hello, if I wasn't mistaken, ur reqs are open and i wanted to req for Twst headcanons, if u don't mind
Can I request Malleus, Jade and Azul with a fem!s/o who's into collecting rocks and pebbles? Not shiny ones or the ones that has chalk, just plain grey rock that just have pretty unique shape, and she goes out of her way to go to the forest in the campus to collect them and surprisingly she's quite particular abt the rocks and pebbles' requirements to join her collection,
hope u got what i mean, Idk how to explain stuff properly
Have a nice day, oh yeah, and happy birthday, i wish u that many great stuff will happen in ur life ( ＾ω＾ )
【❝Just A Rock❞】
【Synopsis: In which you manage to rope your boyfriend into your rock collecting shenanigans】
【Featuring: Jade Leech, Azul Ashengrotto, and Malleus Draconia】
【Tags: fem reader, rock collector reader, established relationship, fluff, kinda crack, yeah that’s pretty much it lol, possible typos/spelling errors, please let me know if I missed any tags】
【Word count: Jade (295) Azul (316) Malleus (386) Total (0.9k)】
【a/n: hi hi and ty for the birthday wishes :3 This actually took me back to being a kid when I used to just take home rocks I thought looked cool lol! I don’t collect rocks anymore, but I do have a jar full of can tabs (like the kind on the metal soda cans) that I’ve been steadily adding to since like, 2020! I fear said jar is beginning to get full, so I might have to finally go and recycle all my hard work and start anew! Anyway, I’ve rambled more than enough lol — ty again for the kind words and I hope you enjoy! <3333】
Oddly enough, Jade finds your habit of collecting rocks to be rather… quaint.
He could understand if you collected little trinkets or other bits and bobs, but just plain 'ol pebbles… really? Well, if it makes you happy, then who is Jade to judge?
Although Jade may not fully understand your fascination with rocks, he is very supportive of your hobby. It's only fair, really. You've been nothing but accepting of his love for mushrooms, so it's only right that he be a good boyfriend and indulge in your little rock collecting habit.
If Jade happens to stumble across a stone he thinks you'd like, then he'll pocket it and present it to you later. Better yet, he'll invite you to join him on one of his hikes so you can find more rocks, and he can find more mushrooms — talk about a win-win situation.
"Jade, look." In your hand sits a plain, oval-shaped stone. A bit of moss decorates the side, adding a sprinkle of green against the dull grey rock. It's ordinary in every sense of the world, yet to you, it's the best thing since sliced bread.
"Ah, what a lovely stone you have there, dearest. It will surely stand out in your collection. What a remarkable find!" Taking the rock from your hand, Jade carefully lifts it up into the light to inspect it properly. Yep, it's a completely normal rock. Jade nods, satisfied with his observations as he moves to hand the stone back to you.
"I want you to have it."
"Really? Are you sure? I'd hate to deprive such a lovely stone from my lovely girlfriend."
"I'm sure.”
“Well, thank you, my dear. I think it will fit perfectly in my terrarium right next to my favorite mushrooms."
Azul is something of a collector himself.
His coin collection most definitely costs more than all of your rocks combined, but that doesn't take away from its personal value. Even if Azul can't really understand why rocks, of all things, are of such interest to you, he never once minimizes how special they are to you.
That being said, your poor boyfriend cannot, for the life of him, tell your rocks apart. More than once, you've gone through your entire collection with him — one by one, showing off each stone and going over what makes them so unique, like its show and tell — yet he still finds himself unable to differentiate them in the slightest.
Azul, of course, tried to hide this from you for fear of coming off as uninterested in your hobby. The last thing he'd ever want is to make you think he doesn't care about your collection, which is rather difficult given how similar all your rocks look. Seriously, you could at least throw some more colorful or misshapen stones into the mix.
Alas, Azul is stuck playing 'spot-the-difference' with your rocks in a desperate effort to tell your rocks apart and not seem like a shitty boyfriend who can't be bothered to take interest in his girlfriend's hobbies.
"Oh, that's a new rock, yes? I must say, it has quite the luster to it! Where did you manage to find such a specimen, my pearl?"
…
"Azul."
"Y-yes?"
"I found this rock a month ago. I literally showed it to you the day I found it."
"O-oh, is that so? My apologies, I must have misremembered! You have my most sincere apologies for the mistake."
"Hmmmm, I'll forgive you, but only if we get to eat dinner together in the lounge tonight."
"Say no more, I'll see to all the preparations myself! It will be my pleasure to join you tonight, dearest!"
Ah, your silly human antics never cease to amaze Malleus.
Although he can't imagine finding regular ol' rocks so captivating, he does find your fascination with them to be oh so endearing. The first time you showed off your rocks to him, Malleus was overcome by this unexplainable urge to take you in his arms and squeeze you with all his might, which he later came to understand is a little thing called cuteness aggression.
There's something so adorable about watching your eyes light up at the sight of a pebble on the ground. It's an innocuous thing, but it's one that never fails to make Malleus' heart sing. He finds happiness in your happiness, which leads him to presenting you with just about every rock he stumbles across with the simple goal of seeing you smile.
Dragons are known to hoard treasure, yet Malleus finds himself hoarding literal rocks instead of gold and jewels. It doesn't matter what he's doing, if he sees a rock he thinks you'd like, he's dropping everything and grabbing it to present to you later.
"There you are, beloved! I was beginning to grow restless awaiting your arrival, but all that matters is that you're here now. Come, I have something for you, my love."
"Am I correct in guessing that this 'something' is another rock?"
"Hm, perhaps. There is no fun in revealing one's hand too soon, so I must ask that you humor me for now."
"Fine, let's see what you have for me today."
"Behold! These are the spoils from the latest expedition to some abandoned ruins I stumbled upon. You may have your pick of the little, my love. I only hope you manage to find something that strikes your fancy."
"Hmmmm, let's see. You've brought me many fine rocks today, but this one in particular stands out to me. This one is a worthy addition to my collection! Thank you for your contribution, Mal, I will treasure this rock for the rest of my days!"
"Ah, it warms my heart to know I have brought you such joy, beloved. Now, come here, so that I can admire your smile properly. There truly is no better sight than the look of happiness on your face — especially when I am the one who brought you such happiness."
hello! could I request like general dating hcs for johnny, gyro, diego, and hot pants? tysm🫶
p.s. you’re a great writer, never ever think otherwise!!
General Dating Headcanons ft. Steel Ball Run Cast
tags: fluff, sfw, gn! reader
a/n: thank you for your kind words! i hope you enjoy :) hey i already did hot pants right here she gets her own special post
Johnny Joestar
- he's incredibly loyal and devoted to you and only you. the minute you make it official, he's locked on to you for life.
- he's a good listener, often not contributing much commentary when you tell him things but he's nodding his head along or doing anything else. he thinks your voice is nice to listen to.
- communication is key in your relationship, he wants that to be obvious even if he's blunt with his own words. he values honesty over anything else. if somethings wrong, he'll tell you.
- he's incredibly touch starved, its not even funny. he longs for you to be around him and for him to wrap himself around you. to feel your hands stroking the strands of his yellow strands, your lips gently pressed against his skin and your legs tangled with his.
- his love language is quality time, he'd want to spend time with you as much as possible. it doesn't even matter what the two of you do, just as long as he's by your side.
-incredibly protective of you. he trusts you but that doesn't mean he wont keep an eye on you whenever you're doing something. especially talking to someone else, dont get me started on how jealous he can be. even if he doesn't want to admit it.
- you kinda love how there's a different side to him behind closed doors. when you're away from everyone else, he allows himself to be vulnerable around you. just don't tease him for it, otherwise he'll pull away and make you work for his attention again.
- loves hugs from you. it's sweetly intimate how warm your bodies feel pressed against one another, he hears you sigh and your heart beat pounding. he takes this moment to really admire you and that you're alive and here with him. it's kinda cheesy but he tends to linger these hugs longer than you wouldve thought.
- can't fall asleep without you right at his side. he likes to wrap around you like a koala, hearing your voice softly speaking to him before drifting off into a deep slumber. he dreams about you a lot, recollecting them to you whenever it was a particular dream he couldn't stop thinking about.
- has a hard time with his words but you'll ocassionally hear an "i love you" from him. but thats inly when he wants to be nice and catch you off guard.
Gyro Zeppeli
- he's a big flirt and teases you for just about anything. constantly. it's his love language at this point.
- rarely ever calls you by your name, unless he's being serious about something or when he's angry. he likes using petnames on you, whatever annoys you the most will be one he calls you the most.
- part of his love language is to info dump on you a lot, even at the most mindless things. he's a storyteller and you're his audience, he's looking forward to your reactions and expressions.
- he's very touchy, he likes making it known that he's right there present next to you. he likes leaving a lingering hand on your shoulder or when he's cupping your face. the expression you make is cute in his opinion.
-likes to sing to you, its his way of serenading you. he'll claim to use his voice to get you to fall for him, not that you already weren't. he has tons of little songs he wants you to hear. his favorite song to sing to you is him repeating your name over and over again.
-cooks for you! he claims to be the best chef in these parts and wants to make you something. anything you'd like. and he wants honest feedback too, he likes watching you eat as you hum at how good it is. and he'll just smile back and go, "i know, i just wanna hear you say it."
- you can definitely rely on him for a lot of things. he's never disappointed you nor give you a reason to not trust him. he doesn't even try either, you tell him something and he won't forget it. ever.
- reactionary anytime you speak. he's a good listener, hums and speaks in response whenever you talk to him. his favorite response is a smug, "oh yeah?" when you rush to him bright eyed and bushy tail about something.
- not the jealous type, he's confident in himself and he likes to think that he can trust you. he finds it amusing when someone else is flirting with you, he does nothing and watches back to see what you'll do. and he's watching intensively too.
- tends to initiate a lot of the affection. going back to him being the touchy type, he's very exaggerated with the way he expresses his love for you. wants to smother you in his arms, even if you struggle under his strength. he'll even pucker up for a kiss, even if you leave him hanging a bit.
- he says "i love you" a lot. even when you're parting ways temporarily, he wont miss the chance to whisper those words to you or in a passing when he's feeling a little playful at the moment.
Diego Brando
- as much as he loves the attention, i'd unironically see him settling down with somebody who isn't/wasn't part of his fangirls group. he'd want to be with someone whose devoted to him for who he is, not what his status is.
- that being said, he really likes to act like he's not interested in your advances despite how cherry his face gets. his mind runs crazy but his mouth does very little to keep up, resulting him bite back his tongue and letting you jab at him.
- he will always look out for you, even when you least expect it. he claims it's him "saving your ass" but really, he's just being intuitive and cautious. he's like your own personal little guardian.
- he's so nosy about almost everything that you do. he see's you getting dressed and about to leave your shared home when he stops you as you reach for the doorknob. "where are you going?" he asks with his arms crossed. mind ya business!
- quickly shuts up whenever you get super affectionate with him. ruffle his blonde hair, give him a kiss, pull him in for a hug, or give his hand a small squeeze. it honestly melts his worries away but he wouldn't voice it out loud.
- discreetly reciprocates your affection. he'll turn around when you snake a hand around his waist and he'll hide a kiss from everyone. it's not that he's shy, he just doesn't want anyone else to see him be this soft.
- lets you ride on silver bullet. he trust you so much to hop on and encourages you to wrap yourself around his waist. he really likes it when you stay so close to him. hold on to him a little tighter.
- he's a little tease when it comes to kisses. he knows what he's doing and he kisses with a lot of passion. but sometimes he doesnt like to go easy on you and makes you work for it. he gets a kick out of watching you struggle, just a little bit.
- he's brutally honest and blunt with you about pretty much everything. if you really need a second opinion or want to hear him out, he will give it to you straight. no sugarcoating.
- he doesn't say "i love you" often. you probably heard him say it once or twice but he doesn't throw it out so easily. the most you'll hear him say is "thank you". still, it's like a game getting him to submit to you and be honest with himself of his feelings for you. he does love you, he just doesnt wanna say it.
hey devon, love ya work. i'm currently finding it hard to be politically active or engage with leftist action because of 1. how burnt out and overwhelmed by the world 2. how much shame and guilt i feel about being priveleged but also not doing anything (i have been experiencing lots of shame since a very young age) 3. currently feeling like everything in my real life (balancing studies and work) is unbelievably overwhelming, such that i cant find the time to engage with politics, because im spending all my time either working on personal projects, working, or doing the things that keep me happy. ive had unlearning shame on my shelf for a year now but have struggled to get round to it. how do you think i can become more active and engaged? i believe its super essential but im really struggling to make the space for it and the shame of feeling not able to make the space for it is making me feel worse
Hello there, thanks for writing in. It sounds to me like the shame and the sense that you "should' be doing something more is such a massive source of emotional distraction that it prevents you from seeing what you might be able to do, in a small way, to live out your political values in every moment of your daily life, and it's probably keeping you from giving yourself credit for all the times in which you are already doing that. I don't know your background, but a lot of people in western countries with highly individualistic & white supremacist cultures come to think of "activism" as this highly personal act with a heavy personal burden of morality -- we (speaking for myself) think of ourselves as failed martyrs who have not done or given enough to the world, rather than seeing ourselves as a small component of what makes up a larger community, and our efforts as inherently interconnected and part of something larger than we can see.
Here is some writing I have on the subject, I hope it's helpful:
Responding to reader questions about decision fatigue, organizing tactics, and the shame of never doing "enough."
Hello Elysian! I hope you’ve had a great month. What are the most important/key synastry houses to have in a relationship with someone? I’ve seen astrologers on here say 7th house synastry but then they’ll say that that placement can also turn into an enemy.
Thank you so much xoxo 🖤
Hello love. I'm having a great month so far. My health got better, it was my birthday and started working on some projects. I hope you're having a great month too, dear! 🤎
I believe that what's mentioned is important to consider, yet not to take as fact that it will always manifest that way. Every overlay, aspect, or placement has its lighter side and the learning and lessons it brings. The 7th house can show us partnerships, including what many mention about marriage. It's important to consider that it's opposite the 1st house, which can often ask us to face things from other perspectives or interact with people who don't fit with who we are or what we're looking for. Differences may exist, which can lead to personal problems and the enmity mentioned.
I believe that in order to answer your question, we need to keep in mind our personal priorities and the type of relationship we want to build. Yet... If I had to answer it quickly, I would say it would be: 2nd house and 3rd house.
I find quite helpful to have planets in the 2nd house to work on the foundations of the relationship. In terms of synastry, having your partner's planets, especially their personal ones, in this house can indicate a shared personal value system. This can facilitate understanding and clear boundaries. Now, if we're talking about a composite chart, I think both people can be focused on keeping the relationship stable over time.
I've always emphasized that one of the most important things in a relationship is effective communication. Things like knowing how to listen and being willing to learn from your partner (teach them in return too) are essential for a relationship to thrive and be sustainable. That's precisely why I highlight placements in the 3rd house, synastry, or composite chart. It facilitates the flow of conversation and adds a lot of variety and enjoyment to the relationship, which serves as a lovely way to connect with your partner.
The other houses are not negative. I would say they can fit the native's respective needs. I want to elaborate a bit on some of these.
I. Taking a look at the 4th house
I've often mentioned that I like this house in synastry or composite charts. They can bring warmth, affection, trust, and emotional openness. Even so, I'd like to make a brief comment.
The 4th house is about comfort, but I consider it's important to keep in mind that it also shows familiarity. I believe that a relationship with certain placements in this house can feel comfortable and flow naturally. However, the concept of familiarity can be ambiguous, not because of the nature of the house itself, but because it's dependent on how well we know ourselves and look inward.
It could be helpful to consider that those with placements in this house of their composite chart, or those with partners whose planets fall in their 4th house, having a gentle check-out session with their emotional world. This, since noticing what feels familiar can help us identify whether it feels safe and cozy, or if it leads us to fall into old patterns or dynamics that, although known, aren't precisely the best for us.
II. 6th house and how little details make everything better
Some associate this house with routines. Sometimes with subordinates. Others even with enemies. But as you know, I like to use practicality to recognize that although it may be so, it's possible to look at it from another perspective.
To me, everything associated with the 6th house is effort. Not just in a professional sense, but in the devotion and energy one puts into things. At the end of the day, it's the small things that can create the greatest impact. You don't try to show anything off to the world, nor do you want to make love something that's only appreciated by others. Small rituals for couples, weekend plans, or thoughtful gestures like considering your partner's preferences and tastes when planning a small gift. It's the intention. That quiet way of showing them that you don't just look at them, you know them.
While monotony might be something to keep in mind with these placements, it can always be remedied by trying to incorporate new things into the relationship. A well-aspected Jupiter, Uranus, or Mercury in the composite chart could help the couple naturally implement new elements in their lives. Short trips or getaways to disconnect from stress are likely.
III. Growing together and 9th house placements
9th house has its nuances, but I'll speak from my own experience living in and observing relationships where these kinds of placements abound.
At its best, it does justice to the way I titled this section. The couple is delighted to experience and live so much together, side by side. They act not only as lovers, but as teachers. They show each other the key to a door you didn't even know existed, enriching their way of enjoying and interpreting life. Everything takes on a unique meaning; possibilities begin to appear in places that were previously empty.
Developing a firm set of criteria without closing our minds to a single perspective is helpful in recognizing the connections with whom we can truly experience what I mentioned earlier. There are people who try to make us think like them, which makes sense considering the nature of the house. Opinions, morals, arguments that we will often put to the test. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as we seek to open ourselves up and challenge what we've always wanted by our own choice. It's important to discern who want to accompany us on this journey from those who seek to mold us through it.
Anon who recently devoured chs 6 & 7 and wonders about Duri and another certain someone
Anon flirting with both the merchant and Aster
Nony torn up by Rune
Oswin lock-in question
Question about MC conversation with a specific person about events in Ch 5
Anonymous asked:
Oh honey!! I finally got time to sit and devour ch 6 and 7 and im over the moon what do you mean we can kiss Nathan !!?!??!?! and romance him kinda yeah hahaha it was an amazing surprise as I don't normally follow the posts here so I thought he was just a harmless flirting option and here comes the ask, is gonna be there flavor text or something if you have been romancing Duri and Ty? cuz I have haha and now its so messy with them family
Hello dear! Yes indeedy, you can kiss our dear merchant! You can also get a little gift from him to. :3 But you, have to unlock that.
So, yes, if your MC has had some things going on between Duri and then with good ol' Uncle Ty coming along - there may be a conversation. Typhon will address it directly, Duri is still going to be a little ambivalent to a romance, but they're not going to want to be physically intimate with an MC who is doing anything with their adoptive uncle.... But they're going to be cool about it, may even tease one another and the MC over it.
Anonymous asked:
so I tried doing Aster's route, it went questionably, so I kinda wooed Nathan at the outpost, and decided at the hot springs to let Aster go. Nathan says goodbye, gifts me a flower, I'm elated, hopeful for the future again. Then the Fields happened. First Aster then Nathan THEN Rune. Literally WHAT is going on, whole house mad 😭😭 Anyway chapter 7 was great even though I am literally in the trenches right now lmao
I gotta say the little rivalry between Aster and Nathan/Typhon is such a delight to me. I'm so glad you got to see that, lol. MC is having a rough go of things on all fronts, including their social life. Sooo much fun.
Anonymous asked:
You absolute mad lad. What a work. I just read it for the first time and I just read it all the way through and fuckkkkkkk
My initial ravi was supposed to be a mischievous charismatic flirt ya know, and he was, initially, like all hell. He also fell heads over heels for runey so fucking fast it's not funny
He seems chill cause he tolerates a lot, but he actually forgives very little and values his freedom and independence deeply, and fucking hell the rune reveal. He's just been quietly devoted to runey until she slowly decided if she really wanted the relationship and wasn't planning on leaving unless she asked him to... And then this happened
Honestly he'd be truly pissed, but he really cares for her already. He'd be pissed for a hot sec, but if rune understood and worked back the trust she lost, ravi could eventually forgive. After some time. Would never forget
Fuck dude I didn't expect to like rune the most, hot damn
I also wanted to ask, any chance we can get the proper domains that go with each tat? I'm quite curious. For example I didn't expect the night one to have restful connotations ya know
(delightful fakeout with astrum btw very well executed really got me)
Oh I so love that sort of love story. I feel like Rune is such a good fit, but oh the heartbreak! Dang, I would be sorry if it wasn't so fun for me, lol. Rest assured that Rune is ready to work hard to not lose their connection to the MC, and not for any ulterior motives (probably????). But! You'll have to hear it from them and make your own assessment. :3
So, for the mark connotations, do you mean the differences with the MC's outbursts? I do plan to post on those. Someone else had asked a while back, and then I forgot. But I do intend to share the snippets from how the power displays for you soon.
Anonymous asked:
Hi🩵
so now I only know that we can lock with oswin is he the only one for now?and when you said we can flirt with everyone and get romance point with them will it lead to jealousy or they won't react to that?
Hello my dear!
So far, Oswin is the only one you can lock in with. For the jealousy part of your question, there won't be a huge focus on it in general. Though, that doesn't mean it doesn't pop up at all. Once you're locked in with Oswin and the others know about it, there aren't going to be many chances for him to feel jealous, and the others might be a little sore about it if MC was also romantic with them, but overall, they're moving on. Now, I'll note that with certain romances, there may be more jealousy between ROs because of their relationship to each other. Specifically with Aster. :3
@worldsfastestcrouton asked:
Sorry if this has been asked already, but will we get to talk to Typhon about being kidnapped? Especially given the reveal at the end of chapter 7, I think it'd be an interesting conversation
Indeed, my dear! That will kick off Chapter 8! It may be interesting in a couple of ways too. ^_^
hello! i really love your art, and am super inspired by it! i really wanna learn to draw, and just wanna ask, if you were to start over drawing, where would you start? any tips? thank you so much!
That's an interesting way to frame it.
I suppose I'd do a lot of basic featureless drawings until I could have the hang at least of some kind of base body figure to play around with, pose and push my knowledge of anatomy with, basically studying the very basics until I could get to that threshold where I can learn it as I draw things that are more fun to me. I think the main downside of this is that your drawings might not be immediately appealing, as opposed to starting by developing a more cartoon or abstract style, but it would mean that down the line you can develop those branches more easily since you have a better grasp of basic anatomy and can simplify into those styles from those principles.
I think I'd also go out of my way to try and connect with or at least follow artists that are my contemporaries to understand how they work, what kind of hurdles and habits I should expect or learn. You can study masters all you want and it will surely be beneficial, but we live in the present, and not only that but I extremely unstable present, which is different to compare to times even fifty years ago. As such you have to frame yours works within that, and understand it will inevitably be much different than the highest highs you aspire to get to.
The key to improving is balance, knowing when to push yourself without breaking your spirit or desire, and always striving to find the fun in what you are doing. I think a more mechanical approach where you ignore your own fun and desires to favor just raw improvement faster will show better results, but down the line you will draw very well without even understanding your own art. You may end up looking at it as some kind of product to be consumed, instead of a language. Art at its core is communication, which is why we feel compelled to show it to others, and without the expectation that someone one day may look at it and understand something about you through images alone, I feel it's hard to motivate yourself to keep drawing.
Another piece of advice is to let your surroundings inspire and shape your art. Don't feel like you have to fit in and that there is no other way. If there is nothing you relate to in a space, then bring that which you like to it. Communicate with this space through your own experiences. Maybe it'll be clunky at first, but as you get better you'll better understand how to marry your own experiences to these topics you may like, and why your experiences inform how you like them in the first place. It's better to be new and awkward than to suppress a part of yourself because you assume it already has zero value. No matter how many years pass, I am always delighted to find a new take on an old thing. Like a Japanese artist who deeply loves TES games. I feel the clash of those two things creates interesting and valuable art. If we don't have the freedom to clash with things in order to create new elements, what's the point?
And of course never feel bound to any particular style. We develop our own language and our own rules naturally by our own physical restrictions, and your own art language should also come naturally to you over time. So there is no reason not to break things and try something different and strange every once in a while. Don't be afraid to experiment with your art as you learn.
I think it's vague but basically this is what I'd do. I think the world is very big and varied so something that is not vague may not apply to your specific time and place, so it's better to think about it like this. I feel the most important part really is to have fun yourself as you improve. Never sterilize your own fun out of the process. Many amazing artists have done it, but I just feel there has to be a better way. We are paying an invisible price when we do that.
Hello! Could I please get headcanons (or whatever you want) with dazai/chuuya/kunikda (separately)x fem!reader (she works at the ada) where she tells them shes childfree (its ok if you dont feel comfortable with such topics)
Im new at this and made the request again cuz i dont know if you got the first one..?😭
SYNOPSIS. reader is childfree by choice, how would each of them handle a conversation like that?
BEGINNING NOTE. hi anon, thanks so much for the request! i don't think ive received this request before—so thanks a bunch for resending it ( ◜‿◝ )♡ please enjoy!! hope this met your standards, anon!!
GENRE. family, fluffy, emotional, comfort.
TAGS. dazai x reader, kunikida x reader, chuuya x reader, female reader, family talk, domestic fluff, emotional comfort, reader is married to them, reader is childfree by choice, she doesn't know how her husband will react, i kinda suck at headcanons, chuuya is a respectful gentlemen, dazai doesn't pressure you at all and respects your desicison, kunikida is understanding, slice of life
HE HONESTLY DOES NOT mind. the topic of having children never really accured to him until the two of you were serious with your relationship—by at least marriage; the thought of children never once questioned him.
when you sit him down, and tell him you aren't fond of having children, DAZAI laughs softly. not in a mocking way—but because he feels the same way.
"so it will be us till death do us part, won't it, bella~" he would say dramatically at first, as a way to lighten up the mood if your scared or worried—until he takes your hands and tells you to look at him,
"thank you for telling me, donna~ to be quite honest, i never thought about having children—of course," he lifts your hand and kisses your knuckles, "having another mini you running around wouldn't be quite as bad."
knowing the world puts pressure on women having children, he'll reassure you in his own way; "you don't need to prove anything to anyone, if you think it's the right move then that's all i need to know, darling~"
you only rubbed his cheek with your hand and smiled warmly, silently thanking him.
dazai himself never once thought about becoming a father—only when you two got married and you've questioned him about having children before to see his reaction, he choked.
he's not ready for children, and neither were you. the both of you left it at that and continued your lives together.
YOU MATCH HIS IDEALS to the "T". so this was a tricky conversation for you and your husband—KUNIKIDA likes his structures and ideals, and "family" was a part of it. so he may seem conflicted at first.
of course, he is also a man of principle. he deeply respects your autonomy, and when you tell him your childfree by choice he takes a step back, pauses to think, and doesn't argue.
"when did you make your final decision," would be one of a few questions he will ask you privately—only wanting to understand your thought process.
never in a way making it feel like an interrogation, he will make you a tea, sit down on the couch with you, hold your hands and listen carefully. no distractions from work or others.
it's just you and him, who respects your decisions and boundaries
he does a massive change in his ideals, just for you. not that he's already had a page or two just for you—he writes in bold pen letters and underlines it. his ideals aren't rigid, he knows they have to make sense with reality—and he truly values you.
as a man of reality, he also knows people pressure women when it comes to this topic—if you are ever in a scenario where another asks you about your plans for childbirth, kunikida politely but firmly redirects; "that subject is personal, please refrain from questioning her any further," and pulls you away from said drama.
he realizes creating a life with you doesn't have to involve children—but just requires you, communication, respect, and most importantly—love.
THE THOUGHT OF HAVING a family with you has crossed him mind once or twice, he wouldn't lie about that. however, has a man who is loyal to the mafia and has a wife who is a part of a government agency—he comes to an understanding that it will be difficult for you and him.
CHUUYA keeps this to himself for a while, unsure how to bring up this conversation, as the both of you have always been busy and never had time to have a sit down to talk about something this important. the one day you both have a free time, and the aura in the room is calm and soothing—you speak up.
"you what?" he blinks, honestly not because he's confused but because he's actually surprised. he would assume as who you were as a person—with the agency's clients parents you've always seemed to have a sweet personality around their children, he thought one day you'd want to have your own.
he supposed he was wrong, "are you upset?" is the first thing you'd ask after confessing to him and he feels his chest tighten,
"'course not, love. your body, your choice. im not going to be mad at you for making a decision about your body,"
he would admit how he thought about having kids with you one day, but this relationship isn't a one way road—if you are uncomfortable he will back off immediately.
many emotions scatter through your head, you give him a gentle hug and he returns him, squeezing you ever so gently as he kisses your temple.
he gets protective over you when someone would pressure you with questions, "she said she's not interested. that's the end of it," and drags you away gently from the situation.
if you are ever in a situation, say it was a business dinner, and you invited chuuya as your date, sitting beside each other, one of the clients of yours asks about your plans for children as she's only a few weeks due—chuuya noticed the way your body stiffens and he is quick to act and holding your thigh from under the table and rubbing it softly, looking at you and silently saying "i got you," as you look back at him and take a deep breath; replying to said client in the most respectful way you can.
you matter so much to him, and if kids aren't going to be a part of your life with each other, it doesn't make it any less real or meaningful.
I love reading your analysis/thoughts on the different twst characters, they're really interesting!
I was re-reading your post about the Shroud siblings (specifically about ortho), and I was wondering what you think about the Shroud parents? Before Book 7, a lot of the fandom thought they were neglectful and didn't treat the Shroud siblings well. However, in Book 7, we met them formally and see...Mama Shroud is lively and adores her sons a lot. Do you think it's a case of Idia being an unreliable narrator (with teenage angst), or something else?
I'd love to know your outlook, even if you didn't give them much thought! :)
Hello~! I’m glad you enjoy my posts ^^
I’ve already discussed the possibility of Idia being an unreliable narrator on his parents in an older post. You can see that here. Now that I’ve had more time to sit with the idea and digest it, I feel I can share my personal thoughts on this particular writing decision.
I do enjoy the wholesome relationship the Shroud parents have with their children. It’s nice that they acknowledge robo!Ortho as their third son and the comedic dynamic Shroud Mama specifically has with the men of the family, since her brightness contrasts with her husband’s cooler demeanor and her eldest son’s gloominess. However, as much as I find the current version of the Shroud family endearing, I also think Twst went the safe route and, in doing that, missed the chance to do something far more interesting with them.
To quickly review why the fandom largely believed the Shroud parents were distant: in book 6, Idia characterizes his parents as caring more about results and their work than their children. The Shroud parents being absent in his post-OB flashback also informed the idea that they were neglectful and not present in their sons’ lives, not even bothering to check up on Idia following a traumatic event. Instead, it is NPC S.T.Y.X. staff who monitor him.
If I’m being entirely honest, the way the Shroud parents were written in book 7 and beyond feels like a massive missed opportunity. They went the easy way out by skipping over any potential conflicts and struggles the Shrouds could have had and instantly jumping to the happy “yay, we’ve successfully resolved our trauma and accept what happened” portion.
Imagine how interesting it would have been if we had Shroud parents that actually MATCHED Idia's description of them? We don't have any guardians that are specifically characterized as cold and distant, so this would add variety to that group of NPCs. We could have gotten an arc about a once close-knit family torn apart by grief (maybe the parents threw themselves into work to cope and neglected Idia’s feelings) learning to reconnect. And like??? I feel like it’d be so much more meaningful seeing the Shroud parents being awkward and learning to be emotionally vulnerable with Idia, to acknowledge Ortho as his own being. I don’t see them as being mean or malicious, just unsure of how to make amends with their estranged sons (with maybe Shroud Mama being the “heart” of the group).
To me, there wasn't enough in the pre-book 7 writing to indicate that Idia's testimony about his parents was not accurate, or that they intentionally wanted to portray Idia as a biased source. Because Twst is a mostly dialogue + a visual novel format, we’re sort of forced to accept a lot of what the characters say at face value unless otherwise indicated. Twst could have had another character (even a NPC) commenting that Idia isn’t being honest about the director + engineering director, or even a moment of silence from others to show they’re thinking or holding back from speaking out on Idia’s commentary. The fact that they didn’t is odd because Twst employs this strategy so frequently in its format, especially in book 7’s dream expositions.
It feels like the writing team had a certain vision of the Shroud parents but then decided to do a 180 between books 6 and 7 without doing anything to suggest that it was planned or addressing Idia's potential bias to at least make this presentation more natural. This feels like I'm reading a mystery and a plot twist that wasn't foreshadowed at all pops up and I'm just expected to go with it because that's now the direction the story has decided to take 🤷♀️
