#oc: mirage carmichael

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oc new years challenge 2023~2024 ⇝ day two

I Polish Up Real Nice ft. Mirage Carmichael/Five Hargreeves

"You know that I'm not the type you should waste your time on."/"Too bad, you're the only one I want."

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this is a remake of a gifspam about a year old, it's under the cut along with some notes about Mirage's evolution!!

Mirage Mirage Mirage... when I first created her, I simply wanted a self-insert oc to ship with Five bc I am In Love with the grumpy old man. As I delved deeper into her relationship with Five though, I realized that I had to give Mirage her own problems and challenges, she couldn't just be Five's lover because in my interpretation of his character, Five isn't the kind of person to just fall in love with a pretty sassy girl, he has to be able to connect with the person, and he has to have a love interest that's competent in their own way, being able to stand up on their own two feet without Five coddling their every move. The first-ever ideas for Mirage were basically just "Kaz Brekker but make her do government-ish stuff, assassin, targeted by the Handler and nearly gets killed by her, aversion to touch" Absolutely no notes on her relationship with the other two kids that were adopted by AJ -- Emmy and Telepath -- and an entire google doc dedicated to her and Five oneshots

yeah, I was whipped af lol

but after some time, in which I poked around in other fandoms and got "better" at creating backstories and motivation, I circled back to Mirage. I started thinking about what could've turned someone who was groomed to be AJ's successor, someone who was only taught the basics of fighting before the Handler came, into an assassin who bided her time until she could finally regain control of the Commission? I realized something that was very much inspired by a certain Marvel show that someone might have heard me complaining that I neglected the plot bunny I made for it (I swear I'll do it next year) was literally perfect for Mirage, it's a play on her name and power, and it fills in all the plot holes I ignored in the first few drafts of her story. So yeah, that's basically the story of Mirage's evolution, along with her faceclaim change due to me admitting that pairing someone in their late twenties with a teenager is just... weird and uncomfortable to me lol; Mirage is one of the first ocs I ever introduced on here, and she's also one of my most constant brainworms, like literally I can talk about her any time and place because there's so much to share about her asldaksda

the enabler's call: @arrthurpendragon, @bibaybe, @daughter-of-melpomene, @auxiliarydetective, @starcrossedjedis, @fakedatings, @carmens-garden, @nightmaresart -- want to be added? shoot me an ask!!

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Happy Halloween @oneirataxia-girl [P2]

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EASTER BASKET EXCHANGE

Mirage Carmichael & Five Hargreeves for @oneirataxia-girl

I hope you like it!

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satomi kurosawa (spiderverse oc), mirage carmichael (tua oc), and yet unnamed moon knight oc turning around in my brain rn!!

Which of your OCs are you thinking about today?

Feel free to reblog telling me about the OC you're thinking about!

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oc halloween challenge 2023 ⇝ day fifteen

Home Is Where The Haunt Is ft. Mirage Veracity Carmichael

Telepath was gone, ran the second the news of AJ's death rang through their house's telephone. Emmy had left, the one that managed to slip through the Handler's disgusting claws. Veracity was left with an empty house and empty illusions, locked in a cage with too many memories and too little substance for her to survive on... though, the voice in her had stopped yelling for a while now, so at least she had one less thing to go mad about. The only thing keeping her sane was puzzling about where these scrapes and cuts came from... she was locked in and closed off from the outside world, so how would she have gotten hurt? Without even realizing it, no less -- did she have a sleepwalking problem and no one ever thought to tell her? Or was the Commission out to get her even in her sleep?

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oc halloween challenge 2023 ⇝ day four

Twisted ft. Mirage Carmichael and [REDACTED]

Mirage Carmichael was not always cruel. Then again, Mirage Carmichael did not exist in a kind world.

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the enabler's call: @arrthurpendragon @hiya-itsamber @carmens-garden @nightmaresart @slytherindisaster @daughter-of-melpomene-- want to be added? shoot me an ask!!

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oc halloween challenge 2023 ⇝ day seventeen

Death is a Mystery and Burial is a Secret ft. Veracity Mirage Carmichael

The Handler actually did it. Mirage couldn't feel Veracity's presence in their body anymore. Where there were Veracity's stupid little paintings and sketches was only empty headspace, it was as if her sister was never there. Like if she was written off the pages of existence. Like Mirage was the only person inhabiting this body. She should be glad -- relieved even, that there wasn't a nagging goody-goody voice telling her off, that she didn't have to wrestle for control when her sister's guard was down. But the thing is: she was going to die soon, too. Locked in a tomb six feet under with a gunshot to the heart and a stab wound through the stomach, Mirage knew it was only a matter of time before she joined Veracity. But she couldn't die, not yet. She needed to string the goddamn Handler on a rope. Mirage couldn't die, not yet...

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the enabler's call: @arrthurpendragon @hiya-itsamber @carmens-garden @nightmaresart @daughter-of-melpomene@slytherindisaster @bibaybe -- want to be added? shoot me an ask!!

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oc halloween challenge 2023 ⇝ day five

Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches... Oh My! ft. Mirage Carmichael and [REDACTED]

There's someone in the mirror. There's someone living in her head. She honestly shouldn't listen to the pleas. But a mirage would at least make it hurt less...

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ANOTHER VERSION OF US: FIRAGE, STEDON & SOLITBURY

Killer's Epiphany = in which five hargreeves is the lone surviving hargreeves after the handler's brief reign of tyranny, saved by a girl -- woman -- who just might know what it feels to be alone, too

Niceties = in which jin "eyre" raon has to collaborate with ex-disney kid steve harrington and rising rockstar eddie munson for a project -- the catch? they're playing the characters in a love triangle

Fantasia = in which solita solomons notices the dowager lady basilwether behaving oddly when tewksbury is declared missing, leading her on a maze of puzzles, music, and -- romance?

part of the 2023 oc valentines challenge: day 3

the enabler's call: @arrthurpendragon @misshiraeth98 @darth-caillic @nightmaresart @carmens-garden - want to be added? shoot me an ask!

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🥀 + all of your tua kids

I need to know

is this late as fuck? yes and i am so so sorry for that 😭 also pssst @carmens-garden hiii!!

⇝ seeing as all three of them die at some point in canon but not a single one of them got a grave for someone to sit at, I will be using an au where the commission is also alive for this question:

Mirage would stay the longest at Emmy's grave, but on record it would be Emmy's friend group, The Emmies (yes every single person in the group can have their name nickname into Emmy, no I have not figured out the name of all of the friends) since Mirage would stay invisible every time she stops in front of their grave. she also leaves the newest models of motorbikes in front of Emmy's grave whenever a new one comes out, since the only thing Mirage is sure Emmy loves are motorbikes. Telepath only stopped in front of Emmy's grave once during the funeral (he's in denial).

Emmy and Mirage would reconcile when they meet time and time again at Telepath's grave, and perhaps they would also meet his roommates, Romina and Tomi, on some of those trips -- Emmy figures out that Telepath and his roommate's relationship is not purely friendship the third time they meet, and it's a bitter pill to swallow when they realize that Telepath never told them about it, or the fact that Romina was the one to introduce him to his favorite hobby, painting, instead of him just taking it up like he told them.

I like to think that Herb or Dot would be the ones that come to Mirage's grave most often. Just coming by to dust off any debris that might have accumulated during the workweek and refreshing the flowers with a new bouquet. Emmy might come once a month or so to talk to Mirage, but Telepath would only come on their shared birthday and talk about how the year has been for him (he thinks that he can detect some activity when he does that, but he's not sure). If this takes place where Firage are together, I think Five would be heavy denial about Mirage's death and not broach the topic altogether (which is why in the good canon Five dies first <33)

send me one of my ocs + 🥀 and I’ll tell you who in their fandom would stay at their grave the longest!

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THAT'S SO US: STEDON, FIRAGE, APHROEUS & BUCKLAN

steve harrington/eddie munson/jin "eyre" raon = steve and eddie getting constant questions about their non-existent rivalry for raon's affections while raon is often given dirty looks for "leading on that poor harrington boy and the munson kid"

five hargreeves/mirage carmichael = them helping each other get ready for a formal event by five helping mirage tie the laces of her black-heeled boots and mirage doing five's tie for him

aphrodite of the olympians/morpheus of the endless = trying tirelessly to undo the presumably-accidental red string the old man of the moon tied around them, only to realize that perhaps it wasn't an accident after all...

robin buckley/wren bulan = always having each other's food ready when it's time for their breaks then sneaking off into the clearing behind starcourt mall that most people don't even know about to simply eat and chat about how the day has been so far

part of the 2023 oc valentines challenge: day 5

the enabler's call: @arrthurpendragon@misshiraeth98@carmens-garden@nightmaresart- want to be added? shoot me an ask!

coloring: here!

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tag the oc who’d end up with this

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Happy Valentine’s Day 💕 @oneirataxia-girl

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All even-numbered specific questions for Mirage?

Holy effing shit that's a lot of questions, thanks sm for the ask anna!

also for those who don't know, Mirage Charmichael is my umbrella academy oc and i love her very much <3

*gif not mine!

How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’?

Bold of you to assume Mirage knows the definition of friend -- there are only four kinds of people to her: enemies, acquaintances, family, and lover

What’s a hobby they used to have that they miss?

Before The Time When Everything Went To Shit™, Mirage liked playing darts; but then Everything Went To Shit™ happened and now Mirage can't help but associate the game with the time she used them to kill people. 0/10 would not recommend bc now she just can't play it without getting flashbacks but it's sad bc she does want to play

What’s their favorite drink that they’ve never recommended to anyone before?

Mirage loves the frappuccinos from starbucks but she does know that they're just overpriced shit so she doesn't introduce anyone to that

How loose is their use of the phrase ‘I love you’?

Saying that would paint on huge target on the receiver in the Commission, so Mirage learned to never say it; instead she prefers phrases like I really like you or Are you going to stay for dinner?

What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?

"The world championship boards aren't as hard as they think." -- Mirage Carmichael, every time someone brings it up

What’s something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!

That one time Telepath tried to impress Dot and failed spectacularly when they were eleven; no there is no context for that

How do they put out a candle?

Mirage puts a cover on it to keep the oxygen out, from there it's just a matter of time

What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?

This is kind of a spoiler but whatever amirite? Mirage argues with her alt persona Veracity in her head

Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?

Emmy, Telepath, Veracity, and eventually all of the Umbrellas (Five in particular was faster than the other ones)

Who do they like as a person but hate their work? Vice versa, whose work do they like but don’t like the person?

Mirage likes Emmy -- loves them actually -- but she just doesn't understand why they would choose listening to people's problems for a career, she thinks watching everyone's emotions change every single day of her life would be enough

Oooo this is a tough one bc Mirage doesn't know a lot of people... I actually dunno bc everyone Mirage knows is either a) bad people with bad work or b) good people with good work

What simple activity that most people do / can do scares your character?

Play darts :))

Did they take a cookie from the cookie jar? What kind of cookie was it?

There aren't any cookie jars at the Commission, but post-s4, I think Mirage would enjoy cinnamon cookies and have a jar of it in her apartment at all times

How would they respond to being fired by a good boss?

Accept it and think about what she did wrong

What do they tell people they want? What do they actually want?

"People with a working brain"/"People with a working brain whose name is Five Hargreeves"

When they make a mistake and feel bad, does the guilt differ when it’s personal versus when it’s professional?

Yes, yes it does. Mirage feels terrible if she messed up something personal but calmly looks for a solution when it's a professional mistake

If they committed one petty crime / misdemeanor, what would it be? Why?

Slashing tires -- why? Bc it's not as temporary as pouring food on peoples heads

How do they greet someone they like / love?

*quirk of her lips* *makes room for them on the sofa/table/thing that's cluttered*

Who do they keep in their life for professional gain? Is it for malicious intent?

Mirage is very upfront about her relationships, if it's purely professional then she would be obvous about it, so no, not purposfully malicious

What hobby are they good at in private, but bad at in front of others? Why?

Drawing, it makes her nervous to have people watch her draw

How do they respond to a loose handshake? What goes through their head?

Doesn't give a fuck, probably wondering when the meeting is over bc she only does handshakes on formal occasions with people she doesn't know

If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?

How to overthrow a bitch and get a company back on its feet

What language would be easiest for them to learn? Why?

Bold of you to assume a language would be too hard for lingual genius Mirage Carmichael to learn

Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen?

Listener bc she doesn't feel like talking 90% of the time

Who would they say ‘yes’ to if invited to do something they abhorred / strongly didn’t want to do?

Veracity or Five

What belief / moral / personality trait do they stand by that you (mun) personally don’t agree with?

Mirage my love -- FUCKING COMMUNICATE YOU LAZY ASS BITCH, I SWEAR HALF YOUR PROBLEMS COULD BE SOLVED IF YOU DON'T KEEP EVERYTHING TO YOURSELF AND CONCOCT STUPID ELABORATE PLAN ISTG

Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?

Wait for the facts before acting

What’s their instinct in a fight / flight / freeze / fawn situation?

Fight but only when the other person makes the first move

If they’re scared, who do they want comfort from? Does this answer change depending on the type of fear?

Five, that's it

How many hobbies have they attempted to have over their lifetime? Is there a common theme?

Probably ten to twenty? Mostly she tries stuff that doesn't require sweating like a fountain

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Happy Holidays @oneirataxia-girl​ [P4]

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Fun fact! Had AJ not stolen them from the timeline, the cerebral trio — Emmy, Telepath, and Mirage — would’ve all had gemstones for names!

Emmy would’ve been named Emerald “Em” Mcclure, Telepath’s name would be Jasper Donovan, and Mirage would’ve been Citrine Trang <3