#Hayden Loyal

[mydarlingdearestdead]

"You're always welcome, Odessa." Alys ran a fingertip along the rim of her wine glass, a hazy imitation of her brother, "Anytime for any reason."

With an elegant flourish, she rose from the table, taking with her the remnants of an apple pie as well as half a tub of ice cream. Hayden scowled as she claimed this second item, but she merely pecked him on the cheek in response.

"More in the freezer." She muttered, retreating upstairs.

"Of course." Loyal chimed in resentfully. From his own glass, he took a hearty swig, grinning, "Alys means to say that if you're in any extreme debt, we can take care of that. Or if you need a new car. Or a house. We're a big family for the buying of affection. She... She really does mean well. It's just all we were taught."

A curl of smoke rose from Odessa's cigarette. Intently, Loyal watched as it rose, dissipating before ever reaching the chandelier. Odessa shook the ash into a crystal tray provided- Inconspicuously, to his credit- by Loyal at her request.

She sighed, "Don't worry. I paid my debts and can safely afford my mortgage." Odessa carefully extracted the wine glass from Loyal's vice-like grip as she spoke. She addressed him with an easy joyfulness, "And anyway, who said I could be bought?"

Despite the dull ache of resentment in his body, Loyal found it in himself to offer her a smile. He found, rather surprisingly, that this house of mirrors was not nearly as disorientating with her by his side.

[mydearestdarlingdead]

This entire song is Odessa and Loyal <3

[silverraes]

man remember when you were allowed to spend time with the person you're actually interested in no matter if you were coupled up or not? remember when you were actually allowed to turn down the person you were coupled up with if you weren't interested? remember friendship couples?

[newpacificarcology]

MY KEYCHAINS FROM @sanchomps ARRIVED!!!!!! THEY LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

[intermundia]

my favorite thing about anakin as a character is the inherent nuance lucas wrote into his story, like he's neither an innocent victim nor an inherently evil monster, he's just some guy put in a series of Situations and ultimately failing the test of his humility and self-control. he was certainly flattered and shaped by the devil, spiraling into something unrecognizable, but he chose to take every step down the pathway to hell. lucas knew he would lose a certain demographic by making him basically a greedy pawn in the larger story, not a righteous betrayed macho badass, but he did it anyway. he made him an awkward romantic and a loyal friend, a generous boy and a brilliant teen. he made sure he had all the positive qualities that meant that he had potential to be so much more than vader, but it was clearly his choice to lie, murder, and fully squander that potential. there are no excuses for what he became, no acceptable reasons to commit mass slaughter. he became an unbelievably selfish and impatient man, reckless and wantonly violent. hayden captured that nuance so well, nobody can match the sweetness of his smile and the absolute horror of his scowl on mustafar. to view him through a single lens as either pure victim of manipulation and (canonically unsupported) emotional neglect, or a creepy evil villain, denies the heart of his story and the weight of his tragedy. he's neither an angel nor a demon, he's both and neither, he's deeply human, a classical tragic hero with a flaw of greed. lucas made a choice with the prequels to tell a story that not everyone wanted to hear, and the result was a character that i think is one of the best of modern pop culture, mostly because he feels to me so very, very ancient and eternal.

[skyguytoast]

Trading Anakin - Hayden Christensen x cosplayer!reader

SYNOPSIS: At a Star Wars convention, you discover your boyfriend’s cheating just before meeting Hayden Christensen. As heartbreak sets in, Hayden’s kindness makes you question if it’s time for a new Anakin.

WORD COUNT: 1.4k

WARNINGS: Hayden being cute, cheating, angst with hopeful end

A/N: Hello people, this idea was in my drafts a long time, I decided to give it a chance. I hope you enjoy, comments and rebblogs mean the world for me. 💖Kisses and good reading! Dividers by @cafekitsune

request always open!!

You and Ben had been dating for nearly two years, and your relationship had felt like something out of a Star Wars romance tale. You first met at a fan event, both dressed in costumes from Attack of the Clones—you as Padmé in her Geonosis battle attire, and him as Anakin, complete with a makeshift lightsaber. It was serendipitous, like destiny had written your names in the stars. Together, you made a picture-perfect couple, not just in real life but on social media, where your cosplay photos and videos had garnered a loyal following. Invitations to premieres, merchandise endorsements, and collaborations soon followed, making the fandom dream your shared reality. 

But today, everything would change.

The excitement of finally meeting Hayden Christensen was electric. You’d spent sleepless nights preparing for the moment, sewing Padmé’s elegant black dress from Revenge of the Sith to perfection. The velvet fabric hugged your curves, the high neckline adorned with intricate metallic details. You couldn’t help but notice the way people’s eyes followed you as you walked into the convention hall with Ben by your side. He wore his freshly completed Clone Wars-inspired Anakin armor, which you had painstakingly crafted together.

Everything seemed perfect—until it wasn’t.

While waiting in line for your photo with Hayden, you idly checked your phone. A notification from an unknown number caught your eye. At first, you dismissed it as spam, but curiosity got the better of you. Opening the message, you froze. There it was—a picture of Ben, unmistakably him, locked in a passionate kiss with another woman. The blonde was draped all over him, her hands possessively clutching his shoulders. The worst part? He was wearing the padawan Anakin cosplay you had handmade for him.  

Your breath caught in your throat as the world blurred around you. Memories of that day flooded back—you hadn’t been able to attend that event because you were unwell, but Ben had assured you he’d gone alone. He’d even brought back an autograph from Rosario Dawson, gushing about how amazing the experience was. 

And now? The betrayal stared back at you in pixelated clarity. Anger churned in your chest, hot and unrelenting, overshadowing the heartbreak. How could he do this to you, especially today of all days? 

“It’s our turn, baby,” Ben said, his voice light as he gently nudged you forward. The sound grated against your nerves. How could he act so normal? How could he smile like that, knowing what he’d done? 

Your feet moved on autopilot as you approached Hayden, your heart sinking. What should’ve been the highlight of your day now felt tainted.  

“Hi, how are you?” Hayden greeted warmly, his smile radiant, his blue eyes kind and piercing all at once. “Wow, your cosplays are incredible. It’s like seeing them step out of the screen.”

“Thank you,” you murmured, forcing a tight smile as Ben draped an arm around your waist. You instinctively stiffened, pulling away just enough to make your discomfort clear. Hayden’s gaze lingered on you, his brow furrowing slightly, as though he could sense something was amiss.

“How do you want to pose?” he asked gently, his focus shifting between you and Ben. 

Ben, always the showman, grinned. “Padmé in the middle, with her Anakins on either side.”

Hayden’s eyes flicked to you for confirmation, and you gave a small nod, your voice caught in your throat. As you positioned yourselves, Hayden’s arm wrapped protectively around your waist, his touch firm yet comforting. Ben moved to copy him, but Hayden shifted slightly, blocking him without a word. It was subtle, but the gesture didn’t go unnoticed. 

The camera flashed, capturing the moment. You felt Hayden’s fingers brush your side lightly, a silent reassurance. “You make an exceptional Padmé,” he said quietly as you turned to leave. His words were soft, meant for you alone. “You deserve someone who sees that.”

Heat rushed to your cheeks, and for the first time since seeing that message, you smiled—a real smile.  

---

Hours later, the autograph session gave you another chance to interact with Hayden. Ben went ahead, chatting away about lightsabers and Clone Wars trivia. But when it was your turn, Hayden’s demeanor shifted, his smile warm and inviting. 

“Y/N,” he said, remembering your name as he signed the photo. His voice softened. “You seemed upset earlier. Are you okay?”

You hesitated, caught off guard by his perceptiveness. Before you could respond, he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. “Whatever’s going on, just know you’re worth more than that.”

Your chest tightened. “Thank you,” you murmured, your voice barely above a whisper. 

Hayden scribbled something on the photo before handing it back, his fingers brushing yours. “If you ever need someone to talk to…” He tapped the corner of the photo, where he’d written his number alongside a small heart. 

You blinked in disbelief, your pulse quickening. “I don’t… I mean, are you sure?”

He smiled, his cheeks tinged with pink. “I wouldn’t offer if I wasn’t.”

---

“I told you, he only cares about the female fans,” Ben huffed, the usual petulance lacing his voice. “We both took pictures at the same time, but he only remembered your name. Coincidence, right?”

You shrugged, suppressing the volcanic rage bubbling inside you. “Fuck you,” you muttered, brushing past him and letting your shoulder knock his.

Ben blinked, taken aback by your uncharacteristic tone. “Babe, what’s wrong?” he asked, his voice dripping with confusion. 

“Maybe I should be asking you that,” you shot back, raising an eyebrow as you turned to face him.

“I don’t get it,” he stammered, his frown deepening.

With a calmness that felt foreign even to you, you unlocked your phone and held the damning photo up to his face. The image of him passionately kissing another woman—a blonde, wrapped in his arms like she belonged there—was all the explanation you needed. 

“Baby, let me explain,” he started, his voice rising in a panicked plea. “It’s not what it looks like. She threw herself at me—I swear! I didn’t want to—”

“Do you think I’m stupid, Ben?” you snapped, your voice cutting through his excuses like a lightsaber through durasteel. “Your tongue was practically in her throat. And that outfit? The one I spent hours sewing? You’re pathetic.” Your chest heaved with anger, each memory of your trust in him now tainted.

“Come on, baby, now you’re being too harsh,” he whined, his lower lip trembling like a child caught stealing. “You’ve got to hear my side of the story.”

“I don’t have to do anything,” you bit back, stepping away from him. “And right now, I don’t even want to look at you.”

Ben trailed after you as you made your way through the event hall. “Wait! Babe, don’t go! Let’s talk about this—”

“I said, not now.” You yanked your arm free when he reached for you, the touch setting your nerves ablaze. “We’ll talk later.” Your voice left no room for argument.

Ben’s shoulders slumped, his face contorted into an expression of wounded innocence—a manipulative trick you had seen one too many times. As you continued walking, his audacity reached a new height.

“Can you at least lend me some Uber money?” he asked sheepishly. “I spent all my cash on that Darth Vader mask.”

You stopped, turning slowly to look at him with disbelief. For a moment, you considered screaming, throwing something, making a scene. Instead, you settled for the coldest, most cutting response you could muster.

“Well, that sounds like your problem, not mine,” you said icily, brushing past him and exiting the venue. Outside, you hailed a cab, leaving Ben—and his betrayal—behind.

As the taxi pulled away, you allowed yourself a moment to exhale, your rage cooling into a bittersweet sense of freedom. The event arena disappeared behind you, replaced by the sprawling streets of New York. And, for the first time that day, your thoughts shifted to Hayden.

His kindness lingered in your mind like a gentle hum—the way he had noticed your distress, the warmth in his smile, the way his hand had steadied you when everything else was falling apart. He had offered support when you needed it most, without hesitation or expectation. He had seen you.

The memory of his words resurfaced: “You deserve better. Maybe it’s time to trade in your Anakin.” A soft smile tugged at your lips, and for the first time since the cheating, you allowed yourself to believe him.

Because before the sun comes the rain, and without it, there would be no rainbow. Maybe, just maybe, the bad times weren’t the end—maybe they were the beginning of something new. Something brighter. Something—or someone—worth holding onto.

TAG LIST: @ihearthayden @anakinstwinklebunny @sometimescharlolette

[steviebbboi]

Stevie BB 200 Followers Celebration Writing Challenge!

Howdy lads~ exciting news to share:

I just reached a 200 follower count on Tumblr 🎉🎉🎉

I kinda can't believe it? Writing is indeed good for my soul. Interacting with y'all on here has helped me with my mental and emotional wellness due to just finding such great community on here. Thank you for giving me the space to write and for following along/supporting in my writing journey 💖

With that spiel spoken, I wanted to host a writing challenge in celebration of this milestone! *squealing because i'm so excited to host*

Stevie BB 200 Followers Celebration Writing Challenge Masterlist

*you'll find all writing submissions and writing requests (answered) at the link above*

You could participate by sending in either:

✨ writing request via my Asks (💙)

and/or

✨ writing submissions (💥).

General Rules:

the challenge will start October 1st until the end of November (flexible on late entries for submissions only💥; let's say till mid-December or so).

I'll read/write for Chris Evans characters, Henry Cavill Characters, and Charlie Hunnam characters [and Bucky Barnes specifically lol] (these are my preferences but if there are other characters that you'd like to bring in, just ask me)!

for writing requests 💙, i will only be accepting requests (2 max/person; pls do not send more than 2 asks!) until the end of November.

for writing submissions 💥, go wild! submit as many as you like!

you can do both (send in a writing request 💙 AND send in a writing submission(s)💥) if you want to; rules still apply for the requests though.

use at least one prompt within your request 💙/submissions💥 from the lists below (but def. go crazy if you wanna use more than one! you don't have to claim any prompts).

works can be inclusive! poc, gender neutral, neurodivergencies, mid size/plus size/curvy readers are encouraged!

No word limits but please use a 'read more' after 200 words

Works can be part of an existing series but must be able to stand on their own

tag me @steviebbboi and use the tags #bbboi200celebration and #steviebbboiwritingchallenge in your entry so i can read/reblog your work! (If I somehow lose sight of your submission, please remind me and I'll take a look at it right away ☺️)

Most important one: Have fun!

How To Play:

✨ You must be 18+ to participate in this challenge!

✨ Choose one (or multiple 😏) BB's:

Chris Evans Characters

Steve Rogers/Captain America

Ransom Drysdale

Ari Levinson

Frank Adler

Curtis Everett

Andy Barber

Hayden/Harvard Hottie

Nick Gant

Jake Jensen

Johnny Storm

Lloyd Hansen

Henry Cavill Characters

Clark Kent

Napoleon Solo

Geralt of Rivia

August Walker

Charlie Hunnam Characters

Jax Teller

Raymond Smith *extra brownie pts if you write about him omg*

King Arthur

Sebastian Stan

Bucky Barnes [he's all by himself im so sorry lmfao 🥹]

✨ Choose one (or more) of the following prompts:

*if you don't want to write smut, you don't have to choose anything from the kinks prompt! feel free to only use the following two prompts :)

soft dom!BB

clothes/naked ratio

size kink

slow and deep 👀

breeding kink (non-pregnancy version)

somnophilia

free use

cockwarming

belly bulge

Squirting

consensual non-con

consensual dub-con

cumeating

creampie

anal/or dp

possessive/or protective manhandling!BB

oral sex

orgasm delay

dumbification

daddy/princess kink

overstimulation

sex pollen

prone bone

cockdrunk

threesome (BB/Reader/BB)

ass/pussy spanking

mild degradation

body worshipping

quickie/don't get caught (public sex, threats of exhibitionism, etc.) 😏

Grouchybb! who is only soft with you

Married and loyal!spouse

A/B/O

lumberjack!bb who is a teddy bear on the inside tho

mob AU

biker AU

soulmate AU

mutual pining/idiots in love

childhood besties to lovers

reformed playboy

professor AU

supernatural/mythical (gods, sirens, werewolves, witches, vampires, ghosts, oh my!)

frenemies to lovers

fwb to lovers

locked in AU/forced proximity

medieval AU

fake dating/relationship

sharing one bed

polar opposites attract

break up and make up

spy AU

meet cute

cowboy AU

gentle recluse!BB

brothers best friend!BB

"Are you fucking kidding me?"

"Yes, take it, slut"

"It's not that big of a deal."

"God, why do you always do this"

"You're impossible."

"Then I guess we gotta be quiet, huh?"

"We're trapped."

"Shh, you wouldn't want anyone to hear, or do you?"

"You're taking me so well, baby"

"Good girl" *for fem readers; adjust accordingly!*

"Tsk, uh-uh, c'mere, honey"

"You always feel so good around me, baby"

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Here, let me help you."

"Yeah, are you a cockhungry slut, now?"

"I hardly think that that's necessary."

"Don't be a brat, baby."

"Aw, does it feel good right there?"

"I'm sorry!"

"What do you want from me?!"

"I didn't mean to!"

"What do you think you're doing here?"

"Nope. Again."

"Don't worry, I got you."

"Just stay still, there you go."

"Just one more, I promise."

"C'mon, don't you wanna be good?"

"Stay over there!"

"You better hurry up, baby."

"Thaaaat's it, you're doing so well, honey."

"Uhm, I'm not sure that's going to work."

"Please, I'll beg, please!"

"Be honest."

"Be careful there, darlin'."

"Are you okay?"

"Are you sure you wanna go there?"

Scenarios? Any! Go. Wild.

✨ I love reading/writing angst w/HEA, soft dark (nothing too dark though), fluff and SMUT (as you can see w/the many many kinks).

no incest (stepcest is ok if tasteful lol), no infidelity, no watersports, no murder, no gore. if you're unsure if a trope is appropriate, ask me!

if im ever uncomfy with writing something, i will lyk and we can talk more about it to see if we could work with it!

feel free to ask any questions!

i think i got everything!

Have the best time, laddies~ thanks for celebrating with me!

All are welcome to join in the fun! ❣️

Tagging a few mutuals who may be interested but no pressure bbs:

@bigtreefest @mercurial-chuckles @stargazingfangirl18 @yenzys-lucky-charm

@sweater-daddiesdumbdork @buckets-and-trees @hotdamnhunnam @laurfilijames

@autumnrose40 @eloquentlytired @misscherry-26 @stellar-solar-flare

@darsynia @navybrat817

[hanasnx]

not EXACTLY the same concept. but i think hayden using the reader to take body shots is so hot

MINORS DNI 18+ NOTES: the way i ran to this...

"I dunno, I haven't done this in a while..."

"It'll be fun, baby, don't think too hard on it. It goes lick, sugar, shot, lime. You got it?"

HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN rolls his jaw as he eyes you up sitting on that table, your mid-riff exposed by your cute baby tee that you bought with his money. His tongue pokes out his lips, and gives you a single nod, signaling that you lay back. Your arm tucks under the veil of your hair, and flicks it out to fan across the surface of the counter you relax on. It doesn't take long before he's on his third shot, fourth shot, fifth.

You can see it in the way he's swaying in place, you really hadn't expected him to keep going, you had imagined he'd tap out at two. "One more, one more," he insists through a dreamy grin, as if he has to really convince you. Trained, his hand clutches your chin to crane your neck, pinching your cheeks in his grip to pout your lips. A long wet stripe is licked onto the space right under your ear, his breath washing over you, and ends it with a sweet peck, latent saliva stringing out off his pucker. His long finger taps the mouth of the packet, sprinkling sugar onto the soggy skin, catching on the moisture. A tingle travels through the pit of your stomach as he straightens, stumbling back marginally. "Forgot how much fun this was." he muses as he greedily checks out your figure waiting patiently for him. He tips the drink over, far above your belly button, all caution thrown to the wind as the liquid splashes messily over your abdomen before filling your navel.

"Careful, Hayden!" you warn, your stomach flexing from your chuckle. He disregards you, plucking a lime from the dish to shove into your mouth. It silences you, and you hum in playful disapproval as he bends over like a starving man. That eager tongue laps up the sugar on your neck, the sensation of his scruff scratching up the column causes a shiver to run down your spine. He doesn't bother getting up, pivoting down the line of your form, letting the tip of his nose graze you until he meets your torso. Lovingly, he cleans you, licking up the dew drops of alcohol he spilled over you. His hand fixes on the other side of you, hovering over you possessively, his hunch creating a most exquisite sight of his broad shoulders to behold as he drinks the shot from your belly button like a professional. Even pokes his tongue inside to make you jump out of ticklishness. Another few kitten licks to your skin, leaving your stomach wet enough to be cooled by the breeze of the A/C, he ends it with an open mouthed kiss on your upper abdomen, biting down onto the flesh.

To coordinate his attention, your hands come to his curls, tangling in them to draw him back up to your face, where he grins at the reminder of his destination. You offer the lime to him, and he takes it by enveloping it in his mouth, lips overlaying yours as he tongues you over the fruit. Sloppy and clumsy, he doesn't hold back until his teeth are ready to sink into the porous green skin to draw it out of you. You make a noise of surprise as he detaches, holding his loyal eye contact as he repositions the lime using his tongue to bite into the meat of it, taking advantage of its bitterness and tang to rewrite the traces of alcohol on his breath. An index finger and a thumb pinch the ends of the slice, and it's removed with a sodden pop. Once again you're left speechless and breathing hard by your older boyfriend using your young body for shots.

[nickstarking]

Introducing a Slytherin boy from Tom Riddle's gang era: Thaddeus Nott

Faceclaim: Hayden Christensen

Height: 6′ (1.83 m)

Eye color: White/Gray

Hair color: Brown

Fun fact: He is the future father of Theodore Nott.

He is blind.

Thaddeus Nott | Personality

- Calm and collected, Thaddeus exudes a quiet confidence, rarely letting his blindness define him or hold him back.

- Has a sharp sense of humor, often using dry wit and sarcasm to disarm anyone who makes assumptions about his disability.

- Remarkably perceptive, he notices small details in conversations and people’s behaviors that others overlook, making him an excellent observer despite his blindness.

- Takes pride in his painting, using magic and touch to create stunning works of art, often surprising others with his talent.

- Deeply loyal to his best friend Alexi Avery, frequently acting as the steady, grounding presence to balance Alexi’s chaotic energy.

- Prefers to stay out of unnecessary conflicts, but when provoked, his sharp tongue and calm demeanor can make his insults sting like a whip.

- Thrives on structure and routine, finding comfort in predictable patterns, but also enjoys occasional chaos when Alexi drags him into trouble.

- Has a knack for strategic thinking, often able to devise clever plans or solutions, even when others underestimate him.

- Finds humor in the misconceptions people have about blindness, sometimes intentionally playing along to mess with them before revealing the truth.

- Beneath his calm exterior, he harbors a quiet ambition to prove his worth, not just to others, but to himself.

- He wears glasses that look like prescription glasses even though he doesn't need them because he thinks it gives him a more intellectual vibe.

- He is addicted to cigarettes.

Thaddeus Nott | Family Dynamics

Father:

- Strict and traditional, with high expectations, he strongly believes in the purity of blood and wants Thaddeus to uphold the Nott family legacy.

- Struggles to accept Thaddeus' blindness, viewing it as a weakness, which creates a tense and expectation-filled relationship.

- Despite his criticism, he shows quiet pride when Thaddeus overcomes challenges or displays his intelligence and talents.

Mother:

- Warmer and more understanding, though submissive to her husband's authority, she tries to support Thaddeus without openly defying the father.

- Encourages Thaddeus in his hobbies, especially painting, even if it's not considered "traditional" for the family.

- Has an almost obsessive concern for Thaddeus' safety, sometimes becoming overprotective.

Family Legacy:

- The Notts are known for their loyalty to pureblood ideals and their ties to other traditional families, such as the Malfoys and Averys.

- Thaddeus' blindness is considered a "blemish" by some within their extended family and society, though he rarely cares about their opinions.

- The family values appearances, which pressures Thaddeus to excel in other areas, such as magical abilities or his artistic talent.

Overall Dynamics:

- Despite the conflicts, Thaddeus feels a strong sense of duty toward the Nott family name, though he expresses it in unconventional ways.

- He maintains a complicated relationship with his parents, trying to prove his blindness doesn’t diminish his worth while resisting being completely shaped by family traditions.

Thaddeus Nott | Friend

- Thaddeus doesn’t make friends easily, preferring a small, tight-knit circle over shallow acquaintances. Once he considers someone a friend, his loyalty is unwavering.

- Often the voice of reason among his friends, he balances out their impulsiveness with his composed and thoughtful demeanor.

- Uses humor and sarcasm to connect with friends, often playfully teasing them or poking fun at their antics, especially Alexi Avery’s clumsiness.

- He doesn’t need others to defend him; he handles teasing or rude comments about his blindness with sharp wit or dismissive humor, earning his friends’ respect.

- Despite his reserved nature, Thaddeus is a supportive friend, quietly pushing his friends to reach their potential and celebrating their victories.

- While he avoids unnecessary conflicts, he won’t hesitate to defend his friends if they’re wronged, using his intellect and sharp tongue as weapons.

- Shares his love for painting and art with friends, sometimes even painting them or inviting them to sit with him while he works.

- Prefers meaningful conversations over small talk, often discussing personal ambitions, family struggles, or philosophical ideas with his closest friends.

Dynamic with Alexi Avery:

- Acts as a grounding force for Alexi’s chaotic energy, often reigning him in or pointing out flaws in his wild plans.

- Secretly enjoys Alexi’s terrible jokes, even if he rolls his eyes and pretends to be annoyed.

- Relies on Alexi to bring spontaneity and excitement to his life, even when it leads to occasional trouble.

Thaddeus Nott | As Part of Tom Riddle’s Group

- Thaddeus uses his sharp mind and perception to contribute strategically to the group, often finding solutions or insights others overlook.

- Though not the loudest or most dominant, his calm demeanor and intelligent observations earn him respect within the group.

- Thaddeus is fiercely loyal to Tom Riddle, believing in his vision.

- Rarely fazed by the darker activities of the group, he maintains a composed exterior, which makes him a reliable and steady presence.

- Deep down, he struggles with some of the group’s more extreme actions but buries his doubts to avoid being seen as weak or disloyal.

- His blindness has sharpened his ability to read tone, emotion, and behavior, making him an expert at detecting lies or hidden motives, which Tom Riddle values.

- Uses his painting as a way to process the moral ambiguity of his involvement, often creating haunting or symbolic pieces that reflect his inner conflict.

- Respects Riddle’s intellect and charisma, feeling a mix of admiration and intimidation.

- Tom sees value in Thaddeus’ insights and unique talents but manipulates his insecurities to keep him loyal.

- Often the mediator when conflicts arise, using his sarcasm and wit to defuse tension.

- Respected for his calm under pressure, but some members may underestimate him due to his blindness, much to their detriment.

- Acts as a stabilizing force for Alexi Avery, ensuring his friend doesn’t make foolish mistakes that could jeopardize their place in the group.

- While he fits seamlessly into the group, he sometimes questions the cost of his allegiance, torn between loyalty to his friends and his own moral boundaries.

Thaddeus Nott | Toxic Traits

- While calm and composed, Thaddeus often struggles to openly express his deeper emotions, leaving his partner or friends feeling neglected or unsure of his true feelings.

- Uses sarcasm to deflect serious conversations or avoid addressing uncomfortable emotions, which can come across as dismissive.

- Prefers to handle his problems alone, often shutting others out or refusing help, even when he truly needs it.

- When upset, Thaddeus may resort to subtle jabs or quiet resentment instead of confronting issues directly, leading to unresolved tensions.

- In arguments, he can become cold and unresponsive, prioritizing logic over emotion, which might make others feel invalidated or unheard.

- While he seems confident, his fear of being seen as weak due to his blindness drives him to overcompensate, sometimes making decisions to prove a point rather than for the right reasons.

- Tends to assume the worst in people or situations, which can dampen the optimism of those around him or strain relationships with overly hopeful individuals.

- While deeply loyal to a small circle, he can be indifferent or dismissive toward those he doesn’t value, creating a perception of arrogance.

- His sharp intellect and dry humor can sometimes be weaponized to subtly manipulate situations or people to his advantage.

- Struggles to let people see his flaws or fears, maintaining an emotional wall that prevents deeper connections.

Thaddeus Nott | Boyfriend

- Thaddeus pays close attention to the little things, surprising his partner with gestures that show he truly listens and understands their needs.

- Offers steady emotional support, being a calm presence in moments of stress or uncertainty, helping his partner see the bigger picture.

- His dry sense of humor and subtle sarcasm make conversations with him engaging and entertaining, often leaving his partner smiling.

- Expresses his affection through his art, painting pieces inspired by his partner or creating symbolic works that hold special meaning for their relationship.

- Never rushes his partner, offering them the time and space to be themselves, and is always willing to adapt to their pace.

- Prefers meaningful discussions over surface-level chatter, often diving into philosophical topics, dreams, or vulnerabilities with his partner.

- While he’s not overtly possessive, he ensures his partner feels safe and supported, standing up for them in his calm but firm way if needed.

- Teases his partner playfully, using his wit to lighten situations or make them laugh, but never crosses a line that might hurt their feelings.

- Values his own space and routines but always makes his partner feel prioritized, balancing independence and togetherness effortlessly.

- While not overly sentimental, he surprises his partner with unique gestures, like sharing a quiet moment in his painting studio or crafting personalized gifts.

- Sensitive to his partner’s emotions and boundaries, he ensures they feel comfortable and valued, never pressuring them into anything.

- Without making it obvious, he keeps a close watch on his partner’s well-being, using his sharp perception to notice when something’s wrong and offering help before being asked.

Thaddeus Nott | Intimacy

- Thaddeus approaches intimacy with care, ensuring his partner feels comfortable and cherished, never rushing the moment.

- Despite his blindness, he has an exceptional ability to sense his partner’s emotions, responding to their needs with sensitivity and attentiveness.

- Takes time to create a meaningful atmosphere, whether through quiet conversation beforehand or subtle gestures to make the experience special.

- Incorporates his dry wit and light teasing to ease nerves, using humor to make the moment feel natural and personal.

- Relies on physical connection to express his emotions, his movements slow and deliberate, as if memorizing every detail of the experience.

- His blindness allows him to be fully present, making his partner feel like the center of his attention without distractions.

- Frequently checks in with his partner, using his calm demeanor and soothing voice to ensure they feel safe and valued throughout.

- Stays close after the moment, offering comforting words, affectionate touches, or even a quiet gesture like sharing a blanket or suggesting they rest together.

- Finds ways to make each experience unique, incorporating his artistic nature into small details that make his partner feel treasured.

- Ensures the experience is mutual and meaningful, respecting boundaries and placing his partner’s comfort above all else.

[mydarlingdearestdead]

"It's a strange set up." He commented, "World class doctor. Technological prodigy... And then just a man. Hayden Loyal. No university degree. Just a man. A man who is acting heir to one of the richest families on the planet."

Odessa sighed, "I have full hiring permission." She told him, "And as long as you're in this base, I outrank you... So does Loyal, actually. Funny, huh?"

The supposed 'Captain' leaned conspiratorially toward her, "Doctor Halliway... I would urge you not to let your... affection for Mr Loyal cloud your judgement."

She replied simply, "Replace the guy in charge of security? God, no. He's the one with the Netflix password."

"I will not sway you on this, will I?"

Odessa exchanged slight smiles with the captain, "Not in a million years, no."

He took is leave in that moment. With a tip of his hat and a flourish of his coat. Odessa likened the exit to that of a magician's final performance. For one horrible minute the torments of childhood came back to her- Clowns, invoking lunacy. Acrobats, defying gravity itself. Ringmasters, demonstrating power beyond the realm of possibility.

She shuddered, "Nice trick, Captain."

[mydearestdarlingdead]

There's nothing more crack-fic than using my existing ocs for my Torchwood 4 thing just because I am not bothered with character creation today

[loveislandthegame]

thoughts on todays volume ! well…i can’t say it was uneventful

i enjoyed the podium challenge! i wouldn’t say it was “fun to play” because the entire thing was on rails, but it gave us some reasonable drama. plus MC actually got some wins for once, rather than automatically losing for the sake of a diamond option

next up is some random date, it was mostly just eavesdropping on other couples, and then we have a dance off ??😭 anyways, i danced with lisbeth, it was very cute

then we have spin the bottle! jesse chose to kiss MC and obviously i went all in

for the diamond option, you actually can pick tristan (and interestingly enough, he has hearts. i'm starting to think he really is the enemies to lovers route 💀💀💀) i just couldn’t resist the mess

but then i was considering a replay, because choosing him means i probably won't be able to kiss lisbeth—

sike ! she points the bottle right at MC and we kiss her too. anyways, this was the most fun i’ve had in the villa by far (with that being said, after the results of this volume i might actually replay to choose lisbeth for the diamond scene 😭)

i was dreading whatever gesture hayden had planned for MC, but at the very last second lisbeth swoops in 🎉 unfortunately that means i have to read dialogue about "the LI i'm forced to be with being sad about being turned down" for the one millionth time. i wish female LIs (or slowburns in general) could be a choice early on instead of forcing us into these awkward situations (even if we can't be coupled up for storyline reasons, FB could have one of the girls talk to MC about romantic gestures, give us some "if someone here did a gesture for me, i'd love if it was..." type of dialogue, and then have every LI to choose from. it's not that hard luv)

anyways, lisbeth also has some dialogue about how i also chose her for the hot tub date and the hideaway, i thought that was a cool detail! (and it’s nice to not get treated like you’re automatically on a hoe route as a wlw player, that was one of my biggest complaints with the 2 previous seasons)

we go to the treehouse and catch franki kissing tristan, i would say “clap if you care” but it’s all gonna go downhill from here, so…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

we go back to the rest of lisbeth’s gesture: looking at the constellations, and it was so adorable ! however, i should’ve known that the line about the pleiades was foreshadowing what happens next

side note before it all kicks off, the new outfits in this volume were giving me life ! putting "goth PLEASEEEEE" in every FB survey question about clothes finally paid off

next up, we got some season 5 energy with everyone dogpiling MC. common sense and critical thinking completely out the window. mind you, everybody that was in the dressing room saw franki steal MC’s perfume. mind you, my MC doesn’t even wear lipstick. mind you, our own LI defends us and somehow we still get dumped (UPDATE: i said tristan didn’t vote for MC but he actually did when i replayed. maybe it’s a glitch, maybe i’m illiterate, maybe it's maybelline) before we go, lisbeth tells MC that she'll wait for her. then we got some season 6 energy with “dumped MC actually being sent to casa” …or coming back to the main villa as a casa girl 🤷🏽

but more importantly, we got dumped for two whole weeks ??? that’s pretty much years in love island terms, im sure our LIs managed to stay loyal but i have no idea how they’d do that without getting dumped (i could see lisbeth and jesse staying together in a friend couple, but idk about hayden/ethan/milo) can't wait for all the "pay gems to learn about what happened" scenes 🙄

speaking of gem scenes, the way i thought the option to open the door was gonna be for one of our LIs 😭 i already said this in my last post, but i have unlimited gems and i still feel robbed. in the game i ended up forgiving franki, just because there wasn’t an option to throw hands (and i do agree with the option that ideally, tristan would’ve been dumped instead lol) but i definitely do not forgive her, choosing to walk after letting MC take the fall is some of the most pathetic bullshit i've ever seen (so what was the point of throwing MC under the bus, you bozo !!!)

overall... what on earth !? i'm gagged, mainly because i cannot believe my prediction of MC getting dumped was correct. granted, we’re gonna be returning, but this is so unserious 😭 i'm sure the game won’t let us be more than mildly upset with the islanders who got us dumped, but trust and believe my MC will be burning that villa down when she returns.

(in case you're wondering, i'm still gonna romance tristan...because i live for the drama and his route will probably be "uncharted territory." in other words, i don't think a single person is gonna be romancing him after this shit, & i'm curious to see what it's like. he's 100% not my endgame tho 💀 i prefer sweetie pie LIs . jesse and lisbeth all the way)

[upon-sunflower-trails]

bald is the new blond?

richard hayden x reader | oneshot | 1290 words

work below the cut!

“Say one word to Y/N and I will kill you, do you understand me?!”

Richard’s shrieking words rattled around in Tommy’s brain now as you bemoaned your relationship with Richard to him.

“It’s like he’s… hiding something! He never lets me stay over, even after almost a year of serious dating. I never want to make him uncomfortable or push something on him, and I let him know that—he said that wasn’t the reason, though. I don’t know what he could be hiding, he knows I don’t care if he snores or has to wear some embarrassing mouthguard while he sleeps,” you ranted. Tommy had invited you out to lunch since Michelle was out of town visiting her parents and he needed some company while his girlfriend was gone.

You sighed, fiddling with the straw wrapper on the table. “I dunno, Tommy… I’m starting to wonder if he even likes me, you know?” Your tone softened as you winced like a wounded animal. Your eyes traveled to the bustling crowd of the restaurant as you took a long sip from your drink.

Tommy’s chest tightened at your saddened state. He mentally scolded the man for making you feel this way over something so insignificant! Sure, he had made a promise to Richard, and Tommy considered himself a great and loyal friend. But you were also his friend, and he couldn’t just stand by and watch you be hurt! Tommy straightened up in his seat, clearing his throat.

“Y/N, he’s bald!” He suddenly blurted out. You nearly choked on your drink, setting it down as you coughed.

“What?” you laughed, tone incredulous. Surely Tommy was just making some sort of odd joke. Your boyfriend had hair, after all. And what did being bald have to do with any of your relationship issues at hand? You just shook your head at Tommy. “Quit being funny, Tommy. I’m being serious.”

Tommy’s eyes went wide and his hands gesticulated wildly as he explained. “No, Y/N, I’m being serious! He’s bald, swear on it! He’s, like, super insecure about it! When him and I went on our big sales trip to save the factory, his hair flew off at one point. It’s a toupee, man! He made me swear not to tell you!” he exclaimed, slamming his hands down on the table as he panted. A small smile broke onto your face.

“He’s bald?”

“As an eagle!”

“Oh my god…” you stood up from your seat, grinning like a madman. “He’s bald!” Tommy watched you as you went, calling you back.

“Hey, you gotta pay for your share!” he cried. You shouted back to him that you’d pay him back later. Tommy chuckled, shaking his head as he watched you dodge through the busy restaurant. He muttered something about being in love as he returned to sipping down his drink, ripping open a sugar packet before the realization of what he’d told you donned on him.

“WAIT, DON’T TELL HIM I SAID ANYTHING!” But you were already gone. Tommy sunk down in his seat, deflating. He’d just have to avoid Richard for the time being… maybe forever.

You pulled into Richard’s driveway, still smirking to yourself at your newfound revelation. All the times he got antsy when you played with his hair, when he accidentally smacked your hands away as you carded them through his hair while kissing. The reason he’d never let you stay for the night was because he was wearing a toupee, for crying out loud! The man slept bald!

You shut your car door as you all but skipped up to his front door, ringing the doorbell with a sweet smile on your face. Richard answered, his annoyed expression at once shifting to pleasantly surprised.

“Oh, Y/N! I thought you weren’t coming over ‘til later.” You smirked, pushing past him into the house.

“Well, you know. Plans change,” you replied smoothly. He gave you a look, raising one eyebrow as you practically gallivanted through the house.

He chuckled at your attitude, crossing his arms and leaning against the doorframe of his living room. “What’s got you in such a good mood?” He finally asked as you turned to look at him, eyes glimmering.

“Oh, nothing…” You moved towards him, hands clasped behind your back. “It’s just that a little birdy told me a secret that I’ve been dying to know.”

Richard scoffed, flicking your forehead gently as you stood in front of him now. “What, did Tommy finally tell you about the Meat Lover’s pizza he stashed in my trunk for about a month?” He joked. You shook your head, nose scrunching.

“No. I didn’t need to know about that,” you commented before continuing. You leaned into Richard, kissing up his neck before your lips reached his ear.

“He told me your secret.”

Richard froze, hands that were placed on your hips suddenly stalling. He swallowed thickly, stuttering out a nervous laugh. “Oh, heh, you got me. I never learned how to use an abacus! Haha, silly me,” he muttered as you tutted, shaking your head.

“He told me about this,” you whispered, ruffling his hair. Richard immediately began wildly defending himself.

“Okay, look! It’s not my fault that pattern baldness runs in my family, alright?! I already lost most of my hair by the time I was twenty-two, so I had to do something! And then you came along, and I knew you wouldn’t like me if you really knew, but then we started dating and I didn’t know what to do! I figured I could just lie my way through it, but as things got more serious, I wasn’t sure how I’d keep this up!” He turned away from you and began pacing as he ranted, running his hands down his face. “I don’t want to upset you, it’s the last thing I ever want to do. But I was so deep in the lie that I didn’t know what to do!”

He sat down on his couch now, pulling his feet up as he propped his elbow up on the arm of the couch, massaging his temples. “I’m sorry, Y/N. If you don’t wanna date me now, knowing about this, I understand. Just… can we at least stay friends?”

You sat down on the couch with your boyfriend, gently rubbing his back. “Richard, look at me.” He did as you said, eyes weary. “I never would’ve cared that you were bald. And I’d be crazy to throw away what I consider the best year of my life just because you wear a toupee. I love you, and you know that.” You pressed a kiss to his cheek, grinning. “I know I’ve told you how attractive I find you, but I’d never be that shallow.”

Richard laughed breathily, pulling you flush to his side by your waist. “Thanks, sweetheart…” He kissed the top of your head, smiling. “I love you, too. Even if you’re secretly bald.” You scoffed at his joke, dramatically laying a hand against your forehead.

“Drats, you’ve discovered my secret! Two baldies in love, ‘til the end of time.” Both of you chuckled before you cuddled into one another, turning the TV on and flipping through the channels.

Richard took a deep breath in, looking at you as some sitcom droned on in the background. “You… wanna stay over tonight?” He asked, tone cautious. Your eyes immediately left the screen, turning to the man next to you. You nodded enthusiastically, causing your boyfriend to laugh. “Alright, alright! Then it’s settled.”

He drummed his fingers against your hips as you laid your head back on his shoulder, watching the show filled with laugh tracks on the television. Richard sighed contently.

He was happy to have such a weight lifted from his chest, knowing how lucky he was to have you.

That, however, did not change the fact that he was going to kill Tommy for telling you.

[bloodlegacies]

I'm loving this 🤩 so long story short

Erianne the Gran Duchess was, and still is, in love with the king. Cheated on her husband, had a daughter with him, and saw Serah being raised by another woman. Jelaous of (of mom but sadly not anymore) MC and the Queen. Would love to marry the king, would do it if there would be a way to not ruin her reputation.

Alexieil smart man, good man, mom's bff, unlucky in spouse department.

King trash in love with mom. Cheated his wife with a friend (? Were they friends? What kind of relationship him and Erianne had?). Had an illigitimate heir. Hates Eleazar and MC because of mom and his twisted pride. Try to force his child with deception, in an arranged marriage. Screw that up. Spends time being arrogant and hypocritical and psycologically ruin his child.

Mom loved dad, not her best decision but she made him better and way more dangerous. Great mom. Smart woman. Scary woman. Great bff.

Dad loves mom and MC. Great at traumatizing his child. Very poor at showing love and respect. Prideful. Similarities with the king trash.

Cecilia bff with Hayden. Very protective of Caio. Smart woman. Good woman. Wise woman.

Hayden traumatized daddy issues. Dead sister. In love with MC. Sweet and charming. Risk taker.

Caio shy scared boy. Scared and horny of/for MC (if romanced). Sweet, kind, brave. Deadly.

Tyler massive daddy issue. Anger issues. Loyal. Risk lover. MC bff.

Elia sunshine. That's all. Just pure perfect sunshine.

Nix fae problem. Followed by MC problem. Hot. Smart. Mage.

Perfect ,just perfect👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️

[evilstalks]

FULL NAME. michael audrey myers NICKNAME. the boogeyman, the shape, evil on two legs, the babysitter killer ALIASES. none PRONOUNS. he/him, though he does not mind it/they SIZE. 6'9 AGE. 21 generally speaking. he's 21 in 1978 ZODIAC. libra SPOKEN LANGUAGES. english

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 ―

HAIR. a very light brown, almost dirty blonde. curly and to the nape of his neck FACIAL HAIR. none EYES. baby blue, although after facing off laurie, his left eye is a pale, scarred over white SKIN TONE. extremely pale BODY TYPE. tall and with a lot of lean muscle. he has very strong arms and his body is hard overall but he doesn't have a 6-pack, he's just very fit and very long VOICE. depends on which fc I'm using. if it's hayden then hayden is the vc and if it's asa then asa is the vc. DOMINANT HAND. right, though when it comes to using his knife, he can skillfully use both POSTURE. straight as a fucking ruler. michael does not slouch. his head is always held high or at a neutral stance and his spine is always straight. it's the stance of someone with confidence and also someone extremely stiff lol SCARS. the most noticeable one is the one over his left eye which has caused blindness in that eye. he has several small scars on his hands and fingers and multiple bullet wounds all over his torso and one on his right thigh, too. BIRTHMARKS. none besides a lil beauty mark on the left side of his chin MOST NOTABLE FEATURES. ummm his mask? lol but without his mask, he has a very intimidating and unsettling presence but he is also extremely beautiful. and SUPER TALL.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 ―

PLACE OF BIRTH. haddonfield, illinois HOMETOWN. haddonfield SIBLINGS. judith Myers (deceased) and laurie strode PARENTS. deborah Myers (deceased), unknown father, though he had a stepfather named steve

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ―

OCCUPATION. none, loser is unemployed CURRENT RESIDENCE. generally speaking, haddonfield FINANCIAL STATUS. he grew up lower middle class and well, he has never had a job or any source of income since he has been state property all his life, so his financial status is nonexistent pretty much. he's homeless and poor essentially lol DRIVER'S LICENSE. does not have one but he does know how to drive CRIMINAL RECORD. officially, one charge of first-degree murder against judith Myers VICES. none

𝐒𝐄𝐗 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ―

SEXUAL ORIENTATION. mostly aromantic/asexual, but he will experience attraction towards both men and female when the Right One comes along PREFERRED EMOTIONAL ROLE. he wants to be dominant but he honestly falls more into a submissive role in relationships PREFERRED SEXUAL ROLE. dominant for the most part TURN OFFS. he's a virgin so he doesn't really know, but uh, good people turn him off for sure lol. TURN ON'S. all the horrible shit you can think of for the most part (excluding certain body fluids). murdering, stalking, knifeplay, bloodplay, gore-- yeah...... LOVE LANGUAGE. quality time and gift giving. and yes "quality time" for him might just be standing near his partner in silence, watching them RELATIONSHIP TENDENCIES. UMMMMM well, Michael is... very unwell mentally. truly sick in the head and not normal in any sense of the word. he is extremely possessive. he gets jealous a lot too and if he gets jealous he will murder the person making him feel that way. he's also just a pretty terrible partner to have bc he doesn't speak, and even though he does use ASL in some verses a bit, it's limited and he does not really communicate how he feels or what he thinks, so being with him is a guessing game. he is also irritable and especially in dbd verse he will not hesitate to maim his partner if they get on his bad side. but he is also extremely loyal and will not betray them or let anybody hurt them, and he will find things important to them and gift it to them.

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 ―

CHARACTER'S THEME TUNE. stabbing in the dark by ice nine kills and Michael by rob zombie <3 HOBBIES TO PASS THE TIME. stalking, dissociating. murder. LEFT OR RIGHT BRAINED. right? SELF-CONFIDENCE LEVEL. it's a strange thing because while he is confident in himself, he has never thought about his confidence. but he does not have any insecurities and knows he is a Force to reckon with. when it comes to his appearance he has no opinion at all about what he looks like. he has no idea how beautiful he is RIPPPPPP

[newbiespud]

The Case for Hayden Tenno

At the end of my Let's Play of Dark Sector - the spiritual lost lamb of Warframe's long, tangled development history - I went into why I thought Dark Sector still has a grip on the minds and imaginations of those who know about it, sprinkling comments to the effect of "Oooh, is this going to tie in to Dark Sector?" below every Warframe content update, despite the game itself being a pretty mid-to-bland 2000s console shooter that wouldn't be worth the emotional investment on its own. During the credits of Dark Sector, I had just played the game for seven hours straight, and while I had the full theory in my head, I don't think I communicated it very clearly due to how tired I was. So let's take another stab at it.

Hayden Tenno, the protagonist of Dark Sector - both the 2004 concept video and the 2008 game - is, on a meta level, an astonishingly tragic figure among video game protagonists. He worked hard and did his job and stuck with the project all the way to the end, even through all the executive meddling, and it's a crime that he hasn't gotten more recognition for his loyalty and service in the aftermath of the success of Warframe, in the universe in which he was originally meant to be the star. The man was robbed of his glory by unfortunate circumstances, but he showed up anyway.

Like, look at the timeline in terms of an actor playing in a movie or a TV series. Hayden Tenno signs up for this sci-fi series called Dark Sector. They shoot the pilot and everything and start pitching to investors. The word comes down: Not another fucking sci-fi series, we're not going to compete with Halo, make changes or you're not getting funding. So this slapfight goes back and forth and the end result changes the entire concept from sci-fi cosmic horror to modern-day supernatural horror. Hayden is lucky he's not ordered to wear an eyepatch in a World War I setting.

Any actor who signed up for the original sci-fi concept would be well within their rights to say, "Nope, this is not what I signed up for, this is a completely different project, I'm leaving." But Hayden doesn't do that. He's still signed up to be the protagonist of "Dark Sector," and even though "Dark Sector" is extremely different from what he originally acted in and shot, he's gonna be the protagonist of "Dark Sector" anyway.

In this analogy, Hayden Tenno is not some legendary actor. He signed up for a sci-fi B-movie, he ended up in a supernatural B-movie, and he delivers a B-movie performance. But he shows up and does his job without complaint or putting on airs, and he does what needs to be done to get the project out the door and for the studio lights to stay on. Absolutely steadfast and loyal from beginning to end. And after that exhausting saga, knowing that a sequel is deeply unlikely, he retires as a video game protagonist and moves on, fading into obscurity.

And THEN, irony of ironies, that original concept gets revived at the studio four years later, reimagined with a new cast and new structure, and it takes off like wildfire. Warframe. Without Hayden Tenno. The executives had been wrong and the original creators of the concept had been right. Hayden Tenno got shunted into a borderline unrelated B-movie for nothing, sacrificed a potentially star-making debut for a cult not-even-classic.

Is all that accurate to say? Not exactly, there's no telling that Dark Sector in the mid-2000s would have performed as well as Warframe over the 2010s. But it makes for a compellingly tragic meta-narrative when you look at the role of Hayden.

This is why I think Dark Sector has a clutch on people's imaginations once they learn about it. Because it's a legit tragedy that Hayden hasn't gotten a piece of the Warframe pie after working so hard and sacrificing so much for the concept initially. On a meta level, his hard work and loyalty as a character deserves a reward, maybe in the form of a cameo or even a remake that can fit in better to the Warframe eternalist multiverse.

Is a grand comeback for Hayden Tenno likely? No, but it would make the perfect happy ending to this tragic tale, and that's why Dark Sector remains so compelling.