Supernova 1987a
Captured on Feb. 24, 2017, this stunning image reveals the remnants of a star that exploded with the power of 100 million Suns. Settled in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been dazzling astronomers since its discovery on Feb. 23, 1987.
It's the closest supernova we've observed in centuries, offering a front-row seat to the epic life cycle of a star. Surrounded by glowing red clouds of gas and dust.
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Night parade of yokai
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Quick question for the Touchstarved fandom!! As much as we love Ais calling us 'Sparrow,' I have to ask - if you had to decide, what other bird nickname do you think he would call you/your MC? :O
For example, Ais would my Unnamed MC Daniella 'bluebird,' while he'd call my Alchemist MC Edgar 'crow' (and another OC I'm planning, Shinju, 'woodpecker!')
Yzme (hound mc) doesn't know enough birds to make a suggestion herself. She really only knows seagulls, and if Ais (or anybody) called her that, she'd throw hands. lol
it's hard to pick a bird for her bc look wise (like color matching) she could be a purple martin. Personality wise- it doesn't sound cute, but a goose. and skill set wise- a hawk or falcon. So Sparrow it is. lol
Aelia (unnamed mc) would be a parakeet. Ais would see her and Kuras together and call them the lovebirds.
Halcyon (alchemist mc) honestly hates the nickname bc they are the kind of person who's like "refer to me by my name or don't refer to me at all." But a Starling would fit them.
But to go off the tags for moment:
I think Ais picks his nickname for multiple reasons- personality, looks, occupation, his own feelings/view of the person, etc
Sparrow for MC since sparrows are 1. neutral in color so they can fit any MC and 2. sparrows can be pretty feisty which lines up with how MC acts. (personality) BUT ALSO they are just a small common bird so they don't really have anything to stand out. But Sparrow makes for a good neutral but nice sounding name.
Mhin is dove bc of their white hair (looks)
Kuras is referred to as The Doctor. (occupation)
Leander's nickname is Pretty Boy. In my experience/observation, calling someone a pretty boy is usually done in a condescending manner. I feel like Ais picked this nickname bc he doesn't take Leander seriously (Ais's own feelings), but it also doesn't sound like a complete insult at the same time.
Vere's the only one we don't get a nickname for. When Vere is the topic of conversation, Ais just refers to Vere as "he." Either bc Vere wouldn't/didn't approve of a nickname, or Ais had a nickname for Vere and stopped using it bc he became too attached then backed off.
And yes, I think Ais gives everyone nicknames to stay detached from them. Names are people's identities, and if you don't know/use someone's real name then losing them might not hurt as much.
Like "No, MC, the beautiful person who appreciated/helped/accepted me, didn't die. A common sparrow died."
I was thinking about how Vere would react to an MC who would randomly pet his tail, and it went from there. So I guess these are kinda like HCs for an MC who has physical touch as a love language?
I'm someone who likes to touch their partner often. Like just rubbing their back/arms while laying in bed. When holding hands, I'll just graze my thumb over the top of their hand sometimes. I'll bury my face in their shoulder/arm or play with their hair or jewelry while watching TV. If it won't interrupt what they're doing, I'll walk up behind them and just rest my chin on their head/shoulder for a moment. etc.
How would the LIs react to an MC would did all that. Saying MC figures out they are able to touch them without the curse taking affect for whatever reason.
Kuras:
He would eat it up I think. If anything, he'd encourage it and possibly mimic the more subtle gestures once in a while. He just finds it endearing. He's had a lot of partners so he's probably had a lover in the past that did something similar as well so this isn't 100% new.
Mhin:
I could see Mhin getting over simulated by it. Especially if MC just starts doing it subconsciously without saying anything. They'd pull back and flat out reject it at first. There would have to be a talk/compromise. Mhin would overall accept it and recognize it as a loving gesture after a while and would allow it sometimes. Though when Mhin says stop, MC stops (whether it takes effort or not).
Vere:
I think he'd flip out at first bc he compares it to MC petting him like a pet. But when MC explains it, he just teases MC to hell and back the first time or two afterwards, but the teasing doesn't stop MC. Then he realizes he likes it (but he ain't gonna admit/show it) so he also finds normal reasons for MC to touch him. Like, "Rub my back, MC. It's stiff after a long day of killing things." or "Brush my hair/tail. I'm too tired." I can also see Vere having days where he's just like no and just grabs MC's wrist to stop them so MC just has to back off until Vere gives the go ahead with one of his requests or another cue.
Ais and Leander:
Putting these two together bc I think they'd react about the same way overall. Ais would just include a little teasing. They're gonna enjoy it and ask no questions, but I can see these two mistaking some of the gestures as an ask for sex. Then MC has to explain that's not the intention; there are more ways to be close/loving that isn't sex. Their minds are blown, but they adjust accordingly. I think Ais would also pick up the habit of mimicking some of the gestures as well.
⭐️💙⭐️Blue Royal Stars⭐️💙⭐️
Beautiful~
actually. hold on. does Kuras like. not care about Ais's extracurriculars [fighting and killing people]? I can't imagine he doesn't know about it but he doesn't seem to hold anything against Ais, which is interesting
After arguing about what you'd like, Ais and Vere finally handed over your chocolates—but refused to reveal what was inside 😰
Happy Valentines Day! ♥ - Red Spring Studio
Top row- Sen?, Kuras's extra chocolate, and Ais
Middle row - Kuras, MC, and Vere
Bottom row - Leander, Elyon???? (i would expect his to have a lot of blue tho... hmm), and Mhin
