#marion lee

[firststrikerr]

finally got around to designing all the rangers and their suits! hey what's that retiree doing there

design notes and rambles below the cut

first of all, huge thanks to the miraheze wiki for compiling all the known details 🫶 this is a project i've wanted to complete for the longest time and i couldn't have done it without having the info in one convenient place (go check it out if you haven't already it's really cool and we're working hard on it!!)

i was thinking of including mortum but i decided to keep them saved for a villains set. so far i'm planning villains (mortum, heartbreak jr., puppet, dove, sky raider, hg trio, shroud, and so on), the guardians, and past rangers & co (sidestep, anathema, sentinel, etc). ok maybe that's like too much but well. might as well give it a try while we're all in the revelations waiting room

rangers logo is courtesy of my buddy @phantomrush who came up with this design after i made one up with eagles in mind because. well the rangers sure are federal workers and you know what that means. ortega is two steps away from being captain america

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Sunsets

Done as part of a gift exchange on patreon my little contribution for my giftee @firststrikerr

Fallen Hero - Marion/Daniel - mostly fluff but a bit moody about it

1408 words.

Marion presses their fingers into their eyes hard enough to see stars. It helps, in a way, even not-quite-light is better than total darkness and the pain is almost enough to chase away the lingering remnants of the nightmare. 

Almost.

Shit.

They try to regulate their breathing, heart still beating too fast, trying to forget what their subconscious refuses to keep buried. Too bad trying not to think about something only makes them think about it more. They need a distraction, sugar has always been good for a quick hit of dopamine but they find their thoughts wandering to something new but just as sweet.    

Daniel.

Shit. 

When did thoughts of Daniel start to become synonymous with comfort? His soft golden butterfly thoughts and an even brighter smile. A genuine smile, as hard as it is to believe. One they still can’t believe he’s all too happy to aim at them.

Marion glances at their alarm clock. 6:30pm. They hadn’t meant to fall asleep in the first place, just rest their eyes, a little reprieve from the near constant exhaustion of running three separate lives, and now it’s late afternoon.

And they’re daydreaming about a certain Ranger. 

No need to get their hopes up. He’s probably busy, or working, or any number of excuses they could make, but their hands are already reaching for their phone and dialing his number before they have a chance to regret it. 

It rings twice before Daniel answers, his voice bright and happy. “Marion! Good to hear from you, what's up?”

It’s enough to tease a small smile from the corner of Marion's scarred lips. “Hey…um…” They really hadn’t thought this one through but hanging up and chucking their phone halfway across the room seems a bit drastic. “Are you busy?” At least this way Daniel can get out of it if he wants. 

“I was just going to do some sketching, do you want to meet up?” He asks, too good at reading them. He doesn’t ask what's wrong, he doesn’t need to, Marion never calls just to chat.

“Sure…I’ll meet you at the park in 30.” They hang up a little too fast but they know Daniel would offer to give them a lift and they’re not about to let him know where they live. Not yet, maybe never. Never would be safer. But sometimes they wonder…

Enough daydreaming. They hastily throw on some jeans and lace up their boots, adding their favorite long cardigan and are out the door before they have a chance to change their mind. They know they need this.

—

Marion has to admit the fresh air is an improvement. Well, as fresh as it can be in Los Diablos. The arrival of Fall at least means the oppressive Summer heat is loosening its iron grip, if only a little.

Daniel is early, as usual. He glides over to them to clear the distance, landing out of politeness. The relife is almost immediate for Marion. Almost as good as the dog park and just as addictive. Daniel’s gentle butterfly thoughts brush against their shields, not intrusive, but bright and happy all the same, the golden cloud burning away the lingering shadows of the nightmare. Marion doesn’t remember what pleasantries they exchange but they can feel a smile tugging at their lips to answer the one he’s beaming at them. One stray thought seems to float to the forefront of the butterfly cloud – Daniel’s wondering if it would be ok to kiss them again. 

Marion needs to act fast, the park is far from private and kissing a Ranger in broad daylight is likely to turn more than a few heads. They need a diversion.

“What's that?” They point to a leather satchel slung over his shoulder.

“Oh, just some sketching supplies.” His thoughts backtrack from the intended kiss and Marion is grateful. And only slightly disappointed.

“What are you drawing?”

“Just landscapes…I can take you to where I was going to go if you want, the view is great.”

He holds out his arms like he’s done a dozen times before, an open invitation to fly. Hugging a Ranger in broad daylight isn’t much better but at least Daniel can get them out of there fast enough that maybe no one will remember them. Marion steps into his embrace and almost immediately they are airborne. The park retreats into the distance and despite the chill air Daniel is warm. Daniel is always warm. Between sparring, flying and every other excuse they’ve had to touch him they know that much is true. Just like the kiss they shared after dinner only a week ago. Marion’s glad he can’t see them blush.

“Can you get that?” Daniel's voice is slightly raised against the wind.

“What?” Marion is startled out of their thoughts.

“The satchel.”

“Oh, yeah.” Marion adjusts the strap that had been slipping off his shoulder.

“Thanks.” His lips brush their hair so softly they can’t tell if it was meant to be a kiss or not. 

The rest of the flight is quiet. 

—

Unsurprisingly the destination is a skyscraper, no fear of heights for a flier and wrapped protectively in his arms Marion can’t bring themselves to fear them either, not now. Touching down lightly on the roof, Marion sucks in a breath, Daniel wasn’t kidding about the view. High above all the other buildings, they can see all the way to the ocean, the sun just starting its descent, turning the water a golden-orange hue. 

“I like to come here, just to draw or when I need to think.” Daniel offers, even though they've landed he's slow to release them, giving their hand a gentle squeeze before letting them go. 

“Think about what?” Marion asks, the warmth of being pressed against Daniel’s body slowly fading. They wish they weren’t so keenly aware of it.

Daniel’s sigh is uncharacteristically dark. He slings the satchel over his shoulder, rummaging for his sketchbook and pencils. He lowers himself into a seated position, legs swung over the edge and he cradles the sketchbook in one arm, drawing loose, distracted lines that vaguely resemble the cityscape. Marion carefully lowers themselves down next to him, waiting for him to continue.

“Lately, it's been mostly about how to stop Heartbreak.”

Marion’s stomach drops and it has nothing to do with the vertiginous height. What would Daniel do if he knew Heartbreak was sitting right next to him? He wouldn’t be sitting here, brushing shoulders and sneaking glances when he think’s Marion doesn’t notice. 

“You’ll catch them.” Marion murmurs softly. Little does he know he already has.

They’re both quiet for a long while, the only sounds are the gentle scratch of pencil across paper and of traffic far below. The sun sinks lower on the horizon, vibrant pinks and the deep purple of oncoming night join the orange blaze across the sea. Neon signs start to flicker on in the city below, adding to the sea of color.

It's beautiful.

But it won’t last. 

Just like this, whatever this is with Daniel won’t last. Sooner or later the truth will come out and this facade of a relationship will come crumbling down. Marion wonders which truth will sabotage them first, the fact that they are Heartbreak or will it be the tattoos etched across their skin, as intense as the fiery reflections on the water.

“Marion?” Daniel places a hand over theirs, startling them out of their spiraling thoughts. This close they can’t help but look at him, the setting sunlight almost making his light hair glow like a halo, but it's the gentle look in his eyes, so earnest and trusting, that makes their heart race. “Can I kiss you again?” His voice is soft, barely above a whisper.

Marion doesn’t bother to reply but presses their lips against his a little harder than they meant to, as Daniel’s mind lights up with surprise. Sketchbook abandoned, he places a protective arm around Marion’s torso as he deepens the kiss, he won’t let them fall, as precariously perched as they are. 

As good as the first time but unique all on its own, would kissing Daniel always feel like this?

The sun slips behind the horizon entirely, taking its rich colors with it. It couldn’t last. But this – this moment, this feeling – a single kiss that’s enough to burn away their fears of the future, can last a little while longer. 

[makarovni]

The Lee Family (and Audrey)

Ever wondered about Anabel's family and childhood best friend?? No?? Well you're about to find out!!

Anabel Lee: The younger daughter (Wildheart Barbarian)

Anabel is the younger, more rebellious daughter in the Lee family. Like the rest, she grew up in Elturel, until the Blood War and the subsequent kicking out of all Tieflings, where the Lee family moved to the Lower City and built a hotel. Anabel then spent her adolescence there, getting into trouble with her sister, Joy, and her best friend, Audrey, as well as another Tiefling girl they don't really remember. Anabel initially trained to be a Cleric, but her temper and impatience led her to find a new path, inspired by her father- a Barbarian. Later, after Audrey went off to do some darker things in life, Anabel and Joy left home to go adventuring. During this adventuring in her 20s, Anabel was taken aboard the Mindflayer ship during a sexual encounter, and infected by the tadpole. Meeting fellow infected friends and forming a party, Anabel set out to find a cure, eventually settling on the option of the exceptionally handsome devil, Raphael, who she fell in love with and signed a contract with. After fulfilling her duties and destroying the Elder Brain, Anabel parted ways with her party, and went on to become Raphael's bride, residing in the Hells with him as "the Devil's Bride," helping him conquer the rest of the realm. They had a grand wedding in Avernus, where her family and, reluctantly, her old friends from the party showed up, although this was only for Anabel's sake, not Raphael's.

Joy Lee: The older daughter (Circle of the Moon Druid)

Sharing a backstory with Anabel up until the tadpole part, Joy was also infected, but she had been kidnapped during a simple walk in nature. She later encountered her sister and her newfound party while wandering the forest, and Joy joined up with them. She became exceptionally close with Karlach, and in the quest to help her fix her infernal engine, Joy met Dammon, an infernal mechanic. Immediately charmed, Joy couldn't wait to meet up with him again, and neither could Karlach. Once they reached the Last Light Inn and encountered Dammon again, he repaired her engine enough to where Karlach was able to be touched. Joy was the first hug that Karlach was able to receive, and she was overjoyed. Joy was also very thankful to Dammon, and shyly asked him if once this was all over, he'd consider going for a walk in the forest with her. He accepted, and after all was said and done, he took her up on her offer, and the two began a relationship. During the journey, Joy also helped Karlach in her quest, and ultimately Karlach and Wyll went to Avernus. This upset Joy greatly, but she could not stop her friends from doing so. Joy was also later one of the bridesmaids at Anabel's wedding to Raphael, where she was able to briefly reunite with Karlach and Wyll since they were in Avernus.

Marion Lee: the mother (civilian) and Ricardo Lee: the father (Beserker Barbarian)

Meeting when they were teenagers in Elturel, Marion and Ricardo have had a strong, loving relationship for their whole time together. They had Joy two years after they married in their 20s, and Anabel a year later. They were both caring and loving parents, although all the love in the world was unable to tame their wild spirits. They did not resent their daughters for it, though. After the Blood War began, Ricardo went to fight in it, and Marion was left alone with her daughters. He did manage to send her letters every week, each time promising he'd be home in one piece. Ricardo was a fierce warrior, unafraid of almost everything, and he inspired Anabel to go the path of Barbarian when she failed at being a Cleric. Ricardo returned when Joy and Anabel were in their late teens, and the Tieflings were removed from Elturel. After moving to the Lower City, Ricardo and Marion built and began to run a hotel, which they still do. Despite Ricardo's past in the Blood War, neither of them were angry with Anabel for marrying Raphael- in fact, they were happy that she found someone who actually tolerates her.

Audrey Keller: The best friend (Assassin Rogue)

Like the Lee family, Audrey and her family were kicked out of Elturel for being Tieflings when Audrey was a teen. Her home life was rather unpleasant, with parents who hated each other and often neglected her, so she resorted to getting into trouble to escape it and to lash out at them. Audrey became friends with Anabel and Joy when they were children, and the three got up to all kinds of things throughout their childhood and adolescence. However, simple teenage goofing off became something much worse when Audrey came home to find her father beating her mother, so she killed him. Audrey's mother, despite being saved, was horrified by this, and sent her away. Audrey then decided she was good for nothing but killing, and left behind Joy and Anabel to become an Assassin for hire. Later on, Audrey encountered Anabel, Joy, and the party, and decided to join them. After Anabel was rejected by Astarion, she told this to Audrey, who then got with Astarion out of spite, and was going to attempt to break his heart. However, the plan backfired, as both were trying to manipulate the other, they discovered their true feelings, and she discovered his past. Audrey went on to help Astarion with his quest and later ascend, in the process becoming a vampire herself. After all was over and done, Audrey went off with Astarion to find a new adventure as their new selves. Audrey was also the maid of honor at Anabel and Raphael's wedding.

[yeehawpim]

meet you on the way out

hi candela ch2 finale gave me emotions and now I'm making it everyone's problem 😂

[johnnyspells]

[Marion]: I hate you, but I love you. [Sean]: But I love you.

[5ftboy]

[assortedmelons]

Celebrity Melons

[marvelousbelladonna]

Character Art

Brennan Lee Mulligan as Sean Finnerty (solider)

Travis Willingham as Nathaniel Trapp (journalist)

Marisha Ray as Beatrix Monroe aka Auntie Bea (criminal)

Zehra Fazal as Dr. Jinnah “Jean” Basra (doctor)

Luis Carazo as Marion Collodi (medium)

[verypersonalscreencaps]

New poster for LEE (2024, dir. Ellen Kuras) starring KATE WINSLET, MARION COTILLARD, NOÉMIE MERLANT, ANDREA RISEBOROUGH

In theaters September 13, 2024.

[retailther4py]

the bride of frankenstein (1935) // the red shoes (1948) // psycho (1960) // twin peaks (1990) // “strangers” by @mothercain

[hauntedfalcon]

[firststrikerr]

(text post)

[shamefulzombie]

i am once more giving you OC silliness :>>

[gluzzo]

Would you do it in front of everyone else? I get shy.

[myrling-art]

"There is nothing wrong with me."

We are only 1 episode into "Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread", and these two boys have together cured my art block.

Seriously, you can't combine WW1 themes, soft traumatized boys, and supernatural horror without considering the consequences.

Me. I'm the consequences.

Also, that hug reminded me so much of one of my favorite war photos, and what can I say, lads. I felt inspired.

Big thanks to Brennan and Luis for feeding us such a feast! 💚

[johnnyspells]

sean vs marion descriptions