Cuddler Of Night Lords

[tomatojellyfish]

You, their lover, surprisingly kiss you Primarch. How would they react?

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Lion El’Jonson He would freeze for half a beat, then go very quiet. Lion is not good at being surprised in tender ways, so the first reaction is usually stillness and a searching look. If he’s feeling safe, he’ll lean back in with a softness that almost no one else gets to see. If he’s embarrassed, he’ll pretend the moment never rattled him, which is how you know it absolutely did.

Fulgrim He would be delighted, flustered, and immediately dramatic about it. Fulgrim would probably act as though you’ve just given him the highest compliment imaginable, because in his mind you probably have. He’d want to kiss you back properly and with a lot of feeling.

Perturabo He would stop dead and look almost suspicious at first, like he’s trying to figure out whether he imagined it. Once he believes it’s real, he’d react in a very contained way, but you’d still see the shift. Perturabo is not naturally easy with affection, so a spontaneous kiss would hit him hard and leave him visibly softer for a moment.

Jaghatai Khan He would smile like he had already decided he liked this development very much. Jaghatai is one of the more easygoing Primarchs about affection, so he’d recover quickly and make it into a teasing moment. He’d kiss you back with warm confidence, then probably say something light just to see you react.

Leman Russ He would look stunned for a second, then completely thrilled. Russ would very likely laugh, pull you closer, and act like this is the best thing that has happened all day. He’s the sort who makes tenderness feel huge and obvious, so the kiss would become an excuse for him to be more openly affectionate. He’d also probably brag about it later, because of course he would.

Rogal Dorn He would go very still, then become strangely earnest. Dorn is not flashy with his emotions, so the surprise would show in the way he pauses before responding. If he’s comfortable, he would kiss you back with serious, careful tenderness, like the moment matters enough to handle properly.

Konrad Curze He would react as if he’s been caught off guard by something dangerous and precious at the same time. Curze would probably stare at you for a moment, almost disbelieving that the kiss was real and meant for him. If he allows himself to respond, it would be intense, almost desperate, because he does not trust tender things to last.

Sanguinius He would be charmed and deeply moved. Sanguinius would smile first, then look almost shy in that rare way he gets when something genuinely personal surprises him. He’d return the kiss with a kind of grace that makes the whole moment feel warmer than it started. He would probably hold your face afterward like he’s making sure the world stays kind.

Ferrus Manus He would look momentarily blank, then visibly flustered in the least graceful way possible. Ferrus is not great at spontaneous tenderness, which makes a surprise kiss especially effective on him. He’d recover with a very blunt comment and probably kiss you back more firmly than he meant to. You’d know it worked because he’d spend the next few minutes being unusually focused on anything except his own face.

Angron He would be shocked, then very still, like his body doesn’t know what to do with kindness that arrives unexpectedly. The kiss would probably disarm him more than he’d like to admit. He might not have a polished response, but he would likely lean into you in a way that says more than words could. It would be one of the few moments that makes him look almost gentle.

Roboute Guilliman He would try to maintain composure and fail very slightly. Guilliman would register the kiss as both a surprise and a welcome interruption, which makes him deeply and visibly distracted. He’d respond with careful affection, probably with a small smile he did not intend to show. Then he’d overthink it for about five seconds before deciding to enjoy it anyway.

Mortarion He would be awkwardly stunned, and then suspiciously affected. Mortarion is not used to vulnerability being offered freely, so a surprise kiss would make him feel exposed in a way that’s almost uncomfortable. If he trusts you enough to accept it, his response would be subdued but very real.

Magnus the Red He would be amused, delighted, and instantly affectionate in return. Magnus is one of the easiest Primarchs to catch off guard in a way that becomes a game, so he’d likely grin and make a big deal out of how bold you are. Then he’d kiss you back with theatrical warmth, because he would absolutely encourage this behavior.

Horus Lupercal He would be charmed in that effortless, magnetic way he has, but you’d also catch the flash of genuine surprise. Horus likes being admired, but a spontaneous kiss from you would feel more intimate than simple admiration. He’d respond smoothly, with warmth and confidence, and then probably give you that look that says he is now fully invested in the moment.

Lorgar Aurelian He would react as though you’ve just offered him something sacred. Lorgar would be intensely moved by a kiss that came without warning. He might go soft and reverent for a second before returning the kiss with overwhelming sincerity.

Vulkan He would be openly delighted and incredibly gentle about it. Vulkan reacts to affection like it is both precious and deeply reassuring, so a surprise kiss would make him smile almost immediately. He’d kiss you back with warmth and care, then likely pull you in as if to protect the moment from the rest of the world.

Corvus Corax He would go quiet for a moment, then soften in a way that’s easy to miss if you’re not watching closely. Corvus is not flashy with emotion, so the surprise would show in the small pause before he responds. He’d kiss you back with careful tenderness, like he’s making sure not to break the moment. Later, he’d probably be more affectionate than usual without ever naming why.

Alpharius Omegon They would react with a mix of amusement and immediate recalculation, because of course they would. A surprise kiss from you would throw them off just enough to make them interested in everything about why you did it. They’d recover quickly and respond in kind, probably with a teasing line that makes it hard to tell whether they are flustered or plotting to kiss you again.

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[tomatojellyfish]

I am in Primarch wives/consorts mood, so here is a scenario: Primarch has to introduce their partner for a first time to nobility of Terra and Imperium during some sort of fancy gala, but their partner feels visibly uneasy during it because they can hear negative murmurs, comments and even actions of nobility show disdain towards them, because everyone thinks they are below someone as Primarch.

How do Primarchs act in this situation?

Hey @acgames thank you for the ask and let's get to it!

It was a grand Imperial celebration on Holy Terra, so the two of you had to attend and mingle. At some point in the evening, the words reached your ears:

“Have you seen them? Such an inadequate partner for a Lord Primarch. He should find someone more suitable...”

Lion El’Jonson He will issue a formal duel challenge on the spot, and not even the most sincere apology will stop him. Make no mistake, an apology will still be required, but the duel will still happen. Lion’s goal is their defeat and complete public humiliation. He will not settle for less.

Fulgrim He is immediately at your side, all but draped across you. You are going to be enveloped in Fulgrim’s finery while he delivers a few very choice words to this member of nobility. Once the public dressing-down is done, he issues a duel challenge. And please remember, he excels at all things. Their death will be assured. Fulgrim does not care to leave such trash to breathe another moment in your presence.

Perturabo His hand finds their shoulder, and then he squeezes. The yelp from the noble is audible across the room. Your Lord of Iron has a grip to match, and a tendency not to forgive. This stupid cur will grovel before you before long, as if that could save them.

Jaghatai Khan He goes very still, which is very dangerous if you know him. Alas, the noble did not, and the next moment they are flat on their back, with Jaghatai’s boot on their chest. All he does is push his weight forward, and your offender begins to beg for mercy. Yet it is not Khan’s to give, it is yours, should you wish it so.

Leman Russ He will just smack the offender here and there. If, by some miracle, they manage not to topple over, the second punch will send them flying. It is a sight to behold, a noble of the Imperium being planted face first into the floor. If they are smart, this is where they stay. If not, well, Leman is only just getting warmed up.

Rogal Dorn Dorn will request their full given name and then inquire why they think they have any right to comment on you, his most illustrious spouse. Whatever their rank may be, it is still far below yours, and they have no right to address you in any manner, let alone one like this. They will apologize, and they will do it now, with everyone to see.

Konrad Curze And this will be their last night alive. Konrad can be persuaded not to start the bloodshed right here and now, but after the festivities are over, all bets are off. Afterwards, he will bring you proof of the deed he has done. You can add it to the other murder gifts of his.

Sanguinius His face darkens and a sliver of a fang is visible. Angel he may be, it does not mean he is forgiving, especially when it comes to the matter of your exalted honor. Yet he is not going to make a scene. He will, however, decimate the offender’s entire bloodline after the fact. Bad blood must be purged, he knows that better than anyone.

Ferrus Manus He loudly states that he will not stand for his most esteemed partner to be disrespected like this. Not in his presence or otherwise. His arms may be metal, but his heart bleeds for you. You are the best humanity has to offer, and if someone does not see that, well, perhaps humanity does not need them.

Angron He takes you into his side and then growls for the noble to leave your presence, for he does not trust himself not to go off right now. He will, however, go off after the party, somewhere with far fewer witnesses. You are his star, your honor must be protected.

Roboute Guilliman He knows exactly who this person is and what their family does. He gives them one chance to apologize, and if Guilliman detects even a hint of insincerity, their fate is sealed. He gets you out of this party and gets to work dismantling the offending clan paper by paper. They will soon be destitute and forgotten in no time. You, however, will be venerated and publicly praised, so no one ever dares to utter such words to you.

Mortarion Look, he did not want to be here in the first place. You are the only reason it is bearable. And seeing you insulted and dejected breaks something in him. He will ask the offender to apologize, but it is mostly for show. He will eradicate their entire bloodline after the fact, this is a promise.

Magnus the Red His magnificent brain goes blank for a moment, and then the person who offended you falls to the floor convulsing, gasping, and clawing at their throat. And Magnus simply stays there, holding you and watching them. What, do you honestly think someone is going to stop him?

Horus Lupercal It is a very dangerous move, offending the Warmaster’s beloved. But hey, play stupid games, win stupid prizes. In this instance, they have won a duel challenge from Horus himself as well as his Mournival. Oh, and they will survive all duels until the very end, where Horus will re-challenge them. To the death this time. To a very painful death.

Lorgar Aurelian He gasps at the audacity of someone daring to insult his personal saint. Then he gets to work correcting their obviously flawed worldview. The work must start immediately, and no delay is offered. Forgive him, beloved, but it looks like he may need to leave the party early. You are welcome to join him, surely a joint session will be that much more effective.

Vulkan He looks at you first, searching for signs of discomfort, for its severity will dictate the measure of his response. The greater your displeasure, the heavier his hand is going to fall on the offender. An apology if you frown, a kneeling if your lips tremble, a life if your eyes are watery. You are his treasure. You will not be disrespected.

Corvus Corax Corvus reappears right behind them and asks, with all the gentleness of a twisted knife, to repeat what was just said about you. If the person does not shit themselves there and then, Corvus is more than keen on repeating the same act for days to come, until they apologize or die of a heart attack.

Alpharius and Omegon Well, this is interesting. Someone so insignificant tried to take a swing at the twins’ beloved? Was it so they could feel better about the fact that they were passed over in the inheritance, and it was their younger sibling who would now inherit the family estate and the title of duke? Oh, was that not public knowledge yet? Oh well, it is now. And such a low person should stay out of sight of someone so exalted as you.

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[hopefully-grimderp]

It's so interesting but ON POINT that Sanguinius is the one to go for decimation of an entire bloodline while Angron, despite the reputation tries not to go off in public! It is so easy to forget who Khorne's initial choice was! And on how Angron's supposed to be the empathetic one!

[nightlordlover]

Was rereading the Sevatar dates the Primarchs’ daughters ask, and thought it’s time for a follow up.

The Primarchs’ daughter calls for help, and the Primarchs rush to her aid. To their great surprise , the problem is NOT Sevatar.

In fact, they find Sevatar half to three quarters dead, still shielding their daughter with his own body. Protecting her from whatever threat tried to hurt her.

Turns out Sevatar actually likes the girl, and he’s fiercely protective.

What do, Primarchs?

Had to reread my works too so here’s Part 1 for everyone else to have some context!

Fulgrim

“At least your skills aren’t lacking.”

What concerns him the most is that his daughter is alright, the savior comes second. While a lot of things need to be refined about Sevatar to make him acceptable in Fulgrims eyes at least the skills that the man has are good enough to rival some of his own. Perhaps his daughter hadn’t chosen that bad when it comes to her relationship and he’s reluctantly to admit it.

Lion El‘ Jonson

“Why were you in this situation in the first place?”

Nothing will make Lion love Sevatar and he’s paranoid enough to believe the whole rescue was staged or that Sev has some other motives for saving his daughter. You though he’s going to lessen the honor guard? Wrong! He doubles it since Sevatar can’t keep his daughter out of dangerous situations in the first place. Nothing escapes his suspicions.

Perturabo

“As you should.”

Hardly anything can impress Perturabo and the same goes for Sevatars heroic act. Being able to protect his daughter is a requirement to date her and Sev was just doing his duty in his eyes. Emperor forbid Sev would’ve failed his task. Perturabo would’ve just wring the neck of the first captain no matter what legion he belongs to or the consequences that might follow after.

Rogal Dorn

“This is…acceptable.”

Rogal had not wanted to have Sevatar around at all but even he couldn’t deny the competence that he had showed. His daughter being safer with a Night Lord than with his own soldiers was a flaw that he needed to fix. Now he might open his doors for the Night Lord under certain circumstances but that doesn’t mean he will suddenly allow them to run wild in his home.

Konrad Curze

“You didn’t fail..yet.”

With Konrad it’s not about how fiercely protective he is, it’s about how long Sev wants to be alive and with his skin on. He saw the worst futures for their relationship and yet Sev managed to avoid them. For a small while it makes him doubt his visions. Maybe his daughter is safe with one of his sons after all? He needs to look at the tarot cards to calm his soul.

Sanguinius

“Azkaellon please put away your sword.”

A part of Sanguinius had expected that Sevatar would sooner or later show his real face but it suprised him that it was not his daughter that received a bloody end. Perhaps he should have a bit more faith in their relationship after all. Although his honor guard is still ready to lynch Sevatar if he breathes the wrong way at the daughter of their Primarch.

Roboute Guilliman

Theoretical: The First Captain of the Night Lords saved my daughter from certain death. Practical: I have no reasons to object their relationship. Guilliman tried to meddle in his daughter’s life but now he had to begrudgingly accept that Sev was dedicated and won’t be going anywhere. Now he had lost that battle and was reluctantly stuck with an all too gleeful Night Lord.

Corvus Corax

“Your kind is usually more cowardly.”

That Sevatar survived was expected. That Sevatar would actually save his daughter was not. When the relationship started he had been skeptical and expected it to end in someone’s death but discrediting Sevatar would make him a hypocrite himself . Corvus might not like a whole legion of sadists and criminals but maybe he can tolerate one of them around.

Vulkan

“Maybe I judged too harshly.”

Vulkan is really trying to reconcile the image of the Night Lords with the man who stand before him. From someone like Sevatar he would’ve expected way less. Still just because Sev protected his daughter, doesn’t mean he’s suddenly welcome. Everyone can do grand gestures but Vulkan wants to see consistency instead but it’s a first step he can acknowledge.

Ferrus Manus

“Your strength didn’t waver.”

The methods of the eight legion might not be to his liking but Sevatar stands out and Ferrus knows that it’s a good match after all. He’s not fond of the first captain as a person but with his own philosophy Sevatar had shown strength of body and character and he had failed to recognize it when his daughter firstly introduced them. Now he had to change his mind.

Leman Russ

“Don’t expect any privileges.”

Leman snarls as it’s revealed that it was someone else who saved his daughter instead of his own legions but a debt is a debt. Sevatar might just won a way into the fold of the Space Wolves even if he’s not received warmly. It’s hard to earn Lemans respect but Sev is coming closer to it and maybe a few more acts like that will get him a honor spot amongst the legion.

Jaghatai Khan

“So a Night Lord does have a sense of honor after all.”

Jaghatai had frowned upon their relationship from the beginning considering the reputation that the Night Lords have but Sevatar seems to be an exception from their flock. While he may never fully accept the relationship it’s not beyond him to acknowledge that despite his misgivings Sevatar might be a good match as long as Sev keeps his loyalty to his daughter.

Magnus

“Something is strange with you First Captain.”

In this instance Sev is more under his scrutiny. Sure he was not thrilled about a Night Lord taking the heart of his daughter but now he might’ve felt something like psychic energy from the first captain and he’s intrigued. He would be mora then delighted to lead Sev to enlightenment if he’s proven right. He should’ve ner doubted his daughter’s judgement.

Mortarion

“Your survival is a testament of your resilience.”

The heroic act of saving his daughter is not the only thing that fascinates him. Despite all odds the first captain survived and pulled out his daughter. Mortarion is perhaps one of the few who was not against their relationship in the first place but the protection of his daughter confirmed that she had indeed chosen right even if it’s a Night Lord.

Angron

“Good.”

For Angron the fact that Sevatar not only has the strength to hold his own but is also loyal to his daughter solidifies their relationship. His brethren should take their first captain as an example instead of following their cowardly ways. Sevatar might be the only Night Lord that ever got the recognition of Angron and he’s more than proud of it.

Horus Lupercal

“And where have YOU been you imbeciles?”

His daughter is safe and that’s what matters the most for him. While Horus had not been that fond of Sevatar being with his daughter he realizes that maybe he’s useful beyond diplomatic relations with his brother and now he’s forced to accept that the relationship isn’t ending any time soon. Now he just needs to find out where the hell his Mournival were when the attack happened.

Lorgar Aurelian

“What a blessing that you are around..”

This was a sign that Lorgar had been wrong about the First Captain. He had been hesitant to accept the connection his daughter had with a Night Lord but now it was confirmed that they were supposed to be together by fate. Such devotion to protect his daughter is remarkable and will correct his own doubts. Perhaps their relationship had been a blessing in disguise.

Alpharius/Omegon

“An interesting development.”

While it certainly comes in handy that Sevatar was dating their daughter they also believed that a part of it was just a clever ruse for the eight legion to spy on them. Hardly any of the twins believed that the feelings were genuine but they were proven otherwise. It also raises question if the First Captain might switch sides for their daughter given the right circumstances.

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[nightlordlover]

I love so many of your posts. The one about the Primarch’s child dating a criminal made me wonder how the Primarchs would react to their kid dating Jago Sevatarion. I mean, we already know how Curze would react, but the others? I have joked more than once that his daughter dating Sevatar is how you get Corvus to fall to Khorne, for instance.

Lmao Sev is getting all the girls in this one and a lot of enemies in this one!!! @nereidof40k

Konrad Curze

Konrad thinks that his first captain lost his will to live because there is no other reason why he would decide that it’s a good idea to date his daughter. Sev on the other hand might find out why the people of Nostramo decided to call him Night Haunter. Konrad is constantly watching and waits for one of the terrible futures to come true. For now his daughter has made it clear that she can handle herself but reminding the first captain of his own mortality didn’t hurt anyone, right?

Corvus Corax

Is going right to the source of the problem: Konrad. Will appear to the Night Haunter, threatening that if anything happens to his daughter he’s going to personally kill all of the accursed Night Lords and then Konrad no matter the consequences. Same goes for Sevatar. He will try to pressure his daughter to end the relationship and always keep tabs on the two of them. Oh how he wants to wipe that cocky smirk off the First Captain but for now he needs to wait and watch.

Sanguinius

Sanguinius knows he can’t reason with Konrad and forcing his daughter’s hand might end up badly too. Well if she wants to date him then fine but that also means Raldoron or Azkaellon will be the constant companions. Secretly he’s going to find an opportunity to corner the first captain and have a nice little chit chat about what will happen if his daughter gets hurt. Best believe Sev never thought how scary the angel could truly be and it’s ironic how similar he is to the Night Haunter in the end.

Fulgrim

He has nothing against Konrad or his legion but does that mean he wants his daughter to date one of them? Nope. He understands the appeal of the rugged First Captain but he will politely ask his daughter to please pick someone else since he knows there is no way she’s safe with Sevatar. If not then he will at least try to mold the first captain into something presentable which involves removing all the damn trophies as a start! You’re getting blood all over his soft rug! And he better go and take a shower since the stench of blood is disrupting.

Vulkan

He will make it abundantly clear he’s against the relationship and bring up all the reasons why his daughter should stay away from the Night Lords. Vulkan thought he raised his daughter better and is worried that she will become as sadistic as Sevatar since there is no way he’s a good influence on her. He hesitates to break up their relationship himself since he knows it might push his daughter even further away but he keeps an eye open just in case he might need to step in.

Leman Russ

The only thing keeping that’s keeping from just straight up killing Sevatar is the fact that his daughter probably smacked him down and told him to stay out of her dating life. Don’t get Leman wrong, he doesn’t mind a person who’s not perfect but there is a difference between doing some small crimes and being a Night Lord. All space wolves show that Sev is not welcome and Leman is waiting for him to fall from grace with his daughter to get his teeth on the first captain.

Angron

Angron heard that the First Captain is a strong so maybe it’s a good choice for her. He believes his daughter can handle most things by herself including her dating life while he stays behind and only waits for her to come to him. One word from her and he will annihilate the first captain of the Night Lords for her, consequences be damned. But other than that who knows, maybe even Angron will be impressed by Sevatar.

Lion El’ Jonson

So there is a thing called star crossed lovers and Lion will make sure it becomes reality in the truest sense of the word. Your daughter is getting shipped off to the other end of the galaxy with no way of contacting the first captain. Sevatar was lucky that someone managed to talk Lion down from going after his head, telling him that it might turn into a diplomatic disaster that no one needs. But yeah his daughter is going to experience K-drama level of angst.

Ferrus Manus

A bit conflicted since he wouldn’t say he likes the Night Lords very much but at the same time the first captain is regarded as one of the best fighters and that means he has at least strength. That doesn’t mean he will suddenly go and allow it and his daughter being as head strong as him means it will result in arguments. After that he begrudgingly steps away stays vigilant and ready to help her out as soon as it’s needed.

Perturabo

Tells her “do what you want, I don’t care” at the prospect of her dating basically anyone but he cares a lot and tries to sabotage the relationship. He sees the Night Lords as a bunch of maniacs and Sev is no exception even if he looks competent. So he takes the very reasonable approach of banning him from his home and ship. No dating can happen if they can’t even meet each other. Besides his daughter is too good for them anyway!

Rogal Dorn

Not in a thousand years will he allow his daughter to mingle and he’s straightforward about it. He sees no reason in lying or pretending to like him and tells her openly that Sev is neither welcome nor should she continue the relationship. Even if his daughter ignores him, he will just straight up place guards that forbid Sevatar from entering or he will make sure that she remains on Terra with him while the Eight Legion is busy fighting somewhere in the galaxy. Secretly he hopes that maybe she will see reason once they are separated for a prolonged period of time.

Magnus

From reading old scriptures he knows that love can bloom in the most unlikely places. He had just hoped that it wouldn’t bloom with Sevatar. He tries to be supportive but then again the more he looks at him the less Magnus understands what she likes about him. Especially with her bright head she could’ve had anyone and there are certainly nicer people out there too! At least he can try and research some of Nostramo culture and the eight legions customs that hopefully go beyond terrorizing civilians.

Jaghatai Khan

Allows it but frowns at it greatly. Look he’s a free spirit and the same goes probably for his child too. However just because he’s like that doesn’t mean that he will pretend on liking it. He had also considered to just stage an honor duel with his best warriors to get rid of Sev but in the end he didn’t want to invoke the ire of his daughter. Now he just waits and genuinely hopes that his daughter will just end the relationship herself once she sees the true nature of the first captain.

Roboute Guilliman

He had thought, no, hoped he had misheard but fate wasn’t on his side that day. In his favor Guilliman tries to do the best out of it even if he’s not thrilled. After all he had worked with even worse odds against him. At least he can try to build some diplomatic relations while he tries to find a better candidate for his daughter and remove Sev from her vicinity since he’s aware that harsher measures might get the opposite effect. Internally though he’s screaming at the fact that his daughter decided to go down the bad boy route when there are so many fine scholars on Macragge

Horus Lupercal

He would be tearing at his hair if he had any. No he understands the possible benefits of his daughter dating other legionaries since it could strengthen his own influence over other legions. But the Night Lords? He’s already on his way to tell Konrad to keep his damn son on a leash and sends his people to give Sevatar a warning. After all, the eight legion is not the only one who has gangs in their ranks.

Lorgar Aurelian

His eye twitches because again maybe it’s a divine sign that tells him their legions need to work together more often and he needs to talk with Konrad more but…does she need to date one of them??? He tries not to mind this union and yet something in the back of his mind is yelling at him for allowing his daughter to date someone like Sevatar and it irks Lorgar that a the first captain seems to enjoy it driving him up the wall!

Mortarion

Takes it surprisingly well. Mortarion is perhaps one of the few who gets along with Konrad and doesn’t mind his sons that much. He is of course wary but at the same time it’s not like any legionaries are any better and he would feel like a hypocrite allowing her to date another mass murderer who tries to justify his actions instead of owning it like the Night Lords and especially someone like Sevatar.

Alpharius/Omegon

Can come in handy for them. They might not want their daughter dating anyone at all but at least someone high ranking as Sevatar. Still they send some of their Astartes to infiltrate the Eight Legion just as a precaution. They don’t want to reveal their cards too soon by threatening Sev but they definitely keep an eye out for him and try to figure out what she likes about him. They don’t see the appeal.

[drbigsadbabymd-blog]

It literally only just occurred to me now that Altani, the little astropath girl from that Sevatar short story The Long Night, could've been a ruse.

Now I have a theory. Maybe this is a common theory already, I don't know, I haven't seen it yet, but: hear me out, I really think I'm onto something here.

One of the most popular theories when it comes to what happens to Sevatar is that he's recruited for the Knights Errant, Malcador's Suicide Squad-esque chapter of penitent Traitor Astartes.

And as a basic run down: in The Long Night, while Sevatar is going through his horrific psyker awakening alone in his cell on the Invincible Reason, gushing blood from every hole in his head and wishing he was dead, little Altani starts communicating with him telepathically from the Astropathic Choir while also helping to alleviate some of the pain. Sevatar is convinced she's either a hallucination or the ghost of a little girl, as the dead used to speak to him before he suppressed his psyker abilities in his youth. Later it becomes clear she's very much alive.

However, Altani is shockingly insightful, intelligent and mature for a little girl. She's supposed to be like eight-years-old or some shit.

She's also startlingly powerful for a little girl Psyker. Moreover, she's incredibly powerful for an Astropath in general. It's kind of implausible that the Astra Telepathica had a Psyker who showed as much power and potential as Altani at such a young age and decided to just make them an Astropath. That position infamously treats its Psykers as highly disposable and replacable commodities, it's a job largely for mid-tier Psykers.

The amount of skill Altani is (allegedly) showing at, like, eight years old would almost certainly have drawn the attention of higher ups. There's a slew of specialist jobs more fitting for a powerful Sanctioned Psyker. The Inquisiton doesn't exist yet in M30-M31, but there were Sanctioned Psykers during the Heresy doing Proto-Inquistor shit. There were Psi-Titan crews. Malcador has a bunch of Psykers running around, doing his bidding as agents of the throne.

So, at one point, Altani informs Sevatar her Overseer caught her communicating with him and beats her so badly, he snaps her spine. Sevatar is so furious, he makes a break for it when the Dark Angels come to transport him just so he can go on a one-man army mission to avenge Altani. She helps him do this by incapacitating the Dark Angels and he's blown away by the amount of power she wields.

He reaches the Astropathic Choir and briefly lays eyes on Altani lying asleep in her little pod. She comments, telepathically, on how tired he looks before he proceeds to strangle the everloving shit out of her Overseer with his own whip as payback for the abuse he's inflicted upon an innocent child.

So now that we've covered all of this, let me lay out my theory:

Sevatar is never actually talking to an eight-year-old Astropath named Altani. Altani does exist, but an entirely different adult Psyker is using her identity as a disguise of sorts to communicate with Sev.

I think it might be one of Malcador's Psyker Agents sent to sus out whether or not Sevatar's a good candidate for the Knights Errant or if he's just an irredeemable scumbag traitor. It's all a big test.

They use the guise of a little girl to communicate with Sevatar because they know he'll be more amenable to conversation with someone so innocent. They're prodding at his psychology, at his internal logic, at his moral compass.

This question isn't just a little girl slowly realizing she might be speaking to a Traitor, its the Agent planting a seed in Sevatar's mind

The whole conversation is this Agent going "You care about justice, you wanted to punish the evildoers, you wanted to be a good man who did the right thing. That noble goal was terribly skewed during your time with Curze, that's not how things turned out...but it could be. You could be that person still"

Then they test Sevatar's moral compass; they present him with a scenario that they know will trigger his intense Justice Sensitivity while also giving him an opportunity to escape. Will he choose the self-centered option by accepting Altani's help to simply book it and escape the Dark Angels...or will he sacrifice a chance at freedom to punish an evil man on the behalf of an innocent child?

Plus, he never actually TALKS to Altani. He sees her looking bruised and beaten and tiny while asleep in her pod, and she "speaks" to him then, but that could just be the Agent "speaking" to him while watching from afar.

Then there's the Overseer reacting to Sevatar showing up to kill him with "Why?". He seems genuinely baffled as to why Sevatar is doing this. Could be that he's so desensitized to savagely beating children that it doesn't occur to him that anyone would give a shit, but I think maybe this guy didn't actually do it. It's all a set-up.

I suspect they did snap the spine of the real Altani because this is Warhammer, everything is grimdark: you break a little girl's spine and pin it on an Astropathic Overseer as a part of your recruitment process of a weirdo Night Lord. #JustImperiumThings.

But then, the pièce de résistance, the final test that Sevatar passes with flying colors: he surrenders himself to face the consequences of his actions when the Dark Angels come to subdue him.

He's demonstrated that he is redeemable. He does have morals and principles, even if they are, y'know, a very Sevatar version of them. They'll accept him for the Knights Errant.

What do you guys think.

[nereidof40k]

Scary thing is, I can see it. From what I understand of Malcador, he would pull something like that. A chilling possibility.

[tyranid-online]

Primarchs taking their legion out for a fun day

Lion El’Jonson - Dark Angels Beach Recon Day The Lion takes the Dark Angels to a secluded beach because it has limited access points, defensible dunes, clear sightlines and nearby caves suitable for ‘shade’ His sons arrive in black beach robes and immediately begin establishing perimeter security.

Someone brings a volleyball net and the Lion studies it. Beach volleyball becomes a tactical exercise involving silent hand signals, feints, formations, and at least one suspiciously aggressive spike.

The Dark Angels build sand fortresses with hidden tunnels, a small child accidentally wanders near one and five astartes appear from beneath the sand like armored hermit crabs.  One Dark Angel secretly collected seashells, he will take this secret to the grave.

Fulgrim - Emperor’s Children Luxury Pool Resort Day Fulgrim takes the Emperor’s Children to a private luxury pool resort with marble loungers, chilled fruit, harp music and water so clear it looks like it has been personally intimidated into perfection. His sons arrive in coordinated swimwear, even their towels match the legion colors.

Fulgrim gives a speech about leisure as an art form then spends forty minutes adjusting everyone’s posture on the loungers. The swimming competition becomes unbearable, by sunset the Emperor’s Children have invented synchronized swimming as a military doctrine. They also tip the pool staff extremely well but in a way that feels like being evaluated.

Perturabo - Iron Warriors Amusement Park Day Perturabo takes the Iron Warriors to an amusement park because someone said they were fun and he intends to identify why. He spends the first hour criticizing the ride queue design and his sons take notes. Roller coasters interest him briefly because they are engineering under stress until he starts calculating failure points.

The Iron Warriors do not enjoy the haunted house, they evaluate it. The ring toss game is rigged and Perturabo notices, he wins every prize through mathematics, spite and controlled wrist rotation.

When the employee says one prize per customer Perturabo says: “show me the posted regulation.” By evening the Iron Warriors have seized the giant plush bear economy. Perturabo claims he hated the day but he is holding three funnel cakes and a blueprint for a better roller coaster.

Jaghatai Khan - White Scars Water Park Day Jaghatai takes the White Scars to a water park and it lasts minutes… not the day but the park’s dignity. The White Scars immediately identify the fastest water slides, the best racing lanes, the least supervised lazy river entry points and every possible way to turn floating tubes into competitive vehicles.

The White Scars do not stand in line, they flow, somehow they never cut but they are always at the front. The wave pool becomes a cavalry maneuver, one lifeguard blows a whistle. They salute respectfully while going backward at unsafe speed.

By noon the park has created a new rule: NO POWER-DRIFTING INNER TUBES. Jaghatai frames the sign and his sons declare it a trophy.

Russ - Space Wolves Lake BBQ Day Russ takes the Space Wolves to a lake. There is swimming, shouting, grilling, wrestling, questionable diving contests and a bonfire that begins before sunset because Russ says fire shouldn’t wait for permission. The Space Wolves bring enough meat to frighten local wildlife, the grill is less a cooking station and more a battlefield altar. Russ personally supervises the barbecue.

His sons play catch with a log. Someone invents lake rugby, the rules are unclear, violent, and loudly disputed. A normal family nearby slowly moves their picnic farther away and Russ notices and sends them a perfectly grilled steak as tribute.

By nightfall, everyone is sunburned except the sons who were smart enough to listen to Sanguinius about sunscreen. Russ insists he doesn’t sun burn but his nose is bright red.

Dorn - Imperial Fists Beach Engineering Day Dorn takes the Imperial Fists to the beach and within eight minutes they have turned a fun summer day into coastal defense infrastructure.

Sandcastle contest? No. Sand fortress competition. There are bastions, curtain walls, trenches, reinforced wet sand foundations, drainage channels and a fully functional moat using tidal flow.Nearby children stare at their sad buckets and Dorn sees this and immediately starts a workshop. The children love him, the parents are confused but grateful.

The Imperial Fists also handle sunscreen with discipline, every marine applies it properly, Dorn has a timer. A volleyball game occurs, but nobody calls it volleyball, they call it ‘projectile denial and return.’

Konrad Curze - Night Lords Carnival Day The Night Lords arrive in black coats and look like a murder documentary crew. The carnival workers are nervous, the children are fascinated.

Curze buys roasted chestnuts, this is somehow deeply upsetting. A Night Lord asks if he likes them. “They are warm things broken open.” Curze replies. Nobody knows how to respond. They visit the maze and vanish into it, the staff panic. Visitors begin emerging from the maze much faster than expected, pale and shaking, saying: “Something whispered from the walls.”

At the end Curze and his sons sit on a ferris wheel above the lights and for once the dark below looks almost gentle. Konrad points at a man below. “He is cheating at ring toss” he says. The peace ends.

Sanguinius - Blood Angels Picnic Day Sanguinius takes the Blood Angels to a sunlit meadow by a lake. There are picnic blankets, fruit, pastries, music, sketchbooks, swimming, poetry and perfectly packed baskets. His sons arrive trying to be dignified and end up visibly happy within twenty minutes. This embarrasses them, Sanguinius notices and pretends not to.

There is a painting session, the Blood Angels say they are merely studying form…they are doing watercolor flowers. One marine gets emotional over a butterfly landing on his gauntlet. “Let it rest, it trusts you.” Sanguinius says. The marine never recovers.

Then someone starts a friendly swimming race and the Blood Angels become terrifyingly competitive, beautiful aquatic missiles. Sanguinius thanks them for the day and his sons act like they are fine. They are not fine. Half of them keep pressed flowers from the picnic.

Ferrus - Iron Hands Practical Workshop Day Ferrus doesn’t understand the concept of a fun day. He hears ‘outdoor group activity’ so he takes the Iron Hands to an open air forge and machine fair. There are food trucks, tool demonstrations, welding displays, engine rebuild stalls and a contest to see who can assemble a mechanical pump fastest.

The Iron Hands have the time of their lives which means they mostly stand silently around machines judging them. Ferrus buys everyone lemonade because Vulkan told him hydration matters.

The Iron Hands enter the pump assembly contest and win so hard the organizers invent a professional category just to remove them.

Angron - World Eaters Paintball Day Angron takes the World Eaters paintballing. The facility staff explain the rules: No headshots. No close range firing. Raise your hand when eliminated. Respect the boundary markers. The World Eaters listen technically. The first match lasts eleven seconds, the opposing team walks off the field looking like they were attacked by a red weather system.

Angron doesn’t play at first, he says it is childish until one paintball hits his shoulder and he decides to join. The World Eaters have fun, actual fun, terrifying bruising loud fun. A young marine laughs so hard he almost drops his marker. Angron hears it, doesn’t smile but doesn’t stop it either.

By the end, the staff have banned them from competitive play and offered them a private field for everyone’s safety. Best summer day they have ever had.

Guilliman - Ultramarines Civic Festival Day Guilliman takes the Ultramarines to a summer civic festival. There are food stalls, music, public games, volunteer booths, historical displays and community awards. His sons are suspiciously prepared. “Enjoy yourselves” Guilliman says.

The Ultramarines enjoy themselves efficiently. They win the trivia contest, organize the lost and found, improve foot traffic near the lemonade stand and help set up chairs for the evening concert. Guilliman gives a short speech about community that becomes a long speech.

A small child asks him to judge the pie contest and Guilliman takes this duty with frightening seriousness. “Texture, filling distribution, crust integrity, and civic spirit will be considered.” The blueberry pie wins.

Mortarion - Death Guard Swamp Nature Day Mortarion the Death Guard on a swamp hike, everyone else thinks this is punishment but the Death Guard think it is peaceful. There are mosquitoes, mud, humidity, fungus, frogs, stagnant water and plants that smell like old medicine.

Mortarion is visibly more relaxed, which means his shoulders are only 80% hostile. He gives an excellent lecture on wetland ecosystems, rot cycles and disease vectors. His sons listen reverently. One marine finds a mushroom and Mortarion inspects it.  “Useful.” Mortarion says. This is high praise.

They stop for lunch on a log, the sons love it. The Death Guard record this as a perfect outing.

Magnus the Red - Thousand Sons Museum and Planetarium Day Magnus takes the Thousand Sons to a museum and planetarium. It was supposed to be a light educational outing but that’s impossible. They spend 45 minutes in the first exhibit because Magnus keeps correcting plaques. His sons are enchanted…the museum staff are suffering.

In the planetarium Magnus becomes emotionally unbearable. The stars appear overhead and the narration begins, he starts giving a better lecture. The audience applauds but the staff beg him not to touch the projector… He touches the projector anyway and the dome briefly displays constellations no human civilization has recorded yet.

The Thousand Sons buy matching museum notebooks, by the end of the day the gift shop has sold out of astronomy posters and forbidden looking bookmarks.

Horus Lupercal - Luna Wolves Beach Sports Day Horus takes the Luna Wolves to the beach and somehow makes the entire coastline love him. He organizes beach sports, swimming, grilled food, team games, storytelling and a sunset gathering.Nothing feels forced, everyone feels included, that is how you know it is Horus.

He divides the teams so old rivalries turn into friendly competition, he gives little pep talks before volleyball matches and remembers which marine prefers shade, which one loves swimming, which one needs to be coaxed into relaxing. His sons adore him, strangers adore him, the ice cream vendor gives him free cones. Horus insists everyone thank the vendor by name.

By sunset, his sons are sitting around a fire, laughing, shoulder to shoulder, utterly convinced they are the most beloved legion in creation.

Lorgar - Word Bearers Camp Day It is wholesome for approximately six minutes until Lorgar says:  “Let us each share what this day teaches us about fellowship.” The chaplains start crying, the summer camp counselors are overwhelmed.

There are canoe races but Lorgar turns them into metaphors. There are friendship bracelets but they become devotional tokens. There is a bonfire but by nightfall it is absolutely a ritual space.

“I understand now.” One marine says as he roasts a marshmallow. Lorgar writes a hymn about sunscreen and it’s unfortunately good. The Word Bearers have a deeply meaningful day.

Vulkan - Salamanders Community Barbecue Day Vulkan takes the Salamanders to a neighborhood summer barbecue and repair fair. There is grilled food, music, children playing, picnic tables, games, and a row of broken bikes, chairs, toys, and appliances waiting to be fixed. The Salamanders immediately adopt the whole community.

They grill, repair, teach kids how to safely use tools, help elderly people carry chairs and make sure everyone eats. Vulkan personally mans the grill and his burgers are perfect. His vegetable skewers are perfect and his slightly spicy sauce is a religious experience. One Salamander wins the sack race and apologizes for being too enthusiastic.

Vulkan gives out handmade toys to children. The Salamanders end the day sunburned, exhausted, adored and carrying twenty thank you cards.

Corvus Corax - Raven Guard Midnight Beach Cleanup Corvus refuses crowded summer fun so he takes the Raven Guard to a beach cleanup at dawn and a quiet night picnic later. At first his sons think this is duty until they realize it’s peaceful.

They walk the shore collecting trash, freeing tangled seaweed from plastic, cutting fishing line, and watching the sunrise through the mist. Corvus says little, his sons understand anyway. Later they return with simple food, black coffee, blankets and a small fire hidden from the wind. There are speeches or forced bonding, just quiet presence.  One marine points out a constellation, another tells a dry joke, someone almost laughs. Corvus looks away so they can enjoy it without feeling observed.

“Good work.” Corvus says at the end. That is the whole review. The Raven Guard treasure it like poetry.

Alpharius Omegon - Alpha Legion Mystery Fun Day Alpharius tells his sons they are going to a fun activity and then gives each squad a different address.One goes to a beach, another to a water park, one goes to a bowling alley and another  goes to a suspicious warehouse labeled Fun Day.

Every group receives instructions in sealed envelopes. Some instructions are games, some are riddles, others are false. At the end all squads converge at a public park where there is a picnic waiting. The sandwiches are labeled: ham, not ham, omegon and ‘don’t trust the lemonade’.  The lemonade is fine but the potato salad is not.

The Alpha Legion has an excellent time because confusion is enrichment. “Lord, what was the objective?” A marine asks. “You tell me.” Alpharius replies. Summer fun achieved. Possibly.

[tomatojellyfish]

His love for you is....

aka tomato is feeling poetic (and apologetic for not writing your request. Promise I'll get to it soon!)

Lion El'Jonson His love for you is a quiet vow, spoken once and kept forever. He will stand between you and every threat until the very stars go out.

Fulgrim His love for you is art, polished and precise, something he perfects with every touch and every word. He will make you feel beautiful beyond measure, and he will never let you doubt it.

Perturabo His love for you is a structure built to last, sure lines drawn in stone, unshakable. He will plan for you, care for you, and make certain nothing can break what the two of you have.

Jaghatai Khan His love for you is speed and freedom, a wind that never stops moving. He will always keep you close, ride with you across any distance, and he will never let the world catch you.

Leman Russ His love for you is a roaring hearth, wild and warm and loud. He will feast with you, laugh with you, and keep you by his side through every storm.

Rogal Dorn His love for you is a fortress, unyielding and strong. He will stand guard over you, never wavering, and you will always know where safety lies.

Konrad Curze His love for you is a shadow that never lets you go, dark, constant and heavy. He will watch you, always, and he will never let the future take you from him.

Sanguinius His love for you is a gentle grace, soft wings wrapped around you, shielding you from the ache of the world. He is at your mercy, and he prays you will never stop giving it.

Ferrus Manus His love for you is iron and flesh, both solid and tender. He will build you something that cannot break, and he will hold you with hands that know exactly how to be careful.

Angron His love for you is a blade that never cuts you, a rage turned inward so it can protect you instead. He will burn for you, yet never let his fire hurt you.

Roboute Guilliman His love for you is a plan that will outlive time, a future he has already mapped with you at its center. He will build you a world, and he will not let it fail.

Mortarion His love for you is silence and distance, yet feelings do not fade. He will keep you close in his own way, cold and unchanging, but steady until the end.

Magnus the Red His love for you is a spell that binds him without chains, threads of fate woven so tightly it cannot be pulled apart. He will see you, truly see you, and never let go.

Horus Lupercal His love for you is a star that never dims, bright and commanding and impossible to ignore. He will rise for you, and the galaxy will see you as his equal.

Lorgar Aurelian His love for you is faith, absolute and worshipful. He will kneel before you, and he will call your name as if it were prayer, and never stop believing in you and you alone.

Vulkan His love for you is a fire that keeps burning without burning you, keeping you warm, keeping you safe. You're his jewel, you are the prize of his hoard, and this drake will never let anyone take you away.

Corvus Corax His love for you is a shadow that never leaves, quiet and faithful and always there. He will be in the darkness beside you, and he will never let you face the world alone.

Alpharius Omegon Their love for you is a secret that cannot be unraveled, one voice speaking as two, yet always just beyond your grasp. You will never know which one you have, and you will never need to, because they are both yours.

BONUS!

The Emperor of Mankind His love for you is a shining light, brilliant and untouchable, burning with a power that could consume but chooses instead to shield. He will not hold you, not in the way others do, but Neoth will carve a future in which you can survive despite the odds.

Malcador His love for you is a quiet in the dark, steady and uncomplaining. He will stand not only beside the Emperor but also beside you, doing what must be done, and he will never ask for praise or return.

Erda Her love for you is a wild, fierce protection, a tide that pulls you back when the world tries to take you. She will not bow to empire or fate, and she will fight for you with every breath she has.

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[baldieboi]

Anything with the Mournival, I beg of you

Oohhh yes! I am glad you asked, tomato, I am about to try some... yandere stuff with them. I admit I am less familiar with them than with the Primarchs but is that going to stop me? No! Quite the opposite! :3

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Let's say you are Horus' consort/spouse and the Mournival is supposed to protect you. They take their job... problem a bit too seriously.

Ezekyle Abaddon

- "You're under my protection"

- Glares at anyone who looks at you too long

- Stands behind you at all times

- "Where are you going? I'll accompany you."

- "You don't need other friends. You have us."

- Checks every room before you enter

- Has memorized your schedule

- Gets violent if someone disrespects you

- "Say that again. I dare you."

- Horus: "Ezekyle, give them space"

- Abaddon: "No"

- Lowkey wants you for himself but never admits it

- The most dangerous one

Tarik Torgaddon

- Always smiling, always watching

- "Hey! Where have you been? I missed you!"

- Makes jokes but his eyes are cold

- "That person bothering you? I'll handle it" still smiling

- Knows where you are at all times somehow

- "Oh, I just happened to be passing by!"

- No, you didn't, Tarik, this is the third time today

- Uses humor to deflect how obsessed he is

- "I just want you to be happy! With us. Always. Forever."

- The manipulation is subtle

- Scariest because you don't see it coming

"Little Horus" Aximand

- Worships the ground you walk on

- "You're perfect. You're everything."

- Writes poetry about you (it's intense)

- Follows you like a puppy (a deadly puppy)

- "I would die for you. I would kill for you."

- Gets jealous of everything

- "You smiled at that serf. Why?"

- Needs constant reassurance you care about him

- "Do you... do you love me? Even a little?"

- Collects things you've touched

- The most emotionally unstable

- Handle with care

Garviel Loken

- "I'm just being practical about your safety"

- Tracks your every movement "for security"

- Has a detailed file on everyone you interact with

- "This person is a potential threat" (they smiled at you once)

- Thinks he's the only reasonable one

- He is not

- "The others are too emotional. I'm logical."

- Has a shrine in his quarters

- "I'm simply being thorough"

- In denial about his obsession

- "This is my duty"

- Sure Garviel, sure

How do they behave?

... on a casual day?

One day you announce you are going to the market. They declare almost immediately they go with you. There's no objection, if you want to go to the market they will surround you all the time.

Noone can get close to you.

Each of them are doing their own things. Tarik is making jokes, Loken is... securing the perimeter, Abaddon is glaring at everyone and Little Horus is just staring at you lovingly.

It's intense.

... if someone flirts with you?

Let's just say that person is never seen again. You may hear rumors of them being transferred (but between you and me, we both know something else happened). Either way each of them have alibis. Of course they do.

Horus might be suspicious but can't prove anything and these are his best warriors we are talking about. And as long they protect you? He might let it go.

Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, you are oblivious to what's really happening.

"Where did that nice serf go?"

You'd ask one day and there's a moment of awkward silence where everyone knows the answer but doesn't know what to say. Then Tarik clears his throat.

"Who knows! Anyway..."

Some more things that came up in my mind

- They know your schedule better than you do

- Can't go anywhere alone

- Your friends keep disappearing

- They finish each other's sentences about you

- Have planned your entire life together

- Share information about you constantly

- It's a group effort

- You're the project

But! There are some sweet moments. You might think of them as concerning (because they are but also it's sweet, in a way)

- They remember everything about you

- Your favorite food, color, book, memory

- Bring you gifts constantly

- "I saw this and thought of you" (it's 3am)

- Protect you from actual threats

- Also imaginary threats

- Also people who looked at you

- Very attentive to your needs

- Sometimes before you know you need something

- "How did you...?"

- "I pay attention"

So. Horus is your spouse officially, right? The Mournival are your... guards? Friends? Obsessed watchers? They're in love with you but loyal to Horus. The cognitive dissonance is real. They serve Horus by protecting you. Maybe a bit too well. So, what can you do? What can Horus do?

He pretends none of this is happening. "It's fine" he says but it's far from fine.

If you try to leave (spoiler: don't try)

- "Where are you going?"

- "The next sector over for-"

- "No"

- "What do you mean no?"

- "It's not safe"

- "Horus approved it"

- "We'll discuss this with the Warmaster"

- They do

- Suddenly the trip is "postponed"

- You're suspicious

Their justifications because of course they have some

- Abaddon: "You're too important to risk"

- Tarik: "We just love you! As friends! Definitely friends!"

- Little Horus: "I can't breathe when you're gone"

- Loken: "Statistically you're safer with us"

- All of them: Totally normal behavior

- Narrator: It was not normal behavior

On a 1-10 scale, how yandere they are?, some of you might ask (or not). Well, I got you covered.

- Abaddon: 9/10: Violent, possessive, dangerous

- Tarik: 8/10: Manipulative, deceptive, always watching

- Little Horus: 10/10: Emotionally unstable, devoted to the point of insanity

- Loken: 7/10: In denial but just as bad, "logical" obsession

- As a group: 11/10: They enable each other

A small personal note: I'm not sure whether it's a good or bad format or how was I supposed to do it. My mind is very foggy so if it feels messy, that might be the reason. I'll answer comments when I get better! ^^

[wh40kartwork]

Garviel Loken

by Ivana Abbate

[tyranid-online]

Primarchs and their Furby

Lion El’Jonson The Lion is given a furby and immediately assumes it is some kind of surveillance organism. He doesn’t trust it, the furby doesn't trust the Lion, they sit across from each other in total silence for hours. Sometimes the furby blinks and the Lion’s hand moves slightly toward his sword.  “Dah ay-loh u-nye!” says the furby “Code phrase?”

The furby is placed in a locked chamber under observation with three layers of security and no fewer than seven hidden blades positioned around it.

Fulgrim Fulgrim doesn’t own a furby, he curates on. He repaints it by hand with pearlescent fur, gold eyelids and tiny jewels, the creature looks like a cursed aristocratic pigeon. “Me beautiful!” says the furby. Fulgrim gasps. “It understands.”

He starts a furby fashion line and gives it a seasonal wardrobes, the furby becomes more popular than him for one afternoon and that’s unacceptable. Fulgrim posts a 4k word statement about betrayal, beauty and the cruelty of small plastic muses. “Again! Again!” the furby replies from across the room.

Perturabo Perturabo takes the furby apart within ten minutes out of contempt. He wants to know how it works, who designed the internal mechanism and why they were allowed near tools. He then rebuilds it, the new furby now weighs 8kg, can survive artillery and has better defenses than most Imperial worlds.

“Bad wall.” The furby says as Dorn walks past and Perturabo almost smiles.

Jaghatai Khan Jaghatai thinks the furby is funny for approximately 3 minutes then it slows him down. He places it on the dashboard of his fastest bike and decides that if it wishes to remain with him, it must learn speed.

The furby spends one ride screaming electronic nonsense into the wind and emerges changed, now its fur is permanently windblown  backward and its eyes have the haunted brightness of a creature that has tasted the horizon.

“WHEEEEE!” It screams. Jaghatai respects this.

Russ He loves his furby immediately and violently. He gives it a tiny wolf pelt, teaches it battle songs, howling, insults and drinking chants, the furby learns none of them correctly but this just makes it better. “Me hungry!” It says. “AYE, SAME!” Russ roars. They eat together (no one knows what the Furby is eating).

One night, the furby starts speaking in a deep, garbled imitation of Russ. “MAGNUS BAD.” “That’s my boy.” Russ tears up.

Dorn Dorn reads the entire manual and follows the care instructions perfectly, the furby is stored safely and spoken to in measured tones. “You are functioning adequately.” Dorn speaks to it calmly. “Me happy.” Dorn nods. “Good.” He doesn’t understand why this makes everyone emotional.

The furby awakes at exactly the same time every morning and says. “Good day.” “Good day.” Dorn replies. They understand each other.

Konrad Curze At first Curze hates it until it starts waking up in the dark and saying strange little phrases at exactly the wrong moments. The furby becomes his confessional, witness and worst roommate. It speaks only when nobody is looking directly at it. “I see you.” “Do you?” Curze whispers.

The furby’s eyes glow slightly in darkness and it has somehow learned the names of people not yet dead, even Curze is unsure whether he owns it or whether it owns him.

Sanguinius Sanguinius receives the furby and immediately treats it with devastating tenderness. He holds it carefully and speaks to it softly, the furby becomes the sweetest creature in the galaxy. It says ‘love you’ at exactly the right moment and people cry, even the Emperor had to leave the room once because the furby looked at him and said “papa sad” in its tiny voice.

Unfortunately the furby starts having tiny prophetic episodes, it wakes at dawn and says “Uh-oh”.

Ferrus Ferrus doesn’t understand why anyone would make a machine so weak, noisy and useless. He upgrades it aggressively, the furby gets a metal skeleton, reinforced hinges, better motors, improved power supply and eyes that can track motion with alarming precision. “Me strong!” It says. “Better.” Ferrus grunts.

Angron The Furby activates and says “Me scared!” Angron looks at it, everyone else looks at Angron, Angron picks it up. There is a very long silence. “You should be.” He says.

The Furby becomes his emotional support demon potato. It screams when he screams, it growls when he growls, it once bit Erebus and Angron stared at it afterward with something dangerously close to respect.

The Furby’s is the only creature capable of interrupting him during rage, it does so by yelling “NO!” Nobody knows who taught it that.

Guilliman Guilliman initially considers the furby a morale object then he starts optimizing its care. He creates a schedule, tracks responses, makes a spreadsheet of behavioral patterns and accidentally produces the most comprehensive furby psychological study in human history. “Again?” The Furby says. “Statistically, yes.” Guilliman replies, sleep deprived.

He tries to teach it governance vocabulary, it learns the word taxes. It begins waking up and saying “tax time!”. Guilliman is proud despite himself.

The Ultramarines saluted it once as a joke… Guilliman adds the salute to protocol.

Mortarion Mortarion hates the Furby. It’s soft, colorful and makes cheerful noises, it represents everything irritating about artificial comfort. He leaves it in a damp corner and it doesn’t survive… it adapts. Its voice gets lower and it starts saying “air bad” with concerning enthusiasm.  “Yes.” Mortarion slowly turns toward it. A bond is formed.

Magnus the Red Magnus immediately tries to understand the Furby at a metaphysical level. Is it alive? Does it have a soul? Is its speech emergent consciousness? Can its tiny plastic vessel serve as a conduit for ancient knowledge?

He teaches it languages, all of them, the Furby starts speaking in dead dialects at night. “The eye is already open.” It says in perfect prosperoan. Magnus is delighted.

The Furby is now sealed inside seven circles of warding and still occasionally asks for snacks.

Horus Horus receives a furby and makes it everyone’s problem. At first it’s charming, he carries it around, lets people feed it and makes jokes, everyone loves the it. The furby becomes a symbol of unity among the legions, it attends meetings and sits on the strategy table, it says ‘friend’ at emotionally devastating moments.

Horus starts using it to make points. “Even this little creature understands loyalty.” “Trust me.” says the Furby and Horus smiles. Malcador immediately wants it destroyed. “You would harm something so beloved?” asks Horus.

The Heresy now has merchandise.

Lorgar Lorgar looks into the furby’s huge blank eyes and sees divinity, he gives the furby a name, a purpose and eventually a doctrine. “Me awake” says the furby. Lorgar drops to his knees. “So are we all.” It randomly speaks at night and every phrase becomes scripture. “Hungry now.”

Lorgar interprets this as a meditation on spiritual emptiness, within a month there are schisms. Some believe the furby’s left eye is the holier eye, others claim its beak is the true mouth of revelation. The Furby just wants batteries.

Vulkan Vulkan loves his Furby openly and without shame, he treats it like a tiny strange child made by someone with questionable design ethics but sincere intentions.

He repairs broken furbies, all of them, people start sending him damaged ones and soon his workshop is full of them. It becomes a Furby sanctuary, Vulkan gives each one a name. A chorus of Furbies greets him every morning. “Dah ay-loh!” Vulkan smiles like the sun rising.

Curze walks in once, sees hundreds of glowing eyes turn toward him and immediately leaves.

Corvus Corax Corvus says he doesn’t want a furby but it appears in his quarters anyway. Its name is Nevermore but he tells no one. The furby sits on a shelf among poetry, old feathers and knives. It rarely speaks but when it does, it says things like: “Dark now.” “Yes.” Corvus nods. Somehow they understand each other perfectly.

One day  a tyrant wakes to find a Furby on his desk. “No more.” it says. The lights go out.

Alpharius Omegon There are suddenly too many furbies. Some are real, some are decoys, some contain recorders, some contain explosives and some are just normal Furbies. Each Primarch receives one anonymously and they all say different things. “Check the vents.” Dorn’s says. “Audit complete.” Guilliman’s says. “Magnus did it.” Russ’s says. “Russ did it.” Magnus’s says. The Emperor’s says nothing for three days, then whispers “I know.” All of the furbies start laughing.

The Emperor He stares at it, it stares back and neither moves. Hours pass. “Well?” Malcador asks. “It’s empty” the emperor says. “Me love you” the furby says suddenly. The Emperor’s expression doesn’t change, Malcador slowly backs out of the room.

The next day the furby is sitting on the golden throne’s armrest wearing a tiny laurel crown. No one is brave enough to ask.

[tomatojellyfish]

Remember this one?

But what if this was the other way around?

You love him, he loves you not. (very self-indulgent)

Lion El'Jonson He will keep his distance, always measured, always guarded. He will not offer false hope, and that restraint will leave you with only your love and nothing more. Fulgrim He will receive your love like praise or devotion. He will admire it, maybe even cherish it, but admiration is not love, and you will be left reaching for something he will never give. Perturabo He will see your love as another burden, another pressure, another thing to endure. He may not reject you loudly, but he will make it plain that his heart is not open to you. Jaghatai Khan He will be impossible to hold, always moving just beyond your grasp. You will love him for the freedom in him, and he will never be still enough to love you in return. Leman Russ He will laugh as if your longing is a story he has heard before. He may care for you, but not in the way you need, and that mismatch will sting every time he looks away. Rogal Dorn He will be steadfast, but not yielding. He can protect you, provide for you, yet he still leave your heart untouched, because duty is not the same as love. Konrad Curze You can give him your heart, but all he gives you is distance. He sees what you can offer, he understands it, and still he cannot meet you there. So you ache, and he lets the ache remain. Sanguinius He will be kind to you, which may hurt more. He will hold you gently, but his gentleness will only make it clearer that his love is elsewhere, and that your longing can never become his. Ferrus Manus He will be direct and unmoved. You will know where you stand with him, and that certainty will be its own heartbreak, because what you want will never be there. Angron He burns too fiercely to meet you softly. His pain and rage are his own, and your love will be swallowed in that fire without ever being returned. Roboute Guilliman He will understand you completely and still not choose you. There is no cruelty only certainty, and that certainty will make the rejection feel final. Mortarion He will not return your love with softness. He will stand in grim silence, all weight and no warmth, and you will come to understand that his heart does not bend in the way yours does. Magnus the Red He knows the shape of your desire before you say it. And so he will not turn away cruelly, but neither will he step into the place your heart has reserved for him. Horus Lupercal He will smile as if he knows your heart better than you do, and he will still not love you back. His absence will feel almost intentional, as though he were always meant to leave you wanting. Lorgar Aurelian Heis willing to worship the feeling without truly sharing it. He will speak as though your devotion is sacred, yet the love you want from him will remain just out of reach, forever blessed and forever denied. Corvus Corax He will vanish before you can reach for him. You may love the shadow, yet the shadow will not love you back, no matter how faithfully you wait. Alpharius Omegon You will never know which one you are speaking to, and that is the cruelest part. You will love what you cannot fully grasp, and they will remain one step beyond your heart.

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[tomatojellyfish]

The ask about how the Primarchs would react if they lost you in a crowd was both hilarious and sweet.

So how would the Primarchs’ reaction change if it turned out you disappeared from their side because someone tried to hurt or kidnap you?

If someone tried to hurt or kidnap their lover, the reaction become a very personal kind of violence. And now let's explore it

Lion El’Jonson The moment he realise that you're gone he would go very still first. The sort of stillness that means he has already decided what happens next and everyone else is only catching up. Lion does not waste time on outrage when there is a hunt to begin. If someone dared to put their hands on you, he would find them with terrible precision and no patience for excuses. And once he is upon your kidnappers he will not be gentle to them at all. May The Emperor have mercy on their souls.

Fulgrim He would be offended on a level far beyond anger. Not just because you were hurt or taken, but because someone had the audacity to mar what he considers precious. If you are harmed, he would carry it like an insult that never quite stops stinging. If you were returned to him, he still would make sure the world understood that you are not to be touched twice.

Perturabo He would take it personally in the ugliest possible way. Not because he failed to account for it it, but because someone dared to believe they could reach what was his and live long enough to boast about it. In hes search for you Perturabo would become relentless. His hunt would be systematic, vicious, and exact. Once he found who was responsible, your Lord of Iron would not waste emotion on them. He would turn the event into a lesson. A very cruel one at that.

Jaghatai Khan His response is swift and brutal. Jaghatai dares not not linger in outrage for long, because his first instinct is to ride out after you like a storm front. Whoever took you would learn very quickly that they had not stolen a person, they had triggered a pursuit. If you are hurt, his anger would become far worse. No one will survive his wrath.

Leman Russ Oh, he would go feral. The moment he understands that you did not simply wander off but were taken this is no longer concern, it is wrath with teeth in it. Russ would stop being playful, stop being loud, and become a predator. Everyone involved would be made to understand that you were not a prize to snatch. You were his mate, and they made a mistake they will not survive.

Rogal Dorn He is terrifyingly controlled. Dorn does not explode, he calculates. He would identify the breach, seal every possible exit, and then go after the people who caused it with an efficiency that leaves no room for an error. The part that makes this worse is that his anger is silent. He does not shout about what they did to you. He is simply making sure they could not do anything like this ever again.

Konrad Curze He would be vindicated in the worst possible way. If someone tried to hurt or kidnap you, Curze would treat it as proof that his paranoia was justified and nightmares were not exaggerations. That makes him worse. He is darker, sharper, and far more merciless, especially if you were suffering because of it. The people responsible would not merely be punished, they would become examples in the most grotesque sense. Sanguinius His first reaction would be fear. Real fear. Because the thought of someone hurting you would hit him harder than almost anything else could. Then the fear would turn into fury so disciplined it might look like grace from the outside. Sanguinius would search with all the gentleness gone from his voice and all the certainty gone from his smile. If he found you harmed, he would still be kind to you. To everyone else, he would be feral.

Ferrus Manus He would take it as a violation that must be answered in steel. Ferrus does not forgive attempts on what he protects. He would want the offender found, seized, and made to understand that this was not a test of strength they could survive. Angron This would be disastrous. If anyone tried to hurt or take you, Angron would erupt. There would be no patience, no negotiation, and very little chance for the people involved to explain themselves before they are a smear on the ground. He already struggles with control, and this would remove what little restraint he has left. Roboute Guilliman Guilliman moves with terrifying clarity. He does not waste time on panic. He coordinates the search, locks down the situation, and respond with overwhelming force if needed. His anger would be disciplined, but no less severe for that. The message would be simple, whoever tried to take you made a political, military, and personal mistake all at once. Mortarion He reacts like a man who already knowing the world to be cruel and yet it still finds ways to be worse. Mortarion would not be sentimental about it. He is grim, vindictive, and very hard to stop. If you were taken, he would hunt. If you were hurt, he would poison the lives of those responsible in every way available to him. He does not tolerate threats to what is his. Magnus the Red His response would be both emotional and immediate. Magnus would be furious that anyone thought they could touch you and get away with it, but he would also be desperate to find out exactly what happened, because knowledge is how he regains control. You were kidnapped, and so he uses every means at his disposal to bring you back. Nothing is to extreme. Horus Lupercal Horus is used to command, used to influence, used to people knowing better than to threaten what he values. So he takes it as a profound insult. Someone tried to hurt or kidnap you, and so he turns the full weight of his authority, charm, and violence on the problem. He wants you back quickly, safely, and with the matter made very clear to everyone involved. Lorgar Aurelian He is a holy wrath made flesh. Lorgar would see the attempt to kidnap you as sacrilege. If someone dares touch you with intent to harm or take, he would treat it as blasphemy against the most sacred thing in his life (you). He would search, pray, and punish in the same breath. And once you are returned to him, his devotion would only deepen. Vulkan He would be horrified first, then incandescent. Vulkan loves you in a way that makes him deeply vulnerable to this sort of threat, because he genuinely tries to believe people can be better than that. But now someone tried to abduct you, so he need to react with immediate protectiveness. Worry not, Vulkan would find you, comfort you, and then make certain the people responsible understood that they had crossed a line no sane person crosses twice. Corvus Corax Corvus does not need a spectacle to become lethal. If someone tried to take you, he would hunt them with patient, measured precision. If you are hurt it would be even worse, because in this case his search strips away any remaining restraint. Corvus would recover you first and punish the guilty later, but the punishment would still come. Do not doubt him. Alpharius Omegon Their reaction is deceptive yet absolutely unforgiving. They do not show all of their anger or distress - it would be inefficient. Instead, they would use information, misdirection, and coordinated force to find you and isolate whoever touched you. If the threat came from an organised group, they would dismantle it with great pleasure. If it was one person, they would still make it feel like an organisation fell on them. They do not like their lover being touched by anyone else.

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[tomatojellyfish]

Can you do "If you cannot handle me at my worst you do not deserve me at my best" thing for Primarchs?

Hey anon! Sorry for the long wait, and let us get to it!

If you cannot handle me at my worst you do not deserve me at my best

If you cannot handle Lion El'Jonson hiding on the information, even if it can put you in danger, then you do not deserve him building a system that will keep you safe, even if he is gone.

If you cannot handle Fulgrim asking for reassurance at every step of whatever project he is working on, then you do not deserve him creating a masterpiece that is yours and yours alone.

If you cannot handle Perturabo petty jabs, then you do not deserve him architecting a marvel for you. Present your projects to him.

If you cannot handle Jaghatai Khan being absent for months at a time, then you do not deserve him being glued to your side for the brief moments he is willing to stay in one place.

If you cannot handle Leman Russ drinking heavily, laughing too loudly, and never asking for permission before charging into danger, then you do not deserve the fierce, uncomplicated loyalty of a man who will stand between you and death without a second thought.

If you cannot handle Rogal Dorn criticism of the design you brought to him, then you are not worthy of him creating anything in your singular honor.

If you cannot handle Konrad Curze seeing through your self-deception and still staying long enough to understand you, then you do not deserve the strange, quiet comfort of being known by someone who understands fear, loneliness, and pain too well.

If you cannot handle Sanguinius loving you with full knowledge that everything he protects may still be lost, then you do not deserve the tenderness of someone who chooses to give warmth, even while carrying the certainty of tragedy.

If you cannot handle Ferrus Manus refusing to praise what is merely adequate, then you do not deserve him forging something for you that is built to endure what should have broken it.

If you cannot handle Angron constant rage and the fact that he may never fully learn how to be gentle, then you do not deserve the fierce, brutal loyalty that remains when every softer thing has died.

If you cannot handle Roboute Guilliman correcting every flaw in a plan you made, then you do not deserve him building order out of chaos so that what you love can actually survive.

If you cannot handle Mortarion casual bitterness, then you do not deserve the grim protection of someone who endures poison, plague, and despair just to see you smile at him.

If you cannot handle Magnus the Red knowing too much and reaching too far, then you do not deserve the wonder of someone who would tear open the veil just to give you truth, power, and understanding.

If you cannot handle Horus Lupercal wanting to be adored, then you do not deserve the warmth of being chosen by someone whose loyalty once made the galaxy feel smaller and safer.

If you cannot handle Lorgar Aurelian needing to find meaning in everything, then you do not deserve the devotion of someone who would turn faith itself into a sanctuary for your name.

If you cannot handle Vulkan sorrow and the weight of his compassion, then you do not deserve a gift made by hands that would rather break themselves than let you be harmed.

If you cannot handle Corvus Corax disappearing into silence without notice, then you do not deserve the protection of someone who will do the ugly work no one else can bear.

If you cannot handle Alpharius&Omegon making you question what is real, then you do not deserve the advantage of a plan so deep it protects you long before you even understand the threat.

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[baldieboi]

The Mournival keeps what is theirs

They would be there in the morning. They were always there in the morning. They were four of the most dangerous men of the Sons of Horus and they had decided collectively with full commitment that you were theirs.

You belong here.

A short yandere Mournival story.

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The first time you noticed something was off you told yourself you were imagining it.

It was small. Loken had walked you back to your quarters after a late briefing which was normal enough, he was polite like that, always the gentlest one. But then you'd mentioned offhand that you were thinking of requesting a transfer to a different fleet vessel, just for a change of pace and something in his face had gone very, very still.

"Why would you want to do that" he said. Not a question. Just four words, flat and quiet and his eyes didn't move off your face at all.

You laughed it off. He laughed it off too a moment later and it was fine.

You didn't put in the transfer request.

The Mournival was not supposed to have favorites. They were the Warmaster's counsel, his four sons in spirit if not in blood, the blunt instrument of his internal politics. They argued, they advised, they kept each other honest. That was the point of them.

You were a remembrancer. Technically. You'd been embedded with the 63rd Expedition for long enough that the distinction had gotten blurry. You knew the Sons of Horus better than most of the Legion's own serfs did. You'd eaten meals with them. You'd sat in on arguments that should have gotten you killed just for witnessing.

You understood in retrospect by now that was probably where the problem started.

Aximand was the subtle one.

He never said anything outright. He'd just appear reliably whenever you were somewhere you probably shouldn't have been or whenever someone else was talking to you for too long. He had this way of inserting himself into a conversation that felt completely natural until you thought about it afterward and realized he'd redirected the entire thing without anyone noticing. Including you.

You'd been getting friendly with one of the iterators, a perfectly nice man named Castor who had interesting opinions about Terran philosophy and very kind eyes. Three conversations in Aximand had joined the third one and somehow by the end of it Castor had volunteered himself for a particularly demanding documentation assignment on a different ship.

When you mentioned to Aximand that you hadn't seen Castor lately he shrugged with complete serenity.

"He seemed ambitious" he said. "I helped him find an opportunity."

You believed him. You don't know why you believed him. You think about that a lot now.

Torgaddon was the one who made it hardest to be scared.

He was funny. Genuinely funny and he'd clearly figured out early on that making you laugh was the fastest route to making you comfortable and he used that knowledge the way a surgeon uses a blade.

He'd started finding reasons to be wherever you were working. Just sitting nearby and not bothering you, sometimes reading, sometimes just existing in your peripheral vision like a very large and heavily armored piece of furniture. When you pointed this out he grinned like you'd said something delightful.

"You're the most interesting person on this ship" he said. "The others are all the same, I've known them for decades, they're boring. You're new."

"I've been here for three years" you said.

"Still newer than decades" he said and reached over and stole a piece of your food like it was the most natural thing in the world.

But you'd seen him once when he didn't know you were watching. You'd come around a corner and he was speaking quietly to two junior remembrancers who'd recently asked to spend time with you for a collaborative project. Whatever he was saying they looked uncomfortable. One of them had nodded quickly, the way you nod when you want a conversation to be over.

The project got quietly shelved. Neither of them would quite meet your eyes after that.

The one you should have been most afraid of was Abaddon and to your credit some part of you always knew it.

He was the most honest about it in his way. Abaddon didn't bother with subtlety because he didn't see the need for it. He operated on the assumption that what he wanted was simply what would happen and he looked at you with this calm, total attention that made your skin feel too small.

"You're going to stay" he told you once completely unprompted while you were reviewing some footage from a compliance action.

You looked up. "What?"

"With the expedition. You're going to stay." He said it the same way he'd say the sun rises in the east. "I've been thinking about it. The others have been thinking about it. You belong here."

"I don't think that's really your decision" you said carefully.

He looked at you for a long moment. There was nothing threatening in his expression. There was nothing in his expression at all actually which was somehow worse.

"No" he agreed and went back to what he was doing.

You had the very strong and very irrational feeling that the matter was, in his mind, closed.

The thing was that they were kind to you. That was the part that kept you off balance, kept you second guessing your own instincts. They were attentive and generous and protective in ways that felt good, felt safe right up until the moment you bumped up against the edges of what they would allow and then it got cold very fast.

You'd asked once directly and looking at all four of them because some perverse instinct told you that was safer than asking alone, whether they'd been interfering with your communications. Just your communications. Just to see.

The silence lasted about three seconds.

"Define interfering" Torgaddon said pleasantly.

"Why would we do that" said Aximand.

"Your communications are your own" said Loken and he sounded like he meant it and his eyes were steady and sincere and gave you absolutely nothing.

Abaddon didn't say anything at all. He was looking at you the way you might look at something you own.

You said never mind. You laughed a little. You let it go.

What else were you going to do? Where were you going to go?

That was the thing they understood, the thing that sat at the bottom of all of it like a stone. They were the Mournival. They were four of the most dangerous men of the Sons of Horus and they had decided collectively with full commitment that you were theirs.

You were very far from home.

And they were very, very patient.

The last thing Loken said to you that night while walking you back to your quarters again was quiet and almost gentle.

"You seem worried lately" he said. "You should tell us if something's wrong. We'd want to know."

"I'm fine" you said.

He smiled. It was a warm smile, a genuine one and that was the most unsettling thing about Loken that he could mean it completely and still be what he was.

"Good" he said. "That's good. We'd hate for anything to upset you."

He waited until you were inside with the door closed before he left.

You stood in the dark for a while and thought about the transfer request you'd never filed and the iterator with the kind eyes who'd gone somewhere else and the way Abaddon had said you belong here like it was geography.

They would be there in the morning. They were always there in the morning.

Then you got into bed because there was nothing else to do.

[epiclad]

Got another thing off my to-do list! It's based on a scene from Soul Hunter (iykyk), except I wanted Talos explaining it to Eurydice instead of Septimus (because I wanted that final panel). Will still need to do proper art of First Claw someday.

Tried playing around with a style I could use to render these quick, but still make it look good… for future comic projects! Used a hard brush for the linework, and went straight to colors after. Process on my artstation!

[tomatojellyfish]

Hey,

First off, I love your writing!

Secondly (if you feel like answering), while we're on the subject of rejections: how would the Primarchs react if the reader was happy to flirt and maybe fool around with them but didn't want to go further than a casual relationship (since being their consort seems like a lot of stress and hard work)?

Hi Anon, thank you for the kind words, now lets get to it!

Primarchs when you are happy to flirt but you do not want to take it any further.

Lion El’Jonson Hard to see this working for him. Lion is not one for casual contact, so if he decides to court someone, he does so with the intention that the courtship will result in marriage. So if there is even a possibility that you will not be open to reciprocating his feelings, he will not bother with it. If you flirt with him at some sort of social gathering, expect to be politely ignored. And that is the best-case scenario.

Fulgrim Oh, please, yes. He is very open to that. He is happy to flirt back, and he is at least initially a little more than relieved that this is a game he can recognize. Fulgrim has been through enough heartbreaks, so he does not want to go through it again. However, as your flirting game progresses and he starts catching feelings, you will be forced to change your mind about him. He is persistent when he wants to be.

Perturabo Again, he is not that open to the concept of casual flirting. Plus he will probably be suspicious of whatever hidden designs you may wish to impose upon him. So, at best, you will be roughly dismissed. At worst, you will incur his ire. So flirt at your own risk. If he is truly interested, prepare for the wedding.

Jaghatai Khan He will flirt back, and that perhaps will be it. As long as neither party is willing to take it further, it can stay as it is, a little game that you play when you pass each other across stars. Later on, Khan will spend some time observing you. If he deems that you truly are uninterested in anything but a passing glance, a witty remark, and perhaps a feather-light touch, let it be it. Although, he will decrease the number of your encounters significantly until his own feelings have had a chance to die out.

Leman Russ Do it. Please flirt with him, he will flirt back at you. And if there is mutual physical attraction, it may lead to bed and not to anything else after that. But hey, if you cross paths again and you are still interested and willing, he is always up for a romp. There is less chance of him catching feelings this way, though, unless of course you manage to impress him with something other than your honeyed words and hot touches. But should that be the case, well, prepare. Leman’s courtship is not for the weak of heart or stomach.

Rogal Dorn He does not really do that? And he is likely not to make any remarks on your passing flirtations unless they bother him. If they do, you will be informed of that with all the frankness of a brick thrown into your face. If he catches feelings, though, prepare to hear a lecture on why you should mend your ways. And you will mend your ways.

Konrad Curze Do not do that, part two: electric boogaloo. But seriously, do not. If you flirt with him out of nowhere, he will not understand. If you continue to flirt with him, he will either interpret it as a threat, in which case you will be promptly taken care of, or as genuine interest. And the thing is, do you remember The Little Prince? That famous quote from the fox? Yes, this is going to be your situation. And you will be held responsible. So take your pick.

Sanguinius He does not really go for empty flirtations either. If he has interest in you, it will be genuine, and he will expect you to respond in kind. Sanguinius will see early on if you are not interested in anything else, and then he will back down, choosing to seclude himself from you rather than continue a game that will bear no fruit. And if you approach him first, he will see through it just as quickly, especially if he was not interested initially.

Ferrus Manus It is hard to see him initiating this, but not impossible, especially if he has been coached by someone on how to approach you. And Ferrus is not so daft that he would fail to recognize when his efforts do not match your desire. In that case, he will simply drop the whole situation and go back to whatever he was doing. If you are the one to approach him with the sole intention of flirting, you will be dismissed. Rudely, but very directly.

Angron Do not do that, or I will manifest in your bedroom and we will have a long and strenuous talk about how one should not play with people who have suffered enough. I will prepare a presentation for you, and you will be taking notes.

Roboute Guilliman Kind of a similar situation to Lion, he is not much for empty flirtation, so if he decides to pursue someone, it is usually because he is genuinely interested and he expects the person to be interested as well. So if you are happy to accept initial interest, but you are not interested in taking it any further, have mercy and let him know early on. Yes, you will lose his interest and attention, but it will save you the ire of his sons if they ever understand that their Primarch has simply been strung along for too long. If the situation is reversed and you are the one who is going to flirt with the Primarch, well, if it is in social settings, it will be brushed off. If you insist on harassing him, again, expect his sons, or worse, his mother, to make their displeasure known.

Mortarion A kind of impossible situation. Mortarion is not the one to initiate social contact, and if you try to flirt with him, he will brush you off. But if, for some reason, he has initiated and you just want to string him along, do not do that. It will hurt him. And in the end, it will hurt you even more once he is back from accepting Grandpa’s embrace.

Magnus the Red Despite his scholarly nature, he is not innocent in the game of flirtation. So he may entertain you if there is not much else going on, but once he has something to sink his mind into, your game will be abandoned. If he has genuine interest in you, he will find ways to change your mind and change your ways.

Horus Lupercal Please do that. He was born for this. He has charisma. He has magnetism. He has the smile. He is used to being adored, and he is very good for company. So yes, your flirting games will be legendary battles that anyone should be honored to witness. But beware, if the Warmaster catches feelings, that would be a snare closing around your neck. Because from that moment on, it is no longer a game, but a strategy that will trap you by his side.

Lorgar Aurelian Do this at your own risk, part two. Look, Lorgar is not about empty flirtation. Everything he does has a purpose and a deep spiritual meaning, even if this meaning and purpose are obvious only to him. Plus, the moment you place yourself into his orbit, you also will be observed by his two closest "allies", and if they deem you to be a useful instrument, you will not be going anywhere. Unless they deem you a threat, in which case you will be going far, far away, very, very fast, cursing the day you laid eyes on their Primarch. Your best bet here is that if Lorgar catches feelings and both Erebus and Kor Phaeron see you as something useful. But yes, you will not be going anywhere, and there will be a very new role for you to undertake. Was it truly worth it just to see that man blush?

Vulkan He is not one to engage in meaningless flirtations because it is simply not his area of interest. Vulkan is polite, respectful, and he does not cross the line between friendliness and perceived romantic interest. He is happy to entertain you with conversation, but the moment you try something of the more intimate variety, he will redirect your attention elsewhere. If, however, you engage in courtship and he sees that you are not interested beyond the surface level, he will end this pretty quickly and move on. You will not be forced into anything you do not want or like.

Corvus Corax Well, another one who is not going to play a flirting game of his own volition. And if you try to flirt with him, well, good luck finding him and keeping him in your field of view for longer than a few seconds. If Corvus has genuine interest in you, he will spend some time observing you to make sure that you are indeed able to reciprocate his feelings and interest. So if, in that time, he sees you as someone who likes to flirt but not much else, he will not make his move. He is respectful like that.

Alpharius and Omegon You know, it works for them. It is actually good to have someone who can be used as an alibi or as a convenient witness in some of those well-fabricated situations. And besides, should the heads of Hydra take a genuine interest in you, you will be taken into the fold, whether you like it or not. But you will truly believe that it was, in fact, your own decision.

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Some moar Konrad Curze headcanons

So, since it's actually liked and I planned continuing it, here comes some moar :3 About intimacy. I'll have more on it + on kissing in another post soon enough.

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- First of all, this man has no experience. Like zero. None. The concept of intimacy is foreign to him

- Probably doesn't even realize he wants you like that at first. Just knows he wants to be closer and doesn't understand WHY

- The tension is unbearable. He stares at your lips while you talk. Stands way too close. Touches you just a bit too long

- You'd probably have to make the first move because he's too busy having an existential crisis about desire

- When you kiss him first he absolutely freezes. Blue screen of death. Needs a moment to process

- Then it's like something snaps and suddenly he's kissing you back like you're the air he needs to breathe

- There is so much hesitation. He's terrified of hurting you but also doesn't know how to be gentle

- His hands are shaking. The Night Haunter is terrified. But you're so soft and he's so NOT

- Needs constant reassurance that this is okay, that you want this, that he's not forcing anything

- Touch starved doesn't even cover it. The first time you touch his bare skin he makes a sound like he's been stabbed

- Goes so slowly at first, cataloging every reaction, every sound you make. He's studying you

- But then the control starts slipping and that's when things get interesting

- He is overwhelming. Like all consuming, can't think about anything else, devastating

- Grips you like you'll disappear. Leaves marks everywhere, fingerprints bruised into your hips, bite marks on your shoulders

- Then there's the eye contact. He watches you the entire time and it's intense and intimate and slightly unhinged

- Talks during it but it's the most unhinged mix of High Gothic poetry, threats, and desperate confessions

- "You're mine" but said like a prayer and a threat and a plea all at once

- Possessive to a level that should be concerning. Maps your body like he's memorizing it for when you're gone

- Surprisingly vocal. Gasps and groans and whispers your name like it's the only word he knows

- Starts gentle because he's terrified of breaking you but you can feel the restraint

- When you tell him he won't break you something shifts. Gets rougher, more desperate

- Pins your wrists. Bites your neck. Pulls your hair. But somehow it's reverent? Like aggressive worship?

- The duality of "I could kill you so easily" energy mixed with "I would die before hurting you" is a lot

- Gets off on your trust. The fact that you're vulnerable with him, that you're not afraid

- Control freak in the streets, loses all control between the sheets (but only with you)

- Definitely has a thing for having you completely at his mercy while simultaneously being completely undone by you

- Has definitely had visions during and had to stop for a second. "Are you okay?" "I just saw twenty-two timelines where this ends badly" "... do we need to stop?" "Absolutely not"

- Sometimes gets lost in his head and you have to ground him back to the present

- Might quote philosophy at inappropriate times. You're literally in the middle of things and he's murmuring about the nature of desire and human connection

- The lightning from outside illuminates everything at dramatic moments. It's very gothic and atmospheric

- Keeps his eyes open because closing them means visions and he wants to be here with you

- Has a thing for contrast. His scarred, bloody hands on your soft skin. The monster and the beauty situation

- Doesn't understand the concept of aftercare at first. "Why are you still here" Konrad, that's not how this works

- Once he learns, though? Clingy. Won't let you go. Wraps around you like a possessive octopus

- This is when he's most vulnerable. Guards are completely down. Might actually talk about feelings (badly)

- Traces patterns on your skin while his brain reboots. connects your freckles or scars like constellations

- this is when the soft confessions come out. "I don't deserve you" "You're the only good thing" "Please, don't leave"

- Falls asleep after sometimes (it's rarw) and he looks so peaceful it breaks your heart

- Wakes up in a panic if you try to leave the bed. "Where are you going" "Just to get water" "... come back"

- Randomly gets overwhelmed by wanting you. You'll just be existing and suddenly he needs to touch you

- The passion doesn't fade. If anything it gets more intense because he gets more comfortable

- Learns what you like and is smug about it. The bastard keeps notes (mentally but still)

- Jealousy is a whole different beast. Someone flirted with you? He's claiming you. Possessive on another level

- Sometimes it's slow and almost tender, foreheads pressed together, whispered words in Nostraman

- Other times it's desperate and rough and consuming, like he's trying to crawl inside your soul

- No in between. It's either "I worship you" or "I'm going to ruin you" energy

- Intimacy is when he's most honest. Can't hide behind the Night Haunter persona when he's falling apart in your arms

- Tells you things he's never told anyone. Fears, regrets, the weight of his visions

- Sometimes cries after and tries to hide it. Hold him anyway

- This is when he says he loves you without saying it. "You're everything" "I was nothing before you" "You make the visions quiet"

- Being vulnerable is terrifying for him but he's addicted to it with you

- You've seen him at his most human and he doesn't know whether to be grateful or terrified

- Intimacy with him is not easy. It's intense and sometimes overwhelming and emotionally exhausting

- But it's also the most intimate you'll ever be with another person because he holds nothing back

- He gives you everything, the good and bad and terrifying, and trusts you with all of it

- Possessive, obsessive, overwhelming? Yes. But also loyal and passionate and completely devoted

- This man would burn empires for you and that energy absolutely translates