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salty-buns · 10 months
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bruh if people want me to stop sympathizing with villains they need to stop making the villains the ones who want to change broken systems
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Literally everything about show!darkling suggests that Alina won’t even need to stab him he’ll die the second she says “I had a taste for you once”
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Misplaced Attention
Pairing: Aleksander Morozova x Fem!Reader
Summary: Aleksander wears a new kefta, and a particular feature drives you to distraction.
Warnings [18+]: suggested smut.
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“…and one of our supply routes in the South has been moved into the next valley due to a landslide.” Aleksander’s words barely register in your mind, as the majority of your focus remains on his lips as he speaks. Once again, your gaze drops down over the stubble that covers his neck, clearly visible due to the cut of his new kefta which features a more dramatic neckline than his previous one.
He might not have realised the reason behind your averted attention, but Aleksander has certainly noticed the distance in your eyes as he speaks.
“You haven’t been listening to a word I’ve been saying, have you?” He asks. The corner of his mouth quirks, and there’s amusement dancing in his eyes along with a layer of concern.
He often worked late into the evening, and you would always wait for him to return. Instead of going straight to bed, the two of you had made a habit of sitting before the fire and talking about your respective days.
You nod, though your eyes still don’t move to meet his.
“Supply route’s been moved because of a landslide. Of course I’m listening.” A small smile tugs at your lips, and Aleksander’s expression softens even further.
“Forgive me milaya, but your attention seemed to be elsewhere. Is there something on your mind?” You watch as he shifts in his seat, elbow resting on the arm of his chair, allowing his head to rest on his palm. From this angle, the firelight catches along the line of his throat and warmth blooms over your cheeks.
Clearing your throat, you manage an answer.
“Your kefta. It’s very distracting.” His brow lifts as he looks down at his kefta, before remarking,
“I would say that black is one of the least distracting colours in existence.”
You shake your head.
“Not the colour.” You clarify, gesturing towards his neck vaguely as embarrassment prickles over the top of your cheeks. “This.”
His expression remains bemused.
“This?” He repeats incredulously.
“Yes!” You exclaim with a small huff before you continue to grumble, struggling to find the words to explain your struggle. “You, showing off your neck like some sort of harlot.”
His eyes widen, and he breathes out a sudden laugh.
“A harlot?” He echoes in a faux scandalised tone, which pulls a soft laugh from your own lips. Glancing at your husband, you smirk as you stand, taking a few steps towards him. He leans back in his chair, giving you the space to settle on his lap - which you do.
Trailing a finger along the hem of the new kefta, your knuckle grazes over the skin of his throat, and you watch his Adam’s apple bob as he swallows. Your eyes flicker up to meet his, and the intensity of his gaze startles you.
You hum in agreement, hooking your finger under his jaw, and smoothing your thumb over his cheek. His stubble prickles over the pad of your thumb, but you pay it no mind as you stare into his deep, dark eyes.
Leaning in, you replace your thumb with the soft brush of your lips. His hands settle on each of your thighs, keeping your body flush against his as you leave a trail of kisses down his face. His smirk softens into a small smile at your tender expression of affection, but you hear his breathing shift when your lips press against his jaw. Your lips follow the line of his jaw, his stubble scraping against your tongue, and you feel him shudder beneath you.
Then you drop your head down further, and your lips graze against his neck. A soft moan hums in your throat as you finally have an opportunity to taste him. Your tongue roves over his neck, his pulse thundering under his skin. It always sends a thrill through you, that the stoic General of the Second Army falls to pieces once you get your mouth on him.
His hand slides into your hair, cupping the back of your neck to ensure that your lips don’t stray far from his throat. Not that you’d want to stop your current actions. Especially when Aleksander’s soft moans begin to deepen.
You can’t help yourself, you nip the tender skin between your teeth, and Aleksander groans, tightening his grip on you.
“Milaya,” he breathes out quietly, his voice almost lost to pleasure. “My beautiful wife, let me take you to bed.”
You lick an unbroken stripe from the hollow of his throat up to his jaw, drawing a growl from him. He stands, keeping his arms around you, and you squeal as you wrap your legs around him.
The door to your bedroom is open, and it’s only a few of Aleksander’s strides before you’re being placed onto the black sheets of your shared bed. He withdraws himself from you, and you watch as he shrugs his kefta away from his shoulders and allows it to drop to the floor.
Once the fabric hits the ground, you reach towards him, eager to get your lips back on his skin. He steps back, away from you, much to your disappointment. He tilts his head aside, his dark eyes glinting,
“You’ve had your fill milaya, it’s my turn now.”
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A Night of Firsts
Pairing: Aleksander Morozova x Fem!Reader
Summary: Your family requires you to marry, despite your position as a First Army strategist. Luckily, General Kirigan is more than willing to offer you his hand in marriage. You’re fond of Aleksander, but your wedding night has arrived and you’re beyond nervous.
Warnings [18+]: smut, fingering, first time, experienced!Aleksander, innocent!reader, reader has outdated ideas about first times, tiny bit of corruption kink, praise kink, wife kink, little bit of size kink
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“I can hear you overthinking.” Aleksander says in a low voice as he steps out from behind the changing screen in his room. He’s changed out of the kefta he had worn for the ceremony, into a black bath robe.
Glancing at his reflection in the mirror, you fiddle with the hem of your nightgown as you adjust yourself from where you’re currently seated at his vanity table.
“Am I really that easy to read?”
“No, I just know you.”
You wish he would touch you as casually as he had been through the evening. The reception had been as nerve wracking as the ceremony itself, but Aleksander’s touch had helped to ease your discomfort.
He holds your gaze in the mirror as he stands behind you.
“We won’t do anything you’re not comfortable with.” You nod faintly. “We don’t have to do anything tonight, or any other night onwards.”
“But we do.” You insist in a small voice. “If anyone finds out our marriage hasn’t been consummated, my parents will seek to annul our marriage instantly.”
You know your parents were pleased that you had finally married, but you’re certain they believe you could have done better than a Grisha General.
“Whatever happens in this room stays between you and I.”
A soft, yet bitter, scoff falls from your lips as you remember one of your married friends telling you about her wedding night.
“Servants check the bedsheets you know.”
A frown crinkles at his brow, then his expression softens as he takes a step closer to you. His hand is warm as it settles on your waist, and some of the tension leaves your shoulders.
“It isn’t supposed to hurt.” He says softly and once he sees the confusion in your eyes he adds, “Your first time. You shouldn’t bleed, or hurt, if I’m doing my job correctly.”
“What do you mean?”
“May I touch you?” You nod.
He presses a kiss to your temple, nuzzling his face against yours as his hands smooth over your body. You’re only wearing a simple nightgown, white silk and lace that was picked by your dressmaker. One hand squeezes at your hip, as he leaves a line of kisses from your cheek, to your jaw, and down your throat. His other hand cups your breast tenderly, a warm pressure against your body that leaves you aching.
“When I touch you,” he murmurs softly against the shell of your ear. “And kiss you.” He presses his lips against your neck once again and you shiver. “How does it feel?”
“Good, so good.” You whisper, your eyes heavy as he continues his actions. He hums approvingly.
“Where does it feel good, milaya?” Your cheeks burn, and he offers you his hand. “Show me where.”
You take his hand, sliding it down your body to rest against your clothed core. The heat of his hand, and the firm pressure of his fingers pressing against your entrance has you inhaling sharply. He watches your face, taking in your wide eyes and parted lips.
“When you feel good down here, it gets wet. Have you ever noticed that, milaya?” You shake your head, and he rubs gentle circles over the fabric of your panties. “Have you ever touched yourself here?”
When you open your eyes you find him staring at you, and for a moment you lose yourself in his darkened eyes. You shake your head. He breathes out sharply, grasping your chin between his fingers to ensure that your gaze doesn’t shy from his as he speaks.
“I’m going to take such good care of you. Will you let me, milaya? Will you let me teach you how to feel good?”
Before his words are finished, you’re nodding your head. Aleksander’s smile is dark as he kisses you, firmer this time. His lips devour each and every sound that leaves you, and you’re gasping when he pulls away.
“Let’s get you to bed.” He says quietly, and pulls you into his arms. Arms curled tightly around his body, it isn’t long before Aleksander is placing you down at the head of the bed. He kisses you again and you moan softly as his hands pin your body to the mattress beneath you.
“Can I take this off?” He asks, gesturing to your nightgown, and you nod hurriedly. He smiles that dark smile again at your eagerness and helps you to pull the garment over your head.
All that you’re wearing now is your panties. White lace, with a delicate bow at the centre of the waistband. Aleksander groans low in his throat at the sight of you, and your body burns under his gaze.
“You’re so beautiful.” He tells you, as his hands settle at your waist and his mouth kisses along your throat. His movements are firmer than before, with more pressure behind his touches and his tongue and teeth join his lips as he kisses your skin. “Utterly perfect.”
“Aleksander.” You whisper in a gasp.
He lifts his head up and your eyes meet his. Then he slides your panties down your thighs, before removing them completely. He settles his body over yours, the heat of him chasing away the chill of the room. Aleksander nuzzles his face against your cheek tenderly.
“Can you part your legs for me, milaya?”
Shyly, you do as he says. He moans lowly as he looks down at the slick gathered between your thighs.
“Good girl.” You whimper at his praise, and with the glint in his eyes you know he’s noticed. “Can I touch you now?” He asks softly, his fingers tracing delicate patterns over your stomach and thighs.
“Yes, please.” You beg and he chuckles quietly.
“Such a well mannered little wife of mine.”
A shuddering gasp leaves your lips as his fingers finally brush over your entrance. He slides his digits through your wetness, and your hips begin to rock against his hand. Aleksander notices you biting down on your lip.
He cups your face with his other hand, pulling your lower lip away from your teeth.
“Don’t quieten yourself. I want to hear all the pretty sounds I can wring from you.”
Then he slides a finger inside you, and a broken moan leaves your lips. He tilts your head, keeping your eyes on his as he pushes his finger further inside.
“Doing so well for me, milaya.” He says in a low voice, his forehead pressing against yours. You gasp when his finger is fully inside you, and he curls the digit until you’re writhing beneath him.
He moves his finger out of you, and you moan loudly when he thrusts back inside. The wet noises make your skin flush, but Aleksander begins to increase his pace. His fingertip brushes against a spot inside you that makes you groan and he ensures to hit that spot with every thrust.
His thumb brushes along the outside of your entrance, and you whimper when he catches a particular spot. He smirks and rolls the pad of his thumb against the spot.
“Does that feel good, milaya? Is your pretty clit all swollen and needy for me to touch it?” The word is unfamiliar to you, but the small nub is eager for more of Aleksander’s attention.
“Yes, oh yes Aleksander please.”
He soon finds a rhythm that makes your legs shake, and you moan and whimper with every one of Aleksander’s touches. Sweat glosses over your skin, and your chest heaves as pleasure overtakes your need to breathe.
Your body tenses, and a warm pool of pleasure settles in your stomach before it plummets downwards quickly.
“Aleksander.” You whine, grasping at his wrist and staring at him with wide eyes and a puzzled expression.
“Is something wrong?”
“I don’t know. I-” You whimper, your eyes fluttering closed as the feeling of immense pleasure returns. Aleksander can feel your clenching tightly around his finger, your walls fluttering as pleasure threatens to consume you.
“It’s alright milaya. You’re about to climax. Do you know what that is?”
You shake your head, and the speed of Aleksander’s finger increases, his eyes darkening at the thought of being your first in so many different ways.
“That’s alright.” He assures you, before explaining, “Your pretty little cunt is going to squeeze hard around my finger, drip all over my hand, and you’re going to feel incredibly good.”
His words alone have you moaning his name eagerly. The well mannered, well spoken General speaking to you in such a manner has you reeling. He swipes his thumb over your clit in smooth circles and the pleasure builds steadily within you.
“Can you do that for me, milaya? Feel good for me, and cum around my finger like a good little wife?”
Your voice is a whispered plea of his name, that you repeat over and over again. He holds his finger still as you clench around him, your back arching as he presses his fingertip against that spot inside you. A broken cry leaves your lips as you reach your peak, before his mouth is on yours. You moan softly against Aleksander’s lips as the pleasure tingles over your skin.
He eases you through the after waves of pleasure, before he pulls his finger out. You feel the loss of it, as your eyes flutter closed, but you’re too busy catching your breath to protest.
When you open your eyes you find Aleksander’s attention is on his finger, his pink tongue lapping at the creamy white proof of your climax. His eyes meet yours, and he sees the surprise on your face.
“Would you like to taste yourself, milaya?” Your cheeks warm but you nod tentatively.
He chuckles softly and extends his finger towards you. As you lean forward you poke your tongue out, lapping at his large finger with small kitten licks. The salty taste isn’t unpleasant, and you run your tongue over the length of his finger. A small hum leaves your throat as you pull away.
“Good girl.” He murmurs.
He moves away from your body, settling on the bed beside you, and you frown. He smiles softly.
“I won’t overwhelm you on our first night together, milaya.” He presses a kiss to your hairline as you rest your head against his chest. “I want to take my time with you.”
“So what now?” You ask softly, pressing a small kiss to his collarbone as you sink into his embrace. Your mind is still fuzzy with pleasure and clinging onto him is the only thing grounding you.
“In a moment, I’ll call for a servant to run you a bath, and to change the sheets.”
Your cheeks burn, and you squeeze your eyes shut as you press your face hard against his chest. Even as you cover your face with your hands, you can still feel Aleksander chuckling beneath you.
Once he’s gone quiet, he pries your hands away from your face and regards you tenderly.
“No one will question the status of our marriage.”
He brushes a hair from your cheek, and you give him a small smile, before you kiss his lips softly. The first kiss you had ever initiated with him. His smile widens.
When the servants arrive, you’re sitting at the vanity table wearing one of Aleksander’s bath robes. He issues a few requests, and you can hear one servant pouring the water into the bath tub whilst another pulls back the bedsheets.
You frown when a tray is placed on the table in front of you, and lift a brow towards Aleksander. He stands behind you, his chest against your back as he says quietly,
“You didn’t eat much at dinner.”
You’re surprised he had noticed such a thing, your reception had been demanding for the both of you.
“I was a little nervous.” You reason.
He leans over, lifting up the metal covering to reveal the contents of the tray. A smile blooms over your lips, and you tilt your head back to look at him. Aleksander’s eyes sparkle as he smiles down at you.
Two slices of cake sit on their own delicate china plates, with a pot of tea and two teacups, as well as milk and sugar. Not just any cake either - your wedding cake.
Aleksander drops a kiss to your shoulder.
It’s likely the servants are exchanging looks. It’s likely they see the smile on your face, and the glow of your skin. No doubt they will tell all the others that the General and his wife are madly in love. When Aleksander looks at you with such adoration in his eyes, it’s hard for you to not believe that as well.
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my favorite panels from the demon in the wood graphic novel:
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1. baby aleksander being afraid of the dark when he’s a shadow summoner will never not make me cry
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2. baghra is a literal hot queen and this is one of my favorite grishaverse quotes
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3. the cute lil joy on his face when he’s summoning is my new favorite thing
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4. i couldnt not include this because look at him
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5. aleksander’s favorite color being sunlight is the purest thing and i always wish he had told alina that rip
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6. crying part 1
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7. crying part 2
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8. this page is so gorgeous and heart wrenching at the same time
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9. like calls to motherfucking like is such a good quote also and i’ll never get over it
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10. showstopping amazing never been done before what a beautiful last page and just gorgeously done
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In Another Life
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Pairing: Aleksander Morozova x Alternate Universe!Reader
Summary: When the making at the heart of the world steals you from your own universe and drops you into the fictional country of Ravka you’re thoroughly bewildered. But this is an opportunity for you to right every wrong - and hopefully save one life in particular.
Word Count: 60.5K - COMPLETED
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Part One
One moment you’re going about your usual day, the next you’re in Ravka - the fictional country in a fictional universe. When you realise that the story you know by heart hasn’t even begun, there’s only one person you can think of going to.
Part Two
After a restless night of sleep, you wake with too many thoughts in your mind. The contents of the General’s war table provide an ample distraction, and soon the man himself joins you.
Part Three
You and Aleksander journey to Kribirsk, where everything starts to become real for you, as your plan is finally set in motion.
Part Four
Accompanied by your new recruits, you and Aleksander return to the Little Palace, and soon settle into a comfortable routine. But nothing ever stays the same for long.
Part Five
Alina is presented to the king as the sun summoner, and from that point onwards you and Aleksander become increasing busy - and apart.
Part Six
An unexpected visitor arrives with some good news, and Aleksander makes a earth-shattering discovery.
Bonus Scene
As your first interaction with Baghra occurs, a wounded Aleksander returns from a mission, and you have no chance to ponder over her opinion of you.
Part Seven
The search for the stag takes your group north into Fjerda, but it’s after you return to Os Alta that a surprising event occurs.
Part Eight
The Winter Fete goes smoothly, a perfect evening followed by a foiled assassination. A few days later, you and Aleksander journey into the Fold.
Part Nine
After a dramatic arrival into West Ravka, your group travels to Os Kervo, and you recruit a pirate privateer to join you in the search for the sea whip.
Part Ten
The hunt for the sea whip has begun, but a number of obstacles stand in your way, demanding more from you than you ever thought possible.
Part Eleven
Your near death experience has taken a toll on you, which forces Aleksander to come to a realisation.
Part Twelve
A successful return to Ravka prompts you to share warnings of the future with Aleksander, and a new (but not unfamiliar) character invites himself into your schemes.
Part Thirteen
Slowly the pieces of your plan for the Fold come into place, but thoughts and fears of the future continue to haunt you.
Part Fourteen
Ravka’s seat of power changes, and Aleksander makes a discovery that sends you both north in search of his sister.
Part Fifteen
As Alina is about to bring down the Fold, Aleksander suggests a theory that lifts your hopes.
Part Sixteen
Together, you and Aleksander journey to the monastery of Sankt Feliks. To mend the tear at the making, a sacrifice from one of you is required.
Part Seventeen
With the remains of the Fold vanquished, the people celebrate. Together, you and Aleksander work to establish peace in Ravka and a safe haven for your Grisha.
Bonus Scene
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Post-In Another Life
Future Uncertainty
Lingering insecurities rear their head now that everything has been resolved, and Aleksander encourages you to share your fears. (set mid-part seventeen)
The General’s Crown
In an attempt to escape the attention of being a living saint, you retreat into the fields and create flowers for the local children. It isn’t long before your husband finds you.
Christmas Eve
Its your second Christmas in Ravka, your first with the country at peace and Aleksander as your husband. Together, you have the perfect Christmas Eve.
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Me, googling this information frantically: Okay now you guys have GOT to be fucking with me, there’s NO way he could’ve actually–
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ADVAGDHSGFHHJGHHJ THIS MAN IS INSAAAAAANE
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In this moment he was just a boy -brilliant, blessed with too much power, burdened by eternity.
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“If you listen carefully enough, the past whispers to you.”
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where is the lie
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Back at (over)analyzing the expressions on Jude’s and Mads’ faces during the restaurant scene because there’s still so much to say. Their acting skills are truly mind-blowing and here’s another proof of that:
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The contrast between the look on Dumbledore’s face when he mentions the blood pact and tells Grindelwald that they could free each other of it and Grindelwald’s own expression is truly fascinating. If you pay close attention to Dumbledore’s body language, you can clearly see that he’s seriously thinking about breaking the troth. His body leans forward, his shoulders go up, his head moves lightly so that he nods exactly when he pronounces the words "we can" (in a really subtle way). All these small movements mean that he’s sincere, he knows that if they both agreed to break the blood troth, they could break it. Of course it’s not easy for him to give up on the pact but he knows that’s the best thing to do.
Meanwhile if you focus on Grindelwald’s face when Dumbledore brings up the idea of breaking the blood pact, you can see that it truly infuriates him. I’m not 100% certain of that because his expression switches so quickly that it’s hard to interpret it perfectly, but I would even say that it disgusts him. “Breaking our blood troth? How can you even THINK of doing that?". His nostrils are flared, he huffs loudly, he slowly pinches his lips together and then he closes his eyes, curls up his lips and turns his head looking sickened. He’s so damn mad that Dumbledore brought that subject up and Mads manages to show that anger so well, it’s impressive. The expression only lasts for a second, he doesn’t flare up, he quickly collects himself (of course), but his attitude changes for the rest of the conversation and he later "takes revenge” by trying to make Dumbledore feel guilty.
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I will never stop saying it: Jude and Mads truly understood the assignment.
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"There is so much you do not understand...."
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Ayo, I just thought of some sad dialogue.
(During the great duel of 1945)
Albus: Just tell me this, why didn't you kill me? All those years ago when we fought in Bhutan. I let my guard down, I turned my back on you, you could have killed me. Why didn't you?
Gellert: Because I felt your heart beating. And I couldn't bear to be the one to make it stop...
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Grindeldore Headcanon: in the summer that Albus and Gellert fell in love, Albus’ hair reached his shoulders. One time, Albus was laying his head on Gellert’s chest while Gellert played with his hair. When Gellert said: ‘I love your long hair so much’, Albus decided he’s never cutting his hair off.
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