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decided to drop! i’m really sorry everyone, i just feel like tumblr rp isn’t for me. if you’d like to rp with me still, you can hit me up on discord for private threads. i might join again in the future, who knows! 

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It’s been about a week since Alm’s arrival in Askr. He was still having a bit of difficulty adjusting—  he hadn’t thought it was possible for a place like this to exist, and be filled to the brim with heroes from worlds and realities he’s never even heard of. And to be summoned here so soon after coming back from a harrowing mission in Archanea....

There was a lot on his mind. The distressing information he gleaned from Thabes was fresh in his memory, but there were other things that were troubling him. As the new king, it was only natural for him to worry about Valentia’s state of affairs, considering the fact that he wasn’t present to carry out his duties. Prince Alfonse had told him not to fret too much, though. Time worked differently here, he assured, and although Alm couldn’t quite wrap his head around that concept, he took the prince’s word for it. The Order of Heroes seemed trustworthy and fought for a noble cause, so Alm didn’t hesitate to agree to lend them his aid in the meantime.

Of course, he was still overwhelmed with Askr in general: being in another world, far, far away from Valentia —  and to think that he’d never been out of Ram Village only two years ago. He didn’t want to badger Alfonse with any more questions, so he decided to hit the library and read up on anything that would help him get his bearings and try to understand this new environment. (Surprising, really, as he isn’t usually one for books.)

Askr Castle’s library was massive, perhaps twice or three times the size of Zofia Castle’s. It only made sense, however, since this place was home to thousands of books from and about several different worlds. He didn’t know where to start. Absentmindedly, he traced the spines of tomes that lined the shelves as his feet took him for a stroll through the aisles, when suddenly he heard a loud thud and the sound of a chair skittering backwards. 

Instinctively, Alm headed towards the direction of the sound. If an accident or anything happened to someone here, he wanted to help. The stranger in question was a woman in a rich purple robe. Thank the gods it wasn’t serious, but... the woman looked distressed. Cautiously, he picked up the book that she’d presumably dropped and approached her. 

“... Excuse me, miss, are you alright?” 

Grima’s Secrets||Robyn & Alm

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It was a surprise to no one who even knew who Robyn was that she would frequent Askr Castle’s library. The lore, the history of other worlds, even the ancient history of Ylisse, dating back to the Hero King’s time. Everything was just so fascinating to her. However, as Robyn was looking through the books, contemplating on which history book to read, there was a book from the Valentian era (which was happening while Marth was still alive) with a cover most peculiar. A skip of a heartbeat and a quick glance at her right hand confirmed her suspicions. This was the Mark of Grima.

She swiftly skimmed the pages, still taking in every word. These were supposedly words engraved in stone tablets that resided in Thabes Labyrinth.

‘In Thabes lived an alchemist named Forneus… In time, he would be feared by all.’

This Forneus wished to control the dead and create a perfect being. Her spine shuttered as her mind thought of the Risen for a second. She continued to read. This man killed so many with ease for the pursuit of his goals. Then eventually, the tale switches speakers, no doubtedly meant to be Forneus.

‘A critical component in the death mask is a particular shelled insect.’

‘Death Mask?’ Mind conjuring the Risen once again. Now that she thought of it, the Risen appeared to be wearing leather masks. Robyn bit her lower lip as Forneus switches to his second pursuit: the creation of a perfect being.

‘At last, blood from a divine dragon! Its power is terrifying. Beautiful… At first, it was a tiny thing. But on day 80, I gave it my blood. It grew. Its voice echoes in my head. Dark thoughts. Violent th—’

She read these last lines several times, processing its meaning. However, when she put the pieces together, Robyn felt faint, knowing full well what this perfect being became. She bore the mark to prove it. Dropping the book, she stumbled backward, guiding herself to the nearest chair. As she collapsed, she heard faint sounds of distant footfalls. Someone had entered the library.

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Congrats to the male winners, y’all did good !!!

Also what I -think- the CYL versions might be…Daddywood (FE6) and Conqueror Alm. But I’ll take anything xD

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they say the conqueror was pretty young

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baby blossoms

From here.

BABY BLOSSOMS: does your muse have a favorite scent? what is it, and why?

The scent of flowers in general is pleasant to him and reminds him of the wildflower meadow in Ram, which he associates with moments of respite and peace, and of course, his time with Celica when they were kids. 

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Atoll and cool grey? uwu

From here.

ATOLL: if your muse could go anywhere, without any restrictions whatsoever, where would they go? why would they go there?

Post-canon, Alm would want nothing more than to just visit Ram Village again. He’s glad he finally got to see Valentia (his wanderlust had probably been sated after the events of the game), but the stress of being king of a newly unified, potentially volatile continent can be overwhelming, so he thinks visiting his hometown would give him the kind of break that he needs. 

COOL GREY: if your muse could ensure one thing for certain in their future to come, what would it be?

Not necessarily his future, but Alm would want to make sure his children and eventual successors won’t be pushed into a position they had no say in. One of the most unfortunate things to happen to Alm is finding out his whole life had been planned out from the moment of his birth — he’d been a staunch advocate of free choice, of not being reliant on gods, of taking your own future into your hands, so it’s tragic he wasn’t able to have that for himself. If his future children didn’t want to take up the throne after him, he won’t ever push them to follow in his footsteps; he knows the mantle is tough to carry, and being forced into that role because of their lineage just isn’t right.  

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🚑 - If your muse was the only person around and someone was injured, would they help? Would they have the experience needed? uwu

From here.

Alm, altruistic by nature, would definitely rush to someone’s aid and help them in any way he can. While he isn’t a cleric and has virtually no experience with treating other people’s injuries, he has first aid knowledge and some familiarity with medicinal herbs and the like (I believe it was mentioned in canon that he was also taught survival skills by Mycen). He’d freak out internally and feel nervous trying to remember what he learned, but would pull through since he can be quite resourceful when the situation calls for it. 

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// how about edging?

From here. 

❗ NSFW ❗

Yes | Both

“It can be fun,” Alm says, after taking a moment to consider it. “It’s probably done more to me than vice versa… except, sometimes, it kind of backfires because I admittedly have a hard time, er… stopping myself from.. you know.” 

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praise kink?

From here. (also asked by @aimless–archer​!) 

❗ NSFW ❗

Fuck yes | Giving 

Alm chuckles, cheeks turning red. “Definitely. I… like to show my appreciation, both in action and word when in bed. Singing praises and generally complimenting my partner makes me feel good too, you know? Although…” he trails off, gaze shifting away as his voice becomes quieter, getting more embarrassed now, “while I don’t think I myself am capable of it, the opposite — degradation — is… just as, um. Great. And I think I might prefer receiving it than praise. On some occasions.” 

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Send in Kinks and My muse will rate them.

Definitely Not | No | Not Really | Its Okay | Kinda | Yes | Fuck yes | There go my pants | Bonus: Giving | Receiving | Both

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lapis lazuli&new leaf?~

From here.

LAPIS LAZULI: does your muse prefer the idea of exploring the depths of the oceans, or the boundless expanses of space more?

Alm doesn’t have very much exposure to the world around him in general to begin with, so the idea of exploring the oceans and space would be quite… mind-boggling? In a modern AU I definitely see him leaning more towards space exploration haha, he’s a bit geeky and would be into sci-fi. 

NEW LEAF: what message would your muse send to their past self, if any?

He’d encourage his past self to expand his worldview, especially since his sense of justice and morality used to be very black and white. Everything doesn’t have to be separated into just right and wrong, and insisting on those ideas all the time led him to butt heads with people he cared about. Acknowledging that there were grey areas and deeper contexts to certain things he might not be initially aware of when examining issues and situations definitely contributed to his eventual maturity.

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tea orange, currant

From here. 

TEA ORANGE: what is something that your muse is fascinated with?

What Alm was most fascinated with while growing up was the outside world (which is what happens when you’re cooped up in a small village for most of your life). Whenever Gray left the village to go on trips with his merchant family, he’d always be excited to hear whatever stories the latter would have about his experiences. He’s not much of a reader, but he’d go through some of Kliff’s books just to learn more about it too, and sometimes even read with him. Not being allowed to leave the village for 17 years made him antsy and overeager to get out and see what it was like for himself, which is one reason why he was so ready to join the Deliverance when Lukas arrived at Ram. 

CURRANT: what’s something that absolutely disgusts your muse (can be a person, place, thing, etc)?

Alm is particularly sensitive about issues that revolve around the disparity between social classes, so he’s highly critical of nobles and royalty (post-game, he carries a lot of bourgeois guilt. lol). He’s disgusted by anything the upper class does to widen the gap even more, which includes unnecessarily lavish displays of wealth, deliberate exclusion, etc. Just classism in general. 

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Thought-Provoking Headcanon Meme

Send a symbol and I’ll answer the question about my muse. (Or answer in character. Whatever works for you!)

⛔️ - How does your muse react to others breaking the law? If they would do it themselves, what is their reasoning? 🚑 - If your muse was the only person around and someone was injured, would they help? Would they have the experience needed? 💸 - What does your muse think of wealthy people? Do they resent them, or do they believe they earned what they have? 🆘 - What does your muse think of poor people? Do they think they’re a waste of space, or do they want to help them? 📩 - Does your muse prefer to physically write letters or send them online? What is their reasoning? 📢 - Does your muse have a loud personality or a quiet one? Do they enjoy being the center of attention, or would they rather watch and listen? 📊 - How does your muse feel about the state of the world? Could it be better? Could it be worse? 👨 - What is your muse’s relationship like with their father? Is it good, bad, or complicated? 👩 - What is your muse’s relationship like with their mother? Is it good, bad, or complicated? 👧 - What is your muse’s relationship like with their siblings? Who do they get along with best? 👶 - If they have any, what is your muse’s relationship like with their children? Do they feel like they’re a good parent? 👻 - Does your muse believe in an afterlife? What do they think it’s like? ⏰ - Does your muse feel like they need to do things quickly or do they take their time? ⌛️ - How often does your muse think about death? Do they think about it at all? 🔗 - What are your muse’s standards for meaningful relationships? How quickly do they form relationships like these? 🚹 - How would your muse react to losing their father? How would they cope? 🚺 - How would your muse react to losing their mother? How would they cope? 🚼 - How would your muse react to losing a child? How would they cope? 💧 - How would your muse react to losing a best friend? How would they cope? 💔 - How would your muse react to losing a romantic partner? How would they cope? 🐜 - How does your muse feel about animal lives? Do they treat them the same way they’d treat a person, or do they feel they’re inferior? 🌎 - Does your muse want to change the world? How would they go about it? 🎭 - How does your muse handle their emotions? Do they bottle them up or pour them out as soon as they start to feel? �� - How does your muse feel about people who cheat? Do they see a reason for it, or is it completely immoral? 🌠 - Would your muse make a wish on a star? If so, what would they wish for? 🎁 - Does your muse celebrate their birthday? If yes, how do they celebrate? If no, why not? 🍟 - How does your muse feel about their body? Would they change it if they could? 💅 - How does your muse feel about gender roles? Do they conform to them, or do they play by their own rules? 🌺 - Does your muse have a favorite flower? Why do they like it?

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      She settles in to the space beside him, extending her shawl around his shoulders. It’s a bit chilly, but the cloth will be enough to keep them warm. At his question, she tilts her head sheepishly, “It’s been difficult falling asleep lately.” A beat. “This is nice, just the two of us…”

       In her peripherals, she sees Alm fiddle with the ring on his finger and she feels the weight on her same hand. They have similar band, beautiful, elegant, but it’s mostly a symbol of the unification between the two kingdoms. They both insisted on simplicity: no jewels. For a village boy and a priestess to be suddenly covered in extravagance seemed disingenuous to them.

       There’s a heavy silence. It’s not awkward at all as they absorb the chill air, the faint chirps of crickets down below, and the ambiance of the stars above. They’ve both gone through so much, marching their separate campaigns, experiencing adversity in every shape and form. Especially at Duma Tower, when they were talking through the bars… that moment…

       “We…” she cautiously presses forward, as to not shatter the environment they’ve created, pulling the shawl in a bit closer, “We haven’t had the chance to really catch up after, well, everything.” Celica’s brows furrow with concern, “I understand if you don’t want to speak, but if I may be forthright with you,” a tired chuckle, “These past months have been… hellish.”

Inching closer to Celica, Alm lets her wrap the shawl around him once she sits down. It’s cozy. Their shoulders touch, the space between them nonexistent now, warmer with her presence. For a second he wonders if he should offer his hand for her to hold. There’s a bit of hesitation he hopes she isn’t able to sense, but he brushes the back of his hand against hers, a silent invitation to do so. 

The quiet isn’t unsettling at all. Like this, he’s able to forget his worries for the briefest of moments. The tranquility of the atmosphere and Celica’s company lessen the ache of tension in his chest. 

That is, until Celica pierces the silence. He’s not caught off-guard by it, though, and figures this conversation has been long overdue. It was bound to be brought up sooner or later, and right now might be the only time they’ll ever get a chance to talk. Just the two of them, for once. No court advisors, no Mycen, no nobles breathing down their necks. 

An exhale. “Hellish is definitely a good way to describe it. I...” Alm rubs the back of his neck. “I really have been meaning to bring it up. I just don’t know where to start, and I didn’t want to burden you. It feels like so much has been happening too quickly, and all at once. And ever since I....” 

He trails off awkwardly, realizing that this is the first time in months he’s airing out this concern of his. 

lost time | alm&celica

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colorful headcanons.

( send me a copic color for a headcanon )

frost blue: does your muse enjoy the snow and cold? or are they the type to enjoy summer more?

peacock blue: is your muse honest? what sorts of lies do they tell, if not?

lapis lazuli: does your muse prefer the idea of exploring the depths of the oceans, or the boundless expanses of space more?

reddish brass: how likely is your muse to step up and take the role of a leader? are they willing to take the challenge, or are they more apt to being a follower?

burnt umber: how stable is your muse, mentally and/or emotionally?

champagne: does your muse drink (alcohol)? are they a heavy drinker, if so?

tea orange: what is something that your muse is fascinated with?

malachite: has your muse ever done anything that they winded up feeling incredibly guilty for in the end?

olive: is your muse prone to feeling envious of others? if yes, what is it that they typically feel envious over?

vermillion: is your muse courageous, or would they consider themselves to be more of a coward?

coral: what is your muse's romantic and sexual orientations?

bougainvillaea: would your muse consider themselves as blunt, or do they beat around the bush instead?

currant: what's something that absolutely disgusts your muse (can be a person, place, thing, ect)?

crimson: how passionate is your muse about the things they love most?

raspberry: what food and/or drink can your muse not get enough of? do they indulge in it often, or is it something reserved for special occasions?

baby blossoms: does your muse have a favorite scent? what is it, and why?

mallow: what sorts of things might remind your muse of those close to them? any scents, objects, sounds?

aubergine: does your muse prefer the day, or are they more of a night-owl?

acacia: how much does it take for your muse to hate someone?

cadmium yellow: what subjects or topics does your muse avoid, because they bring up harmful / painful memories?

honey: when your muse loves someone (whether it be romantic, platonic, or familial love), how do they show it?

chartreuse: if you had to describe your muse with a color, what color would it be and why?

anise: when it comes to self-care, what does your muse do to take care of themselves? do they take care to spend time on it, or do they feel they don't deserve it?

new leaf: what message would your muse send to their past self, if any?

moss: how easily does your muse adapt to any new situations they're thrust into?

silk: does your muse care about appearances much? do they spend a lot of time on their own appearance, or do they just go with the flow each day?

sanguine: does your muse typically have an optimistic, pessimistic, or some middle ground outlook on life?

atoll: if your muse could go anywhere, without any restrictions whatsoever, where would they go? why would they go there?

cool grey: if your muse could ensure one thing for certain in their future to come, what would it be?

black: does your muse have a 'bucket list?' list some things your muse wants to accomplish before they die.

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For the Odd Questions Meme!

Prize: In yearbook fashion, what finishes the sentence “Most likely to…?”

Most likely to stare directly into the sun. Most likely to lead the next big revolution.

Neon: What is their first fairground ride of choice?

A roller coaster or drop tower! He likes the extreme ones that give you the most adrenaline.

Plot: What movie genre would the film of their life be?

A tie between rom-coms and superhero movies, because he’s here to have a good time.

Surprise: How good at they are keeping a surprise party secret?

Not very good. He’s loose-lipped when he gets excited about something.

Seat: Where do they like to sit on public transport? Front, back, window seat, on the top deck?

Top deck or window seat. He loves sightseeing and looking around his surroundings! It gives him a sense of exploration, and it’s easy to get lost in daydreams when he does that. 

Iconic: Pick a vine to represent your muse

Free taco but with mmm whatcha say specifically

Star: A constellation is named after your muse, how do they feel? What would it look like?

Alm already gets a whole continent named after him... He’d be very embarrassed and flattered and also confused? Because he can’t think of anything he’d do that would merit getting a constellation named after him. It would probably look like Duma’s symbol (the same one he has as a birthmark at the back of his left hand, because I’m unoriginal and can’t think of anything). 

Fortune Teller: What one success would your muse pick: love, riches, or success?

Love, because he values his interpersonal relationships a lot. Romantic and platonic both. He wouldn’t feel... right if it were just riches or success.

Blend: Pick three of their favourite fruits to make into a smoothie

Three Whole Oranges

Matching: Are they okay with wearing odd socks?

Definitely, especially when he gets lazy to pick the ones that actually match.