The Song Of Achilles, Madeline Miller

aeventi incorrect quotes but i draw them because i have nothing better to do with my life

🕯️ Reading Candles for Yes-or-No Questions 🕯️

🔥 High, steady flame - Yes.

🔥 Low, steady flame - No.

🔥 Short, weak flame - No.

🔥 Dancing flame - Needs more focus. Re-ground, concentrate, and ask again. 

🔥 Violently flickering flame - Strong no. Take this as a warning (if you are positive the flickering is not caused by any outside force).

🔥 Sputtering and crackling flame - There is more to your answer than a simple yes or no.

🔥 Dual-Flame - Thinking, wait for your answer. 

🔥 Flame leaning to the left - Yes.

🔥 Flame leaning to the right - No. 

🔥 Candle will not light - Now is not the right time to ask.

🔥 Candle will not go out - You are not done yet. There is more to your answer that you need to hear.

🔥 Candle goes out on its own before giving an answer - Now is not the right time to ask.

Hogsmeade Weekend + Drarry

• The two of them were already pretty close friends, so it wouldn't be too awkward.

• Harry just didn't know how to tell Draco it'd be just the two of them; no Ron or Hermione.

• 'Harry, trust me, he wouldn't mind.'

• 'But what if he does, 'Mione?!'

• 'Tell him Hermione and I are going on a date.'

• 'Ronald!'

• Harry does manage to ask him (a day before the Hogsmeade weekend)

• Draco says yes, obviously, and they go together.

• It was easy for them to talk, and drink Butterbeer, and steal each others candy, and drink a little Firewhisky, and act like a couple.

• They got back late, laughing and slightly tipsy, but they quieted down once they entered the castle.

• Draco didn't remember when they'd exchanged scarves, but the Slytherin scarf made Harry's eyes appear brighter. He'd never admit Harry looked good in it, though.

• 'Thanks for today.' Draco whispered, smiling freely as he started walking away backwards. 'I ought to get back before Filch catches us.'

• Why is his smile so cute-'No problem, Draco. Best date I've ever been on.'

• Draco stopped and looked at Harry in confusion.

• 'Wait- that was a date?'

• Harry had not meant to say that out loud- but too late now.

• 'I mean... it could be. If you want it to be. Totally fine if you don't! It's not like I like you- no, wait, I don't not like you-'

• Harry stopped himself before he could continue rambling, and Draco laughed.

• 'Hogsmeade as a first date? Really, Potter? No, that wasn't a date. I'll take you somewhere better. Tomorrow.' Harry could have sworn that his heart stopped for a second.

• 'So you don't mind going on a date with me?'

• 'Honestly, Potter.' Draco laughed again. Harry found that he liked this carefree Draco as well. 'The only one who hasn't noticed my crush on you, is you.'

• Draco winked and walked to his common room, while Harry stood like a statue for the next minute.

• When he got back to the common room, he was surprised to see Hermione and Ron awake.

• 'So, how was the date, mate?' Ron asked him the second he entered.

• 'Ron! He means, how was hanging out with Draco?'

• 'I've got a date tomorrow.'

• 'Bloody hell! Harry got a date faster than me!' 'It's not my fault you took years to ask, Ronald.' 'Harry took years to confess to Draco!' 'Hey!'

• The date the next day turned out to be the first of many.

WHAT IS GOING ONNN there are 2 videos right ?

Unseen 1D video from 2012

Haven't seen the update yet so ScarAether request will come later.

For now may I please requests Aether being comforted by Venti?

Specifically, if you are ok with extra prompting, Aether comes home crying because the world is too stressful: he feels betrayed by Zhongli(because gnosis deal), he technically still lost to the fatui despite going through so much, and various other problems like how everything seems to want him dead.

Aether goes through so much I want him to be comforted T_T

Well... We didn't get much new information on Scara, so it won't majorly change how I write him for now.

Btw, I prefer more, so the 'extra prompting' is a perfect request! Here you go.

[[ Summary: Overwhelmed by the world, Aether comes back to the first nation that had welcomed him, and the one he found himself returning to time and time again, and its Archon.

Word Count: 756 ]]

Aether was shaken when he had first defeated the poor dragon, Stormterror, and had nearly fallen to the ground, saved just barely... He was torn up when he had seen an entire nation be nearly consumed by the ocean and the beasts deep within, only surviving by those who have yet to abandon again. And once again, he was rattled when his own life was taken, and he had been forced within the mind- the heart- of the Electro Archon herself.

And all of that, all of that, the Fatui had still gotten the third Gnosis-- Perhaps fourth, if you count the Tsaritsa's... but he just didn't understand anymore. More and more, he felt that he was little more than a pawn in the massive game of chess that the Fatui had forced him through.

"Aether?" Paimon asked, fluttering beside, "So... We can't do much right now. The Chasm's locking us off from, uhm, Sumeru... what should we do now?"

Aether looked down at the Serenitea Pot in hand.

"Home." He said, softly. Paimon looked at the Teapot, then back up at him,

"Home?"

He turned his gaze to the north.

"Home."

And, as always, she knew what he meant.

Home was not a place, but a person. And while his sister would always be his first home, his family, he found a home away from home.

Him.

How mushy- Lumine would tease him over it, but right now, his heart ached and there were tears in his eyes. Maybe he had a right to be a little mushy.

But it was time to go home.

To Mondstadt.

...

Common as it were, Venti had not been in the Angel's Share as of yet, nor was he singing before his statue, in the Cathedral, in the palms of the statue...

And Aether even tried to check the Cat's Tail, but both Diona and Margaret attested to not knowing where Venti was.

"Aether?" Paimon asked, softly, "It's okay... Maybe we should go check Windrise again, that silly bard it-"

She was cut off by the choked up sob, Aether rushing behind the nearest building, and sitting down, his head on his knees, hugging his legs to his chest, and he sobbed.

Could nothing go right? Could nothing be okay?! Was he just meant to wander endlessly, and to lose all he loves save for the one he has to take care of? Was-

The tickling breeze, and Aether gasped, suddenly his sobs were gone, only dramatic breathing, and with a light touch atop his head, he saw Venti floating down from above, landing gracefully, and shifting to stand on one knee, "Hey, sorry, Dvalin wanted to talk... But I'm okay."

The words Aether didn't know he needed.

He leapt at Venti, wrapping him in a tight hug, knocking him back onto his ass, barely keeping himself from falling back further and hitting his head on the hard, stony ground, Aether hiding his face in the crook of his neck...

"Hey, it's alright, it's alright... I'd say 'I missed you too', but I have a feeling this is about more than missing me."

Aether nodded against him, and just hugged him tighter, prompting a soft squeak from Venti.

"Don't-Don't crush me, I'll turn back into a spirit... It's okay, I'm not going anywhere." He reassured, tilting his head to the side slightly, "Talk to me, my little warrior, what's wrong?"

"Hurt," Aether said, between his pathetic little whimpers, "Hurt..."

"You're hurt?" Venti asked, "Inside or outside?"

"Inside."

Venti's hand was able to worm between their bodies, resting on his stomach, resulting in it tensing from old wounds that still had yet to fully heal, "Outside..."

"Aether..." Venti sighed, smiling... and... he laughed. "You're ridiculous, you're hurt and beat up and you go all the way from Inazuma just to get back here..." He pressed a kiss to Aether's forehead, "Why? Did you really miss me that much?"

"You," Aether sat up, "You," he braced his hands on Venti's chest, "You", he pushed him to the ground, "You," he was already lying on him, "Home."

Home.

This was his home. The only home not so quickly to be taken from him.

Venti, once again, laughed, a melodic sound that echoed through the alley, "Look... I love you too, but maybe we should get into the Teapot before some guards yell at us."

Aether froze, and still straddling Venti's waist, sat up, a light flush over his features... Embarrassment.

"And then I'll stay next to you aaaall night long, okay?"

"... okay."

Jsjdjss it’s me again :D Can I request some headcannons for zhongli/xiao/venti with an immortal s/o? Maybe their reactions and how it works out?

Hello and I'm glad you're requesting again! 🌼

You guys really make me write for Xiao much, huh? Didn't know Xiao was so popular,, and I didn't know people like him as a little precious bun I imagine him as,, :o

Here's your order! 🌸🍰

🌻With an immortal s/o🌻

Pairings: Zhongli/Xiao/Venti x GN! Reader

Warnings: None ♡

Notes: It's my first time writing for Venti,, ewe I hope I did well..

🌼Zhongli🌼

Zhongli's reaction for discovering that you are immortal was.. oddly calm.

Afterall, he always looked calm and collected.

He'd only smile at you and nod his head in relief.

"I'm glad.."

Of course, he thought that one day he'll have to let you go. It's normal.. every mortal dies, right?

Even if for you it's many years, for him just a blink of an eye, he never wanted the moment to come.

Oh how he wished that sometimes he could just stop the time and stay with you for eternity.

But now, now he's relieved. You'll stay with him forever.. It's almost like a contract.

He lived on this world for quite a while now, so he is more than happy to finally have some company. Company with someone he truly cares for..

You'd mostly spend your time as usual, around Liyue, doing simple tasks.

Time changes, both of you observe the world around you.

He's glad.. He has you.

And every day, he tells you the same thing, no matter what.

I love you for eternity, until the death tears us apart and until our contract comes to an end.

🌿Xiao🌿

He's happy! More than happy!

The realization that he won't have to lose someone important to him once again really hits him like a truck.

This cold and scary Xiao you knew, now is smiling at you with the biggest smile you ever saw on his face.

He'd pick you up and spin you around happily, in the end pressing his forehead against yours.

"I'll protect you.. I will not let you disappear, nor will I ever leave you. As long as you are with me, I have nothing to worry about."

You'd smile calmly and kiss his cheek.

Both of you would spend your free time on rather fulfilling Xiao's contract with Rex Lapis, or just walking around, enjoying the beautiful sights of Teyvat.

Xiao would become more open for new things and people, he'd smile more often.

It's all because of you! Because you showed him something else than pain and karma he knew.

You showed him love and happiness that lasts forever.

🍃Venti🍃

Okay. Venti will burst into tears, change my mind.

Immortality isn't a gift in any way, it's a curse. Watching people dear to your heart disappear..

He is scared of losing someone he loves so much.

He already lost a friend long ago, and to this day he remembers as if it was days ago.

He'd look at you with teary eyes then embrace you in his arms.

Where's this cheerful bard you fell in love with?

You'd chuckle and put a hand on his head, caressing his hair as you calmly whisper 'I love you' into his ear.

He'd pull back after a while and wipe his tears, smiling at you widely.

He's more than glad that you can stay with him forever.

He's more than glad that he won't be alone no more.

"Well.. Shouldn't we celebrate it somehow?" He asked, grabbing your hand as he pulled you closer.

"Angel's Share?" You smirked, receiving the same suggestive grin from his side.

"Yup!"

Hi can I ask for a harry smut?

I'm just making this up on the fly but here we go. Gotta get something out today. And honestly, this is super self indulgent so- and I'm not sure what this-

Warnings: SMUT (+18), pet-names, small choking. If I missed any, please dm me.

Harry's fingers intertwined with yours, his bare hips resting flush against yours. His other hand snuck under the hem of his jersey, raising the fabric up your chest while he explored your skin.

"Should've known how I was gonna react, bunny." Emerald green eyes locked with yours before slowly trailing down your body. He always did love how desperate you looked. "So perfect." he couldn't help but grin.

"Harry," you whined out, your eyes followed the hand across your chest moved down to your stomach, "please, do something." you were grateful the dorm room was empty. The boys would've laughed at you for begging like a whore.

"Hmm, I'm not sure if I should." he rutted against you, moving his hips in a circle just to watch your head toss back and your jaw clench up. 

"Please." Your voice jumped octaves in the middle of your plea. The bastard gave you a hard thrust, causing your back to arch off the mattress.

Harry licked his lips. He always did love how responsive you were, so he told you, in that raspy voice he knew you drooled over. His hands clamped down onto your waist before he began to finally move into a solid rhythm.

One of your hands came to cover your mouth while the other tugged at the bed sheets. Your eyes squinted closed, your mind going fuzzy as stars danced behind your lids. The hand around your mouth was suddenly tugged away, causing a gasp moan combo to leave your swollen lips.

"I want to hear you, darling. Don't hide from me." Harry leaned over to plant a heavy kiss against your lips. His hips didn't stop slamming into you while his lips dragged across your cheek. "Are you close?"

You nodded your head quickly, one hand wrapping around the back Harry's neck, the other around your dripping cock. Your moans bounced off the bring walls before colliding loudly with Harry's.

"Good boy." His hot breath fanned across your skin as he grunted. His hand abandoned your hip and instead latched onto your throat. "Merlin, fuck-" His hand gave your throat a gentle squeeze- just barely cutting off the air flow, making your legs clamp tightly against his skin.

Before you knew it, your hand was covered in your built up pleasure. His name left your lips as your back arched off the plush mattress. Once your walls clamped down around him, it didn’t take long for Harry to finish inside you. His thumb rubbed over your bobbing adams apple while you both recovered and caught your breath.

“I love you.” He whispered, kissing your warm cheek. He let out a chuckle when your chests collided. He sat up, pulling himself free and plopping himself down next to you. “You did so good, hun.” He held your hand gently rubbing his thumb along your knuckles to hide his yawn.

“I love you too, baby.” You giggled, running a hand through your sweaty hair. You raised an eyebrow over the yawn, but decided not to say anything about it. “You did good too.”

“Just good?”

“Keep pushing your luck and it’ll be decent.”

“Ouch. My pride.”

RBB & SBB for Dummies

This post is meant to be a concise, chronological explanation of the rainbow bears. It doesn’t go in depth on minute details, but rather shows HUGE clues and how the bears progressed to where they are now and why people link them to Louis and Harry. This is the post you show your friends and family members when they ask why you’re crying at 2 AM.

AGAIN: This post doesn’t include EVERY Rbb tweet/picture, only the most relevant ones necessary for explaining why they’re important and why people believe Louis and Harry run them.

Thank you to everyone whose posts have contributed to this post!

Updated August 27, 2016

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