brilliance or ruthless

Danvers wolves fall at two ends of the spectrum. Some are brutally vicious. Touched in the head and unmanageable. Others have too much going on in their head. Brilliant but soft.

[danverswolf]

I like being responsible. I like helping. I like protecting. And I’m sure that says something less than admirable about my character, but I can’t help it. I am a leader. I like to be in control and be responsible for others, and I take that responsibility very seriously.

( mutuals only / selective / slow activity ) rp blog for the alpha of the north american werewolf pack JEREMY DANVERS from the women of the otherworld series by kelley armstrong, with verses for tvdu, baldurs gate 3, & more. loved by kira (28). she/her

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[troubleah]

              “Friends.” Leah speaks countless languages from countless places, many long forgotten to time, but that simple word still tastes oh so strange on her tongue. Maybe because it’s directed at her. Maybe because @danverswolf’s naive enough to actually believe it. “Is that what you think we are?”

              She realizes, with clarity so stark it turns her blood into ice and her face into stone, that she has grown attached to the man. That she enjoys his company and the wicked wit hidden beneath that quiet demeanor of his. That if ( when ) something bad happens to him, she’ll move on ( if there’s one thing she’s excellent at, it’s that: moving on, running away, always running away ) but it will hurt. And what does that make Jeremy, if not a target? 

              Giving a damn about mortals is a weakness. Why can’t she fully weed it out?

              For a moment, she watches him in silence. Not moving. Not blinking. “Then take my advice, friend.” Her tone is almost gentle; as gentle as the sharp edge of a knife can be. “The more Mikaelsons you care about, the higher chance you - and everyone you’ve ever loved - will die a pointless painful death. Don’t let yourself believe you’re special. You're not.”

[danverswolf]

He watches her with his usual neutral expression and the slightest tilt of his head as she processes. He should have known that would put her on the defense - nothing can bring a Mikaelson anxiety like the realisation that there are people who care about them. Or rather; that there are people that can be used against them. It's not an entirely unfounded fear, from what he's learned.

But oh; how lonely that must be.

"I know." he says simply. Because he does know. It has been a concern in the back of his mind since meeting Freya, since watching her and Nick get closer, and seeing Karl and Elijah's relationship develop. Of course it's been a concern; his job is to protect his pack. But he's been taking precautions, magical and otherwise, to ensure his pack are protected. "I assure you, thinking I'm special is the last thing I ever plan to do."

[danverswolf]

☕ - What's their favorite hot drink?

old headcanon meme ( @deceptivemorals )

it's probably very situational! i don't think he has a 100% favourite hot drink that he'd choose every time. he enjoys coffee, his default order is likely just a basic black coffee but he enjoys trying different kinds. he also likes teas, and will brew some tea up for himself or others when its late at night and need something nice, warm and probably calming. hot chocolates are nice during the winter, especially when it's snowing and the pack are having a bonfire or something like that.

[danverswolf]

me, trying to encourage people to read the women of the otherworld series: the first book came out 25 years ago and whew boy you can tell but its stILL GOOD I SWEAR

[creativepromptsforwriting]

So, that trope where one character thinks they don't stand a chance with the other, while the other thinks they're already happily in a committed relationship with each other - it's a top-tier trope.

[noblcedits]

I love you. Know that.

[chaiisms]

BALDURS GATE 3 PARTY BANTER PROMPTS LIST.

all of the following prompts are taken from party banter between the companions in larian studios' baldurs gate 3 (2023). there should be no spoilers! also, a disproportionate amount of these are from astarion and karlach. i'm not sorry.

I am enjoying our walks together, aren't you, [ name ]?

You'll be as depraved as the rest of us in no time.

Friend of yours?

Were you always so sneaky?

If there's hope for me there's hope for anyone.

How are we not there yet? My feet are killing me.

This is what I get for trying to strike up conversation.

We're not going to have trouble, are we?

If we continue this way, we may get too close for comfort.

Don't get too comfortable. We shouldn't overstay our welcome in such a place.

Do you have pet names for each other yet?

[ name ]! Was that a joke?

You know what - that is not the easiest of questions for me to answer.

Given your own nature, are you really the one to judge?

You can read?!

I'm surprised - I expected you to turn your back once you got what you wanted.

I wouldn't know a flirtation if you whacked me alongside the head with it.

Why stay somewhere safe and comfortable when we could be in mortal peril?

Can't say I love what they've done with the place.

I'm learning to enjoy the taste of chaos. Count me in.

At least you didn't tell me to 'be myself'.

You have so much to learn. Repeat after me: honey muffin, sweetie pie, sugarplum.

Nice to be in a crowd of normal people for once.

So [ name ], how is your sad, hopeless pining going?

You seemed a million miles away just then.

I fear I've been rather hasty to judge you, [ name ].

Ready to enter the belly of the beast?

Step one of starting a conversation: think before you speak.

I hear your relationship has taken on a new aspect recently…

All right, just keep it down. We're conspicuous enough without your hyena call.

Not one for roughing it, I see.

Why not have a little fun?

You're right, of course. Forgive me.

My money's on you, [ name ].

The echoes - listen! They're coming from three directions!

Want me to carry you?

Feeling at home?

Treat them right, or you'll have me to answer to.

Oh, darling, would you?

No doubt they found me too intimidating.

A girl could get used to this.

Now I don't know what to believe.

Well - yes, it was a joke.

I know that, too. It just wasn't funny.

And here I thought I rubbed you the wrong way.

Man, it's good to be home. First round on who?

Oh, I wouldn't actually leave. After all, where would you be without me?

You've quite the knack for finding the bright side of things, haven't you?

Well what would impress you, then?

Let's just stop this conversation right here, shall we?

Must've been an awful day for the people who lived here

You've clearly thought this through a great deal. I'm impressed and appalled in equal measure.

Sure, but think of the stories you'll be able to tell.

I never was scared of the shadows.

I know you're not really as heartless as all that.

I judged you wrongly. I'm sorry.

Are you charging for this sage advice, or is sticking your nose into my business just a hobby?

Pragmatism, thy name is [ name ].

That's ironic, coming from you.

We're either very clever or very lucky.

You do not need luck to survive, [ name ]. Not when you have me.

That will make getting word to my mother rather tricky.

Stop gawking at the decor. This place is dangerous.

I can't tell if you're joking.

So, what's it like caring for someone other than yourself, [ name ]?

You think I'm beautiful?

I feel it too. Here if you need a pick-me-up.

Yet another thing we have in common. We're two peas in a pod.

Is it so unbelievable that they would simply like me?

Use your words.

You gonna catch me if I eat a brick?

[ name ], I've heard you talking in your sleep.

Let's never speak of this again.

You can take a day off once in a while, [ name ]

Hey! Something bit me.

Cheer up. It might be all downhill from here.

I love a nice secret hideaway, don't you?

Think the bar is open?

[danverswolf]

⚰️ - A dream/nightmare that featured someone no longer in their life

send a symbol for a dream | @viikingwitch

He's in the woods, and he knows these woods. These are, after all, his woods. He's not alone in the woods either, but Jeremy wasn't worried. He can see the figure setting up a campfire, and when that figure raised his head to look at Jeremy, he smiled. Jeremy returned the smile with his own.

"Jeremy." the man said in greeting, as Jeremy took a seat on a long next to the fire.

"Grandfather." Jeremy greeted with a slight incline of his head, and watched as Edward Danvers got the fire going. Once it was well and truly roaring, the man took a seat on a log opposite Jeremy, his cane leaning on it.

"I hear congratulations are in order." Edward said. "It's been some time since a Danvers has been Alpha. Out of the two in the running I'm glad it was you."

"Thank you," Jeremy said, watching as Edward held his hands out to warm by the fire.

After a moment, Edward lowered his hands, and tilted his head as he studied Jeremy. "What a fine young man you've grown up to be. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for most of it."

Jeremy looked into the fire. "You were there when I needed you." If it weren't for Edward, Jeremy doubts he would have survived this long. There would have been nothing stopping Malcolm from killing him. "I felt it when you died."

"Oh? That can't have been pleasant." Edward had a stick in his hand now, poking marshmallows onto it.

"It wasn't. It felt like my heart had stopped, but I could see you. I didn't understand what was going on. I still don't." Jeremy looked down at his hands, now also holding some marshmallows on a stick. "Just like this dream. It doesn't feel normal."

"I suggest you don't question it too much, my boy." A wry smile appeared on Edwards face. "I know that's rich coming from me - I was the one who encouraged your inquisitive nature - but in this instance, it really is best to not question it."

Jeremy was tempted to ask why that was, since questioning why he shouldn't question it wasn't questioning it- but instead he chose to let the moment fall into silence. A silence that Jeremy broke not long later. "Malcolm had left the pack."

Edward sighed. "Yes. It was bound to happen when you won. Just as you would have left the pack if he won."

Jeremy watched the marshmallow roasting. Left, fleeing for his life - it's the same thing, really.

"Antonio and Clay wanted to kill him." Jeremyy lifted his head. "Ah, Clay is my adopted son."

"I know. You did a good thing saving the pup from the bayou." Edward said, his eyes sparkling with pride before the turned downcast. "They may have been right, but I should have been the one to handle it. Instead, I put the burden of dealing with him on your shoulders. I never should have done that. But… I was afraid."

Jeremy blinked. That was… not the reaction he had been expecting. To be frank, for a dream involving his grandfather, he'd expected him to be disappointed in Jeremy for letting Malcolm leave, to be out of control. Not… this.

"Afraid that if I went to Emilio or Dominic that history would repeat itself. That it wouldn't just be Malcolm paying the price. Or maybe I was afraid to face the truth of what my son was. Afraid to see what a failure of a father I was. Malcolm liked to call me a coward-" Edward looked down at his cane, and shook his head. "He was right - just not for the reasons he assumed."

Jeremy blinked again, then carefully took a bite of his marshmallow.

"That's why I'm here, my boy, to apologise for the burden I put onto you - and I hope that it won't rest too heavily on your soul." Edward said, pushing himself up and walking over to Jeremy, leaving the cane behind. Edward put his hand in Jeremy's shoulder, and he felt… not entirely solid.

"And to tell you how very proud of you I am - and always have been. You are going to be a wonderful Alpha." Edward said with his warm smile.

Jeremy blinked at him once more. But before he could give any thanks, or express his confusion, or question if this was more than just a dream - he startled awake, comfy in his bed in his bedroom, the woods visible from the window across the room. He blearily rubbed his eyes: his sight, ears and nose telling him he was alone in the room.

And yet he thought he could feel… something. Some kind of sense telling him that he was not alone. But it vanished as quick as he felt it, and with a puzzled frown still on his face, Jeremy quickly fell back to sleep.

[danverswolf]

"I owe more to you than I can ever say. How you can see the man behind the monster I will never know."

memes ( @beastburdened / @bybear )

"You don't owe me anything, Kade." Jeremy's words are accompanies with a small shrug - the notion of someone owing him for basic decency was uncomfortable to say the least. Alas, basic decency wasn't so common these days. Especially when it came to those of a lycanthropic nature. "Besides: you're not a monster."

[danverswolf]

🍴 - Go-to food that they eat to warm up?

old headcanon memes ( @viikingwitch )

whatever antonio has cooked for him? lol, other than that, it's probably some kind of soup. even he can make a simple soup! kind of! listen, he can boil water and pour it in with stock. add in some ramen noodles and he's got a soup! (don't tell tonio)

[troubleah]

continued, with jeremy ( @danverswolf )

              She’s the mosquito preserved in amber — the world keeps turning and changing but she never does, has not aged a day in over a millennium, impossibly ancient but still asked for an ID in every bar and liquor store. But Jeremy? Jeremy knows. He knows exactly how old she is and he’s being bloody annoying anyway.

              “What’s the point of apologizing when you’re just going to do it again? And again. And again,” Leah says, grumpily, aware that the tone does make her sound like a moody teen. “Really, you should get yourself checked. That need to baby everyone and anyone around you? Kinda pathological.”

[danverswolf]

"Because despite my bad habit I keep slipping into, I am sorry. I do not mean to... baby you." Jeremy wouldn't use that word to explain it himself, but he is not going to tell her that her feelings are wrong. His brow does crease ever so slightly, head tilted in an almost canine-like way as he observes her. He cannot imagine what it must be like to appear eternally like a teenager. It was hard enough looking younger than he was when he was in his 20s - but for that forever?

"You're not wrong. It is kind of pathological but nothing that getting checked would be able to help with. It's the duality of werewolf instincts. Maul bunnies, adopt pups-" It wasn't just that, not for Jeremy, but he doubted that Leah would be interested in listening to his terrible childhood. "But you know that we are allowed to care about you without it being us treating you like a baby? That's what friends do."

[danverswolf]

the urge to do another jeremy bg3 run-

[rp-meme-glaceon]

💤 Peek into my Character's Dreams 💤

💭 - An ordinary dream

🎀 - A dream that left them feeling happy

☔ - A dream that left them feeling upset

🌈 - A dream from their childhood

🗯️ - An ordinary nightmare

🐛 - An intense nightmare that made them wake up in a cold sweat

⚰️ - A dream/nightmare that featured someone no longer in their life

🌡️ - A fever dream

📿 - A dream your character believes is prophetic

👁️‍🗨️ - A lucid dream

🛏️ - A dream that made your character want to go back to sleep so they could continue the dream

[danverswolf]

jer canonically turns 79 this year. grandpa

[danverswolf]

what are your hands covered in?

Stars

They burn, don’t they? And yet you still hold on. The flesh on your palms peels back, your fingers burning down to bone. Your tissues char and break away, your blood boiling inside your hands. The heat rushes up to kiss your face and chest, a sunburn in the dark and yet–yet you hold on, because they are beautiful. It hurts, but you see only the beauty of the moment, none of the pain. All of that suffering is worth a few moments of brilliance, isn’t it?

tagged by: @drkroots ! tagging: @troubleah @shelleylore @floripire @ you!

[danverswolf]

pls look at what my sweet darling angel baby boy did

benjy (not pictured above, that's billy who is inspecting benjy's work) had a vet appointment he REALLY did not want to go to. when we finally managed to get him into the carrier, he said "u know what actually? no." and just fuckin xenomorph baby'd himself out the side of the carrier. so we had to reschedule the appointment. and he had absolutely zero regrets (pictured below)

he may have won that battle though but he didn't win the war bc we went out and bought a small (metal) dog crate he couldn't bust out of and he had his appointment the next day instead.

[benjy greatly disapproves]

[viikingwitch]

              Annoyed as she is at his incessant meddling, the quip makes her lips twitch up in not yet a smile but something akin to one, a single ray of sun nearly breaking through the storm cloud that is her frown. “You are correct  — I am a Mikaelson. Do you truly believe it is wise to mock my flair for dramatics?” Her tone is serious but Freya is not. She wishes not to hurt him; he is family. “If you must know, I'm perfectly hydrated. I’ve had plenty to drink today so you need not worry about it.”

[danverswolf]

"Ah, so you do admit you have a tendency to be dramatic. That is good, the first step is always acceptance." There's an amused twinkle in his eye as he leans against the table the bottle sits on; tilting his head as he looks at Freya in thought. "As for my wisdom, you should know that as the Alpha of the North American pack, everything I do is wise." Besides, the most he has to fear from her is an attack on his own subtle dramatics - or his ego, apparently. Everything he does is wise, indeed. "Allow me to make an educated guess: the plenty you have drank today contains either caffeine or alcohol?" He fears the day she discovers Jägerbombs.