Headcannons of the Once Upon A Witchlight Krew cuddling witht the reader!
Hope you enjoy! Feel free to request anything you want!
Love ya!
Kremy Lecroux:
Always tries to make cuddling look like it was your idea, not his
Very still once settled, like he’s conserving energy (or pretending he isn’t enjoying it)
Will casually adjust your position like he’s optimizing a business deal, not affection
He’s cold. Like, noticeably reptile-cold. You will eventually start stealing his cloak or regretting your choices
Extremely steady, doesn’t fidget, and somehow makes the whole situation feel oddly safe
Score: 7/10 (loses points for temperature, gains points for accidental emotional stability)
Gideon Coal:
Starts a little stiff, but not uncomfortable—more like he’s unsure how to “do” closeness properly
Doesn’t initiate, but immediately settles once you’re leaning on him and subtly adjusts so you’re more comfortable
Over time he relaxes in small ways: less tension in his shoulders, steadier breathing, leaning in just slightly without realizing it
If you fall asleep on him, he stays very still out of care, not duty, like he doesn’t want to disturb you
Protective instinct is always there, but it comes through as calm watchfulness rather than intensity
Score: 9/10 (very grounding and gentle once he relaxes, only loses a point because he’s still a bit reserved at first)
Gricko Grimgrin:
Immediately attaches himself to you in some unpredictable angle and stays there
Talks constantly, then suddenly goes quiet mid-cuddle because he forgot what he was saying
Treats personal space like a myth invented by people who don’t cuddle enough
If you move even slightly, assumes catastrophic abandonment and clings harder
Zero spatial awareness, occasionally makes it hard to breathe or move
Extremely affectionate, very emotionally transparent, makes you feel wanted at all times
Score: 9/10 (would be 10 if he understood “not suffocating you” as a concept)
Moring Frost:
Positions himself behind or slightly beside you rather than directly on top of you
One arm loosely around you like a safety measure, not restriction
Rarely speaks, but always seems alert enough that you don’t have to be
Instinctively adjusts to block cold, noise, or intrusion without being asked
Not very physically “cuddly” in a traditional sense—more like being guarded than hugged
Deeply grounding presence, makes you feel protected without effort
Score: 8/10 (loses some points for emotional distance, gains them for pure safety energy)
Torbek:
Starts off hesitant, hovering near you like he’s not sure he’s allowed to be there
Slowly relaxes into contact if you don’t move away, usually staying very still afterward
Tends to hold onto sleeves, edges of clothing, or sit just at the boundary of touch
Clearly overthinks the entire situation but clearly enjoys it
Nervous energy can make him a bit stiff and unsure at first
Very gentle, very earnest, and clearly values every second of closeness
Score: 7.5/10 (soft and sincere, just needs confidence updates)
Hootsie:
Treats closeness as instinct rather than concept—if you’re safe, she’s there
Naturally drapes herself over or beside you with heavy, grounding weight
Makes soft, content noises and adjusts her position based on comfort rather than awareness
Reacts instantly if anything feels threatening, becoming protective without hesitation
Can be a lot of weight and space if you’re not expecting a full owlbear situation
Unmatched warmth, extremely comforting presence, very protective without asking anything back
Defo making biscuts on you like a cat
Score: 9/10 (basically a living weighted blanket with instincts)
Alright and there it is! I hope you enjoyed it and if you have any notes please do let me know, I love getting feedback. And requests! So if you have any please don't be shy!
If you were to ask Gricko what a perfect day would look like to him, it would probably be something involving you, Hootsie, and a day out at the zoo. Ask again, and his mind would wander to a sunny beach with popsicles, margaritas, and enough food to put the lot of you in a coma. Ask yet another time, and he'd start describing some far-off land with monstrosities you've never heard of and how badly he wants to spy one with his own eyes. Point being, Gricko is a man of adventure -- he lives every moment like it could be his last, experiencing life to the absolute fullest.
Even his version of a calm and relaxing day would probably drive the average person mad -- and with all credit to him, it's not like he's goes out in search of chaos. He just… chaos has a way of finding itself to him. He's plagued by cartoonish happenstance.
Still, it seems the universe has enough respect to grant a sliver of tranquility at the end of the day. Like a good father, Gricko is very adamant about winding down at the end of the night -- for everyone. Which means that when the clock strikes 7:00pm, Hootsie's in the bath, and the Fly-Pad is put away for the night… much to her dismay. By 8:00 her fur is braided, her feathers preened, and her claws clipped. Every step is very important, and he's not afraid to scold anyone who tries to break their routine, or heaven forbid rile her up.
And of course, with you being part of the family, this means you're also part of the nightly routine. With the lives you all lead you can't really say that your days of wild adventures are over just yet… but now, the nights belong to the family. And admittedly, its a nice way to unwind at the end of the day. Best of all is when you pile into bed at night -- as Hootsie's gotten older she's started to take up more and more of the bed, but you don't have the heart to complain about it. How could you, when everything is so peaceful? Her soft hoots as she drifts off to sleep… the gentle breaths of your lover as he nestles himself in your arms, hyperactive tapping slowing as his body begins to relax…
There's never a dull day with Gricko, but the nights are always calm.
Prompt: Blue - Calm
Future blue requests might connect to different prompts! <3 Thank you for reading, and happy pride! <3
Absolutely! Shorter post for today -- trying to catch up with the combo of missing a couple days, and work being a nightmare... but rest assured, I've always got more Pyke in the works. Enjoy! <3
He's a bit of a melancholic drunk, which is precisely why he draws the line at getting tipsy. The days of being a reckless party animal are long, long behind him now -- not that he was ever all that wild, but still, you could have gotten a song or two out of him in his early 20s. But today, his ideal night of drinking involves laying on the couch while watching old episodes of whatever sci-fi show's decided to pop up in his memory.
Not that you're complaining, of course. While he doesn't get drunk enough to completely lose his inhibitions, he does get a little bit more touchy and sweet. A hand that might casually rest around your shoulders while sober will start to absentmindedly trace circles on the skin, or wander up and down soothingly.
If you're really adamant about going to a bar though, he'll oblige you… just don't expect to be climbing the rooftops or anything afterwards. He doesn't drink nearly enough to lose his wits -- especially when out in public -- and he's not afraid to put you on a leash if he's got to. Not in the hot way either, much to your dismay -- he's just trying to keep you from smoking 100 drunk cigarettes, and from wandering into traffic.
…He's not above drunk walking to get food, though. He's too cool to admit it, but he does love the way the alcohol makes the city lights look brighter, and how you cling to him a bit more while you walk. That's as far as drunk adventures go with Pyke though. Your company is thrilling enough, and Stars know you two get into enough trouble with your… unique profession. Why bother making more trouble?
Prompt: Red - Adventure
Future red requests might connect to different prompts! <3 Thank you for reading, and happy pride! <3
Got a post for Ko in my physical drafts, unfortunately my laptop blue screened while I was opening up my writing software to digitalize it, so… post tomorrow
SORRY FOR NO POST YESTERDAY/SAT… saw the TADC movie, no spoilers, but it’s really good. It’s really really good. Like oh my god, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted.
happy pride month!! :D may i request (Little) Green for gricko?
Happy pride!! <3 And absolutely!! Always good to see another Gricko enjoyer out there o7 Enjoy!! <3
"Look Hootsie, over there. No, a little more- a little more to the left… up…" Gricko gently takes her head in his hands, tilting her gaze towards where he's pointing.
From your position cliffside, the ocean seems nearly infinite. Stretching across the horizon, the ocean glimmers in the twilight in the most brilliant blue -- the only indication of the life within being the subtle shifting of the waves, and…
Off in the distance, the head of a horse breaches the surface of the water from below, before rocketing forth in a grand leap. Your eyes trace the pattern of the beast, how its teal fur transitions into shiny cerulean scales, and-- Just like that, it's back beneath the surface. But then there's another splash… and then another, and another. Hundreds of hippocampi make their way through the ocean in their own little pods, migrating to warmer waters.
Hootsie chirps in excitement, her eyes lighting up as she finally spots the spectacle. She shifts back and forth excitedly on her paws, and you and Gricko smile at one another behind her. Your hands meet over her fur, digits interlocking before his gaze returns to the horizon, pointing out more of the beasts to the excitable cub. Your heart swells at the sight, and doubly so at every chirp and hoot of joy she lets out. So much so that you can't help but smooth down her feathers affectionately, and when she leans into you, you've never felt like you belonged in a family more.
And just as the sun sets below the horizon, signaling the end of the migration, her head comes to rest against your shoulder… and a pair of lips, ever so fond, meet your own. Love, in its purest of forms.
Prompt: Green - Nature (Physical)
Future green requests might connect to different prompts! <3 Thank you for reading, and happy pride! <3
for the mini fic series, can i request pyke and pink please? (or green, if you aren't doing pink) hydrate or die straight, or whatever that saying was !!
Absolutely!! Went with pink on this one <3 (and YES BOSS o7 finally, something in my system other than an energy drink)
'The weather here is nice at night,' you think to yourself.
The wall of the hotel is firm against your back as you lean against it, taking in the cool night air. The heat was blistering in the daytime, but now with the dual moons overhead, its calmed to a comfortable temperance. As the days go on, it seems like every bounty is a little more dangerous than the last, so when you get open-and-shut cases like these, it's a bit of a treat. Stars know you all need it.
The crunching of gravel beneath boots brings you out of your thoughts, the familiar rhythm alerting you to Pyke's approach as he rounds the corner and takes up a spot against the wall beside you. A comforting presence, its not long before you fall back into your own thoughts, savoring the peace he always seems to bring with him. In the back of your mind you vaguely recognize him lighting up a cigarette, before shoving his hands into his jacket pockets -- casual as ever.
It wasn't always like this -- once, there was a time where you struggled to gauge the silence, but now those worries seem so far away. You didn't really understand the true experience of a comforting silence until you met him. Still, it's all the more a treat when you two do chat. And its just then that he speaks, as though having read your mind.
"Any idea what this thing actually is?"
You look over to him, and dangling from his middle finger is a keychain -- a very cute, and very familiar keychain. You grin, so fond that it makes your heart flutter in your chest, and its then that he tosses it over to you. It lands in your hands perfectly, and you take the time to admire it closer.
You had been looking at the little critter in the earlier half of this bounty -- just a quick glance at the mini stuffed animal while casing your target. You can't imagine it held your attention for more than a few moments, and yet like always, Pyke had caught on to your interest. And that's just the thing -- that attentiveness, these small acts of kindness… they've been more frequent lately. Its like any time you avoid buying something for yourself, Pyke will come in at the last seconds before you leave to hand that very thing over to you. Its sweet, painfully so.
You turn the keychain, admiring its tiny face; it's chubby little body; the fluffy tail, and poorly-sewn dots for eyes... It's adorable. Positively adorable. I mean really, is there anyone in the multiverse who doesn't love…
"A shrewell," you smile, "Didn't know you liked the cute and fuzzies, Pyke. Putting this one on your keyring?"
The comment gets a huff of laughter out of him, and you take that as a win.
"Seriously though, thank you," you say, "how do you always know when I'm holding back on buying trivial shit like this, huh?"
He shrugs."I like to think I know you pretty well."
And with that he flicks the ash off his cigarette, not elaborating any further.
This time its your turn to huff out a laugh, and you twiddle with the plush's rounded ears as you try to figure out your next words. Truthfully, the thing is only worth a couple of bucks -- Hell, the shop he got it from probably overpriced it. But the idea that he's thinking of you…
"Yeah, you do. Thanks, Pyke."
"Don't mention it."
Prompt: Pink- Kindness
Future pink requests might connect to different prompts! <3 Thank you for reading, and happy pride! <3
Every life is a note in the music of existence that echoes through infinity. So when you feel insignificant and alone, just remember we're all irreplaceable parts of that grand cosmic melody: The Stardust Rhapsody.
