#oc: meera achari

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Introducing Shark Tooth, a future rock star in the making. Is known to be rather quiet and stoic , with that blank stare that can make others uneasy. Unfortunately it seems she is still in love with her ex and well, be getting too close and comfortable around her own idol.

Meera Achari (she/her) // now currently residing in Infamous IF !!!

[other mcs: Shanaya / Rahul / Bianca ]

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omg omg omg!!!! I loved reading this so much, smiling so hard right now!!! and aww Mason, wanting Karthik is believe he didn't mean to scare her and actually agreeing to speak with her cause it means a lot to Karthik, gosh!!!! and Meera and Mason having similarities with sensitivities.

also this broke my heart 🥺🥺😭

"This was his kid. Nothing meant more to this man than his Meera. It had been her name he’d whispered in Mason’s arms after Murphy’s attack, his blood staining the dirty floor of the warehouse they’d found in him, his strength failing, his dark eyes wide and desperate and focused on Mason. Tell her I love her. That I will always love her. And - keep her safe."

This was so sweet, thank you !!!!!! 💕😍🥰!!!!!

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for @sunshineandviolets from your @wayhavenficexchange giftee!

Set in book 3, spinning off of the wonderful backstory of Karthik having a young daughter named Meera - and who am I to resist writing about UB and children??

the wayhaven chronicles: detective karthik achari/mason

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“Do you like kids?”

Mason’s lip curls at the question before he hesitates, flicking his eyes over to catch the dark depths of Karthik’s gaze. He’s leaning against the opposite counter in the warehouse kitchen, his eyes on him steady, unwavering, and seemingly without judgement.

He shrugs, as if to say it was just a question. And it is just a question.

But it isn’t just anyone asking.

Mason’s fingers twitch at his side in an aborted movement, reaching for a pack of cigarettes that have long since been emptied.

How long has it been since he’d wanted a smoke?

With the purification of his crystal, it’s been easier to go without it, easier to just enjoy the beneficial effects of the detective’s company, Karthik’s impossible ability to ease the burden of his heightened senses, tame the neverending roar of their everyday into a dull murmur.

Something to do with the blood, Mason thinks, his eyes flicking away and down, down the golden slope of the other man’s neck, until he can see the flutter of his pulse. The curl of his dark hair threatens to obscure it, but Mason doesn’t need his enhanced senses to hear Karthik’s heartbeat, to track his movements from across the room.

From across the goddamn compound some days, and it’d piss him off more, if it wasn’t such a relief.

He blinks at the thought, before his lip curls again. Fuck, he needs a smoke.

“Kids don’t like me,” is what he says in response, as the other man was still waiting. Watching him, the chocolate of his iris deep enough to swallow the edges of his pupil, patient and so fucking unreadable. He lets out a scoff. “Meera didn’t, anyway.”

That seems to break Karthik out of whatever funk he was in, his brow furrowing, a frown twisting his lips. “What makes you say that?”

Mason glances back up to catch his gaze again, giving him a flat look. “I have a pretty good read on people. She wouldn’t make eye contact, wouldn’t cross the room, and flinched whenever I made a move. Doesn’t take a genius to figure that one out.”

Karthik’s frown deepens, before he glances away, breaking eye contact. He shifts on his feet, and his demeanour changes, his scent changes. Anxiety, worry. For his kid?

Shit.

“I didn’t mean to scare her,” He says, and means it. He doesn’t know why he needs Karthik to know that, to believe it, but he does. Mason really hadn’t tried anything with the kid. He’d just walked into the room, and that had been it. Kids really didn’t like him. “I’ll keep my distance in future, I promise.”

“No, it’s- it’s not that.” Karthik takes a breath, slow and steadying, shifting against the counter top. He’s got the sleeves of his shirt rolled up to his elbows, revealing the broad line of his forearms and the dark lines of hair that cross it, the muscles flexing under his grip. “She’s not - scared of you. She’s just - not good at things like that. Meeting new people.”

Mason releases a soft snort. “You don’t have to sugarcoat it for me, handsome”

Karthik’s dark eyes rise to meet his. “I’m not. She’s - a lot like you, actually. The whole world, it’s - it’s hard on her. Everything is just, too much, all at once.” He pauses again, thinking for a long moment. “It could help her, actually, talking to you.”

Help her? Talking to him? He wants to scoff again, but Karthik’s eyes on his are wide and honest, his belief in the statement clear in his gaze. Mason bites his lip, before blurting in disbelief, “You mean that.”

“I do.” The unease in Karthik’s posture has faded, a smile tugging at his lips. “And I think if you two tried again, you’d get along really well.”

Mason thinks on that for a long moment. Karthik wouldn’t have offered it if he wasn’t serious. There wasn’t a dishonest bone in his body, the man wearing his heart on his sleeve, as much as it frustrated Mason sometimes to see it.

There wasn’t a subtle bone there either, Karthik’s eyes on him bright and hopeful, almost expectant, and shit.

“This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?”

Karthik’s smile widens until his eyes crease with it, and he nods, the movement sending the dark strands of his hair dancing across his forehead. “It does.”

And of course it would. This was his kid. Nothing meant more to this man than his Meera. It had been her name he’d whispered in Mason’s arms after Murphy’s attack, his blood staining the dirty floor of the warehouse they’d found in him, his strength failing, his dark eyes wide and desperate and focused on Mason. Tell her I love her. That I will always love her. And - keep her safe.

Christ, Mason was going to do this, wasn’t he?

Mason lets out a low groan, and Karthik - healthy and whole and beautiful - knows he’s won, his grin widening until his dimples are visible, crinkling his cheeks, and god dammit.

“Alright, fine. We’ll try it.” Karthik lets out a sound that could almost be a whoop, and Mason tilts his head back, letting out a louder, more exasperated groan. “No promises that this will work, though. Don’t get your hopes up.”

Karthik laughs, shifting forward to close the distance between them, finally, his palm wide and warm and so right as he cups the side of Mason’s neck, before leaning in to kiss him.

The kiss is chaste, sweet. Karthik’s lips are soft and warm, and all Mason feels is the heat of it, the intimacy of having him so close, his breath a soft rush against his face as Karthik draws back and runs the worn pad of his thumb along the curve of his cheek.

“Thank you, sunshine.”

Mason scoffs at the nickname, or at least he tries to, but he’s smiling, he can feel the tug of it at the corners of his mouth, despite himself. “You’ll have to make it up to me, handsome.”

Karthik matches his smile. “Oh, I can think of a few ways…”

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" Are you someone out there who's a little bit like me? Who knows deep down I'm not where I'm meant to be?"

Meera Achari (she/her) , baby girl is growing up 😭

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okay so for the random facts meme [if youre still doing it]. i know i owe you a response, i havent forgotten BUT!

andy has handkerchiefs. you know how people used to give those to people to blow their noses or dab their eyes? he often has one on him.

hey grape 💜!! (ngl i did kinda forget i rb this ask game hah)

but aww Andy! always prepared for any emergancy cry or snotty nose. Does he wear one of those suit blazers to keep one of the hanky in the top pocket?

thanks for the fact, now here's one for return:

Meera: She always has a fascination with marine creatures and the unknown down below. loves to go the aquarium and has a small messy notebook when she writes her findings (even if her handwriting/spelling ain't the best).

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! (still open)

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was tagged by @veeples to make some ocs with these two picrews! thank you 💕!! first one // second one

Reiko Nakajima - original/attollo/exile

Meera Achari - twc verse

Divya Mistry - twc/chopshop/ potentially infamous??

Bliss Hussian - original

Tagging (no pressure x) : @grapecaseschoices, @wayhavenots, @narrativefoiltrope & who else wishes to do this <3

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Meera taking her new (and only) friend to one of her favourite places in town. However is yet to realise, this isn't the first time she met them.

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Third one completed woo! fun fact: the locket he wears has a photo of baby Meera on one side and and old photo of Rebecca and Rook on the other.

full versions of the images below:

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another day, another oc lineup using a cute new picrew <33

Crystal // Arielle // Shanaya

Shivani // Aleisha // Reiko

Rahul // Meera // Raini

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was tagged by @wayhavenots & @grapecaseschoices to make some ocs as mermaids using this cute dollmaker, thank you <33!!!

Meera, my siren bby girl with those razor sharp teeth and Crystal, as a very sparkly and sunny mermaid

tagging: @nerdferatum, @queerdetectiveblue, @maburito and who else wishes to make some!! xx

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Meera Achari (she/her)

She is a rather shy and quiet six year old, tends to spend most of her time (if not with her dad) in her own little world. Not very sociable with the other kids and feels nervous around new strangers. She is quite sensitive with loud noises and feelings. Enjoys learning about biology and animals, esp underwater creatures. Struggles with spelling and maths in school. Most comfortable when she's with her books. Her dad is her very best friend, even if she feels a little sad she can't be as outgoing as he always is.

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hehe made some mcs (plus the kiddo)

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omg I love that Karthik has a kid!!! I have so many questions (feel free to disregard, it's so possible you answered somewhere but i didn't see rip). How old was Karthik when he had Meera/how old is she during the TWC timeline? Is Meera's other parent in the picture (and how is that relationship with Meera and with Karthik)? Does Meera know about the supernatural or is Karthik trying to protect her from it?

Hiiiii ! Thanks for the ask!! it was fun to think about!!! to answer your questions:

He was around 19/20 when he had her, so rather young parent indeed. Starting from book 1, Meera is 6 years old and just starting first school (year one).

The other parent, oof - Her name is Nikhita. She was his first love, from the outside it was seen as a fast paced romance. Met during his gap year when he travelled abroad. They got along swimmingly and super close, super fast. A whirlwind romance. When Karthik mentions he is going back to study at university, Nikhita wished to join to follow him. Nikhita had her secrets, her reasons - even to this day, Karthik never truly understood why she dropped everything for him. Only wanted to believe she cared, that she loved him. After they found out about the pregnancy, instead of worry or anxious thoughts - Karthik did the impulsive thing and proposed to her on the spot. wishing to always be there for her no matter what, and they can get through this as a team - as it always had been. She accepts. It was a simple wedding, nothing fancy - with their friends and his grandparents. Rebecca was invited but did not show.

Everything seemed to go well, that's what Karthik believed. But once Meera was born and Nikhita returned home from the hospital, things changed. Shared one night of rest and relaxation , but in the night she left. Bag already packed and walking out the door. Tho Karthik is a light sleeper and would catch her before she leaves. Karthik would be confused and tried to reason with her, to understand - but she remains silent. A final kiss then shes gone. And that's the last he saw of her. Before the events of book 1, he still believed she could come back on day - and still holding out hope. Even if she left, he doesn't ever think bad of her. Meera would ask about her mother and why she isn't here and why she doesn't come to pick her up like other kids mothers do. He tries to be honest as he can, but still keeping Nikhita is a positive light. Doesn't want Meera to ever think bad of her mother.

Meera does know about the supernatural, Karthik knows first hand that secrets can cause strain on family and doesn't wish for Meera to experience that same loneliness as he once did with his mother. Hence why he tries to include her more often than not and spending more time with her. Not letting work get in the way. Also she was present during the thrall bar fight scene (assuming its one of those family friendly pubs) so had to witness all that and esp seeing her dad get knocked unconscious by a strange person.

Another reason why Meera indeed knows about the supernatural world , is so the agency can keep an eye on her. for uh... spoiler reasons.

Even after she knows, Karthik is immensely protective over her and her safety with the world. Esp after the events of book 3 and knows that enemies would use those he cares about to get after him. He cannot let that happen to Meera. He would do anything to make sure his child his safe.

also in terms of what she looks like, made this edit a whileee back - but here:

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An Update to my TWC OCs:

under read more since this will be a little long, lmao

Divya Mistry

Identifies as genderfluid now, uses she/he/they.  Still with a terrible relationship with Rebecca. Has been getting in trouble with the law for quite a few times. A few months before the start of book 1, Divya was made to do community service work in town – because they protested heavily against Rebecca and the captain’s offer for being an officer instead of jail time. After his community work was finished, had been looking for a job in town since. Mostly recently (just at the start of book 1) received a job offer from Haley, since both were close during school, to work as an assistant at her bakery. Mostly just on tills and making drinks.

Only got involved with the whole murder investigation because knew something weird was going on in town and if anyone asks why they care to find the murderer, would exclaim that its cause they are one of the idiots that live in this town. And that there are some good people living here, they don’t deserve to live in fear.

Shivani Gupta

Usually spent her childhood alone, with no one but herself to really talk to. Enjoys spending most of her days in the gardens. However, there was tension between Rebecca and her aunt & uncle, since they were adamant for wanting Shivani to stay with them – worried that Rebecca was struggling on her own and wanted to help. With Rebecca’s pride / stubbornness and young Shivani thinking high of her mother, wanting to believe her mother cares for her – doesn’t move in with the aunt & uncle. But they still both did visit on occasion , and Shivani started to grow more closer to them than Rebecca herself.

In final years of college (going into masters), was in a very close relationship with Bobby. had a previous relationship prior that Shivani was rather distraught over ending. then Bobby and Her had been together for a few years and Shivani felt it could’ve progressed further for a proposal soon. But sadly... that day never came, esp after finding out about being used for her articles and realisation that Shivani kept trying to change herself to please someone who doesn’t care much for returning the compliments. Gives her all and more, but never gets the same.

At the start of book 1, currently works in a high school as a chemistry / biology teacher. But also likes to volunteer in the lab with Verda to help in anyway she can. Just wishes to be useful.

Karthik Achari

He studied Journalism in university, met Nikhita during his gap year and they both stayed together for the first year of university. Unexpected pregnancy, got married, Meera was born, Nikhita left. Got a part time job at an antique shop to help with university payments and now with a child. Thankfully had a good set of friends (still tries to keep in contact even with long distance) during university to help him as he was studying and caring for Meera. Also has his grandparents (Rebeccas side) to help. Does graduate with decent grades.

At the start of book 1, got promoted at the Wayhaven Press as an investigative field journalist. So is starting to spend more time out of the office and around the town, which is great since he loves talking with/being around people. Works with Bobby, others may consider it awkward since she is his ex. He doesn’t hold any grudges and is on pure friendly terms with her.

Jasmine Amari

Similar with canon, Jasmine lost her father at a young age and Rebecca is mostly absent in her life – choosing to focus more on her work than daughter. However main difference is that Rook was a known witch. Rebecca was aware ofc. But after he died, Rebecca didn’t want Jasmine to know about the supernatural and never mentioning that her father was a witch. However, when it was her birthday, but Rebecca wasn’t present and no friends remembered she was on her own, she spent that day looking around in her every nook and cranny of the house out of curiosity. In her father’s room, that she usually avoids going into, found an old box with a worn leather-bound book with rune patterns etched on the cover – feeling a small spark when she traced her fingers along it. It was in fact a spell book, and what’s interesting when she opened it – there was a note addressed to her from her father. Very much like ‘passing the torch’ kinda thing.

Jasmine does have magic, but it wasn’t until she found that book and learning more about her father and herself when her magic started to arise.

Tried to bring it up to her mother, in those rare moments Rebecca was around, but Rebecca deflects about anything to do with her father and supernatural claims. So, Jasmine stayed quiet, like she always does. Practiced her magic in secret, with the spells and cooking – the only ways she feel like she is close to him.

Studied history at university, met Bobby but she broke her trust and relationship ended poorly.

At the start of book 1, works as a  museum curator since has an interest in history and cultures. But also creates remedies and potions at her home for supernatural’s that live in town or are coming through.

Akira Nakajima

Is not the mc anymore. No Rebecca or Rook, Akira’s parents are seen as rather upper class, and the parents consider themselves rather important. Their mother is a politician that used to be the mayor of Wayhaven till she got out voted in the most recent election by Mayor Friedman. Co owns a fashion industry business with her husband, selling fancy brands and out buying small businesses. Their father also works as a headmaster at the high school.

Akira has two younger twin sisters, Reiko, and Mai – both who were 6 years younger. Their parents weren’t the greatest and tend to be rather controlling and cruel. Wanted perfection even from their own kids and terrible to those around them to gain respect. Heavily influenced Reiko’s personality, since all she wants is to impress them even if that means being exactly like them. When they were in university, they graduated with less than perfect grades and it was the spark of an argument with their parents. Which was the cause for them to finally leave and not look back. Which sadly meant leaving Reiko & Mai…

Throughout the years, Akira kept further and further way – trying to find their own path.

in school, Reiko got worse. As in peak mean girls era for her. Mai was seen more as a ghost in her own family, hearing secrets and fights but never saying a word. Until prom night, Reiko and Mai had an argument outside when Mai finally stood her ground and snapped. Then an incident occurred, and that was the last she saw of Mai.

This broke Reiko, and since a body was never found - the parents brushed it aside to just Mai running away like her sibling. No funerals, the parents never cared enough for her to do one.

but when Akira found out, got into another argument with them on the phone before hanging up. Is the only one that organised a funeral for Mai, even if they questioned whether or not shes even dead.

Hence how they became a private investigator, and their sisters case being the one case that they cant seem to solve (not that theyd ever admit).

At the start of book 1 , Akira got hired to find what happened to a client' friend "Janet ". Finding out she ended up in their hometown of Wayhaven was not ideal - but they will push down whatever feelings to focus on the case.

Whilst not working on PI cases, has a small garage where they keep busy fixing up cars and tinkering with robotics. Likes to keep busy, considers "sleep is for the weak'.

Nicola Bituin

She is no longer an mc nor will she be in the twc verse. Just wasn't vibing with her in this anymore.

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the little bumblebee has buzzed right into the hearts of a group of vampires...

Best part of having a detective with a kid? Getting to imagine UB with said kid <3

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Dad & daughter dancing together ehehe <3

Nat being all cute and letting Meera take her photo, very much wins the best auntie award

looks like it's agent grumpy grumps turn to babysit - despite the expression, I guarantee they get along heh

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Just a detective and his bundle of joy <3

She's a little shy, especially when it comes to meeting new people.

[Pose pack found here]

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The little meerkat's style looks <3