#Rydigan

[lilac-den]

I sure do miss the angst hahaha—— jokes aside, how will the TSR ROs react if MC were in their clothes??

Maverick: He would feel very tender, if that makes sense! Just the sight of MC in his clothes gives him a sense of warmth, even if the clothes are a bit too big or small for MC! Of course, he's a little feral over it too, especially if MC's only wearing his shirt that subtly reaches to the mid thigh...

Rydigan: This man would be wishing for MC to wear his clothes more often - and maybe wish for opportunities to wear theirs, if they're willing!

Ittania: She would be fawning over how cute MC is in her clothes! I won't lie though, I feel she would be oblivious of the implications if people see MC wearing Ittania's clothes and just think "Friends do it all the time, right?"

But when asked if she has shared her clothes with others, she would have this pinched expression and go "I don't think they would look as good in them as MC."

Enid: It'd be a miracle if Enid would even allow it, let alone MC being able to fit in them. But she does have this idea of getting clothes more suitable for MC with her perfume. Totally not because she wants MC to be reminded of her while wearing these clothes. Nope!

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My mc for “The sole Reminiscence” by @lilac-den

Name: Xander Val’hai

Pronouns: He/him

Orientation: Gay

Romancing: Rydigan

Build: Athletic

Height: 6’2

Scar: over his heart

Hobby/interest: plushies

Ability: elemental

Combat stats: 15% diplomacy and 27% sorcery

I like to imagine he had been crushing on Ry for awhile in the og world but was too much of a coward to confess. Will most likely remain a coward for awhile in this world as well

Don’t expect the positive and Lax stat to remain that way. I’m gonna make him stressed the hell out in the future chapters

Usually I let my mc’s be happy but not this time. He will not be able to be around the gang without feeling constant guilt I promise you that

I imagine he liked having long hair so he could bug the others to braid it for him. He probably thought about cutting it short but couldn’t bring himself to

Can definitely tell this game will most likely make my cry in the future. Second chance type stories really get to me for some reason

The game is still in the early parts but I’ve liked what I’ve seen so far and can’t wait to see more. I’m a fan of the writing in both this game and in “The voice of Silverking”

The picrews I used for Xander

[lilac-den]

Ok. So... You know that the fandom exist an au call Actor AU right? If the TSR ROs are all actors, how would they be?

A...Actor AU...? 😶 I'm not gonna lie, I am so clueless on this part. But from what I looked up, it tells of characters actually being actors who play in a movie, series, etc...?

So if u mean how the ROs are like if they were actors of TSR... 🤔 I'll answer, but I can imagine the casts all becoming pretty good friends cuz of how well the chemistry is.

Maverick: Still pretty stone-faced/hard to read but by then, his fellow cast members (mainly Rydigan, Ittania, Enid and MC) would have catch hints of how to read him. His parents r still horrible, but in the Actor AU, they're probably separated and he has already cut ties from them.

In his romance tho, he would probably stare at MC a lot, side-eying and taking glances. The crew would probs comment how Maverick is a lot more intense and focused when its scenes between just him and MC...

Rydigan: Even off screen, he's the life of the party and the one who remembers each and every crew members' names. If it isn't his charming smile people fawn for, it's his cheery personality. Wouldn't surprise me if he got the acting gig cuz he was scouted randomly on the street. He's also the one who would probs suggest hanging out together, cementing the bond between the little group.

In his romance, he would try to chat with MC and the crew would note how Rydigan just instinctively knew which direction MC comes from or when MC would arrive on set.

Ittania: She's the one most excited about the role - it's her first big role, but she has done a lot of voice acting and cameo/background roles. Lots of people sees her as a cool, big sister type while others can't help but notice her due to the energy she radiates. Some of the crew and her agency are a little protective tho, given her naive and oblivious nature.

In her romance, she'd be the first one putting an arm around MC's shoulder and greeting her really casually and closely. She'd want to hang out with MC and even ask them if they're down to practice their lines together to better prepare the scenes they have together. Might ask MC if they want to do some voice acting with her too, like a collab.

Enid: She's a very high-demand actress. The crew are surprised the directors and producers even managed to get her to accept the role offer. She's very diligent and doesn't like to make mistakes. She's a bit tough to befriend, but Maverick, Rydigan and Ittania got through her icy exterior. With MC, she'd thought MC might just be a newbie who got lucky until she had a scene with them or she saw how they acted out the scene of the Prologue (the one with the apartment). She's impressed by how much anguish MC managed to act and thus, her opinion of them improved (she refuses to admit that this was the moment she started being their fan).

In her romance, she'd be pretty tough on MC but not out of malice. She has seen how rough the acting world can be and while the gang provides helpful advice, she brings out the harsher criticism. Like how MC's body language isn't portraying right or how they're too casual instead of awkward for a scene about discomfort, little stuff like that. But on rough days, like if MC mess up big time, she'd stay near them and just be that comforting presence before passing a coffee can to MC, a silent way of cheering them up.

Bonus

Sylphina: MC's manager who got roped into the role because the director saw how she behaves with MC and just went "You'll do!" She didn't want to at first, but ended up relenting at MC's request.

Ben: One of the most well-known actors in the industry, a very A-list actor. Is probably the one who dragged recruited MC into the acting business, especially having them join the same agency as zim.

Thank you for the ask, anon!

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Oooohhh, I like how accurate it is for the ROs to act exactly that way, Maverick’s trying not to think dishonored of MC, Rydigan smoothly changing the conversation, Ittania just so excited to know someone new and unconsciously direct others' interests, Enid being wary of the fact the scars seems like battle scars... They're all fit to the ROs character, can't wait to see them in the near future chapter 2. Now, what would the ROs reaction be if someone really try to disregard MC due to the scars? In fact... Can we get a snippet with all 4 of them include? (P.S.: I can absolutely imagine Sylphina holding a gun towards the said offenders and proclaim to ask: Who are you to deem my dearest cousin ugly!? Get out you creak, I promise I won't shot you! (Ittania would be clapping by sides lol

Honestly, I kinda want to add such a scene into the game. While MC is probably used to the scars and isn't ashamed of it, I can imagine them feeling more shameful of the fact they're letting the ROs hang out with them. After all, they have such a good reputation - why would they ever mingle with someone with hideous rumours? Which led to the scenario of:

Maverick: He would be quick to guard MC, asking strictly of what the offender dared say. "Regardless of the circumstances with their scars, [offender's name and title], offending a cousin of a Countess and a companion of the Princess is unbecoming of any noble. Am I to understand that not only are you offending the Princess's companion, but the Princess herself for choosing someone, as you said, 'so hideously disfigured'? Or you mean to insult Countess Sylphina's beloved and only relative, who you describe to be 'an uncouth, uncultured, misshapen Neanderthal' despite never having met even once before?"

Which leads to the offender stammering and stumbling out an apology and thus led to Maverick getting annoyed and remind the person of their station before letting them off with a warning.

Rydigan: "Hey now, what's all this about?" Rydigan would slide right into the conversation. "I'm terribly sorry for interrupting, but I could have sworn my ears were burning from the sounds of grisly comments."

"Oh, do not worry, Sir Rydigan. I was simply stating some facts with [Title] [Name] is all."

Rydigan's eyes sharpen and so did his smile, the tips of his fang-like teeth almost peeking out. "Facts, you say? Like what?"

"Oh!" The offender exclaims with excitement and starts. "Like how it must have been dreadful for them to receive such a horrendous scar from the fire, to live and walk about with it all day long."

"The fire?" Rydigan asks and tilts his head slightly, both curious and careful. "You mean the one that cost them their parents? The one where Countess Sylphina, who trades with your town the necessary food to survive the winter, lost her aunt and uncle before saving her precious cousin and only family?"

Sweat begins to bead upon the offender's forehead. "Uhm-"

"And you speak of living and walking about with the scar like it's a horrible thing." Rydigan releases [Name] from his hold but doesn't move away from them. "And yet, it is a proof of survival. Much like the scars our soldiers and knights obtained from fighting our battles as we lead them." A gleam comes onto Rydigan's eyes. "Unless you're saying...people who are scarred should perish and never see the light of day?"

The offender snaps. "Now don't you twist my words-"

"How am I twisting your words?" Rydigan blinks, surprised by such a reaction. But [Name] knows it's simply an innocent play. "Remember, you said so yourself." Rydigan clears his throat and impersonates the offender, word for word with clear pronunciation and tone. "It must have been dreadful to receive such a horrendous scar, to live and walk about it all day long." Rydigan spreads out a hand to the offender, presenting the figure to all watching this spectacle. "In fact, I believe our king and even the rulers before him bear scars from protecting our kingdom. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you think the royal family should perish too just for being scarred." He points at the offender casually. "Am I wrong?"

The flustered expression and tense silence surrounding the offender is enough for a smile to bloom upon Rydigan's face.

Ittania: "Hey!" Ittania walks on over immediately, startling the offender and [Name] with her booming voice. Before the offender could make out a comment or greeting, Ittania cuts to the chase. "What did I just hear you say?"

"Lady Ittania," the offender swallows nervously, places a hand upon their chest and then bow their head respectfully, "forgive me, I did not mean to sully your ears-"

"That's not what I asked." Ittania frowns. "I'm asking what did I just hear you say. You could tell me if you managed to tell [Title] [Name], right?"

"Uhm..." The offender glances at [Name] and, feeling that sense of protectiveness, Ittania moves to block their sight from [Name].

"Well?" Ittania crosses her arms against her chest, imposing an intimidating stance. The offender swallows again, sweat running down from their brow.

"I-I simply...simply made a comment about their appearance."

"And that comment happens to be?" The offender opens their mouth but no words escape. Irritated, Ittania emphasizes further. "Well? We're waiting." She growls out, like a warning.

At this point, the offender knew they're stuck in a hole. "I...said the Wan...Wanderer..."

"The Wanderer what?"

"...The Wanderer must be ashamed to think their scars are worth anything."

A heavy silence covers the room, like a heavy blanket committed to suffocating the party. It's so deathly silent that a pin drop might equate to the ring of a gong.

But what's palpable is the fury in Ittania's eyes, one of her hands gripping her crossed arm so hard that no doubt her muscles are probably bulging underneath her formal wear.

"So you're telling me," she starts, tense, "that you saw the Wanderer, who you never met before and is new to the capital, walked up to them and insulted them right off the bat?"

The offender nods.

Ittania steps to the side and gestures to [Name]. "Them. The person who saved Princess Bellarosa?"

Another, albeit very nervous, nod.

"...Are you a fucking idiot?!"

It took Maverick, Rydigan and [Name] to hold Ittania back and prevent her from spewing profanities befitting a sailor.

Enid: She heard it all, clear as day and just as loud as she would hear from standing right in front of the offender. It doesn't bother her nor does it matter to her. After all, people insult one another all the time - mostly behind their back. This is pretty much an introduction to nobility for the Wanderer. It's not such a big deal.

But boy, does the haughtiness in the offender's voice irritate her immensely.

As Enid sips upon her third glass of red wine, glaring at the sight of the offender laughing and mocking [Name] about the scars, she finds herself more and more annoyed by the niggling sensation inside her.

Then the offender sneered, reaching out-

"Hey!"

And just as sudden, the offender found their outfit stained with the colour of red wine.

"Oh my," Enid covers her mouth with her gloved hand, her other holding the wine glass dripping with the crimson liquid, "I'm very sorry about that, [Noble's title]."

"I'll say!" The offender exclaims, horrified by the new flaw upon their pricey outfit. "You ruined my outfit!"

"And I do so apologize for that." Enid lowers the hand on her mouth and smiles - a smile that doesn't reach her green orbs. "I just get so clumsy when I drank one too many drinks. After all, you never know how badly things could get from being intoxicated." She tries all her might to avoid glancing over at [Name]. The curiosity of their reaction is none of her concern. None at all. "Like spilling a drink...or offending the scarred noble who saved the Princess of our kingdom."

At the harsh implications in her tone, the offender stares at her, confused for a moment. But Enid has since dropped her smile and settles her wine glass upon the tray of a passing servant, letting said servant walk away with the empty glass before continuing.

"I suppose I wasn't clear enough." She turns her eyes back to the offender, gaze unwavering and face leaving little to tell. "Be grateful I stopped you with red wine before someone imprison you in grime for insulting the chosen companion of the Princess. Unless your goal was to highlight your outfit in red blood, that shade might just work."

"Lady Enid-"

Enid holds a hand up. "Do not try to guile your way out. Just walk away, stuff your mouth with food and save your breath. You've offended more than enough people as is."

"But Lady Enid, this is-!"

"If you believe this is preposterous," Enid glares, "shall I bring in Countess Sylphina to inform her of your needling towards her cousin? Or would you rather I inform the king that his daughter's companion is disregarded by his own subject just because of how they looked?"

The offender's tongue retracts deep in their mouth at that moment. Taking Enid's 'advice' to heart, they bow their head and barely mumble out something (an apology? A farewell? Something in between, from what Enid can make out) before turning and running for, as Enid mentioned, the food.

Enid finally decides to glance over to [Name]...and immediately her face displays a frustration at the satisfied feeling inside her upon seeing the shocked expression on their face.

"What?" She snaps at them in an instant. "They were getting annoying."

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Okay. So, imagine this. TSR MC's wearing a backless dress to an event, because it's the newest trend of the social world. MC wears it as it's a gift from one of the haute couture house that forms a closed relationship with Sylphina (in fact, the designer is obsessed with MC's charms), but here's a thing: MC's scars are shown, faint but visible (MC might have a scarf or silk between their waist to cover most of it, but...), and so people keep talking about it... What will the ROs reaction to be to this, assuming that they don't know MC that well enough yet... And, can we perhaps see one of the ROs siblings who's said to be a future designer too?

While there's no option for a back scar, I'll entertain this little scenario:

Maverick: He's known about malicious rumours, including ones about him, and he finds them something to be taken with a grain of salt. Still, the fact MC is walking among the ton with their scars showcased, Maverick would have that brief moment of curiosity before brushing it off as a rude thing to think about, especially if its a sensitive topic for MC.

All in all, I don't think he'll have much of an opinion with the rumours and unless one of the nobles try to harm MC, he'll just resort to watching from afar, unaware of how often his eyes glance towards them.

Rydigan: He's known as the most charming one amongst this little band of misfits and an excellent socialite. However, the moment Rydigan hears people whispering about MC, he'd smoothly cut in and somehow, the conversation turns from gossip about what MC's scars could mean to curiosity of what sort of person MC is. It might not be enough to stop the bad rumours, but at least people might be less susceptible to jumping the gun of who MC is.

Still, Rydigan would still approach MC regardless of the rumours and try to make conversation with MC. He'll ask about what they think of the food, how lovely their dress is, who might their dance partner be, etc. He would make an effort of getting to know MC.

Ittania: She'd probably bulldoze her way to MC from how excited she is to see Sylphina's cousin and treat her like a friend. She wouldn't really know about the rumours - or acknowledge them to be honest. Some people might think it's just Lady Ittania being gullible or naive but there are also other people who might consider talking to MC directly. After all, how bad could MC be if Ittania del Toro is talking to them so animatedly?

Enid: Hrmmm...Enid's the 'when there's smoke, there's fire' sort. While she knows rumours are far-fetched at times, it doesn't change the fact MC has those scars. The most common one to get is probably from either torture, accidents or battles. She would be on guard still and wouldn't try to talk to MC - though, she might coincidentally encounter MC, especially during a confrontation against nobles who thought MC might be easy pickings.

As for meeting Ittania's twin brother, who's an apprentice to her tailor dad; you might meet him in the future. 👀 Hopefully there isn't any bad impressions going on. . .It's too early to say though, so I can't make any promises.

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Say, how would the TSR ROs react when MC shyly turn away from first kiss while admitting they're not good and don't have any experience?

Maverick: Immensely surprised and incredibly pleased. He figured MC might have dated and even kissed before - who wouldn't with such a lovely person? But to know MC is completely new to the relationship and all its benefits? He would take it slow, let MC experience step by step (kiss on the cheek, then corner of the lips and so on, so forth!)

Rydigan: He would be torn between kissing MC even more or resist as he basically feel his heart clutch in their adorableness. Rydigan would cup MC's cheeks, kiss them on the nose before whispering that he can teach them as much as MC would like!

Ittania: She's in the same boat! She's just as nervous and she worries about it a little. How hard should she kiss? Does she need to tilt her head? Where should her hands go? Is tongue involved? Poor girl is so shy that she'd probably accidentally crush something in her hand if she was holding an item.

Enid: She may not show it too obviously, but she is shocked by an innocent MC - especially given how MC displays themselves, if they are known as a ruthless and/or daring person in public. Nonetheless, Enid understands how people need their own pace, so she would simply touch MC's hand and reassure them that both her and MC can take it one step at a time.

[lilac-den]

Don't answer this if you're not comfortable with it, for TSR, who are the Alpha, Beta or Omega?

Honestly, I love the Omegaverse trope XD so no worries!

Maverick: Alpha

Rydigan: Beta

Ittania: Omega

Enid: Alpha

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Everyone thinks Maverick and Enid is the scariest. In fact, it is Rydigan. One word from this guy and both Maverick and Enid would step aside and froze, with Ittania clapping from side (maybe?)

Kind of???

Rydigan's the 'diplomat' of the group. Maverick is good in a professional setting but Rydigan has that 'open, trustful' aura to him and it's easy for him to mingle and communicate with others. Out of all of them, Rydigan has the highest EQ. Everyone thinks Enid is the scariest and that's true; there is a lot to fear from her. Rydigan isn't someone to be afraid of (other than his lectures on very rare occasions).

Unless someone hurts MC.

Then no one knows when it'll hit them.

Only that it will.

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scenario asks: what things does mc do that TSR ROs finds it attractive???

Maverick: Whenever MC praises him or just gives shows of affection or love to him - he internally melts whenever he receives a headpat.

Rydigan: Breathing.

Ittania: Whenever MC takes charge, display a protective demeanour or a show of controlled strength. Tho I imagine she'd also be into yandere!MC too.

Enid: She won't admit it - but she always trails her eyes to MC whenever they enjoy food. She sees it as a chipmunk stuffing its cheeks with food.

[lilac-den]

(Previous ask was for tsr i forgot to specify!) So again, for TSR. If you haven't answered this already, who would the RO's marry fuck kill among the cast?

Yikes, that's gonna be rough XD I'mma assume by cast, u mean within the friend group.

So in the order of Fuck, Marry and Kill:

Maverick: MC, Ittania, Enid.

Rydigan: Maverick, MC, Enid.

Ittania: Enid, MC, she feels too guilty to choose.

Enid: MC, Ittania, Rydigan.

I can just imagine Enid asking why she got picked twice for being killed and Maverick says she's a 'formidable foe' while Rydigan just says she's the scariest 🤣

[lilac-den]

Rydigan (my brain: Ride-again) Don't mind if I do!

Knowing Rydigan, he'd probs be grinning ear to ear - while a little flushed in shy appreciation XD

[lilac-den]

This got me curious, what's the TSR ROs job when they're still in the old world? And what's their current work?

Maverick: His family comes from old money and while his parents were big spenders, Maverick brought the family back to its former glory - even more so after he cuts them of their allowance to a controlled, perhaps even miniscule, amount. He owns various businesses, so he isn't short on money.

Rydigan: He works as a bartender. In a dystopian world where drinking is as common as sleeping, it helps to have tips too from learning some good mixes and tricks to impress the masses. It's also an easy way for him to obtain information that could help in related stuff.

Ittania: She works in a construction company and rose up to a good position, enough to have her own team and receive high tier clients.

Enid: I imagine she'd be a researcher and a doctor of a small clinic. A lot of patients would request her because she's the best in the field - of course, she keeps up to date with the black market from time to time, keeping her ears up for any possible dangers or secrets that could be used to exploit those of higher class if there comes a time for them.

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Ally! In case this hasn't been asked, I wanted to know: In a scale from 1 to 10, how jealous are the ROs from TSR? How do they manifest it?

Maverick: About...7-8? He sees MC as this beautiful/handsome person, just giving a glow unlike any other...Would MC have suitors? Maverick isn't surprised - after all, MC is attractive.

But seeing them approach MC? It's enough to have him leaving frost on the ground below his feet, glaring from across the room, subtle to all but those close to him.

Rydigan: . . .At the start, it would be an 8. Even back in MC's world, Rydigan has always been a friendly guy - that said, for Rydigan-romancing!MCs, whenever there's a person romantically interested in them, Rydigan would charismatically misdirect the person to someone else or get close to MC intimately, just to show the person that he's the one who gets into MC's space (I can imagine Rydigan-romancing!MCs blushing or taking this, thinking it's just Rydigan being touchy, or oblivious!MC completely unaware of the whole situation)

But it can amp up to a 12 or 15...

Ittania: Hrm...probs a 6? She does get jealous, but she's also pretty insecure - like, of course there's better people and no doubt MC would prefer them over her.

But that doesn't mean she'll go down fighting entirely. If someone's interested in MC, she'll probs ask them to spar or have a playful duel...which leads to a very sore match and her towering over them. This might also be Tani's way of courting MC to prove her as the better partner for them, albeit how unorthodox it might be. . .

Enid: Yikes. ._. I'll be honest, I can say it's a 3-4 at the start...Then increases to a 6 max?

But when she is jealous, she gets really snappy. She'll basically needle the person till they back off. She refuses to give MC the satisfaction that she's jealous - she shall deny just to avoid the smug grin she believes will sprout.

Best part? MC doesn't know how jealous the ROs get :D

[lilac-den]

just absolutely simping for mc

This is so accurate that it terrifies me XD

[lilac-den]

What are the meaning behind each TSR's ROs' name and surname?

Well, the ROs' first names aren't too much. Only Maverick and Enid have meanings - Rydigan and Ittania were simply because I feel like they fit them.

So for the meanings:

Maverick: Maverick is known as 'independent, masterless'. It had been his grandfather who named it (after threatening Maverick's dad to give that name lest Maverick's dad gets written out of the will). Maverick also sees it as his grandfather wanting him to make his own achievements and not follow the family's footsteps of heartless prestige.

Maverick's grandfather had been the only blood relative he ever care and love for. Unfortunately, his grandfather passed away when he was two.

Whist means 'hush, to demand silence'.

Rydigan: Soleil is the House of Tails's family name. In MC's world, Rydigan chose Soleil as his last name because he likes the sun.

He also has a middle name. (And no, I will not reveal it in the asks.)

Ittania: del Toro is the House of Horns's family name. In MC's world, Ittania chose it as her last name because she loves bulls after reading how they're one of the toughest animals in the world and wishes to be like them.

Enid: Enid means 'Soul/Life' in Welsh, a way to remind herself to keep living. Caespes is the House of Scales's family name. In MC's world, Enid chose it because when MC and the gang found her, it had been in what used to be a flower field (before, you know, deforestation and infrastructures).

Thank you for the ask!

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💘 HEART W/ ARROW - what traits do they look for in a relationship? do they believe in love at first sight? (For The Sole Reminiscence)

Hrm...

Maverick: Someone loving, caring and just a decent human being...which the court has very few of and even less so in his family. He has heard of love at first sight, but is the sort to not jump to such conclusions. He does believe in attraction at first sight, but that's about as far as he'll believe such notions.

Rydigan: Less than a trait but more of the fact he is looking for someone...which is a bit spoilery 🤫 But he does believe in love at first sight.

Ittania: Someone strong, confident and big-hearted. She would love to spar with someone and be able to share both the good times and bad times together. Yes, she does believe in love at first sight - but she doesn't think it's possible anyone would fall in love at first sight towards her.

Enid: She has zero interest in looking for a relationship (at the moment) and no, she thinks love at first sight is just something people make up to make their relationship sound sweeter.