#i love xeim so naturally xe has problems

[the-starry-seas]

Which OC would you love to expand on/explore more of? o:

I'm gonna talk about Whisper cause I've been thinking about xei lately

Particularly, Whisper and the massiffs! The Aces' AU is vaguely connected to a partially retconned version of TBOBF, wherein Boba's Tusken tribe didn't die. Due to his connections, Whisper is able to negotiate a trade for four massiff pups.

Xe names them Gaht, Abesh, Kag, and Wasuur. In Mando'a, that's the names of the cardinal directions (modified for Kag, as Ka'gaht was very similar to Gaht and xe didn't want them getting confused).

Abesh is the smartest of the litter, and Whisper starts training her as a service dog. Since xe's missing an arm, Abesh is trained to turn on lights, close cabinets, bring and hold items, carry a bag, bracing if xe loses xeir balance, and pulling on a designated rope toy to help give Whisper enough momentum to get up off the ground.

Abesh is also trained to alert Whisper to people saying xeim name, guide to specific family member or location, guide family member to xei, search the living space, and blocking (putting herself between Whisper and strangers to maintain a larger personal space bubble). Whisper can also use a visual cue, in sign language, to prompt Abesh to act like she needs to go outside, to easily escape conversations (generally used with siblings, but hey, they're annoying).

Not to mention that having four big dogs is a pretty good boost for Whisper's morale. Xe's always been an animal lover, and while Abesh is xeim only service dog, the other three are great companions for xei! And they each have a helpful position like in a clone squad.

Wasuur is a playful goofball who can run all day long, the goodest girl ever for hiking and running around. Gaht loves hanging out during movie marathons, mostly because nobody can resist his literal puppy eyes once the snacks come out. Kag is the most alert and has the best retrieval instincts, and therefore he's a good guard dog and hunting companion.

In conclusion: