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Strawberry Cake (Abe/Miha)

This is my usual comic post of AbeMiha, but I put it under break because unlike usual….THIS TIME THE RATING IS QUITE HARD. In short, the story is about Abe and Mihashi enjoying strawberry cakes…… different way.

Warning: NSFW | Contain boy x boy | Naked bodies | PWP 

PLEASE PLEASE, IF YOU DON’T LIKE BOYxBOY THINGS DON’T CLICK THIS! (And beware for mobile user!)

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generally speaking when it comes to mental and physical health, if you're asked "do you struggle with this" and your answer is "no, Because I Have A System," then your answer is actually yes

Introducing Character Trope: STEBS (Stoic Traumatized Epic Bastard Softie)

I have tried to look this up on TV tropes, but it does not exist. Not officially, at least. So I decided – I'm introducing new trope. It already exist, someone might as well try and give it a name.

And yeah, this acronym SUCKS, feel free to come up with a better one! But let's talk about what a "STEBS" character is for me, because I've come to the conclusion that it is actually my favorite character type.

First, context. Ever since I've read TCF, I have come across other medias and I was often like, "Hey, this character is basically just like Cale!" – which I feel like, it isn't really fair? I mean, Cale is a great and complex character, but making this comparison constantly makes me feel like I'm undermining the complexity of OTHER characters. Just because Cale shares similarities with other characters doesn't make them copies of him.

So, what exactly is a STEBS?

1) Stoic

This character has a very specific way of acting in non-confrontational situations. It can be respectful, it can be casual, but it is neither extremely friendly nor extremely rude. It's in a calm, pleasant zone, where the character treats others like... well, people. The character doesn't make themselves superior nor inferior, it doesn't matter to them if the other is a beggar or a king. They just are, calm and casual. That's what makes them stoic - NOT lack of expressions or emotions, or lack of humor. It's the way they carry themselves on the regular. This character type makes others feel relaxed because of it, and subconsciously encourages trust and friendship (much to the character's confusion). They will also make a great educator because of it, and will likely act as a mentor or a teacher more than once.

2) Traumatized

Despite the stoicism in their behavior, they actually have a complicated background. Commonly an orphan, even though not always, this person has been through a LOT. But, they don't usually express it. Seeing this character cry or break down is EXTREMELY rare and always a very important scene in a story. It's not that they're not emotional or they always try to bury their trauma, although that does usually apply to them; they're just not vocal about it due to their personality. But oh boy, are they traumatized! Wait for that reveal later in the story though, when it actually becomes plot-relevant.

3) Epic

Despite the character being a stoic type, with a backstory that makes them crave very simple things – be it retirement, respect from their peers, a safe house to live in, a stable job, a family, a specific successful career – they are actually freaking epic where it comes to things they do. They either have great knowledge, memory, or skills in a particular field and they always manage to surprise others with just how competent they are. It can be literal combat skills, magic, being a life-saving surgeon, or even a therapist. But whenever they get their chance to shine, they become a real star.

4) Bastard

A trait that adds a surprising amount of charm and humor to their other traits. Being stoic makes them likeable, being traumatized makes them sympathetic, being epic makes them cool – but being a bastard? It actually just means they're mischievous and have a penchant for chaos. Because this character is meant to make changes in the narrative, like an accidental revolutionary or a transmigrator, they have to possess a cunning streak that might seem mean or selfish at first, but actually never crosses the line into making them despicable. It just makes them an occasional manipulator, but it's usually portrayed in a way that still makes it impossible to make you hate them. In fact, it makes you love them more for it. They are not naive, even if they can be oblivious or silly at times; being a bastard to those who deserve it means being able to get out of sticky situations that would be problematic for paragon heroes. It includes stuff like acting, pranks, cheating, manipulation, shady deals, gambling, stealing, and even criminal behavior, that is actually very understandable due to their specific circumstances.

5) Softie

And if all the previous traits haven't convinced you to love this character yet, the last one surely will. This character, despite having a mean streak, is in fact never mean to innocent people. Actually, they are surprising soft and/or sentimental, especially towards the helpless and children. This character will probably have at least one animal sidekick, at least one paragon protagonist type on their payroll, and most importantly an adopted child - if the previous two don't already fill that spot. This character will make excuses of course, they will claim that they are taking care of others for their own benefits. But you will see quickly that they don't treat others like a heartless manipulator, but more of an overprotective mother-hen. This character, no matter their gender, will eventually become the typical Mom Friend. They will make sure everybody eats well, sleeps well, they get their allowance, pack their lunch before heading out to participate in the plot and probably try to sacrifice themselves for them more than once. They will of course become the mentor figure on top of it, and possibly even be a straight up legal guardian and/or teacher to other important characters.

And this, my friends, is what I call a STEBS character. While it outlines a general, it's not a strict definition, mind you. Even if a character exhibit one trait less than the others (for example not being much of a bastard, or not being very stoic), it still counts as long as you still recognize them as fitting in this "category".

Characters in this category include:

Cale Henituse from Trash of the Count's Family

Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars

Aizawa Shota from My Hero Academia

Kakashi from Naruto

Remus Lupin from Harry Potter

Faramir from Lord of the Rings

Kim Dokja from Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

Rimuru Tempest from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Park Moondae from Debut or Die

Won Hwabu from I Reincarnated as a Legendary Surgeon

And many, many others.

Let me know if you have a better name for this very specific character type!

i like working at plant store. sometimes you ring up someone and there's a slug on their plant and so you're like "Oh haha you've got a friend there let me get that for you" and you put the slug on your hand for safekeeping but then its really busy and you dont have time to take the slug outside before the next customer in line so you just have a slug chilling on your hand for 15 minutes. really makes you feel at peace with nature. also it means sometimes i get to say my favorite line which is "would you like this free slug with your purchase"

Xichengclipse 2021 Day 3

Stalker - Courtship

Warnings for a past abusive relationship and stalking. Jiang Cheng is still fucked up about it, but it’s only ever talked about.

When Jiang Cheng finds the unstamped letter in his mailbox, he doesn’t immediately think anything of it. It happens frequently enough that some religious groups or protesters go from house to house to deliver their letters and Jiang Cheng has half a mind simply throwing it away without even reading it.

But then he catches sight of his name on the envelop and that’s when he starts to worry.

He still takes the letter with him into his apartment, unwilling to read it out in the open, but instead of immediately opening it once he’s inside he thumbs the envelope for a while.

Surely it cannot be. This hasn’t happened in a long time and Wen Xu should still be in prison.

Jiang Cheng is probably worrying for nothing.

With that thought in mind he finally opens the letter, scanning it once, before it falls out of his numb fingers.

This cannot be happening again.

Dear Jiang Cheng, the card reads. I really do enjoy seeing you every day and I would want nothing more than to go on a date with you, if you would do me that honour. I’m eagerly awaiting your answer.

It’s not signed.

It’s not signed and Jiang Cheng finds that he has trouble breathing.

Seeing you every day, the card says and Jiang Cheng has to fight the urge to cover all his windows up and never leave his apartment again.

Instead of giving in to that urge though, he fumbles for his phone and dials Wei Wuxian’s number as quickly as his shaking fingers will let him.

“My dearest little brother,” Wei Wuxian greets him with and his antics do make him feel a little bit more grounded, Jiang Cheng has to admit to that.

The underlaying panic is still there, though.

“Please tell me Wen Xu is still in prison,” Jiang Cheng says without greeting him and he refuses to have a panic attack when he’s met with silence.

“I haven’t heard anything else,” Wei Wuxian finally says, and all traces of humour have vanished from his voice. “What’s going on?”

“Can you check?” Jiang Cheng wants to know, because he’s not going to sleep well without absolute certainty that Wen Xu is in prison and can not watch him every single day.

“I can check in with Wen Qing. She keeps close tabs on him. But I’m sure she would have told me if anything changed. What’s happening, Jiang Cheng?”

“It’s probably nothing,” Jiang Cheng mutters, because of course Wei Wuxian is right.

If Wen Xu got released early, Wen Qing would have at least told Wei Wuxian, if not Jiang Cheng himself. Of course there’s no reason to worry like this.

“Tell me about it anyway,” Wei Wuxian coaxes him.

“I got this card,” Jiang Cheng tells him, and reads it out to him.

It doesn’t sound any better out loud, Jiang Cheng has to admit.

“It could be a secret admirer,” Wei Wuxian says after a beat of silence and Jiang Cheng scoffs.

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I lost count of how many AU already I put them in hahaha.

This time is…music!AU… I guess? Do correct me if something is wrong with anything about this, because I don’t play music myself (I love listening to classics though in some circumstances!)

This is Schubert’s Ave Maria :)

I think this is so them! They are not good with words and do not really need it bcs they are basically telephatic with each other~ XD

It's been raining SO much and people at work love blasting the aircond for some reason and me being sensitive to cold have to bundle myself up to not die from freezing. Also @kriyonce 's halloween drawing of eddie in a coat is just super cute and huggable :') I can't help myself

This might also be my last reddie drawing for now goodbye (ಥ﹏ಥ)

(Edit:fixed the dialogue a bit)

xichengclipse day one: strangers

Stanley Uris: A compilation