phenom : ;

“I see.”

A rather plain response, but Thage wasn’t entirely sure herself whether to rate this information as preferable or not. Either way, it meant he could potentially be not entirely aware of certain things, which could further complicate her own response. That, she was not looking forward to. This whole conversation was one the witch would rather not have at all and so, before continuing to speak, she first allowed herself to indulge in a long, quiet sigh.

“Well… I do. At least, as far as my last life is concerned. These memories, they are quite… unpleasant in nature. Especially that of… my wedding night…” Another sigh.

#malusphere #ic.#gosh nokia geez

That’s right-- she had mentioned about this previous life before in the past to him, but this sliver of newly given information only makes him realize just how stupid his question truly was. It would have been better to remain silent just as he usually does, from the start-- although, it had given enough insight now to why she needed more time.

The demi-fiend lets out a sigh of his own, mentally beating himself over his insolence, not before apologizing for it, “I’m sorry.” Closing the distance he once had made, arms reach out to pull Thage into a hug as a means to comfort her. “You don’t have to say anything more.”

For some reason, Thage hadn’t expected any further inquiries, her brows momentarily furrowing as immediate response. Naoki didn’t usually ask any follow-up questions - if he even asked any at all. Usually he’d just brood in silence rather than expressing his thoughts. Now this topic of all things was the one to get him to speak up?

- No, it would do no good to paint this in a negative light as was her habit. The demi-fiend was right after all, they’d been together for quite some time indeed. Maybe this inquisitiveness could be considered as actual progress for him. Still, Thage remained quite unwilling to discuss this subject. To be honest, she wasn’t even quite sure how to speak of it in the first place.

“Naoki…” It had taken some moments of quiet contemplation to find a way to go about this, but he certainly wouldn’t get his answer right away. “Say, do you have any experience with these things?”

#malusphere #ic.#this is nokia ofc #still confused @ thage

That... had certainly caught him off guard. It was not an answer, no-- nothing even close in relation to what he had asked from her; despite being loosely associated to the current topic. He merely stares back at the witch with furrowed brows, stunned with confusion and into silence. Why that question of all things?

Although having come across many individuals, most of which were promiscuous and lustful-- promising nights of pleasure, while others fascinated so much as to touch-- it was never exactly acted upon. To say, in the least, his experiences are limited. Therefore, honesty will be spoken, but that would be all.

“Not... exactly.” Why?

{ ❣ } — “ HUH? ” A lengthy gasp fell from her lips, eyebrows rising high. “ … Are you serious? ” She looked around her wildly, realizing that the stranger was right. She had passed the train station which had been a couple of blocks back. “ Ugh. This is all your fault, ” she mumbled grumpily, a sweat drop sliding down her forehead. “ I was so frightened before that I must’ve skipped it… ”

“I did say I was sorry--” Geez, so much for helping. Now he’s hesitant to even ask if she would like to be walked back in that direction. Given all the problems he had given her, it was the LEAST he could do in return. But, sadly, seeming more like a creeper wasn’t something Naoki wanted to impose further. “It’s not that far back, y’know.”

#buymeburgers #ic.#r00d

“Why would–”

Why would he think this was because of him? It only made sense to assume such, given the lack of information Naoki undoubtedly suffered from. And yet Thage hesitated, unsure of how to respond - and of how much to share. His questions certainly were warranted but this topic remained a not exactly preferable one.

“…Of course it’s not because of you. I…. I just…. I need more time.”

#malusphere #ic.#imma need you to go into detail thage #tumblr also refuses to fix my post rood #queued;

“More time...” He repeats to himself, contemplating over her words just now. Given their circumstances, normally it would have been considered as a rather ‘poor’ excuse for an answer. However, it is something he can and will accept in all due respect; shown through newly established eye contact and a nod. After all, this was something that required both parties to be willing and of consent. Still, there were things unclear--

“Thage, I don’t mean to force you, but... is something the matter?” She always held back such information and left him clueless and wondering. Pardon the question, but wouldn’t it be better for him to know? “We’ve been together for quite some time, you can tell me.”

Thage remained silent for a moment, both in an attempt to regain her composure and to adjust to the distance that now separated them again.

“…you don’t have to apologize.” The words were spoken sincerely. After all, Naoki hadn’t done anything terribly out of line… yet, but when asked to stop, he had followed her request. It meant a lot that he had done so without question. “I could have interrupted… this much sooner, but… I didn’t. You don’t have to blame yourself.” Truthfully… this issue was all hers to begin with, wasn’t it?

#malusphere #ic.#A+ nokia #take this trash; what is writing

Her words held truth as she spoke them and he understood that well, yet still, some of the guilt remained nevertheless. He had a conscience of his own after all and even if Thage waited on the interruption, he could have done it himself-- an apology was necessary in his eyes. But now, it was his turn to remain silent again as he pondered over the current topic with latent curiosity; naturally inquisitive on most occasions. Lips come to form a thin line upon his face; would she mind if he asked about this?

“Can I, at least, ask why?” Maybe not the right way to go about questioning her reasons, but it’s all that Naoki manages for now. Verbal reassurances still needed as well-- “It’s not because of me... is it?”

saltycatfish

Tried making a gif thingy. ^u^

It was more of an afterthought tbh. It’s very subtle, I know. ;A;

#gallery;#yee

The shift in mood and intensity had been a gradual one, but it became quickly more apparent now. Too much so, perhaps; for what had felt pleasant and comfortable only moments before, it became increasingly… worrisome. If only the closeness between them could have remained the same as before for a little while longer…

“Naoki…” She had broken the kiss rather reluctantly, yet her gaze that now was searching his showed a certain determination. If it were up to her, there was no need to break this closeness in its entirety, as by itself it was quite welcome after all. They had never quite ended up in such close entanglement before though - but the colour Naoki’s markings had assumed offered some insight on how far he might be willing to take this. Thus… there was no other way.

“This is… Let’s not go farther than this… please.”

#malusphere #ic.#insert [laugh track] here #still dont have a tag; sad #but have this after 384739 years #if you wanna continue it

Right-- if he had waited for a sign or notion, this was certainly it. Having been so caught up in the moment and on desires to lack self-control-- was she upset at him? Disgusted? How shameful. Whatever her reasons and despite his guilt, Naoki is thankful in the least for her interference. Taking a brief step back to grant some personal space, his gaze falters and remains fixated at the wall behind her instead.

“I’m sorry.”

{ ❣ } — “ I suppose it’s fine, ” she responded, hesitantly stepping forward and accepting her phone from the odd stranger. “ Thank you! ” She softy smiled at him; even though she was still a bit skeptical about him, she was grateful that her phone had been returned in one piece. His last comment caused her smile to flip upside down, however, a sigh escaping her. “ Well, yeah, you’re right about that, mister, but I had no other choice! I went to a movie premiere and I don’t have any other means of getting home. I’m making my way to the train station to go back to Kurain Village. ”

#buymeburgers #ic.#verse ; ???#dammit maya ur being 2 cute #but lmao i mean some tatted dude stalking its nothing to still be skeptical about #amiright #also tryna give em something to do?? idk #take this poop

“You...” He begins, only to stop his thoughts from being put into words prematurely. There was so much to say, starting with her unnecessary formality, ( they seemed to be around the same age anyways ), to downright questioning the unusually late hour for a movie premiere-- no, rather than pointless chatter, Naoki states a more important fact instead. “You missed the station.” Nevermind that ‘Kurain Village’ was a unfamiliar location to him, but along the path he happened to have followed her on, a train station was passed several blocks away.

{ ❣ } — “ HUH? ” Her eyes instantly widened as she saw her precious cellphone in the other’s grasp. Even though it was clearly in his hand, she began to pat at her pockets, frowning when she could not find it. ( I guess it is mine, after all… ) A sigh of relief escaped her then, realizing that he wasn’t following her for any malicious intentions, although… “ You could have just told me that before instead of following me all creepy like, mister! ” She chastised, puffing up her cheeks dramatically. “ You really scared me, you know!? ” It didn’t help that it was late at night either. What was she supposed to think?

#buymeburgers #ic.#verse ; ???#nokia just drowns in stars #that's how gr8 lmao

“I know...” How will he ever explain his accidental stalking without sounding anymore creepy? She had already called him out on it, was there anything worth saying to fix this-- “Sorry about that.” A hand raised further to rest on the back of his neck in a sheepish manner. Perhaps it was just best to leave it at an apology. “At least, I’ve returned it.... although, you really shouldn’t be walking alone at this hour,” after all, there were actual people roaming about that hold malicious intentions and may want to cause harm.

Rules: Whether it be melodies that give you inspiration for your muse, or songs that get you into the writing mood—pick 20 songs (or more) you find give you the urge, the drive, or the creativity to write for your muse—then tag your favorite peeps to get an insight on their musical inspirational feels!

.01 Battle Cry - Imagine Dragons .02 Monster - Imagine Dragons .03 Emperor’s New Clothes - Panic! At The Disco .04 Soon We’ll Be Found - Sia .05 Irresistible - Fall Out Boy

.06 Arsonist’s Lullaby - Hozier .07 Undisclosed Desires - Muse .08 The Mighty Fall - Fall Out Boy .09 I Don’t Care - Fall Out Boy .10 Every Night - Imagine Dragons

.11 Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys .12 Unused Track - Shin Megami Tensei III .13 High By The Beach - Lana Del Rey .14 R U Mine? - Arctic Monkeys .15 Novocaine - Fall Out Boy

.16 Boss Battle - Shin Megami Tensei III .17 Fierce Battle - Shin Megami Tensei III .18 Not Your Fault - AWOLNATION .19 Closing In - Imogen Heap .20 I’m So Sorry - Imagine Dragons

tagged by: no one, i saw it and wanted to do it :T tagging: (if you guys want to) @dorkylawyer, and @malusphere 8]

#memes;#ooc #90% of these songs are about nokia and thage hahah............#im a sucker for them ok #also red nokia too coughs #many emo songs here lol...

{ ❣ } — THAT was enough. Maya was not going to reach the train station any time soon and therefore had to do something about her current situation. Putting on the bravest face she could muster, she brought her hands up to her face, clenching them into tight fists, and turned around to face her stalker. “ HEY. YOU. S-STOP FOLLOWING ME, O-OKAY? ” Yeah, because that was intimidating. Coupled with her small frame trembling wildly, she was sure she should just run for the hills at this point, but her feet were glued to the concrete.

#buymeburgers #ic.#verse ; ???#an apology would have been better but this is nokia #making things more awkward is his job #:'''))

Footsteps come to a slow stop just a couple of feet away from the female, weight shifting between both feet indecisively as he contemplates whether approaching closer would be the right move. Her demand made it obvious how displeased she was over the... stalking ( to no surprise ), and how obviously afraid she was-- if there wasn’t enough regret in choosing to follow yet, there surely was an abundance now. Hands were raised in defense, hopefully giving off the impression that he meant no harm. “I guess you don’t want your cell...” The one holding her belonging now extends forward for clarification, “You dropped it.”

@phiiend : ❤’D FOR A STARTER.

{ ❣ } — PERHAPS she shouldn’t have been wandering around late at night, but the premiere of the new Steel Samurai movie had taken place at midnight and the film itself did not finish until two in the morning. Usually, she would have dragged someone with her, but both Phoenix and her cousin Pearl were both exhausted from the events of the day. Not Maya though; she had boundless energy and even more for the Steel Samurai. The walk to her home was far from the theater, she really shouldn’t have gone alone, especially since she started hearing footsteps from behind her. Whenever she sped up, they did too. She was getting nervous and there was no possible way for her to defend herself. No one was around. ( What do I do….? )

#buymeburgers #ic.#verse ; ???#lmao i hope THIS is replyable #nokia's totes being unnecessarily suspicious #and my writing sucks but yOLO

Perhaps walking behind another so suspiciously, especially in this dead of the night, was not the best approach. But honestly, he couldn’t think of any other way that would get this personal belonging back to it’s owner safely-- at the time at least. There were many different ways he could have gone about this, but it was much too late at this point to change ideas. He has probably been already labeled to have bad intentions by the other, a criminal at best. Yet regardless, Naoki continued to pursue; with every change of pace they took, the same was done if only to keep up. Soon enough a quick stride had turned into a slow jog, fingers tightening around the forgotten cellphone to keep it secured in his hands. Now, if only he can catch up--

Tagged by: @serraptor >_>

repost & bold any fears which apply to your muse. italicize what makes them uncomfortable.

the dark. fire. open water. deep water. being alone. crowded spaces. confined spaces. change. failure. war. loss of control. powerlessness. prison. blood. drowning. suffocation. public speaking. natural animals. the supernatural. heights. death. intimacy. rejection. abandonment. loss. the unknown. the future. not being good enough. scary stories. speaking to new people. poverty. loud noises. being touched.

tagging: @traveliingsoul and @veilled, if you guys want to do it ofc!

#memes;#the vortex world makes you apathetic to 90% of these things tbh

lueurxtactique

As soon as Reflet materialised out of thin air, he let out a cry and fell to the ground. The impact was harsh, yet there were no injuries as a result. With a groan, the youth slowly sat up, somehow not noticing the horde of strange creatures in front of him. Instead he was distracted by a familiar sound – a voice that only he could hear. Despite that, he tried to collect his thoughts right then and there, but he couldn’t remember anything prior to this very moment.

❝W-where am I?❞

His question was answered by a sudden roar, which startled him, prompting him to stand up and notice the situation he was forced into. Horrid-looking monsters were glaring down at him, but there was also a small plump, white creature who greeted the strategist with a ‘hee-ho’ before smacking him across the face.

#lueurxtactique #ic.#; the real smt x fe experience #copies tag #and lmao idk i tried

What--? The individual was a person just as he suspected, whether or not they were a demon, he did not know; an individual who’s likes were never seen before, caution is certainly taken in response. There still lied the question in where exactly was Pixie and how this occured, however, further distractions cannot be afforded at the moment. At an instance, Naoki moves on to finish off the enemies presented-- a grand effort placed into diminishing the number of violent demons, down to none.

“Who are you?” His attention finally returns to the other, a rather defensive tone taken with his words.

@lueurxtactique

There was not much to do in this world of sand and despair, aside from the constant engagement of battle-- something that has become akin to a past-time to the demi-fiend; a method of honing his abilities and prowess, if only he desired to continue living.

As so, he was locked in a confrontation with a horde of demons that had ambushed from the nearest abandoned building. A few had come to fall in a matter of time, but numbers were proving to overwhelm him, making it clear that this fight could not be won single-handedly. An arm is extended in a call for a summoning, the fairy fiend that usually accompanied him to appear for some healing and some assistance, and yet neither of that occurred. No, it was otherworldly to say-- was that a person?

#lueurxtactique #verse ; ???#lmao here u go #hope this is ok?#im assuming it'll just be in the vortex world since idk where else it could take place......

An underwhelming response, even for him. Sighing, Thage took a seat next to him for now, foregoing all rules of hospitality as usual. If he wanted a glass of water or the likes, he could surely get it himself; the kitchen was just around the corner after all.

“Well.. Do you have any questions?” That would at least provide her with something to talk about.