#The line “PRIDE” itself... (Pride of what I wonder? Hmmm...) Their hair colors making up a rainbow... (ok this is just a joke) (but they do

[mila-carat]

Even INI noticed that Takumi and Yudai's hug scene was a little bit "🤨🏳️‍🌈?" and to be honest i'm glad I'm not the only one...

[silver-handed]

Keldrin and Nev for the uncommon questions :3c

a a a h i didn’t see this but I’m doing it now and puttin it under a readmore bc that is a lot

Keldrin

QUESTIONS FOR YOUR OCs

What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?

He can sit still forever if he has work or anything like that to do, but with absolutely nothing to do? I’d say a couple of hours, just people watching if there are others around, otherwise pacing

How easy is it for your character to laugh?

He can get a lil laugh pretty easy, but full on laughter is kinda rare for him now.

How do they put themselves to bed at night (reading, singing, thinking?)

Because the fucker never sleeps/goes into his ‘trance’, he can go into it pretty easily whenever he finally does.

How easy is it to earn their trust?

It takes a long while to earn his full trust tbh

How easy is it to earn their mistrust?

Pretty easy, he doesn’t put trust in people by default. But to get him to never trust you takes something very dumb, or very cruel

Do they consider laws flexible, or immovable?

Considering his profession, I’d say he thinks they are very, very flexible

What triggers nostalgia for them, most often? Do they enjoy that feeling?

The smell of rasberries and woodsmoke always remind him of someone he used to know. He likes it in the moment, it feels warm and lovely, but then he comes back and it just puts a deep pang of sadness and longing in his chest.

What were they told to stop/start doing most often as a child

Depends on the stage of his childhood, but usually to stop hiding or climbing shit, and start focusing

Do they swear? Do they remember their first swear word?

He swears a lot and nah, he thinks he was very very young tho

What lie do they most frequently remember telling? Does it haunt them? 

hmmm, something along the lies of “I’ll get you and it will all be okay, I promise.” He knew when he said it that it was a lie, and it bothers him so much

How do they cope with confusion (seek clarification, pretend they understand, etc)?

One of two ways: presses for more info in the moment, or pretends he understands and then goes and researches it on his own so he does understand in the future

How do they deal with an itch found in a place they can’t quite reach?

He normally rubs up against something if it’s somewhere like his back

What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?

Blacks and navy blues and he looks damn good in them

What animal do they fear most?

A turtle named Lucifer that really, truly, honestly wants to kill him even though he’s done absolutely nothing to it

How do they speak? Is what they say usually thought of on the spot, or do they rehearse it in their mind first?

If he has time to rehearse it in his mind then he does, but if he doesn’t then its whatever comes to mind first and then he frets over it and feels dumb forever afterwards

What makes their stomach turn?

Considering his line of work, not a lot really. Anything involving kids or drowning really bothers him, however.

Are they easily embarrassed?

By others? not really. tho every other time he opens his mouth or does something awkward he hates himself for an age.

What embarrasses them?

Misspeaking or messing up something simple he should be really good at. Also sexual stuff doesn’t embarrass him per se, but attraction directed at him from someone he is emotionally into? he’s so fucking awkward

What is their favorite number?

17. It just feels right

If they were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic or familial love, how would they do so?

He’d think about it for a long while before just...laying it bare the way those emotions make him feel, describing it very much in something like levels of warmth he gets from each

Why do they get up in the morning?

Got a guild to run, people to repay (doesn’t matter if they’re alive or not), and pure spite

How does jealousy manifest itself in them (they become possessive, they become aloof, etc)?

He gets either broody or sometimes slightly passive aggressive, but reels it in pretty quick bc he doesn’t wanna make an ass of himself 

How does envy manifest itself in them (they take what they want, they become resentful, etc)?

He gets a lil resentful, but tries to hush up about it

Is sex something that they’re comfortable speaking about? To whom? .

If it’s personal friends he’s know a while, sure. If its someone he’s going to sleep with but isn’t really into on an emotional level, sure. He’s not comfy speaking about it with anyone else tho, other than a long term partner.

What are their thoughts on marriage?

He’s been married in the past and very much enjoyed it, and he’d not hesitate to marry someone he truly, deeply loved

What is their preferred mode of transportation?

Walking or horseback riding. He loves the convenience of teleportation circles but he isn’t big on actually taking them

What causes them to feel dread?

Not hearing back from a member of the guild in time always sets him on edge, and when something bigger is uncovered by something that was supposed to be simple (Mr. Scratch, the painting, etc.)  

Would they prefer a lie over an unpleasant truth?

He always wants the truth, lying to him is one surefire way to either make him mad, or make him distrust you

Do they usually live up to their own ideals?

He tries to, but feels like he falls short tho he does pretty decent

Who do they most regret meeting?

The previous guild leader, and a couple of ‘friends’ from the past just after he took over that tried to use him

Who are they the most glad to have met?

Alabast, the council, his late wife, his parents, Elizabeth and her parents, the investigators, so so many people that he loves so much

Do they have a go-to story in conversation? Or a joke?

Not really, he does have a couple of missions from when he was young that he talks about a lot

Could they be considered lazy?

not really, he sometimes zones out and doesn’t work but he’s also...way way to into working and taking care of everything himself  

How hard is it for them to shake a sense of guilt?

This man has never shook a sense of guilt in his lifetime

How do they treat the things their friends come to them excited about? Are they supportive?

He’s very excited and wants to hear about it!! if he doesn’t understand it then he wants to know more about it

Do they actively seek romance, or do they wait for it to fall into their lap?

He kinda waits for it to fall into his lap, but he also pushes it away due to emotional baggage and fears and personal issues  

Do they have a system for remembering names, long lists of numbers, things that need to go in a certain order (like anagrams, putting things to melodies, etc)?

He sometimes makes little sentences out of them, but for the most part its pretty easy for him to remember stuff like that

What memory do they revisit the most often?

The memory of his wedding is high up there, and also the memory of losing his wife and trying to make things right

How easy is it for them to ignore flaws in other people?

Pretty easy, he runs a guild of very flawed people and he just wants to help them

How sensitive are they to their own flaws? 

 Very. this man nitpicks all of his own actions and flaws and always worries or puts himself down

How do they feel about children?

he l o v e s babies and kids and always wanted some of his own

How badly do they want to reach their end goal?

he kind of feels like he’s sort of already there? he just wants to make the guild as nice and reputable as it can be, and every time good new blood comes in he feels closer to that goal

If someone asked them to explain their sexuality, how would they do so?

“There are a lot of very attractive people out there and I appreciate each and every one”

QUESTIONS FOR CREATORS

A) Why are you excited about this character?

He’s just...he’s a very wonderful and good man that has had a lot of dark shit happen to him and i just wanna see him develop and interact with people

B) What inspired you to create them?

Ahhhh i just...really really wanted to do something with a thieves guild, and he just sort of sprung up from there?

C) Did you have trouble figuring out where they fit in their own story?

Not really? he sort of fell into place!

D) Have they always had the same physical appearance, or have you had to edit how they look?

I went back and forth on a few small things like hair color, but he’s been pretty solid!

E) Are they someone you would get along with? Would they get along with you?

I would love him and die for him and i like to think he’d like me to!

F) What do you feel when you think of your OC (pride, excitement, frustration, etc)?

Pride! he’s a good boy and that he is so loved just makes me very very happy and proud

G) What trait of theirs bothers you the most?

He refuses to take care of himself and always puts others first, even when its to his own detriment. Also, he drinks a lot, but no one has really caught him or called him out on it yet and it doesn’t really affect him too too much bc he doesn’t get drunk on the job very often, but still.

H) What trait do you admire most?

He cares so so much about his people and works so hard to help them

Nev 

QUESTIONS FOR YOUR OCs

What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?

A little while, but not too long. He gets fidgety and anxious and starts tapping his foot n stuff

How easy is it for your character to laugh?

Pretty easy! Nev loves to laugh and be merry

How do they put themselves to bed at night (reading, singing, thinking?)

He does a lot of thinking, and he finds it easy to fall asleep to the sounds of other people talking or the sounds of someone else in the room either doing simple stuff quietly or falling asleep themself

How easy is it to earn their trust?

Easy! be good to him and be part of the guild and boom you’re in

How easy is it to earn their mistrust?

Pretty hard. He still trusts blake in a way, even tho Blake was an ass to him

Do they consider laws flexible, or immovable?

Again, very flexible

What triggers nostalgia for them, most often? Do they enjoy that feeling?

Sunny days in alasain down by the docks remind him of being young and training, and it makes him feel all warm and fuzzy inside

What were they told to stop/start doing most often as a child

When the guild first took him in, before Keldrin took over, he was yelled at a lot to stop crying and start doing what he was told

Do they swear? Do they remember their first swear word?

A fair bit, but growing up around criminals means it was when he was very young

What lie do they most frequently remember telling? Does it haunt them?

He remembers telling someone looking for Keldrin that he hadn’t seen him at all, no sir, not been through here, when Keldrin was taking over the guild. It doesn’t haunt him really, he’s quite proud of it

How do they cope with confusion (seek clarification, pretend they understand, etc)?

Questions a lot more than anything

How do they deal with an itch found in a place they can’t quite reach?

Like keldrin, rubs up on something, but is more likely to do it in the open

What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?

Browns n whites! he looks very nice in blacks, however

What animal do they fear most?

Owlbears scare him for some reason and he hates it bc they’re also so c o o l

How do they speak? Is what they say usually thought of on the spot, or do they rehearse it in their mind first?

He tries to take a minute to think about it bc it helps reduce his stutter

What makes their stomach turn?

The thought of anything happening to Ruby or Luna or his family at the guild

Are they easily embarrassed?

pretty easily! he gets bashful and shy quite often

What embarrasses them?

If he takes too long to say a sentence he gets embarrassed and frustrated with himself, and anyone calling him cute or handsome both embarrasses him and makes him happy. Also, explicitly talking about sex gets him

What is their favorite number?

32

If they were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic or familial love, how would they do so?

He’s another one that talks about them in sensory fashions, but compares em to food! Romantic is sweet and warm like a a fresh red velvet cake, friendship is sweet and tangy like key lime pie, and familial is just warm and comfy like a chocolate chip cookie (is it obvious nev likes food)

Why do they get up in the morning?

To make the guild proud and to take care of Ruby and to kiss Luna

How does jealousy manifest itself in them (they become possessive, they become aloof, etc)?

He kinda of pulls back and gets a lil down, like he knew it was coming

How does envy manifest itself in them (they take what they want, they become resentful, etc)?

he doesn’t really get envious? other people have their stuff and he has his. and if he really wants it he can find a way to get it  

Is sex something that they’re comfortable speaking about? To whom?

He is never comfy talking about it b u t he wants to, he’s just never gotten the chance to before tbh  

What are their thoughts on marriage?

He likes the idea of it, but never thought he would until recently

What is their preferred mode of transportation?

he likes to walk and he thinks boats are cool!

What causes them to feel dread?

Thinking about Luna’s missions and her going on them worries him, especially if keldrin ever seems worried. Also, the thought of Ruby’s mom coming back for her or hurting ruby

Would they prefer a lie over an unpleasant truth?

unpleasant truth normally, but if its something really bad then he’ll take a lie

Do they usually live up to their own ideals?

He doesn’t think he does, and he hasa really high ideals, but he does pretty good most of the time

Who do they most regret meeting?

Again, teh previous guild leader and the person who kidnapped him

Who are they the most glad to have met?

Keldrin and Luna and Ruby! they’ve all really helped him in a lot of ways over the years

Do they have a go-to story in conversation? Or a joke?

not really, he likes to listen to other people’s jokes n stories more than tell his own

Could they be considered lazy?

nah, he throws himself into his work and tries really hard to do good and do right

How hard is it for them to shake a sense of guilt?

kinda hard, but he gets over it eventually after talking to people about it

How do they treat the things their friends come to them excited about? Are they supportive?

Nev gets very excited right along with them and talks to them about it and loves to listen

Do they actively seek romance, or do they wait for it to fall into their lap?

He’s wanted to actively seek it but he’s been too shy in the past, and then it fell right in his lap  

Do they have a system for remembering names, long lists of numbers, things that need to go in a certain order (like anagrams, putting things to melodies, etc)?

he has a little tune in his head that he puts em to

What memory do they revisit the most often?

Meeting and kissing Luna, finding ruby, and that night at the guild when he was a little kid

How easy is it for them to ignore flaws in other people?

Very easy! he never has an issue at all with other people’s flaws

How sensitive are they to their own flaws?

Pretty sensitive, as he’s got low self esteem, but he can also ignore it every now and then

How do they feel about children?

He likes em but never thought he’d have any and then. welp. Now he’s a happy dad and wouldn’t trade it for the world

How badly do they want to reach their end goal?

He doesn’t really have one? he just wants to be a damn good thief and take care of his family and live a long life, and he wants that pretty bad but he also knows that he’s taking the steps towards that every day

If someone asked them to explain their sexuality, how would they do so?

*vague hand gestures* also the will smith pose towards luna

QUESTIONS FOR CREATORS

A) Why are you excited about this character?

He’s a sweetheart who has nowhere to go but up and is gonna see and do so much and just. ahhh I’m excited for his excitement and him seeing the world??

B) What inspired you to create them?

I just really wanted a fully sweet dude in this story tbh

C) Did you have trouble figuring out where they fit in their own story?

not really, he was one of the early characters :P

D) Have they always had the same physical appearance, or have you had to edit how they look?

pretty much the same, ye! he was a lil slimmer at one point but other than that he’s been pretty steady

E) Are they someone you would get along with? Would they get along with you?

I would kill for Nev in a heart beat and I hope so!

F) What do you feel when you think of your OC (pride, excitement, frustration, etc)?

Just very warm happy bubbly feelings bc he’s such a sweet cutie

G) What trait of theirs bothers you the most?

He is a little naive still somehow, and a lot of people take advantage of that and he let em walk all over him

H) What trait do you admire most?

He is just so good and trusting and will give the shirt off his back to help someone in need in a heartbeat

[hmratking]

A Visit for Tea... (Part 1)

(A collaborative rp between @lilthessa and myself as the Flea)

A few days later, Lil was back in her shop again, humming softly to herself. These were special Love is in the Air items, focusing on pinks and reds. Rubies, Garnets, and the like. She was polishing up some of the solid gem pieces she had before putting them into the settings. The door was open to let in the soft breeze and Grey would also come in and out as he pleased.

A soft melody was whistled outside the shop and the undead man stopped whistling, removing his hat as he stepped in. "Good day, my dear Seer." He smiled and bowed his head. "What a beautiful day, isn't it?" He extended his hand and out of nowhere, a red rose appeared between his fingers. "For you.”

Lil looked up from her handiwork, set down the gems and blushed up at him and then smiled brightly at him. ‘Oh! Thank you!” She rose quickly from her seat and took the rose carefully, arms wrapping around him for a soft hug. “It is a good day, better now that you are here.” She whispered so only he could hear. “How are you today?”

He wrapped his arms around her, closing his eyes and holding her close. "Better now as well. You look beautiful as you always do, my dear Seer," he said softly.

She smiled. “You flatter me, always.” Though she didn’t pull from the embrace right away, savoring his touch. “I’m not wearing anything special today. “ In fact she was wearing a simple purple gown, cut in a modest fashion though her sleeves were rolled up as she was working with gems. “But I am glad you are here.” She whispered softly into his ear, her breath warm against his neck.

“My dear Seer, I'm sure you could wear the simplest of robes and still be the most radiant woman in the city." The Flea turned a bit to kiss her head. "I apologize for interrupting your work." He chuckled and a hand caressed her face, moving strands of hair behind her ear.

She smiled at his touch and words. “It’s alright. I’m just trying to get a little bit of a jump start on Love is in The Air festivities. I sell a lot of jewelry during this time. Perhaps part of that is in the goblin spray. Wanting to buy expensive things. I wouldn’t put it past them, honestly.” She did, though, whisper a word and the door closed on its own, the sign flipping to ‘Closed’ as well. “I could use a break.”

He chuckled and gently released her, taking a step back. "Ah, your jewelry is very lovely. I'm going to have to get you something that isn't jewelry, hmmm?" He played with his hat for a moment.

She smiled and looked intently into his eyes for a moment.  It took her a moment to realize she was holding her breath and she carefully let it out before also taking a step back as well. “You don’t have to get me anything you know, unless you want to. But I do love chocolate. Tea?” She asked softly. It was becoming commonplace to offer him tea, but it was a good thing she liked it as well.

"Please." He bowed his head and appreciation. "Have you been busy today?”

Lil shrugged. “There have been a few customers but a lot of people seem to wait for the last minute.” She said softly and then moved towards the back room. “Please come sit in the back with me, there are no chairs in the front.” He saw her once again open the secret door and put the kettle on before with a flick of her wrist lit the candles in the back room. She waited till he sat down before she did herself, smoothing out her robes. “Have you had a busy day?” Absently, she had woven the rose in her red hair, it situated itself over her left ear.

He accompanied her and took his seat, placing his hat on he back of his chair. "Well..." he took a breath and sighed softly.  "I've had to take him several places and then back. Two visits and recruited a few, but I still have the rest of the day." He looked down and smiled at how casual he spoke of his day and he liked it.

Lil nodded. “Sometimes I am envious of mages. It must be neat to just think of the place you want to go and just go there. 

He chuckled. “Yes, until people know what you can do. Then you're requested to transport others. Tiring."

“We…have something similar but it requires a few people, and it’s more of a summoning than a portal. “ She watched him softly a moment, ears twitching to listen for the kettle. “I call it a closet though, cause you come out of it…”

 He smile and nodded as she described her portal. "I've seen it before." He chuckled at the closet comment.

She nodded and gave him a little smile. “Well, maybe I won’t ask you for too many portals then. I get sick going through them sometimes anyway.”

"After so many, it doesn't affect many. I know the King just walks away once he's through, but then again, he's always on something." He chuckled.

The kettle whistled and Lil rose to take it off the stove , coming back with the tray of teacups and teas and the hot water. She also added a few cookies as well. She set it down on the table where she usually did her readings. Lil then sat down and picked a white tea, and then mixed in two sugar cubes.  “Pick your poison” She smirked over at him as she waited for the leaves to steep in her own tea. “I’m going to guess black though.”

"You're correct, although one day I may try something else. It has a pure taste to it and I enjoy it very much.”

Lil smiled at him. “I get sick of the same taste of tea at times. Black isn’t good at night time because it will keep me awake. So I have green then and sometimes I’m in a mood for something sweet. She sipped at her tea now that it was finished steeping. “The King is on things? I guess that doesn’t surprise me about the King. “ Another sip and then her fingers dipped a cookie into the hot liquid.

He held the cup in his hands for a moment, like he always did, absorbing the heat before taking a sip. “After many years, nothing surprises me about him. Sadly, one grows numb to what that man is capable of doing, feeling, showing.” He shrugged and sipped his tea again.

"There was a time.." Lil said softly, sipping at her tea. "But time and experiences change us. The Rat King is no exception. I hope to never grow numb..of anything. Even the pain. It helps... Reminders.. " She sighed softly and then just gazed at him intently for a moment, growing silent as she regarded the man who was sharing her tea.

He nodded silently. “I’m not a fan of the man. Do I think he’s brilliant? Yes. He has a way of getting what he wants. He can talk someone into killing themselves for him and many of them will do it. There’s something horrific about him, but he’s not someone I admire. I’ve gotten away with so much, helping so many to avoid his wrath.” He smirked at the irony. “I recruit, but I also save those who I believe need saving. If it wasn’t for me being his only form of transportation, I think I’d be destroyed by now.”

Lil nodded. "Well for that, I am glad, even if it seems.. strange. For it meant that for at least this moment in time, I could cross paths with you and share tea and company.”

He lifted his cup to her and smiled. “Wonderful tea and company.” He smiled and sipped his tea again. “How is your daughter? She was absolutely charming.”

"She is well. She keeps on trying to emulate you when you did that spell with the doll. So far nothing. Though I think it's only a matter of time. My family line is rich with magical blood. Her biological father was a curious creation, but even so he was strong in his own form of magic. I suppose it's simply waiting for the moment. “

“May she succeed if the time ever comes. She will wonderful. Her enthusiasm alone will push her to success.” He smiled and leaned back against the chair.

Lil smiled over to him, pride in her expression. “Yes. She’s my little joy. Her name means ‘Star’.  Lighting up my world, keeping darkness at bay.’ She took another sip of her tea. “But I am glad you two get along. It’s one of my..tests. “ She also leaned back a little in her chair, her gaze set on his once more for a few moments before she looked away.

He chuckled and gazed at her. "And... did I pass?" He smiled warmly at her as he folded a leg over his knee.

Lil caught his gaze and held it for a moment. “What do you think?” She asked a bit cloyingly, though the smile on her features still managed to slip through even if she was trying to be stoic about it.

He smiled as he stared at her and nervously chuckled, looking down at his leg. "Well I'm glad. She truly is adorable. Children are incredible little people.”

Lil smiled. “I hope that you will get to know her more, too. I have other hopes as well, should you pass other tests I have.” She watched him softly, blushing a bit now as well. “But I think you will pass them with flying colors. “

"I hope so, my dear Seer. I do not wish to disappoint you." He continued to look at her, quietly enjoying her smiles and coy looks. "You are beautiful," he said softly.

Lil blushed at his compliment. Only making her eyes stand out even more. “Thank you.” She responded after a moment. “So are you.” She took another sip and then looked back towards him. “They will grow a bit harder with time, of course. These little tests, and you won’t know that you are being tested until after.”