “If you never wanna train me again, I’d understand. I just…I’m so sorry. I’m so—”
“Aang, it’s fine. I already told you it’s fine,” Zuko sighed, propping his bare foot up on the stool of earth Toph made for him. “Believe me, I’ve been burned way worse than this.”
“But that’s different!” Aang cried, falling on his butt to hide his face in his knees. “I can’t believe I burned someone. Again.”
“You’re still learning. It happens,” Zuko winced when Katara took hold of his ankle to get a better look at the burn. “Trust me, I burned a few of my trainers when I was growing up too. It’s just part of firebending. Once you’ve mastered it, you won’t have to worry about it anymore.”
Aang lifted his head with a sniffle. “Yeah…I guess you’re right,” he sighed. “Still feel bad, though.”
“As long as it doesn’t affect your training going further, I really don’t care,” Zuko shrugged, leaning back against his hands.
“That’s a little rude, don’t you think?” said Katara, popping the cork from her water bottle.
“Not really. I don’t care. I’m fine, and Aang will be too,” Zuko said, before gasping as Katara let the healing water wash over his feet. He jerked his foot back off the stool, making Katara raise an eyebrow.
“Zuko?” She looked down at the empty stool. “Kinda need your foot for this.”
Aang lit up, the smile finally returned to his face when he realized with a giggle, “I forgot! Zuko’s ticklish!”
“I am not! It just surprised me!” Zuko argued, throwing his foot back on the stool with confidence (though the pout he sported said otherwise).
Katara snickered, holding her water up so Zuko could see. “Well it’s a good thing you aren’t ticklish then, cause Aang could barely sit still last time I did this to him.”
“Yeah, Toph nearly had to earthbend my hands to the ground to keep me from moving,” Aang nodded, clearly feeling more chipper than a moment ago. Zuko cringed at the thought, shaking his head to clear it from overthinking.
“That will not be necessary,” Zuko huffed. “Just get to it, I’ll be fine. We need to get back to training.”
Katara shrugged, bringing the water to his foot and starting the healing process. Zuko immediately gasped again, his foot nearly jerking off the stool. He caught himself this time, but no one in the room missed the flinch.
Well, except for Toph, but only out of technicality’s sake.
“Your hearts racing, Sparky,” Toph sang, never missing an opportunity to tease their resident grump.
“Shut up, Toph,” Zuko said through bared teeth, straining himself to keep from letting a giggle slip. He squirmed in his seat, toes clenching and unclenching involuntarily. If he can just get through this without cracking, there’ll be nothing for these weirdos to tease him about. He can do this.
“Y’know, you should probably breathe soon. Don’t want you dying on us while I’m healing you,” Katara said, looking up from her water at Zuko’s puffed cheeks and pink face. He’d been too focused to even realize he was holding his breath in the first place. Slowly, Zuko exhaled through his nose before flinching hard again at a more solid sensation in the center of his foot.
“Grrk–!” Zuko jumped, scowling at Katara who started snickering.
“Sorry, my finger slipped,” she grinned, making the other two start giggling at his expense.
“It’s really okay if you need to laugh, Zuko,” said Aang. “There’s no way I could’ve held it in like you are.”
“I said I’m fine. It doesn’t even…” Zuko huffed, the water finding a particularly sensitive spot right at the worst time possible, making him growl through a giggle. He shut his eyes tight, “Juhust shut up.”
–
At first, his days in the air on Appa were something Zuko wasn’t sure he would ever get used to. He had to admit, it was definitely cool getting to ride a sky-bison thousands of feet in the air after he’d been told his whole life the species had gone extinct with the rest of the air-benders. There was some excitement to it the first couple rides he got to experience.
But after about the fifth time, it was really starting to get old.
“I thought I knew what boredom felt like when I was out camping with Uncle, but this is really something else,” Zuko groaned, throwing his head over the side of the saddle.
“Zukoooo, remember what I keep telling you about the positive attitude?” Aang reminded him from Appa’s head, steering the bison in what felt like the same direction for hours.
“No, he’s right. This is super boring,” Sokka whined, picking at Appa’s fur with a pout.
“Don’t you guys ever, I don’t know…play any games while you’re up here?” Zuko asked, feeling a little silly about it. Playing games was so childish, but it seemed to fit this group’s whole vibe pretty well. Couldn’t hurt to ask, right?
“Yeah we used to, until Toph took it too seriously one time and Katara banned fun,” Sokka shot a look at his sister, who scoffed at the mention.
“Um, I did not ban fun. I banned Pushies,” Katara corrected him with a squint.
“Ah, Pushies. The good ole days when having a laugh wasn’t forbidden by Her Highness,” said Toph, nearly making Katara blow a fuse.
Zuko hated to ask, but this was the most entertained he’d felt in the past two hours. With an incredulous look, he asked, “What’s Pushies?”
“It was the best,” Sokka sighed like he was daydreaming. “Toph and I would push each other back and forth until one of us got too scared and called quits.”
“Which I never did, by the way–”
“Uh, not true! You know you called quits that one time-”
“Because you nearly pushed me off Appa!”
“Not true AGAIN! You couldn’t see it, but you were totally fine-”
“Oh so because I’m blind it’s my fault they won’t let us play Pushies anymore?!”
“That’s not what I meant-!”
“GUYS!” Aang shouted, throwing a stern look over his shoulder towards the group. The pair went silent before both slouching back against the saddle. “No. Pushies.”
They both grumbled to themselves, but ultimately decided it wasn’t worth the fight. Zuko looked to the sky at their bickering, thankful his temper wasn’t like it used to be.
“Games other than Pushies exist, you know. We just have to make one up,” he suggested, sitting criss-crossed to face the group.
“Did you play any games on that murder-ship you used to ride?” Katara asked with a tone, her mood clearly a bit dampened.
Zuko grimaced, “I was kinda too focused on capturing Aang for games back then.” Zuko sighed, throwing his head and arms back over the saddle to stare into the sky. “Forget it. Let’s just go back to sitting in silence.”
It seemed like the rest of the group agreed, because for the next few minutes that’s exactly what they did. The wind whistling in their ears was the only sound to focus on.
That is, until Zuko felt something tweak his side, making him squeak an awful sound. He whipped his head around to find everyone suspiciously not looking at him. Sokka picked at his fingers, Katara seemed a little too interested in the cloth of her dress, and Toph…well, she looked straight ahead, but that was to be expected.
Zuko fumed, “Who did that?”
Sokka looked up from his fingers, “Hm? Who did what?”
Oh, Zuko was so onto them. Pointing a finger at Sokka with a squint, “Don’t. Do it. Again.” He said sternly, before turning back around towards the sky. Zuko swore he could hear them snickering behind him, but hoped that would be the end of it.
Another minute went by with nothing, and for some reason Zuko really thought he evaded trouble with that intimidation move he pulled. Clearly he didn’t know this group well enough yet.
Another tweak to his side, this one closer to his ribs this time. Anything near his ribs always made him flinch hard, his elbow shooting down to cover the area with a giggly shout. Zuko growled when he faced them, “Seriously, who’s doing this?!” They all looked up at him like they were clueless. He’s gonna kill them. “Answer me!”
Finally, he heard Toph giggle, clearly unaffected by his little hissy fit. “It was me. Both times, actually,” she grinned, throwing a leg over her knee. “What, you gonna do something about it?”
Zuko’s jaw locked forward, feeling like he was breathing smoke out of his nose. His hands clenched beside him, telling himself it would probably not be the “right thing” throwing this twelve year old over the side of Appa.
With a grumble, he fixed his face and looked up to the sun above him. “You people are crazy.” Zuko crossed his arms and slumped against the saddle, decidedly not turning away from Toph this time. Everyone got a chuckle out of that, even Aang.
“No, I think Toph’s the crazy one,” he chuckled, smiling over his shoulder. “The rest of us are pretty normal, right?”
Zuko deadpanned Aang’s way. “No.”
Toph crawled over beside Zuko, who nearly flinched at her presence. “Lighten up, Sparky! Remember what Aang said? Positive attitude?” She accentuated Aang’s words with more tweaks to Zuko’s side, these far more ticklish now that she doesn’t have to hide it. Zuko jumped with a giggly shout, trying hard to hide his side with his elbow, but that just made Toph reach around his back to get his other side.
“Gah-! N-Nohoho!” He complained, pushing at her hands and face. “Quihit!”
“Cmooon I’m bored! This is the most entertained I’ve been in hours!” Toph tickled into Zuko’s ribs as she talked, making him fall over on his side in giggles. He kept pushing at her with his hands, but his stupid body kept betraying him, his elbows shooting down to cover the area too much to really fight back.
“Toph-! Tohohoph!” Zuko squealed, everyone around laughing at his funny noises. These people are the worst. “Gahaha! Get her ohoff mehehe!” He cackled, feeling her fingers vibrate into his ribs and stomach at the same time. Zuko’s eyes were scrunched tight in mirth, feeling silly and stupid and ticklish.
“This is too good. You sound like a girl!” Toph laughed, poking into his side like a typewriter. Zuko couldn’t stop giggling, flipping over on his stomach to crawl away (though he didn’t have much room, cramped on this stupid saddle with the rest of these freaks). He opted for crawling as close to Katara as he could get, praying she’d take pity on him and make Toph stop embarrassing him already.
Katara chuckled, “Okay, I think he’s had enough,” grabbing for Toph’s wrist (her hand still trying to worm it’s way under Zuko’s armpit) Katara pulled Toph away from Zuko as he slumped close to her side panting.
“Aweee, what?! I was just getting started!” Toph whined, making another grabbing motion in Zuko’s general direction that had him flinching with a squeak.
“You heard her, quit it!” Zuko griped, trying to silently maneuver himself as far from Toph as possible without her hearing. It was like a game of cat and mouse, Toph listening for any subtle sound Zuko made for her to launch her free arm in his direction, making him zip out of her reach before she could grab him.
“Cut it out, this is ridiculous!” Zuko complained, getting behind Sokka and gripping his shoulders like a human shield. “Ha! How ‘bout that, shortstack?!”
“Hey! Don’t rope me into this–AHH! NO! NONONOHohohoho!!” Sokka fell over on his side in giggles the moment Katara let go of Toph’s arm, the shorter girl launching for his sides.
“This’ll do for now!” Toph cheered, digging into Sokka’s waist with her rough fingers and making him howl. “I’ll catch you eventually, Sparky! Just wait til I’m finished with him!” she grinned wickedly, Sokka losing his mind just below her.
“But you already—! Gah, forget it,” Zuko sighed, crawling silently over beside Katara to hopefully avoid getting involved in that mess again. “She’s ruthless.”
Katara giggled, shooting Zuko a smile, “You get used to it.”
-
Zuko caught himself smiling at dinner. It was weird, usually when he smiled, it felt like an intentional move. Smiling to convince someone he’s happy, or smiling to fake innocence. But tonight…he started smiling before he even realized he was doing it.
Aang was telling some silly story from over 100 years ago, something from his childhood before all this. It was a stupid story, something Zuko would’ve found himself scoffing at if he had heard it even just a few months ago.
But things are good now. He felt good. Happiness came easy to him, like breathing or pulling fire from his hands. Zuko never thought he’d get to feel this again after everything he’d gone through, but these weirdos just had a way with him.
Something about these people, his friends, was always able to make him smile. They were annoying. They’re loud. They’re way too touchy, and always in his personal space. Like now, with Toph curled against his side as she laughed along to Aang’s story.
And yet? Zuko’s come to be okay with that. He’s come to like it about them, as crazy as it sounds.
The fire he sat in front of now didn’t have to be a threat. It was home.
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A/N : i was all over the place writing this LMAO hope yall like it anyways cause it was fun to write!! pls consider reblogging if u enjoyed!! <3
i know i'm a CP/MH blog...but i am so unbelievably tempted to write a short fic for our boy Harvey Harvington getting tickled to bits. like it's too adorable. they should'a never had the feather for an option if they didn't want people like me going feral over the concept of watching cutie quaffed-hair boy turning into a puddle of giggles.
I’m such a big fan of your writing style and headcanons!! Hope you’re doing well and thanks for all the work you put into your writing, take care of yourself and don’t feel too pressured please <3
YOU'RE SO SWEET, THANK YOU!! To hear that people actually find enjoyment in my niche little blog puts the BIGGEST grin on my face!
Hello!! I’m not sure if this has been asked/can’t remember if it’s been done; but if you’re up for it would you do A-Y for the tkl alphabet for Brian?
A: Aftercare | What is their aftercare like after a heavy round of tickling?
Brian, at his core, is an affectionate guy. Maybe it's hard to see beneath all the layers of apathy and general rudeness, but it's true, and it shows through the way he treats someone who just experienced his wrath.
It isn't likely he'll tickle anybody at all, outside of his s/o, or a tiny handful of individuals he doesn't outright despise, as he has a very professional status to maintain. So, whoever he wrecks, best be certain they mean something to him. He might tease you, but he'll also smooth your hair down, rub the residual tingles away, help you sit up, make sure you can breathe. He'll ask if you need water or anything. He's very sweet and attentive.
B: Bondage | How do they react to bondage, do they enjoy it and if yes, what is their favorite pose?
Okay.
Look, this man swears by never letting himself get into such vulnerable positions. He'll die on that hill. Being tied up is an absolute no in his book.
Unless...it's with someone who has his absolute trust. And the only person who checks that box is his s/o. Even then, it has to be mild restraint at most, because anything more and he'll go completely berserk. He has to be able to squirm and writhe. He loses his mind otherwise. Maybe tie his hands behind his back or something.
C: Chase | What are their chances in a chase, both as a lee and ler?
Brian is a man of stealth. He doesn't need to chase when he can be sneaky. And sneaky, he will be. You won't even know he's there. He'll take cover in the shadows, watching from afar. Waiting for the perfect moment to strike. He'll stay shrouded for as long as the moment requires. Then, when an opportunity presents himself, he'll move closer with silent strides and pounce.
This same method applies if someone is actively coming after him. He'll just disappear without a trace, and is very seasoned in doing so. He spent all those years hiding from Alex and company, didn't he? And he has no problem in implementing those learned skills into these specific circumstances. He'll stay out of sight until his pursuer forgets about it completely, then act like nothing ever happened.
D: Death Spot | What is their most ticklish spot?
Oh, honey. Everywhere. Literally. Everywhere. I don't think there's a single place on Brian's body that isn't ticklish to some extent, and he hates it with a burning passion, because it's such a childish yet detrimental weakness that he can't prevent in the least. Each spot can elicit a different reaction, but if you want to experience something truly powerful, you can aim for any area on the torso, or his knees.
E: Expression | How do they express their wish to tickle/be tickled?
You won't catch Brian asking to be tickled in a million years. It isn't that he doesn't like it, per se, but such a subject always makes him feel exceedingly awkward so he avoids it at any cost.
On the flip side, if he wants to tickle you, he'll probably just do it—away from prying eyes, of course. If he's doing it in reciprocation for you being annoying, he might shoot a few cryptic warnings your way, but that's pretty much all you'll get.
F: Fight | What is their behavior in a tickle fight like?
When he goes, he goes hard. This is a defense mechanism to ensure he keeps the upper hand, because he knows that, realistically, if he's overpowered, he won't stand a chance. He's pretty good at dodging attacks, so that's why it's imperative to catch him off-guard.
G: Gentle | How do they react to gentle tickles?
Oh Lordy, help this man. He loses his sanity. They're just so awful and torturous and he'll release the softest, most authentic giggles you'll ever hear come out of his mouth as he wriggles around. Sometimes, if you listen closely enough, you'll hear a snort.
H: Habits | As a lee/ler or both, do they have specific habits when it comes to tickling?
He will pin you down. Like completely. He's taking no chances, ensuring his lee can't move and therefore cannot reciprocate. He might go easier on you if he knows you're just as sensitive as he is and don't pose as big of a threat, but he's still keeping your arms immobile. He's strong, so this isn't very hard as long as he's in control.
I: Interrogation | How well would they handle a tickle interrogation?
I'm sorry, but no. He would break immediately. He has no shot of suppressing his reactions, and even less of a shot handling it long enough to escape without giving away the information. By the five minute mark, he's blubbering and writhing and his brain has turned to mush, so he can't formulate a plan. If the torture is constant, he will snap like a twig within thirty minutes. Poor dude just can't handle it.
J: Joy | Their absolute favorite thing about tickling?
He does, as surprising as it may be, like to laugh. He shuts his emotions off all the time and stops himself from feeling anything. It gets miserable, ya know? So he welcomes a nice reprieve every now and then, in the company of someone who has his faith and love wholeheartedly.
When he's the one doing the tickling, it can be for a variety of reasons: either he just wants to see someone come apart, he wants to get back at them for being a nuisance without actually harming them, or he just genuinely wants to make them feel happy (plus he enjoys hearing people laugh with no reservations; it reminds him that they're all still capable of normal human emotions). But again, he likely won't tickle anyone if he doesn't care about them deeply.
And don't tell anybody, but each time he witnesses a tickle fight between his housemates, he's grinning a little beneath his mask.
K: Killer Move | As a ler, do they have special skills to use against their lees and drive them crazy with?
As an impossibly ticklish person himself, he typically knows where to target when he's the attacker. And honestly, the method he uses depends on the lee and his mood. If it's Sally, for instance, he'll be gentler, unless she's being particularly irritating. He doesn't really have a single skill he uses on everybody.
L: Laughter | What does their laughter sound like when they are tickled?
Oh my goodness. Brian is a scale of sound. Usually, his laugh is breathier, but it can easily turn high-pitched or more powerful if you move your fingers even a little to the left. To evoke softer chortles, ease up, be more tender, but still put pressure behind your touch. To get loud, desperate cackles, don't hold back.
M: Mornings | Their tickle behavior during mornings?
Brian is a morning person, but that doesn't mean he wakes up with the thought "ya know what, I feel like preying on some people today". Again, if you're his s/o, or the little ghost girl, it's a pretty safe bet, but if you're literally anyone else, he will break your wrist or shoot out your kneecap if you so much as allude to tickling him. He doesn't play games, and you will get hurt if you suspect otherwise.
N: Nights | Their tickle behavior during nights?
Listen, he's on edge all the time, so it would be nice to have an opportunity to unwind. Unless he's just really tired or irritable, he may very well be in a more playful mood, but it usually has to be prompted first.
O: Online | Text messaging and social media, do they have some kind of online tickly behavior to tease their lee or ler with?
Uh, no. His phone is only used to communicate with his peers about work-related stuff. It would never even cross his mind to do something like that over text.
P: Partner In Crime | If they were to go after a lee and accept the aid of a tickle partner, who do they prefer to join hands with and why?
Once upon a time, it would have been Tim. They were best friends, after all, and often participated in tickle fights and such before everything with Marble Hornets went down. But then that bond fell apart, and now they're nothing more than two people forced together through circumstance, maintaining a strictly professional relationship, as that's what Slenderman requires of them.
Nowadays, he'd probably just work alone. As he does in many other things.
Q: Question | Their response to the question ‘are you ticklish’?
He will stiffen. A million thoughts will race through his head. He will step as far away from the asker as he deems necessary, his voice level and doing a skilled job at masking his hesitance toward the subject. "Even if I was, that is not a piece of information that would be useful for anyone. If you're gonna ask me questions, at least make sure they're not stupid." Then he'd carry on with whatever he was doing before, seemingly unbothered but with his senses now heightened, as if waiting to defend himself.
R: Role | Lee or ler, what is generally their main role?
He's a switch, really, and can be whatever the situation calls for. He likes both roles equally, though he likes to pretend otherwise.
S: Safeword | If they were to suggest the safeword for a tickle session, which word would it be?
If it was an actual tickle session, and he was the ler, he'd probably let you pick whatever word you wanted, though the chances you'd need it are slim, as he's good at guessing limits and likely won't push you to that degree.
However, if he was the lee, he'd probably just shout the first fruit that came to mind. Coconuts or bananas or grapes. He finds that it's easy to remember and glaringly obvious and there's no way it could be mistaken for another word. "APRICOT!" he'd scream through a flurry of helpless wheezes. It's quite funny.
T: Teasing | Their most favorite methods of teasing their lee/ler?
To be honest, the most he'll do is list off the reasons he's attacking you, to start with, in that same monotonous voice. He might giggle along with you if your reactions are particularly contagious, or tell you how cute you are when you're laughing, but that's about it.
U: Unusual | Do they have some unusual tickle spots? Where?
Behind his ears. Under his knees. The top of his feet. The palms of his hands. His face. Even his freakin butt is ticklish. I'm telling you, you could go for any area on his body and have him in hysterics in no time at all. It basically just boils down to: "what spot is easiest to reach?"
V: Victim | As a ler, who is their favorite lee and what makes this person their ultimate victim?
Again, his s/o, and Sally, once in a blue moon. That's it. Maybe, if he wasn't so obsessed with maintaining his air of authority and seriousness, he'd jump on the "torment Cody" bandwagon, and he'll admit, he has been tempted to do so a couple times, but his rationale outweighed that short-lived desire.
W: Word | What is their reaction to the T-word? Can they say it out loud or do they get embarrassed?
Okay. This one's a little tricky, and it entirely depends on how tired he is. If you catch him after he's had a full night's sleep, he won't be affected at all and can spout it out with all the carelessness in the world. But mention tickling when he's running on fumes and is on the verge of delirium? He will get flustered, and though it's hard to tell because of his mask, his body language conveys it, as he'll subtly try to inch himself away from the conversation and keep his arms planted against his torso tightly, and he'll go completely silent.
X: X-Over | In a crossover AU, which other fandom character would be a fitting tickle fight opponent for them and why?
Axel from MCSM. My headcanon is that Axel, despite his size, is just as—or potentially even more—ticklish than Brian, so I think pinning them against each other would garner interesting results. With Brian's evasion and stealth, and Axel's battle experience and love for chaos, this fight probably wouldn't last a long time, and there probably wouldn't even be a winner, but it would be amusing to watch nonetheless.
Y: YOU | Any personal self or reader-insert tickle fantasies / headcanons to share with this character?
Brian used to be a lovable ray of sunshine before the Operator and Alex struck, who was very big on physical affection. Even though he had a clear disadvantage, he'd still tickle his friends a lot, and his family members, cause he adored making them laugh. His friends also tickled him often because they found it funny how sensitive he was.
When he met Tim, he gave him the same treatment, albeit with a little more caution. Slowly but surely, he pushed him out of his shell and got him to enjoy being touched in such an innocent, playful fashion again.
Hii, can you do A—Y for Jeff if you’re still doing the tickle alphabet?
A: Aftercare | What is their aftercare like after a heavy round of tickling?
Honestly, this entirely depends on his relationship with the 'lee in general. People who he's really close to, like Liu, really only get laughed at before he takes his exit. If he's romantically interested in you, he'll be a bit gentler, like rub your back or something until you catch your breath. He won't tickle anyone he doesn't care about to some extent, so blatant cruelty after the fact won't happen.
B: Bondage | How do they react to bondage, do they enjoy it and if yes, what is their favorite pose?
Do not try to tie this man up or you will get stabbed. Seriously. He has bad PTSD from being restrained, so he will immediately go into his fight or flight response no matter who's doing it.
C: Chase | What are their chances in a chase, both as a lee and ler?
He's pretty athletic, so he has a good chance of winning either way. If he's the one doing the chasing, he'll probably give up after a few minutes of no success and think up a more effective strategy; if he's the one being chased, he'll likely turn the tables because he hates feeling like prey.
D: Death Spot | What is their most ticklish spot?
His whole torso, really—but specifically his ribs. Attacking them will make him cackle like a hyena on drugs.
E: Expression | How do they express their wish to tickle/be tickled?
He doesn't like to admit he enjoys being tickled, and oftentimes he won't even know he's in a 'lee mood until someone gets him, which doesn't happen often. Liu can read him like a book though, so when Jeff starts showing uncharacteristic affection or becomes twice as annoying as he usually is, he knows what to do.
On the flip side, Jeff is a 'ler at heart, and the few people he calls his friends get bullied pretty regularly, if only in small intervals or in passing. Jeff disguises it as him being mean, but secretly he likes just having that sort of physical closeness with people.
F: Fight | What is their behavior in a tickle fight like?
Go big or go home. You are not winning a fight against this guy. He'll pull out all his favorite tactics and have you writhing in no time. If, by chance, you can get the upper hand a couple times, it won't last for long, cause he'll reciprocate with twice the energy and come out the ultimate champion.
G: Gentle | How do they react to gentle tickles?
He's a naturally rough guy, so he doesn't really do 'gentle'. His body doesn't, either; you want a reaction out of him, you have to put effort into it, because feather-like touches won't usually affect him. The most it'll elicit is a tiny huff and a flinch.
H: Habits | As a lee/ler or both, do they have specific habits when it comes to tickling?
He grew up with the perfect practice dummy: Liu, so he absolutely knows how to scope out all your worst spots and take advantage of them. Even though he despises being held down, he will 100% sit on his 'lee and make sure they can't move an inch. He's very strong, so they won't easily be able to escape.
I: Interrogation | How well would they handle a tickle interrogation?
Lots of cursing, lots of squirming, lots of threats. Still, he wouldn't give in quickly. And when he inevitably got loose, he would come after the perpetrator with a vengeance.
J: Joy | Their absolute favorite thing about tickling?
It makes him feel like a kid again. He didn't have a great childhood by any means, but there were always days when Liu would tickle him to lift his spirits, or he would tackle Liu when he was feeling playful, or one of them would initiate a fight. Those memories reside in his mind fondly.
K: Killer Move | As a ler, do they have special skills to use against their lees and drive them crazy with?
He does this scribble thing with his nails that makes his 'lee lose their shit. That and he'll pinpoint their worst area and focus entirely on that until the person is wheezing.
L: Laughter | What does their laughter sound like when they are tickled?
He has kind of a raspy voice, so his laughter is no different. He'll snort a lot, and if you can locate the correct spot and use the right method, you'll have him giving full-blown belly laughs, and it's so joyful to hear someone as guarded as Jeff let himself go to such a large degree.
M: Mornings | Their tickle behavior during mornings?
He will actually break your hand if you attempt to tickle him early in the day. The only thing keeping him sane right now is an energy drink, don't you dare mess with him. He's a grumpy boy.
N: Nights | Their tickle behavior during nights?
It depends on how well his day went. If he's in a decent mood, he might be willing to participate in such an activity. If he's super tired or just really cranky, don't test him, because he could either unleash his wrath on you or snap your neck.
O: Online | Text messaging and social media, do they have some kind of online tickly behavior to tease their lee or ler with?
No. All interactions like this are done in person with him. It would feel weird to do it another way.
P: Partner In Crime | If they were to go after a lee and accept the aid of a tickle partner, who do they prefer to join hands with and why?
This is very dependent on the 'lee and who's around to witness the attack. Would he ever plan an ambush with someone? No. Would he let someone spontaneously jump in to double the intensity of the 'lee's experience? Maybe. He'd be more willing to accept some people than others. Jonathan? No, never. Kagekao? He doesn't necessarily like him, but he knows he lives for chaos, so it's possible.
Q: Question | Their response to the question ‘are you ticklish’?
Narrowed eyes, a defensive scoff. "Of course not. What are you, stupid?"
R: Role | Lee or ler, what is generally their main role?
'Ler. He likes being in control.
S: Safeword | If they were to suggest the safeword for a tickle session, which word will it be?
Literally just admit that he's superior and he'll probably let you go. He needs that ego boost.
T: Teasing | Their most favorite methods of teasing their lee/ler?
Playful insulting, crude words that hold no meaning. "Wow, you sound like a dying chimp right now," "Uncontrollable laughter looks pretty pathetic on you," "Are you really crying? What a baby."
U: Unusual | Do they have some unusual tickle spots? Where?
Squeeze his knees and he will go berserk. It's common for his brother to use this to catch him off-guard randomly.
V: Victim | As a ler, who is their favorite lee and what makes this person their ultimate victim?
Liu, mainly because they're so close and he knows exactly how to make him unravel.
W: Word | What is their reaction to the T-word? Can they say it out loud or do they get embarrassed?
He does not have a single problem with it, but he knows Liu does, so he uses that as ammo against him occasionally.
X: X-Over | In a crossover AU, which other fandom character would be a fitting tickle fight opponent for them and why?
Sans. Dude's got supernatural powers and Jeff wouldn't stand a chance. I don't think Sans can even be tickled anyway, since he's a literal skeleton, so Jeff would be trying so hard only to keep losing. Papyrus might be a good fit too.
Y: YOU | Any personal self or reader-insert tickle fantasies / headcanons to share with this character?
In an alternate reality where Jeff and Liu could live normal lives, I can see Liu bringing home a girlfriend and then Jeff proceeds to casually embarrass Liu by wrecking him and encouraging the girlfriend in question to join.
A: Aftercare | What is their aftercare like after a heavy round of tickling?
Kagekao loves a good time, but he also knows when to stop his antics and settle down a bit for another person's sake. This isn't any different from the way he behaves after going down on someone hard or for long periods. Depending on how affected the victim is, his aftercare could range anywhere from a couple teasing pokes and a lighthearted mock to giggling gently and stroking their back until they catch their breath, asking if they're okay. He isn't a monster—he's not gonna push his 'lee too far, and if he does, he'll feel bad about it for a long time.
B: Bondage | How do they react to bondage, do they enjoy it and if yes, what is their favorite pose?
As much as Kage loves to be the one pulling the strings, he can also step back and let other people take the lead when they really want to. And honestly? He doesn't mind bondage at all—in fact he kind of loves it (although you'll be hard-pressed to get him to admit that).
He's the sort of person who either needs to be completely in-control or completely vulnerable and helpless. There is no in-between, and that's why positions that 100% disable him from fighting back even a little bit are best. He can squirm and snicker all he wants, but he ain't getting away.
C: Chase | What are their chances in a chase, both as a lee and ler?
Ha. Haha. Lemme tell you something: if he wants you as his prey, he's gonna get you, there's no 'maybe'. With his super demon speed and the uncanny skill he has for climbing walls and ceilings, no amount of running will save you from him. That being said, he'll definitely play with you first, make you think you're outrunning him, make you think you're escaping—then he'll catch up.
Same goes for if he's being chased. If he doesn't wanna be caught, he won't be caught, but he'll definitely make you think you're winning for a time just to hear your grunts of frustration when you realize he's toying with you.
D: Death Spot | What is their most ticklish spot?
It is really hard to successfully tickle Kage, which is why most assume he isn't ticklish at all. But, here's a secret—he does have his weak points. They're just difficult to get to, especially if he and the person seeking those points aren't romantically involved or in like, because that's really the only time he'll let them get that close to him.
The first and most accessible area is his stomach. He's super talented at hiding how sensitive it is, but only for a few moments. The next place is his back, but not just anywhere on his back, no: you have to be precise. You have to target the spot between his shoulder blades, right on the spine. The back of his ribs can elicit some interesting reactions too, but it isn't guaranteed. Lastly, his feet. He will absolutely lose his shit and he will definitely hurt you, even if he doesn't mean to. That's why it's important to ensure he can't move.
E: Expression | How do they express their wish to tickle/be tickled?
He just does it lmao. There usually isn't a warning: if Kagekao wants to tickle someone, he will tickle someone. Sometimes, if you pay close enough attention, you'll catch him staring, as if thinking up a game plan, contemplating his urges, or merely to creep you out.
And he does enjoy being tickled, but as I said, most don't do it because he either pretends not to be ticklish or is too scary and no one wants to risk having a demon on their back. Plus, he's just amazing at gaining and keeping the upperhand, so he doesn't really give anyone a chance to tickle him. It's like a challenge to him—can they manage to get him or will he continue his reign of being the best tickler? In the case he has a particular urge to be tickled, he'll just randomly initiate a tickle fight and tone back his defenses in the hopes his target will reciprocate.
F: Fight | What is their behavior in a tickle fight like?
Can be rough and ruthless or sweet and playful, it depends on his opponent and what started the 'tickle fight' in question. He never attacks out of genuine anger, so he'll always have mercy...eventually.
G: Gentle | How do they react to gentle tickles?
If it's like a feathery touch or a timid poke or something, he really won't do more than flinch or grin. Light scratches, however, send him (especially if it's in his Top 3 Spots).
H: Habits | As a lee/ler or both, do they have specific habits when it comes to tickling?
He has claws. Best believe they're his main tool. No amount of layers will save who he chooses to use them on.
On the 'lee side, he's big on making fun of the 'ler and teasing them, no matter how hard he's laughing. Daring them to do their worst.
I: Interrogation | How well would they handle a tickle interrogation?
Squirmy, struggling to stifle his laughter, promising that when—not if—he gets out, they will regret messing with him. Solid as steel for the first few days, but eventually exhaustion weighs him down, and his body just wants a break, so he might give up the information, especially if it isn't extremely important.
J: Joy | Their absolute favorite thing about tickling?
Sharing laughter, bonding, the physical contact, the closeness. All of it, he adores. Wouldn't trade the experience for anything.
K: Killer Move | As a ler, do they have special skills to use against their lees and drive them crazy with?
C L A W S . Also has this infuriatingly flustering habit of teasing his 'lee, mocking their laughter, making fun of their reactions. Giggling at their fruitless attempts to get away or return his gestures. But mostly his claws. He knows just how to use them too. They make people ten times more sensitive, I swear.
L: Laughter | What does their laughter sound like when they are tickled?
His voice is really demonic and broken—kinda like an old VHS recording, with hints of hellish entity and Japanese accent. The volume of his naturally loud voice intensifies the longer the attack goes on, and he'll spew incoherent sentences in his native tongue while cackling and hiccuping. It's funny, watching him unravel.
M: Mornings | Their tickle behavior during mornings?
Kage wakes up every day with the instinct to wreak havoc on someone, so he's definitely sneak-attacked a few people who were trying to eat their breakfast in peace.
N: Nights | Their tickle behavior during nights?
This is when he's most likely to pounce. It's been a long day, all he wants to do is enjoy life and unwind. He normally goes after individuals who desire the same thing, but when he's feeling particularly masochistic he'll seek out someone grumpier just for the amusement of it.
O: Online | Text messaging and social media, do they have some kind of online tickly behavior to tease their lee or ler with?
He really only uses his phone to text his housemates, so not really? He might send out an "I'll get ya" every now and then, but that's it.
P: Partner In Crime | If they were to go after a lee and accept the aid of a tickle partner, who do they prefer to join hands with and why?
His bestie Zero, of course. They've pranked others together many times—why should this be any different? Although he'd definitely do the tickling himself and get Zero's help just holding the person down, since she can be pretty mean and he doesn't want to give the 'lee any bruises.
Q: Question | Their response to the question ‘are you ticklish’?
Cocky pose, mischievous tone. No fear or reluctance whatsoever. "Come over here and find out, why don't you~?"
R: Role | Lee or ler, what is generally their main role?
'Ler, unquestionably. He just has that dominant, playful energy and loves making people laugh (even if it is unwillingly sometimes).
S: Safeword | If they were to suggest the safeword for a tickle session, which word will it be?
You want him to stop, you gotta yell, "Kage is King, and he's a handsome king, and his pranks are really funny, and I will never criticize his amazing ideas ever again." If you can't recite the whole thing, too bad, he ain't stopping. (Just kidding, but it's comical watching you try to say it without breaking into more hysterics when you think your sanity depends on doing that very thing.)
T: Teasing | Their most favorite methods of teasing their lee/ler?
Telling them exactly what he's doing and when he's doing it and cooing things like, "Wow, what a cute squirmy thing you are", and "aww, look at you, can't get away, how sad." Very gifted with his words.
U: Unusual | Do they have some unusual tickle spots? Where?
A place literally nobody knows about—even Kage himself—is his ears/neck region. The only person who would ever find out about this is his s/o. This area would draw out the tiniest chortles from the demon boy; sounds he didn't even know he was capable of. And it'd be fricken adorable too, he'd be jerking his head and hiking up his shoulders, tenderly pushing his s/o away, too startled to genuinely fight back. Not that he really wants to.
V: Victim | As a ler, who is their favorite lee and what makes this person their ultimate victim?
He and Liu go at it pretty often. He also likes messing with Cody (of course) and Sally, and even Zero on occasion. She never takes it personally and just takes her revenge in other ways.
W: Word | What is their reaction to the T-word? Can they say it out loud or do they get embarrassed?
Literally has no problem with it whatsoever. If he finds out you do, however, you aren't hearing the end of it.
X: X-Over | In a crossover AU, which other fandom character would be a fitting tickle fight opponent for them and why?
Peter Pan. Hear me out: the dude can fly, Kage can climb. They're both playful, charismatic, mischievous, and stubborn. Kage would definitely win in the end, but Peter would put up a good fight. And afterward, they'd conspire to jump Captain Hook.
Y: YOU | Any personal self or reader-insert tickle fantasies / headcanons to share with this character?
Capable and creepy enough to be a horror movie villain, but he'd just run around chasing people with wiggly fingers and attack them at random intervals for a few minutes at a time before letting them leave and starting the chase all over again.