ᴍᴀʏ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪɢʜᴛ ɢᴜɪᴅᴇ ʏᴏᴜ

ᴋɪɴɢ ʀᴀᴜʀᴜ ᵒᶠ ʰʸʳᵘˡᵉ ɪɴᴅɪᴇ ᴘʀɪᴠᴀᴛᴇ ꜱᴇᴍɪ-ꜱᴇʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴄᴀɴᴏɴ-ᴅɪᴠᴇʀɢᴇɴᴛ ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴ ᴢᴏɴᴀɪ ʟᴏʀᴇ

[kingofprosperity]

ɪɴᴅɪᴇ ᴛᴏᴛᴋ ᴋɪɴɢ ʀᴀᴜʀᴜ ʟɪɴᴋ ᴛᴏ ᴄᴀʀʀᴅ | ᴇʀᴀꜱ | ᴠᴇʀꜱᴇꜱ ʜᴇᴀᴠʏ ꜱᴘᴏɪʟᴇʀꜱ, ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴ-ʙᴀꜱᴇᴅ ʟᴏʀᴇ

ᴘᴇɴɴᴇᴅ ʙʏ ʀᴇᴅ [ʜᴇ/ʜɪᴍ, 31, ᴇꜱᴛ]

[jawnkeets]

Thom Gunn, from Moly: “Rites of Passage” 

[vremya]

Cont. from here with @kingofprosperity

Her king is of the agreeable sort. A gentle mannered man, with a kind heart, and big aspirations for their young kingdom— so different from herself.

When their kingdom looks up it’s king and queen, what must they think of her? A Lurelin girl, with blood wild as that of the horses that run free across the emerald planes of Hyrule; turned priestess…And now queen. On the surface, she appears soft, perhaps demure even. If only they knew of the truth hidden away in her heart.

A truth that Rauru sees most often when they’re alone together like this.

The papers are kept in a loose grip between slender fingers. Sonia leans back against the wood of his desk with a playful smile on her lips.

“I’d like for you to join me in the bedroom, my love. And once there, I’ll give you further directions.” Temptress that she is, Sonia sets the papers aside to free both of her hands; and allows her fingers to curl over his shoulders. Blunt nails bite into smooth skin.

“You’ll carry me, won’t you?” Her lips caress the shell of his ear.

[kingofprosperity]

Rauru wasn't exactly quite as tame as many would believe either, a sophisticated man in most regards. He was never far from his ancestry, what that entailed was complex. But he was forever gentle and loving, that was for sure.

What had attracted Rauru to his Queen had been her wildness, he had seen that glint in her eye when they had met. He would gladly fall to his knees before her even then, singing out his true feelings and praises of the Goddess. He had felt that he knew that they were destined.

He always would appreciate his wife, his Queen, any moment he could. His eyes always lingered on her face, those beautiful eyes, all her subtle features fed him daily.

Humming, feeling her hands anywhere on him was like a blessing. It was thrilling, every time, " Anything for you, my love, " the papers had long been forgotten about by now.

Laying his hands on her body, he was captivated. Easily, he scooped her up. Gently supporting her body as if she were a delicate flower, a beautiful treasure. He took her to their bedroom, setting her down upon their bed. Waiting for her instructions further, eagerly.

[kingofprosperity]

The King was simply reading a letter as she entered, it was rather uninteresting and he immediately welcomed any distraction. Although her cadence was.. odd.. Rauru had certainly never seen his love in such a way. He always expected her usual flare, as bright and playful as it usually was, but this was... very dramatic and clearly she was in distress. So he let her speak without interruption, but immediately impeded her leaving. A look of high concern on his face.

" Ravenna, what in the world are you talking about? " he held her still with his hands upon her shoulders gently, looking at her, " I don't sense any change in your presence or strength of being. You're absolutely not dying. "

He went through the motions of checking her over regardless, but still found nothing. She did smell different and everything else seemed normal. He couldn't scent any infection, nothing foreign, just nothing he associated with being ill, " Hmm.. "

Each person was always different, but he'd known Ravenna long enough to know what her normal scent was at any given time. The difference was enough and they had been fairly regular in bed. He just wasn't sure how she'd take his assessment, idly he combed through her hair before he spoke, " I think you may be with child, " he looked rather serious, but still soft and gentle with his words, " Is this.. something you desire? "

[dutifulsilence]

Link took the moment while Rauru retrieved the sword to just breathe - let himself calm down, venting out his frustration with a sigh. A deep breath or two - or four, really - later, he took the offered sword in hand. "I could always use a spar if you want to work on old skills."

He returned the sword to its sheath and moved to sit in the shade offered by the shrine. "I know these shrines are meant to help - and they do. I'm just..." Link trails off for a moment, bringing his hand up to pull his bangs up and away from his face. "I'm tired, really. Pushing myself too hard and overthinking."

[kingofprosperity]

He simply smiles at the offer and hummed, he had no doubt that Link could best him easily. He'd always favored the bow or spear, he wouldn't be much competition with a long sword.

" At least you recognize this, " he sat down as well, cross-legged, " You look tired... I'm sure you hear this enough from yourself, but you must rest and unwind. You run yourself threadbare daily. "

It was honestly a little terrifying to think that Ganondorf could prevail, knowing him.. he was biding his time for a strong opponent that Rauru had promised him so many centuries ago. He was cunning and strategic, given his nature you'd think Ganon would be quick to bypass the fight with the Hero.. but it wasn't optional. If Link hurried, there would be no promise that he wouldn't have to make a similar sacrifice as Rauru had. Thoroughly prepared, Rauru was sure Link could overcome and survive.

" Even when I was King, I had to take days of rest. I would steal away into fields and forests on horseback at any opportune moment that didn't require me. Maybe we could do the same, just for a day or two? "

[redempti-deactivated20230916]

How damn humiliating. A wince as he felt the claws dug into his neck. "Has'ava.. vahas kihare-ie!" he shouted at the Zonai. He didn't have the strength to fight him. Them. He hadn't eaten in so long and he was so detached from himself that he was only attacking out of fear. He wanted to get away from them, but.. it looked as if that was not in the cards for him.

Ganondorf was sure he would be bleeding from this, and possibly pretty bad.. or maybe not at all? Hard to bleed when you feel empty.

@kingofprosperity

[kingofprosperity]

While he wasn't impressed with Ganon's mouth, he said nothing in response. He could curse at him all he wanted, he did not let go.

Despite his punishing grip, he wasn't foolish enough to further incapacitate the man. Sure, he would bleed but they were not remotely deep enough to cause concern.

As they approached their horses, he took hold of Ganon's hair instead, " Etl, " he commanded, Tempest laid down where he'd stood waiting prior. The stallion didn't seem the least bit bothered when Rauru forced the Gerudo to lie like freshly killed game upon his shoulders at first. Didn't so much as flick an ear as he manhandled him into sitting in the saddle.

Rauru took his seat behind Ganon, pressing him down at his upper back to lean against his horse more than him for a moment. He figured Ganon was weak enough, both that he couldn't bother fighting back now and that he wouldn't be able to keep himself in the saddle. He wasn't taking the man prisoner, realistically, so restraining him just didn't feel right. So he held him with an arm across the chest, fingers digging into Ganon's shoulder as his free hand took the reins.

The steed rose at Rauru's urging, Ganon could likely feel the Zonai's heart still racing when he steadied the man against him. He would wait for Bussaba, camp wasn't too far. Maybe a ten-minute ride.

@topaz-adorned

[dutifulsilence]

Don't mind Link being frustrated, he's only been trying to figure this shrine out for ages. The solution has to be something simple, he must be overthinking it. He's still throwing a fit, throwing a broadsword at the shrine in his agitation.

"Maybe I don't want the Light of Blessing that much!"

[kingofprosperity]

" Goodness, Link. That's quite dangerous, " Rauru stood behind Link, at a distance, before approaching. Stepping over to pick up the broadsword, " I used to be quite skilled with a blade, " he remarked, holding it out for Link to reclaim.

" These shrines were not made to frustrate you, but to use the tools and experience you've gathered along the way. To prevent others with the wrong intentions from removing the Blessing. "

[metamorphesque]

― James Joyce, Ulysses

[virulentwrath-deactivated202407]

“I can appreciate that. I, too, find solace in nature. To hear the noises produced by its wildlife and the rustling of leaves as wind glides through them. T’is disconnected, peaceful.” She returns to the ground, settling next to him and leaning on his side. “I’ve wandered through these woods several times over the years, they’ve persevered through much. T’is truly something worth my admiration.”

[kingofprosperity]

He smiled to himself at her musings, he enjoyed this rather reflective and personal moment of hers. Learning about Ravenna had been drawn out, but every time she indulged him.. he was always patiently waiting and eager to listen. She contained an abundance of intricacies most would miss or never be lucky enough to view, and he considered himself lucky.

Rauru would welcome her immediately, moving the blanket to cover Ravenna as well before his arm settled around her, and he was warm, " Yes, old-growth woods are truly something magnificent. The koroks can get lively here too. "

Eyes go skyward, he can see only small patches of the starlit night sky beyond the bows of trees, " There are times I think about my home, where my species originates from, on nights like this. We called it Iluciatl, but of course it cannot be seen from here. The peacefulness there was very similar to here, especially at this very moment, " he gently squeezed her shoulder, " I'm assuming you have nowhere to be at this fine hour? Rest with me? "

[anxienthero]

Nahir looked up at him - he did not have the height that came with Zonai blood, much more like a Hylian in his stature. "No, I am not of their time," he admitted. "If what I'm told is to be believed, I have been in stasis for millennia."

As for how he would know him, that answer was simple enough. "My grandfather was a Zonai like you. And the princess I fought with against the Calamity was said to be your granddaughter."

[kingofprosperity]

" I see, " Hyrule was a strange, ancient land. The hands of the Goddess worked in strange ways, but to be an ancient hero brought back after a millennia.. Rauru failed to see any great concern yet. Perhaps it was that resiliency.

He smiled, " My granddaughter.. it sounds like she was formidable in the face of the Calamity, " he had only known his children for a short time before he'd made that choice to seal Ganon. He knew his bloodline had continued, Zelda of this era was very much proof of that, but there was an odd sadness that settled and realized he hadn't even put thought into that before.

He never met his children's children. There were, of course, little to no records of what happened beyond what little artwork survived the test of time. Didn't tell him who they were.

" Do you have a name, Ancient Hero? "

[the-final-sentence]

There will only be sweetness and kindheartedness, and a hundred years of bliss.

S.T. Gibson, from A Dowry of Blood

[virulentwrath-deactivated202407]

💬 - for my muse to directly say a secret or confession

Ask questions. For science. |

Ravenna gasps at a strange, yet familiar sensation and instantly seals her lips. The familiarity of magic her mother used on several occasions to get her daughter’s little tongue to waggle out the truth. Where did this sudden urge to word vomit come from? Did she unknowingly drink something tainted with another something? Not likely. She would have tasted the familiar “ick” of a potion.

The effect is powerful, but she is stubborn. Her expression changes to reflect pain and perhaps it is painful to keep her words contained. The struggle is visibly real.

“I,” she grits out. “I’ve- k-” No. Not that. Something else, anything else. “I’ve fallen in love with you!” Ah, sweet relief. Her knees buckle and she slides down to sit on the floor. She’s trying to catch her breath now, as if she’s been running for hours. Not how she wanted this to go, but here they are.

[kingofprosperity]

He wasn't exactly sure what he did, if he'd done anything at all. Dark magic wasn't his exactly his forte, reading from a book that housed such things he didn't understand was likely unwise.

A pit of worry seeded in his chest, a rising fear as he witnessed such a struggle. He had inflicted it, had he not? It had been a mistake, " Rav? " he stepped forward, dropping the book in the process and only stopping short once she began to speak.

He held his breath for a short while, processing what he heard and the meaning of it. Realistically.. he kind of assumed she held something in her heart for him. Just as he had for her. The frequency of their time together had only strengthened his affection for her. It felt otherworldly to hear her say it, but this wasn't the sort of circumstance he wanted it to happen in.

Shaken, he knelt before her, " Are you.. are you alright? " placing a tentative hand on her knee, " I love you too, Ravenna, " blue eyes were trained on her face, worried he may be overstepping the boundaries even now despite the admission. He'd been fine being open and vulnerable himself, never expecting her to do the same especially at the level he did. And this seemed unnatural, the mixture of pain and possibly fear that he could sense.

[vremya]

" Oh? Is that how it is? We'll see about that! " (playfully)

She does so love to see that sparkle in his eye! Ensuring the safety and peace of their people is, of course, the utmost priority; but Sonia has watched her husband agonize over a cold wooden desk each night for the last week, at least, when he should be at her side in bed.

And their bed is exactly where she hopes to lead him now.

"It is." The queen states simply; face the picture of cool confidence. "Agree to my terms, My King, and I assure you that these important documents will remain in their original state."

Yellowed parchment is held loosely in one hand, at no genuine risk of harm -- which they both know -- but it's all part of the game that Sonia has set up.

[kingofprosperity]

Rauru would admit only to himself that he was indeed quite exhausted, but he knew Sonia could see it in every movement and every pause he took to deliberate each detail he poured over. He'd started feeling the exhaustion long before now, Sonia was only trying to prevent him from crashing.

He hummed as if he were deep in thought but it was simply part of his ritual, " Your terms seem admissible, my love. Instruct me to how you see fit, and I will do so without a word of dissent, " he smiled, although he did not rise from his seat. Preferring to play by the rules, so to say.

[flowerytale]

Louise Glück, Averno

[stlowens]

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, from “Healing Will Come: Elegy after Natural Disaster.”

[ohisms]

↪     𝑲𝑰𝑺𝑺  ﹠ ᵀᴱᴸᴸ .    (  a  collection  of  50+ kiss prompts .   feel  free  to  specify  the  initiating  muse .  potentially  nsfw  content  within .   will  be  updated .)

finally kissing the person you’ve been pining for .

a kiss shared during a game  ( truth or dare ,  spin the bottle ,  etc ) .

kissing your lover to show you forgive them .

neck kisses that turn into love bites .

wiping away your lover’s tears as you kiss them .

a kiss to prove you don’t have feelings for them .

a last kiss before one goes away .

biting your lover’s lip amidst a kiss .

an emotional kiss bringing one party to tears .

a kiss while being reunited after a long time .

kissing your lover in a moment of sheer joy .

a kiss while slow dancing .

sharing a spontaneous kiss with a stranger .

an abrupt ,  heated kiss during the middle of a fight .

kissing them to shut them up .

a kiss to wake your lover up in the morning .

sharing a kiss in a heavy downpour of rain .

kissing your partner to seal a marriage .

a possessive kiss that is meant to stake a claim .

a kiss to resolve suppressed romantic/sexual tension .

a kiss attempting to convince the other party to stay .

kissing the top of their head as you hold them .

a risky kiss between forbidden lovers .

stolen kisses while hiding away from a crowd .

a kiss that leaves lipstick stains .

a kiss shared on a rooftop while the sun sets .

a flirtatious kiss on the back of the hand .

sneaking off to a public bathroom to make out .

a kiss on the forehead as the other sleeps .

an  ( accidental / mutually )  drunken kiss .

caging your lover against a wall with your arms to kiss them .

a kiss after joining your lover in the shower .

a kiss after receiving good news .

a tentative ,  exploratory kiss between friends .

a kiss shared between enemies during combat .

kissing your lover after believing you’d lost them .

a kiss after a devastating event ,  meant to comfort .

a possessive kiss in front of a jealous third party .

kissing your lover under the night sky while stargazing .

a kiss between two people in a fake relationship .

a kiss that seals a promise .

kissing your lover lazily first thing in the morning .

holding your lover by the jaw to kiss them .

kissing the tears from their cheeks .

a kiss to your lover’s stomach as you travel down their body .

an abrupt kiss that you melt into after a moment of hesitation .

sleepy ,  domestic morning kisses in the kitchen while making breakfast .

a rushed kiss before one party leaves for work .

a kiss shared while holding your dying lover .

[the-final-sentence]

I love this world, and I aim to keep it.

Lindy West, from "The World Is Good and Worth Fighting For"