YI SANG bites on to one end with a pleased little smile. You can practically see the little flowers around him as he nibbles the pocky stick, bringing his face closer to yours little by little. If you end up kissing, it'll be short and sweet before he asks for another round.
FAUST only agrees to playing because she wants a kiss. She's hesitant with her bites, but her cheeks turn the slightest shade of pink the closer her lips get to yours before she finally gets the kiss she was waiting for. If you pull away before the kiss and lose, she'll sulk about it.
DON QUIXOTE enthusiastically takes big bites at first, both enjoying the taste of the pocky stick and sure that she'll win. She realizes a little too late that she's going to end up kissing you when she sees how close your face is to hers, which causes her to either hastily pull away with her face flushed red or close the remaining gap and kiss you.
RYOSHU doesn't show much interest but goes along with it because it's what you want. That said her lack of interest doesn't stop her from having fun with teasing you whatever opportunity she gets, such as taking big bites to close the distance between your lips as much as possible before swiftly forfeiting so you can't have your kiss.
MEURSAULT ends up kissing you so long as you don't pull away and lose the game, and unless you pout about losing and ask him to lose once for your sake he'll continue winning or earning kisses from you. He doesn't care much for how this game turns out, but he will prioritize your happiness no matter how small.
HONG LU bites onto his end with an innocent smile like he isn't planning anything. His nibbles are both slow and small to urge you into making a move, be it pulling away and losing or closing the distance between your lips and kissing him. Regardless of what you choose to do, it's a win for him.
HEATHCLIFF thinks it's stupid at first before becoming competetive about it. His bites are hesitant at first but it isn't long until he's impatiently nibbling closer to your end of the pocky stick. If you pull away, he'll gloat about it. If you kiss him, he'll ask for another round until you lose.
ISHMAEL gets flustered early on. She takes bites hesitantly, her embarassment growing the closer your faces get before she pulls away and she mutters about how stupid this is. She tells you to just let her know when you want a kiss next time before cupping your cheeks and pressing her lips against yours.
RODION is more interested in the pocky sticks than she is in kissing you. She happily takes big bites, barely giving you the opportunity to even considering pulling away when she kisses you; both as an additional treat and an attempt to distract you while she steals some pocky sticks for herself.
Since DANTE doesn't have a mouth and can't properly participate in the game, the two of you come up with an alternative of sorts: they'll hold up the pocky stick while you nibble it all the way. Whoever gets flustered first loses and more often than not it will be them.
SINCLAIR wants to kiss you, he really does. The only reason he agreed to play was because of how bad he wants to kiss you and this game was the perfect excuse for him to do so. Unfortunately, just when your lips are about to touch it dawns on him that he's about to kiss you, causing him to chicken out and pull away.
OUTIS is both reluctant and disinterested in playing at first. She thinks that if you want pocky and a kiss then you should just say so and she'll give you both, but eventually agrees to play. The first few rounds she still thinks the game is stupid, but after a couple of kisses she can maybe be convinced to play again.
GREGOR stammers when you first offer, unwilling and unsure of how this would even turn out but eventually accepts it for you. His bites are small and hesitant, and while there are a few rounds here and there where he ends up kissing you, he'll pull away and lose more often than not.
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Yi Sang | Faust | Don Quixote | Ryoshu | Meursault | Hong Lu
Heathcliff | Ishmael | Rodion | Dante | Sinclair | Outis | Gregor
reverse isekai. except their size is notably under average.
𓈀 pairing. limbus company!sinners x gn!reader
𓈀 cw && tw. ooc
⌈⌕⌋ . . . liked this so much i ended up reup it
yi sang .𖥔 ݁ ˖
out of all the things that could’ve happened, this definitely wasn’t on his list. yi sang might look calm and unreadable, but he’s actually caught off guard. and very much on edge.
observes everything in your house, scanning each detail until his eyes land on your bookshelf. it clearly interests him, but with his pocket-sized body. . . oh well. reaching it is another story.
but if you offer to read to him, you’ll earn his trust faster than expected. he won’t say thank you or show obvious emotion, but you’ll notice how attentively he listens.
eventually, he starts waiting in the same spot each day a few minutes early. never says a word, just expects it. you find it oddly endearing.
his favorite spot ends up being your window. whether it overlooks the ocean, a forest, or just a quiet patch of sky, he’ll sit there for hours, admiring. the city surely doesn’t have this kind of peace, therefore this feels like a luxury to him.
if he wants a sip of your tea or coffee, he’ll just stare at it until you get the hint. and when he does speak, his “thank you” is so exquisitely polite it almost feels ceremonial.
doesn’t mind being picked up or placed on the back of your hand, but he prefers sitting somewhere more comfortable. that said, every now and then, you’ll find him leaning against your hand, dozing off.
faust .𖥔 ݁ ˖
as soon as she finds herself in this such strange situation, faust immediately begins analyzing her surroundings. no panic, just mild inconvenience at her new reduced size.
she takes shelter in your desk drawer. it’s not that she dislikes your bed, but her sleep schedule is. let’s just say unconventional. thanks to her, your drawer is now suspiciously clean and organized, though scattered with notes full of formulas only she understands.
never asks for help, but clearly expects you to offer. if you lift her onto the windowsill for a better view, she’ll give a single approving nod. that’s the closest you’ll get to a thank-you, by the way.
she’s very particular about where she sits. your palm is tolerable for short periods, but she prefers the rim of a mug, the edge of your laptop, or the top of your shelf - anywhere she can observe and calculate without interruption.
when you pick her up, she doesn’t react. at all. but if you grab her by the coat and she falls. expect the same icy glare she gave dante. you’ve been warned.
she’s basically a mini version of your homeroom teacher. every time you work on a project, especially anything math-related - she’d wordlessly sits nearby, either observing or judging. ignore that, she’s actually pretty hopeful when it comes to giving advice. she may be smaller now, but her big ahh brain definitely isn’t.
don quixote .𖥔 ݁ ˖
no doubt the loudest, most dramatic, and most excited about this new “adventure to a realm of unknown trials.” she’s barely the size of a coffee mug, but that doesn’t mean your cat is safe from this overly passionate troublemaker.
that said, keep an eye on her or be ready to hear your wallet scream in agony. she breaks your stuff a lot, especially anything she declares “evil”.
follows you around like a tiny squire. if you’re working on something, she’ll perch nearby, offering loud encouragement and the occasional battle cry. you’ve never felt so heroic doing literature homework.
she absolutely loves being picked up and beams with joy if you pat her head. even when you’re not actively doing that, you’ll still find her trying to climb onto your arm, shoulder, or anything that gets her closer to you.
also really enjoys sitting on your head and shoulder. it makes her feel kind of post, like a noble knight surveying her kingdom from the highest tower.
she’s loud and stubborn, sure, but also fiercely loyal. will literally defend you from anything she deems threatening, including your alarm clock.
ryoshu .𖥔 ݁ ˖
her first words would probably be something like “i see this form is insufficient. i’ll c.i.w.f.a.” you don’t know what she meant and you are certain that you don’t want to.
she had hung out around your knife drawer more than once. you’ve had a hard time convincing her that those can actually hurt her, especially when she’s in such. . . size. still, make sure to keep an eye on her.
occasionally disappears for a few hours. sometimes you’ll find her on your shelf, sometimes in your pencil case, and sometimes in even more random places.
while the others seem to enjoy physical contact, ryoshu doesn’t. if you accidentally let her have a needle, she’ll immediately stab it into your hand without hesitation.
but if you ask nicely first, a pat or a gentle nuzzle of your fingers might be tolerable for her. maybe. depends on the weather, probably.
she keeps a collection of sharp things like pins, needles, and anything she finds interesting. you tried to take them away once, but eventually made a deal: as long as she doesn’t hurt anyone, she can keep them.
most of the time, if she’s not busy “painting her own work”, she’s watching you sketch. she might leave a few comments that bruise your ego beyond repair, but deep down - you’ve made a good impression. not that she’d ever admit it, of course.
meursault .𖥔 ݁ ˖
stands so perfectly still it’s genuinely unnerving. you either have to speak first or ask dante to help break the silence. a single blink is the most you’ll get in response if he’s asked anything directly.
he’s oddly fascinated by your calendar and to-do list. you once caught him trying to “optimize” your schedule. the result is either a flawless masterpiece of productivity or a rigid military-grade itinerary that starts at 4:00 am. no in-between.
why look for a reliable note keeper when you have meursault? you adore the way he silently holds your oversized note (two times his size) without complaint. he doesn’t read it or ask why. he just , holds it.
has no idea why patting his head or scooping him up makes you so happy. he doesn’t resist, but he doesn’t react either. at one point, he mutters, “i do not object to the action. though i would prefer it occur less frequently.” - you’re not quite sure if that’s a complaint or just meursault being meursault.
he never asks for anything. not a space, not even food. if you don’t take the initiative, he’ll simply stand there almost for the whole day. you have to be the one to act - to ask what he prefers (though the answer is always the same) or to gently scoop him up and place him on your bed.
despite his professional demeanor and painfully blunt responses, he’s hyper-observant. skipping a meal or staying up too late won’t escape his scrutiny. he says it like a fact, but you like to think it’s his way of caring. (perhaps it really is?)
hong lu .𖥔 ݁ ˖
a complete opposite of meursault, but not quite as full-on excited like don - we have hong lu. surely, all of this is concerning but he’d rather focus on the fun it could bring them (or him alone).
he’s curious about your world, especially the snacks. bonus points if they’re oddly shaped or sweet. you’ll catch him lounging in your cereal bowl or poking at gummy bears like they’re rare artifacts.
hong lu is pretty affectionate. he likes being scooped up, but only if you do it gently; if not, he’ll dramatically pretend to faint just to watch you panic. also instead of hugs, he taps your nose with both hands and says “boop. that’s affection, right?”
if you have long hair, he’ll braid it. (it won’t look good, but you make no effort in stopping him) if your hair’s short, he still manages to nest in it like a smug little bird.
absolutely uses his pocket-sized advantage to sneak into your hoodie’s hood, pockets, and sleeves. he curls up inside and occasionally poking his head out to comment on your life choices.
since he’s from a wealthy family pre-limbus, he’s interested enough to follow you around while you do regular house chores. you know it’s just pure curiosity, but it still stings all the same. the way he watches you scrub dishes or fold laundry like it’s a novelty. yeah, it hits.
too busy looking after every sinner except him? expect a hong lu in your backpack by the time you reach school - he won’t ask, he’ll just climb in. it’s your problem now: either be extremely careful or deal with the consequences.
heathcliff .𖥔 ݁ ˖
absolutely not thrilled about his new form of size. on the contrary, he’s snappy, stressed, and very much on edge like yi sang about the whole situation.
he’ll lash out at the other sinners (hong lu and don, especially) for being “idiots” about it; or at you. or both. depends on the hour.
when he’s not in the mood for physical contact (which is almost always), don’t touch him. if you try to pick him up unexpectedly, expect an awfully painful bite that is long enough to make you let go. he might be small, but he’s still a fighter. and he’ll make sure you remember that.
but that’s just at first sight. over time, the tension eases even just a little. he still refuses your offered food and insists on sleeping on your desk’s bookshelf though - unless necessary (or forced).
to get him to warm up, you’ll need patience and gentleness - even when he’s being ridiculously harsh. starts by letting you give him your handkerchief as a blanket, then eventually, he begins accepting the little treats you leave out. ‘begrudgingly’
when your pencil was sharpened down to nothing but a stub (too short to use anymore), you handed it to him as a gift. he didn’t say thank you or show much of a reaction, but the faint spark in his eyes and the way he holds it so carefully - says it all.
at some point, he gave up trying to keep up the “all bark and all bite” when it came to physical affection; you’re not doing it with bad intent anyway. still, he only tolerates hair ruffling. no scooping or picking up, he won’t take that well. and even with the one he does allow, he never lets it slide without tossing in a few curses and grumbles.
and when you stay up too late working on school projects, heathcliff will bark across the desk “oi! quit messin’ about with that nonsense and get some bloody sleep already, you hear me?!” - it’s not the easiest way to take in concern, yes, but that’s just how he shows he cares.
ishmael .𖥔 ݁ ˖
not talking about panic or confusion, she takes the whole “suddenly pocket-sized in a stranger’s house” surprisingly well.
the kind of person who scans every room, notes every exit, and probably has a mental map of your house before you’ve even properly introduced yourself.
despite her size, she’s more likely to become your sister figure once you earn her trust. if there’s a list of which sinner is the most reliable when it comes to taking care of the others you’re off studying or working, ishmael is no doubt number 1.
not too harsh like outis, or way too stoic like meursault, but firm enough to manage the chaos on her own.
whether you ask or not, she’s always nearby, lingering just close enough to assist. need help organizing notes? done. stubborn math problems? solved. keeping hong lu from climbing into your cereal box again? handled.
physical affection isn’t her default, but if you’re visibly stressed or upset, she’ll sigh and climb onto your arm, sitting there quietly in an attempt to lift your mood.
she doesn’t really mind being held with your fingers or having her head gently patted, but she prefers you ask first. pinching her cheeks, though? yeah, definitely off limits.
she’s made it clear that your paper crafts are “inconvenient” and “make the desk even messier than it already is”, but when you gifted her an orange paper crane, complete with white bows doodled on the head to resemble her - you caught her staring at it, like she wasn’t quite sure how to respond to a gesture that simple yet genuine.
rodion .𖥔 ݁ ˖
sure, she’s a little panicked and concerned at first, but seeing the others safe and sound. . . and you being surprisingly nice about it, she figures this might not be so bad after all.
moving on, she’s an instant nickname giver. you’re getting something like “longlegs” - or whatever pops into her head that day.
watching tv is her favorite pastime, especially dramas. she’ll perch on your shoulder or head, legs swinging, and drop a few comments like “bet he’s gonna cheat. i can feel it.” (she’s usually right)
jokes around constantly, but don’t let that fool you - she’s sharp. the moment you start showing signs of stress, she’ll glance over and say “you look like you need a nap and a drink. preferably both.”
board games? she’s the reigning queen. with just a few sneaky tricks, she’ll have heathcliff + outis sent to jail 5 times in a row in monopoly and doesn’t even try to hide her smugness.
feel like she’s absolutely the type to sit on your knees while you’re ranting - from school bullshits to workplace half baked boss; taking on the role of ‘gossip partner in crime.’ just when you think she’s barely listening? she’ll drop a casual “didn’t they pull this stunt last month too? you need new coworkers.” (no idea how did i think of this, but just have a feeling she’s into gossiping)
rodion’s pretty clingy, but in a teasing way - from shoulder rides, hair twirling to finger pokes. try to move away and she’ll take it super dramatically.
when you’re crafting diys for your little space, she’ll toss out compliments - not too poetic or serious, but just enough to smooth over the ego bruises ryoshu left behind.
emil sinclair .𖥔 ݁ ˖
no words. just absolutely freak the out. like, picturing him goes pale, trembling so violently it looks like he might collapse right then and there. you end up carrying him around tucked between your sleeves for the rest of the day while the others take turns reassuring him.
it’s hard to tell whether he trusts you or not. he doesn’t say it or show it outright, but when a loud noise triggers him and he hides behind your hand - clinging to your fingers like a lifeline - you know. that’s your answer.
every time you ruffle his hair or nuzzle him with your fingers, he blushes like mad. tries to brush you off with stammered words, but always ends up leaning into your touch anyway.
you notice he loves basking in warm light, especially the soft glow of early morning through your window. so that’s why he’s always up so early. . . the light seems to make the world feel a little less terrifying for him. it reminds you of how cats curl up in sunbeams, chasing comfort in silence.
speaking of cats, sometimes he just vanishes. you search everywhere, only to find your cat dragging him back by the coat collar like a tiny, misplaced kitten.
he hates feeling useless. even with his small size, he insists on helping however he can - sorting pens by color, tidying up your desk, stacking sticky notes like it’s a must task.
it’s not much, but it makes him feel like he matters. and when you toss him one of those ‘overrated’ compliments - just a simple “you did great” or “thank you” - his whole day lights up like it’s the best thing he’s ever heard.
outis .𖥔 ݁ ˖
the type who refuses to believe a single word you say unless it’s backed by hard evidence or dante’s confirmation. you’ve learned that the only way to get her to listen is to begrudgingly scoop her up, hold her at eye level, and let dante nod solemnly in agreement. only then will she pause, arms crossed and mutter “. . . acceptable. for now.”
despite her new, notably reduced size, outis remains as sharp-tongued and commanding as ever. she critiques everything, from your posture and schedule to your life choices. you swear you’ve accumulated enough sinking status just from her daily commentary alone.
probably the least likely to be “running after you all the time” compared to the other sinners. sure, she still observes you to gather “information”, but her priorities lie elsewhere: how to return to her old world, managing the chaos of her fellow coworkers, and keeping tabs on your questionable plans(?).
want her to warm up to you? easy, just be dante and you’re set. kidding. for real, let her have control over small things that help her feel grounded like: organizing your planner (she’ll restructure your week with military precision), managing your bookmark folders (expect judgmental side-eyes + disapproval) and overseeing your workspace layout (she’ll call it “tactical optimization”)
once you make it past her walls, she becomes a surprisingly reliable and helpful companion. still professional, still critical - but you can tell there’s a sense of loyalty and gratitude tucked beneath all that pride.
now picture her sitting on your shoulder, halfway through scolding you for missing a task and you just sorta reach up mid-lecture and brush your finger against her face. immediately swats your hand away, grunting “this is wildly inappropriate. refrain from such nonsense.”
gregor .𖥔 ݁ ˖
doesn’t say much. just sighs and accepts whatever fate got thrown his way.
at first, he chose to sleep in the oddest spots around your room - namely, inside your sleep slippers. luckily, they’re fur-lined; but that didn’t stop you from panicking the first time you found him there. he only shrugged and said “figured you wouldn’t be thrilled to see a pest sleeping on your bed like it owns the place.”
took a few rounds of convincing to get him to settle somewhere more reasonable. he still refuses to sleep with you, so the little box you made is good enough for him. occasionally you’ll find him lying there, quietly entertained as he watches his coworkers’ chaos like it’s some nature documentary.
he is a bug, after all. then why are you surprised when you catch him having a full-on conversation with a random beetle outside the window?
he’s not the type to seek out physical affection; in fact, he actively avoids it. his past makes it hard to accept gestures like that without flinching. even so, you’ll still scoop him up or pat him from time to time. he can do nothing but lets out a dry chuckle, “you’re younger and that’s not how respect works, kid.”
if he’s not chilling in his corner, he’s probably staring at you while you work on your projects. unlike faust or outis, he doesn’t judge; just slips in the occasional comment like “your handwriting looks like hell. i like it.”
let him cook. i mean, let him teach you to cook. he’s too small to pick up a spoon now, yeah, but his methods are surprisingly effective. you follow his instructions while he taste-tests everything to confirm it’s not poisoned like a father n’ child session.
the title, attempting to give the LCB Sinners a surprise hug!
一 headcanons , gn reader , mostly implied established relationship but can be read as platonic , may be ooc I'm just typing shi... also my first post hi guys.. hi limbus fanbase.. , ~2.8k wc ( it was NOT supposed to be this long )
一 YI SANG #01
He's not that hard to sneak up on, considering he's usually in thought.
Gets surprised when you initially wrap your arms around him, but quickly relaxes once he realizes it's you, a small smile blossoming on his face as he lets you hug him while asking if you want anything from him.
If you just want his company, he's more than happy to oblige, although he would be a bit flustered as he returns to his train of thought with you leaning against him. He's also happy to tell you about what he's been thinking about or working on if you ask, explaining himself with a gentle smile.
If you just wanted to hug him or check on him, he tells you he appreciates it, though he would also let you know that if you ever wanted a proper hug from him, you could always tell him.
Overall, Yi Sang enjoys it, provided you don't interrupt and try to pull him away from a line of deliberate thought, though he never gets genuinely annoyed at you for it.
一 FAUST #02
Good luck even trying to sneak up on her.
I don't know why, but I just see her as the type that'd be impossible to sneak up on. You can try, but she turns her head around before you so much as even step near her vicinity and asks you what meaningless tricks you are trying to pull.
If you wanted a hug, you could simply ask her (also, there's no guarantee she will oblige, but you have a better chance than by attempting to sneak up on her). But no chance she'll ever let herself be ambushed by a surprise hug, not while risking losing her dignity in front of the Gesellschaft. Faust has already heard enough berating from them.
Although if you somehow, somehow successfully sneak up on her and manage to hug her, she will stiffen up for the slightest second before realizing it's you and gently pushing you away, then acting like it was a sin that you dared to even go near her genius presence. The audacity!
In truth, Faust does not hate it. Although the feeling is pretty foreign to her, she doesn't even dislike it (well, she might be a bit irritated that you snuck up on her to do it). She just really has to hide those feelings to protect what honour she has left in the Gesellschaft.
一 DON QUIXOTE #03
Lets out the most comical squeal if you manage to sneak up on her. On that topic, she's on the harder side to sneak up on, just because she's usually upright and energetic, and also seems to have an uncanny sixth sense for things.
Quickly relaxes and laughs when she realizes it's you, returning your hug eagerly while complimenting your skills. "Oho, it appears you have launched a sneak attack most ingenious!"
Expect her to return the favour soon. Once you start the war, she only believes it's right that she treats you the same! You will be seeing many surprise hugs from her. Sometimes she purposefully exaggerates her footsteps so you anticipate her, but when she wants to be, she can be decently sneaky.
Don sees it a bit like a very light-hearted, playful game. She looks forward to your hugs and does the same thing to you.
一 RYŌSHŪ #04
Another one who's hard to sneak up on. I just get that feeling from her.
Most of your surprise-hug attempts will be immediately foiled as she turns around with a "Don't even try" expression before (playfully) insulting your stealth skills.
Though if she knows you better, or she's in a more teasing mood, she'll walk over, grab you, and give you her version of a loving embrace while still insulting your terrible stealth skills. Now you're on the receiving end. This is what you wanted, right? No complaining. Her hug is solid enough not to necessarily hurt, but enough so that you have no chance of escaping. Ha.
If you do successfully sneak up on her and manage to hug her, she instantly stiffens before she realizes it's you. She might let you have a few seconds of your glory before she pushes you away. "S.T.B."
Like Faust, if you wanted a hug, you can just ask her for one, and she's more likely to oblige.
一 MEURSAULT #05
Also similar to Faust in the sense that he will be able to just... miraculously tell when you're trying to sneak up on him. But in all seriousness, he's pretty watchful and active, so managing to surprise-hug him successfully is a very hard feat.
Nine times out of ten, he will turn to look at you and ask you if there's anything you need, just as you thought you really got him this time. If you just ask him for a hug, he'll do it with some blunt statement like "Commencing hugging."
The one time out of ten, he overall seems unbothered about it; you may feel a slight pause when you wrap your arms around him as he processes the feeling, but that's about it.
He quickly recognizes it's you and accepts the physical contact without so much of a flinch, though he does ask you about the hug's objective or if you needed something from him. He doesn't mind receiving them, though he would appreciate it if you were direct about the hug in the future.
一 HONG LU #06
Relatively hard to sneak up on. He might catch you in the act of attempting to, but he's more chill and perceptive about it and will likely deduce that you want some sort of affection from him and tease you about it, though he does eventually give you the hug you wanted.
When you do, he's surprised at first but eases into it very quickly, teasing you and reciprocating it smoothly. He's happy to keep you there and let you look at whatever he was doing, or just chat with you.
Like Don Quixote, you can expect that he will absolutely start initiating surprise hugs for you, too. He's very playful about it and might do those things where he creeps up on you and covers your eyes, pokes your cheek, or goes "Surprise!" and laughs when you squeak in surprise. (Though he's pretty considerate and makes sure he isn't catching you at a bad time)
You have no idea what you started. He will do this a lot to tease you from now on.
一 HEATHCLIFF #07
Do not do this to him. Listen, he's fine if you want to ask him for a hug (though he will absolutely be very awkward and shuffly about it), but he's just too on guard to be receiving a surprise hug.
If you manage to sneak up on him, and you're lucky, he'll just quickly push you away and tell you not to do that, and that you can always ask him for a hug next time. If you're unlucky, you're getting shoved or punched out of sheer muscle memory.
Obviously, he feels bad about it immediately, though after obviously making sure you're okay first, he'll tell you that you should ask him in the future.
There are a few ways you can work around getting this bad reaction. If you're chatting or beside him beforehand and move to hug him out of nowhere, he'll be caught off guard and will pretend to dislike it, though he really does enjoy it, even though his body language doesn't necessarily show it (he's either shuffling around like crazy or as stiff as a board). He's still getting into this thing, so give him some time, okay?
一 ISHMAEL #08
Hard to sneak up on, since she's pretty down to earth and alert. If she catches you, she'll just squint and ask what you're trying to do.
If you do manage to surprise her, Ishmael stiffens up immediately. If she's in a good mood or somewhat anticipated it, she kind of relaxes when she realizes it's you, but keeps the hug very brief since she's really, really not used to affection like this. Otherwise, you might be quickly getting pushed away (lightly). She really, really, prefers it if you tell her that you want a hug beforehand and will let you know that.
She doesn't dislike affection from you; she's just one of those in the list who would dislike getting surprise affection in particular. I can see her as the type to be a bit irritated, scolding you before quickly dismissing herself for some time.
She cools off fine enough, though she might give you a few suspicious side-eyes the next few times she sees you approaching from her peripheral vision in the future.
一 RODION #09
Gets a little surprised when you first hug her, but Rodion is Rodion: she's super smooth and gets into it very easily, reciprocating the hug with ease.
Assuming you hugged her while she's in her usual good spirits, she's a tease about it; she will poke light-hearted fun at the initial action before dropping a cheerful and familiar nickname, before playfully asking about what you've been up to or engaging in some banter with you.
I feel like she generally prefers it if she could anticipate your hugs, but she never gets irritated at them unless you choose to hug her during those moments where she's more gloomy, though during those times, she's more likely to push you away, then act as if nothing happened or avoid the subject when she feels better again.
I can definitely see her as the type to get into them. Might teasingly sneak up on you and hug you, just to see your reaction.
一 DANTE #10
Very flustered. It's easy to sneak up on them if you can catch them at the right time, like when they're focused or muttering away at some work they have to do.
As soon as you hug them and catch them by surprise, they let out an erratic burst of nonsensical tick-tocking and flustered words, flailing their arms a bit before they process what is happening and slowly ease into it. They're super awkward about it, but will eventually, although gingerly, reciprocate it and stiffly pat you on the back a few times.
Afterwards, Dante asks you if there's something you wanted from them or what the entire purpose of that hug was. They might scold you with no real weight behind their words, reminding you that you should ask or let them know next time, as they could be busy or dealing with something important. (They're happy you gave them a break)
Dante, truthfully, enjoys the hug and the affection, just not the surprise part of it. They're very hesitant about it, but to be fair, it's been a while since the poor manager felt real fondness, like the hugs you give them.
一 SINCLAIR #11
Very flustered 2.0.
Like Dante, it's also pretty easy to sneak up on him successfully, given that he's in thought or concentrating on something.
When you land your oh-so-evil surprise hug, he yelps, freezes up immediately, stutters, and his face begins to heat up like a tomato the more he processes that Oh, it's you, and you're hugging him. He's so flustered that he can't even move his legs to run away. What did he do to ever deserve this? (He likes the hug, he really does, but... just take it easy on the poor guy)
Once he regains his senses, which takes a while, he manages to stutter through asking you what you did that for, face still steaming red from embarrassment, only to turn even redder once you tell him you just wanted to be affectionate with him.
Like Ishmael, he'll give you a few distrustful side-eyes when he sees you approaching him from the side in the future, though he's more flustered about it. Just thinking about the moment will get his cheeks warming up.
一 OUTIS #12
Probably the hardest to sneak up on. She's very guarded and vigilant and will spot you coming.
When she inevitably catches you on an attempt, her head snaps around, and she begins to berate you, asking you what kind of immature tomfoolery you are attempting to pull on her and scolding you on the professionalism of the working environment and how it is highly frowned upon to sneak up on someone like that.
Look, if you ask her for a hug, she might seem reluctant, but will eventually let you do so, assuming there's a good reason for it; though under no circumstances would she ever allow herself to fall for such cheap, childish pranks like this one.
If you somehow do it successfully, she stiffens up, responds immediately and pushes you away in a blink, and begins to berate you again, reminding you that you can just ask her instead of resorting to such juvenile acts. So no matter the route you take, you're getting scolded.
一 GREGOR #13
Do not do this to him 2.0. Really, this is a bad idea. He's already hesitant and stiff with physical affection as it is due to his bug arm.
Regardless of whether or not he processes that it's you, he pushes you away almost immediately, hesitantly stepping back a few paces before telling you not to do that again. He won't act extremely angry or lash out in front of you, so he leaves as fast as he can for a smoke.
He's willing to forget about it as long as you understand that it's not a good idea to try that again. He really wants affection from you, he truly does, but that paralyzing fear and disgust for himself will never let him properly accept such sudden affection from you.
Sleeping HC's with the female sinners! (+ Intimidating evil clockhead on the background)
Dreadcore yap session: first request <3 should probably be popping a bottle of champagne or something like that xd. Im really happy for the support the last one got although i found it a bit crappy i will try harder this time😔 aside from PM i can see myself writing for jjk or hoyoverse (i have a csm school au headcanon wip from like god know how long ago, probably wont write any csm apart from that one after THAT ending)
Faust
She stays up late every night. I feel she would only get to bed at like 4 am when you're already asleep.
She's a bit of a hypocrite, i can imagine her lecturing you about your sleep habits. What about her? Faust is built different apparently, geniuses of her caliber must adapt and overcome but as long you stay below her you WILL sleep your 8 hours.
Faust will usually be the big spoon, i imagine her liking being the small one but since she gets to bed ultra late thats the easiest way to snuggle with you.
When she wakes up earlier than you she just stares at you, watching drool slowly drip from your mouth to the pillow. Apparently being a good cuddle parter is something faust can pride herself in, no geselchaft involved.
Don quixote
Has a lot of those pijama sets with the santa hat looking thingy, she would be very happy if you wore one with her.
Its you, donqui and your color fixer plushie collection against the world. If she ever catches you sleeping while cuddling one of those she would be SOOOOO jealous, she will wake you up and demand explanations. She will NOT stand this (she says as she cuddles onto your chest)
She moves so much on her sleep. she is stealing the blankets, as much as you try before you even realize the blanket is gone and you're cold and miserable while she sleeps besides you totally oblivious about the evil acts she inflicts upon her most beloved.
Ryoshu
While one may think she wakes up at 5 am from the rigorous training she went at the house of spiders you would be wrong, whats the real reason?
She needed to get Araya ready for school thats all😭 if it wasn't for the habit she picked up with Araya she would have started waking up at 5 pm as soon as she got out that place.
She definitely has drawn you while sleeping. She has a sketchbook she keeps tucked somewhere with drawings upon drawings of you drooling on HER pillow cases (honestly i cant decide if she would have some fancy ass pillow cases or no pillow cases at all… i guess im truly a larper sfter all😔).
Ishmael
Every days is an adventure with her. Trying to untangle from her hair might as well be consider on the same level as a travel to the outskirts.
You swear it has a life on its own the way it just seems to magically target your mouth and orifices. and then your most beloved has the nerve, the absolute GALL to complaining about you getting her hair dirty? She must be out of her- oh you two can shower together? Now that you mention it…
Honestly i really dont see her as the snuggler type, she seems like someone who would enjoy to have you brushing her hair while you both talk. Doing your morning routine together is absolutely her favorite part of the day.
Thats why you two are sleeping at the same hours (yes, shes forcing you).
Rodya
Y'all arent getting anywhere im so fucking sorry 😭
She's like a big ass teddy bear, i feel it would start with any of you two as the big spoon only to end with this non euclidian mess of arms that is nothing more than a crime against nature, arts and God itself.
Its SUCH a hastle to try and untangle yourselfs so why not just chill? 5 minutes, right? We dont have anything to do today, right? (You must definitely had something to do that day)
Outis
Look i would love to be like "oh she would do an exception for you she would do x and y but like…" :/
She's running this shit as a boot camp im so sorry. I see her getting more lax as the canto's go on but she would be strict about sleep schedules.
The struggle to get those extra 5 minutes is one that shall go in history. Thousand of cheek kisses, hundreds of whimpers yet nothing. You are not getting them im so sorry
Dante
If im not wrong in the nocturnal sweeping intervallo its stated they dont need to sleep. They would enjoy just staring at you while working on some stuff or occasionally cuddling you for mental health purposes.
I feel they would feel like such a weirdo for things that are relatively normal for couples
Like, wow you decided to watch a horror movie just so your partner gets scared and cuddles you? Absolute WEIRDO behavior
Belive it or not they end up the one being scared, ending up in your lap? Mission failed successfully i guess?
may i request scenarios where we hug each of the sinners (including dante)?
hugging the sinners!
notes: gn reader, can be read as romantic or platonic, sinner!reader
a/n: YAAAYYYY first revival request!! me when tumblr's save function doesn't work so i have to rewrite half of these 🥲 also mobile tumblr is a mess remind me to write exclusively on desktop now omg 😭😭😭 this has taken like three attempts to post
sinner no. 1 — yi sang
hugging yi sang would be filled with gentleness and comfort. he would tense up a little bit when you wrap your arms around him, but would eventually ease up when they're fully wrapped. i feel like he's naturally cold, but despite that, his hugs still feel comforting. i feel like he would pat your back a little as well as he pulls away.
sinner no. 2 — faust
hugging faust would be an interesting experience, at first, she says no, and then again, and again, and again.. but eventually she finally agrees to let you hug her! you'd wrap your arms around her and she wouldn't really return it that much, would mostly just stand there and look down (or up) at you as you hug her. face filled with curiosity, probably wondering why people like hugs so much anyway.
sinner no. 3 — don quixote
hugging don will be filled with excitement and warmth! she feels honored you wanted a hug from her, and she happily accepts. squeezes you tight, but not too tight! she doesn't wanna hurt you! she's also the type to rub your back gently right before she pulls away, feeling quite proud of herself and happy she got to hug you!
sinner no. 4 — ryoshu
hugging ryoshu would be an unexpected experience, like faust, i feel like she's the type to decline a few times before finally saying yes. she's the type to give those one arm hugs and sometimes two arms when she's feeling good that day. i feel like her hugs carry a special warmth, though. when you hug her, it fills you with ease, and it feels like nothing can hurt you or get to you while your wrapped around her. also has a naturally warm body temperature.
sinner no. 5 — meursault
hugging meursault would be a very standard experience. he accepts your proposal, wraps around you firmly with both arms, holds it for about exactly three seconds, then pulls away. he may also pat your back a little bit.
sinner no. 6 — hong lu
hugging hong lu is a joyful experience! he gladly accepts your request and wraps around you with both of his arms. he has a very firm but gentle grip on you, you can literally feel the warmth radiating off of him. he seems like the type to pat your head a little bit before pulling back with a smile on his face, and hopefully one on yours.
sinner no. 7 — heathcliff
heathcliff, surprisingly, says yes when you first ask. it's more like a "..sure why not." but it works! he would also tense up a bit as he sees you coming in, but would overall be accepting. he would probably wrap around you with one arm while looking away all embarrassed. his hugs are quite nice, though! he pats your back firmly and pulls away first, satisfied.
sinner no. 8 — ishmael
ishmael would accept with a sigh, not an annoyed one, but a relaxed one. she wraps one arm around you at first, but eventually decides to wrap the other one around you too. she flashes a slight smile when she looks down and sees how pleased you look. she didn't understand why you chose her to hug out of all people, but nevertheless it makes her feel quite wanted. she'd also rub you back gently for the entire duration of the hug. you end up pulling away first.
sinner no. 9 — rodion
hugging rodya fills you with a sense of comfort and familiarity, she hugs with both arms, and may lift you off the ground a little, not intentionally, but i feel like it's just something that happens naturally when she hugs people. makes you feel safe, yknow?
sinner no. 10 — dante
dante would nervously accept as confused as they are, but they eventually warm up. they wrap around you with both arms and would probably melt into you a little bit, making it seem like this is something they've been needing for a long time. they pat your back twice before pulling away.
sinner no. 11 — sinclair
sinclair accepts nervously as well, gently holding you with both arms wrapped around you, almost a bit too gentle, like he's afraid of accidentally hurting you. i feel as if his arms wouldn't fully be wrapped around you, only halfway, he's likely too shy to fully hug you, but he's still smiling nonetheless! 10/10 experience
sinner no. 12 — outis
another sinner who declines a bunch of times before reluctantly giving in, she gives those awkward side hugs and when you tell her that's not enough she starts yapping about how she can't do that in front of her executive manager blah blah blah.. but when you two are away from everyone else? she offers a firm hug with both of her arms. the hug doesn't last long, but it's good enough for you.
sinner no. 13 — gregor
gregor's hugs are calm and friendly. he accepts without thinking about it and hugs you firmly with his arm, patting you on the back and may even pat your head if he feels like it. his hugs make you feel quite safe and secure, kinda holds an 'i got you' type of feeling. hugging each sinner!
Spoonfeeding Sinners (Heathcliff, Yi Sang, Ryoshu, Rodya)
Author's note: Gets a bit freaky. You've been warned. Sangria at the bottom.
“Oi! What do ya think yer playin’ at?”
Heathcliff’s first reaction to the spoon approaching his face is somewhat angry apprehension. He can feed himself perfectly fine. Even if he couldn't, he'd try to decline. After you explained to him that you just want to do it for fun he’s more likely to accept it.
He’d try his best to pretend he doesn’t enjoy it but it’d be obvious he does. What he does manage to hide is that he gets a bit sad since it reminds him of Cathy. She liked to feed him when he was sick or hurt or when she just wanted to play being a maid. He’ll never get into it since nobody would know what he’s talking about.
He will never let you do it if he thinks there’s a danger of someone seeing him though. They would never let him live it down.
“...”
Yi Sang does not react to you feeding him. He accepts the spoon and doesn’t comment on the situation. He doesn’t really care what your reason is, if you want to feed him he’s fine with it. He may share some thoughts about the food but that’s it.
It does make him very happy. Before when he got fed it would be because he neglected himself so his friends had to step in. Now he was being fed simply for the enjoyment of it so he feels a bit of pride.
He’s not bothered if other sinners try making fun of him. His only concern is you having fun.
“T.M.L.B.?
Ryoshu stops your hand before you can do anything. She grabs the spoon from your hand and places its contents in her mouth. She doesn’t swallow and takes her time “M.P.F.C.” as she describes it. Then she grabs your head and kisses you to push the food into your mouth. It tastes like her and the cigarettes she’s always smoking. She makes you open your mouth to see if you swallowed it all.
She will do this any time you try to feed her or sometimes just for fun. She likes watching your reaction to the flavors.
The other sinners mostly try to ignore you both since acknowledging the situation will probably make it worse.
“~Ooh! Got something for me?”
Rodya is always in the mood for something tasty. Not having to feed herself is just a bonus. She’ll happily eat whatever you offer her and also give you a taste of whatever she’s having. She makes sure to feed you messily though because she enjoys “cleaning” your cheek.
She often laments that the bus doesn’t have a long lounge chair where she can lay while you feed her grapes dressed in a skimpy outfit.
The comments of other sinners don’t bother her at all. She just claims they’re all jealous that they don’t have anyone to feed them. She may even play up her romantic comments just to annoy them.
The staffs quickly go into formation, forming two neat lines on the two sides of the entrance when you turn the corner. With some pushing and bantering, they prepare themselves for your entry. The moment you open the door, they bow rather elegantly, most of them at least, while greeting you. At first you were quite awkward but now, having had visited them so often recently, you simply nodded with a small smile on your face. Dante offer you the usual 'menu' with all the butlers and maids listed for your picking.
"I would like Miss Rodya to serve me today, is it alright?"
Rodya beams when she hears you say her name and nods, turning to look at manager Dante for their permission. They nod and the tall woman immediately takes your hand in hers. She whisks you away to a more private corner, very smugly of course, under the others' envious gaze.
She places the real proper menu down in front of you before sitting down opposite to you, leaning against her propped up arm. She flashes you that handsome smile that makes your heart flip. "Is work exhausting today too?" Rodya almost always manages to make you swoon with that proud grin of hers. Before you can answer, she reaches over to you and pats your head lightly, "Thank you for your hard work~ You did good today too, master. Just let me take care of you tonight, yes? I already memorized your order~" You nod, once again going with your usual order, though you can't help but feel a little embarassed at how predictable you are.
Rodya leaves to hand over your order to the chef and soon returns with a polaroid camera and a cup of iced water. She laughs at the quizzical expression on your face while placing the glass cup in front of you but soon she settles down. You were fully prepared to see her usual card deck, by some point you wonder if it had been confiscated by head butler outis or else she would have taken the chance to get you to gamble play with her. She waves the red camera around, "as a reward for winning against me in our cassino match last time, I'm giving you a free polaroid selfie with me~ Or…" she drawls, "you can save up your wins to trade for a bigger reward!"
A deck of cards is pulled out from Rodya's seemingly bottomless pocket and is quickly shuffled a few times. At this point you wonder if she just wants to have a playmate to play around on the job. While you contemplate your choices between quick momentary joy, the selfie with the tall woman, and long term profits, a few more matches with her, she had left to receive your order from the kitchen. Your brainstorming is interrupted by the sound of the tray touching the table and the cutlery clinking at the slight tremor.
She grins at you, making warmth rush to your face. In your state of embarassment, you point at the deck. Rodya nods sagely and continues shuffling it. She shares you all the silly stories of her with the other staff members while you get to enjoy the chef's incredible food and drink, before round it all out with a few rounds of card games. Time almost seems to fly by when you are having so much fun with Rodya.
Your session ends with Dante's polite knock on the booth's wall. You two stand up and you are escorted to the checkout counter. You pay and leave your little comfort spot with a lighter mood, ready to deal with your boss again the next morning.
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a/n: i did not think that this would be this long (~600 words) ik it's not that much but it's plenty good by my standards lol. my art/illustration for this under the cut since i'm not very confident about this.. sinclair is next maybe !!
