#bc they've collectively already gone through a loss

[nights-at-crystarium]

Look. I may not be a dedicated haurchefucker blog but. If he wins this poll, and only then, you get to choose which one of these pinups I put some work into. I still don't have tumblr polls so we'll have to take this to twitter though.

[serenstars]

i'm aware i'm getting very ahead of myself by thinking abt this shit in act 2 but i keep thinking abt Aeron and Vesper post-game (ESPECIALLY VESPER) and how they're gonna live the rest of their lives. i'm keeping it flexible in case i fuck up somewhere along the line playing through but i have visions. putting under a read more bc this is crazy long i have too many ideas

i think Aeron would just return to the same life she lived before the nautiloid. it's familiar, but more than anything it's really convenient for having a commitment to a vampire; she was already living most of her life at nighttime, and she has even more reasons not to change that now. the only thing that really changes is she's not going to see herself as a tool anymore, won't let people exploit her so easily. and if she does start to slip in that regard, Astarion definitely will call it out before it gets too far. they'd probably elope after a few years; she's not the marrying type but family is important to her because of her loss so i think she'd want the social impact of being married but without any big celebratory aspect. i think children would be similar to her; something she's scared of because of her own past, but has already shown a feeling of obligation to taking in and protecting children. she wouldn't have kids of her own but i think given time to grow up more and mature, she'd probably start taking in children who don't have anyone or anywhere to go in her 30s.

most important for her though, i think post-game finally brings her back to her family. she's gone all this time not knowing if they're alive or dead, and kind of just assuming the worst but in my mind i imagine. Astarion working in secret to find information on her family, figure out what they've been doing for the past decade, if they're alive, where they've been, where they are now. i envision the reunion being a complete secret to her and blindsiding her which y'know, probably not the smartest way to approach it but he means well. i think the biggest part of the rest of her life is just, she's back with her family. she's the cool aunt

and then with Vesper and Gale they're totally going back to Waterdeep with all the animals they collected over the adventure, getting married (everyone they've ever met is invited), and having like 5 kids. also i think post-game Vesper finally feels confident enough to pursue more physical transition, getting top surgery probably after the first three kids? also can i say being a househusband is gender affirming for drow trans men. anyway less elaborate on my ideas for Vesper post-game i mostly just get lost in wanting to draw family pictures 🥺 ok

[leviloveslemonpledge]

Hello! I'm so glad I found your blog bc as I can see there's not so much active aot blogs on tumblr now( Anyways, can you write a drabble (platonic!) at trainee squad with Armin? They've recently gotten there and reader is not talkative and even maybe seems to be a cold loner at first? It turns out that she can't humble the loss of her family and usually comes out the dorm and starts crying so no one can see her weakness. Armin sees it and talks to her and eventually they become friends

And with some more trainees as well!) Reader is actually a nice and caring person. I hope it’s not that much and sorry from any mistakes, I’m not from English speaking country. Have a nice day!

Hiya, I asked for a request with Armin aaaand I kinda changed my mind a bit. If it’s not too late, can you make reader pretty cheerful and optimistic outside instead of being reversed? She just hides her emotions behind that happy mask bc she wants to be strong but Armin notices that. Sorry I couldn’t write about this before, I’ll be more accurate next time! Of course you don’t need to rewrite it if you’ve already started

There’s more of us around than you think, we’re just hiding. ;D

I am so excited about this ask!! Hope you like it anon! :D

“Is it true you were in Shiganshina when those titans broke through?”

“Yeah, we all were.” Eren gestures to himself, Armin and Mikasa, who shrinks into her scarf. 

“So then… what are you doing here? With the scouts? If you know how dangerous they are?”

“They’re no big deal, really… I’m going to kill every last one of them!”

“You’re certainly braver than I am… I don’t want to take those things on!” Bertholdt exclaims, shivering.

“What?!” Eren yells, nearly climbing up onto the table. “What the hell are you doing here then?” Armin pulls him back into his seat with difficulty. 

“Eren, come on. Let them tell their side of things.”

“We have a mission.” Reiner takes a swig of water, downing his entire cup. “We have to join up if we want to get back home. It’s the only way.” Bertholdt nods solemnly.

“Home…I don’t think we’ll ever get back there…” Armin murmurs.

Noticing the dark shift in the table’s atmosphere, you squirm uncomfortably in your seat. Everyone’s lives have been devastated, yours included, but it hurts you to see them all in such anguish. You take a deep breath. You’re not sure if this’ll work, but you have to try.

“Come on now, everyone! Home may be far away, but if we give it our all and work together, it isn’t nearly as far away as it seems! Don’t lose heart, we still have a chance.” You force a smile, but it turns real as the light returns in everyone’s eyes. 

“That’s right! We’ll hit the books, get stronger. We’re not little kids anymore, we’ll turn ourselves into titan killing machines!” Eren bursts out. 

“Heh, yeah, no way I’m going to be weaker than a punk like you!” Reiner laughs as he grabs Eren in a light chokehold. With the table laughing and smiling again, you feel a sense of relief. Finally, you were useful, unlike that day…

Your smile drops as you remember the day the wall fell. Your family being trapped in the house while you had gone out to run some errands. By the time you ran back to them, it was too late. There were titans coming from every direction, and fearing death you had run. You’ve hated yourself for being such a useless coward since that day, and swore you would never stand idly by while people suffered ever again.

“Hey, Y/N, where did you say you were from again? You must be from a village further north with your lighthearted disposition!” Reiner asks with a big, teasing grin, still struggling with Eren.

With that, something in you snapped. Your smile vanished instantly, along with any feelings of warmth and camaraderie. 

“I…”

Your heart beats faster.

“I’m from…”

Your hands clench into tight fists.

“from Shiganshina.”

Suddenly you’re back to your home on that day, watching massive titans stomp casually through the city, towards your small family home. You so desperately wanted to help, and ran to them as fast as you could, hoping to beat the hulking monstrosities. When you rounded the corner you saw one rip the roof off with a small tug. It paused to look at you, it’s big eyes empty of any compassion, filled only with dulled boredom. A warm trickle flowed down your leg, but your body refused to move. It wasn’t until a passerby tugged on your arm that you were able to run. Run from death. Run from pain. Run from your family’s screams as they were eaten alive.

“Y/N?” Mikasa asks, her face laced with concern.

You can feel your emotions rising to the surface and start to panic. 

“What? Me? Of course I’m fine I just… um… I have to go to the bathroom!” You force a fake laugh as you rush out of the mess hall. Rounding the corner you press your back against the cold stone wall and finally allow yourself to break down. You sink to the floor in a distressed heap, quietly sobbing as you hug your knees into your chest.

“Hey… Y/N?” Armin places a hand gingerly on your shoulder. you look up at him, startled, quickly wiping away the tears flowing down your cheeks. 

“Oh, Armin, I didn’t realize you were…”

“Are you alright?” He stared at you, his eyes filled with worry and genuine care. It makes you feel weak and worthless, always in need of saving.

“I’m sorry, I’m being such a burden… Give me a minute and I’ll be back to myself again. I promise.” You refuse to look him in the eye, ashamed of yourself.

A spark of recognition flashes through Armin’s mind as he sees himself in your pained, vulnerable form. As he watches you collect your broken pieces for his sake, he can’t help but notice your strength and wish there was some way he could support you.

“Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to be strong on my account, Y/N. What we went through in Shiganshina… it was hell. We lost so many people, good people, and we have to honor their lives by remembering them. Yes, it’s hard and sometimes painful, but it’s better than if they hadn’t been part of our lives at all. I lost my grandfather during that expedition to reclaim wall maria, and I miss him terribly, but I know he’d want me to remember all the good times we had, and to be happy. I’m sure your family wants the same for you. We were kids back then, there was nothing we could do, but it’s like you said, if we work hard then one day, maybe, we can make a difference.”

You let out a sob, your own body betraying your determined efforts to stay in control. Soon your eyes run like rivers, and your hands fly to your face in one last attempt to hide the hurt you’ve been holding in for so long.

“It’s okay, Y/N. You don’t have to pretend, not for me.”

“I- I’m sorry Armin, I didn’t mean to bother you with this. I’m so sorry.”

He sits next to you on the floor.

“It’s a relief actually, knowing I’m not the only one hurting.” After a moment of contemplation he wraps his arm around your shoulders, then sits with you in silence for as long as you need.

[uppastthejelliclemoon]

OC asks 38, 40, 41, 51, and 58, please?

How does your OC react to and handle stress?

Isis stress-sews! She'll gather up all the fabric in her den that's been sitting around, collected over the past few months, and just climb onto her bed and sew. Jenny stress-knits, and sometimes they do it together, just sitting in silence and working until the stress is gone, or until their yarn and fabric is all gone.

How does your OC handle grief?

gotta do Hestia for this one bc i put my baby girl THROUGH IT

so she knows what happened to her mama and siblings, but she doesn't fully understand how to feel about it until she's a little bit older.

It's simple things that make her face her grief and the feelings of loss. It's when she watches Demeter playing with Jemima, sees how Jelly and Amunet cuddle Coricopat, Tantomile, Pouncival, and Tumblebrutus into their arms, sees Jennyanydots peppering Etcetera and Electra's faces with kisses. It's when she sees Pouncival giggling and bouncing around his siblings, Munkustrap and Tugger moving around one another with an ease that's almost unsettling, Mistoffelees and Victoria practicing their dances.

That's when the realization hits her, that she's never going to be able to cuddle with her mother, or play with her siblings, and that's what hurts Hestia.

She tries to bottle it up, because she can't bear making her fathers feel sad or feel like they're not enough. But Tugger and Mistoffelees know their daughter, and all they can do is hold her while she cries, and while they know that they'll never fill that hole in her heart, they can hopefully give her enough love to make up for that loss.

And when Halloween comes around, instead of setting Hestia back in that grieving process, it helps her even more, because she gets to cuddle her mama, she gets to play and giggle and talk to her brothers and sisters

What is your OC’s greatest fear?

Quasi's greatest fear is losing his family to Macavity

Jitterbug's greatest fear is being abandoned

Garbo's greatest fear is Asparagus Jr. and Gus disappearing from her life again

Serafina's greatest fear is losing her family to Macavity already happened

What are some of your OC’s morals?

Within the Con Quintet, they've got three rules that they all have to follow:

Always tell the truth

Keep your promises

Never leave anyone behind

How does your OC take criticism?

Jitterbug, my sad girl, hates criticism, especially if she knows it's coming from a good place, because she gets so worried that she's done things wrong that she gets all teary and choked up. she's just like me fr