#Commander Ruby

[uselessidiotsquad]

🍒⭐🧡 for the smol red dottir 👀

Short red dottir! Ty for the ask!

🍒 What kind of things do they expect from their relationships? Does this differ between platonic relationships and romantic ones? Is your OC “demanding” or a door mat? What kinds of things do people expect from them in a relationship?

Ruby is pretty easy to get along with but her tendency to be a little bombastic means she expects people to be onboard with her idea. She sort of assumes everyone is at the same level she is, and while she won't be rude if they aren't, doesn't get it. What do you mean you don't want to go out and try to watch the for opossums right now? Who cares if it's four thirty in the morning? Since the red bean is aro and ace, all her relationships are platonic but in various degrees.

So her relationship with Trahearne is very much younger sibling looking up to older sibling. Her relationship with Riag is deeper than friendship and approaching family, but also friendship. Her relationship to Sigilis is friendship, but there's an element of being coworkers as well. She's only really demanding about things where she thinks the person is not taking care of themselves right, like trying to get Sigilis to not get blackout drunk all the time or trying to get Riag to remember to eat. Then she's demanding and won't take no for an answer.

I think people expect her to be the cheerful, positive energy in their life so she feels she can't express sadness or despair. She had to be the motivation, the upbeat, the silver lining, so she does. But it does way on her sometimes.

⭐ What is your OC afraid of? Any crippling phobias or some such? How do they act when scared and what helps them calm down? Does anyone ever find your OC scary? Why?

Ruby is afraid of being the last one standing. Of upon another world ending event, being the only one left alive, or losing everyone to age, sickness, or malice. She doesn't have any major phobias but getting lost bothers her a lost and makes her panic, it comes from getting lost as a sapling and having to wait until a Warden happened upon her.

Ruby hardens when scared, she stands straighter, and tenses. As though whatever the source was could be a person she is about to argue with. That's really how she sees fear, she personifies it, and makes it into a shape she can fight/argue/reckon with instead of an intangible force.

Her pets calm her down and are about the only thing that can. Especially those she's soulbonded with they can communicate wordlessly and it settles her.

🧡 Who is your OC’s favourite person? Why is this person the top of their list and have they actually met them (an idol or rolemodel or celeb can be someone’s favourite after all!).

I had to ask her about this, she found the notion of having a 'favorite person' like a favorite color to be strange. She admired Almorra and sees the Firstborn as important voices on the Sylvari narrative. But she doesn't have a 'favorite'.

So short answer, she doesn't have a favorite. Ruby admires many for their experiences and wisdom but doesn't put them up on a pedestal like that.

[thehypertuna]

Expression/likeness studies for Jane Shepard from 2022. When I draw default FemShep, I usually gun for a butched-up Katee Sackhoff. Wanted to tap in to the source for once. 

Shots from Battlestar Galactica, Oculus, Halloween: Resurrection, Don’t Knock Twice, and a couple of interviews.

[booasaur]

Willow (2022) - 1x01

[notgonnaedit]

I'll sleep better knowing they're protecting my books

[clover-hoe]

why is Ruby and sapphire's relationship so codywan coded?

specifically in The Answer, Ruby is one of many identical "expandable" guards of Sapphire, someone who is "rare" and can see the future.

Cody is a clone in an army of clones, one of many who is considered "expandable" and Obi-Wan is a jedi, who have the "rare" ability to use the force; and Obi-Wan has visions of the future.

especially the "They where gonna break you!" "There's TONS of me!" interaction

[kittanthaloselorashield]

Willow Thursday!

Tanthamore! Ballantine!

[veshialles]

just finished reading The Calling, and like.. DUNCAN KNEW RIGHT? LIKE SURELY HE KNEW FULLY WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN HE RECRUITED ALISTAIR YEAH? He travelled with Maric and Fiona into the Deep Roads, he held that baby in his arms, and was present for the discussion about what Fiona wished for her child. SO LIKE HE KNEW, RIGHT????

[jadeclaymoresworld]

You just know this isn’t the first time Ballantine has teased Jade over what she’s willing to do for Kit

[greyskullz]

these are just a few that I can think of

[the-first-concerto]

🌠 » 「よーしルビー、一緒にやろうよ！」

Self-indulgent

To download the PSD click 🌠 Emoji

@ when using !

[emo-metalhead-punki]

On Command (2009 Edition)

I decided to redesign them :3c

I did metal! Vade like too well (mommy mi-)

Now they are canon in my wdy au

[uselessidiotsquad]

10-15 for one of your commanders!

-@knight-of-the-thorn

Ty for the ask! I went with Commander Ruby Aenn for this one!

10. Would/does knowing their backstory change how people (in general but also Tyria at large) view them?

Oh yeah for sure, short red plant does have some parts to her backstory that would make people raise an eyebrow at her and treat her differently. For instance, she very nearly joined the Nightmare Court as a sapling, she desired to feel needed and have community and was willing to go NM to get that.

I think most people don't realize that being Commander isn't actually her Wyld Hunt and her calling. Her calling/purpose is to teach saplings on the Ranger path. So the whole 'divinely guided/fate guided' aspect that a lot of the Commanders have she does not. She was the only one left to be able to pick up the pieces when Riaghael was made to retire. If given the chance and knowing that someone else could take over, she would absolutely drop the role and go do what she would like to.

11. How accurate is their reputation/image compared to how they really are?

Fairly accurate I would say. She is bubbly and light-hearted very often but she puts on airs of it for display to try to keep peoples moral up. The smiling face and optimism of the Pact, who keeps everyone looking on the bright side of things.

But she considers it a duty - she HAS to or people will panic. So it's a naturally kind and bubbly person forcing herself to be Extra Happy for others.

12. Have they "completed" the map? What does that look like in your canon?

To date Ruby is the only one of my kids that has 100% map comp. It looks like to me that no matter where one goes - someone, somewhere has heard of her. For good or ill!

13. What is the worst/funniest/dumbest article that could be written about them in Tyria's trashiest gossip mag?

She does deal with scandal articles of people jumping the gun whenever she's hanging out with someone - they automatically assume 'relationship'. As for funniest, I think since she's a well known cook they would have a dumb add about her cooking with choya spines and just have it labels "CANNIBALISM?!"

14. Biggest misconception about them?

That she's a push over. She will always take talking over fighting and discussion over conflict. She'd even be willing to lose small fights to avoid bigger issues. But she is no wilted daisy when it comes to standing her ground. At just 4'9 she's tiny, round, and often her voice sounds more out of place around the others she's with (happy, bouncy sounding voice that can be a little shrill at times).

Commander Ruby will absolutely wreck someone's shit though, because they assume an easy fight. She uses 2 handed weapons exclusively (Greatsword) and when she merges with her pet her entirely battle style shifts.

She's happy, bubbly, and willing to be everyone's best friend but she's not a doormat and people will regret thinking she is one.

15. What is their favorite and least favorite part of being the commander (or whatever role they play in your canon)?

Oh hands down her favorite part is being able to be a part of Aurene's life. Ruby's a big nurturing type (seen by her many pets and her insistence of trying to tame hydra). It helped give her that need for community and closeness that she's always desired. Not fully completed it but greatly helped it.

Least favorite is that there are so many bodies behind her. Indirectly and directly, there will be and have been people that die and it is her responsibility. If she had all the time in the world and all the resources, she would get to know every single person in the Pact as a person. But as she can't it always bothers her. She sees the Pact as People not as a Force.

[dutybcrne]

Imagine if Khaenri'ahn tears could solidify into crystals,,,

[rubysparx]

Ok fine fine fine I’ll share my takes with the class.

FIRST OF ALL THO. Jrwi art dump coming soon MAYBE.

Okay anyway I see everyone saying butch Arthur Bennet which is fucking awesome, I love that, but I have to inform the masses that while listening on my own time I decided he’s transhet and I am attached to this concept now sory </3 I’ve also seen everyone talking abt Emizel and Soda and idk what’s going on behind the scenes with that so I will just believe you, yeah he’s gay. I thought about saying he’s bi but as it happens I was once again projecting.. also I think he’s nonbinary but not yet. Like he’s having what happened to Jonathan Archives. The horrors occur and you die but don’t really die but there are more horrors so you never really have time to process the feeling of being not a man as in not human and also just literally not a man. Ok last one forgive me for my insanity I think Prince Shilo is cis and sucks abt it. I think gender roles are baked into him but he also thinks they don’t apply to him or apply differently bc he is royalty . Heteronormativity isn’t real with vampires tho in fact I’d even bet on homonormativity. Yeah he’s gay, he’s flirty with his guards, yeah.

[the-diamond-command]

a synthetic ruby which is shared among the courts , who has trouble understanding the concept of emotions and is devoted to her job. often sporting a blank stare.

@gal-with-pastels​ Thank you so much for the submission! She has been delegated to Black Diamond, as she would be able to serve all of the Diamonds if needed!

[corinneecrivaine]

CLARKE AND LEXA

THE 100

KIT AND JADE

WILLOW

While watching the series "The 100" and observing the romance between Clarke and Lexa, I couldn't help but draw parallels with Kit and Jade.

For me, these are my two favorite sapphic ship.

I find both of these stories truly beautiful. The relationship between Clarke and Lexa evolves in a sublime manner throughout the episodes, even though it ends tragically. It shares similarities with the development of the romance between Kit and Jade.

These characters also share many similarities.

Kit: A headstrong princess of Tir Asleen.

Jade: A calm and thoughtful knight.

Clarke: A space-born child with a fighter's spirit.

Lexa: A grounded commander of her people who acts thoughtfully.

These four characters come from radically different social backgrounds, which should have made it impossible for them to have romantic relationships, yet they all experience some of the most beautiful love stories.

Lexa hides her feelings for Clarke, just as Jade does for Kit. Both of them move through life in silence, showing extraordinary patience towards their loved ones, even though their inner suffering never leaves them. This pain that prevents them from fully experiencing their love remains buried within them until the day Clarke and Kit confess their feelings, helping them realize that they have the right to love each other.

What I particularly appreciated in these two distinct universes is the complete acceptance of both romances, without any labels imposed on their love, be it heterosexual, homosexual, or lesbian. It is precisely this open-mindedness that makes these love stories so touching for a wide audience.

These two series simply offer us two beautiful love stories, even though they are punctuated with complexity and tragedies.

The only difference I noticed is that in each of these series, sapphic romances always start between two people who were once enemies, as seen in "Motherland: Fort Salem" with Raelle and Scylla's relationship, which also has a happy ending.

Kit and Jade, however, are an exception. I wonder what the direction of their romance would have been if Jade had been a Bone Reaver, and fighting alongside Sorsha for the freedom of her people.

I would be interested by writing a crossover story "Tanthamore-Clexa"