#because apparently that's the only thing she wears out of uniform😂

[farginen]

endless edits of riza featuring her pink cashmere sweater.

[sun-lit-roses]

The First Commandment

I’m not going to say I’m prepared for anything this time, because the last episode seemed to take that as a challenge.

Thank you for your comments, I’m learning a lot! The cute doctor has a name (Janet) and will be returning, which is the best news ever. Sam and Jack are apparently A Thing in the fandom, which is interesting and now I’m waiting to see why (???). And the idea of protocols for alien diseases and whatever else they might bring back from this collection of 6-digit planets is funny, which is alarming. On the bright side, I guess that means we’ll see lots of Janet!

Let’s see what season 1, episode 6 brings! The title is... ominous.

A spooky forest! How very Halloween-y.

Uh oh, they’re already in trouble.

Wait, these aren’t our heroes.

Oh no, he’s been shot! Hey, dude, your buddy’s gone!

Did... did he just leave an open gate back to Earth unattended? There HAS to be a rule about that.

Oh no, what are they gonna do with Frakes!

AH

RIP Frakes.

Hang on, why do those guys look like they’re wearing fatigues?

Okay, now it’s our people.

You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a sci-fi show where they actually put on sunscreen before. Very responsible, I dig it.

I buy the explanation that the Goa’uld had a thing for forests. Makes sense. (And it’s totally not at all because the easiest filming location was probably in a bunch of trees 😁 I like that they took the time to make an in-universe explanation for it, though. That’s fun!)

This must be the planet the one guy escaped from before. The only survivor of SG-9 it sounds like. What explanation did he give when he got back?

Huh, a world with no birds does sound odd.

Spinny vision!

OH no, is Daniel gonna get kidnapped again?

Yay, Jack to the rescue!

It’s someone from Earth!

Wait, he didn’t make it back through the gate?

Aw, buddy, I hate to tell you about Frakes.

Those other guys were in fatigues because they’re a part of SG-9! On the one hand, glad that their whole team wasn’t killed. On the other, oh boy, that’s a heap load of trouble.

It makes a lot of sense, though - every planet we’ve seen so far that SG-1 has visited, they start out thinking the team are gods. If you sent someone through who - hm, has a certain level of egotism or a need for that kind of worship, then it would absolutely be a temptation. I bet when we find this Hanson, he’ll make excuses, like ‘compared to them we are gods, we’re so much more advanced’ and ‘they’re better off’ and ‘they asked us to be their gods’ and a whole lot of other mental gymnastics he’s gone through to excuse his need to be a dictator.

Sorry, got distracted from the episode. Let’s tune back in to Sam refusing a direct order. This’ll go well.

That was a very pointed ‘Captain’ lol

‘Gave back the ring’???? Oooo the plot thickens. Also, she gave back the ring ‘because she knows him.’ That doesn’t sound great. What kind of guy did they put on SG-9? Well, the kind who’s down with fancying himself a god, I guess that question answers itself.

Also, I’m with Jack here. Do you really want to add that sort of emotional involvement to an already complicated situation?

Insubordination is spreading rapidly 😂

‘Does it say colonel anywhere on my uniform?’

No one wants to go home!

Oh good, so we’ve got one person on the retrieval team who used to be romantically involved with the guy and another person who wants revenge on the guy because his friend was killed. This is such a good idea. Fun party, guys!

I genuinely feel bad for Jack leading this mess. Also, bit surprised he isn’t threatening charges to get them to follow orders back through the gate.

‘We’re not on Earth.’ 😁

Why do I feel like the evil radiation is going to be a plot point?

Hey, it’s Evil Dude!

Well Evil Dude’s Minion. Now Evil Dude.

How big are the other SG teams? If they’re all four people, then there’s just the two of them playing god, right? Because Frakes was murdered and Conner escaped. Hansen sounds like he was already a bit off, what’s this fourth guy’s deal?

Would it really be a scifi military-type show if no one complained about the food? 😂 That said, chicken mac and cheese sounds like an interesting experience.

Why does their perimeter alert sound like a car alarm.

Yep, from Connor’s tale it sounds like Hanson started down the slippery slope early - ‘it’ll be safer if we don’t correct them.’

The sun and radiation got to him! Hopefully our group has enough sunblock. I don’t want a rehash of the Rage People with everyone going off the deep end. Let’s save that for the second season.

Oof that’s an escalation right there, ordering the death of the ones who disagree with you.

Also, kind of concerning that Connor is debating the way he wants to die. Man’s been through a lot, he should definitely be getting some counseling.

Evil Dude time!

Has he got them mining something? Or building something?

Is Daniel using a sock as a sleep mask? 😂

They’re doing better with dark vision than the last episode.

Man, I still want a fire stick.

Were they scared off already? Wait, they took Connor!

They’re building a template, sure, that’s very - religious.

Again, why’s this other guy going along with things? Afraid of Hanson turning on him could be a reason, I guess.

‘A soft spot for the lunatic fringe.’ Well, that explains why she’s with the team.

‘He liked control. He had this in him. I’m not surprised’ There are just red flags all over for that relationship. 

Also, loved Daniel talking about how soldiers are crazy and looking back at Jack. Get a little roast in there on your eavesdropping buddy 😂

No, being staked in the sun, just what Connor was afraid of!!

Where’s Jack going?

‘Need help getting in the front door.’ Is Sam going to get to blow something up?? YES

Aw no, she has to flirt with the homicidal maniac, that’s less fun.

I am unsurprised that she isn’t waiting when there’s someone being hurt.

‘We should have stopped her.’ “We would have failed.’ Teal’c is unsurprised as well.

Yeah, Sam! Give him what for!

Jack is unhappy, but also unsurprised. Yeah, everyone pretty much has her number by now. 😂

Time to face the Evil Dude. Dun dun dun....

Yep, thinks he’s saving them, as expected.

‘It’s a matter of definition.’ Oh yeah, he’s deep into Delusionville.

Is that local guy trying to escape? You can do it!

‘Healer of the emotionally wounded.’ Even this guy is unsurprised she showed up - although I don’t think he understands why as well as he thinks he does.

Sam’s got a gun!

Come on, shoot him. Just a little.

Dang it, Sam.

Great, now we have to listen to him talk about how powerful he is.

Okay, I need to pause so I can appreciate Teal’c’s attempt to ‘look friendly.’ 🤣 Yeah, he should really work on that.

Time for a little de-brainwashing session.

‘The sky. Up there.’ I like this kid.

Turning the sky orange? Some sort of protection against the radiation?

Evil Dude time again.

Is he just mixing a bunch of biblical stories together? Why do Evil Dudes always pick that book to get fixated on?

There is a device!

Ooo I’m getting the feeling that I know why he was waiting for Sam to show up. Weird alien devices aren’t his area of expertise - but they are hers.

Actually, since the Prime Directive isn’t a thing, I guess there’s no real reason she couldn’t set it up. Except that it might make the locals think that Jonas really is a god, which wouldn’t be great.

Yep, that’s essentially what he just spelled out. Except that he also wants her to be his ‘goddess.’ Ick.

Huh, well, needing two will put a crimp in Evil Dude’s plan. Time for the team to divide and conquer! Hopefully!

Is Teal’c gonna use the fire stick?!?!

YESSS

I WANT ONE

Although how did it blow out a perfect circle? Nevermind, don’t underestimate the might of the fire stick.

Did no one notice Jack taking that guy out? He rolled down the cliff pretty dramatically.

OH NO Guess someone noticed. And they were on their way out.

Jack can’t help but snark even when he’s been captured. I appreciate that.

Ooo Jack’s laying a guilt trip on Sam there. I mean, she did run off on her own. Kinda valid here.

Can we just appreciate that it took Sam basically no time to figure out how to turn on an alien device that she’d never seen before? #we love a genius

What have they done to the Stargate?

Uh oh, burying it is not good news.

At least Jack and Connor get to go back.

Or maybe not. He’s going to kill them with the Stargate iris!

AND they have to listen to him go on about how great he is. That’s almost worse.

Yay! Team to the rescue! And the kid gets to use the fire stick. That’s probably fair considering what’s been done to his people.

Did Jonas just hit Sam?! Shoot him with the fire stick, kid.

Time to prove that Evil Dude is evil!

The sky up there really is very orange.

He’s gonna kill Sam!

Way to go, Jack! Definitely winning points against the ‘is he just a jerk’ poll. Also, it’s been Jack to the rescue a lot this episode. I hope he gets a few days off after this.

On the one hand, it’s hard to argue with the angry mob. On the other, watching your former fiance die would be hard in any circumstance.

I think they’re starting to consider the principles of the prime directive on their own: should they come back? have they done enough, too much, already?

See I like this little bonding moment a lot better than the tank top quip. Not sure I see a ship yet, but maybe the beginnings of a friendship. Jack can be okay when he’s not being a creep!

(Though I still think she could have shot Jonas just a little.)

‘There’s so much more outside the cave.’ Was this all a giant Plato’s Cave allegory??

So what’s everyone’s bets on how long before those people are going to get curious about how the Stargate works and start experimenting?

Rating:🔘🔘🔘🔘

4/5 Gates This was a good time! New planet (woot!), interesting dilemma, got to see some fire stick action, everyone survived (except the evil dudes), what more could I ask for? I’m tempted to give it a five, but I don’t have enough of a frame of reference. That said, this might be my favorite one so far!

[emilynightshade89]

For all your OCs:

Basics: 6

Appearance: 3

Personality: 3 and 6

Background: 4

Relationships: 2

Fun Facts: 5 and 9

Hi! I'm very sorry this took me so long! 😅

BASIC:

6. Wat's their zodiac sign/element/birthstone/etc.? Do they believe it holds any significance?

Wendy McCoy -> Born March 21st, (year??), Aries, birthstone: Bloodstone.

Not really. While she is curious to know about her signs and meanings and perhaps that of others, I wouldn't think that she totally thinks that any of it may hold any sway over her.

Rose Gonzales -> Born April 23rd, (????), Taurus, birthstone: Diamond.

No. She doesn't really care, nor does she believe that anything higher than herself, besides chance/circumstance, gets to dictate who or how she goes on through life.

August Ripley -> Born June 15th, (????), Gemini, birthstone: Alexandrite.

Yes. Growing up, his older sister Blaire was hugely into the stuff. She would try to give him tarot readings if he asked whenever their parents weren't around because they believed it was all nonsense. But it entertained August and to him it had to be true because why else were there such things out there in the stars that described him better than himself? As an adult, he still believes they do hold significance over people but perhaps just less so.

APPARANCE:

3. What's their style like? Clothes, hair, makeup?

Wendy McCoy -> Laid back but with not too much flowy clothing in case there is the need to defend herself with a weapon or flee from someone trying to grab her. In a world filled with vampires she tends to wear clothing that covers her exposed skin up the most (long sleeves, collared jackets, jeans), for whenever she's out and about at the risk of getting found. She still has her old military uniform, which is essential when going out on supply raids because she can take with her a great deal of medical supplies. When she's more relaxed, she most likely sporting a favorite band t-shirt with a plaid long sleeve over it. She owns a simple brush for her shoulder length hair, and she does not wear makeup as with trying to focus on survival they're hard to come by.

Rose Gonzales -> 80s Biker Girl with a red tank top, leather jacket, and ripped jeans with boots. When she's out stealing, she's got a stealth suit that's pretty comfortable. Her main wardrobe consists of a few grey, red, or black tank tops, some jeans, an extra dark blue jean jacket with a rose painted on the back. Her hair is past shoulder length and moderately wavy. She keeps a brush for it but often puts it up in a bun especially when she's working. Some light makeup like eyeliner, maybe some eyeshadow, and definitely some red lipstick (especially if she wants to show off for Raven).

August Ripley -> Simple and outdoorsy. Absolutely has some plaid shirts in his closet but he does appreciate the simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. HIs working clothes, either as a B.P.R.D. agent or private detective, consist of a black turtleneck and white long coat with black buttons (he unfortunately, does not wear a detective's hat). His say for the outfit is that he doesn't want to look like a stereotypical gothic Necromancer with the dark long coat and skull jewelry and such. He has long auburn hair that just barley touches his shoulders. He keeps it up in a ponytail most of the time, especially during missions or while on the job. He doesn't wear makeup. 😂

PERSONALITY:

3. What are their hobbies and interest? Do they have any particular "favorites"? (Food, books, and so on)?

Wendy McCoy -> Her motorcycle is her biggest hobby. She loves taking care of it and riding it out and around. Now she uses it mostly for solo missions for when she's out looking for more human survivors. She's a big listener to music. Growing up, the only positive memory about her father is when they used to sit for hours together pouring over his old and new record collection of rock albums and oldies. While she doesn't have a particular favorite band, she loves listening to alternative rock the most.

Rose Gonzales -> Fixing up a car or motorcycle has been an interest in Rose since she was young. For her it's as calming as solving a puzzle and if the pieces don't fit anymore then she just gets to find another one. Rose loves to go out to try different restaurants and diners. After every successful job done, she celebrates her new earnings by going out. Her favorite take-out to get is teriyaki chicken with Korean purple rice.

August Ripley -> Before August became a Necromancer his job was as a mountain park rescue and on his free time, he and some close buddies of his would go spelunking in the caves of the mountain. Ever since his accident however, he doesn't do it anymore and prefers to go to the park to play a game of soccer with strangers or go hiking. His favorite books are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He also reads poetry on his downtime.

6. Do they have any vices/addictions/mental illnesses?

Wendy McCoy -> Wendy did have a drinking problem around the time she was 16 that she doesn't tell anybody about. It was a hard year for her family and a domestic incident involving herself and her parents left her briefly traumatized and a not so good friend at the time encouraged her to drink alcohol in order to forget about it and calm down. It continued until she was at least 18 or 19 and her mom was able to get her help. As an adult, Wendy doesn't touch anything. She had slipped into a depression while drinking and now she fears she'll end up that way again if she drinks.

Rose Gonzales -> Rose ends up stealing things she doesn't necessarily need. Raven figures this out months after they get together that she steals things she's afraid they might run out of. Like more guns, motor parts, clothes, and even food. He's tried to reassure her that if they need any of it, he knows where to get it for sure but sometimes Rose insists on it. She grew up on the streets with hardly anything to call her own along with a couple of other kids she tried to look out for. She's used to providing for others before herself.

August Ripley -> August most likely has PTSD from his cave diving accident. He should have fallen to his death but ended up just barely surviving it. Entirely wracked with pain, He remembers how everything in his body was screaming for the release of death... only for a cloaked, rotten smelling figure to appear to him out of the shadows to save his life only just to leave him to figure out an escape out of the cave by himself.

BACKGROUND:

4. How do they fit into their "story"?

Wendy McCoy -> Her story, and mainly that of her relationship with Lionel, takes place after the events of the film. She's the voice on the broadcast that Lionel and co. hear on their car radio and go to investigate. Cautious at first but once they realize that Wendy is human like them, she leads them back to her own people where they discover news of a mutated strain of the original virus that turned almost the whole world's population into vampires starts emerging.

Rose Gonzales -> Her story is still in development mostly because i haven't seen the film yet. But she meets Raven one day by stealing his bike from the workshop and successfully getting away with it, which absolutely infuriates and intrigues Raven. He goes after her and thus starts an enemy to lovers' story for them both.

August Ripley -> Not quite sure. While I have seen the Guillermo Del Toro Hellboy movies multiple times, I've been itching to rewatch them to figure out if I want August as part of the main story or to give him one on his own.

RELATIONSHIPS:

2. What's their friend group like? What role do they play in it?

Wendy McCoy -> The Mom Friend. Even back before the outbreak, after she had succeeded in her recovery from drinking, she threw herself into working to help others and started her career as a nurse and from then on transferred into the military when the virus broke out. Her military friend group is quite strong, they've been through rough times, and they rely on each other very much and as their team medic she keeps a keen eye on all of them. When Lionel and co. meet her colony and its people, she finds herself as their guide and advocate for a time. She believes them and their discovery and helps them get her people to understand that there's a chance for survival. She becomes close with them in this way and eventually it develops into a romance with Lionel.

Rose Gonzales -> The Outsider. She doesn't have too many friends in her line of work. When she and Raven start getting together, she has a hard time trusting his lackeys that follow him because they don't trust her either and expect that she's just using him for something.

August Ripley -> Not sure yet. At the moment he's like a new brother to the group already established within the B.P.R.D. He does get along with Abe and Liz just fine but with Hellboy himself they get off on a rocky start due to Red's constant teasing and dismissal of the "new guy". Eventually they do open up to each other only enough to actually get along and tolerate each other to a degree.

FUN FACTS:

5. What position do they sleep in?

Wendy McCoy -> Whatever position she wakes up in. She tosses in her sleep a lot and if she's out on a patrol or a search she hardly sleeps at all. When she shares her bed with Lionel, she finds comfort in his company and hardly wiggles or shifts as she sleeps.

Rose Gonzales -> On her side or curled up. If Raven is in bed with her, she'll wrap an arm across his chest if he hasn't made himself comfortable holding her first.

August Ripley -> Slightly angled so that he's sitting up with some pillows or the bed being able to motorize into that similar position, or he's just fallen asleep on the couch. He can't sleep straight on his back because that gives him nightmares.

9. What's their favorite candle scent?

Wendy McCoy -> Pine trees and Vanilla.

Rose Gonzales -> Mango!

August Ripley -> Pumkin Spice and Lemon.