#Verena Things

[killjo-q]

Playing with the lasso fill again Also I was testing something...

[catebees]

Verena Dora Lyudmila Aeducan, Advisor to King Alistair of Ferelden. Denerim, 9:31 Dragon

I like to headcanon that once the dust settles and the world is not in imminent danger anymore, Verena and Alistair have a long talk and figure that if he really is to be king then she should at least help him out at court.

[saltygirafe]

Waiting on an update at work so I figured I might as well introduce my Tav properly! Spoilers for my Shadowheart fic, if you care, below the cut!

Verena * High Half-Elf * Tempest Cleric of Selûne * Soldier

Verena Mournbarrow is a Tempest cleric of Selûne with a broken past. She's direct and kind without being overbearing, but she's not the best at using her words, often having to default to threats of violence to get through.

She has a soldier background, giving her a wider range of weaponry and combat knowledge, but very limited social skills.

She's a leader by habit and necessity, using her imposing presence to assert authority over more stubborn companions(Lae'zel), despite their vocal disagreement at some(most) of her decisions.

Used to be a Chosen of Talos, as one of his stormlords roaming the land sowing chaos and destruction

Originally, her parents were Zhentarim traders who were killed in a Talossian raid of the trade route they were using. She was in their cart, and they took her in as a trophy

When she showed aptitude with Talos' domain, he took interest in her and gifted her more and more power

She realized the truth of what had happened during the first raid she was leading on her own.

She immediately turned on her peers, understanding that they had killed her family, and raised her in a lie

After she killed so many of his faithful, Talos disowned her of his blessing, cursing her with his eternal wrath. She would never again be safe in a storm, he would always find her, and when she found something to care for, he would destroy it in front of her.

He struck her in the back with a bolt of lightning, branding her body with his telltale scars.

Selûne came to her that night, helping to soothe her wounds. She offered her a way to continue living, on her own path, and Verena took it.

She swore to change, to undo the wrongs she'd been carved into. For years, she had to fight her instincts to destroy, trying to escape the thrive of power that came from pure chaos, and the comfort she'd come to find in it.

She still struggles with it today, wondering if part of Talos' curse doesn't also involve something deeper than the weather.

Some more details:

Her left eye was tattooed black in a rite of passage. Talos is a one-eyed god, and she chose to be branded in his image when she was younger.

After leaving his church, she added the skin tattoo in order to distance the symbolism from Talos himself. She had the ink go over most of her left side in order to cover part of the scars he left her with as well.

I created her to be a foil for Shadowheart. She's already been through a journey similar to what Shadowheart(and most of the companions)go through in the game i.e. being molded by external and powerful forces, only finding her true self once she realized and walked away. But she still struggles with parts of her own journey, and echoes of it influence how she interacts with the others as they reach their own turning points

She's afraid of storms

When Talos took away his blessings, she lost most of her magic, having to start again from the ground up. She's afraid to rely on her affinity with storms, knowing they're under Talos' domain and he could turn it all against her at any time, but her own connection to tempests was never truly severed. It's always there, right under her skin, waiting to lash out now that she lacks control over it.

[a-cloud-for-dreams]

Mira's Masterlist!

Fun Fact: I change my blog theme to fit my current MC or OC I'm obsessing over

~Fave RC MCs~

-> A Collection of the Most Gorgeous RC MCs

NOTE: These are not listed in any particular order, I used the canonical given names so the ones in quotes are ones I personally changed, and I may have forgotten to add some MCs so don't take it too personally! I'll remember to add them at some point imao (you could also just ask if you're curious!)

Amala Basu (KCOD)

Deviya Sharma (KFOS)

Evthys (SOTCN)

"Renée" de Noailles (VFV)

Selena/Lilith (ARC)

"Audrey" (ABH)

Vyxaria (SL)

"Irene" (SOL)

Mei (LOTW)

"Lane" (HSR)

Novalie (W:TC)

Lou Reed (Psi)

"Agatha Harrington" (CY2)

Lale Hatun (DALS)

-> RC Reading List

~MY OCs~

-> Scarlett Vera Sandiego

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Eiza Gonzalez *w/ auburn hair*

Animated FC: Princess Elena Castillo Flores from EOA

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019/Laws of Attraction

Designated Tag: #scarlett sandiego oc

LI: Soren Turner (OC)

-> Detective Haelyn Rózsa

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Kelsey Merritt

Fandom: Blades of Light and Shadow I and II/Kiss of Death/Crimes of Passion I and II

Designated Tag: #haelyn rózsa oc

LI: Trystan Thorne (AU that matches the OG Rose/Thorne dynamic from the CoP books)

Ship Tag: #haelstan🌹

Artist Credit: The Trystan x Haelyn fanart at the top of this post was by @hydn-jpg!

-> Verena Solaris

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Neha Velan

Fandom: The Elementalists

Designated Tag: #verena solaris oc

LI: Shreya Mistry

-> Kashmiré Blanche

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Anya Chalotra

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019/Open Heart

Designated Tag: #kashmiré blanche oc

LI: Python/Henry Cavill he's the face claim with the same name in this universe lol

Ship Tag: #kashénry

Here's my MC Intro for Chandini Ramakrishnan (distant relative)

-> Aaliyah Hadid

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Dina Denoire -> Rihanna

Fandom: The Nanny Affair/Criminal Minds

Designated Tag: #aaliyah hadid oc

Main LI: Spencer Reid (Aaron Hotchner/Luke Alvez/Derek Morgan in some AUs)

-> Lyra Lexington

FULL Character Intro Post (To Be Updated)

FC: Alyssa Raghu -> Naomi Scott/shredz55 (Insta)

Fandom: Ride or Die/Nightbound

Designated Tag: #lyra lexington oc

LI: Trystan Thorne (subject to change)

Anonymous Fanart Commission!

-> Lady Aria Lockhart

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Neelam Gill

Fandom: The Unexpected Heiress/Desire and Decorum

Designated Tag: #aria lockhart oc

Main LI: John Somerset (Hugh Crawford in some AUs)

-> Salem Rae Nightingale

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Jessica Alba

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019/Blades of Light and Shadow/ Criminal Minds

Designated Tag: #salem nightingale oc

Main LI: Mal Volari (Prince Aerin in some AUs)

-> Kendall Hayes

Character Intro Post

FC: Lucy Hale -> Phoebe Tonkin

Fandom: Criminal Minds

Designated Tag: #kendall hayes oc

LI: Derek Morgan

-> Vendetta Varshini Viswakumar

Character Intro Post

FC: Dheekshitha Venkadeshan (Dhee)

Fandom: Criminal Minds/Open Heart/Carmen Sandiego 2019/ Mother of the Year

Designated Tag: #vendetta (varshini viswakumar) oc

LI: Emily Prentiss

-> Princess Sabrina Aveiro

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Banita Sandhu

Fandom: The Royal Romance/Open Heart/Foreign Affairs

Designated Tag: #sabrina aveiro oc

LI: Tatum Mendoza

Ship Tag: #mendeiro

-> Nayeli Lopez

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Rachel Zegler

Fandom: Crimes of Passion * many liberties taken*/Criminal Minds/Carmen Sandiego 2019

Designated Tag: #nayeli lopez oc

LI: None

-> Mirage Aléxia Gomez

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Becky G

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019

Designated Tag: #mirage (aléxia) oc

LI: None :) she's aromantic

-> Emmelinè Sinclaire

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Christina Masterson

Fandom: Greenhouse Academy/Desire and Decorum (Ernest Sinclaire's ____daughter)

Designated Tag: #emmelinè sinclaire oc

LI: Dylan Mayuran Cavill-Blanche

-> Astríd Rivera

FULL Character Intro Post/Role in Designated Survivor

FC: Nailea Devora

Fandom: Designated Survivor/The Cleaning Lady/Go! Live Your Way

Designated Tag: #astríd rivera oc

LI: None at the moment

-> Cerise Hexley

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Hande Erçel

Fandom: Bloodbound/It Lives Within

Designated Tag: #cerise hexley oc

LI: Sebastyan Thorne

-> Athena Deveraux

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Vanessa Morgan

Fandom: The Umbrella Academy/Criminal Minds/Carmen Sandiego 2019

Designated Tag: #athena deveraux oc

LI: Olivia Valentine (OC)

-> Xiomara Isabel Calloway

Character Intro Post (WTD)

FC: Adria Arjona

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019/Wake The Dead

Designated Tag: #xiomara calloway oc

LI: Troy Hassan (WTD) // Gigi Sinclair (LOA; Windverse)

-> Kevari "Keva/Ari" Arkyn

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Kashmirian!Devi Sprite from KFOS

Fandom: Apartment 502

Designated Tag: #502 roommate

LI: TBD (Rainn, Callum, Garrett, OR Mason)

-> Janavika “Jane” Agrawal

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Megan Suri -> Amita Suman

Fandom: Desire and Decorum/Bridgerton

Designated Tag: #jane agrawal oc

LI: Prince Hamid (died during a war) -> Annabelle Parsons? (True nature of the relationship is unknown to historians but were very close); Ernest Sinclaire (one-sided from him)

-> Ophelia Hassan

Character Intro Post (WTD)

FC: Rashan MH

Fandom: Carmen Sandiego 2019/Wake The Dead/Perfect Match

Designated Tag: #ophelia hassan oc

LI: Damien Nazario AND F!Hayden

-> Violet Hale

FULL Character Intro Post

FC: Chloe Bennet

Fandom: Agents of SHIELD/Criminal Minds

Designated Tag: #violet hale oc

Main LI: TBD

~MY FAVORITE PARAS ~

-> Wheel of Witches

Credit: Completely goes to @evermore-grimoire who came up with the whole universe and mythology. It's so fun to daydream this scenario, especially with my own OCs

FULL Backstory

-> Nancy Chavez and Two Ghosts

Credit: Completely to @lcvrreid on TikTok for coming up with an amazing plot and backstory for her CM OC based on Ghostface. I definitely recommend her fanfic!

-> Lilac Allende & Open Heart

Credit: @jamespotterthefirst who makes incredibly detailed MCs to the point where I cannot imagine anyone else as said MC

~MY FICS/EDITS~

Geneva -> Supernatural Sci-Fi Original Story

Livin' the Luxe Life -> Original Story Based on Home Furnishing Magazines (Weird, right?)

Broken Stars w/ @magicwithineleteo -> HSMTMTS x GMW Crossover; Spotify Playlist; New Info Will Be Updated

The Scholars of Bellachoix Lane -> Academia!Playchoices AU

The Scars of Revenge -> Carmen Sandiego x Graham Crackle; feat. Scarlett Sandiego (F!OC)

Once A Shattered Heart -> Bryce Lahela x F!MC (Dr. Chandini Ramakrishnan); feat. Aishwarya Pillai (F!OC)

Doctor Date -> Bryce Lahela x F!MC (Dr. Chandini Ramakrishnan); feat. Dr. Aaliyah Hadid (F!OC)

My Baby Penguin -> Spencer Reid x F!OC (Dr. Aaliyah Hadid*); feat. Cleopatra Emilia Reid

A Sweet Mistake -> Aaron Hotchner x F!OC (Dr. Aaliyah Hadid*); feat. Jack Hotchner

Sleepyhead -> Derek Morgan and F!OC (Dr. Aaliyah Hadid*)

Overthinking -> Raleigh Carrera x F!MC (Destiny Katz); feat. Aaliyah Hadid

Here For You -> Aerin Valleros x Salem Nightingale (F!MC); Mal Volari x Salem Nightingale (F!MC)

fire on fire -> Gabriel Grant x Amala Khan (Independence Route)

timeless -> Radha Basu x Devi Sharma

Save It For Dessert Text Fic -> M!Trystan Thorne x F!MC/ OC (Dr. Lyra Lexington); feat. Detective Nayeli Lopez

Vigilante Sh*t CM Edit -> feat. Emily Prentiss, Spencer Reid, Dr. Aaliyah Hadid, Aaron Hotchner, and Elle Greenaway

Aesthetic Quote Post Masterlist

Carmen Sandiego (Netflix) Edit to "Ride" by Sir Mix-a-Lot

Happy Birthday Carmen Sandiego Edit for @/tiredguyswag

Corrupted Aerin Valleros Edit

Livin' the Luxe Life Intro Edit

Candella Edit to “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga

Devi/Renée/Amala/Evthys MC Edit

*Just to clarify, I currently intend to leave Spencer and Aaliyah as the main pair while the other fics would exist in an alternate universe of some kind where she didn't end up with him. For some reason, I just like writing her with multiple characters so I can see who I feel most comfortable writing her with

~Social Media ~

Ao3

Wattpad

TikTok

Pinterest

Honestly, just ask me if I have social media/what my account is. The links aren't working and it would be more fun to send everyone who comes here on a wild goose chase

[prerodinu]

Lenora Verena actually makes sacrifices, to Marek. Though she doesn't understand it's for Marek. She does the blood sacrifices because she was told to do it to the oldest vampire for protection. Though Marek is the oldest, he wasn't the original creator of the vampire. She will take blood from someone and if the person is bad enough she will make sure she sacrifices them no problem and spills their blood. Sometimes she does it for Katia just because.

[ourlordapollo]

And if I told you I finally came up with a fucking framing device for my Twinkfred von Karma origin story series thing

[idolcrescent]

Looking through your post for the WIP ask game, and I was going "Wow, these are such pretty titles!"

Then I see "Schezo becomes a god" and I'm sitting here like. I'm sorry. What???

That sounds hilarious and I'd love to hear about it! XD

"Hey guys look!! I made a robot that can sing but it eats humans!" Also sound hilarious! Man, don't you just hate it when you make a perfectly normal robot, you look back and your friend is in its mouth?

Help this made me realize that it autocorrected Schezo's name as Scherzo dxcfgvbhgf

Anyhow here's a "summary" of the story. Schezo sees this random teapot and feels a wave of power from it and of course, he buys it. He goes back to his gave to open it and surprise surprise an Evil King comes out of it. Schezo has no idea wth an Evil King is since Evil Kings aren't really in the Puyo Puyoverse so the Evil King explains what they are to him and told him her name, which is Linda (yes this is an Okage and Puyo Puyo crossover WIP don't come at me). She basically says that she's from another world and can grant his wish but with a price. He doesn't buy that so they battle (Okage style). Linda won cuz Schezo made the brutal mistake of not hearing her sing. Schezo agrees to listen to Linda and she tells him that if he wants her to grant him his wish (which was power) she needed a sacrifice, a new vessel and she was like "Hey since you kinda fit the Evil King Vessel criteria, why don't you become my new vessel?" Schezo's like wth no but Linda keeps telling him the benefits but he's still like no. Until Linda offered that she'll just be his sentient shadow, Schezo thought about it a little and was like ok. Linda was happy and was "Ok the power thing hmmm oh I know you'll have some of my power!!" And since Evil Kings are kinda like Gods in the Okage universe, Schezo basically becomes a god (sorta).

After that Linda became Schezo's shadow and stayed quiet for a bit until Arle shows and Linda was like "Hey, you look kinda like my old servant!" Arle freaked out and asked Schezo what happened and Schezo basically told everything to her. Arle was like "Bro wth why did you think this was a good idea"

And that's where the WIP ends. I plan for more angst (Linda telling him the Evil King Vessel criteria ™). Anyhow that's all for Schezo becomes god!!

Next is HGL! Which is about a scientist that decided it would be a good idea to make a singing robot to cheer up everybody since the group that she worked for was in a crisis. But she also implemented the ability to eat humans to the robot since so many people were dying and it was troublesome to clean so the robot was used to clean up corpses and sing.

That's literally all I've written for this one ahsjnas. It's also a part of Nocturnalism!

[ponett]

On the wiki gg slarpg wiki, there's a family portrait-esq piece of artwork on zinnia's page of her, verena and the boys. it doesn't have a source and i can not find it for the life of me. so i was curious if that was posted publicly or not.

I can't remember if I've ever posted it publicly, but that's really just because it spoils the game's ending. It's been shared in my Patreon Discord, and I think I gave my blessing to post it to the wiki? I've known it's there and I'm cool with it being there, so, y'know, either way it's fine.

I'll put the image in question and an explanation of its origins below the cut.

(Again, spoilers for the ending of SLARPG, like for real big ones.)

So at one point in 2021 I needed a chunk of change, and Anthony gave it to me in exchange for some artwork. One of the things he requested was Verena and the boys, because the boys were his personal pet characters for the game and I hadn't even drawn their battle artwork yet at that point, so he really wanted to see me draw them. He suggested I draw something set after the game's ending, "post-Javis," with the comment that Verena would basically end up as their mom. I added Zinnia because, well, duh. And then I did it in the style of like a shitty Walmart photo studio family portrait. Because I think that's funny.

And so this image was born

In hindsight I wish I'd given Verena and Zinnia rings in this, but I don't think I'd quite decided that they were married at that point. I was still working on the ending.

Fun fact: Killer Ray's in-game portrait is a crop of this drawing! Because his head and hard to draw and I didn't feel like drawing it again for the portrait lmao

[xodite]

Yandere head-cannons x Gn! Darling!

When they first meet their darling!

Iradita: when Iradita sees her beloved darling for the first time her heart stopped. She at first due to being manipulated due to Irademia’s influence believes her new darling is a goddess like herself! Although she feels intense jealousy towards them. Jealousy that fills her veins horribly whenever her hazel eyes lays on her darling! Scared of losing her beloved to her new darling! Although as it is her goddess Irademia’s wish, she will do as Irademia says, yet slowly falls for the new darling as well and is extremely affectionate and loving towards the new darling whenever Irademia is around to control her. Although, do the right things with her obsession and stalking she will fall possibly even deeper love for her darling.

Irademia: When the cult leader laid her eyes on her darling Irademia knew full well the control the darling had on her. She also realized she had the control she could possibly have on her new darling. Irademia when she first meets her darling is infatuated from the start unlike her partner. She never wants her darling to leave. She wants her darling to serve her. Serve her forever.

Estelle: when she first meets her beloved she likely did during a dangerous job. During said dangerous job Estelle didn’t pay much notice to her darling until the worst timing. While sedating her target she will accidentally does wrong and have to fight them off later! Although in the panic she slipped her number on a slip of paper in her darlings pocket with a simple 50$. Estelle hates at first there’s a distraction that can mess with her work but how could she be mad with her darling looking that good.

Verena: When the older wiser queen of heads glanced in your direction she looked over at you in interest. Her advisors have constantly set up princes from far away kingdoms yet she glanced at the rival kingdoms annoyed personal guard she felt her knees weaken. She honestly picked the prince to get closer to you. Even going as far as to share the same room with him so you would be in the room with her. She loved you at first sight. She loved you. The Queen loved you.

Aesira: When she first laid her eyes upon her darling she felt confused. All she felt was confusion swirling in her chest. She never felt this much attraction and love for someone in forever. In fact she couldn’t even remember the last time she had a crush. With the new attraction everywhere you go she will somehow show up, you got yourself unknowingly a personal morally grey body guard.

Iphissyss: When this demon of the night was on the hunt for her newest victim she saw her darling dancing around in the club. They immediately had their eyes on you all night. It knew when he saw you. You were meant to be his. He wanted you more then his other victims. Be careful. Or it may drain more of your sexual energy and possibly your life then you can bargain for. He didn’t know this new feeling. Lust and a fluttering feeling? This was new for him. Good thing he liked experimenting.

[sl-newsie]

American Woman (Thomas Shelby x American OC) Ch. 42: Something More Important

Masterlist: https://www.tumblr.com/sl-newsie/739551758747090944/american-woman-thomas-shelby-x-american-oc?source=share

By the end of the afternoon everything is planned. Ada, Finn, Polly, and Michael are already here. Now we’re waiting for Lizzie and the other Shelbys and their wives. Thomas’ meeting with the duchess must have gone successfully because he came back in one piece with more money than I’d ever imagined. Now she’s gone.

In the kitchen I pour a small whiskey and let the nostalgic drink warm me. More footsteps approach and Thomas spots me sitting at the table.

“Do you drink now?” 

I roll my eyes. “In small portions. Don’t blame me. You lot are always drinking.”

He walks in and takes a seat next to me, examining the bottle with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. “Whiskey?”

��My vader runs a brewery. What do you think?”

“‘S this your father’s brand?”

I nod proudly. “Some of the best in America.”

Thomas hums and considers me with calculating eyes, hand on his chin. “How do you feel about horses?”

Another swallow. “Not much to say. I grew up in the city and never got to see many, much less ride one until I came here.” I smirk. “Not that I wouldn’t be up to the challenge.”

He hums again. “Do you prefer cars?”

Is that a trick question? Where is this coming from? “In Brooklyn everything’s close enough to walk. When my family travels we rent a car. But if you’re asking my opinion about those gleaming beauties you’ve got now, I’ll say they’re some of the best cars I’ve ever ridden in.” I stand up and place my glass in the wash basin. “You’re a man of many wonders, Thomas. Gorgeous horses and snazzy automobiles.”

A new feeling blooms in my chest just as Ada walks by. So much for a private moment.

“They’re asking for you, Tommy.”

Thomas waves her off and stands up, taking a puff on his cigarette. He takes his own sip from vader’s whiskey and looks to the floor with a look telling me he’s overthinking.

“After today, things might go back to normal,” I comment lightly and put a hand on his shoulder. “Now go out there and show them who Thomas Shelby is.”

Thomas gives a stiff nod and strides off into the hall. I start to follow but am blocked by Linda before I can exit the kitchen.

“Why are you here?” she asks, looking me up and down.

“Excuse me?”

“Why are you here? Esme, Ada, Polly, and I are kin to the Shelbys.” She tilts her chin up. “Who are you?”

It feels like someone punched me in the throat. What words can I possibly say about that? Does she not see the time I’ve dedicated to this family?

“I- I’m here as a friend. Thomas-”

“All you are is a trusting, pretty face that he can send to do the boring work he doesn’t like,” she tuts. “If I were you I’d go back to America. That’s where Arthur and I plan on going. Away from this dangerous place. Although no offense, your state may be a bit too rough for the baby.”

My jaw tightens and my gaze hardens. My hands stay clenched at my sides. Every part of me wants to boil over and scream at her for disrespecting my country.

“How dare you. You say I’m a waste of space here and then insult my home? You are in luck because I am too Christian to hit a pregnant woman. Excuse me.”

I force my way past Linda, pushing into her shoulder. Arthur, you are a good man, but why did you have to find someone so judgemental? At least Esme still accepts me. Polly, Ada, Finn… Thomas trusts me. I understand that trust does not come easily to this family but one would think that after all this time-

“Ms. Steenstra, there’s someone on the phone for you,” Mary interrupts my thoughts. “A man named Conor.”

The name makes my pulse spark. Why would he be calling?

“Conor? That’s my brother.” I walk to the phone and hesitantly pick it up. “Hello?”

“Verena?” His deep American accent rings through. “Thank God! I’ve been trying to reach you all day! Where the Hell in England are you?”

“I’m in Warwickshire.”

“Speak normal English!”

I roll my eyes. “That is normal English! I’m at Arrow House. My boss’ house. And we’re about to have a meeting. Is something wrong?”

He chuckles halfheartedly. “Funny you should say that. Vader fell down the stairs and broke his beg.”

I close my eyes and let out a drawn-out groan. “It was the stairs with the loose floorboard, wasn’t it?”

“Sure was. And now we need someone to care for him while I get to be the lucky one who runs the shop.”

His attempt at sounding gumptious does not sink in well. The previous feeling of the future’s delightful promises is disassembled, leaving me to ponder the disappointment of having to leave Birmingham once more.

“Conor, are you serious?” I ask in a small voice. 

“Catch the next boat home,” he answers in a non-negotiable tone. “Please? Moeder and Oma are going crazy and we need you to balance it out.”

I feel like I’m falling. Being dragged down with no way out. “Conor. I am so close to starting a life for myself here. Is there any other person?”

He sighs deeply. “I’m afraid not. We need you here.”

Something more important. That’s what he wants to say. I have to leave because this is more important. Not Thomas’ mental stability or my own interest to start a life. What does Conor know? They’ve never even met the Shelbys yet. 

I’m being pulled from both sides. On one hand, I can’t leave Thomas alone with what he just went through. He needs me to listen. On the other hand, I cannot just leave my family. It’s too selfish. Maybe… I can still listen from the phone. Thomas might understand. He knows I wouldn’t leave unless it was for something like this.

“Very well. I will inform Mr. Shelby that I need to take a leave of absence.”

“Thank you, Verena,” Conor sighs in relief. “This is a big help, really. You’re-”

“Tell moeder I will be home soon,” I cut him off with a dead tone. “Tot ziens.”

I stiffly hang up the phone before he can ramble on about more assurances. Yes, this is a big help to them. But I also feel the need to be of service here too. Can’t they understand?

I join the others in Thomas’ office and try to squeeze past Finn before the meeting starts. “I need to speak to Thomas-”

“Shh!” 

Finn pushes me down into the chair next to him. Whatever Thomas’ new plan is I will have to be cut out. Now everyone is gathered, even Thomas’ uncle, Curly, and Johnny Doggs. We’re all in rows facing Thomas like it's going to be a big speech. Thomas stays hunches over his desk, eyeing us until we quiet down.

“Before I begin, I want to let you know I made a mistake.” He admits it? Thomas Shelby just admitted he was wrong. “And I want to apologize to all of you. Arthur, you warned me against getting involved in Russian business. And you were right.”

Arthur merely hums in response. 

“I doubted your wife, and for that I’m sorry. Linda, I’ve added 3,000 here in the hope that you’ll forgive me.”

Linda gives us all a quick look as if to see if taking the money is appropriate. She gets up and picks up the bills Thomas has placed on the desk. “Apology accepted.”

Thomas continues. “Esme I doubted you as well.”

Esme, carrying the sleeping newborn in her arms, stares right at him. “Now John’s got innocent lives on his conscience. Ordinary working men-”

“Yeah, alright Esme. Got it,” John pushes it off.

“No, she’s right,” Thomas agrees. “And you and Arthur are gonna have to share that burden.” He tosses another stack of bills to him. “But I hope the house that you can buy with this can become a place of contemplation. Perhaps redemption.” He throws more money to the men in the back. “Charlie, for lost tools, dangerous goods and Curly’s wise words. Johnny, for board and lodgings. Lizzie.” 

The dark-eyed secretary leans forward and throws it back, sitting up straight with a tensed jaw. In a split second her eyes dart to where I’m sitting and I swear she thinks I'm hiding something.

“Michael.” Thomas holds more money out to his cousin. “For the killings. 5 for the stabbing, 5 for the shooting-”

Polly stands up. “No, Tommy.”

“What?!” Thomas barks. “Tell me, eh! This is who I am! And this is all I can give you for what you’ve given me. Your hearts and your souls.” He points a finger at her. “Yesterday I nearly lost my son. You should fucking understand that. For what, eh? For this? This?”

He gestures to the room and I can see my prediction seeping through. Wealth can grant you only so much, Thomas. I tried to tell you, Lord knows I did. Now you see just how valuable life can be without money... And how easily it can be stolen.

“And I know you all want me to say that I’ll change,” he grunts, looking over each of us. He’s not wrong. “That this fucking busines will change. But I’ve learnt something in the last few days.” He points to the window. “Those bastards, those bastards, are worse than us. Politicians, fucking judges, Lords and Ladies. They are worse than us. And they will never admit us to their palaces no matter how legitimate we become. Because of who we are. Who we fucking are, where we fucking came from.”

As much as it pains me to think it, he’s right. This isn’t America where you can build from the ground up and people will respect you. Remains of wealthy families still linger but in Brooklyn your character is judged by your labors. Your hard work. Maybe that is why I’ve been so out of place here.

“Isn’t that right, Ada?” Thomas looks at his sister. “Our Ada knows. She got smart about the revolution. And she knows you have to get what you want your own way. Lizzie, I want it known that money was for you because some nights it was you who stopped my heart from breaking. No one else.”

Crack.

My breathing ceases. Thomas’ words are drowned out by the ringing in my ears. My entire body freezes to stare unblinking at the desk. Did he just say that? In the corner of my eye Lizzie’s look of confidence says enough. But he said thank-you. He said he needs me…

“And Verena, don’t think I’ve forgotten you.”

Did he say my name? My head jerks up and those stern blue eyes meet my frigid ones.

“Verena. The American woman who stood by us as our family crumbled and built up again. Verena, who cared for and protected my son as if he were her own. Verena, who makes me look like a bloody fool for not following her wisdom. Vernea, who always listens.”

He holds up a single envelope. Not one with money.

“This here is for you. The deed to the house on Watery Lane. It’s yours now. And outside that house, you will find a car. That’s yours too.”

Oh God. He does care. He wants me to stay so badly. How can I tell him I can’t? “Thomas-”

“No exceptions,” he orders and sets the envelope on the desk.

“Thomas, please-” I beg.

“Tommy. You’ve had a bad time,” Polly interrupts. “We understand. So at an alternative time, we have all recovered.” She walks over to retrieve the money from Michael, who does not look compliant. “I would like to put before the family an alternative view of the future of the Shelby Company Limited. A more hopeful view.”

Esme’s baby starts to cry. Polly’s words hit everyone. If only I could join this hopeful future. 

“Which I, for one, would quite like to hear,” Ada inputs.

Esme stands up with her child. “As would I.”

“And I,” Lizzie agrees.

Thomas’ eyes flicker to me and I force an empty smile. “Me too.”

Linda, however, is not as enthusiastic. “Come on, Arthur. Train to the boat leaves in one hour. Then we get the boat to New York and it’ll all be in the past.”

Polly gives him a hug while Thomas fights the urge to as well. Instead he sits back in his chair and takes a puff on his cigarette. Does this mean the meeting’s over? Are the Shelbys really splitting up? Arthur can’t really be going- Can he? After everything…?

Everyone stands in silence as Arthur approaches his brother for a final goodbye. “I’ll be off then, Tom. I’ll see ya. I’ll see you, brother.”

He gives a nod and walks to join Linda at the back of the room. I’m really going to miss him. Maybe I’ll be on the same boat back to New York.

“You can go but you won’t get far, Arthur.”

Thomas’ words cause everyone to look at him. Arthur must think he’s joking. What on Earth is he talking about?

“I spoke to Moss last night. He told me that the Chief Constable of Birmingham has issued a warrant for your arrest. Murder, sedition, conspiracy to cause explosion. John, they’re coming for you as well. Same charges. Michael, the murder of Hughes. Polly-”

“Wait a minute. What the fuck are you talking-?” Arthur’s voice rises.

Bang! Bang! “Open up!” Someone shouts from outside.

Oh no. He didn’t- Thomas could never-

“…In the murder of Chief Inspector Chester Campbell,” Thomas finishes.

So Polly really did kill him. Can’t say I’m sad to hear it. But what does not calm my thoughts is the continued pounding on the front door. 

“The people we betrayed last night want to bring us down,” Thomas explains as whistles start to blow. “They control the police, the judges, the jails. But they do not control the elected government.”

“What the fuck Tommy?” John yells and everyone starts clustering in a panic.

“I was going to listen to you, my brother-!”

“They’ll hang us!”

“Listen to me!” Thomas is trying to stay calm. “I’ve made a deal, in return for turning in evidence against them. Lizzie, take the money to the cellar. You will get your money in course time. When the police get in, do not resist. Do not say anything.”

More panic spreads through the room. Polly, looking shocked and distraught, is escorted out by Michael. Esme tries to run with John but I know they won’t get far. Screams echo from the hall. Finn and I exchange anxious looks and bolt out of the room to see the door burst open and uniformed cops swarm inside. They push me away and back Arthur up against the wall with a baton to his throat. John’s already handcuffed. Esme’s trying to soothe the baby and keep Linda from attacking the coppers. Finn, who looks to be seconds from tears when he sees Polly being handcuffed, takes off sprinting out the door and around to the back of the house, towards the pasture. Lizzie and Ada are still hiding in the cellar. I’m all that’s left.

As the thrashing prisoners are led outside I feel someone walk up behind me. Thomas. We both stand in silence watching them all be dragged out to the awaiting trolley. Silence drapes over the once-lively house. I dare to look up and see Thomas’ facade threatening to crack. He never wanted this. A king, all alone in his castle. 

He finally speaks. “The only one not linked by evidence to this is you, Verena.” 

I swallow hard to fight my own tears. “That’s supposed to make me feel better? You just sent your own family to the gallows, Thomas! You must admit the law is catching up to you now. Rigged or not, do you think you can fight this system?” I take a shaky breath. “I feel like that speech was partially directed at me. No, I understand you can’t change. But you’re right. You are better than them, Thomas. All those snippity aristocrats.”

“I really meant what I said,” Thomas murmurs and I fight the temptation to keep looking at him. “You… You’ve kept me sane. You listen. You care. I don’t know how, but you do. Even if there’s nothing profitable for you.”

I shake my head slowly. “Care and compassion shouldn’t come at a cost.” Another deep breath. “There’s more news, I’m afraid. Conor, my oldest brother, just called and told me I need to return home. Vader broke his leg, and…”

Something in him breaks too. We both know where this is going. Thomas wants to break down further but instead closes his eyes to clarify my reason to leave.

“You need to help. ‘S alright, Verena. I understand.”

“Please know that I truly do wish to stay.” I gently take his hand. “You didn’t need to gift me anything for helping you, Thomas. God sent me here for a reason.”

He swallows. “You deserve it all, love. It will still be here when you come back.”

“I will be back,” I assure firmly. “I promise. But right now you need your family. Save them, Thomas. While I’m at home I can start arranging your shipments in Boston with Ada. I’m really sorry Thomas but I have my own family to look after as well.”

We turn into each other for a soft hug. Nothing too intimate, no. Something with a deeper feeling. Like two magnets not wanting to part. No longer do I feel scared to touch him. I need him to make me keep remembering what I’ll eventually return to. In a small moment I feel him lean down and press a single kiss to the top of my head.

“If I call, will you pick up?”

“Always.”

@meadows5

[704-liveblog]

since i've been playing slarpg here's my thoughts on it so far!

i'd give it like, a B. i like the characters their interactions are fun. the combat is really cool and i like the worldbuilding. the music is wonderful and the pixelart is beautiful.

just. the plot feels like it moves really fast and the characters are constantly making assumptions and then rolling with them and you're supposed to roll with them too.

like, after they meet javis for the first time, they just assume everything evil that happens is his fault but we don't even know if he's evil. it goes from "we should go find javis and talk to him to make sure he's not evil" to "jodie's looking for a mysterious figure that's been lurking in the woods? that could be javis!" to "these guys are frozen in ice? this must be javis' doing!" even though he's. a video tape. not an ice mage. and we don't even know what he wants. and we don't even know if the hooded figure that was seen here was javis. why is that your first thought. like the characters say something COULD be true, and you're supposed to take it as "this is DEFINITELY true" and they take it as that too.

and then in the celestial desert it's the same thing - "glyph was reprogrammed to be evil? that must have been javis!" all you know about him is that you walked into his house and beat up all his employees and he got mad at you for it. why do you assume every bad thing that happens is his fault.

verena introduces herself and says that she's fortuna and faith goes from "should we believe her?" to "i have every reason to believe her" can you tell me those reasons? from my perspective someone just showed up and claimed to be your god even though she looks nothing like her, and you just said yeah okay that seems true.

and the whole "send me your strongest warriors and i won't destroy your planet" thing just feels like a cheap way to give us a fighting chance against Literal God. and the novas were like "but who else could possibly do it... we may have just started two days ago but we're the only people who qualify" dude i dunno what about, say, the fucking paladin brigade? holly and provence and the one that likes swords whose name I forgot because I only spoke to him in act 1? allison's mom? fucking, bartholomew even???

malady harmony just feels like badeline from celeste but as a fox. she talks the same way, she has the exact same color scheme, she's the same concept. and she kind of just came out of nowhere. the explanation given for her existence wasn't an explanation at all.

i feel like there could have been some tension buildup to the fight with allison but i did think that part was kind of cool. the way malady gets melody all riled up right before allison arrives leading to something of an outburst.

i forgot the rest of what i had to say. anyways. liveblog continue

[killjo-q]

🌈 RAINBOW - what advice would they give to their younger self?

Idk for who so I'll go with both OCs! For Verena : Learn to enjoy the moment and dont take the people around you for granted ( safaksf i am not very good at this XD) For Aya : Don't be so hard on yourself and its ok to rest and take breaks. You don't need to be perfect

[lilghostiequinni]

Raining Season

Main Masterlist Landoscar Masterlist

Pairing: Elemental/Fae female!oc (Verena Kaase) x Siren/Incubus Lando Norris x Werewolf/Healing Witch Oscar Piastri

Warnings: Fluff, more to come...

Description: The world used to find supernaturals as a bad thing or a thing to be enslaved, but the world has come a long way since then, and most of the basic human rights have been denied. But laws and modern times have changed things for them. It's normal for them to be out in the world where they were once shunned and blamed for everything.

Supernaturals are a normal part of life. But McLaren has its own supernatural driver. It's known he's a supernatural, but it is not known which one. He gets a new teammate with a "normal" "human" girlfriend, but some good things cause change, good change, right?

Part I:

[haydenigmatic]

Can we have the first impressions the ROs had of both or either F!MC and M!MC.

I can’t quite scope the level of “perfect” high level attractiveness MC will hold so if possible pls mention our isekai looks 😏

well first impressions are somewhat tricky, I mean it's up to you guys how that goes... and what it is known of MC.

For the Lavone siblings depends on how you behave towards them, an example here with Odette, she can "hate" you whilst crushing on you since the beginning (hate as in you are kids, and mc and she can be the couple of bickering kids that you just know that when they grow up will be a thing) so for this one I'll go with their first impressions on a older MC.

so let's focus on the ethereal beauty of MC.

Odette:

A rush of memories and emotions floods her senses. MC presence, now heightened by the regality of adulthood, leaves her momentarily breathless. Her exterior remains composed, a portrait of courtly grace, yet beneath the surface, a torrent of nerves swirls. The childhood crush, ever-present, now evolves into an enchantment that transcends time. Their beauty, renowned throughout the realm, casts a radiant spell on her, and Odette, ever the idealist, finds herself caught in the delicate dance between longing and the anticipation of what rekindled connection might unveil.

Damon:

For a Female MC: Damon's eyes widen subtly, catching the adult version of MC for the first time. The once-familiar features have transformed into an undeniable beauty that momentarily leaves him speechless. He can't help but appreciate her allure, and a smug grin creeps onto his face, impressed and intrigued by the unexpected transformation.

For a Male MC: Damon's confident facade wavers imperceptibly as he meets the adult version of MC. The realization strikes that this isn't the same companion from his youth; there's a newfound charisma and handsomeness that subtly challenges Damon's own confidence. Despite his usual bravado, he can't help but acknowledge the striking presence of a now-adult MC.

Hanniel:

For a Female MC: As he laid eyes on a grown-up MC, a stunned realization dawned upon him. The girl he once knew had transformed into a woman of captivating beauty. Struggling to reconcile the image of the woman before him with the memory of the girl from his past, he found himself mesmerized by her allure. The profound shift in his perception left him grappling with newfound feelings, a mix of surprise, attraction, and an undercurrent of unexplored emotions.

For a Male MC: Upon laying eyes on the grown-up version of MC, he is momentarily struck by the impressive handsomeness of the man before him. A subtle recognition plays on his features, appreciating the transformation from the boy he once knew. The memories between them echo, but he can't help but acknowledge the striking presence of the man standing in front of him.

Verena:

A a fleeting intrigue sparked within her smoky gaze. MC's beauty, like a captivating enigma, momentarily caught her attention. A subtle smirk played on her lips—an acknowledgment of allure, but also a silent declaration of her own rules. Though she didn't typically involve herself with those of the same age, a mischievous thought crossed her mind—a temptation to toy with the enigmatic character, to unravel the secrets hidden behind those captivating eyes.

Jasira:

For the female MC: She recognizes her beauty but remains sceptical, suspecting her to be just another courtly figure in pursuit of a suitable marriage. Her initial impression is guarded, wary of the intricacies of courtly relationships.

For a male MC: she acknowledges the handsomeness but can't shake the impression of vanity and an almost ethereal beauty that might be more suited to the courtly aesthetics than the harsh realities Jasira has come to know.

Nesrin:

Upon their first meeting, Nesrin, with her perceptive and calculating nature, keenly observes:

A female MC: While acknowledging her beauty, she also sees her as a potential rival for court attention, noting the allure that could captivate others.

For the male MC, she appreciates his handsomeness but maintains a sceptical view, suspecting he might be nothing more than a pretty face lacking substance underneath.

Doria/n:

Doria/n takes a glance at MC and can't help but acknowledge their looks. Yet, in his eyes, they're just another one of those silly nobles at court, wrapped up in the same shallow pursuits.

Aurelia/n:

Despite her/his reserved nature, Aurelia/n finds themselves captivated by the unique beauty that radiates from MC, a beauty that transcends mere physicality. There's a certain magnetic quality to MC's presence that hints at depths yet unexplored, leaving her/him intrigued and eager to unravel the layers beneath the surface.

Sorin:

As her eyes capture the beauty that initially strikes her, she's quick to shift her focus to the more captivating question — the essence of who MC is and the mystery that surrounds them. The allure of their appearance is acknowledged but swiftly overshadowed by Sorin's curiosity about the person beneath the surface, yearning to unravel the enigma that for her is MC.

[yandere-kokeshi]

— Verena K. Salvatore Intro

Verena K. Salvatore is a dangerous and domineering woman; she takes what she wants and rarely hides her sexual nature. Had she not met you on accident, witnessing your frail body passed out in the freezing cold, she wouldn’t have tasted your lovely blood nor sexual desire — and now, you’re staying with her. Forever.

Species: Vampire Queen

Age: is unknown (hints are littered among her castle walls. She looks around mid-to-late 30s)

Sex: female

Height: 5’8” (175 cm)

Appearance: has extreme pale skin, though warm to touch (other than her hands), and holds a very curvaceous, plump build. Her bodice is often glittered with jewelry, and there are always rings on her fingers, with long black nails. And whenever she’s upset, she turns them compulsively around her fingers. Her dark-red eyes are hypnotizing to look at, and often decorated with thick makeup. Her black hair is naturally kept up in tight and neatly braids, or buns. She mostly wears rich clothing, favoring black, green, and red velvets with golden lace in intricate patterns.

Type of yandere: territorial, possessive, and manipulative; needs to be near you and touching you in some way. Easily jealous, and rarely lets any maids see you — only one knows of your existence.

The mansion is a labyrinth. Anywhere you go, it's more rooms and seemingly getting longer. You’re unsure if it’s her powers, or the warm cup of drink she gave you was its cause, but, one thing you need to know: you’ll always need her, especially when you begin to feel extremely needy.

[prerodinu]

Lenora Verena actually prefers to use her nails to feed. She will actually cut someone with her nails first as they are backed with silver for funzies. The silver actually doesn't hurt her but she ends up faking it for again funzies. Everything Lenora Verena does is for funzies.