#stone things

[ramiaell]

Feb '25 DWC Day 2 - Cage/Power

'Suramar, our haven, our sanctuary, our prison.' He was tall for his age, yet he'd barely lived past his thirties if I had to guess. Young for our people, though I'd seen Elisande and her court do far worse to even younger especially in recent years. His fingers slid along the stone plaque at his side. Words depicting the Frozen Friends exhibit within the menagerie. Despite his fingers sliding along the magically etched Shalassian, he wasn't reading it at all. He could care less what it said. He already looked far better than he had when I found him. At least he had some color in his skin once more and didn't appear to be just skin and bones. In no time he'd flesh out and make a fine dancer on the Lure's stage. Nathanris was one of the lucky ones, if you dare call such a life lucky. Sivandris, the tycoon himself stood at his side perfectly poised. Not a flaw nor blemish on the lord. Though his features could be described as delicate, there would be no mistaking he was a man who moved with the fluid grace of a dancer. Appearing cruel or indifferent at times, he showed more mercy than other lords and masters of the city. Though make no mistake, he had no qualms giving me orders to do what others would find heartless, vile and detestable. Despite that, he kept himself rather guarded on his true feelings about a great number of things. He'd learned to act with caution in all circumstances despite how dodgy his scheming could be, his higher goals were not what one might expect from such a cold and calculating character. He was an elf I'd grown to respect, a sentiment I had never held for the upper class till I'd met him. Holding his glass of arcwine, Lord Lumenstone offered the other to the much younger elf like it was nothing. Clearly his status had kept him from ever wanting or needing like the younger one he now kept under his wing. A fact that young Nathanris hadn't missed in the least as he cautiously took the gracious offering while they discussed his future. How many had they saved by now, securing a safe haven for many, even those of the resistance under the guise of the illustrious Starcaller Lure. With every new dancer he brought in, more security would be needed. It wasn't a matter of if they could afford it, it was a matter of running out of good elves he could trust. He'd already called in the last of the elite forces he'd found still alive after all these years and had employed them among the Lumenstone's personal guard. And with Elisande's forces constantly at their door, this was a very dangerous game that he continued to play. I watched as Nathanris shook his hand, it seemed we acquired a new dancer for our stage and as an added bonus, one who liked to cook. I listened as Lord Lumenstone promised him the safety and security that he deserved. Both looked to me at the mention of protection, I'd offer them a nod. I'd assign one of my personal detail to him when we returned back at the Lure, I already had someone in mind to get the kid acquainted and set up. I couldn't afford him getting attached to me. I understood how victims held their savior complex with the one who got them out of the mess they were in, especially one as bad as his. But I wasn't a savior anymore than I was a good guy. I was just the necessary guy.

@daily-writing-challenge

[genderfaun-official]

Today's Gender:

These horrifying looking homemade Teddy Grahams.

[ramiaell]

Character Inspiration

Ramiaell Stoneblade aka "Stone" is inspired by many characters but a few in particular are more the meat of his personality and makeup while others just have certain elements that are similar. Edward, aka Theodore "Ted" Magnus Forrester is a hitman from the Anita Blake series and the character that most heavily influences Stone as a whole. The parts of Edward that give me the most meat to write with stone is the fact that he's a fellow hitman and is extremely dangerous as he specializes in supernatural targets as humans were too easy. His past is shrouded in mystery with the suggestion of military connections. He's a sociopath who effortlessly kills without feeling anything. He acts like he doesn't really care about anything yet he'll go to war and walk through hell to save someone he does care about. Stone gets his eyes from Edward and the cold emotionless gaze. Edward leads a double life as Ted the good ol' boy that aids him in infiltrating most any situation he needs to under the guise of a federal marshal and licensed bounty hunter. He's a deadly fighter, an expert with multiple varieties of weapons, from knives to small firearms to rifles and even flamethrowers. He's also a skilled lock pick and has contacts who can get him illegal items at short notice. He has the chameleon like ability to blend into situations and adopt many disguises. All while being a rather unimposing man at first sight, but his eyes give him away. Stone doesn't live the double life so much as Edward but he does hold the same abilities as him when the job calls for it. Rude from Final Fantasy is first and foremost my face and body claim for Stone. Much like Rude stone is also tall with a toned figure, a shaved head and always wearing a standard uniform of black with red elements in it depending on the tailor. He also has pierced ears like Rude though they are more Shalassian in design and has one other hidden piercing somewhere on his body. The attributes of Rude's personality Stone shares are Rude's bluntness and being a man of few words, only speaking when necessary. He is sensible and perfers to think before taking action. He's also very hard-working and very loyal to a client if he establishes a trust and understanding with them. Much like Rude he is also stern and intimidating in demeanor yet he's deeply compassionate and cares about his comrades in arms when he is working with a unit. Unlike Rude however he has very little respect for women but there may be a romantic side hidden under all that thick skin. For anyone who's ever rped with him long term, his associate Jaques is much like Reno and Rude's relationship though it's safe to say Stone has a little less love and respect for Jaques than what is portrayed of the best friends/partners in the game. Agent 47 from the Hitman franchise was also a face and body claim for Stone in all truth. Stone and 47 are both emotionless assassins for the most part yet both suffer internally from the loss of someone in their past. Stone shares his conviction with putting their highest priority in completing a contract and will attempt to avoid collateral damage as a professional. However he won't hesitate if he has to incur any. They are both emotionally closed off to a degree and both rarely raise their voice choosing to speak in a calm but firm manner at all times. Agent 47 is also an expert conversationalist who can play the role of another person with the utmost efficiency and credibility. Stone however has not had need to act on this skill in recent years, but he hasn't forgotten the art of acting as a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Arthur Bishop aka "The Mechanic" is yet again a highly skilled hitman though he specializes in making his kills appear as accidents or natural causes. Much like him, Stone is also methodical and meticulous when on a job and prone to take dangerous and difficult jobs for wealthy and powerful clients. Tseng from Final Fantasy is someone who holds more hidden aspects of Stone's personality. Stone is actually very calm and collected, intelligent and insightful possessing important intel about every target and client and any they associate with. He takes pride in his duties when with a client or contract he bonds with on some level. When Stone was part of a special military unit and when he was the head of Security both, he lead casually despite his seemingly cold and serious demeanor much like Tseng. Also like him, Stone is VERY loyal internally and thus has compassion but he tends to hide his true feelings at all times. In the game Tseng's dedication to Shinra and following orders without question, no matter how unpleasant the assignment, makes those he works with respect him. Stone has always had the respect of those who work under him too as they value his rational judgement and exceptional insight. Also like Tseng, Stone holds a heavy weight on his conscience with certain orders in the past that caused rather fatal failures and life changing effects because of them. Stone is also skilled in defensive martial arts and marksmanship as Tseng has proven. Tseng has a very close relationship with Rufus as his trusted right-hand man and bodyguard. Stone used to have that same close relationship in his past with Sivandris and struggles to this day with the guilt of losing him. Sergeant Todd "3465" from the movie Soldier is a good reflection of how Stone was raised back when he was a Stoneblade Elite and under his father and family's strict training. In the movie Todd was a very mechanical man before being abandoned. When not on duty he simply sat at attention at his bunk and would never speak unless spoken too, in which case he would always answer briefly as possible. His discipline was so strong that he would not even cry out when injured and his entire life was following orders and efficient lethality. Emotions were simply not allowed to be formed let alone felt. Stone was raised and trained from a very young age much the same in such a strict conduct. Even though Stone had a brother and father, he wasn't allowed to know paternal, maternal nor brotherly love. So much like Todd, the first time Stone began to experience normal emotions they troubled and confused him and it took several thousands of years to learn how to interact with people on a 'normal' scale when he wasn't being paid to 'put on an act'. This directly effects him still to this day when he struggles between falling back into old conditioned behaviors verses attempting to relax and enjoy life as it is now. Vices were simply not allowed as they dulled the senses and that was a serious lethal error. He still struggles to this day to even consider accepting certain pleasures in life because of this conditioning.

[fruitydyke]

frank discussion of my gender dysphoria, genitals, and orgasms below

idk why i didn't consider it more directly before i got on T, but one of my first actual most noticeable changes after two weeks on it is bottom growth starting up. like i have a lot of bottom dysphoria (more than any other kind except for maybe voice dysphoria), and so i didn't think i would be Upset about it, but i am genuinely shocked about the amount of relief i feel just knowing and feeling that it's happening, even if it doesn't really show much yet. i think some of this is definitely New Relationship Energy with a very hot and very affirming partner, but i have also been having a WAY easier time having orgasms lately. like sex, for me, is generally really not about me getting off physically; there's so many other things way more important to me about it. being stone, there are a few very specific ways i am able to orgasm with a partner or even really on my own, and sometimes, at least previously, they are more of a production than i historically have energy for. and until VERY recently, i really only got off on my own like once or twice a month at most, usually less, and a HUGE part of that is dysphoria. but T + lovely butch gf have meant i actually feel up to AND Want To get off almost every day, and it's easier + more fun to actually come than it usually is, especially on my own. this is truly an unprecedented increase in frequency for me; usually even New Relationship Energy only bumps up my frequency to once a week at most. which makes me think it has to be the T, it lines up too well.

[stonefemmedionysus]

anyway I love being a pillow princess. I love being a stone femme. I love my clearly defined boundaries of what I will or won’t do during sex, & I love knowing that my butch also has clearly defined boundaries of what ey will or won’t do, & I love knowing that there are so many ways we can make each other feel good that don’t cross either of our boundaries. I love knowing that ey won’t ask (or pressure or coerce) me to do anything that ey know I’m uncomfortable with. being stone feels good, it feels safe, it feels like trust & respect & care & love. it feels like I am actually participating & choosing what I want to happen instead of sex just being something that is done to me. I’m not saying you have to be stone but for the love of christ I am throwing bricks at the next person to use pillow princess as an insult. because fuck you, yes I am a pillow princess & it’s great.

[im-baby-playing-spore]

these things... i have no idea what they are. they look like some mushrooms, but they are obviously made of stone. they are all over the planet What. idk if i should be concerned about it.

[jamabushi]

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