Haven't posted the first spread from 2023 and decided to compare them. It's not easy for me to look at the first one, but it's so funny how I subconsciously kept the style. Like, toxic old couple - check. My favorite trickster and thief - check. My favorite pairing friends and lovers - check.
Could I request something with the mature ladies and the stoic ladies (and anyone you want to write ofc)
They're watching their S/O chat with another lady and are feeling conflicted on thinking whether S/O is flirting with the other lady. They walk up to check up on them just to have their concerns destroyed by S/O giving them some good old Public Display of Affection.
• aglaea will spot you (with her threads) laughing with another guest from across the room, and her chest will register a small, clinical tightening. she'll watch for a beat, evaluating tone, posture, and the cadence of your voices. is it friendly? flirtatious?
• she will approach slowly, because she prefers to observe before intervening. the walk towards you will be quiet, almost predatory in calmness
• you'll see her slowly approach you out of the corner of your eye. even without looking, you can feel the weight of her gaze upon your shoulders
• when aglaea is finally within reaching distance, you'll swiftly pull aglaea to you by the sleeve, lean in, and press a kiss to her lips like it's the most natural thing in the world
• the usually composed aglaea can only blink in surprise, the hint of a startled smile tugging at one corner. and when you pull away, her composure cracks into something like stunned delight, a small, pleased breath escaping her lips
• you'll loop your arm around aglaea and introduce her as "your partner in crime". aglaea will respond with a cold, clipped greeting... that dissolves into a soft laugh.
• she'll definitely scold you later, but tonight her ears will stay a slight, dusty pink
fluster level: 3/10
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bronya -`✮´-
• when bronya first spots you talking with the stranger, she tells herself that it's nothing. what's wrong with you talking to others? plus, you've always been friendly. still , her sharp eyes can’t help but linger on the way the stranger leans in, laughing softly at something you said
"am i overthinking this? or are they truly enjoying this person's company more than mine?"
• it's not jealously she feels, exactly, but a restless unease that makes her gloves tighten into faint fists at her side
• you'll notice bronya out of the corner of your eye, standing straighter than usual, lips pressed into a thin line. she's not storming over, but she's close enough that you know she's keeping an ear on your conversation
• eventually she'll approach. her intent is only to check in, maybe offer a polite word to remind the stranger of her presence. but before she can speak, you turn toward her with a bright smile, reaching out to lace your fingers with hers and tugging her closer. you then lean in and brush a kiss against her cheek, or perhaps press one firmly to her lips without hesitation
• bronya freezes. her composure cracks instantly. eyes blown wide, breath caught, a bright red blush blooming across her face. she'll try to say something, but will end up stuttering out an incomprehensive sentence instead
"w-wh-what are you...doing? right here? in front of everyone?" she'll stammer
• in an attempt to hide from the onlookers, she will step closer to you, slipping an arm around your waist before burying her face against your shoulder. the warmth of her blush will seep through your shirt, and though she will stay silent, you will feel the faintest tremor of her sigh
"you...you are insufferable..."
fluster rating: 10/10
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himeko -`✮´-
• himeko usually isn't the jealous type, but a small flicker of doubt will spark in her chest as she continues to watch quietly. the way their eyes seemingly move up and down your body. the way you seem to be flushing under their gaze. himeko will continue to watch quietly, sipping her coffee, telling herself it's nothing
• when she finally has had enough, she'll gracefully make her way over, her presence calm and composed as always. you don't even notice himeko until she places a gentle hand on your arm or shoulder.
• the doubt in her heart will dissolve the moment you turn around, lighting up at her arrival. without hesitation, you'll lean in and give her an affectionate kiss on the cheek.
• himeko will freeze for half a second. despite being a composed leader, she isn't immune to surprises, especially when it comes to you being openly affectionate in front of others. her refined mask will crack, the corner of her lips will quiver up into a soft, almost bashful smile. and, if you look closely enough you might even be able to catch the faintest blush bloom across her cheeks!
• she'll let out a soft chuckle, ruffling your hair as a form of payback
"darling...feeling bold today?"
• once the conversation wraps up, himeko will lean closer and slip her hand into yours with a gentle but affectionate squeeze. she won't admit it outloud, but she'll be touched. your single act of affection will have silenced every lingering doubt she had in the span of a heartbeat.
• but be warned, you were the one who broke the pda barrier. for now on, himeko will no longer hold herself back when the urge to show affection strikes, whenever it may be
fluster level: 4/10
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navia -`✮´-
• navia's first instinct is to trust you, but her heart betrays her. she's confident in herself and in your relationship, but when she sees you chatting that warmly with someone else, a little string tightens in her chest
"don't be silly...they wouldn't..."
• she'll try and rationalize the situation. tell herself the stranger is just asking for directions. maybe you're just being polite? but she notices how animated you look, and how close you're standing, and she starts feeling that creeping heat of jealousy that she doesn't often let herself indulge in
• navia won't sit on the feeling for too long, sauntering over to you with a confident smile. she'll try to play it casual, but there will be a tiny waver in her voice when she greets you.
• whether it's slipping an arm around her waist, leaning in to press a quick kiss to her cheek, or intertwining your fingers, whatever you do has navia's heart doing a somersault. that show of affection catches her completely off guard
• you will practically see navia's confidence crumble away. her cheeks flush pink, her golden eyes go wide, and her hand instantly flies to her hat like she's trying to hide behind the brim
"o-oh...well! i see someone missed me..." she laughs nervously, stumbling over he usual eloquence
• once she recovers though, with a playful little tug on your sleeve to bring you closer, she’ll lean in and press a lingering kiss to your lips! take that!
"you do really know how to make a girls heart race, don't you?"
fluster level: 5/10
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keqing -`✮´-
• keqing is sharp, focused, and not one to let distractions pull her away from her responsibilities… but when her eyes catch you talking animatedly with another person...
• she'll try to convince herself that she's reading too much into it, but the longer she watches, the more her mind spirals
• she won't storm over right away. instead, she'll try to get your attention from afar by showing signs of displeasure. crossing her arms a little tighter, tapping her foot against the ground, and glaring at you
• eventually her patience will fray. with a brisk and assertive step, she'll walk over under the guise of "checking in"
• even just casually wrapping an arm around her waist or lacing your fingers through hers in front of the other person will have keqing's heart racing. her entire body will stiffen, her breath will catch, and she'll sputter out a quick "w-what are you doing?!", her sharp tone betraying her nerves more than her irritation
• she'll try to pull back at first, her pride clashing with the heat rising in her chest, but the sincerity in your gesture softens her resistance. she won't ever admit it out loud, but she loves that you so confidently showed who you belong to
• her fluster doesn't stop at just her voice. her cheeks will be bright, bright red, eyes will be looking everywhere but yours, and she'll be muttering something about you being "so careless" or "unbelievable"
• after she's recovered a little, she'll try to salvage her composure by lecturing you in her usual straightforward way. "you can't just do things like that out of nowhere...!" but the tremor in her voice and the way she's still clinging tightly to your sleeve gives her away
• if you dare tease her about how cute she looks when she's flustered...you might actually be banished to sleeping on the couch...
fluster rating: 9/10
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yae miko -`✮´-
• yae's default reaction is amusement, her lips curling into a sly smile as she thinks "my, my...what's this? are they trying to make me jealous?" even if she's not entirely serious, there's a little pang of possessiveness hidden beneath her teasing thoughts. but, she'll remain at a distance, pretending to be occupied with her own business while her ears are subtly twitching in your direction
• she tells herself that she is above petty jealously, but the longer the conversation goes on, the more she can't resist. eventually, she'll glide over with a sigh, ready to playfully insert herself into the conversation
• but before she can even open her mouth, you slip an arm around her waist and pull her close, close enough to press a kiss to her temple and introduce her as your partner.
• the reaction is sadly small, but immediate. her smirk will falter for a second, her eyes will widen just a tad, and a faint pink blush will dust her cheeks
"little one...how bold of you to make such a display in front of others..."
• as soon as the stranger awkwardly dismisses themselves, yae will not waste a second. her hand will snake around your wrist with a gentle but deliberate tug, leading you away from the busy path into a quieter corner where prying eyes won't follow
"you really do enjoy keeping me on my toes, don't you?"
• before you can even offer a reply, yae leans in and closes the distance. her kiss is deep, lingering, and far more passionate than the quick little display you gave her earlier. a proper kiss.
"now we're even..."
fluster rating: 3/10
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shenhe -`✮´-
• shenhe will watch you converse with the stranger from a distance. her face willl remain serene, unreadable, as she chooses to continue to observe
• shenhe will feel an unsual weight in her chest as she watches you speak with the stranger. she'll notice herself focusing on the small details of your interaction: the way you lean in, the way the stranger smiles, the warmth in your tone
"they are only speaking. there is no threat to them. why does it trouble me so?"
• despite her willpower, shenhe feels herself being pulled towards your interaction as a result of this unknown emotion. she'll move toward you in the same composed manner she will use for any proper approach
• when you greet shenhe warmly with a kiss to the cheek, she will not flinch her flush, only offering you a bit of a confused look
• she'll awkwardly pull you away with the person you were talking with, leading you to a quieter corner of the street before admitting that she felt an odd pull toward you, as though she needed to be beside you, but cannot explain why
• you'll explain with a laugh that this unknown feeling that's been plaguing her is jealousy. to soften her confusion, you will explain that her instinct to stand by your side is an expression of affection. her heart is telling her something before her mind can process it
"if jealously means i wish to remain near you, then...i will not fight it"
Imagine twisted wonderland with a bronya!yuu, how would the storyline and relationship go.
Born of cold and winter air
And mountain rain combining
This icy force both foul and fair
Has a frozen heart worth mining
Twst men x bronya!yuu ( Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, Scarabia, Pomifiore, Ignihyde, Disamonia )
Heartslabyul
A natural born leader, bronya!yuu has a better chance at controlling the chaos that the first years and grim make. Carries an aura of dignity as well as respect, people would instantly respect her as well as trusting her leadership. Bronya!yuu is able to utilize the chaos to her benefits and others
Ace and deuce would often function as companions as well as advisors towards her, helping bronya!yuu to adapt to the environment quickly. While ace would often call her ice queen, he would be the first person to jump in to protect her making sure she is safe–while deuce would respect her yet he can oppose her from making decisions as well as helping her compromised a better solution and a new perspective. Both of them cared deeply about bronya!yuu, and would defend her.
Cater would be intimidated by bronya!yuu presence, she carries herself like a princess yet also a soldier in new grounds. He would even trust her leadership, honestly he admires her elegance. Even though she is awkward in front of the camera, he would teach her about social media as well as hacks about dealing with NRC students.
Trey would admire bronya!yuu actually he was also intimidated and thought that she is a princess even though she is, trey would admit that bronya!yuu personality is like a person who was taught to hold the defense of a dying world–she was taught to rule and lead her people from all odds. She carried too much and asked for little, although he enjoys how bronya!yuu would take time and learn with the help of other people. She personally came in the kitchen to help trey prepare so that she can experience what he experienced, which he admits is sweet and signs of a true leader–she is willing to learn from people and lead.
Riddle would admire bronya!yuu and both of them would get along with each other, discussing the struggles of leadership. He sometimes would feel short compared to bronya!yuu leadership but after his overblot, he would start to make notes as well as observe bronya!yuu leadership work. Originally, before his overblot–riddle leadership and bronya!yuu would clash towards each other. But he soon learned to be less rigid, as well as understandable. Riddle would feel pity on how bronya!yuu has no time to grieve and was forced to be in the role of supreme guardian, putting aside her grief and pain to lead her people who were counting on her–not to mention bearing the entire truth of what happened to her mother as well as not understanding her in the last moment without getting closure.
Savanaclaw
Bronya!yuu is not easily intimidated, even though she's hiding her fear–she would stand tall and would try to find ways to clear the situation her or others are in. She would act as a peacekeeper for the first years, as well as a negotiator. Even the most rowdy beastmen respect her, due to her presence of dignity and unmoving calmness.
Jack would see bronya!yuu as a person who is disciplined and refined, bronya!yuu is a person of integrity which is something that Jack respects. Even though sometimes he doesn't trust her decisions, he would still do it because he trusts her leadership and intelligence. He views her as a worthy leader, even though he disagrees with a decision he would follow her orders because he believes that she sees something that he misses. All her decisions are for the betterment of her people and not hers, which is something he admires.
Ruggie would originally not trust her, but soon view her as a person who he should trust and follow after sometime. He would follow her leadership, another part of her leadership that he likes is how she would take time to listen towards others and would involve people in her decision making. Her willingness to include people in her judgement because she values their perspective and respect her people's wishes is something that is rare, that what makes ruggie trust her judgement. She doesn't exclude others from decision making, ruggie would come to terms with her as well as following her judgement.
Leona would respect bronya!yuu, he can already see her being a true leader from mile away. Even though he might harbor some envy over her natural charisma, but after letting her stay at savanaclaw during chapter 3–he sees how dedicated she is to her role as well as how she sees how nervous she is, memorizing her speech from night to dawn. He admired her dedication, yet felt a little envious of her. Yet, the feeling is mutual for both of them–although he would tease her, but when there's time when bronya!yuu seems to be under pressure he is there to calm her down.
Octavinelle
would always be seen studying at the library, as well as maintaining a healthy routine to balance her out. Many teachers and staff find her to be a diligent student but still have much to learn about her surroundings, Professor Trein sees her as a daughter figure–he is often confused how she can be friends with the likes of ace and deuce.
Azul naturally admired bronya!yuu natural charisma and integrity but he knows that she is not reckless, she would time her movement and be patient when making a decision. She would read word by word of the contract, yet would take the offer for ace, deuce and grim even though she's against it. Honestly, he almost pity her being trapped with the first years as well as them going towards another person for a solution–not her.
Jade would also admire bronya!yuu from afar, he is quite fascinated for a person like bronya!yuu is friends with people as reckless as the first years. He can see how hurt she is as well as how burden she is carrying all of this, but i feel like the part that bothers bronya!yuu is making a decision without her–she lets them help her make a decision, why can't they do the same for her don't they trust her. Bronya!yuu was contemplating, when jade appeared beside her saying that she looked distress–she brushed it off saying that it's fine and left, honestly it was so heartbreaking seeing someone like bronya!yuu like this. Yet, despite everything she still helps them.
"she's boring but nice" that's what Floyd thought of bronya!yuu, her lack of reaction and expression would be boring for Floyd but... At least shes nice. She shows no fear towards him as well as unmoving yet she remains cordial towards him, treating him with respect which is honestly impressive for him.
Scarabia
Crowley would often drop works towards bronya!yuu saying that as a transfer student as well as the way to repay back his kindness for letting her and grim stay it's only natural for her to help him with his workload, of course bronya!yuu complied at first but it was immediately caught on by the other teachers who managed to tell Crowley to stop.
Kalim would admire her leadership and elegance, shes so cool. The way she remained calm in situations as well as making sure that others are okay is such a trait that kalim admired, not to mention her being a top student as well as her dedication–shes just so elegant and dignified. She is so classy, and a person of diligence. He would often invite her towards gatherings making sure she doesn't overwork herself, as well as taking care of herself –kalim would instantly respect her judgement.
Jamil would respect bronya!yuu as well as how responsible and serious she is, she would do her duty to heart as well as making sure she is the ruler that her people want–pushing herself more to be better and strive more. She is resilient because she does not falter easily in the face of danger and emotion, Jamil respects her dedication and admires her resilience. He knows not to look down on her, because shes sharp as well as her skill simply suppresses his in strategy if he is not careful she would spot the cracks in his plan.
Pomifiore
Bronya!yuu presence brings a sense of integrity towards NRC, honestly she can be a headmaster ten times better than Crowley. She would often try to understand the overblot students as well as helping understand those feelings, she hopes by doing this it would prevent the level of overblot. Ace's nickname for snow queen because even though she's cold on the outside, on the inside carries warmth.
Vil admired her and approved her, she carries herself with dignity and intelligence like a princess and a discipline of a soldier. He admires how much dedication she put into her studies and role, yet he sometimes wishes that she will take care of herself more and instead of suppressing her emotions. He can see how much burden she carries and yet not wanting to burden the first years and others, suppressing her own needs for her people and others. He admired her dedication and etiquette as a princess viewing her as a person who was disciplined from the start yet also loyal to her people and others–he just wishes that she would take care of herself more.
Rook would also admire bronya!yuu viewing her perfect for the Pomifiore dorm, every night he often sees how she would stay up all night to study as well as train. He admired her marksmanship, viewing as an elegant and refined art. He saw how tired she was, but she refused to falter. Bronya!yuu would wake up with post notes stuck in her mirror with advice and time managing schedule from rook.
Epel would be overwhelmed by bronya!yuu personality and Intimidated originally because she appeared as a cold and analytical figure. He often would hear praises from vil about her as well as others complementing her, he would be overwhelmed but learn how to get close with bronya!yuu. Epel would never doubt bronya!yuu decision and put a lot of trust towards her, he sees how she struggles. He admired how she would stand tall and also would start to learn it for himself.
Ignihyde
Bronya!yuu would often be rational yet she often would hide her true feelings or her struggles to continue on her duty, she doesn't want to burden the first years worrying about her instead of focusing on her. People would rely on her for advice and a steady ground, yet she herself doesn't have a steady ground to stand on herself.
Idia would be intimidated by bronya!yuu, like she's literally the embodiment of a princess. He would find her cool yet scarily competent for his taste, he would fear disappointing her even though they never once interacted with her. She carries an air of dignity and elegance which is overwhelming towards idia presence of an otaku, he swore people would kneel at her presence and would never judge her.
Ortho would find bronya!yuu a person who he can rely on for some task, he could ask for help on a task even though he is able to do it himself –he just comes asking for her help because she's a nice person he could talk to. She would treat Ortho as a younger brother, and ortho would view her with respect.
Disamonia
Bronya!yuu shows remarkable skill in marksmanship as well as intelligence over combat and battle strategy. With use of her ability, she is able to summon soldiers forge by her wind to help assist her in battle. She carries the dignity and intelligence of a princess yet carries the will of a soldier and commander carrying the front lines. She has no time to process her own grief, because her people need a leader so she buried her pain and put others first.
Malleus would note how calm she is as well as how brave she is to be facing him, both of them would bond over losing family members as well as being a leader and what it meant to be a leader. Malleus values her opinion as well as him checking up on her at night so that the both of them can go on walks, malleus would use these walks to learn more about bronya!yuu history as well as making sure she's not overworking herself. Malleus admire how bronya!yuu would stay firm and strong even when her world is at risk of dying, standing firm and unmoving–even when she lost her mother unable to grieve she would collect all the strength she has to move forward.
Sebek would naturally be dismissive of bronya!yuu but grew to respect her as a soldier and leader, he would not say it out loud but he admired her leadership as well as intelligence. Of course, she would not be as great of a ruler as his young master but she is second or third to his skill. Despite being a princess, she is a commander of her soldier all her moves can risk great loss so her position is not allowed to make mistakes.
Silver trust and admire bronya!yuu. Even though she might make mistakes she would learn how to fix it, making up for her mistake and wish to learn to be better. Her discipline as a soldier, and when learning about how guilty she felt when she accidentally caused the death of a soldier wishing to switch places who saved her life and how she wished to be better. Bronya!yuu learn to not let her guard down and wish to prevent these types of mistakes from happening again, is something silver come to admire for her.
Lilia would pity bronya!yuu, he can recognize that shoulders too much as well as not giving her enough time to process her own loss is a recurring pattern he saw from many rulers. He would watch from afar as how bronya!yuu progress, and how she learns from her mistakes. Honestly he admitted how painful it was for bronya!yuu to watch her own mother's death and how her own mother is thinking of destroying her own homeland to make a better one, yet also decided to conceal the truth to make sure the hope of her people is not gone–while carrying the truth, poor kid who was forced to be a leader of an empire who's in the brink of collapse not to mention shouldering the expectations and mistakes of her previous rulers.
ゼレブロ by Lightning [Twitter/X]
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