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the soul bond meme

"I can't live without you...literally."

Wake up. Do what you have to. Work. School. Save the world. Avenge your father's death. Go back to sleep. Average day, for human, demon, sailor scout, angel, slayer, what have you. Though there's some part of you that wonders, in the back of your mind, if this is the day you'll meet your bond.

Because your world is just like ours - or how yours was, in another universe - but with one addition: the soul bond. The soul bond is a concept as old as time itself. People don't question the process, it just is. Some say that it comes from the beginning of time, where each soul was created in a pair, and throughout the lifetimes those souls are reborn into, they search for each other. This is the soul bond. Even if that's mostly faded into myth, it's generally excepted that there is only only one person for anyone. So, soulmates.

Not exactly. Soul bonds are more. They are about the joining of bodies: sexually and psychically. The bond isn't necessarily about love, though the close connection facilitates that emotion growing, and some fondness does appear in almost every case. It's bigger than love, bigger than hate, bigger than anything else; it's finding yourself in someone else, and your never wanting to lose that. Needless to say, the soul bond is the cornerstone of life and society. Marriage is reserved for the bonded, and you're expected to be searching for that other half. There's a good biological reason for that, too, as the unbonded cannot reproduce and those who have not found their bond are doomed to die extremely early in comparison to their peers and in a most painful, withering fashion. Who would want that?

In this world, sex is had with those who are not the other half of your bond, even if society considers that frivolous. For the truth is, sex with any other will never be as good as sex with your other half. When you make love to someone who isn't yours, you'll know it. It's a disappointment.

When you so much as see your bond for the first time, or at least for the first time after you've reached sexual maturity, you'll know, even if you're already "with" someone else. The signs are inescapable. You'll know it's them. You'll become hyper-focused on them, your heart will race, your muscles tighten, your brain shoot off every signal it nose...and you will become aroused beyond belief. Any arousal you've had prior pales in comparison. So go ahead, if you don't want a bond, ignore it. Try. It won't work. The more you ignore it, the more control you'll lose. Did I forget to mention? In this world, sexual drives are a little more animalistic than usual. They would have to be when the mainstay of the races is a sexual-based bond. Those who try to ward off the desire to become one with their other half can achieve mild success - until they absolutely lose themselves. It's not uncommon to see bonds going at it in the streets, unabashed and unashamed, for trying to hold off the inevitable. Sex between bonds in public, generally, is not looked down upon.

You've given in. Of course you did. But what now? The first time you have sex with your bond, it will be beyond compare. You will share memories with each other, as this is the opening of your psychic connection with them. Yes, psychic connection. How would you expect to be truly bonded otherwise? How strong this link is depends on how often you have sex. Even at baseline, though, you'll know if your bond is hurt or in trouble. Fair warning: this will pull at that animal brain, and you will go into a beserker mode to get them back with you. Similarly, you will behave in a territorial manner if you feel the bond is threatened; jealousy often results in shameless public sex, in hopes to re-establish the strength of your connection and make your bond realize that YOU'RE the other part of them, no one else. In addition, bonds don't handle separation well and each partner will be antsy and on edge. It can be done, and most pairs do because of work, duties, and life in general, but returns are usually accompanied by sometimes days-long sex sessions.

Aside from those quirks, the bonding process can be quite useful. A bond can calm you down, and sex with your bond can serve as the ultimate relaxer. Your bond is the one who can heal you, and sex boosts your strength and power. Yes, those of you looking to achieve your ultimate goal...or ultimate form. Being a bond makes you stronger. Don't resist, no matter how surly you are.

The bond is no respecter of person. Outside of sexuality such as straight or gay, types or species don't matter. You could be bonded with someone as different from you as night and day. However, no matter what the case, you'll begin to care for them in some fashion. You'll feel the need to be with each other as much as possible, both sexually and otherwise. They'll become the most important person in the world to you. Of course, this is assuming your bond is someone you can feasibly be with. Perhaps there is some truth to that reincarnation business, as sometimes, those souls are reborn into people who are never meant to be bonds - warring tribes, at-odds species, and even relatives or people with a great amount of age between them.

The bond is permanent. This is the person you were meant to be with, after all, until you die (and soul bonds usually die within years of each other). Theoretically, though, it can be broken. Mostly, this is done when one side betrays the other side somehow. As the bond is initiated through sex, it's broken in the same way. What happens next is rarely pretty. Police reports usually find the bodies of the dead bonded, cause of death specifically unknown.

Head spinning yet? It shouldn't be! This is the world you live in.

rules
- Comment with your character, preferences, what you're interested in, and what you're not interested in.
- Crosscanon tagging is expected and encouraged. Mention if you want to make some kind of canon-insertion AU with one of the characters or just have a nebulous AU.

prompts

Meeting - You see your bond in that way for the first time, and it's done. You're done. You have to have them to be complete.

Trying to Fight It - No, you're the type who rebels against this whole "soul bond" system. You're the master of your own design, and you won't give in despite the fact that you could just start masturbating right now.

Failure to Fight - The whole fighting thing didn't work out, and now you're going at each other like you'll die of thirst.

First Time - The legendary first time with soaring sensations, amazing orgasms, and the sharing of memories.

Not the Sharing Type - You're a private person and don't want your brain in someone else's. How can you reconcile this? Maybe doing the act can change your mind. Or maybe you just want relief so badly, you don't care.

Feedback - You feel all of your partners pleasure as well as their pain. If you can't come up with something kinky, I can't help you.

Dirty Thoughts - You know what's naughty? Sending mental images of what you'd like to do to your bond through your connection. It's like mental sexting - or a fun way to torture them.

Learning About Each Other - You're learning what both of you like and don't like and sharing as you go.

Jealousy - Someone tried to approach your bond and it made you a bit miffed. Now it's time for some affirmation of the connection and to make sure that you're still on their mind.

Rough Bond - Your bond is more hate than love sometimes, but it's a thin line. Besides, you still care more about them than anyone else, and god forbid someone hurt them. Besides, rough sex is fun.

Separation - You'll be apart for a while. You need one last hurrah

Reunion - You're back together. Now to make up for lost time. Not just because you want to, either.

Public - Remember how I said sex in public is accepted for bonds. Why not take advantage?

Chasing That High - You keep having sex with people, trying to find you bond.

Chasing That Low - In contrast to the above, you're trying to keep away from a bond by desensitizing yourself to sex.

Bond Party - Some young people throw "mixers" where, hopefully, you may meet your bond. Experimentation is bound to happen...even experimentation with multiple people at the same time, trying to find that one.

Can Never Be - Your bond is with someone you shouldn't have one with. They're your sworn enemy, your teacher, or your sibling. Your body and soul says yes, but your mind says no.

Strengthen - You need energy to defeat the big bad or rule the world. Go to your bond and recharge.

Comfort - A bond is often the only one who can calm their other half down, and that sometimes happens through a grounding via sex, bringing the upset party back to what really matters.

Healing - Healing wounds and healing the connection all comes down to body pressed against body. Just be careful of blood.

Long Time Bond - You've been together for some time now and you know each other like the back of your hands. You can make them come in ten seconds flat if need be, but it's more fun to drag things out, isn't it?

Ritual - You want to make your bond official in the eyes of the government. Unsurprisingly, the marriage ceremony is ritualistic sex.

Impregnation - There's no fertilization between the eggs and sperm of non-bonds, so one surefire way to make sure everything's on the up and up is to get pregnant.
Mind Games - Being psychically connected is all good until they fuck with your head.

Dependency - It's not always easy, being for, all intents and purposes, addicted to a person. You need them like you need breathing, and you'll take what you can even if you're ashamed.

Already with Someone - You love someone, but they're not your bond. Can they keep you when you meet your real bond?

I'm Not Yours, You're Not Mine - You know you're not bonds. Still you want them to stay with you and you'll do anything and try to be better.

False Bond - You thought you were bonded, you really did, until you met them

Faking It - There are benefits to faking a bond, including for safety, financial gain, and to secure alliances. Of course, you can't fake it in the bedroom.

Manipulating - You'll get what you want, even if you have to lie and pretend you're bonded to them...how you can fake that, no one knows, but it's worth a shot.

It's Not Me, It's You - Sometimes, mistakes are made. They're your bond, but you're not theirs.

Break the Bond - Because you have a death wish or a snuff kink.

My Ex-Lover is Dead - Your soul bond is gone and you're trying to fill the gap.

OR MAKE UP YOUR OWN

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[Vanyel blinks his silver eyes at the face before him; a face he never thought he'd see again. For a moment, he can't speak. He wonders if death had taken him somehow, somewhere and the shadow lover had found him. Finally, he realizes that he doesn't need to ask how. He doesn't care how. He just knows that it is. That's the important part. He takes a hesitant step forward.]

L - 'Lendel... I...

[What is there to say? He falters. His voice hadn't sounded nearly as sure as he'd wanted it to.]

(He has been waiting and watching, unable to do much but remain near his beloved in spirit. Of course that doesn't help much - if any - and he has grown restless, wishing he could do more. This meeting is as much of a pleasant surprise - a joy - to him as it is to Vanyel. He beams as if no time lies between them and he strides forward, opening his arms for his bewildered Ashke.)

Come here, love, and forget for awhile.

[[Your BP is perfect btw, who is it?]]

[When Tylendel open his arms he lets himself drop forward into them. Tears come unbidden as he buries himself in his love's neck. Everything is so familiar, even though he only had him for a short time, Tylendel feels like home to him. A thousand details, the scent of his skin, the gold hairs at the nape of neck, things even that he thought he'd forgotten come flooding back.]

It hurts being alone. It hurts so much.

(OOC: Rainer Iveson ♥ )

(The warm, familiar weight makes him sigh and he lifts a hand to stroke over Vanyel's dark hair. He loves the feeling of the silken strands against his fingers and it is easy to lose himself in the pleasure of simple touches.)

I've never left you alone. (He drops a sweet kiss against his Ashke's neck and his shoulder.) You can't feel me or see me, but I've seen you.

But, why can't I? It isn't as though I don't feel spirits... [The kiss sends ripples through him that he can't resist. Then, another thought comes to him. He lifts up his head, his face drawn, his eyes red, and his face tear streaked.] Oh, 'Lendel. There have been others, but I was so lonely. I couldn't...

They shielded you from me; it would have been too difficult. You needed to move on. (His nose brushes against Vanyel's tear-stained cheek before pulling back enough to see that heart-breaking expression.) Do you think I blame you for that? Van, you should know me better than that. I was the one who made a terrible mistake and it was you who had to live with it.

I'm half of a life bonded pair. I'm not whole. There's no moving on from that. I just endure. [The brush makes him shiver.] I... I don't know. It's just so empty without you. It's like what happens to companions when their chosen dies. Except, I'm needed. I can't just....

The bond wasn't fully awake, Ashke. We knew it, we felt it, but the bond would never kill you. Only...cause you deep pain. (He winces, his voice cracking.) For that, I am so sorry. I never meant to give you anything but happiness.

(He touches Vanyel's lips with his fingers, his gaze softening with open love.)

I don't want you to blame yourself for what happened.

I don't blame you for anything. How could I? How could I ever? I just... I thought if we did what you wanted than maybe things would go back to the way they had been before...

I know. (He brings his lips to Vanyel's forehead, feather-light.) I am so grateful to have had time with you. I took it for granted.

[The light kiss on his brow makes him shiver.] I tried to follow you, you know... Sometimes I feel like it would have been best...

No, you have much greater things in your future. Trust me on that. (He feels the shiver and wraps him tighter in his arms.) I'll help you, too. Just be patient a little longer.

There are people depending on me. I have so much work to do and all I want is some rest and some peace. And I do it all alone. I just wish... I... [He breaks into a fresh wave of sobs.]

Lean on me for awhile. (He speaks softly, comfortingly, rubbing his back.) I love you so much, Vanyel. You will not be alone forever.

[Vanyel does. He sinks into the arms and chest waiting for him, feeling the warmth and the comfort. Tears spill as he lets himself weep freely.]

How do you know? [He looks up, his expression broken.] And how can I leave this place and loose you a second time?

(Tylendel smiles sadly, secretly, kissing his temple, his cheek - wherever his lips can reach.)

I'm working on something. You won't lose me ever again. (He brings their lips together as if to seal the promise.)

[He doesn't understand. He doesn't understand at all. But, he doesn't have to. If Tylendel says it, he'll believe it. He throws himself into the kiss with all the longing and passion he's been feeling but not able to express.]

(His knees go immediately weak and he is happy to return every bit of longing and passion - and some more besides! Tylendel knows of Vanyel's good heart and his actions as of late have only proved that his love and his faith have never - not once - been misplaced. So he will return to him and aid him in what he is destined to do.

It is a shame when he has to breathe...) Gods, Van, are you trying to turn me to putty?

[Vanyel manages a rough, tear-choked laugh.]

I would have asked you the same thing.

(He wipes at Vanyel's tears with his sleeve.)

As if I can be blamed when you look more beautiful each day.

[He chokes on another rough laugh.] Liar. [He sniffs rather gracelessly.] I'm made out of whipcord on bone and my hair is going white and you damn well know it.

(He runs his fingers through those white strands - and the black strands too - grinning shamelessly.)

I'm actually very attracted to this new look, Van. As for the rest of you, well...

You're perfect. (He tucks his face against Vanyel's neck, hugging him again.) I might just keep you here.

You haven't changed... [Damn, why did he say that when they both know damn well why? Gods, he curses himself for being an idiot and strokes Tylendel's neck.]

You'll have to chase me out of here with a stick as it is.

No, I expect not! (His laugh is a little strained, but there is no irritation or hurt in his gaze.) I've come a long way. I'm not the angry young man you knew.

(Tenderly, he steals another kiss.) No sticks. Just kisses.

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Sorry, wrong account

It's okay!

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Twice! Argh!

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