Fighter/Master Shipping Meme

[noregretsanon]

One small spanner in the works can change nothing and yet everything at the same time. The world you live in is a lot like the normal one. History progresses more or less as it should. Technology flourishes. Empires build upwards, then crumble and fall. The only difference? Somehow, along the way, society has stratified into three categories: Normal: The regular folks. Nothing more, nothing less. Fighters, Berserkers, or Servants: The nomenclature depends on who you ask, but the fact reminds that these people have incredible powers, the nature of which varies yet can range from psychic abilities to resilience to super strength. However, the downside is that, without a "master" (we'll get to that later) as a partner, they can feel listless and not even have control of their powers. Their drive, whether they accept it or not, is to find the true master that will calm them and help them sharpen their abilities - and there is only one, true match. No substitutes accepted, and the longer they hold off on finding their master, the looser their grip becomes. In some parts of society, fighters are considered second class citizens, but this isn't a usual situation. Masters: Think of these folks as focusing lens. They usually have no special powers, but they can hone the abilities of their "servant" to a T. There are a few benefits, including having someone willing to protect...and sometimes, care...for you at all costs. However, the primary benefit is that unpaired masters are often killed off by rogue fighters or forced into bonds that don't work by half-insane ones. Once a master/fighter pair is made, there have been reports of psychic connections and fighters being strengthened by the mere presence of their master, which means pairs ofter live together. This is helpful, because despite the fact that you would think pairs would want to peacefully coexist, there's been strife since, well, before anyone can remember. Other pairs will feel a desire to defend their territory and status, and even non-violent pairs will find themselves attacked. There's One more important thing to note: it's not generally accepted for fighters and masters to be romantically involved. In fact, it's frowned upon. But, given the close living quarters, expectations, bonds, and the fact that no one will be as close or as understanding - ah, it's best to say there's more of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Yet as a fighter or a master, you won't fall for your partner... ...will you? HOW TO PLAY Comment with your character, preferences, and their role (fighter, master, normal). Feel free to include as much information as you'd like. Reply to others. RNG to get your prompt! PROMPTS Discovery: You've just found out your status as fighter or master. How do you respond? First Sight: Oh, who is that? Whoever it is, your heart is already racing and your instincts are kicking in. Trying It Out: It's a trial period for your fighter/master pairing, and you must get into sync. Bond: You've decided that this is the forever relationship you want and are prepared for the ceremony, which is, essentially, a blood oath. Not Right: Because of societal pressure or just by being unbonded at the wrong time, you've been forced into a partnership that doesn't work. Aside from being miserable, it could also be dangerous, as the fighter's powers could go haywire. Unhealthy: In this relationship, the fighter is viewed by the master as their property. Or, in the inverse, the master is viewed as weak and resented. Adoration: Unlike the unhealthy relationship, in this bond, the fighter puts the master above all else and quite nearly worships them. Save: You want to take away a fighter or a master because you care for them and their partner isn't treating them well. That's noble...but is it such a good idea? Doting: Some fighters or masters feel the urge to take care of their partner's needs, especially when they forget to take care of themselves. Fluff: There are actually fun, loving moments between the well-adjusted fighter and master, even in the most volatile of scenarios. Calm: It's a rare time of peace where the partners can be almost domestic. Heal: Injuries and mental hurts need to be taken care of, simultaneously strengthening the bond. Assigned: The pairing of you and your fighter or master was not natural. You were picked strategically for each other. Power Up: You have to become stronger. Luckily, you can get power and focus right from the tap. Need: You're desperate for your fighter or master, and your body and mind are rebelling against you because of it. Training: A fighter and master must work as one, and this ability must be practiced. Sense: Your master is in trouble, you can just feel it. Return: You two have been kept apart and are finally able to return to each others' presence. Pose: Actually, you're the opposite of what you're pretending to be - ie, a fighter is really a master - and so is you're partner. You're just posing for some reason or another. Love: You've fallen in love, as it's incredibly hard not to do so, but you must act as if nothing's changed. Public: You can't take it anymore. You two want to be acknowledged as a normal couple, and you want the world to know it. Most Pure Partnering: What better way to hone a fighter's skill than through the ultimate support: sex? The obligatory smut option. Mismatched: You've fallen in love with a fighter when you're a fighter or a master when you're a master. Not in Step: You're a terrible pairing. The two of you together makes no sense at all, but you must make it work. Childhood: From the very beginning of your life, you have been brought up as the perfect fighter or master. Don't Belong: You're normal; the only reason you're involved in all this is because the person you love is a fighter or master. Masters' Privilege: Masters can have a love interest in the "normal world"; fighters cannot. Is this a point of contention between you two? Dark Underbelly: You're a fighter or a master from the part of the world that sees fighters as second class. Can you learn that there's a different way? Jealous: The person you really want isn't your partner. Possession: After seeing the wandering eyes of your partner, you feel the need to remind them that it's you and them against the world. Comfort: The events of the day didn't go as planned, and one of you needs reassuring. Berserk Button: Your master has been threatened. You must destroy anyone who could have harmed them. Can you be brought back from the brink? Unexpected: A master protecting a fighter? Unheard of! Double Trouble: At least one of you in your pair is sadistic and looks for other fighter and master duos to torment, both physically and sexually, even if they don't want to fighter. The other party is willing or at the very least unable to be noncompliant. Attacked: You're a peaceful pair, but you've been sought out and our in danger. Need a Boost: Right in the middle of a fight, the fighter's strength is fading. The master must step in and show support or affection. To Be Left Alone: Your partner is leaving you. It is your duty to convince them to stay. Defeat: The battle didn't go your way. Your partner has been slain in front of your eyes; if you're a master, perhaps it was to get at you. Your humiliation is cinched by your being claimed. Betrayal: In a twist of fate, the one you should trust the most has been working against you this entire time. WILDCARD

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[lotsoflaughs]

"Beef and broccoli," Gabriel says promptly. "Sweet and sour chicken is also a winner."

[huntsdemons]

"Alright. And what do you want?" Dean asks his companion.

[lotsoflaughs]

"Orange chicken for me. Also gonna want to get those pork noodles."

[huntsdemons]

Dean nods. "Want an egg roll or soup or anything. Would Anna?"

[lotsoflaughs]

"Egg roll sounds good, soup, not so much. We should probably try to minimize the amount of plasticware we need, anyway." In other words, skip anything that needs a spoon.

[huntsdemons]

Dean nods the heads up to the counter to order. He gets beef and broccoli for Anna. Orange chicken for Gabe. Hunan beef for Trent and some spicy chicken and beef combination thing for himself. He gets two containers of fried rice and two of white. An order of pork noodles and 8 egg rolls. " think that's enough with you and Anna eating?"

[lotsoflaughs]

"If it's not, people are hungrier than expected," Gabriel says, surveying the drinks available before picking the mango-banana one for Anna.

[huntsdemons]

Dean grabs two cokes, one for both himself and Trent, then pays the cashier before they move to the side to wait for their food. " So you coming home tonight? It's weird without you there."

[lotsoflaughs]

"If she thinks she can do without me. Personally, I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and not having to sleep in my clothes," Gabriel says, leaning against the wall by Dean.

[huntsdemons]

"I think she'll be fine. Trent will stay with her tonight and then in a day or two she may be able to go home with him and finish her recovery there."

[lotsoflaughs]

"Yeah, hopefully. Just getting out of the hospital should help some, since she'd have more privacy at home."

[huntsdemons]

"Yeah, for sure. I want to do something more for her. Do you think she would mind if we got her some clothes or something? So she'd have something to wear home?"

[lotsoflaughs]

"We should probably run it by her first to get her input. I know what size shirts and pants she prefers to wear, but it's not like I've ever had a reason to ask her bra size."

[huntsdemons]

Dean nods and then moves to take the bags of their food that appear. "Can you carry one of these?" Dean asks handing him one of the the three bags.

[lotsoflaughs]

"Yeah, I can handle that," he says, taking the bag and taking a quick look inside to see what he was carrying that was a bit more specific than 'food'.

[huntsdemons]

Dean chuckles lightly as they head back up to Anna's hospital room where she and Trent are talking, getting to know each other.

"Hey, we got dinner." Dean grins as he comes into the room bearing his gifts. He hands Trent his drink then sits the bags on the table beside Anna's bed and starts pulling out food and setting it in front of their respective owners.

[lotsoflaughs]

Gabriel hands Anna her juice. "I got this for the banana part. I know you're not as fond of mango."

Then he starts sorting through the bag he was carrying, setting aside his orange chicken and putting the pork noodles where everyone could get some. Plus putting plasticware some and the fortune cookies where everyone could get some.

[huntsdemons]

Anna thanks her brother and then sets about filling her plate with white rice and a good helping of noodles. She eats her entree right out of the container but switches every other bite or so with the rice and noddles. She also helps herself to two of the egg rolls. "Thanks for getting this Dean." She says.

"Yeah, thanks man." Trent grins at his friend as he sets about fixing up his own food and claiming his two egg rolls as well.

Dean nods and digs into his own food happy he's got time to really eat something now.

[lotsoflaughs]

Gabriel intends to focus on his orange chicken first, adding his rice and noodles to the container his chicken is in after some room has been made for them. He'll bring up going home after he's had time to get food into himself.

[huntsdemons]

Everyone's focused on their food at the moment, not really making conversation.

[lotsoflaughs]

Gabriel gets through enough of his food to add more to his box. After getting through some of that and one of his eggrolls, he finally speaks up. "Anna, couple things: One, if you want us to get you some new clothes to go home in, I'm going to want you to write down what you need. Two, do you mind if I go home to sleep tonight?"

[huntsdemons]

"Oh please. I was going to ask you to get me something before Dean left tonight. Thank you." She says reaching for a note tablet to write everything down on. She answered his second question while she wrote everything down.

"If you want too. Trent offered to stay tonight so we could talk some more and I could try not taking the medicine and see what happens." She blushed a little. "The Doctors and I told him everything that happened just in case...."

Trent reached for her hand and grasped it gently, offering support. "You won't hurt me, Anna. Don't worry about it." With that she nodded lightly and moved to hand Gabe the list she'd made.

[lotsoflaughs]

"We figured you'd want to dress like a normal person instead of like someone that escaped from the hospital," Gabriel teases lightly. "Okay, looks like I'm going home then. I'd like to not sleep in my clothes tonight. And dunno if he's mentioned it, but Dean's told me that you'll be about three houses down from us, so if you need me, I'll be easy to get to. Provided I'm actually home."

[huntsdemons]

"That's good to know. I'm happy you're going to be close." Anna smiles at her brother and continues eating.

Dean grins at the room as he finishes a good portion of his food. He is happy his fighter is happy and happy and feeling accomplished in helping Anna find her match and saving her life.

[lotsoflaughs]

"Yeah. Pretty much all I ask is that you try to have your emergencies when I'm awake so I'm actually conscious enough to process what's going on," he says with a wry smile.