meme; excusable infidelities

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❝ excusable ❞ infidelities

Of all sins, being unfaithful to a romantic partner is regarded as especially heinous. To break that trust, that bond, flies in the face of everything humans cherish. Yet you can't help falling in love...with somebody you're not with (or, equally unfortunate, someone who's not with you, if you have no other ties yourself). Perhaps your so-called "significant" other is abusive and cruel to you, cold, not at all what you need. They might have changed a great deal from the person you thought you cared for. Depending on the time and place, you might have never loved your ball and chain at all; instead, you were forced together as part of a political or financial scheme or for your own safety. At any rate, the one who holds your heart can never hold your hand. At least not in public. In private may be a different tale altogether. ❝ how to play. ❞ This meme contains themes of adultery, albeit romanticized, which can be triggering to some. Please be cautious and respectful. Comment with your character, desired role, prefs, limits, etc. Reply to others. Roll RNG if desired. Set up AUs, assume CR, go nuts. ❝ roles. ❞ ATTACHED: It's you who's strayed. UNATTACHED: There are no strings on you, but it's no freedom when you've become smitten with a taken person. BOTH INVOLVED: The two of you both have someone else at home. ❝ prompts. ❞ MENTAL: There's been no physical act yet - some would argue you haven't even been unfaithful at all - though there's something bubbling up between you two. EMOTIONAL: Perhaps the worst knife in the back, with your grip intent on twisting it. All of your secrets, all of your emotions, everything you hold close to the chest has found a new home as you've found a new confidante. CHASTE: Brushing fingers and kisses to the forehead are rare luxuries, but ones you allow. Maybe even some embraces, if you're feeling particularly torrid. It's very Regency forbidden romance. PHYSICAL: Here it is, the obligatory smut option in all its terrible passion and glory.