Caelus, oblivious as all hell: Wow! I can't believe Bronya and Seele were interested in each other! Dan Heng, did you know?
Dan Heng, dramatically and ridiculously in love with Caelus for years, living with him, having constant sleepovers, eating and working together: Yeah why?
Caelus, dumb as a brick: Wow, that must be difficult. Being in love with your best friend, and never knowing whether they feel the same.
Dan Heng, breaking something in his fists: Mmmmm.
Caelus, pure of heart, dumb of ass: I mean, if only one of them had dropped hints that they were interested they could have had so much time together!
Dan Heng, moronsexual, fantasizing of kissing Caelus under the moonlight: Sure.
Caelus, strangely invested: I mean imagine Not Saying Anything and expecting someone to pick up on your feelings! Honesty and clarity is important in these things!
Dan Heng, feeling awareness prickle like pop rocks: I... Is it now.
Caelus, dropping hints for years: After all, if someone was in love with me, I'd want to know!
Dan Heng, piecing it together: ...
Dan Heng, a fool: Marry me.
Caelus, who'd been angling for like, a boba date, but is happy with this outcome: FINALLY
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.
I noticed one of your older writings where s.o. calls a few lovelies "Good Girl." Could we see more reactions from ladies being called "good girl"? Or perhaps a sequal where the O.G good girls are no longer "good girls" but "Best Girls?"
praising them! pt2
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how they would react to you calling them "good girl"
• cipher will immediately puff up with pride, pretending like she doesn't care
"hah, of course i am!"
• but cipher's whole expression will light up. her grin will stretch wide, eyes sparkling like twin galaxies, and her ears will perk up and twitch in excitement
• her tail will swish uncontrollably, betraying how giddy she feels inside, even if she tries to maintain her usual smug composure
• she'll practically strut for the rest of the day, shoulders back, head held high, every step radiating with the confidence your praise gave her
• from now on, cipher might even deliberately doing little things to earn the praise. fetching something for you, finishing tasks faster, or just behaving a bit sweeter than usual- though she’ll absolutely deny it if you point it out
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silver wolf -`✮´-
• at first, silver wolf will freeze up, the words slowly registering in her mind
• she'll let out a flustered little laugh, tugging her hoodie up to hide the way her cheeks glow pink
• if you drop it when your playing games together, she'll definitely lock in and play even harder, determined to hear you say it again
• despite outwardly brushing off the praise, your words will loop in her head for hours afterward, a dopey smile creeping into her face every time she replays the moment
• in quieter moments, silver wolf will ask you to "say it again..." in the softest, shyest tone, like she's afraid you'll tease her for it
how could you ever say no to her?
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castorice -`✮´-
• castorice will instantly go bright, bright red. her eyes will immediately fly to the ground, not daring to meet yours, but she'll whisper a tiny "...thank you"
• she'll think back to the romance novels she secretly adores, recalling how the main character would always react so strongly when called a "good girl". she never understood why the author made such a fuss over a simple phrase, until now. hearing it from you, feeling the warmth and affection behind it, she realizes exactly why the protagonist's reaction was so intense
• castorice will likely never muster up the courage to ask you to call her "good girl" again, but she'll still secretly long to hear it once more
• and no matter how many times you say it, the effect will never go away. every time, castorice will always blush a deep red, her hands will fidget nervously at her sides, and she'll look away as though the words are too much for her to handle(they are)
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robin -`✮´-
• robin will definitely be surprised the first time you call her "good girl". she's used to being praised for her singing, but this kind of praise coming from you has her blushing so bad she has to hide behind her wings
"d-don't say it so casually..."
• but, calling robin a good girl in public, or worse, in front of her fans, is something you should never, ever do. the last thing she wants is to be caught blushing and flustered when so many eyes are on her! so just save it for when it's just you two okay?
• if you do slip up in public, she will do an incredible job at keeping her composure. to the crowd, she'll just like she took a polite pause, but you'll see the tips of her ears turn pink and she'll avoid looking in your direction for the rest of the event
• be aware, the worst part is yet to come. good luck dealing with a angry, flustered bird backstage (don't worry to much though- how could she ever stay mad at you?)
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hysilens -`✮´-
• your words don't cause a dramatic startle. hysilens kinda just freezes up, stopping whatever she's doing, her usual fluid movements completely gone
• there's no blush, no sputter, just a deep, searching look in her eyes
"a good...girl? like a loyal dolphin guiding its pod to safer waters?"
• don't worry! once you have explained your words and she has processed the analogy to her satisfaction, a rare smile will wash across her face
• if she wasn't already sitting or laying next to you, she would quickly lower herself to sit next to you. you'll catch a small sigh escape her lips before you feel her lean her weight against you, just ever so slightly, like a ship gently listing against a dock
• in the future, hysilens will not be afraid to ask for it again
"that phrase you call me...'good girl' the waters are calm tonight...it would be a suitable time to... hear it again"
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seele -`✮´-
• "surprise" is an understatement. your words absolutely floor poor seele. she'll freeze mid motion, breath held for what seems like an eternity
• a blush explodes across her face, so fast and so intense it's almost like a flashbang
"wha-?! what did you just say?!" her voice is a full octave higher than usual
"who-who are you calling a good girl?? are you making fun of me?"
• beneath all the yelling and bluster, her heart is doing somersaults. no one's ever called her something so soft, so vulnerable before. it's the exact opposite of the "formidable fighter" image she cultivates, and a secret, sensitive part of her preens at the affectionate praise
• her aggressive front collapses just as fast as it erupted
"s-sorry...didn't mean to...yell. you just...surprised me, is all"
• now she'll turn her back to you, hugging herself tightly
"d-don't look at me right now..."
• this isn't rejection. it's her way of hiding the fact that she's smiling like an complete idiot
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jean -`✮´-
• her pen freezes completely in her hand, a small ink blot forming on the document she was in midst of signing
"i...pardon?"
• her first instinct to deflect the compliment, like she often does, but her protest lacks any conviction. deep down, jean craves this. her entire life is built on being capable, reliable, and strong for others. to be called "good girl" touches a deep, rarely acknowledged need to just be loved, not just relied upon
• your praise probably won't be reciprocated vocally. such casual endearment feels foreign on her tongue. instead, she shows it. she'll ensure your favorite meal is waiting for you, or she'll gently straighten your collar before you go out
• if you stand your ground, her denial will melt into a warm, flustered happiness. and, in a rare moment of assertiveness, jean might even grab a hold of your hand
"to hear you say that...it truly...warms my heart. thank you"
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ganyu -`✮´-
• ganyu will let out a soft, quiet squeak of surprise, her hands immediately flying to her mouth as a brilliant red blush blooms across her face
• her first instinct is to make herself smaller. she might hug a pillow to herself like a shield, or take a half-step back, her eyes wide and shimmering
"i-i'm not...im just doing my job...a-as i should...'good girl' is...such a generous thing so say..."
• she can't even form a complete sentence. her mind has left her
• while still shy, ganyu becomes much more inclined to seek out small, physical touches after being called that. a brief hug from behind, leaning her head on your shoulder while reading, or gently holding onto the sleeve of your coat. it's her silent way of saying, "i'm your good girl, and i want to be close to you"
• and, in her next nap, you may catch her mumble something about the phrase "good girl". who knows what she may be dreaming about?
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chiori -`✮´-
"have you lost your mind? i am not your pet"
• despite her harsh words, your words most definitely hit home. you'll notice a faint, beautiful pink creep into her neck. and if you look even closer, you might notice the corners of chiori's mouth twitch, fighting back a a tiny, reluctant smile. suddenly the spool of thread in front of her as become very, very interesting
• in the end, chiori won't offer you much of a reaction, but you know she's never been the expressive, emotive type. what'd you expect?
• though, at some point, she will inevitably flip the script on you. she'll use the term with devastating nonchalance, casually dropping it when you've completed a chore or errand she asked you to do. "good pet," she'll plainly state before moving on to another topic, leaving you utterly flustered and confused
• no matter how this game of who calls who "good girl," "good pet," or whatever, plays out, you will always be the loser. if she flusters you, she wins. and if you fluster chiori- actually, lets be real- you aren't flustering chiori, no matter what you do. unlucky
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lauma -`✮´-
• the world will fall silent. the chirp of nearby birds quieting, the rustling of leaves stilling, as if the nature around her is holding it's breath, awaiting her reaction. lauma will gently cast her gaze upon you, her luminous eyes wide with a soft surprise, before a luminous smile graces her lips
• at closer observation, you swear you can see a dim, silvery glow around lauma
• she would take no offense to it, only finding the label endearing!
"though, i must say, 'good'...feels...small. perhaps 'benevolent' would be more suitable"
• she'll say something like this not to chide you, but just to playful jest and engage with you
and in the future, she'll reciprocate this sentiment in her own way!
