#i'm pretty sure nightmare scenario can happen in any kind of housing situation

[flamewyrmz]

youtube needs to stop suggesting that "portland polycule from hell" video before i attack someone

[auxiliarydetective]

My OCs as Flatmates, Part 1

Includes: Chandrah/Charlie, Raevyn, Sherry

A bit ago, I asked you guys about who you'd like to see for this topic (and I'm still asking, by the way, hop into the replies and tell me who you'd like to see) and both @fluffle-system and @daughter-of-melpomene said...

↬ Chandrah !

Oh boy! You've invited a demon to your house, congratulations!

Charlie, I feel like, would be a fun roommate. I assume this is after GB II, so he'd already relatively well adjusted, but they're still... not human.

Like, my boy™ barely sleeps at all. This means that, yes, you can come to them at any time of day or night and be relatively sure that he's awake. And even if he isn't, they're not that hard to wake up and they don't get grumpy if you do wake him up. However, it also means that he might be noisy at night. Not even intentionally. But if your flat has thin walls, you'll hear them rummaging around the kitchen or taking a shower in the middle of the night. You might also be faced with some confusing situation at times because he hasn't master all situations of human behaviour yet. Also, they eat the weirdest things sometimes.

Aside from that though, he 100% has your back, no matter what happens. They're loyal as ever. Whatever you need, he's got you. Need help moving in? Charlie is strong as balls, he'll carry your stuff. Shitty ex? How do you want to give the bastard payback - are we thinking of a fake dating scenario, do you just want someone to come with you somewhere just in case, do you want them beaten up, humiliated...? Charlie will probably also curse and/or haunt the ex, let's be honest.

Also, he's a literal (former) Ghostbuster. If you get a nightmare or think you're cursed or haunted or something, he'll take you seriously. Or any irrational fear, really, because they've seen a lot of things and are willing to believe a lot of things. Charlie will probably go through the routine Ghostbuster questionnaire with you to determine if it's a ghost or not and what kind of ghost and then go from there. They'll cheer you up and make you feel safe before confronting the specter. Even if you accidentally summoned a demon or something, Chandrah is also a demon, it'll deal with it.

Depending on whether you know that Charlie is secretly a demon or not, you might also see them floating around sometimes and he'll use his demonic powers for tasks or to help you. It's normal. They might even show you their demonic form if you ask nicely.

Definitely would want to spend a lot of time with you. He's a bit clingy but understands if you need some space. Would also be fine with just coexisting in the same room as you if you don't have the time or energy to do anything special.

As to how you got into this flatshare situation, I'm pretty sure that Charlie would've put out the ad and it's his house/apartment. Charlie, being a demon and (former) Ghostbuster, is pretty rich and would be able to afford living on their own, but they want a flatmate because they feed off human affection and they get bored when they're alone for too long. He probably didn't put his name in the ad because he is more or less famous and you probably wouldn't figure out it's them until you come over to take a look at the apartment before deciding if you want to move in. But they're super nice and humble about their Ghostbusters experiences and will be really glad to share stories with you. A baseline belief in the paranormal is probably a requirement for living with him though.

Next person! @enterprise-come-in asked for...

↬ Raevyn !

We're assuming a Planetary Union context here and not just Raevyn somehow dropping in on our present day. Probably, you're both studying at Union Point.

One thing that needs to be very clear to you and that she tells you right away is that you will have very little privacy. She can't help it, she's a telepathic species and she's gonna know all of your secrets sooner or later. You can't really keep anything from her.

BUT this also means that she knows exactly what's wrong when you're down and how to help you and you best believe she'll do it. She's there to comfort you, whenever, wherever. Has your routines memorized after a few weeks, knows your comfort foods and shows, adapts to your needs really well.

Generally, Raevyn is really considerate but, like with any flatmate, you'll also have to deal with some nonsense from her. Since this is her Union Point era, she's gonna have quite a few crushes and partners, and you might have to deal with a good bit of relationship drama. Not an obscene amount, but definitely more than average. She also probably forgets to do the dishes every once in a while. Just remind her to do them and it's all good.

Activities! Don't expect to go to the pool or the beach with her, she's still in her phase where she's hiding her aquatic heritage. But aside from that, she's down for pretty much anything. She'd love to learn about your culture and show you hers and meet your friends and have you meet hers and... But she's also down for more relaxing activites like bord games or video games or movies or just talking. Would also be a pretty good study buddy.

Raevyn would be the best person to have as backup if you want to go on a date but you're kinda worried about it and the person seems sketchy. My girl is ready to beat anyone up for you, whether that be verbally or physically. She's also a walking taser, so she could end the conflict before it even started if you don't want a scene. Would also teach you martial arts if you want. Generally, she has a lot of relationship drama herself, so she definitely understands yours. You can gush about your crushes and cry about breakups together.

Also! Raevyn is quite literally the least problematic person when it comes to gender identities and sexuality and whatnot. It's in her culture to know that everyone's mind and feelings work differently and being attracted to different things is normal and gender is an infinite spectrum. The idea that there could be only two sexes and genders and that anything that isn't heterosexuality is a sin or something is completely wild and offensive to her. Personally, she's bisexual and will also 100% go to pride parades and festivals with you, even if she doesn't fully understand the history and mentality behind them. She would also do really well with neurodivergency, disability and other similar things. Do you know that situation where you're really frustrated at people just not understanding that you can't do a thing because you have no spoons left? This will never happen with Raevyn. Because she knows. She understands. She might not be neurodivergent or experience something similar but, because she's a telepath, she understands what you're going through and will adapt accordingly as much as she can.

Last person for this part is...

↬ Sherry !

... because @novemberhope shares a birthday with her!

Oh boy, this is actually gonna be a bit tough to answer, because... well, first of all, this means that you're in the Mario Universe. Funky shenanigans. Maybe you got Mario Movie style isekai-ed into it? (Disclaimer: I haven't actually watched the movie.) Either way, Sherry probably wasn't planning on having a flatmate but would gladly take you in.

The thing is, Sherry is a princess and was raised with the knowledge that she is a princess. But she wasn't raised at the palace, she was raised in some cottage in the middle of nowhere. Generally, living with her would be weird but fun. Because she's very kind and all but she has some quirks. For one, her sister is literally the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom and she's next in line for the throne. But Sherry couldn't care less about royal formalities and whatnot and doesn't really spend time around the palace. Still, you'll notice. If you go anywhere together, the attention will be on her and you'll be overlooked. As such: Don't think about throwing a joined birthday party. You might get an amazing cake from Princess Peach and a whole lot of famous people will be there, but it will no longer be your day. It's about her now.

Also, the whole kidnapping situation? Sherry's sister Peach constantly gets kidnapped by a guy and Sherry somehow works for the guy? Like, she babysits his son or something? Awkward...

What this means though is that, should you ever get in trouble with some evil forces or the King of the Koopas, Sherry has your back. Either she'll solve the issue herself or she'll get the Mario Brothers on the case. No problem.

Anyways, back to everyday situations: I feel like Sherry is a no nonsense sort of person (well, as much as you can be in the Mushroom Kingdom) and probably likes things to be in order, so if you leave your dishes out in the kitchen or whatnot, she won't be happy. But she's also the type who'll say something if she doesn't like something, so you won't get stuck in a silent war or anything. Also, she's not the type to hold grudges. See the "working for the guy who kidnaps her sister" situation. Whatever mistakes you make, she'll forgive you. Also, you'll never have financial troubles! She's a princess, she's rich, and she'll lend you money if you need it.

Whereas her sister likes to bake, Sherry likes to cook. You might cook together a lot if that's a thing you're into, or she'll make you homecooked meals for when you get home or just... whenever. I feel like she'd also be really good at mixing drinks, so great for when you're having parties! She also takes you kart racing, golfing, to football games, tennis, board game nights... whatever you like!

Oh yeah, Sherry also just leaves sometimes to go on an adventure or save or sister or go on vacation or whatnot, so you'll have the house to yourself a lot.

So yeah, that's it for part 1! Please tell me who else you'd like to see! Part 2 will be out soon, maybe there'll be a part 3 if I get enough requests for people, who knows!

Taglist: @starcrossedjedis @oneirataxia-girl @daughter-of-melpomene @bravelittleflower @box-of-bats - let me know if you’d like to be added or removed!

[thejessis]

FOR THE VTM ASK GAME...give me 14, 26, 27, 32, and 42!!!!! FOR NICKY!!!! (and also 48 if you feel like it bc im genuinely curious)

WAAAUGH!!! 🥺💖 (my boy nick for reference! these are gonna get wordy bc I Ramble™ so I'm gonna put them under a cut)

14: How did they initially feel after being embraced? Did they like being reborn into something knew or did it take them a while to cope with their new reality?

ohhhh this is a juicy one

So Nicky's actual embrace was kind of a whirlwind, Cameron showed up and basically within the hour had Nick half-dead in the backseat of his car headed to the airport, and it was SCARY and STRESSFUL but in the moment everything happened so quickly that Nick didn't really have time to dwell on the gravity of the situation

It didn't really hit him until a couple days later, after he'd had a few nights under his belt to experience the real horrifying contrast between being human, which he knew, and the now twisted decrepit monster (to him, in his mind) he felt he had become basically overnight, and he was completely distraught. He started having regular, visceral nightmares (I don't think I've ever actually mentioned but other than a few exceptions he was actually having pretty consistent nightmares throughout the whole campaign! I was writing them all down somewhere) and went through a really dark period for like two-ish months at the start of his embrace, where with his newfound sharpness he memorized the layout of Cameron's house (while he was staying there, before he got his own place), memorized Cameron's schedule, and thought so constantly and obsessively of ways to kill him that it leaked into his dreaming until he was just having extremely graphic nightmares every night about just viciously murdering his sire in varying ways. After he woke up from one of these nightmares with the Beast scratching & clawing at the inside of his skull, caught somewhere between the brink of a frenzy and a full-blown panic attack, something slammed the brakes and fully rewired itself in his brain and he pulled himself way the hell back, deciding he wasn't going to let the monster win, and that he was going to have to start working hard to deliberately view his new existence and his dynamic with his sire differently if he was going to make it through this in one piece. (survivor nature, baybee!!) 26: Do they want to become human again or are they fine as a kindred?

Nick's coping as a vampire because that's just how he functions and because there's not really another option, he can find happiness and ease in any circumstance he's thrown into (SURVIVOR NATURE BAYBEEEE), but he would become human again in a MILLISECOND if he was offered the opportunity - he'd give up immortality and every new ability and power and heightened instinct he's gained to be able to regain his (physical) humanity.

27: Do they have a clan they don’t particularly like?

well I mean toreador's probably at the top of his list

Not really!! He teases and jokes but honestly he's genuinely amiable with every group and clan, all the varying politics and prejudices baked into each one kinda just go right over his head. He's not really lost in the sauce enough to hate one particular clan for any particular reason. (but he thinks it's funny to watch everyone else do it) 32: Do they like their ghoul if they do have one?

He doesn't have a ghoul! On the off chance that he DID he would definitely like them (he's fiercely affectionate and takes care of his own, so in the scenario where he ghouls someone I don't see him being cruel or distant), and I'm sure he gets on just fine with ghouls of people he knows, but he'd definitely never make a ghoul in a million years. No matter how normalized it is in his community he can't NOT look at ghouling from an outside perspective, and he just doesn't have the stomach for it. (but he's nice to other ghouls!!!! if not a bit stiff and uncomfortable)

42: Suppose they weren’t embraced by their clan, which other clan would they thrive in?

THE AMOUNT OF TIMES THIS BOY HAS BEEN CALLED A GANGREL IT'S LIKE A RUNNING GAG

no honestly I think despite the various downsides he's been shown, he would probably thrive as a Brujah and that's probably what he would pick for himself too if he had the choice - having a hairpin temper is a scary risk, but with his already-terrible feeding habits combined with his average already-hairpin New York temper I honestly don't feel like it would be that different an experience for him, maybe just turning up the dial a few notches. (plus, he still gets his celerity!)

if I had to pick a second place. ok. I know I joked about gangrel but honestly I think he'd have a blast.

HOWEVER! despite how HE may feel about it (and boy does he Feel About It) I actually think he's a perfect fit as a toreador, which is the funniest way it could have worked out, so WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT MY BOY'S A TOREADOR POSTER CHILD 48: Detail things about your OC you spent a lot of time on!

Oh no that's everythinnnnnnggggggg i write so much extra shit for him all the time I'm thinking about him constantly I don't know what to piiiiccckkkkkkk

his loved ones all have names and specific aspirations, I have a hacker tag for his baby-est sister who's really into computers (it's smores_the_third)

i have detailed accounts in my phone about every adventure he's been on in an au storyline, including npcs who also have their own backstories

HE HAS AT LEAST 6 PLAYLISTS THAT I CAN THINK OF OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND I'VE ONLY SHARED FOUR OF THEM (one of them is his complicated-ass dynamic with cameron and I'm really proud of that one)

I also have a couple half-written wips that are much deeper introspectives into the way his brain works, details of his past human life, what he's gone through, things he's currently going through, etcetc — bc I really enjoy exploring his inner monologue, for someone who's extremely not booksmart he thinks and feels a lot about everything

I mentioned that I have a doc somewhere detailing the different nightmares he was having (THAT one was fun actually, I want to finish it, they were specific), and another in particular (I may have actually deleted this one, it's been a Minute) that detailed his "third parent" syndrome and the impact it had on his psyche as a teenager and then later as an adult - being put in a position where he had to raise several children from a very young age himself, which in turn conditioned him to pull so much of "himself" back over the course of most of his life that when it came down to it with Cameron he didn't even think TWICE about giving away his life and his humanity for his family, because that's just what you do when you have people to take care of! (some of this he got to unlearn during his time in vegas! we love growth!!!)

I COULD GO ON AND ON he is extremely fleshed out, i'm thinking about him always I love him I love him 🥺🥺🥺