#i dont really remember any other gates

[hnbka]

What's one of your favorite bylergates??

yay! anon, i love you

okay, so i'm a lettergate girlie forever, it just makes too much sense to me for it not to be true ngl, and it would literally perfectly encapsulate byler and how hard it contrasts milkvan.

thoughts on other byler gates

-> birthday gate

ngl, i feel like it would have been subtly hinted at as something will was bitter about, or at least joyce and jonathon would have remembered. so i actually do think that it was a collective accident.

however! it is a possibility to me that the duffers will maybe retcon it into the script. i am not against that right now, but it depends on how well they pull it off.

-> flickergate

i don't know much about this one but it seems so sweet to me like i want to know!! if anyone's passionate about flickergate, lmk?? it's just that the lights flickered right? i think it does provide ample opportunity to do a flashback in s5

-> my most hot take - will powers gate

will won't have powers in s5, or at least i hope he won't. i think it's so important that will and el are different in fundamental ways, and i think from a byler standpoint it doesn't make sense to mix up such a defining part of mileven's relationship (not a good thing!) with byler's relationship.

as for the sci-fi lore, i'm not too aware of how it would impact the story, but i don't think it makes sense. will is a victim, yes, he has been a victim. but i don't think he needs superpowers to break himself out of it, and i think it would tell a better story if he doesn't have superpowers when he finally reclaims his role as not a victim.

again, i come from a storytelling and byler perspective NOT the sci fi lore. maybe will having powers ties up every thread, and will make sense.

-> phonegate

faves!!!! its so cute and i do think it makes enough sense for it to be real. mike was also really defensive in the roller rink fight but not in a damn i SHOULD have called, but in a this isn't just my fault but i don't want to let you know why way.

-> new coke gate

this makes a lot of sense when you explain it to me, but i was 80 percent sure that it was just a sponsorship (a very long one) when i watched the lucas mike scene originally. i did my research once and i believe that no one really knows, but they have partnered. i don't know that partnering with a brand, (aka NO MONEY) warrants the excessive use of coke, so i do see this being just one of those things that the duffers would do to us.

on the other hand, it is strange to use coke as such a huge part of byler symbolism.

-> any sort of number gate

i'm obsessed with number gates because they always come back to seven and i love seven symbolism with byler. (mainly because of seven by taylor swift and HOW MUCH IT FITS THEM but still)

-> my babies, mikhailgate and localvillagegate

faves 🤞🤞 too good

[dirt-str1der]

just wanna say im obsessed with your mind and i read your posts about kiryu like the morning paper. thank you for your service

(Sweats) e-even the ones about him laying eggs ?

[kujiba]

★MAY THE LAND CONCEAL YOU, DEAR GRACE

୨୧ — ꒰ gn!reader | they/them prounouns | Sagau | cultish behavior

୨୧ — ꒰ wowee, thanks alot for 100+ likes on part one! Hope you enjoy part two :]

[PART ONE

PART THREE

PART FOUR

PART FIVE

-YOU DIDNT NEED TO BE A GENIUS to get an idea of what was happening. Your lower body brushed against the soft yet sharp grass, it felt all too real. Your (e/c) eyes narrowed its way to a tree. An ordinary tree with many ripe fruits; one of it being able to take your attention.

Your hand circled on one of the fruits bottom and plucked it carefully, it matched exactly as your expectation. A plump fruit that seemed to be full of its juice and taste, an appearance that resembled a beautiful like sunset furthermore having a sweet and gentle aroma that is able to energize an individual.

Your lips slowly made its way near the side of the familiar fruit, the texture and feeling were soft yet hard. The aroma itself made your mouth faintly water, you swallowed your saliva having a high expectation out of this. After all, you always wanted to see what it really tasted like after collecting so many.

"Thank you for the meal." You lastly said and took a bite.

Your eyes widened a bit, this was far more than what you expected. The flavor was sweet but not too much to be like a candy. It was juicy enough to make you feel more hydrated than ever. It didn't take you long to start devouring the whole fruit at once

"Better than i had thought." Your back laid against the tree, all of its fruits gone for it was rapidly consumed by someone (you).

You wiped off the fluid on the side of your face. A small smile looming over your lips "I feel more.. Refreshed than ever." Your tone consisted of slight suprise and satisfaction "Still, i cant seem to get my head wrapped around whats happening.." You mumbled quietly to yourself, having your fair share of the internet you were well aware on the many fanfictions and AU the game GENSHIN IMPACT had, but it having to actually become a real life situation is something too impossible to even happen.

Your feelings felt too mixed and unorganized. Half of what you felt was being thankful, because out of all the things you were gonna reincarnate in. The gods or whoever did it brought you into a more PG game; sure it had killing.. And some questionable things but as long as you live like an NPC things will go in the right track!.

With a goal set in mind you dusted off your hands following with walking down the dirt path that led to the gates of the iconic town MONDSTADT. you could remember it like it was just yesterday when you first played genshin. A feeling crept up to you, something similar - that you've walked down this path for millions of times and that muscle memory just took in. Deja vu didn't leave your mind until you were met with two guards infront of you.

"Halt. Who are you and what is your business here in mondstat" One of the guards spoke up, eyeing you up and down incase you were bringing any dangerous or threatening items to the city.

The guards other companion putted his hand on top of his friends shoulder "Wait, ___. They look familiar dont they?" His tone filled with suspicion, he couldn't shake it off as just a normal coincidence.

"What? What are you even saying ____. I believe you're making a far stretch in this one, i clearly remember that they have (opposite color) hair." The guards companion replied back with confidence in his answer. And it soon didn't take long for it to turn to a long and repeating argument on what was the appearance of the person they were arguing about.

"Jeez, who even is the person their saying. They must seem complicated" You thought to yourself while at the same time, was rubbing the back of your head - all you wanted was to slip into the city of Mondstadt but it seems to be much harder than you had thought in mind.

During the time the two guards were still rambling about the appearance of a certain someone. a silhouette of a girl with long silky brown hair, complimenting her appearance with a bright crimson bow that anybody could see from a mile away.

"Huh? I wonder whats going on over there.. Better go check it out!" The mysterious girl exclaimed, swiftly jumping down the soaring cliff. The moment her feet left the ground, wing like designs appeared behind her back which helped her safely land on the ground yet again.

"Whats going on here?" The mysterious girl walked between the two guards to stop their argument. Both her hands placed on her waist as she looked at the two with confusion.

"Oh- Outrider amber. Good to see you today" The guard greeted the named girl, AMBER. Amber exchanged the guards greeting with a smile "Good to see you today too. Now, will anyone care to explain what's going on?" She questioned, her hazel eyes glancing at the three people infront of her; You noticed how her gaze seemed too be longer on yours - as if she had something on her mind.

"I'll explain"

"Let me explain"

"So basically.."

You and the other two guards were caught off guard by the sudden synchronization. "Uhm, I can explain the situation" You spoke up while (e/c) eyes looked at the two.

"No, I've got a more grip and understanding standing on the situation, allow me" One of the guards replied back, his other companion raised a brow on what the other had just said.

"Please. I remember the details on the situation more clearly, I'll be telling you what happened Outrider Amber." His companion argued back to the other

"I'm doing you a favor so allow me."

"You're gonna leave out some parts so just let me do it"

"I'll do it"

"No, I'll do it"

"Guys.."

"So.. What you're all saying is that this person just wanted to get inside mondstadt?" Amber questioned;it took a long while till you just decided to explain to amber what really happened. Still, you couldn't shake off the feeling how intensely she was staring at you for - it creeped you out badly but you tried not to make it too obvious.

"Thats basically what happened" You confirmed giving her a small nod. Amber's expression seemed to be in deep thought for some moments till she gave you a smile in return.

"Seems like theres no problem then! You don't seem to pose as a threat, uhm.." Amber trailed off not really having to get your name yet. "Oh! It's (Name), pleasure to meet you" You kindly greeted her

You expected a positive greeting back but instead, your body jolted slightly. Seeing her shocked expression staring at you deeply for a moment and soon returned to normal.

Amber's expression calmed down and she gave you a apologetic smile "Oh sorry bout that... Just go right ahead" She offered, her fingertips gently wrapping around the back of her neck as her gaze were on the floor. You questioned her abnormal behavior earlier but the thought of going inside THE city of Mondstadt that you've dreamed ever since you first played made you ecstatic. Not to mention that you just met with one of the main side characters (amber) made you forget her strange activity just a few seconds ago.

You gave her a nod "Alright. Thank you!" And without hesitating you quickly walked inside the city of Mondstadt. The aroma of dandelions waved through the surroundings as people were joyful and free; something that you've craved since your 'previous' life.

Today is a brand new page in a book, where you're the one holding the pen and get to be able to write whatever you desire! WELCOME TO MONDSTADT

Two pairs of hazel colored eyes followed your body whilst you gleefully strolled from shop to shop. Her gaze not leaving you for even a second, for fear shrouded over her. Fear that you again would leave her sight.

".. They can't be..."

"You've felt it too huh?"

"... Get the others.

"We can't let them get away"

[A/N: HOPE YALL ENJOY PART 2. SORRY IT SEEMED SHORT, I'LL TRY TO MAKE PART 3 LONGER. ANYWAYS PROLOUGE IS DONE, MONDSTADT ARC WILL START NOW

[saltofmercury]

* waving* heelllloooo, just want to say thank you for the “ break in” series! I love König and Civilian!readers, there’s not enough non military reader stories out there so i am always hunger for more.can I put in a request? I don’t know why this idea pops into my head and not sure if Soap has a younger sister, imagine his sister had a crush on König from meeting him during military family day ( im sure theres no such event lol) or some off duty team outing. Something like..

Sister: who’s that really big guy there johnny?

Soap, knowing his sis too well : oh no you don’t.. dont go there darling

Sis: but he is so cute like a huge costco teddy bear..very huggable

All the while König overheard the who convo, flattered +embarrassed + in disbelief

Thank you! If it’s too much just ignore me its ok 😂

Pairing: König x f!reader ft. Johnny + Ghost

Summary: You tag along to Johnny's party.

A/N: Thank you @sofasoap

"The Favorite MacTavish"

“You’re still on the fastest route.��

The navigation on loop. You focused on what you could tone out Johnny with.

Looking out the window, a blur of cars turned into a blur of bricks, that in turn ended up to just dirt and then open land. Dust. You’ve been sitting as a passenger princess the entire ride there. Johnny but insisting on lecturing you about what was expected of you.

It felt more like briefing you if you were being honest.

“I’m dead serious ya hear?” Johnny had turned and pointed a finger to you.

“You got to tone it down with Ghost.” “You were off ya trolley last time, I told ya to leave the poor man alone.”

You smiled. “It wasn’t anything too bad.” 

Your mind flashed back to the last get together Johnny and his friends had. You had met the legendary “Ghost” that Johnny had worked with. A man with a skull face covering, taller and larger than any other of his teammates. A deep set British accent. (You and Johnny still argue if it’s Southern or Manchester.)

Ghost kind of bothered you that he was at a party. The man had radiated big fuck off vibes from you. It made no sense for him to be here. 

All you saw was… someone crying for attention.. Or even a little competition.

You approached Ghost with a deal, if he were to out drink you, you would shut Johnny up the entire night, and if you were to outdrink him, he would join the group for 20 minutes. 

The little game turned dangerous and it wasn’t until you had almost bested him in the tenth beer of the night that he almost tapped out. Almost beat by a MacTavish. It didn’t help that you were flirting with him a bit when he started to become sloppy, which you think became in your best interest.

One of the other teammates had lost it.

“Ghost is going to lose!”

Ghost looked loopy. Not even his skull painted covering could hide that. He ended up going to the cooler, bringing out 3 beers, chugging them one by one, and then remained in his stoic composure. It was truly a sight.

All of Johnny’s teammates never let that one go.

“Can’t believe Johnny’s little sister thought she could out drink Ghost.”

“I can’t believe she had him stuttering. Never heard the LT at a loss for words.”

“I think I like his sister more than Johnny.”

Johnny never lived it down, and never heard the end of it from Ghost.

“I actually don't know why I bothered bringing ya.” He continued.

You missed your older brother. It was hard seeing him a few times a year. With any opportunity to see him, including riding along to party with his teammates, you took. It helped that he had a soft spot for you.

“I won't make any promises, but I’ll leave Ghost alone.”

*

It wasn’t until an hour later that you had arrived. You remembered what Johnny had said. “No teasin’ Ghost.” “No trying to out drink anyone.” “Behave!”

You both walk up into a small beige house. There’s a plain white metal gate in front of it, but no live plants, just dirt. Endless dirt, dust, and rocks surrounding it, and a few other SUVs, Jeeps, and sedans.

You walk inside, right behind Johnny, mumbling in your head—

“No drinking, no ghosting.”

How annoying.

Once inside, you’re greeting everyone behind Johnny.

Gaz looks at you. “Well if it isn’t Ghost’s favorite little sister!”

You smile. “No ghosting tonight.”

Immediately looking toward Johnny, who was nodding in approval.

*

Much later when you're inside that you see him, along with a brand new set of faces that you aren’t familiar with.

There’s a lady with a small ponytail, some guy on a tablet and sunglasses on, and a guy who's got a black face mask on. This particular individual is more distant, pushed further away from everyone else. Looks big, bigger than Ghost. 

He’s not alone, he’s got some other guy next to him talking about some game he was playing on his phone.

“Steamin’ Jesus” you think to yourself. How did this massive guy end up here?

You grab a hold of Johnny,

“Johnny, who’s that over there?”

Johnny had barely taken a sip of his 3rd beer before his eyes went wide. 

“Aw Jesus Christ, no you don’t. Don’t you dare go there.” he says, grabbing a hold of your wrist. 

“Oh for fucks sake, I’m just asking who the guy is!” 

“Haud yer weesht! It's the same ol’ script with every single one of my teammates I swear to god.”

“Is he new?”

“He’s not with us.” He stops for dramatic effect. 

Whispers- “That group over there is a different team.”

Oh. 

The big guy is holding an electrolyte drink as opposed to any alcohol. He takes up the entire chair and he’s polite, nodding his head to his teammate, but quickly glancing back and forth towards you and Johnny.

“And I swear to god, you better not think of stepping over there, I’ll get Ghost to restrain you.”

You raised your eyebrows at him.

“You said no Ghostin…”

Johnny pulled you a little closer to him, then quietly (his case of quiet) says

 “Do you know what those guys do?”

“Military?”

“Christ on a bike… those there are contracted killers.”

You snort.

“Yeah fuckin' right Johnny and what do you call yourself? Saints?”

“I swear you’re so daft. Don’t go near them, stay with what you know.”

“I just want to introduce myself to them, it would be rude no?”

The guy in the mask looked harmless. He wasn’t drinking, he was among friends, he was simply waiting for someone to approach him.

*

The entire night you keep thinking of ways to get over it. You’ve got plenty of liquid courage in you now though.

“Just because he’s bigger than the rest of you, you’re intimidated.” The liquid courage was bubbling up inside you. 

“Fucking hell, would you drop it?” Johnny says

“I just want to talk to him, Johnny!”

You made your way over to him.

Johnny’s eyes looked like they could burst out of their sockets.

“Hi, how are you? You know what, you don’t seem bad at all, you just seem big, but that's ok.”

The man looked at you wide eyed, beneath his mask formed some crinkle surrounding his eyes.

“I just wanted to let you know that you don't intimidate me, but quite frankly you encourage me to give you a hug.”

He smiled now, you could see it.

“You’re like a huge teddy bear even, have you been to the states? They got a whole warehouse full of teddy bears the size of you.”

A small laugh from him and his fingers running through his hair.

“In fact, I kind of wish I had you as my own size for a teddy bear… what do you say?”

Before he could respond, you were yanked up, thrown over someone’s shoulders.

“That’ll do mini MacTavish..” A British accent. Ghost was hauling you away.

You felt dizzy, and kept your eyesight on the big man.

“I MEAN it! You are not intimidating you're just in need of a hug.”

[squiddy-god]

secrete menu

Hi hi hi! As stated in the pinned post this is squiddy, I used to be @/Squid-god-supreme However tumbler nuked my account for no reason and I haven't heard anny response on getting it back. Because of that I will be re-uploading Almost all of my over 200+ fics. If you remember a fic I wrote that I haven't posted you can give a request with a description of it and I'll try to find it and post it. Many of these fics are old so keep that in mind, if there is inconsistency with the CW tell me and I'll fix it

CW : pretty sure this is gn reader, no pronouns mention but afab genitalia described, oral (male receiving), dilucs single lunch voice line has me in a chokehold, praise if you squint a little. Smut with no plot in sight.

It was a rare day for angelshare, the tavern having been closed early for the day. It was rare that such a thing happened but it seemed that today was one of those days. While master diluc had closed the tavern for the rest of the day you had been off on yet another adventure, another set of problems that needed to be taken care of for the adventurers guild; they weren't that hard really, only hilliechurls and the ocatinal ruin guard. Dilucs day on the other hand had been rather stressful, waking up late had already soured his mood- but the bar had seemed even louder today, and the drunk customers even more annoying, so deciding it was a mistake to work the bar today he closed it down early. 

Looking down at the glass he was cleaning he sighed, he longed to see you and your smile, yet he knew that you wouldn't be dont with commission for quite some time. 

Greeting the guards at the front gates to mondstat you made your way to the familiar tavern, the smell of signature dandelion wine growing stronger as you got closer. When you entered you sat down with a content sigh you didn't notice the lack of people or how silent the usual boystorous bar was. Diluc didn't care that he had just closed the bar, you were always welcomed to stop by for any reason, but he wouldn't admit that this was because of his fondness for you. He smiled at you, a gloved hand resting atop your head as his shoulders seemed to lose their tenshin. “Rough day diluc?” you asked, (e/c) eyes gazing up to meet his crimson ones. Diluc let out a little sigh, hand falling from your head to the bar table. “yes but it's better now.” his voice was quiet, almost a whisper as he spoke. “now that you're here” you looked to the side as you felt your cheeks heat up. 

Diluc stood up straight, his bright hair tied up higher than normal and his strong arms exposed by his rolled up black sleeves- He wasn't wearing his usual coat yet still had on the gloves he always seemed to be wearing, the red palms seeming faded from use. “Angelshare is closed but,,,” his voice trailed off, a gloved hand lifting your face s your eyes met his as he came closer to you. “Would you like to try the secret menu?” he said, hot breath sending shivers down your spine. You nodded your head and your lips were engulfed by his. Dilucs kisses were always fiery, bottled up passion and longing seeping into every instant your lips locked, his kisses were deep and left you breathless by the time he pulled away. You painted, breath shaky from the kiss- in an instant diluc had led you behind the bar, your hands tangled in his as he kissed you again, your back against the surface of the bar while his tongue ran over your bottom lip. Playfully you dined him, smiling slightly and keeping your mouth closed. 

He let out a grunt before pressing further against you, his tongue making its way into your mouth to explore. He stepped back taking in the sight of your puffy lips and hazy eyes, it was an intoxicating sight, and one that he wished to indulge in. He leered over you, his husky voice sending shivers down your spine. “Well?” he whispered,hands trailing down your body “what do you want him?”

You slid off the bar and onto your knees in front of him, a prominent tent already in his pants. Your hands reached for the waistband as they nimbly undid the button that confined him. The fabric dragged down his hips, his cock springing free, tip already leaking with precum. Delicately you traced it, smearing the precm over his slit befor giving kitten licks to the base and along his shaft. Deep breathy moans left his mouth as his hands rested against your head. Lips wrapped around his cock as you slid your tongue along the underside of his dick, teasing the veins while his moans fuled you on. 

His chest heaved, scarlet eyes looking down at you as you took him deeper, hands working what wouldn't fit in your mouth. You looked heavenly, choking on his cock while you tried to take him deeper. It intoxicated him, the small tears forming in your eyes and the drool that leaked past your lips, it made him feel dirty but it wasn't often that he got to indulge himself like this. 

Your gurgled sounds sent him over, his grip tightening as his hips snapped forward, his length forcing its way down your throat. Gagging as your eyes get glassy, your hands finging purchase on his thighs for some hope of stability from his sloppy thrust. 

“You take my cock so we- ah” he panted as his thumbs wiped away a tear from your eyes. “So pretty with my dick in your mouth” a breathy moan left his lungs and his hips sputtered. 

The gargled noises you made when he hit the back of your throat sent him over, a salty liquid spilling down the back of your throat as you choked a bit- trying to swallow as much as you could. 

He pulled away, breath still uneven and ragged. You wiped the drool and cum from the corner of your mouth as diluc helped you up off the wooden floor. He held your face in his hands and pecked your lips before resting his head against yours. 

“Maybe i should offer you the secret menu more often, darling”

[heaven4lostgirls]

Poly!marauders meeting y/ns family? Its okay if you dont want to write this! I get it can be hard to write something you dont have inspo for!

beautiful boys

poly!marauders x reader

a/n: ty for the request i really enjoyed writing this!!

summary: marauders meeting your parents for the first time<3

tags: fluffff!!!

you, james, sirius and remus had been dating for a little over 3 months. you weren’t sure when the perfect time would come for you to introduce them to your parents but you knew that it had to happen at some point and apparently today was that day.

you all stood outside your parents home, as a halfblood, your parents were fairly well off however you knew that because they had to send you off to hogwarts so young that they had become a bit more protective.

now in your 6th year your parents were aware that you had found interest in people around you and never expressed any distain to who you should date. they were never against you dating someone that was a different blood purity than you or someone of the same gender.

as you all walked up to the gate of your parents house you felt sirius shift nervously next to remus who kept double checking if his clothes were okay. james seemed to be the only calm one out of the three but maybe that was because he’d already been introduced to your parents as one of your best friends.

you knocked on the door softly and softly squeezed sirius’ and remus’ hands in comfort. you’re mother opened the door to see four beaming faces, albeit two of them looked a bit more nervous than the others.

“y/n! come in! i’ve missed you honey!” you mother cooes at you as she pulls you into a hug and ushering you and your boyfriends inside.

“i missed you too mum, where’s dad?” you smile as you wrap your arm around remus’ waist.

“he’s in his study, he’ll be down in a minute. last minute ministry cases and whatnot” she smiles before she turns to the four of you.

“and? who might be these lovely gentlemen? when you said you were bringing people home i didnt expect this!”

“well actually mum, these are my boyfriends. james, sirius and remus. you’ve met james before at kings cross station remember?”

“oh yes! what a delight, it’s wonderful to see you sweetheart” your mother hugs them all and you can see the relief that flood from remus and sirius’ shoulders.

“you boys must be famished, come let’s do the kitchen and we can chat a bit before your father comes down”

you all make your way to the kitchen and sit around the island, your mother pours you all some water as she asks some questions.

they all answer very willingly with little hesitance and you can see the admiration they hold for your mother as she dotes on all of you as if they’re her own children.

the heavy footsteps of your father interrupts the conversation between sirius and your mum.

“y/n! i’ve missed you sweetheart” your father stated before wrapping you in a big hug, almost squeezing the life out of you before he lets go and looks curiously at the boys behind you.

he cocks an eyebrow which makes james gulp and remus fidget nervously before his face breaks out into a big smile.

“nice to meet you boys, i’ve heard that you’ve been helping my y/n around school” a chorus of ‘yes sirs’ is heard throughout the kitchen before you introduce them.

“dad, these are my boyfriends. you know james, and that’s sirius and the one next to him is remus” they all lift their hands up accordingly to wave at your old man.

“ah i see, well since we’ve already met why don’t we dig in to my wife’s delicious cooking” he laughs and pats sirius and remus on the back.

you usher them to the table where your dad and mom sit at the heads and you and james sit next to each other. across from you is remus and across from james is sirius.

you all eat happily and make small talk and you can almost feel the love and warmth in the air, your parents never once mentioned the scars on remus’ face or questioned why sirius lived with james and that he seemed to hesitate talking about his family.

all in all they all seemed so at peace with one another you couldn’t ask for anything more, your dad looks at you whilst everyone else talks and winks at you.

you know you’ve found a family in these boys and as have they in you.

[myk-elric]

My fiance and i just finished watching Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 all the way through. It was his first ever watch and it had been YEARS since i last sat down to watch it. Rly glad i own it on dvd. Now we just gotta watch conquerer of Shamballa someday soon!! Unpopular opinion but i like the movie a lot.

Spoilers and discussion points abt 2003 while its fresh on my mind below cut! Feel free to reblog, quote reblog, or comment/reply with any thoughts/responses!! I love fma so much

envy is just pure evil in this version holy fuck

Envy is also *gender envy* this version, his voice in the dub even is gayer

Holy fucking shit did bradley just snap little selim's neck in front of dying and traumatized Roy!?! (Tyler and i both gasped a little in this scene. I had completely forgot abt it)

The ending feels rushed. I wonder why after an ok pacing the rest of the 59ish episodes

WinryxSheska forever in 2003 they so cute

This version really drove home and reminded u in so many (often times painful) ways and often: Ed and Al are CHILDREN

Nina :-: Alexander ;_; 03 is so fucking tragic so many times and ways

I wish tucker had died a brutal death as he deserved

With how tragic the tone and story was, some of the funny bits or typical boob shots felt a little awkward and out of place sometimes

Our world Ed dying under that blimp and Edward grasping he accidentally just killed another life to somehow save his own- i near choked up on eds small soft voice of true sadness

Ed dying to Envy. That was actually haunting to watch and see

I actually rly appreciate that the gore blood and traumatic shit wasnt hidden or blurred or cleaned up for tv. It would have felt wrong if blood didnt appear and ooze somewhat realistically after someone got stabbed in the heart or sliced up by bradley or shot in the arm etc

I want to watch more anime that dont shy from gore like fma doesnt

I want to give rose a hug. Im glad the rockbell house gave her and her baby a home and people to love her post al return

I hated Archer. What actual purpose did he rly serve other than being super evil and feeling like a kimblee clone?

Actually liked that scar killed kimblee for revenge of his brother in 03. It fit.

Oh also about the ending- it was so dialogue heavy! Opinion not meant to be a negative one but just a surprising observation i guess

Izumi, Sig, pinako, plz adopt me u kind and stern souls

Al losing his entire memory and the whole gate jumping was confusing. Especially to my partner since its his first watch

Like I understood the explanations they gave right at the end they are speculating to be tru but man. 03 leaves a lot of open narratives and storylines unfinished

Even in shamballa i remember there even still being a lack of answers for a lot of story lines

Ok im done for now im v tired

[nightmyst14-blog]

Regaining treasures Pt 4

HI everyone!! Its been a while since I worked on this. I apologize for that, i ran out of Golden Cheese inspiration to continue.

THEN BURNING SPICE UPDATE SHOWED UP- And it got be back into writing it.

I meant to post on Monday or Tuesday, but I got busy and forgot to work on it. This one is much longer than the others so, I spilt it into 4 and 5. I hope you enjoy.

Setting: Late at night in the Golden Cheese Kingdom, in Golden Cheese’s room. The queen was on the balcony, staring up at the night sky, holding an old jackal mask in her hands.*

Pure Vanilla: *knocking on her door* Goldie??  Its Vani. Can I come in?

Golden Cheese; Huh? Oh yes, come in!

Pure Vanilla; *walks in* Are you coming? The ritual is almost ready for moonhigh. Mozzarella and Smoked Cheese even promised to help us this time.

Golden Cheese: *not looking at him* Mhm… Good..

Pure Vanilla: *Confused* Golden Cheese? 

Golden Cheese: Hm? *she looks up* Oh sorry, Vani. Just.. thinking.

Pure Vanilla: About?

Golden Cheese;*looks down at the jackal mask, brushes over the crack in it eye.*

Pure Vanilla: *looks worried.* ,....I recognise that mask.

Golden Cheese: *looks * Y-You.. You do..?

Pure Vanilla: *nods.* Remember I sent a team to look for you months ago, remember? Olive was invited to be a part of that expedition team.

Golden Cheese: *chuckles* ..Right. I really liked that Black Raisin girl. Your daughter? I saw she had your symbol on her cape.

Pure Vanilla: *nods*  Mhm. Found her since she was a hatchling. But anyways.. She did tell me she befriended the gatekeeper of your kingdom. One with a jackal mask.

Golden Cheese; *frowns* …….Yes. She did, it was my youngest, Burnt Cheese Cookie.

Pure Vanilla: Ah right, that was his name. He does his job to a T, I was told. 

Golden cheese: *nods* Uhuh….

Pure Vanilla: and when he stopped your second-born for taking over, he was like your gate to protect you. 

Golden Cheese: *nods, hugging the mask tight*

Pure Vanilla: *notices* Goldie…?

Golden Cheese; My last child… He was the first..

Pure Vanilla: T-The first?

Golden Cheese; *Looks over* The first to fall…

Pure Vanilla: *Shocked, eyes wide* “You.. you mean…?

Golden Cheese: ..Yes.. he was the first body I found when I arrived. *she grips the mask tight* H-His body.. Broken and bleeding.. That a-awful army… giving a taste of their wretched power to m-my baby boy.. 

Pure Vanilla: *shocked*

Golden Cheese; *holds up the jackal mask* Under his broken mask.. All I could see in his eyes were FEAR… and GUILT… I .. I dont know what they did to him, but..

Pure Vanilla: *hugs her tight* its a shame.. He was a good loyal boy.. Even if he was only in your paradise when I heard of him… heard of … ANY of them..

Golden Cheese; Y-Yes… I love my treasures so much that I kept them from you all. From everyone outside my kingdom… because I was so AFRAID to lose them.. B-But.. In the end.. I still did.

Pure Vanilla: *cups her cheek* I know.. But you were trying to protect them, weren't you? Even if you were wrong, your heart wad in the right place. 

Golden Cheese: *nods* ….There’s another reason i'm worried.

Pure Vanilla: What would that be?

Golden Cheese: *Stares* My Soul Jam reflect daylight, hance why Mozzarella’s and Smoked Cheese’s revivals went so well. But Burnt Cheese.. He was created in Moonlight, which is harder for my light to reflect.

Pure Vanilla: So.. You’re say that… Something might go wrong?

Golden Cheese: N-No, I.. *huffs* Maybe…  I-I dont know…

*Olive soon enters the room*

Olive: Everything’s ready, your majesty.

Golden Cheese: *looks up* Oh.. G-good. We’ll be there in a second.

Olive: *nodded* Of course, the rest of us will be waiting. *goes to leave*

Pure Vanilla; ….Goldie?

Golden Cheese: *shakes her head* N-Never mind. Let’s just go.

Pure Vanilla: But Golden Cheese-

Golden Cheese: I mean it… I just want my children back..

Pure Vanilla: *frowns, sighs* …Okay..

*The ritual starts, Golden Cheese channeling her power and moonlight into the sarcophagus. Smoked Cheese was chanting spells while Mozzarella kept the fire lit. Pure Vanilla, White Lily, and Dark Cacao held the items towards the coffin as well, seeing it light up.*

*The Jackal mask glowed with the magic around it as it seeped into the sarcophagus, it too glowing.* 

*Once it was done, Golden Cheese practically fell to her knees, that power draining her of energy.*

Smoked Cheese: *worried* Mother!!

Golden Cheese: I-I’m fine! Just.. get the darn thing open!

Dark Cacao: *nods, prying it open*

Inside, laid a young man with long ankle length black and yellow hair.  His ears were pointed like a jackal’s along with a tail. While his bangs covered his face, they could see a large scar on his forehead, across his right eye. He laid there motionless, hands laying across his chest. He was bandaged greatly, his body able to lay stiff.*

Mozzarella: *having her Marzipan scan him, shocked at the results* His.. His body is fixed , b-but…..

Smoked Cheese: Is he..?

Golden Cheese: NO!! *pulls herself up to look at the body inside, shaking* Burnt Cheese?? Please, my little moon…. w-wake up…

Olive: *takes off her hat, head bowed* You majesties… I am sorry.

Golden Cheese; I was so close… *cries, * So close…. 

Mozzarella: *sniffles, leans onto Smoked Cheese*

Smoked Cheese: *hugging Mozzarella*

White Lily and Pure Vanilla: *looks at each other, nod* *They took a step closer to Burnt Cheese’s body, hands over his chest.*

Pure Vanilla: *Uses his healing magic* Hmm…

White Lily: *breathes in, uses Faerie magic*

Golden Cheese; *sees this,goes to get up* W-What… What are you-?

Dark Cacao: *puts a hand on her shoulder* Let them work…

*After a few minutes, they soon stop, panting due to being out of energy. White Lily places a hand on Burnt Cheese’s chest, soon feeling it rise and fall slightly*

Mozzarella: *Reading the scans again, gasps* A-A pulse!!

Golden Cheese: *looks up* Really??

Smoked Cheese: *sniffles, smiles* he’s still here…

Pure Vanilla: We must move him to the medical bay. 

Dark Cacao: Yes, he's still alive. But he hasnt awoken. He must be monitored.

Golden Cheese: *flaps her wings* Yes, please!! Let's go!!

[kookslastbutton]

How’s our TLTD couple doing? Any updates on the pregnancy?

Omg so sorry for this late reply!! 🥺❤ our TLTD couple are doing well! Still trying for that baby!

Why don't we check in with them—

Jungkook: "Honestly, trying to get pregnant is harder than writing my 300 page economics dissertation for my PhD! Much more fun of course, but we're seriously at it almost every night and my sweet wife is still not positive! Maybe there's something faulty with the tests she's using.

Y/N: "It's not the test Kook. Remember, we went to the hospital and Seokjin told us that it could be because—"

Jungkook: "No, dont say it! Seokjin's likely wrong, there's nothing wrong with my....abilities.

Y/N: "Seokjin is a doctor baby. He has two PhD's in medicine. I think we should really consider what he's saying."

Jungkook: "...fine, but he never said he was 100% sure that was the problem. I say we'll just have to be patient and try harder!"

Y/N: "I don't know much harder we can go Kook. We've been doing everything we can think of. If you dont get me pregnant by next month, I want us to start looking into other options okay?"

Jungkook: "...I guess that's fair. When are you getting home by the way? I've missed you. That art convention has you gone for a week!"

Y/N: "It's only been four days you big baby! I'll be home tomorrow night. My flight gets in at 6:40."

Jungkook: "Okay, I'll be there to pick you up. Just tell me the gate number. It fricken sucks being in an empty house and sleeping in an empty bed. I wanna hold you in my arms so bad."

Y/N: "I know, I miss you too. When I get home how about we....mm, maybe I should tell you in private, actually."

[onskepa]

I really liked your moat and human child series. Seriously cute and wholesome after the hells gate incident. Tgere arent any confirmed human children on pandora, besides spider. I would love to headcannons for Na'vi seeing human children and human mama's in general cause they are so different and yet so similar.

Hellooooo!! Honestly this is a good idea! Had a lot of fun with this cute list. Hope you all like it!

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Motherhood

If there is one thing that is common in both Earth and Pandora that is universally treasured, it be mothers.

Earth has their mother earth, and pandora has Eywa.

Eywa is the prime example, she loves all her children and gives them life and welcomes them back when it is their time to return.

So when the female humans begin to show their pregnancy, their symptoms began to show but a little different that they would have experienced on Earth.

The cravings would still be present, but not for human food, rather the need for na'vi food. The need to go outside and enjoy the nature. The need to be one with the land.

These symptoms are different, yet familiar.

At the same time, female na'vi would show their pregnancy as well. Feeling blessed to be given the chance to bring a new generation of their people.

However, for the female na'vi, they would have a strange need to see the humans. Even the ones who dont like humans. But the need grows stronger with each day they ignore the feeling.

As if Eywa commands it, by the natural pull both female na'vi and humans would meet.

To each show how far long each soon-to-be-mother is, the hatred subsides and a new form of friendship grows.

The na'vi mothers would share their knowledge to the human females, and vice versa.

Crafting things was certainly a stable activity for both kinds. Creating things for their children. Blankets, nets, carrying swings, toys, etc.

Both female kinds would even gossip like old friends. Talk of each others experience and interesting knowledge they each like to share.

The na'vi women would quickly learn how more fragile the human women are during their pregnancy. Na'vi women arent slowed down, sure things will be tiring but they still continue their duties.

That is where the na'vi women grow protective of their fellow human sisters. To make sure they are safe, have everything needed and no danger is near.

In return, the human women would teach the na'vi women some soft melodies to sing to their future children.

Soon when it was time for the two kinds to give birth, it was something to remember.

Many called it "Eywa's gift" as it was a day where BOTH human and na'vi women would give birth at the same time.

The tsahik would believe it was eywa's will to bring the two kinds closer.

The bonding didnt stop there oh no. It only strengthened.

The na'vi mothers were so surprised to see just how small human babies were. So small, fragile, and weirdly cute.

The na'vi women would bring their children to meet the human children, while both are vastly different, they are all still cute.

The human mothers would have a chance to hold a na'vi baby, as do the na'vi mothers getting a chance to hold a human baby.

Although the na'vi mothers were more scared since the babies fit at the palm of their hands.

The mothers would still group together, bond more with their children as they grow, in hopes that the new generation would have peace.

And don't forget the fathers. Tough and ready to defend each of their own families. But like the mothers, the fathers had come to a peaceful grounds that they are not so different from each other.

Eywa sees her children, both na'vi and human. She has plans for the new generation. In hopes to bring peace and unity. To love and to hold one another. And what is a more powerful way than that through the love of a mother?

And that is it for this one! was so cuuuuuuuute to write! Hope you all enjoyed this one! until next time! see ya!

[musubiki]

do other black canvases think mochi is hot?? i want mochi to have people crushing on her lime needs to be humbled a wee bit 🙏

AN EXCELLENT QUESTION: YES THEY DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and its such a shock to mochi!!!!!!!!!!!! shes so used to essentially being ignored and completely forgets that it has no effect on them!!!!!

i have an episode idea where post-timeskip, mochi goes and visits the main headquarters building of the m-34th (location name pending) under the guise of "Lime left his sword thing at home/forgot his lunch/something" in order to investigate and scope out the area!!! no witch has had any excuse to do this ever!! and at that point the m-34th dont know who tf she is, only that she shows up to the front gate with one of their weapons saying "Uh...is Lime here? He forgot this thing this morning and I thought it might be important so I came to drop it off..."

and the front guards just look her up and down for a second (with an expression mochi doesnt recognize) and gets on the comm to be like "Hey uhh is Goldwood in the building? There's a cute girl out here with his sword." and gives her a little wink, personally escorts her in, gives her a lot of "Hey, you know...that Goldwood is kind of a casanova. You shouldn't get too involved with him." and "You know if you're not doing anything later...maybe wanna grab a bite to eat? My treat?" and the whole time shes FLUSTERED she doesnt know how to react to these things... just "Oh no hes not like that!" and "Oh- uh- maybe!"

after that incident lime doesnt hear the end of it...NUMEROUS other officers being like "Hey are you actually going out with that girl?" and "Have you guys broken up yet? I want first dibs." and lime is absolutely sick every time they bring it up

(very funny though when she goes, some of them really take a long look at her before finally going "Ah! I remember where I've seen you. You're the girl Goldwood has pictures of in his locker--" and limes like "OKAY LETS GO TALK OUTSIDE MOCH OKAY BYE GUYS GOTTA GO--")

(also remember that grand capitol ball episode? where mochi uses the mob spell so she blends into the party and doesnt stand out? she has a straight up cinderella moment where shes walking down the corridor and at least half the m-34th guards are just staring at her...pretty lady)

[vykodlak]

im sick and dont know what to do with myself. got any rpg recs?

I’m still replaying baldur’s gate 1 and am planning to replay bg2 when I’m done with that and they’ve always been The cozy rpgs for me, though might just be deep nostalgia talking. If you don’t mind some oldschool jank I think they still hold up.

Divinity Original Sin 2 is larian’s best game imo mainly ‘cause it lets you fuck around a lot, teleport everywhere and explode everything. I remember an exploit where you could rupture enemies’ tendons, turn them into a chicken and then let them run around until they bled to death. Not sure if they patched it. Also has Ifan my husband Ifan is there.

Tyranny is an underrated obsidian title where you get to play an absolute asshole if you want (it’s one of those “the evil won and You’re working for it now” premises), and it has a more unique setting than the typical ye auld medieval fantasy. It’s pretty short and the lack of budget can be felt sometimes but it’s got some interesting ideas and great worldbuilding. And a big hairy werewolf woman. There’s also pillars of eternity 1 ofc which I liked a lot, mainly for the companions & the writing - I only played a little bit of the second game but I liked what I saw of it.

If you like cyberpunk the Shadowrun games are pretty easy/short and sweet, they sort of mix scifi & fantasy so you’ve got orcs running around with laser guns and shit. Dragonfall is my favorite of the three and has the best characters.

Planescape Torment is one of my favorite settings in an RPG ever, also just lets you be kinda wacky (or evil, if you want) and you’ve got a floating skull companion. It really feels like the most “escapist” type of game because it’s setting is so unlike most other fantasy rpgs.

I have not played this personally but I’ve watched my bf play Kenshi and it seems fun? You get a lot of freedom to do whatever, it can be extremely busted mechanically (in ways that work in your favor), but it’s still absurdly difficult at times and comes with a pretty dark/edgy setting. They just cut off both his legs.

(Also I’ve been keeping my eye on this early access title -with a free demo out- called Banquet for Fools, mainly because of the claymation style, overall atmosphere and the oldschool vibe & intriguing world, it’s looking really good so far)

Hope you feel better soon!

[tenaciouschronicler]

August 2 and 3 2024 2009

I fear I really will need to put all my posts into a word doc.

Lets work through the lore shall we.

So, back on page 251 when the Kernel divided it 'hatched' upon arrival to The Medium. These Kernels, one light and one dark, upon situating themselves in their respective Orbs activate the Imps present giving them characteristics from the prototyping, in this case harlequin clothing.

Im gonna put the rest under the cut, this post got away from me.

Again working from top to bottom, These Orbs are situated upon one of Four Spires which make up the throne of either sides Sovereign Power; the Dark throne is purple while the Light throne is gold. The first Kernels arrival is the catalyst that starts the 'true game', increasing the board to a 12x12, adding more pieces and actually placing the kings on opposite corners. Light is also always destined to lose. Im curious if each game can only be played by four players or if only the first four are placed in the spires and subsequesnt players dont have any effect on the Sovereign Powers? Could you play with less than four players and how would that game play out?

John and WV both wonder what the point is then if Light always loses and Nanna says that is The Ultimate Riddle they have to solve.

This part made me remember way back on page 82 when the narrator said:

The game presently eluding you is only the latest sleight of hand in the repertoire of an unseen riddler, one to engender a sense not of mirth, but of lack. His coarse schemes are those less of a prankster than a common pickpocket.

His riddle is Absence itself. It is a mystery dispersing altogether, like the moon's faint reflection, with even one pebble of inquiry dropped in its black well. It is the most diabolical riddle of all.

At the time I wrote, "Googling Absence gives us "the state of being away from a place or person". So his riddle is a state of being away from others... I feel like the following statement gives more but I cant discern what." Could this be The Ultimate Riddle Nanna is refering to? I still cant tell what the riddle is, maybe after I put all the Lore together I can at least try to add more to this. (After stepping back and re-reading it I figured out the 'diabolical riddle'; the nature of Absence is transitory and evanescent, here one moment gone the next. Looking for answers only serves to hasten its absence, obscuring itself with more questions.)

For now, John has to climb towards Skia by passing through the gates utilizing the games building funtion to reach. In that way he can save Dad! And what about Earth?

Nanna drops the bombshell that Earth is done for, regardless of how well they do in this game.

Finally done with her duty, Nanna heads off to bake John cookies! For the first time we see her phase through the walls leaving blue goo on the Con Air poster. We didnt see her doing that earlier but maybe theres more goo around the house.

WV is All About them cookies and pushes John to pursue. We learn John hates any and all baked goods "totally abjur[ing] the hell out of that idea."

Roses Pesterchum image is annoyed now, having tried to get Johns attention this whole time and is now trying to use a box to the head.

Unfortunately for her I think this is Johns last straw and hes having a well deserved scream. After everything hes gone through and learned, I think he needs it.

In the meantime and probably against better judgement, theres still a fire raging Rose, shes gonna update the GameFAQ. And apparently get sassed by a dead cat. It's pretty much all his fault you're in this mess in the first place, so he can just button it.

Whatever you say Rose.

[trevisos]

OC meme!

tagged by @aliasknives!! thank you love :3

tagging @menzoberranzans @elminsters @tadpole-apocalypse @undead-potatoes and anyone else who wants to do it :3c

B A S I C S

Full name: xarrai. just xarrai lol. they’ve never once used their last name and so that gave me an excuse to never make one up for them :)

Gender: sure. whatever. (transfem flavor)

Sexuality: bi/pan/who cares

Pronouns: any

O T H E R

Family: they don’t remember if they ever met their father or not, and while their mother and at least two half siblings live in neverwinter, they don’t speak at all

Birthplace: the outer city, somewhere between wyrm’s crossing and the basilisk gate

Job: bard, courtesan, information broker, pickpocket, con artist, professional drunkard, etc etc etc. post-game, they add adventurer and (reluctantly) bard college instructor. (jury is still out on if the xarrastarion harper ending is canon in which case they add harper to the list even more reluctantly LOL)

Phobias: loss of autonomy, The Church Of Bane As A Whole lol

Guilty pleasures: if you asked, xarrai would tell you they’re a true hedonist and would never feel guilty for any pleasure. but if you dig deep enough into the trunk they had stashed at the elfsong you will find a collection of some of the worst romance novels in faerun buried under fancy dresses and thigh high boots that they would VEHEMENTLY deny is theirs. they don’t Like these books but they are obsessed with them the way people hate watch reality television LMAO

Hobbies: reading, leather working, writing (mostly music or poetry), stick n poke tattoos, drunkenly making out with strangers at the blushing mermaid, petty theft. obvs they sing and play their lyre but that’s part of their day job so i’m not sure if it counts under hobbies? lmao

M O R A L S

Alignment: chaotic neutral, leaning a littleeee chaotic good by the end of act 3. a little.

Sins: most of them if we’re being fully honest. lmao

Virtues: self-control, vigilance, freedom (is that a virtue? whatever.)

T H I S O R T H A T

Introvert / Extrovert

Organized / Disorganized

Close-minded / Open-minded

Calm / Anxious / Restless

Disagreeable / Agreeable / In between

Cautious / Reckless / In between

Patient / Impatient / In between

Outspoken / Reserved / In between

Leader / Follower / Flexible

Empathetic / Unempathetic / In between

Optimist / Pessimist / Realist

Traditional / Modern / In between

Hard-working / Lazy

this section was such a challenge for xar they r very much an Everything All At Once guy lol. take these answers with a grain of salt ig

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

OTP: astarion, unfortunately for everyone involved

Acceptable Ships: gale (but it never really works out for them,) technically they romance halsin in game as well but it’s not really romantic. tbh u could make an argument for them with most of the companions and it wouldn’t be That outlandish

OT3: i mean like astarion/xarrai/halsin is vaguely canon but they’re never Serious with halsin, though perhaps they get a little more romantically involved with him post-game? realistically i think xar just keeps a rotating cast of other partners coming in and out of their life until the end of time and i rly dont see astarion ever having an issue with it. they would get bored without hearts to break tbh. its enrichment.

Brotp: karlachhhh forever and ever. after she dies, they’re probably closest with gale (sorry gale lol)

Notp: it’s not technically a notp but i am obsessed with how badly xarrai wants jaheira and how she turns them down every time. ur never gonna get that milf honey but u can keep trying

[fleet-admiral-hiba]

Back at it once again,

The reader is just minding their business and decide to go outside the “palace” for a little, not to far of course, staying where they are supposed to be

They get bored after a bit and try to go back inside

However a few of the agents dont recognize us? Why? They really should

Even after a bunch of persisting our identity they still neglect and try to get us to leave

Us, being the child we are start crying most likely

One or two of the harbingers hear it and come to the scene

Those agents sure ain’t gonna be here much longer folks

-Simon

I AM ME

A/n: keep em coming man, I'm always waiting to see what new idea you have brought me.

Snow wasn't uncommon in Snezhnaya, but finally having a beautiful, sunny day where it wasn't snowing hard was rare.

You took the opportunity, and ran outside to play. It was absolutely fantastic.

Building snowmen, making angels, playing with the other agents outside was simply exciting.

You had missed doing mundane things outside. And the weather was exceptionally mild. You had to thank your mama later for that.

You went around trying to find some nice looking flowers, you wanted to make a bouquet for her, and for someone else of course.

But you lacked something important: a lace.

Going towards the door, you were stopped by some agents. They asked questions about your identity and so on, and you told them you had just came outside from the palace. They should have remembered you.

They weren't relenting, and they started to shout. You hated people being loud for no reason, but you should have still be let inside. It was your home too.

Trying again, more politely, you received the same answer.

Trying and trying, finally push came to shove. Literally.

They pushed you back, towards the main gate.

Of course, you ran away and went into the opposite direction. Crying, that has been an arrowing experience.

Sandrone was out, testing some new automatons when she heard you crying. Quickly making her way towards you, she was relieved to see Pulcinella with you.

"What happened love?" She asked. Neither her nor Pulcinella had any idea as to why you were crying.

Between sobs, you told them what had just happened "the agents at the door wouldn't let me in, I tried again to enter ,cause I wanted to get some laces for mama, but they still wouldn't let me in. At the end, they started to shout and push me to the gate saying I had to go", you concluded.

Bloodlust began to rose. While Pulcinella took you with him to his office, Sandrone asked for their identity. You pointed them out, sending them to their fate.

She sent you off with a hug, before going to work. She could use some test subjects after all.

Noticing the approaching Harbinger,they bowed down.

"come with me you two" she said coldly.

Fear was etched in their eyes. They knew they were in trouble.

.

.

.

Who knew Grampa Papanella had so many stories to tell, they were one more interesting than the others. So much so you forgot your little scare of before, and you were smiling and bouncing up and down. More stories, that's what you asked for. He was more than pleased to tell you stories upon stories.

And Sandrone that day was grinning a bit too much... Those new automaton sure looked familiar to the agents around the palace...

Better not ask about it, after all... They didn't want to become the new target of the wrath of the Harbinger.

[okthatsgreat]

hiii lee :) ummmm 22, 23, 24, and 27? also for elese.. grins !

HIIIII LILY :))))

bg3 tav ask game!!

22. how is your tav’s relationship with their family? their parents?

oh baby you KNOW its strange !!!

her mother is a highly esteemed duchess and her father is/was a duke (truly i dont know if her dad is dead or not. he's like so irrelevant to her story LMFAOO if he IS alive he is never there and also not as important politically as her mother is), and they take their roles verryyyyy seriously. the petaleas are a family of (mostly) high elves that have been around for a very very long time, even back when elves first arrived from the feywild (and as such, most of the family is very in touch with feywild arcana and sorcery. elese's mother is VERY good with charms which is probably not great!). maintaining this family name and their reputation is EXTREMELY important and always has been, especially to elese's mother since her father married in. they are very important people and they act as such, they know where they stand in this hierarchy and will treat you according to where you stand

growing up elese was absolutely blinded but a lot of this and questioned very little by virtue of never knowing a world outside of it. she had her life planned from the beginning and was never really prepared to NOT do this (even if she was sort of beginning to dread the idea of marrying a suitor lol). it wasn't a very warm place to live and she was handed off to tutors and lady's in waiting most of the time, but it was still her HOME if you get what im saying. like she wasnt really able to recognise any negative feelings about how she was being raised on account of never experiencing anything BUT this high-class way of living!! even if she understood that her parents love was conditional this never bothered her because to her that was just what it was like to have noble parents. and besides, it's not as if she was gonna do anything to cause them to stop loving her any time soon! grins :)

butttt yea um going out on this adventure absolutely opens her eyes to a lot of things and by the time she gets home, which is the ONLY thing she had been wanting to do for the entire trip, she realises that she will never be able to see it the same way ever again. it hasnt changed but SHE HAS! suddenly her mother is so much more conniving and selfish than she remembers, and she is so unwilling for any of her children to even slightly divert in the path she has set out for them in regards to their futures. every conversation she has with other family members feels so hollow as if nobody is willing to be genuine . and elese really has to sit there for a moment and go Holy Shit Was I Really Living Like This?

her relationship to her siblings is similarly a bit cold at the start because again, all of them were very afraid to be genuine with each other. ESPECIALLY the ones that are adults/around her age. and she isnt that good with kids at the beginning so shes probably not hanging out much with her younger siblings either LMAO. BUT in a happy universe she's able to approach them again as an adventurer who is very content with herself, just saved baldurs gate and everything, and probably speak with them with a bit more success lol. she'd let her kid siblings ride on the owlbear :)

23. how does your tav act in situations of stress? in moments of peace?

DEPENDS LMFAO! in stressful situations elese is unaccustomed to (so like. all of act 1 lol) her first reaction is very typically to go EEEEEK! and run behind the nearest strong person to provide support from a healthy distance. she's squeamish and jumpy at first, and thinks of herself first and foremost. its times like these where you'll see her attempt to pull rank-- she believes her silver tongue to be her strongest feature and often expects others to assist her by virtue of Having A Noble Title. when she's in stressful situations she'll start to bark orders or complain, if she knows the problem is fixable. its also here where you'll see her at her most pompous. REALLY thinks her occasional cry of "onwards, fellow adventurers!!!!!" makes her some sorta leader LMAO

it's not until she learns that she needs to EARN these people's respect that she starts to shape up a little bit lol. later on she grows far less jumpy, still quite tense and nervous but a lot quicker to compose herself. she speaks significantly more optimistically as she begins to understand the impact her words can have on others, and "takes the reins" in stressful situations by instead offering motivational words rather than cowering with her hands over her head yelling ATTACK IT! GET IT AWAY FROM ME

in her moments of peace she's a lot quieter and a lot of her dialogue feels less "rehearsed" so to speak. if she's comfortable around you she'll speak a lot more openly about her fears and such and allows herself to stumble over her words a lot more often

24. what does your tav consider to be their own biggest character flaw?

LMFAO. act 1 elese would never admit any flaws out loud and honestly probably doesn't reflect on this a lot HGJFK. if anything, this jump into a brand new environment where she has to be constantly fighting would probably knock her self-confidence in her fighting abilities. this is somebody who has been told consistently that she is only good for her appearance and her words, and if she fails on either she considers herself rather useless. which is also great because she's clearly ruffling some feathers in camp with how much she talks lol!!! so she's feeling reealllllly hopeless in act 1

elese post-character development absolutely has had time to reflect on sooooooooooooo so much. again the whole "i am nothing if not my title and my words" thing comes into play here, but now she acknowledges how utterly selfish she had been and lived and vows to start becoming a better person. definitely motivates the growing hero complex within her lol!!!!!!!! this underlying thought of "my greatest flaw is how blind i had been to others suffering" that compels her to keep pushing herself out of her comfort zone over and over

27. what is the worst thing they’ve ever done/said to someone they love?

DON'T KNOW. elese was KIND OF A DICKHEAD before the story/character development but also it was EXPECTED of her basically lmfao. it was never anything TOO heart-wrenching (she complained a lot but she's still verrryy aware of what comes out of her mouth) but i cant imagine post-game elese looking back at her old self very fondly?? DEFINITELY resents the way she used to treat people and probably resents how she treated her younger siblings the most, especially in moments where its soooooo clear she was acting like her mother. any moment elese looks back on and realises she was acting like her mother makes her entire body cringe

cant think of one big "fuck you" moment shes ever had with somebody she loves because so much of pre-game elese was that her pompous attitude was consistent....... nothing really out of the ordinary for her. yknow what maybe she had a moment in act 2 or smth with karlach where she totally panicked and went "last night was magical but you have to understand i cant exactly be with somebody like you" (referring to her being below elese's rank and also elese probably like. has a suitor waiting for her or smth) but karlach took that the wrong way and went Oh :| and then the rest of the party had to deal with those two being awkward around each other for like two days in the shadowlands . this family vacation SUCKS!