#modern au zenos

[1driedpersimmon]

Bunch of AUs and doodles

[emotional-support-waterbottle]

playing around with thinking about who everyone in the HHB would be in a modern setting. also I'm sorry but you can't convince me that Zeno wouldn't wear crocs.

supplies: pencil sketch, clip studio

[kimetsu-chan]

omg zentari fic req time???

Zeno is helping the love of his life study for a big test that she’s stressed out about 🥰💕

~Don’t Stress~

A/N: EEEE YES, MY FIRST REQUEST FOR MY POOKIES ZENO AND KITARI SKSHMSNSJS 🙌 this is more Zeno trying to get Kitari nor to overwork herself, I hope that’s okay :(

ZenTari are in an established relationship bc I love them and cannot live without them

TWs ⚠️: idk if stress counts? But Kitari is stressed :3

Today was one of Zeno’s and Kitari’s usual study sessions they’d have with each other when a test was coming up.

They started doing this when Zeno was failing his chemistry class, and it became a usual tradition.

It was just very relaxing compared to how they used to study. They would both keep each other in check and make sure they were getting adequate rest, food, water, etc. They helped each other take sufficient breaks and they made sure neither overworked themself.

Zeno was currently trying to make Kitari take one of those previously mentioned breaks.

She’d been going over the same few subjects for the past hour without a single peep or break. He could practically feel the stress radiating off of her as she prepared for a large test.

Sighing, Zeno stood up from his seat in the library they were at and crossed the table side to stand next to her. He folded his arms and cleared his throat, making sure to get her attention.

She looked up at him sheepishly as she knew what he was about to tell her.

“Kitari- take a break.”

“I will in just a moment I nee-“

“No. You don’t need to finish anything.”

He gently leaned down and took her highlighter out of her hands and placed a bookmark in her book. He gently closed said book before crouching beside her and propping his cheek on his palm.

“C’mon Tari, you’ve been at this for a while now. Let’s go get some ice cream or something”

“Bu-“

She was silenced by a finger on her lips. Zeno shook his head disapprovingly and sighed.

“Tari, I know you’re stressed. And that’s why you need to take a break. You can get right back to it once I know you aren’t overworking that brain of yours.”

Kitari gave him a small pout in an attempt to get him to let her continue. It was unfortunately not working on him. He wouldn’t let her tire herself out.

“C’mon, we can go get our ice cream and eat it at the park. Then and only then will I let you get back to studying.”

“….”

Pulling a trick he knew would get Kitari to fold, Zeno gave his girlfriend the best puppy dog eyes he could. And it worked like it always did.

“Fine…”

“Yay! Thank you Tari.”

Zeno immediately got up and began to help put her books and materials in her backpack. He pressed a quick kiss to her cheek before helping her up.

“It’ll be on me, of course.”

A/N: Larz, you have no idea how ridiculously happy writing this made me. I think I may be more crazy abt them than I am abt GiYuna atp—

[tenebriism]

@draikoeques ;; Cont. from here -

Never has he seen such BRIGHT shades of these colors in his entire life, and he swears that each new item Rothalion brings out is even more blinding than the last. " Like-minded... " He parrots the statement, almost as if he DOUBTS it, to some degree. " I find it hard to believe there won't be some pushback. "

' I'll be there. '

It's the only thing preventing him from backing out of this arrangement entirely. Being the son of a strict politician did not leave the path OPEN for many opportunities to be his true self, his family terribly outspoken in their disapproval of certain... lifestyles. Though not completely ' out ' yet, there had been signs, but mayhap Rothalion would serve as the push of courage he needed to stop sitting back and letting his family dictate how he carried himself.

" ... I'll be recognized. Picked out from the crowd. " More excuses, more attempts to drag this plan right back to the drawing board. " --- and I look ridiculous. Rainbows do not suit me. " But has he moved? No. Not even as Rothalion continues to fill his hair with blossoms of seemingly every color in existence.

[larz-barz]

At fault

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Warning(s)/info: Kidnapping aftermath, self blame, hospital things, Yuna and Zeno are @kimetsu-chan’s ocs

Tagging: @kimetsu-chan

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Milo wakes up nearly a week after she is saved from her treacherous uncle.

He had kidnapped her while she was at school and he’d hurt her greatly.

Milo is immediately met with gentle hugs from all directions from Yuna, Giyuu, Tanjiro, Zeno, and Michio.

All 5 of them have clearly been crying.

“A-are you ok sweetheart..? Do you need anything..?” Yuna asks Milo with tears in her eyes.

Milo is stunned, she doesn’t know what to say..

She didn’t expect to be saved..

Of course she knew her family wouldn’t have just left her, but she didn’t think she’d survive.

Milo just.. starts crying.

Crying is all she can do in this moment.

She clings onto her dear family for dear life, like they’d leave if she didn’t.

Everyone, of course, stays hugging Milo.

She really needs them right now so they’re prepared to give her all the attention and reassurance she needs.

Anything to help her feel safe again..

“I-it’s ok angel… You’re safe now… He can’t hurt you ever again…” Tanjiro whispers in her ear, he doesn’t really know how to tell her that Haruki is dead now.

After Milo gets discharged from the hospital, she becomes clingier than ever.

None of her family or friends mind of course, whatever she needs to help her feel safe.

Tanjiro can’t help but feel like it’s his fault that Milo is struggling to be happy again.

If he had’ve gone with her to the office then none of this would’ve happened.

His angel would still be smiling..

Tanjiro holds Milo close and gently kisses her forehead.

“Is there anything I can do to help you be happy again my angel…?” He asks sadly.

Milo buries her face in Tanjiro’s chest and he pulls her closer.

“I love you Tanji…” Milo says softly, blushing and smiling shyly.

Tanjiro smiles brightly when he sees Milo’s smile and he pulls her in for a gentle kiss on her lips.

“I love you too angel.. It makes me so happy to see your smile again..”

~the end~

Hehe:3

[sforzie]

do you like AU brainworms? because my brain sure as honk does

[rabid-catboy]

listening to i'm so crazy for youuu on loop again :pensive:

[herohikara-wol]

FFXIV Write 2k23 - Day 4

Off the Hook (Modern Day Streamer AU)

“Welcome back Scions!” Hero beamed as he waved at his camera set up, the stream was live and his mod team was ready for the chaos. Hero was usually a cozy game streamer- if he wasn’t doing his baking streams, known for things like Animal Crossing or Stardew Challenge Runs. However, he could be convinced to do other styles of games- and one of his friends had talked him into trying something new. “No we are not taking a trip back to the farm today, we’re doing something special!” He already had the capture set up for the switch anyway.

So a few games of the new Splatoon wouldn’t hurt. “Alright chat, I want you to guess while I set up my switch. Mods, give ten thousand channel points to- let’s say- the first three correct guesses! I’ll help narrow the field though, it’s not an indie title and it’s got online multiplayer.” He actually was just waiting for the game to finish downloading, while keeping an eye on chat to see if his friend would show. Granted, he could just yell down the hall- but chat didn’t need to know they were living together now. It’d lead to rumors and unneeded speculation.

Especially since Zenos was supposed to be dating his lead moderator- Asahi.

Not that Hero wasn’t also dating Asahi, but there was this whole royal wedding fiasco that they had to resolve first and he didn’t want to make it public that they were a triad until it was resolved. Partially by suggestion of Zenos’ fathers. Specifically Regula, the biggest advocate for online safety and anonymity he knew. Partially because the pair of them have managed to keep their relationship out of the spotlight for years- hell, no one could even tell Varis had transitioned after having Zenos. The royal family knew how to keep secrets- even in an online era.

Finally Asahi posted a message in his mod chat.

[GildedSAM: Zenos forgot your Splatoon Debut stream was today.]

[GildedSAM: So I’m moderating his stream right now.]

Oh, that would explain a lot. Okay, Hero could work with that. He’d watch Zenos’ VOD later just to see whatever he did. Hero wasn’t one for games like League or whatever competitive fighting game of the week Zenos was punishing people in, but he liked to watch Zenos play anyway. He never got tilted, even when losing, he just got excited for a challenge. Watching his smile spread when he found someone who made playing interesting was Hero’s favorite part of his streams.

[CensorshipNutkin: thx for the intel]

[CensorshipNutkin: u n fordola got it covered?]

[GildedSAM: Between me, Tsuyu, and Fordola we should have Zenos’ stream under control.]

[CensorshipNutkin: kk]

Hero sighed a bit, that meant his team would just be Thancred and Raha today. That was fine, his streams usually didn’t get crazy so two would be enough. “Alright bets are off, let’s get this started!” He switched to the game screen to show off the Splatoon logo, “I played the WiiU version way back when so I’m not totally clueless, but I wonder how it’s changed for the switch. I think I’ll miss Marina though, I loved her outfit. Maybe I'll cosplay her sometime.” He winked at his chat and grinned as the heart emojis poured in. “Also, fair warning, I was a splat roller guy before so prepare for me to make a lot of mess.”

Honestly the stream was going great for a while- until he wound up in one specific lobby. “Who the flip is this sniper? He’s stupid accurate and-” Hero paused for a moment, long viera ears turning to ear Zenos talking to his own stream. He could barely pick up the words, “effective on rollers- can’t have that,” before he quickly pulled up Zenos’ stream on his other monitor. “Chat I’m going to have to pause after this game.” He was going to beat Zenos within an inch of his life over this. It couldn’t be intentional, he knew they weren’t trying to get into each other’s games.

Shame someone in chat realized why he was angry before he had the chance to elaborate.

[WarriorOLight and GarlicPrince are in the same lobby. GP just sniped WoL from half the map!!!]

Fuck, whelp that cat was already out of the bag.

Suddenly his chat lit up with messages of support. Calls to kick his ass and run him down were rampant.

“Guys I’m not going to chase him down specifically, that’s unsporting of me.” He laughed a little, calming down for the moment. “I am, however, going to turn this whole flippin’ map pink and send him a clip when I win.” Not if.

When.

Time to do what he did best, be a nuisance. Don’t get cooked, stay off the hook indeed.

[rddykilowatt]

Huge thank you to @misschimotosuwa-blog for giving me this prompt to work with, you’re the best!!! <3 <3 <3

[eorzeaisnotcrash]

Day 19: Taken

“Your room is just this way!” the other boy exclaims. “Lucky you, you’ve got one of the best.”

From the fact that he had volunteered to escort Zenos to his lodgings (carrying his luggage, no less) and from the way he prattles about regulations, school festivals, and other things a new arrival would deem useful, he doubtless hopes to ingratiate himself with one he heard being addressed as Galvus. His words go unheeded, as did those of the three who previously made this endeavor.

Zenos’ new domicile is similar enough to the others he has occupied. Even if it were not, he shall remain here as directed. He begins to walk towards the bed on the left, his guide following him-

“Excuse me!” calls the lad who zips past, dumping his belongings upon the coverlet. “Can’t you see this one’s taken?”

[1driedpersimmon]

Obviously not canon, but I’d pay big bucks for a Modern Au Kaiien, Sesame, Zenos co-parenting series. Saff with the most doting dads And Then Zenos’ weekend of “she’s five years old, she can graduate to a greatsword” Fandaniel is Zenos’ terrible flatmate, Ryne and Gaia are Saff’s underclassman best friends in school who do (insert club) together. The Potential™️

Holy shit

[ripdragonbeans]

I'm Bean and I'm back to writing!

Follow @ficsbybean to keep up with all my works! I'll be reblogging all my stuff there since I don't do tag lists. So be sure to follow and turn on notifications!

I mainly write Aemond and Aegon II but I'm open to the possibility of other characters! I also do better with modern aus but I've dabbled a bit with canon era and it's been decent lol

+18 MDNI

REQUESTS ARE OPEN (limit to 1-5 sentences)

Masterlist under the cut

Fics

🥵 = smut // 😢 = hurt/comfort // ☺️ = fluff // 😡 = Angst

Run Away With Me (modern!Aemond) ☺️

Don't Do It (Dad!Aegon and daughter OC) 😢

Take Your Pick (SugarDaddy!Aegon) 🥵

Mine (modern!Aemond) 😢☺️

Painful Reality (modern!Aemond) 😢

A Night Out (modern!Aegon) 🥵☺️

Look At Me (modern!Aegon) 🥵 😡 😢

Shakespeare In Love (modern!Aemond) 😊🥵

Can I Move In? (modern!Aemond, side best friends Aegon) ☺️🥵

All Mine (canon Darkish!Aemond) 🥵

To Whatever End (ACOTAR AU HighLord!Aemond) 🥵😡

I Choose You (modern!Aemond) 😥☺️🥵

Through The Worst (modern!Aemond) ☺️🥵😡

The Boy (Canon Era) 😡

Zeno's Paradox (modern!Aemond) ☺️😢🥵 light😡

Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3

You Win (modern!Aemond) 🥵😡

Part 1 || Part 2 || Epilogue

Bonded To Dragons Masterlist

Not Him, I Swear Masterlist

Do You Believe In Fate Masterlist

Love In The Darkest Of Places Masterlist

Headcanons

Karaoke (Aegon, Aemond, Helaena, Jace)

Mother's Day (Focus on Rhanerya and Alicent separately // Daemon, Aegon, Aemond, Helaena, Jace, Luke)

How They Apologize (Aegon, Aemond, Jace)

FNAF Animatronics (CRACK 😂)

Cats The Musical (CRACK 😂)

Other Fandoms

Dad!Michael Gavey Headcanons (Saltburn)

Drabbles

- Aegon II needs love (canon era)

[kimetsu-chan]

idk if this could be an emergency request or not, you can determine that yourself:)

can i request Zeno x female reader who’s insecure? like, she’s insecure about her smile, her body, acne, and a big insecurity is her personality?

you don’t have to do this if you’re uncomfortable with it:)

~The Way You Are~

A/N: of course I can love. And in want to let you know, that you are absolutely drop dead gorgeous. You should srsly become a model. I hope this can provide you some comfort and I hope you will soon be able to realize how amazing and beautiful you are :) ily ♥️

Zeno and reader are in an established relationship

TWs: Reader is insecure and has some dysphoria

Zeno was working away at his computer in his room. Well, technically it was [Name]’s room, but he was at her house so often it was practically his room too.

He was finishing up some assignments for school when he felt a pair of arms wrap around loosely around his neck. He smiled to himself as he very much enjoyed his girlfriend’s clingy nature. He reached a hand back to ruffle the girl’s hair as a show of his affection. He would have thought she was just being her usual clingy self, but he heard a soft sniffle. And that worried him to no end.

A frown immediately took over his face as his attention was ripped from his assignment to focus on [Name].

“Babe? You okay?”

No answer.

Zeno was going to ask again when he felt her shaking ever so slightly and he heard the sound of soft crying.

Zeno panicked internally as he turned in his chair to face her. He studied her face and his frown deepened as he took in the sight before him.

[Name] had tears brimming her eyes and her bottom lip was quivering. She didn’t know how much longer she could keep the tears from falling, she had already let a few slip.

[Name] was very hesitant to confide in her boyfriend for she didn’t want to bother him. But she knew that Zeno wouldn’t let her go without telling him what was wrong.

Zeno lifted the girl and pulled her into his lap. He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead before moving his hands to cup her cheeks.

“Are you sad?”

There was a small, shy nod from the girl.

“Yeah? Okay… do you wanna talk about it?”

There was a bit of hesitation, but after a few seconds, [Name] nodded slowly. She took a few shaky breaths before starting to speak.

“I-I just feel… really really insecure r-right now…”

Zeno nodded with a hum to show he was listening intently. He stayed quiet so she could finish explaining her feelings before he gave her his input.

“I-I hate the way it feels, but I can’t help it… I want it to st-stop but I don’t know how to make it stop.”

A few stray tears began to slip down her face and Zeno was quick to wipe them away. Seeing that she was seemingly done with her explaining, he asked her a question in the quietest and gentlest voice he could muster.

“Can you tell me what exactly you’re feeling insecure about?”

This elicited another small nod from [Name] and she took a deep breath.

“I feel… like I’m a bit too clingy… like, I feel like I’m too much. And I don’t want to be a bother… A-And I hate the way I look, I feel ugly because of my acne and I h-hate my smile.”

Zeno shook his head before placing a kiss to her forehead.

“No, you’re not too clingy. I really like your clingy-ness. It reminds me that you love me. Please don’t ever stop.”

[Name]’s eyes lit up every so slightly. Zeno knew exactly what to say as she has expressed insecurity about her personality to him before.

“R-Really?! You… you mean it? It’s not annoying?”

Zeno gave her a bittersweet smile as his thumbs ran gently across her cheeks, effectively wiping away her tears.

“Hun, I wouldn’t lie to you. Especially not about this.”

Before she could say anything else, he continued.

“And it’s okay to need some validation every now and then. I’m glad you feel like you can tell me when you feel these things. I will always be more than willing to ramble about how much I love you and how pretty you are.”

Zeno could tell that [Name] was having a hard time right now, and he wanted to help her feel better. He pressed a kiss to her nose, then to her forehead.

“I still love you.”

With hands still cupping her cheeks, her pressed a another soft kiss to a cluster of acne on one cheek, then the other.

“Even with all these “flaws” you think you have.”

He ended his monologue with a kiss to her lips.

When he pulled away he smiled at her. He hoped he was able to get through to her, which he was.

“I love you…”

Zeno’s smile became bright as he peppered her face in tiny kisses.

“I love you too, [Name].”

A/N: “You don’t know that you’re beautiful” started playing as I wrote this. Larz, it’s a sign, m’kay? Larz you are one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Both inside and out.

This is not proofread, so please let me know if there are any mistakes 😓

[tenebriism]

They've been on the run for a while, so long that at the very least Rothalion has lost track of time. He's lost track of the number of men they've slain, how many bodies followed in their wake like a trail. Some days they don't even sleep, the risk too high to warrant it or their paranoia far too prominent to allow it. Ro was tired, he was so sick of running... He'd keep going if he had to, he'd do anything for Zenos (obviously) but... A solution was staring them right in the face, and neither had voiced it.

Rothalion lay in their shared bed in a temporary room they had booked for the night. The motel was in the middle of nowhere, they had yet to encounter any obstacles for the day and Ro himself had not even heard the hint of people nearby since arriving. While cautious, ever listening, he was reassured enough that just maybe they could rest... His head feels heavy as is, eyes difficult to keep open even upon that mattress that felt more like a plank of wood than cushion. He sighs softly, sitting up.

"Zenny..." His sentence is broken by an abrupt yawn, Rothalion rubbing his eyes furiously in an effort to actually stay awake. He slumped his shoulders. "... I feel like we've been going about this wrong. That maybe... maybe we ought do something about the source of the problem. I mean, we're pretty much slicing off heads of a hydra here. Unless we intend to slay the entire population of unfortunates willing to ally themselves for money, we're gonna be running forever..." He shifted, resting himself so that the headboard of the bed kept him sitting upright; he was too tired to do it himself.

"I think... I think its time we kill Varis."

Even Zenos, once TRAPPED in a lifestyle more toxic than it was luxurious, could not lie and claim he didn't MISS the comforts said luxuries afforded to him. The plushness of his own bed, the expansive space of his own room, and the peace of mind that came with going to sleep every night knowing he needn't sacrifice decent rest to preserve his own life more often than not. His father was nothing if not SERIOUS about who he employed to protect his assets, and even if the runaway pair were doing an embarrassingly fine job of disposing of these forces, such did not mean it wasn't beginning to wear down on both mind and body.

He can see it in his face... his skin, his hair. The bags 'neath his eyes, the thinness of once beautiful, perfect hair... and to even consider counting the scars littering his body would take up ample time they simply did not have. Even to run a wash rag down his face felt like it took a touch too much energy, and to blame it entirely on the poor quality of the rag itself would simply be delusional.

" Hm? " He hears Rothalion call him from the tiny bedroom they've rented for the night, and shuts off the running water so what follows is not lost.

Come the conclusion, he's glad he did.

It's not a foolish idea by any means... RECKLESS, but not foolish. Then again, have they not been reckless since first meeting? Since deciding they would become MORE than two coworkers fueled by a mutual love for battle? What difference is the MURDER of one of the biggest, most influential tyrants going to make to their current track record?

" The same thought crossed my mind a few days ago, " he begins, setting the rag down so he can post himself against the doorframe. " You understand many have attempted, yes? He is much unlike the fodder he has sent after us to prolong this game. Such is not to say we cannot do it... merely that we will need more than wits, luck, and our current resources to accomplish it. "

" Still, I should like to see him dead SOONER rather than later, and I have long since grown tired of running. "

@draikoeques ;;

[firelightmuse]

Character Profile 🔥🌸

Yume Aino

Since it is VERY long, it is under a cut. If you do read all of this, thank you so much for taking the time out to do so!!! Enjoy! 🥰

Updated as of Dawntrail Patch 7.0, 11/10/2024

BASICS//

Name: Yume Aino

Name Pronounciation: Yoo-may Eye-know

Name Meaning: Yume = “Dream”, Aino = “Of Love”, both of Japanese origin. In her lore, "Aino" is the name of the now dormant volcanic mountain that Aino Castle is built upon, and the clan itself took its name from the volcano. Theoretically, Yume was named as such because she was to be the "Dream of the Aino Clan".

Nicknames: “Little Bird”, is a nickname from her childhood but is adopted by Zenos as a pet name for her; “My Fire”, “My Light”, and “Mea Amata”, are all other pet names Zenos has for Yume (“mea amata” is Latin for the feminine form of “my beloved”, and is a reference to the Garlean native language).

Unsundered Name: Nemesis (Not Azem)

Titles: Warrior of Light, Warrior of Darkness, Hydaelyn’s Chosen, Scion of the Seventh Dawn, Champion of Eorzea, Eikon Slayer, Savior of Ishgard, Liberator of Doma and Ala Mhigo, Wandering Flame, Ronin of Eorzea, Former Heir of Lord Masanori Aino

Age: 24 in ARR, 31 as of Post-6.0

Nameday: 13th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (May 13th)

Gender: Female

Race: Au Ra

Tribe: Raen

Nationality: Hingan

Languages: Modern Hingan, Most Far Eastern Dialects, Old Auri Tongue, and Eorzean Common Tongue

Profession: Former samurai and heir apparent of the Aino Clan; Currently a ronin, adventurer, and Scion of the Seventh Dawn

Education Level: Home schooled by private tutors in Hingashi, and is particularly knowledgeable in history, cultures, and languages.

BLOODLINES//

Father: Lord Masanori Aino (48 in ARR)

Mother: Lady Michiko Aino (45 in ARR)

Siblings: 2 younger brothers, Daichi and Kentaro (Ages 8 and 6 in ARR); Numerous half-siblings born of her father and his concubines

Extended Family: Large extended family, but her best friend is her first cousin Rei Tokugawa (25 in ARR)

In-Laws: All in-laws deceased

Children: None, and cannot have any biological children due to her injuries from attempted Seppuku

Pet: An amaro named Nightmare who also serves as Yume’s mount; the amaro was named after Yume’s black horse, also named Nightmare, that Yume was forced to leave behind after she was banished by her father.

ROMANCE & SEXUALITY//

Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Romantic Orientation: Demiromantic

Significant Other: Zenos Galvus, in a long-term monogamous relationship as of Post-6.0; Will marry at some time in the future

Past Relationships: Briefly dated G’raha Tia during the events of the investigation of the Crystal Tower; Yume’s ancient self as Nemesis was eternally bonded with Ares, Zenos’ ancient self

RESIDENCE//

Place of Birth: Born in Aino Castle, in Lord Masanori Aino's territory, located not too far outside of Kugane, Hingashi

Current Residence: Small house in Shirogane (Located in game at Rafflesia, Shirogane, Ward 17, Plot 33.)

TALENTS AND SKILLS//

Canon Battle Job: Samurai (Trained since early childhood; canonically referred to as a Ronin; some of Yume’s abilities are unique and distinctive from the in game job) and Black Mage (Self-taught, some abilities are unique and distinct from the canonical in-game job)

Canon Land/Hand Jobs: None

Abilities: Kenjutsu, Martial Arts, Marksmanship, Thaumaturgy, Black Magic, Writing Poetry, Dancing, and Polyglot

Bad At: Singing, All forms of healing magic, Household chores, Public Speaking, Confiding in others when stressed, and Controlling her anger.

APPEARANCE//

Hair: Naturally jet black in color with straight bangs and pulled back into a high ponytail most of the time, and medium-long length.

Eyes: Large, wide set eyes; Royal Blue in color with lighter blue limbal rings surrounding the iris.

Face: Heart-shaped, with ivory colored scales on cheeks and bridge of her long, thin nose.

Lips: Full, plump lips

Complexion: Fair, can mildly tan with extended sun exposure

Blemishes: None

Scars: Though she has many small scars accumulated over the years, the most prominent one is a large, very deep scar from the right side of her abdomen to her belly button that she is quite ashamed of for many years; she only shows the scar when necessary unless she is alone with Zenos.

Tattoos: One large tattoo of a Phoenix spreading its wings that covers her entire back in all red ink.

Height: 5 fulms 2 ilms (Tallest Height for female Au Ra)

Weight: 120 ponze

Build: Petite and athletic but curvy with a large chest.

Features (Au Ra): Horns are slightly curled and sloping backwards away from her face; tail is long and smooth with a few small spikes near the base. Scales adorn her body and face with a small speckling of scales above the bridge of her nose.

Usual Hairstyles: Usually pulled up into a high ponytail with straight bangs for battle, but she tends to also pull up her hair into a side ponytail with braids while not fighting, and recently she has worn her hair down with a white headband.

Usual Face Look: Usually wears reddish-pink eyeshadow, black eyeshadow and eyeliner, and mauve colored lipstick.

Usual Clothing: Black leather, black colored robes, black or dark colored kimonos, black dresses, and some dark red and dark purple accessories. Basically, Yume asks, “Does this come in black?”

Face and Voice Claim: Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing for both face and voice claim.

PERSONALITY//

Introverted / Extroverted / Ambiverted (bold what applies)

Positive Traits: Friendly, polite, respectful, reserved, courageous, brave, kind, compassionate, empathetic, open minded, pragmatic, intuitive, loyal, faithful.

Most Positive Trait: Honorable to a fault. Yume follows the Honor Code of the Samurai and will not fight an unarmed opponent, tries her best to not bring harm to the innocent, and she is extremely loyal to those she has sworn to serve. Will give her life in an heartbeat if she deems it to be an honorable death and a worthy sacrifice for a good cause.

Negative Traits: Temperamental, prideful, aggressive, cynical, jealous, possessive, distant, insecure, reckless.

Most Negative Trait: Besides falling in love with Zenos? Yume has a problem with anger management. When she doesn’t keep her anger in check, she gets violent, and will kill an enemy with no hesitation. She has killed many people this way in her past in Hingashi, including killing those that she felt had dishonored her in some way.

Fears: Living a life without making her own choices, having regrets, and the death of her loved ones, though not afraid of dying herself.

Aspirations: To live a life that she has chosen for herself and not forced upon her by someone else, to help others and use her powers for good, and to see the entire world for herself.

Traumas: For past traumas before ARR, you can read Yume’s history below. Most of the events of ShB and EW were really traumatic for her, especially almost dying after the battle with Zenos at the end of 6.0.

Hobbies: Writing poetry, travelling, learning about other cultures, learning history, reading, and shopping.

Vices: Eating too much junk food, bottling up emotions until she explodes, shutting out others when feeling depressed, feeling insecure about herself outside of being a Warrior of Light.

Faith: Believes in the concept of Karma and that everything happens for a reason, but does not believe in the Kami or any other kind of god, at least ones that aren't primals anyway.

Turn Ons: Loyalty, Confidence, Bravery, Integrity, Intelligence, unique eyes, beautiful smile, muscular physique, and a large chest.

Turn Offs: Cowardice, Dishonesty, Disloyalty, Deceitfulness, Superficiality, Greed

Temperament: Phlegmatic/Choleric

MBTI: INFP-A

Soul Type: The Warrior

Tropes: The Chosen Many, Lady of War, Aloof Dark-haired Girl, Dark and Troubled Past, Samurai, Ronin, Warrior Poet, Honor Before Reason, Seppuku

Songs: “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones (This one is also her OC tag), “Weight of the World” from Nier Automata, “Sayuri’s Theme” from Memoirs of a Geisha, and “Wandering Flame” from FFX

Character Inspirations: Chiyo/Sayuri from Memoirs of a Geisha, Mariko from James Clavell’s Shogun, Auron from FFX, Tifa Lockhart from FFVII, Rei Hino/Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon, Trinity from The Matrix, Daenerys Targaryen from A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin

FAVORITES//

Book: Chūshingura, translated as The Treasury of Loyal Retainers, commonly known as The 47 Ronin.

Deity: Nald’thal the Traders

Holidays: Heavensturn and Moonfire Faire

Month: 3rd Astral Moon (May)

Weather: A warm, sunny day with a light breeze and fair to clear skies.

Time of Day: Dawn

Places: Kugane, Eastern Thanalan, Costa del Sol, The Royal Menagerie in the palace in Ala Mhigo, Rak’tika Greatwood, Thavnair, and Ultima Thule

Sounds: The wind, chimes, Taiko drumming, birds chirping, and crackling wood of a campfire

Scents: Cherry blossoms, tea brewing, incense, and candles burning

Tastes: Anything spicy, strawberries and cream, sushi, curry, ramen, matcha green tea, coffee, chocolate.

Feels: Leather, flower petals, Hingan silk, and a warm fireplace or campfire.

Number: 2

Colors: Jet Black, Dalamud Red, Wine Red, and Gloom Purple

SYMBOLISM//

Elements: Fire and Light

Gemstones: Amber and Sunstone

Animal: Birds of all kind

Mythological Creature: Phoenixes

Flowers: Cherry blossoms and sunflowers

Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Land, Sea, or Sky: Sky

Astronomical Object: The Sun

HISTORY//

History (Pre-ARR): ((Content/Trigger Warnings Ahead!! Ritualistic Suicide/Seppuku, Attempted Suicide, Mental and Emotional Abuse, Slight Depictions of Self-Harm, and Discussion of Potential Incestual Marriage; Feel free to skip over this section to avoid!))

Yume was born the eldest daughter of a Daimyo (a feudal lord who ruled over a territory in Hingashi), Lord Masanori Aino, and she was his heir apparent. Yume was raised from birth to become the ideal samurai, who would be able to beat any opponent in battle, and to one day succeed her father as daimyo. She excelled in all her studies and was driven to be the best on the battlefield, yet she always felt like something was missing from her life.

As she got older, she travelled often to Kugane, the famed port city where merchants from all walks of life congregated. Yume was exposed to people with vastly different cultures and traditions from the ones she knew. She was fascinated with the travelers from distant lands that she had never seen before, especially the Eorzeans. Yet she would always do her duty and aspired to live up to her father’s expectations.

When she came of age, Lord Aino began the search for his beloved daughter’s suitor, and he had narrowed down his criteria to a very short but nigh impossible list: 1) Must be a son of a prominent noble family, 2) Must be able to sire children, and 3) He must be Yume’s equal in battle, as determined by a 1v1 duel with Yume herself. The first two criteria were the easy part. Many clans were interested in marrying their son to the daughter of Lord Aino, but Lord Aino looked for perfection, and no man around her age was good enough for his daughter. This is because every would be suitor who dueled Yume for a chance to win her hand in marriage was defeated. There were none that proved worthy of her.

Yume pleaded with her father to allow her to decide for herself who she wants to marry in her own time, but her father forbade her from ever speaking of it again, for she would shame him and bring dishonor to the family name. Soon after Yume’s 18th nameday, her father announced her betrothal to Lord Nobu Aino, her own uncle. Nobu had lost his wife due to illness, and he never fathered children with her. To ensure that Nobu will have children of his own, he wished to wed a young woman with many years ahead of her so that she can give him many children. Yume was appalled; it was commonplace centuries ago for uncles and nieces to marry in Hingashi, but it is a dying tradition that only a few remaining noble families participate in, as most of Hingashi frowns upon it in modern times.

Yume soon felt trapped in the station in life that she was born into. Her family never sought her approval of her uncle as her suitor, nor was there any room for her to decline the betrothal. Though she wished for nothing more than to become a samurai, she did not want to be forced into a marriage with her own uncle, nor to be bound to a fate that she never decided for herself. This led to the biggest decision she ever made: she confronted her father and outright refused to marry Nobu no matter what.

Her father answered her by saying that she has dishonored him and the family, but Yume responded that he has shamed her and she cannot live like this anymore. Lord Aino ended the confrontation by telling her that if she cannot live with the shame, then she must commit Seppuku, or ritualistic suicide.

The next day, the ceremony has commenced, and Yume is fully prepared to take her own life. But just as she began to slit her belly open, her father stops her and tells her that she does not have to die but must live in shame. Lord Aino’s change of heart allows Yume to survive the attempted seppuku, but the damage to her organs was so extensive that her reproductive organs had to be removed, so Yume can never have biological children. Soon after she recovers from her wounds, the family disowns her, she is stripped of all her power and titles, and she must leave her father’s lands, never to return. Yume agrees to this, and she never sees her family again.

After she has fully recovered and left her father’s lands behind, Yume is now known as a disgraced ronin, a samurai without a master. To survive, she makes a name for herself as a mercenary and assassin in Kugane for five years, and was known as the “Wandering Flame”, which derives from her clan living on a dormant volcano, the “flame” part, and “wandering” for her being a ronin.

One fateful day, after hearing the voice of Hydaelyn calling to her day after day to go to Eorzea, Yume decides that since there really is nothing left for her in Hingashi, she leaves her homeland behind for Eorzea, a land that she has always dreamed of seeing, and soon becomes a Scion of the Seventh Dawn and is known as a “Warrior of Light”.

OTHER//

Smokes: Never

Drugs: Never

Drinks: Only drinks wine and certain kinds of cocktails, and she is overall very responsible with her alcohol consumption. She will never drink on the eve of battle, nor ever indulge at times when she needs her mind to be clear and focused.

Mount Issuance: Yume was never given a chocobo, as she flat out refuses one. She does not like the chocobos because of their smell, and still usually calls them “horse birds” out of habit from growing up in Hingashi. She rode a motorcycle built by Cid for a few years (from ARR until ShB) until she is gifted an amaro named Nightmare by the Crystal Exarch.

Been Arrested: Was technically going to be arrested for Regicide during the events of the Bloody Banquet, but Yume escapes Ul’dah along with her fellow Warriors of Light.

UNSUNDERED AND SHARDS//

Unsundered: ??? (Not Azem)

Source: Yume Aino, Warrior of Light, 8 times rejoined

First: Renda-Rae, rejoined during ShB 5.0

Second: ???, rejoined in 3rd Calamity (Fire)

Third: ???, rejoined in 4th Calamity (Earth)

Fourth: ???, status unknown

Fifth: ???, rejoined in 1st Calamity (Wind)

Sixth: ???, rejoined in 5th Calamity (Ice)

Seventh: Tifa Lockhart, rejoined in 7th Calamity (Bahamut)

Eighth: ???, status unknown

Ninth: ???, status unknown

Tenth: Auron, rejoined in 6th Calamity (Water)

Eleventh: ???, status unknown

Twelfth: ???, rejoined in 2nd Calamity (Lightning)

Thirteenth: Rubicante, deceased as of patch 6.3

CURRENT STATUS//

As of patch 7.0, Yume will begin by wandering Tural with Zenos as they hunt down Tural Vidraal, with Yume’s newly self-trained skills as a Black Mage. Yume and Zenos did not assist in the Rite of Succession for any candidate. However, they helped in the defense of Tuliyollal both times that the city is attacked, and they fought in the final battle alongside Hali and the other WoLs. Following the final battle, Yume and Zenos remain in Tural for a while before they head back to their home in Shirogane.

NOTE: Yume's story follows all of the major events of the MSQ as she is a Warrior of Light. The only major canon diversion is that in her canonverse, there are multiple Warriors of Light (notably my main OC Hali Aloke @starrysnowdrop and my friends’ OCs) and Yume’s ancient self is NOT Azem. Yume won’t always be the main focus of certain MSQ events either, as my main WoL is Hali. Feel free to ask me for any specifics in this regard.

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Modern Kayazeno met in a hospital as kids and kept meeting there as they got older due to Zeno being ridiculously accident prone and Kaya having terribly weak lungs.

I love my little AU it's pretty silly. :) I don't let either character die in this one bc they deserve to be happy. Kaya gets treatment and Zeno just. survives ig lmao.

Yoon thinks it's incredibly stupid that this is how they've gotten to know each other, by the way.