#Thanks for the tag Orion!

[lorenzo-waterman]

You know us well!!

Kaspar the museum director

[trans-formers-n-stuff]

your hand mustn't falter. your hand cannot drop even a picometer do you hear me, D-16? do you hear yourself? aim for the spark (though you don't know where it is, don't worry, you will) fire on my count of:

one — two — —

your engine stutters, you fail — look at that, the shot is off-center. he's clinging on to life as he slides off the platform. ignore him. D-16, heed my word, ignore him ignore —

no, you don't ignore it. how could you? how could you? you fail me. i fail you. you fail you. i fail me.

but wait — no, don't lose — look at him. look at his miserable face. even if you do pull him up he will die. he will die and if he does not die, then he will never thank you for it. he will win.

you've been waiting your turn like a good shadow. you've earned it, haven't you? you've earned it you deserve better, D-16

reap what you sow

[transformersbrainrot]

Oh look, it's that Orion/Optimus religious trauma post I was talking about the other day

DISCLAIMER: ALL THIS IS ABOUT THE CONTINUITY THAT EXISTS PURELY IN MY HEAD, BUT THERE AREN'T TOO MANY SWINGS BIG ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU LOST. HOPEFULLY, JUST GO WITH IT, AND YOU SHOULD BE FINE. ALSO, EVERYTHING WRITTEN HERE IS WRITTEN FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF OPTIMUS. IT'S NOT NECESSARILY AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF REALITY.

So this is sort of a semi-sequel post to the MegOp No Children post I made a few days ago because, once again, an angst song that was popular in fandom spaces a few years ago is only reaching me and making me crazy now. I'm late to the Saint Bernard party, but whatever, here we go:

Orion Pax: the first worthy Matrix bearer since the Golden Age and newly christened Optimus Prime. Orion was never one to believe in the myths surrounding the Matrix. Sentinel Prime was basically a father to him, and in all their time together, the power that came from having that artifact was political. It was certainly a powerful symbol, but communing with past wielders? Empowering those who held it in their chest? Alpha Trion had always reminded Orion that there was always truth at the heart of legends, but surely the more fantastical parts of those stories weren't what he meant. Those were just hyperbole creeping in as Cybertron's past leaders faded into history and became mythologized. And yet here he was, practically twice his old height, recovering from wounds that should be fatal, and with all these new voices in his head.

Hung pictures of patron saints up on my wall To remind me that I am a fool Tell me where I came from, what I will always be: Just a spoiled little kid who went to Catholic school

When a worthy Cybertronian takes on the Matrix of Leadership, it creates a link to all the wisdom held within it: that of all previous Matrix Bearers and of The Thirteen. Usually, it's a blessing. It's supposed to be a blessing. Instant counsel with some of history's most outstanding leaders, warriors, and philosophers? Most people would kill for something like that, but for Optimus Prime, it was nothing but a constant reminder of what he isn't. He and his Autobots claim to fight for freedom and a better tomorrow but look who he was up against. An Iaconian elite, given all the opportunity and education anyone could ask for, against a miner-turned-gladiator who was never given anything? Wasn't this the same as it always was?

When I am dead, I won't join their ranks 'Cause they are both holy and free And I'm in Ohio, satanic and chained up And until the end, that's how it'll be

No matter how the Matrix judges him, Optimus can't bring himself to believe he is a pure and worthy spark. Those who now reside in the Matrix are written about in history books because their thoughts and actions made Cybertron better than it was without them. And what's Optimus brought upon Cybertron? An inescapable war that's tearing the people and the planet apart? There's no way history will remember Optimus Prime as anything but a warmonger.

I said "Make me love myself, so that I might love you" Don't make me a liar, 'cause I swear to God When I said it, I thought it was true

How is Optimus supposed to live up to the title that's been thrust upon him—that of a leader who loves and cares for his people when he doesn't even love and care for himself. Not after he was betrayed by his... By Megatron. And after he betrayed him back. It feels like an eternity ago, but somehow, when Sentinel had admitted that he hoped Orion would be the person to succeed him as Prime, and he accepted, Orion thought he would be ready when the time came. This is not what he thought it would feel like.

Saint Calvin told me not to worry about you But he's got his own things to deal with There's really just one thing that we have in common: Neither of us will be missed

When Orion and Megatronus first became close, Sentinel said that Orion was wasting his time. Sentinel never saw what Orion did in that gladiator, but look where that landed him. Now, he's dead at the hands of the very person he dismissed so long ago. The two new leaders of Cybertron are so very different. But, in the end, they're both spurring on this war, and they're both damned for it.

Saint Bernard sits at the top of the driveway You always said how you loved dogs I don't know if I count, but I'm trying my best When I'm howling and barking these songs

Even if Sentinel's spark doesn't reside within the Matrix, his memory sits at the front of Optimus's thoughts—almost as prominently as Megatronus. Sentinel's vision for Orion was of someone who upheld the same system he did. Optimus certainly isn't doing that. But, despite how dark the depths of Sentinel's worldview turned out to be, Optimus is not a new person. Deep down, he's still Orion Pax, and he can't bring himself to hate the Prime who did so much to create the man he is today. Maybe somewhere, the part of Sentinel Orion thought he knew was real. Maybe that part of him, however small, can understand the kind of world Optimus Prime is trying to create...

[omnificent-orion]

Some more commissions from my drafts, pushing this watercolor brush to its limits HAHAHAHA!

Thank you everyone, thank you very very much :)

[whimsicalcotton]

apf 20 :O

20 - on a scar

so i ended up setting this somewhere vaguely in the polluted marrow-verse bc How Could I Not w that prompt combo <3

CW for some talk of self-harm

Max won't stop giving her this look.

Chloe's grown used to the weight of her wide-eyed stare — well, sort of — but this feels somehow different. Heavier, hesitant. 

It started midway through their trip. Rachel had called a little earlier in the evening, waxing poetic about her long day and asking if they wanted to pick her up and head out for a bit to de-stress. So Chloe hopped in the truck with Max in tow, and after rescuing Rachel from the dungeon known as Blackwell's dormitories, they’d decided that then was as good a time as any to introduce Max to their tradition of impromptu midnight picnics. One stop at the convenience store and several bags of sweets later, they’ve all settled down in the flatbed, half huddled together and watching the stars between bites. 

Rachel's hoarding a bag of skittles and spinning a tale of Andromeda’s chains when Max starts shivering. Chloe interrupts to ask if they want to head back and is shot down in short order by two different pouts and a dramatic whine of, “No way, I'm just getting to the good part.” So instead she squirms out of her jacket and insists on handing it off to Max, hoping it still carries a bit of residual heat. 

That's when Max starts looking. Bushy little brows upturned in quiet concern, moving to absentmindedly fidget with the jacket collar. It’s something Chloe has come to recognize as a mark of overthinking, a sign that Max is worrying far too much about something more than likely out of her control. 

“Yo, Mad Max,” Chloe calls over to her as Rachel finishes. “C’mere.” She shifts a bit and motions in invitation for Max to come snuggle up to her. Max wastes no time making good on the offer. “What’s with the sad puppy eyes? Whatcha thinkin’ about?”

Rachel moves a little closer too, leans into Chloe’s other side. “I think,” she murmurs, reaching down to run her fingertips over a patch of raised skin on the inside of Chloe’s forearm, feather-light. “She’s worried about these. Am I right?”

Max nods, timid and tentative.

Chloe forgets about her scars, sometimes. She’s used to them. Used to covering them up without a second thought, used to glancing them over, used to ignoring them for the sake of surviving a hot summer day. A good chunk of them are even hidden amidst her tattoo at this point, and she’s learned to ignore what few remain in the open. By now they’ve grown pale and thick with age, not having seen the returning glint of a sharp edge in a long while. Which is a good thing, she supposes; even if their discoloration and visible shift in texture make them almost as easy to spot as when they were fresh. 

“Oh.” She swallows hard, takes a sudden interest in examining the scuffs of her boots. “Don’t stress yourself out about it, Max. They’re getting pretty old. No worries, yeah?”

But Max remains unconvinced. She nestles herself further into Chloe, holds the girl's arm in both of hers and hides her face in the crook of her neck. “M’sorry,” she whispers, half lost to the dark.

Before Chloe can even think of an adequate reassurance, Rachel answers for her.

“Hey, it’s okay,” she offers with a soft smile. “I took care of them.” She turns up to Chloe again, donning a slightly more unimpressed expression. “Most of them. When you’d let me, anyways.”

“Oi, I don’t think now is the time for petty technicals.”

“What, like she doesn’t already know how stubborn you can be?” Rachel counters in a lighthearted scoff. She laces their fingers together, gives Chloe’s hand a gentle squeeze. “My point is, you weren’t dealing with it alone. You had me looking after you.” 

They're quiet, for a minute or two, before Max finds her voice. “G-Good,” she says, emerging from her hiding place just long enough to pull back and nuzzle into Chloe’s shoulder. She presses a soft, cottony kiss to one of the less visible scars lurking amongst curls of inky thorn and ribbon. Then another, then another. “Thank you.”

Chloe bites back a shiver of her own.

[totaleclipse573]

*Chucks EVERY. SINGLE. FANKID. into Deltarune*

Welp... There they go.

What do you think their soul types would be? And would they side with the fun gang or the Antagonists? Or would they just stick together?

This should be fun jhdfbsdjkfj have to warn you though, I'm a little rusty on the UTDR stuff. Sorry if I get anything wrong!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there only two soul types in Deltarune as of now? (Hopefully I haven't missed anything 😭 I've been more focused on other fandoms) I know UNDERTALE has seven soul types, and essentially, Deltarune goes off of the same kind of thing with the souls? Be warned, I have a lot of fankids lmao, some I haven't even drawn yet :

Since I don't think a Mobain could count for the HUMAN soul, red isn't an option

Patience (light blue) : Ember, Stumble, Trove

Bravery (orange) : Orion, Coco, Stella, Dagger, Vivian

Integrity (blue) : Arthur, Daisy, Archie

Perseverance (purple) : Venice, Thorn and Rascal, Piper

Kindness (green) : Soren, Rocket, Tulip, Veola

Justice (yellow) : Emi, Lumi, Beau, Demi

As for sides, I can't really see any of them siding with the antagonists, SOME would maybe side with the antagonists if they needed to/feel it would benefit them. That especially goes for Team Rebel.

Speaking of them, Team Rebel : Orion, Piper, and Demi. They made this sort of vow to stick together, they're like a found family for each other at this point. So they'd probably be their own group (stick together.) They're the most likely to side with antagonists if needed, specifically Piper.

Again, sorry if I got anything wrong 😭

EDIT : I FORGOT VIVIAN SJDBFJKBS

[oriontheangel25]

"Oh, love...we're really in it now..."

(Blocktales OC RP blog!! Still a bit of a work in progress, please be patient!)

About the muse:

(Pre-chapter 1)

(Post chapter 1)

Orion Morningstar

Age: Early forties, late thirties.

Height: 6' 5"

Gender: Transmasc

Sexuality: Gay

Partner: Builderman(husband)

Rules:

Main Muse(Orion) is taken and in a happily committed relationship with Builderman, if you wanna try shipping with him, we can try to discuss in DMs, but it'll never be proper canon with him, sorry, I ship him and Builderman too much.

You can roleplay via sending asks btw! :D I'm totally chill with that! You just need to sign off with something so I know who you are!

This blog deals with heavy shit sometimes. Main things I can think of off the bat are like, PTSD, grief, suicidal thoughts, guilt, self doubt, abuse, religious trauma, religious imagery, shit like that.

If I say something that's problematic, TELL ME IN DMS. That shit don't need to be public.

Orion is married. Sorry.

Don't be surprised if Orion snaps back if yelled at. He doesn't do yelling well.

Orion is REALLY REALLY DEEP in his grief/want to get his husband back. He will be snippy sometimes.

Mun hasn't Roleplayed in a while so please be patient.

If I don't feel comfortable with a specific RP, we can discuss something else in DMs.

More to be added.

This is not a story-driven askblog, merely a roleplay blog.

I will respond when I can. I have a life outside of tumblr.

Some of my other OCs MAY appear sometimes, idk lol.

Some answers will get drawn responses depending on my energy lol

Sending asks in red text will get interesting responses from Orion lol

Tags below the cut if tumblr nukes them

☁︎Rambling☁︎(IC tag)

☁︎Heaven says☁︎(OOC post)

☁︎here ya go☁︎(Answer)

☁︎Thanks☁︎(Submission)

☁︎Call the Mods☁︎(Dash commentary)

☁︎Orion crows☁︎(Crack post)

[rubyceazaart]

Also I've complied all my recent refs for my silly oc crossover idea into a nice clean group pic version of this. This one looks better, but unfortunately doesn't have the cute characters interactions as the previous. At least it looks nice!

[orion-my-rion]

this post has been killing me all day. i said ew every time he was on screen. i yelled ew when he made the penalty shot. literally ewww tyson foerster

[arahea]

I hope you liked the little drabble I sent you 👉👈

I love it so much you have no idea 😭😭💕💕 I JUST SAW IT THOUGH

Bqdjbqidbw I'm so lucky 🥺🥺❤️💕 I have no words for just how touched I am 😭😭

These days better pass faster so I can smother u in my affections 😭 Boutta get there so fast you'd swear I invented teleportation 😭

Bwidbwd I love it thank you 😭😭

Snxkqndkqnd Itto so funny tho, bet he thought I was on my deathbed or something 💀

[radioactive-earthshine]

GOT ANY ORION SONGS?

FUCK YEAH I DO.

I will give you two.

do not judge me i am right

Deuter - Gentle Darkness Instrumental song that starts out low and deep, with many mysteries and secrets but then opens up into something welcoming and noble while cosmic and angelic themes carry throughout.

Princess Mononoke - Nobody Knows Your Heart

So this is a Lightrion song to me but it is about Orion, from Lightray's perspective. He sees him, he sees his sorrow and his darkness and finds beauty in it and is willing to bear his troubles too.

Send me a character and I will give you a song I associate with them

[cedar-sunshine]

Well since you gave me permission,

How did Tristan and Orion come to meet? Was it instant chemistry when they did?

thanks again for the ask I'm always genuinely so excited about this stuff

So the story they're from (star) is post apocalyptic, they meet when Tristan (running from unspecified People who he is very scared of) runs directly into the bear trap that Ori set up the day earlier and Ori being Ori he goes to find him when he hears the scream and does his best to fix his leg (he isn't a doctor, so Tristan does have a bit of a limp for the rest of his life after it heals, but it's usable). When Tristan comes to (he got a concussion which is. Not great for him I guess) he's still all panicky and threatens ori a lot, tries to leave and generally just is not vibing and is VERY put off by ori's friendliness and positivity in a world where anyone could be diseased, trying to murder you, or worse. Ori thinks that Tristan is a very disappointing person to be stuck with, but prefers him to being alone even though he's pretty shy, v depressed and a lot more abrasive then ori would like. Very much not instant chemistry. Well I guess maybe instant chemistry in terms of a chemical explosion but. Yeah. They're not exactly enemies to lovers but they are very much people who dislike each other a lot and have to stay together because one of them is responsibly for the other's life threatening injury and needs to take care of it to lovers. They get better don't worry

[xoshepard]

And 33, 35, 37 and 39 for Orion!!

oooh thank you!!! i love your shepards and your art by the way!!! <33

33. What skills do they have that are a surprise to the people around them?

he enjoys sketching buildings/cityscapes, especially when he gets to visit the citadel or other species' homeworlds. he was a spacer, so even earth is fascinating to him. it always surprises people to see how detailed and accurate his drawings are.

35. Which companions have they lost? How do they cope with it?

i assume this means in canon i.e. virmire/suicide mission? he chose kaidan on virmire because of rank, but he takes ash's loss extremely hard because he feels like he robbed her of her chance to redeem her family. he struggles with her death for a long time, because he knows the pressure of being part of an alliance family.

37. Got any bad habits?

haven't thought much about this but i'm thinking avoidant behavior and a past history of nail-biting dskjfhsdjk

39. Do they keep around any sentimental items?

not at first but after the sr-1 gets destroyed he keeps his old dog tags to keep him connected to the alliance while he works with cerberus (he was a sole survivor so me2 is like rock bottom for him) and to remind him that just because he's survived some scrapes with death, it doesn't mean he always will

18. Who’s the dream team? Which companions does Shepard fight best with and why?

for audrey, people that can get up into the fray while she hangs back and snipes/gives orders are the best. she usually takes one biotic and one high-damage squadmate, so like wrex and liara would have been a good team for her in me1

28. What about hyperfixations? What’s the topic that will get Shepard rolling no matter the person or place

hyperfixations: when she gets starts on a jewelry/sculpting project she can get very consumed by it. when she gets materials for tinkering she tends to keep to her cabin until she's made something. for the second part, she doesn't laugh a lot unless she's comfortable with the people around, but on the other hand it's really easy to make her laugh if she is comfortable with you. she likes her squadmates' senses of humor.

38. Does Shepard do any activities with the companions and crew during downtime?

it depends. she's more introverted, but she tries to organize gatherings so that her team can do teambuilding and she understands how important it is for the squad and crew to see her face and interact directly with her. it does make her tired, though, so she needs to decompress after

48. What abilities do they rely on the most in a fight?

she relies heavily on her sniper rifle and tactical cloak

5. How well does Shepard know their crew? Not just the companions, but the folks making up the Normandy

she knows everyone pretty well bc she's personable and outgoing. some people take a while to warm up to her because of her history and she's very unrefined, especially for an officer, but most people eventually see that she's loyal and cares about them, even if they don't always agree with her demeanor or choices

15. What colors does Shepard prefer for their armor?

black and red, classic

25. How emotionally articulate is your Shepard? Do they emote well?

evanna is not the great at expressing emotions that aren't anger or joy. anything more complex than those two will usually see them at the bar

35. Which companions have they lost? How do they cope with it?

they sacrificed kaidan on virmire, but at the end of the day that sacrifice is kinda overshadowed by her history on earth, where she was forced to kill her own teammates. she carries kaidan's death with her, but she doesn't really blame herself so much as she wishes it didn't have to be that way and kinda like. blames fate/god/the universe.

[salamancialilypad]

I drew your cat

WAAAAAAAH WHAT THANK YOU,,,,,,,,,, ITS INCREDIBLE ITS PERFECT <3

[grapecaseschoices]

WHAT FORM OF LOVE IS YOUR OC?

thank you @thedeadthree for tagging me to do this quiz for my ocs!

I picked Kendis and Hiyam again, as I work to strengthen Hiyam's voice and play them in RP!

tagging: @sustainably-du-mortain @unitedindistaste @aylaaescar @brother-genitivi @finalgirl-horatio

Kendis

love that strengthens

you make sure that people know that they are loved, and you give them strength when they need it the most. this is an ability that is rare; the love that you hold speaks wonders of yourself. i hope you're doing alright. isn't it exhausting always being the bigger person?

Hiyam

love that heals

your love is healing. it burns you with every bit of your soul, but you choose to heal, nevertheless. you are so, so so strong and i hope you know that. i send you peace. i send you calm. i hope things will become better for you in time, just as you have made others better in time as well.

[lauriesmydemon]

Here are all my NRB drawings from today with these color palettes with the help of NRBE members giving me a palette and a member (all drawings are under the cut)