Tamlin As A Dad, Anyone?

Tamlin as a dad, anyone?

Artist credit: Linyuno, no longer active.

Spring rain 🐌

what do you think of the tamlin and briar ship (she's the human he helped save in acowar, along with feyre, azriel, and elain)?

I have only read the first book and for the sake my brain don’t plan on continuing, but Briar interests me! I like the idea that she’s essentially (at least at this point) a blank canvas that could be explored however a writer would like. I keep a fairly open mind when it comes to writing. I’ve always enjoyed canon character / obscure or original character, too. So, I would say — bring it on.

Hurt/Comfort starters

"Are you okay?" "I heard what happened. Let me help." "You don't have to go through this alone." "Just breathe. I'm here for you." "Tell me where it hurts, and I'll make it better." "I brought you something to make you feel more comfortable." "You're stronger than you think. I believe in you." "It's okay to let it out. I'm here to listen." "I can't stand seeing you like this. Let me be here for you." "Lean on me. I won't let you fall." "I made your favorite. Maybe it'll bring a smile." "Let's take this one step at a time. I'll be with you." "Don't shut me out. We're in this together." "I'll stay as long as you need. No rush." "I'll keep you warm. You're not alone." "Trust me, you'll get through this. I've got your back." "You're not a burden. Let me help carry the weight." "I care about you more than you realize." "We'll face the storm together, okay?" "Even in the darkest moments, you're not alone. I'm right here."

[COMFORT] The sender gently embraces the receiver, offering a reassuring hug. [LISTEN] The sender sits beside the receiver, attentively listening to their troubles. [SUPPORT] The sender provides a shoulder for the receiver to lean on for emotional support. [CARE] The sender prepares a warm cup of tea for the receiver to soothe their nerves. [ASSIST] The sender helps the receiver with daily tasks to lighten their load. [SYMPATHIZE] The sender expresses empathy, acknowledging the receiver's pain. [NURTURE] The sender brings a cozy blanket to comfort the receiver. [ENCOURAGE] The sender offers words of encouragement to uplift the receiver's spirits. [STAY] The sender stays by the receiver's side, offering a constant presence. [DISTRACT] The sender plans an activity to distract the receiver from their troubles. [PROTECT] The sender takes on responsibilities to shield the receiver from additional stress. [SHARE] The sender opens up about their vulnerabilities. [REASSURE] The sender reassures the receiver that they are cared for and valued. [SILENCE] The sender sits in comfortable silence, providing a calm presence. [VALIDATE] The sender acknowledges the receiver's pain as valid and significant. [GIVE] The sender offers a thoughtful gift to bring joy to the receiver.

Spring Court Capes

"You survive this and in some terrible way, which I suppose no one can ever describe, you are compelled, you are corralled, you are bullwhipped into dealing with whatever it is that hurt you. And what is crucial here is that if it hurt you, that is not what’s important. Everybody’s hurt. What is important, what corrals you, what bullwhips you, what drives you, torments you, is that you must find some way of using this to connect you with everyone else alive. This is all you have to do it with. You must understand that your pain is trivial except insofar as you can use it to connect with other people’s pain; and insofar as you can do that with your pain, you can be released from it, and then hopefully it works the other way around too; insofar as I can tell you what it is to suffer, perhaps I can help you to suffer less."

- James Baldwin, The Artist's Struggle for Integrity