#not a lot of tim marius interaction in fics

[actionyak]

since the lennies canonically wore spiky helmets styled after the German ones from WWI that are similar to the one Marius wears, it would be interesting if Tim didn't like him at first because of that

[starry-teacup]

Emily is the best way to describe it omg you're so right

aha ha ha I have created another one >:)

so as there is so little of them in the canon, there's a wide variety in different people's interpretations and fics, so it's really up to you! I have, however, discovered some recurring traits:

-a little bit done with everyone and everything

-does not enjoy the mechanisms' bullshit (though often they grow fond of it)

-braids are a cultural things for them, with hair undone signifying mourning, or letting another braid it signifying great closeness or trust

-typically joined the police force thinking they could incite change or do real good, but came away disillusioned

-in the few mechanized fics I have read them being MAD about it

-generally not ok with their own immortality, be it from the bifrost or a mechanism

-fond of poetry and even writes some of their own (but would rather die than admit it)

-snappish

-very awkward in social situations where snark is not sufficient for interaction but also very kind and sympathetic when they realize people are hurting

-it's common that they're pissed at marius specifically for not warning them and not as much the other prison mechs, usually bc people think marius engaged with them the most, but I hc differently

-almost always HATES Jonny

-violinspector ofc

-deeply moral

-getting along with ivy and spending time in her archives a lot

-either great or horrible relationship with Nastya. no in between. oh yeah and people generally have Nastya be there, whether they try to justify it so it makes sense or not

-if they join the mechanisms, they obviously need an instrument, and most common is they used to play cello and pick it back up again, though I've also seen saxophone, flute, just the sound guy, or even violin, like I said whatever you think works best

-lots of skirts

-winged!lyf is also a common subset of lyfrassir, or them with a tail, or both, all of which I am fond of

-raph running tests on them happens a lot too

-going to/getting advice from gunpowder tim about how joining the mechanisms is hard and honestly sucks at times

-hardcore introvert

-oh and sorta related to what I said earlier just hair being really culturally important so things like head massages and playing with hair being the greatest yggdrasilian show of intense, close, and personal affection, and the mechs being entirely unaware of this and miscommunications ensue

-some sort of loss of morality arc or at least becoming more comfortable with the mechanisms' level of complete psychopathy

-general 'lyf loosens up and learns to enjoy the occasional heist or hide-and-seek-and-bloody-death game' arcs as well

So yeah. take any of these, or all of them, or none, if you don't like them.

When it comes to Lyf getting mechanized, I'm the biggest fan of the mechs find them almost dead (or already dead) and marius and/or the prison mechs are like hmmm no I like this person I know what to do! Also them joining the mechs and then dying in some mechanism-typical shenanigan and the crew being like 'yeah well they're already a crewmate so might as well' and/or 'absolutely not I care about this person they don't get to die'. Any level between comedic or angsty works for me, really.

(I probably like it best when marius is crying and begging for Brian and raph to fix them and the others hesitating but he will NOT let this happen. but uh. that's just me.)

Oh and adjusting to the prosthetic being difficult and getting advice on how to take care of it and the join site from the other mechs is always nice fluff and occasional hurt/comfort.

ANYWAYS this was way longer than I intended but. What can I say. I love them. If you want any fics recs for them being mechanized or just them in general, I have a lot. And if you do ever write a fic about them, please tag me so I can find it! I need more of them lol.

so @yourlocalmechanism has requested I give some examples of lyfrassir edda fan art, thus enabling me and giving me an excuse to go down a very indulgent rabbit hole. Anyways, here are some of my favorites!

by @v-o-i-d-p-u-n-k

by @dropitdoeeyes

by @reegis

by @lunarmicrowaves

by @southern--downpour

by @hershelchocolateart

by @pidgewings

by @twasforresearch

by @fruttaseccx

There's definitely a lot of variation in appearance, but the biggest commonalities are braids and rainbows.

I love all of these so much it's not even funny. I know you said you're not a fan/don't really get the fandom obsession with lyf, but you should still check these blogs out. each and every one of them is awesome.