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He definitely uses Houbigant (French brand cologne est. in 1775) because he’s fancy like that. Cologne was generally used alongside shaving to cover up body odour. Not sure how often this was a practice for men particularly but he’s bougie so we’ll just assume he did that. Lingering Tobacco scent, specifically Camel or Lucky Strike. Also, Macassar oil to keep his hair groomed.
His natural body scent?
A bit sweet, kind of milky as well, with notes of a bitter earthy tone. Take that as you will:)
I rarely ask for anything, but we (Ukrainians) need help!
Please send complaints about this game from Russian Nazis. It should be completely removed, not just blocked in Ukraine and think we are blind!
A sample of what a complaint should contain:
The game was blocked ONLY in Ukraine, thinking that Ukrainians are blind.
But we must achieve the complete removal of Russian crap from Steam!
I was reading your "Baking with IDV characters" post and I just wanna say I LOVE how the characters actually act like themselves!! In a lot of fics or hcs I read, a lot of characters feel rlly mischaracterized for the sake of being an X reader, so seeing things that's ACTUALLY happened to them mentioned not as a one of joke and it being a reason they acted this way while a different character reacted that way is just AAHAHSHEUEHH I LOVE IT
Hi Hello!! This is the cutest response to my writing that I’ve ever received. I’m glad that people enjoy the way I write characters! I put a lot of effort into researching their canon interactions and dialogue. Now that some time has passed since making that post (my magnum opus) I hope I’ve improved my skills and gonna deliver even better content💖
In the occupied Donetsk region, 161 children are being persecuted for “extremism”
As a result, Ukrainian schoolchildren and teenagers are being punished for any manifestations of national identity: from posts on social media to the use of Ukrainian symbols or listening to songs. Such actions are interpreted by the occupiers as “extremism” or “destructive behavior.” There have been cases of fines, forced “public apologies,” and pressure on families.
Particularly alarming is the forced referral of minors to psychiatric treatment: in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region alone, 161 children have been brought to criminal responsibility, 48 of whom have been sent to psychiatric institutions, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation.
Like stoppp putin won't fuck you if you blame russian invasion of Ukraine on USA. Neither will Lenin. Yes, NATO expansion is a myth. russia already bordering with several NATO countries, and added a few more. Whatever you think Biden said about "entertaining the possibility" of Ukraine in NATO doesn't explain shit if you consider that russia attacked in 2014!
And can you please not talk about Ukrainians as "these people" like we don't have Internet and aren't literally reading the shit you're saying about us being a sacrifice? We are people. We're dying because russia wants us gone and because US wants "de-escalation" and "normalisation" with russia, not because idk, US wants to piss putin off. It wasn't giving us authority for long range strikes that was a problem of Biden administration, it was that this permission didn't come soon enough and thus we lost the strategic advantage. russia hid everything we could have hit with these weapons! We're still not using them!! Because the only way we can hit strategic bombers is by conducting complicated and time consuming operations like Spiderweb, now.
And it could have taken us only like half a minute if the long range authorisation was given right away.
"well why would Trump be confident that the war wouldn't happen if he was the president" because he is a senile old man with an overblown sense of ego who, might I remind you, he promised to stop the war within a week/month as long as he is elected president - and all he did was to give concessions to russia and started lifting sanctions! And also, he literally was the president in 2016-2020??? May I remind you that the war was already going on for 2 years when he became the president first time?
I mean y'all love to pretend that Ukraine sprang from ether in 2022 but yeah no. You just didn't think that it was something to worry about. It's the scale in 2022 that woke you up a bit - and you turned around and started blaming NATO for russian imperialism. As if you are self-soothing right now: if you get rid of NATO, you gonna be safe.
No, you will not be.
If anything the last few weeks should have shown you, it's that weak NATO emboldens russia. It's drones in Poland and Romania today, military planes in Estonia tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow y'all think russia will stop?
The only way to stop russian imperialism is to fight back.
I feel so crazy checking the Victor Grantz tag daily… It’s like opening a fridge door multiple times and expecting more food to appear. I am Sisyphus and I want my nourishment y’all</3
I just want to say that I really like your writing so far <3 how many requests do you have right now? I was thinking of requesting but I don't want to place too much pressure :)
Hi! Just two in my inbox rn. The only reason I haven’t gotten to them is bcz of midterms…😔 It’s so sweet that you are checking in, feel free to request!
I WAS THE REQUESTER FOR THE RICHARD THING TYSM IT WAS SO GOOD??? I LOVE THAT YOU DIDN'T JSUT LIKE. SLAP A CUTESY UWU GENTLEMAN ON HIM. My problematic 2d wife... (silly ofc)
Omg staphhh😝 I’m so glad you liked it, I tried my best to characterise him well! I enjoyed writing for your 2d wife more than I thought I would tbh, would write again
Haha... hi... slides in so cooly and normal-y... I hope you're doing well!! :D
I always find it so so interesting seeing people's relationship headcanons?? So if you're down for it, could we potentially see headcanons regarding a relationship with Richard Sterling and a gender neutral reader? If not that is so chill 🫡 I just think he's so neat & even with the little bit we've been given lore-wise, he's genuinely really interesting.
Anyways, thank you if you do, and no hard feelings if ya don't!! 🫶 :3
I don’t know what you guys see in him… but who am I to judge? Let me know If I messed up his character, I went purely off the canon knowledge here. (Also omg I finally finished my midterms, we can start the finals prep now!)
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R. STERLING HCS
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PAIRINGS: Richard Sterling x GN! Reader
WARNINGS: Sensitive content. Richard being Richard, abusive/toxic relationship dynamics, mentions of intentional harm. Read at your own discretion...
Not proofread!
Source: ianrkives
Let’s start with a little analysis!
You can rely on Mariyka to never sugarcoat someone’s personality or flaws. Maybe, some like to portray this “Knight” as a lovesick, obsessive, manipulative romantic. A dark fantasy, so to say. A term that is often applied to this character archetype is “yandere” — an individual willing to do anything for their love.
Here’s the big kicker. Richard cannot love.
One thorough glance at your partner’s mind under a microscope can tell us a lot about his mental health. Let me put my nerd glasses on as I diagnose Mr. Sterling. Psychopathy and narcissism, textbook examples. While of course not everyone with the diagnostic criteria will push their "sister" down a flight of stairs, the shoe fits unfortunately. This one is villainous and the diagnosis does not help.
So, how does he fit the shoe? Richard does not display empathy or remorse towards his actions, he conceals his true intentions, he is a pathological liar and has delusions of grandiose. He wants to pose as the “Knight”, the ultimate savior for his royal highness. In this case, that is you (condolences).
At first, in pursuit of your heart Richard will come off as charming and dreamy. It may seem like a fairytale! You are the delicate rose and he is the nurturing florist, attending to your every beck and call. In fact, he may proclaim undying love for you as soon as there are hints of reciprocation from your side.
He will use the gentlest words of affirmation to coax you out of your shell and learn what makes you tick. People you value, places you like, your deepest fears... All will be used to keep you glued to his side without a chance of leaving. Richard is fully committed to fostering an illusion of a perfect relationship where his beloved can hide behind his back at any sign of danger. But what to do If he is the danger? Who to call for help now?
All escape routes will be gradually cut off, leaving you to solely rely on your partner. Sterling will step-by-step isolate you away from any support net you have had before, entirely submerging your being underwater, trapped in a fishing net of his unyielding devotion. At least he tries to write it off as devotion. The kisses he showers you with are sickly-sweet honey, ignore the bitter aftertaste.
In reality, the intense feelings hammering in the "Knight's" ribcage are a twisted concoction of preoccupation with the ideal love and a sense of entitlement. He deserves to be your only one, he is the only one who can provide his lover with the best conditions. Your opinion on the matter is irrelevant, Richard knows what is best for you.
Granting you with the ability to be beside him should be an honor you flaunt akin to a precious trophy. After all, the public exclusively sees his affectionate glances towards you and self-sacrificial gestures. The local aunties are in awe at this gentlemanly socialite! Play your role, whether you like it or not. If you are a disobedient actor... well, let's just say he might take some heavier measures to keep you in line.
As a mere boy, your partner was capable of manipulating servants to put them in sticky positions that endangered their well-being. Taking ladders down and leaving maids stranded on roofs, tripping up servants carrying heavy pots. Those little pranks were just a child's play (quite literally). Richard's been off his rollers for a while now, his sadistic creativity sky-rocketing with the flow of time. Tread on eggshells around this one. He may be patient, but pushing it is a bad idea.
A misstep previously cost him everything, forcing his hand at erasing the memories in the flames. He cannot mess up again. No matter how much you analyze the little twitches of your partner's face, Richard can never expose his true self. Can’t you see? He is just the perfect man catered to your desires.
Jealousy is not the right term to describe the sheer amount of hatred he has for any advances towards you. Remember, his sense of identity is built around an illusion. If someone tries to interfere with it? Richard takes it as a personal attack and responds accordingly. Quietly, not to seed any doubt that would compromise his image.
Your "lover" does not shy away from rather unconventional and at times disturbing methods of manipulation. Forget raising a hand at you, no, that would bruise his illusion of a perfect bond. Why not slip an herb you are allergic to into your tea instead? Or "coincidentally" leave you locked out of the residence for the night? A perfect opportunity to have you helplessly rely on your knight-in-shining-armor, chipping away at your self-efficacy.
"My dearest angel, I will cure thy illness.", wiping away the sweat from your feverish forehead, Sterling will grasp at your jaw just tightly enough to cause a stinging sensation. His smile is loving, yet his constricted pupils tell a different story. You write off the threat in Richard's tone alongside a chilling promise as side-effects of the brain fog. You must be seeing things. And he will go to great lengths to keep you in this vulnerable position.
Now, for the million dollar question – does Richard ever develop an attachment to you? The answer is surprisingly yes! However, there are some complications.
Within the first stages of your relationship the "Knight" sees no further than your usefulness in his ideal play. A resource to be discarded If it loses value. Gradually, that fixation begins to make a tiny space for you as a person. Richard finds himself genuinely intrigued by your personality traits and interests, which confuses him to no end. How did he come around to purchase your favorite novel, not because it caresses his ego... but because he wants you to enjoy it? Conflicting and unprocessed emotions will simmer in his mind, resulting in irritation. Then, wariness. Finally, acceptance.
Perhaps, for the first time in his emotionally bland life, there is a sense other than morbid curiosity. Should this realization excuse your partner's malicious actions? Absolutely not! The manipulation will not subside at any point, his delusional goals will keep you on your toes no matter what.
Yet, there will be flowers every morning by your bedside, their fragrance thoughtfully matching your preferences. Richard finds it amusing to scratch this unexplored itch of placing importance onto another person. Don't even think about leaving him. It was never an option the moment you've interlocked your hands in a promise of an eternal love. As the "Knight" he is forever loyal to your bond and the same sentiment is expected in return.