THE LAST KINGDOM GIF MEME ↳ brotp 1/3: Finan x Sihtric

protective prompts

feel free to adjust as needed!

PROTECTING: “  are you sure you’re okay?  ” “  i’m not letting you go alone.  ” “  let me help.  ” “  say the word and i’ll be there.  ” “  i know you can handle it yourself, but it doesn’t mean you should have to do this on your own.  ” “  i’ll stay the night.  ” “  get some rest.  ” “  ssh, go back to sleep.  ” “  i’m worried about you.  ” “  i’m not going anywhere. not as long as you’re in danger.  ” “  i won’t let anyone hurt you.  ” “  i won’t let that happen.  ” “  look at me. you’re gonna be okay.  ” “  what can i do?  ” “  i’ll be right here with you the whole time.  ” “  who did this to you?  ” “  i can tell you’re upset, talk to me.  ” “  i’m not letting them get away with this.  ” “  i’ll get you out of this. trust me.  ” “  i know you don’t need my help. but i’m offering it anyway.  ” “  you’re shaking like a leaf— what’s wrong?  ” “  what happened?  ” “  i’m gonna fucking kill them.  ” “  i won’t let anyone hurt you again. not ever.  ”   “  if anything happened to you…  ” “  i need you in my life. so please, let me do what i need to to make it safe.  ”   “  i can’t lose you.  ”   PROTECTED: “  have you been waiting up this whole time?  ” “  how long have you been here?  ” “  i’ll be okay. i promise.  ” “  will you stay with me?  ” “  please don’t go.  ” “  i feel safer when you’re here.  ” “  thank you for making me feel safe.  ” “  i trust you.  ” “  why are you helping me?  ” “  is it over now?  ” “  you don’t have to do this, ya’ know.  ” “  i can take care of myself.  ” “  you don’t have to worry so much.  ” “  i don’t want you to get hurt either.  ” “  i can’t bear the thought of you putting yourself in danger for me.  ”   “  you’re bleeding!  ” “  thank you, but i’ll be alright.  ”    “  please don’t get hurt. not because of me.  ” ACTIONS: 1. for one muse to wake up after sustaining an injury and find the other at the side of their bed 2. for one muse to hold the other after a nightmare 3. for one muse to step between the other and someone who intends to do them harm 4. for one muse to push the other out of harm’s way 5. for one muse to get hurt protecting the other 6. for one muse to fall asleep next to the other muse who is keeping watch 7. for one muse to rescue the other 8. for one muse to get caught hiding an injury sustained while protecting them 9. for one muse to react to the other hiding an injury 10. for one muse to take care of the other while they’re sick/injured 11. for one muse to kiss the other’s scar 12. for one muse to treat an injury the other sustained while protecting them 13. for one muse to kill to protect the other 14. for one muse to get killed while protecting the other 15. for one muse to fall asleep in the hospital bed with the other 

Luke Pasqualino as D’Artagnan in The Musketeers 3x10

𝔛𝔦𝔞𝔫𝔤𝔥𝔲𝔞 ⚔ @eternallyretold​ (Kilik)

Things were once again settling down and it seemed that the world was safe from Soul Edge. At least for now. The air seemed calmer now, and it was as though a large weight had been lifted off of Xianghua’s shoulders. Even so, she and Kilik were a long way from home. The swordswoman thought of her friends, Lingyu and Meimei, and part of her longed to see them again. But another part of her was unsure as to what going home meant for her and Kilik. Would they have to part ways? 

The sun was shining that day, and a gentle breeze blew across the land. Xianghua laid in the grass as hazel eyes idly observed the clouds above, every so often flitting to the side to instead watch a certain monk in the middle of his meditation. He seemed so peaceful like that, like he was in a whole other world. She wondered what he was thinking about. Xianghua gave a loud sigh and flipped over onto her stomach. “I’m bored...”

She stayed like that for a moment, continuing to keep her gaze on Kilik before getting up and moving over to him. She sat behind him with her back against his and laid her head on his shoulder. “So, what are we going to do next?”

Xianghua Tag Dump

〘 what lies in her soul is love ⚔ soul of xianghua 〙

〘 soul of xianghua ⚔ v; flower in the breeze 〙

〘 soul of xianghua ⚔ v; traveling artist 〙

〘 soul of xianghua ⚔ v; crack 〙

〘 what lies in her soul is love ⚔ xianghua ( musings ) 〙

〘 what lies in her soul is love ⚔ xianghua ( aesthetic ) 〙

〘 what lies in her soul is love ⚔ xianghua ( visage ) 〙

⚔ | ℌ𝔦𝔩𝔡𝔢·:

    days blend into one another in the weeks and months that pass , royal duties taking paramount presidence in the war to come .  the attack of johan ❛ greatblade ❜ dürer and his hunters was a 𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 , testing the princess regent-turned-queen in ways that she had failed to anticipate .  already there was word from their alliances abroad of the azure knight’s return and ostrheinsburg amassing with the presence of evil more once .  it is only a matter of time until that very same evil is at their doorstep to devour her ancestral home .  to avoid such a damning fate , hilde becomes 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙸𝚂 𝙽𝙴𝙴𝙳𝙴𝙳 ; her own 𝙿𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝚆𝙸𝚂𝙷𝙴𝚂 are of little consequence .  there are moments , however — fleeting occasions in the dark hours of the night — that she permits her mind to briefly linger to lighter thoughts .

     it is these moments where she thinks of he who commands the silver wolves ,

     the lightning lance ——

    wilhelm .

     truthfully , for many a year since the evil seed unleashed its ruin onto the world , she had thought him lost to her ; so distant , so cold — surely , the disparaging remarks against their kingdom and a strictness with all of her decisions ( or lack thereof ) meant an undeniable hatred for the ineffective ruler .  his recent endeavours , however , had cause for her to consider otherwise .  they were of a like mind when dürer proved treacherous , and he found other uses to his title and connections when his dominant arm no longer served in his favour .  garibrand spoke highly of him , and even gerhilde — 𝙵𝙸𝚁𝚂𝚃 , and admittedly 𝙼𝙾𝚂𝚃 𝚅𝙾𝙲𝙰𝙻 , to doubt the captain’s intentions — offered praise where credit was due . but could it be out of love , as her closest confidants suspected ?  her betrothal to lord wilhelm was decided by their fathers ; she was not so childish as to presume he would commit to more than what honour pledged .  their union was a political arrangement , not the happy end to a fanciful fairy tale .  the most she could hope for was 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 .  perhaps he may grow to hate her less .  her evening introspection clashes with the harsh reality of day when lo and behold , he appears before her like a dream .  or a memory .  to say he catches her off-guard is a vast understatement .

     ❝ w-wilhelm ?! ❞  she almost doesn’t recognise him without his regal armour , but the more she stares , the more she realises her own worn state : disheveled from a morning’s sparring session , sweat beading against her brow and the back of her neck —— she appeared more warrior and less wife-to-be .  with a discreet dismissal of a few of gerhilde’s sisters who had kindly offered to train with her ( all while suppressing 𝙰 𝚃𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙲𝙷 𝙾𝙵 𝙰 𝙶𝚁𝙸𝙼𝙰𝙲𝙴 as they giggle on their way out ) , hilde resumes the subject at hand , ignoring her newfound sensitivities .  ❝ a compliment from the lightning lance himself ?  i fail to recall what special occasion would warrant such flattery … ❞

Auburn eyebrows raise in response to her reaction to him and he inwardly feels himself growing self conscious with the giggling of the women leaving. Did he look silly? Or did he perhaps say the wrong thing? Still though he would keep going, doing his best to keep his composure though waiting for any prying ears to leave before continuing. 

“I hardly think it honorable to reserve flattery of my wife-to-be only for special occasions,” he responded matter-of-factly. “Perhaps when my arm is healed we can have our own spar, just the two of us. Like the old days,” he suggested idly. The two certainly had gone through a lot together, despite still being rather young themselves. So many years lost to his own inner struggle barred him from being the kind of person she needed him to be over the years. He wondered if he could ever make amends for that. At least it seemed that they would have a lifetime together for him to try.

Wilhelm shook his head dismissively. “Anyway, I’ve spoken to Garibrand and the rest of your advisors and they have agreed to shoulder your responsibilities for the day to give you some time to yourself. I had hoped you might allow me to take you into the village today. It could be a good way to decompress from the stress of all your duties. And it might be a good opportunity for you to interact with the very people you have spent these past years serving and protecting,” he suggested. It would also be a good opportunity for them to bond, and spend time together, however that part he would keep to himself. Conversations of the heart we still foreign to him however he hoped he could show her today through his actions what she meant to him. 

𝔚𝔦𝔩𝔥𝔢𝔩𝔪 ⚔ @eternallyretold (Hilde)

It had been a few days since Wilhelm had returned for a short visit to the kingdom between his new duties to the Aval organization. It didn’t take long to feel like he was back home. He had certainly missed his bed and the privacy of his room. And a few select people. His sister. The Silverwolves. And a certain Regent. He found it hard to know how to interact with her though. They were engaged now, he couldn’t continue to treat her as he always had. And somehow it didn’t feel appropriate to treat her as merely a friend either. This was a special bond, a kind he had only read about in the books his sister had gifted him over the years. Not to mention his own feelings about the matter. His own fondness for the woman wouldn’t allow him treat her like she was anyone else. But then he was at a loss. How was he supposed to interact with her now?

Moments like this was when he appreciated his sister the most. He could always confide in her. And she somehow always had the answers. Why don’t the two of you spend the day together alone? she suggested. And so Wilhelm exchanged his armor and cloak for simpler attire, the kind that would be more likely to let him blend in among commoners. Hilde was always buried neck deep in her duties to the kingdom. It would be nice to get her away from the castle for a while and allow her to enjoy herself, even if it was only for a few hours. That morning after breakfast, he made his way down to the courtyard where he found Hilde training with her bodyguards. He leaned back against a nearby tree, out of the way, as he watched the armor-clad women spar. Hilde especially was magnificent, a much more seasoned warrior now than she was when they had sparred when they were children. It was only a spar, and yet Wilhelm found himself entranced in the display. What a fine queen she would make one day. 

When the spar was over, he pushed off the tree and approached her, idly noting he almost felt naked now in his simple commoners clothing juxtaposed against the other in full armor. “My lady,” he greeted quietly with a nod of his head, a gesture of respect he used when addressing her in front of others. He gave a brief nod to the others before turning back to Hilde. “That was quite the display. You’ve improved.”

I will admit i am not immune to pretty girls

more prompts for your feels

“  what am i supposed to do when i can’t even trust my own mind?  ”  “  i have to believe death is the end. because all that waits for me in the afterlife is a debt of sin i don’t think could ever be paid off.  ” “  what do you see when you look into my eyes?  ”   “  it doesn’t always have to be you, you know?  your shoulders aren’t the only ones that can bear the weight of the world.  ”   “  i don’t think hearts break. shattered things can only be broken once. but torn things can be mended again and again until it’s all scars and stitching.  ” “  i can’t remember what it’s like to be truly wanted.  ” “  every time you look at me i feel invisible.  ” “  loneliness is a slow and cruel poison.  ” “  i’m afraid that if i let you see every side of me, you should shrink back in fear or disgust.  ” “  for once in your life, what is it that you want.  ” “  i’ve been wrapped in my sorrow for so long, i’m afraid i’ll feel too cold without it.  ” “  i just want to see you smile again.  ” “  can’t you stop running for one second?  ” “  i’ll be here. when you’re ready to talk.  ” “  being strong doesn’t mean never asking for help or admitting you’re in pain.  ” “  don’t shut me out. please.  ” “  don’t look at me like that.  ” “  the world isn’t made up of heroes and monsters. just broken people balancing between the two.  ” “  i just wanted to do something good for once.  ” “  why can’t you tell me what’s wrong?  ” “  just trust me. please.  ” “  why can’t you let me in? what are you so afraid of?  ” “   you’re so worried about losing me/them you’re missing everything in front of you.  ”   “  i’m not leaving you.  ” “  you’re not alone. i’m here.  ” “  you see everyone so clearly except yourself.  ” “  don’t you understand? i love you. and nothing you’ve done, no matter how much of a monster you think you are, is gonna change that.  ” “  i find broken things interesting. maybe that’s why i like you so much.  ” “  i want to be whatever it is you think i am.  ” “  you see the good in everything. that’s why i like it when you look at me.  ” “  i’ll still be here when you wake.  ” “  i promise i’ll never hurt you again.  ” “  as long as i have you, the rest doesn’t matter.  ” “  what did they do to you?  ” “  i’m not sure i should leave you alone.  ” “  i won’t hate you. i know you think that’s what you deserve but it’s not.  ” “  i want to love the parts of you that you hate.  ” “  i’m scared of what you’re becoming.  ” “  i’m sorry, i’m not what you think i am.  ” “  you’ll always have a home with me.  ” “  what happened to you?  ” “  i thought i’d never see you again.  ” “  you’re such a fucking coward.  ” “  i envy anyone who has the privilege of being loved by you.  ” “  you scared me.  ” “  please, don’t ever give up on me.  ” “  i’m not giving up on you. not ever.  ” “  i know you love me. but it’s not the way i want to be loved.  ”

⚔ | ℑ𝔱𝔰𝔲𝔨𝔦·:

   WHILE NONE TOO GRACEFUL, the casual bow (Or more accurately, a BOP of her entire torso) to which the little girl would offer to the other then would further express her already evident GRATITUDE and AMIABILITY over the other’s kindness. And while Itsuki had at times wanted to believe that she was capable of handling most situations on her own (If she just tried hard enough), never could she say no to any offered help if it was so thankfully given to her. And when. it came to such dangerous times, the KINDNESS OF STRANGERS was certainly something to be deeply valued.

   “It’s nice ta meetcha too, sis! Heh, gotta say it’s been awhile since uhf met a FRIENDLY FACE on this road.” While it seemed clear that the sis herself was a WARRIOR, Itsuki certainly couldn’t help but admire the other’s clothing then. A brightly coloured and beautifully embroidered attire that was so different when compared to what she would usually see from the LAND OF THE RISING SUN itself. She wasn’t from Japan, no China (At least, she thinks so), so which part of this big ol’ world could this sis have ventured from from? Oh, she was most certainly going to ask more about her when the time came. But for now, it was back to finding the RIGHT WAY to her destination! “Oh, okie! Soooooo…” As she would return back to the task at hand, a pondering mitten would then raise itself up to her chin, “Ah wanna head on up NORTH, ‘cause uhf been hearin’ all kind-sa rumours about-a MAGICAL SWORD bein’ thar! ‘Ave ya heard-a ‘bout it, sis?  Uh… ah think they call it… SOUL… ETCH.”

And there it was. The girl was going after the sword of salvation too. “Yeah, I’ve heard of it,” Mina responded, as she brought a hand up to her chin in contemplation. This complicated things. On one hand, Mina needed the sword for herself, for her country. But on the other, she did just promise this girl she would accompany her to her destination. But this was a dangerous journey for anyone to make. Why would a small child be all the way out here looking for it? “That’s actually part of the reason I’m out here. I’m looking for it too,” she confessed. It, as well as her father’s student. Her gaze shifted in the direction she was headed. 

“It’s a dangerous journey, y’know,” Mina warned. “I’ve looked for it before and ran into some trouble. Lot of other people want it too, people who won’t hesitate to hurt you,” she looked back to Itsuki with concern. “What do you need with something like that anyway?”

Soul Calibur 5 - Maxi:

“"Maxi is another personal favorite of mine. I adore his speed and crazy mix-ups. I am so glad that he wasn’t replaced, unlike his best friends Kilik & Xianghua (ok, tecnically Kilik returns but…when I review him, you will see the problem). Maxi is still a very fun character, and still remains one of my favorites to play as.“

PS: the gameplay used for this gifset is not mine. The original video comes from the user: TheInnocentSinful, on Youtube.

⚔ | ℑ𝔱𝔰𝔲𝔨𝔦​:

   FOR DESPITE HOW VAGUE those instructions had been, Itsuki had decided to believe in those very words as she ventured forth. For he wasn’t necessarily the first fella to have done something like this. And, for what it’s worth, Itsuki was thankful that he hadn’t given her a RIDDLE of some kind instead. And so, when she had apparently lost her way again, so would she blame herself. Learning long since that it would be her own TERRIBLE SENSE OF DIRECTION that would be her very downfall, even when guidance would be offered to her. After all, he had even told her that the SUN itself would be all that she needed to guide her the way towards NORTH itself. Where she would finally be able to get all the answers that she needed… when it came to this MIRACULOUS SWORD heard far and wide across the land.

   Still, if she hadn’t done what she had done, she wouldn’t be crossing paths with this nice sis now, would she? As she would gaze up to her in surprise for a moment, so eventually would a grin light up once sheepish features. “Well… ah can’t say no ta dat, sis! ‘Course ah’d love some company!” For despite travelling all by her lonesome most of the time (Somehow), making NEW FRIENDS had and always will be the highlight of all her journeys. “An’ dat’d be mighty ‘ppreciated, sis! Thank ya kindleh! Y’ can call me Itsuki!”

A smile spread on Mina’s lips at how easily the child complied. “Of course! It’s nice to meet you, Itsuki,” she said genuinely. The girl was well mannered, Mina thought to herself. A certain someone she knew could learn a thing or two from her. 

Initially, Mina hadn’t wanted to take any detours or delay her mission. But she couldn’t in good consciousness just allow this girl to keep walking alone! These were dangerous times, and bandits and ruffians seemed to come out of nowhere a lot. If they hurried, maybe Mina could keep on schedule, or at least not veer off of it too much. Scarlet Thunder was lifted, no longer staked into the ground and instead the bladed end rested against her shoulder while her free hand moved to rest on her hip. “So then, where to?”

Send “📂“ for a random yet completely useless headcanon I have

make your character a stoic man.

tagged by: @vir4uoso

tagging: @blizzardrush​ @eternallyretold​ (kilik) @sparkingpraelia​ (for anyone you want) @mandysxmuses​ (for whoever you want) 

softer prompts

“  i’m not going anywhere.  ” “  you make me feel safe.  ”   “  i think i might be in love with you.  ” “  i just like seeing you happy.  ” “  just let me take care of you.  ” “  you’re my family.  ” “  i can stay, if you want.  ” “  you make me feel alive.  ” “  you’re captivating.  ” “  i want you to know i’ll always be here for you. whatever you need.  ” “  you don’t have to tell me anything, we can just sit here.  ” “  i trust you. more than anyone else.  ” “  you have a beautiful soul.  ” “  i feel like i could watch you all day. everything you do has a touch of magic to it.  ” “  i hope i see you in my dreams.  ” “  do you trust me?  ” “  you don’t ever have to pretend. not with me. not ever.  ” “  i love you, every part of you. even the parts you don’t like.  ” “  you make everything a little easier.  ” “  will you just…hold me? please.  ” “  just tell me everything’s gonna be okay.  ” “  you’re enough. you’re more than enough.  ” “  you have my heart in your hands. be gentle with it.  ” “  i wanna be the one you go to. the first one you tell when there’s something good. the shoulder to cry on when it’s bad. and every mundane thing in between. i want to share it all with you.  ” “  i have faith in you.  ” “  i’ve never met anyone quite like you.  ” “  knowing you is like…coming home. like i’ve finally found something that’s been missing all this time.  ” “  every hard thing in my life feels worth it. it all led me to you.  ” “  i feel like i could endure anything as long as i have you to come home to.  ” “  i can tell something’s bothering you.  ” “  what can i do to help?  ” “  come on. let’s get out of here.  ” “  i’m taking you somewhere special.  ” “  where are you taking me?  ” “  i don’t need grand gestures or declarations of love. i just need you. all of you.  ” “  you make me feel like i’m worthy.  ” “  you deserve good things.  ” “  i want to be your home.  ” “  loving you is like something holy.  ” “  i made you something.  ” “  come back to bed.  ” “  stay the night with me.  ” “  are you sure you’re okay?  ” “   you wanna talk about it?  ” “  did you wanna tell me something?  ”  “  you’ll always have me.  ” “  i’m proud of you.  ”   “  i need you.  ” “  thank you. for always being there for me.  ” “  don’t ever let anyone make you doubt your worth.  ” “  i’m not leaving you. not ever.  ”   “  you have kind eyes.  ”   “  sleep, my love. i’ll keep the nightmares away.  ”   “  there’s so much light in you.  ” “  i want you here.  ”  

ACTIONS: 

❀ for a forehead kiss ✦ for our muses to hold hands ❉ for one muse to nap against the other ✱ for one muse to surprise the other ✸ for our muses to cuddle  ❄ for our muses to enjoy the first snow of winter  ♛ for my muse to teach yours something new ☂ for our muses to stargaze  ♡ for one muse to wake the other with breakfast in bed ♤ for a kiss on the palm ☁ for our muses to get caught in the rain without an umbrella ☀ for one muse to surprise the other with a home-cooked meal  ☾ for one muse to hug the other without explanation  ♞ for one muse to give the other a massage  ✞ for one muse to give the other flowers ✔ for one muse to caress the other’s face ✚ for our muses to shower/bathe together  ＄for one muse to catch the other staring lovingly 

Send me ‘What If’ scenarios for my muse to answer.