#insight: lala sandoval

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heyy grape! 🤗💕 for the random fact ask game thingy: Rahul has a passion for poetry. both in terms of writing his own and reading - a romantic soul at heart hehe. his songwriting tends to have some poetic elements within.

What is Rahul's genre again? Or does his romantic side only come out for personal lyrics ;-D Would he be the type to write songs just for his s/o? Instead of a personal mixtape of others' songs but a personal mixtape of an acoustic Rahul serenading his love? :D

Let's see. Let us do a Infamous oc for an Infamous oc ...

I'm trying to think what I've shared already -- I don't talk a lot about Lala. But Lala is my adventurer of the lot. Though they're probably on the more composed side (and even quieter at side), they're definitely the most daring when it comes to the world at large. They're open to new experiences and love things like backpacking, wandering new places, and all of that! I'm sure they've given Orion more than his share of heartburn regarding the second part -- and probably continue to do so as the bad gets famous.

little ask game💕! send me a random fact of any of your ocs and i will reply with a random fact of any of mine!

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What's an AU that would be interesting to explore with your OC?

For lala, josnel and val pls ❤️

Man. I had to ponder.

For Lala. This stems off that they were originally a bloomic oc -- but I like the idea of stranded in a video game. Maybe something Jumanji like but with a lot of math/strategy parts. I think it would be interesting to challenge that chillness.

For Val. I had originally thought a buddy cop with Adam or Felix isjsjd. But then I started thinking a sorta Barbershop AU. Maybe Felix and Val open up or inherit a boutique. I like the continued forced found family aspect for Val but some reason I feel it would be more intense -- maybe because they would see each other more regularly. Plus also the boutique is or becomes Key to the Community, so I can play with Val vs Caring and Val's Big Dang Hero Nature.

BJ -- I ... my first thought is something similar to Val but a Church choir. Where he is needed to help them win, but it isn't much different from infamous outside that iy would make him deal with his feelings toward the community he grew up with. I think Bethany Josnel would be fun in a fashion AU. A model. While that's also similar to Infamous, this places him more center stage. I also feels the modes of judging and privacy invasion are different. I am thinking he starts off in design, and not even like someone major. But they're like YOU HAVE YHE FACE and the drag him onto the catwalk... and he needs the money. Intgibk that sorta whiplash would be hard.

Ty for the questions. It definitely got me thinking on what would be good to challenge for my characters!

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For the oc ask meme: dusk | enemy | winter | wildfire | ocean. 👀

Ty for the ask @galpal95 ! And so so sorry for the delay.

Dusk: Lala Sandoval [infamous] - It is faded but still eye drawing reds, oranges. It is the unusual but maybe expected streaks of dark, navy blue. It is soft haze - of the sun, the clouds, the mood. It feels like it is both time to wind down and filled with excitement. You could stay in, you could go out. You could sit on the porch and watch your side of the world fall asleep, calm and feel safe and untouchable. You could go out and start the night life, start an adventure-- the world being your oyster. It is the sun and the stars visible to you at once. It feels special, it feels comfortable, it feels magical, it feels... quiet. It is dusk. I feel that is Lala too: chill but daring. Unbothered yet mischievous. As comfortable in their sweats as they are in fishnets and black lipstick. Understanding and perceptive and patient and bold.

Enemy: Erkan Yasar [Exile; but Andy's in general, especially OG Andy] - "Tell you you're the greatest. But once you turn they hate us."

I considered Anouck, my Fallen Lights MC, and a couple of OCs for personal projects -- but I wanted to do someone I've spoken about. And in that case, it can't be anyone BUT Andy [especially this version who is willing to make the kingdom that danced at his suffering burn to the ground. And then some.]

Calm, shrewd, vindictive, amused, angry, violent, Erkan Andrew Yasar.

Winter: Emile Ryan [KOTSAM] - Picture a widespread ground of thick white snow that goes as far as the eyes can see, only marred by an iced over lake, a leafless and stark tree full of icicles, and the occasional blow of sharp wind.

At first glance it feels bleak, but in truth that bleakness is really the suffocating unease you feel. It is dangerous out there. But if you're lucky you might find a cabin that seems like an oasis at first ... do you dare approach to make certain?

Emile is a Bitch. And not only a Bitch but That Bitch. They are exceedingly cunning and occasionally cruel. They are as indifferent and unbothered as a stark, snowy landscape. But if you're LUCKY you might find solace and comfort. Warmth, even. If you're treasured enough.

Wildfire: Is a bit hard for me. I feel none of mine are fully wildfire. At least not the ones I talk about regularly. [Not even Erkan]. I had Rene Casimir here before. I considered Kendis. And their temper and anger would definitely fit here, but I try not to structure Kendis solely around their anger. Aleena's anger and sense of betrayal fits here, she's also a jerk -- but I think she may have a lowkey softer side than I expected [so something like lava or volcano would be better]. I considered Hiyam but IDK.

I'm LEANING toward Reuben Casseus. He is one of my sidesteps. And honestly the only reason he isn't a complete murdering antisocial is because I want the Chentega polyam and I dont have the heart for it sindhdhd. But Reuben is SO angry. And he is definitely striking quite a few things off his path. It also doesn't help that he is too honest for his own good.

Ocean: Tristan Terrell [disenchanted] - Seemingly still at times, vast. Deep and filled with unknown -- so much unknown. Can be tumultuous and dangerous. Can be rocking and soothing. Tristan is reserved, MatureTM, far too numb, and a basilisk with gray eyes. Ocean seems fitting.

Plus xe is going to be this trope: "... a character who's competent, collected, and has their life thoroughly together, and also has one specific thing that's deeply wrong with them." @/prokopetz