i will now ask 👁️👁️ for the bp LIs with an mc who has apd (auditory processing disorder).
i'll give details but im not sure if i can grasp it fully. basically apd is when you have difficulty processing audio (ex. someone is talking to you but the words are like static or smth) but its not being deaf you just have difficulty with it.
ty!! <333
thank you for the request!! this is my first time writing headcanons and for a reader who isn't just me projecting so,, take that as you will. it was fun to do and i tried to do some research on apd so hopefully i got it right? lmk :)
no warnings! have fun
nakedtoaster
they really honestly truly give me the autistic vibe
definitely has some audio issues themselves
specifically misophonia (because i am projecting and i love him)
so they understand your struggles to some degree
always willing to repeat words for you if you ask
and other people's words! doesn't seem super patient as a person but i think he wouldn't mind repeating the phrases if it was for you <3
they are a subtitle fan and love that you use them as well
once again it's the shared neurodivergency
xyx
(i headcanon that) he knows a few languages, including asl
would gladly use it around you if you'd like
definitely takes the opportunity to take things back if you didn't hear something he is embarrassed about though
like in the game yk? (the falling in love when he didn't mean to twice line)
but usually shamelessly repeats his words at the first sign of confusion, even if they are thoroughly unfunny
nightowl
the type to do a ton of research once he learns you have apd
a bit of a try hard but at least he is trying at all?
doesn't immediately notice that you didn't hear him if you don't say something
but once he does know he is eager to accommodate :)
WILL fight anyone who is a jerk about repeating themselves i am not joking
gets calmer about it as time goes on give him a minute he will chill out on the anger and pride dw
after you guys confess your love he'll repeat it as many times as you need <3
even if you don't need it repeated he continues bc he can't stop saying how much he loves you
quest
the most calm about it (probably has had some type of connection to someone who had some form of an audio processing disorder/hearing disability before)
subtle when checking if you want something repeated
another avid subtitle user and enjoyer
knew some basic asl but tries to learn more if you know it
hi! could i request this prompt:[ ATTENTION ] sender peppers a series of caresses over receiver’s face in an attempt to make them laugh or smile.
maybe the crown is wearing lipstick
btw could i also have ashti on this? ty! love ur writing!
ahhhHHhh tysm I'm glad you love my writing! I had this idea based off of one of the asks Cherry completed- I can't really find it atm but I really liked the soft vibes
I also tried writing it from another perspective; just for fun really
Warm, gentle sunlight filtered through the silk curtains of the palace, the light dancing across Ashti's restful slumber. Still, she didn't stir from her sleep in the Crown's bed.
Good. She deserved the extra rest.
Now, normally you would have your attendants come in. Perhaps share a small meal and drink with your sorcerer and protector before the day's work began, but it was thankfully a slow morning today.
A morning for the two of you to rest, at least until the afternoon came knocking.
Regardless, a Crown still needed to keep appearances.
Applying your makeup in the order your attendants have done for years took little effort on your part, though the gold still took a little more time to apply than normal.
Leaning away from the desk, you took a look in the mirror.
Hmm...not bad, not bad at all.
Now for the final touches.
Turning your attention to your table, you browsed through all the jars and bottles before settling on one particular one that caught your eye and applying it.
A little lip balm, scented with rose and pigmented with crushed precious gemstones- leaving a soft and gentle glimmer that always did work well under the light of the throne.
"You look beautiful," a smooth voice drawled from behind, a familiar voice akin to a lazy river making its way to the sea.
To you in this case.
"Oh, did I wake you, your Highness?" you teased, hiding your surprise and eying your Royal Protector from the convenience of your mirror- hearing the pops and cracks of her joints as she stretched out her limbs before immediately shrinking back into a comfortable position nestled in your pillows.
A small hum.
"Oh I've been awake for a while," She admitted with a dismissive wave of her hand at both the question and the nickname, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "Where have your attendants gone this morning?"
Raising from your seat in front of the mirror, you made your way over to the bed- unceremoniously plopping down into Ashti's awaiting arms, "I let them take the morning off, I'm afraid... so it'll just be you and me this morning."
"Just the two of us?" Ashti repeated, the question alone bringing the ever-present guards to the forefront of your mind.
Right.
Just the nine of you then.
"Either way, I wish to make the most of this free time," You decided, turning so that you were more comfortable in Ashti's embrace, your shoulders pressing together- hazel eyes following your every move with a mix of interest and amusement.
Turning to face you, the royal protector tightened the grip their arm had around your waist. Ashti giving you an uncharacteristically chaste kiss before pulling away- enjoying the whine dying in your throat at the sudden loss of touch.
"Your whole day isn't completely free," She gently reminded, a small irritation growing in your gut at the thought of having lunch with a few of your Ministers later.
And with the bright sun rising by the minute... it appears that there wasn't that much time for the two of you to relax.
How unfortunate.
A small huff from you earned yourself a smile from Ashti in turn, feeling them loosen their hold on you allowed you to settle your head back against the pillows- golden eyes boring into the ceiling above in thought.
Ashti still had to go and arrange the last-minute security details before lunch too.
Joy. Even less time to spend together.
But what should the two of you actually do?
"What's on your mind?" your protector asked, leaning on their elbow as they hovered over you, the sunlight bringing out the traces of shimmer you had left on their lips.
Hmm...
An idea in your mind began to take root.
"Say, Ashti, are you fond of games?"
"It depends," Ashti murmured, eyes narrowing a bit at you and the mischievous look you failed to hide from them. "What kind of game?"
Putting a mask of boredom on your face, you averted eye contact and feigned contemplation. "Less of a game, I suppose, and more of a challenge."
A challenge?
Well, now you certainly have Ashti's attention now.
Using their nature against them, you propped yourself up onto your side- Ashti mirroring the move so you faced each other.
"Tell me more about this challenge." your royal protector grinned, their eyes shining at the chance to one-up someone.
Even you.
Void, maybe especially you.
"You have an impressive amount of self-control." You admit.
A hook.
"I'd certainly like to believe so."
"Though... perhaps not enough for this challenge."
Line.
Ashti huffed slightly, clearly invested in whatever game you had concocted for them and willing to play along with the obvious trap you were setting. "I don't suppose you plan on teasing me all morning, do you? Tell me what I'm to do. for this challenge of yours."
"Stand still."
Sinker.
"Truly," The Royal Protector raised an eyebrow at the challenge brought before her. "Is that all?"
"It sounds easy," you admit, getting on your knees above Ashti and pressing a hand to your lover's chest- a gentle push guiding her back up against the board of your shared bed. "But I assure you it is anything but."
Her smirk made butterflies of your stomach, Ashti following along with your guidance obediently. It seems as if she'd play this game of yours... for now.
"Do you plan on doing something improper to me, my Crown?" Their gaze was intense- voice low and teasing, a small bite of hunger behind their eyes. And while the notion was indeed tempting, you had other plans in mind.
"Nothing too untoward, I assure you, now, remember-" you started, hips straddling Ashti as all four of your limbs caged her in; hands on either side of her- palms pressed flat against the wall.
"No moving," Ashti solemnly repeated, their eyes fixated on your golden ones as you moved in slowly.
So. Agonizingly slowly.
Just to press a kiss on Ashti's temple.
The touch itself seemed to melt away at the tension in your protector, the bodyguard clearly having expected something a little more intense.
"If you wished to kiss me, you need only ask."
Hushing her, you move to another spot- evenly spacing out each and every kiss till you were satisfied. Each time you'd pull away, hazel eyes met your own, Ashti's face simmering in heat under your treatment. Her expression wanting for more than to hide from the embarrassment she was feeling.
Still, she kept to the rules, keeping as still as a statue while you moved to each of her cheeks.
One.
Two.
Now, her nose. You also couldn't dare forget the space between her eyebrows nor the areas just underneath those beautiful eyes of hers.
Pulling back to admire your progress almost made you regret choosing this colored lip balm.
If only it was gold, then perhaps you could have seen what Ashti would have looked like if she was the Crown.
"Are you doing alright?" you ask, wanting to make sure that your lover was comfortable first and foremost and that she was fine continuing second.
Ashti's head twitched, clearly tempted to nod in response but then remembering the rules. Taking in a slow breath, the Royal Protector spoke with a clear, calm tone. "Naturally."
That brought a smile to your face, bringing yourself closer to Ashti to leave slow, drawn-out kisses on each corner of her lip before finally pressing your lips together.
A small hum in Ashti's throat was all the response you got, the Royal Protector probably figuring that kissing back would be in violation of the rules you had set.
Shame, really.
Leaving one last kiss on her chin, a wicked grin spread across your face as the real fun began.
Making a show of it, you purposefully brushed your cheek against Ashti's, leaving specks of sunlight on her as your lashes tickled the side of her face.
One kiss, right underneath her ear.
Still, she did not move.
You then turned to the other side, the sound of her heartbeat drumming against your ears.
Still, she did not move.
"You're nearly there," a small piece of encouragement- one small act of kindness for your bodyguard.
But then you turned back to the mission at hand.
Moving in at a snail's pace, you decided to be especially vigilant as you seared kiss after kiss down Ashti's neck, finding a spot against their shoulder to the rest the side of your face on.
You could see their raised eyebrow, the Royal Protector matching your gaze from the corner of their eye; lips, still glistening- parted ever so slightly.
Their resolve was shaking.
Good.
Coming in for one last blow against your protector, your lips grazed her collarbone- teeth brushing against smooth skin.
Ah. There it was.
A single shudder was all it took for you to win the game.
Mercilessly leaving Ashti without a parting kiss on her collarbone, you opted to instead take a seat on her hips, admiring your work.
She sparkled like the ocean's edge- every wave of the curtains, every beam of light shattering into a million pieces across her features.
What a sight to behold.
"Are you done basking in your victory?" Ashti laughed, a little lightheaded after the intimate encounter, and above all else- thankful that she wasn't the only one affected by this challenge of yours.
Reaching for the edge of your desk, your fingertips snatched up a small cloth- touching up the edges of your lips where your makeup undoubtedly smudged itself.
"Nowhere near done," You admitted, "but I really ought to get off of you before we truly engage in something untoward."
Moving off of your lover, you move to adjust your clothes- mind wandering to the time. You really needed to get going now before Ashti fell behind on her duties.
The Royal Protector on the other hand, finally free from your binds took the cloth from your outstretched hand- cleaning themselves of the traces of your love, the markings of their challenge lost. The speed of their movements meant that the very same thought had crossed their mind as well.
"You-," their breath was even now, gaze finding great interest with your bookshelf across the room. "- may want to reapply."
You spare a glance at the mirror.
Oh. She was certainly right about that.
"We surely have some time left," You mutter as you turn your attention to the sun just out the window.
Seems like it.
Sliding off the bed in one fluid motion, you reached for the jar settled on your desk. "Might I ask for help, Ashti?"
Quick on their feet and having recovered from your little game with them, Ashti got off the bed as well- her face now clean of all markings. On instinct, they reached for the nightstand and looped her daggers and khopesh around their belt, trailing along to your side.
She was swift to settle back into her duties for the day.
Though certainly not enough to stop her from getting some revenge on you.
Purposefully tracing her fingertips across your bare knuckles- the Royal Protector carefully took the lip balm in hand. The lingering warmth from their touch giving you one final tease- one act of retribution as Ashti purred.
hehe.... i wanna try this,,, what would your ocs want to hear most, what they actually need to hear and what they'd dread to hear?
thanks for indulging my questions lol
Carcel Devereaux: "You're my only priority" (From their mom, but they'd have to believe it first lol)/ "You don't have to be alone anymore"/ "You're just like your mother"
Ines Santiago: "Rook would have been proud of you"/ "It's alright to make mistakes."/ "You're a danger to those around you"
Kulîlk Teyran: "You're perfect"/ "You never needed to change"/ "Arsur would have been better off without you"
Jayce Wiseman: "You're stronger than you think. Different, but as capable as Nick."/ "You were never a burden"/ "You do nothing but weigh Nick down- weigh everyone down"
Niamh Venegard: "You did your best, you've always done your best."/ "You're home now, you're safe"/ "You're the monster they say you are"
Talon Vespero: "I love you. Proud of you." (From his mothers, whoever's close to him)/ "You've suffered enough, now you can rest."/ "Nothing you did ever mattered. Nothing could have been changed."
Kulîlk's smile falters for a moment, her brows furrowing at the foreign phrase. "Marriage?" She asks, Arsurian accent thick at the weight of the heavy word on her tongue. She turns her head to look over her shoulder at the Sorcerer, shooting them an unspoken question of confusion.
As the magus leaned in to whisper into her ear, she turns a gentle gaze onto you out of propriety. Although traditional marriage as we know it was not practiced in Arsur, you could certainly become promised to another.
The mask of serenity worn so often by the Crown cracks under the weight of this clarification, a deep crimson quickly spreading across the ruler's face like wildfire as her widened eyes morphed from confusion to shock. To maintain her dignity, Kulîlk resisted the instinct to jerk her head away, though she did avoid all eye contact with you to regain composure before speaking.
"I'm unsure of how those outside of Arsur's borders may conduct themselves," The words from the Crown were sharp, though they lacked the necessary bite to be intimidating. "But one should properly court another before becoming promised to them."
