#oc:gesad

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Gelad, multiples of 8! (for the Get To Know Your Character list)

08. What is, perhaps, their biggest flaw? Are they aware of this or oblivious to it?

She’s definitely overconfident, if not outright arrogant. And it has gotten her into plenty of trouble (like eating way too many ghosts without a back-up plan). She never learns from it either because she always manages to survive. She is kind of aware of her arrogance, but believes that her skills can help her overcome whatever challenge. 

16. Is your character the athletic type or more of a couch potato? What are some sports/games that they like?

She’s definitely more of a couch potato. Thanks to slavery she was malnourished as a kid and there’s very little she can do to fix that now. And also being natural sorcerer means that she can wield the Force to take on her foes.

But as to the sports she likes. She enjoys swimming, the water feels calming and it doesn’t hurt her even in long term. Also she kind of enjoys practicing lightsaber combat, but only in short bursts. Though it’s more an exercise in controlling the Force than physical one.

24. In their own words, how would your character describe what their lover is like?

“Wait, which one? I mean, Andronikos is fun. Got to love a man who knows who he is and isn’t afraid to live life to the fullest. I definitely need someone where I know where I stand and I’m definitely fine with our friends-with-benefits arrangement as it stands.“

32. If your character’s lover offered to take them out on a dream date, what would they want to do?

Gesad would like to spend the date eating good food and just staying home watching a movie. She already spends most of her evenings either working or attending social events due to her status. So just relaxing for one night with someone she loves sounds like fun.

40. Does your OC have any guilty pleasures they enjoy? Hobbies, past times, music, etc that they wouldn’t want known by others?

No, Gesad is done with feeling guilt about things she enjoys. As a slave she wasn’t allowed to do anything for herself and in any case, she feels that guilt in overrated and refuses to participate in the guilt culture. 

48. Is there anything in particular that would ignite your character’s jealousy? Or does your character not get envious?

Gesad rarely gets envious anymore. She used to be jealous of people who were free, but being on the Dark Council gives her plenty of freedom. And as of lovers, not really as she’s fine with sharing. Though this is because she’s rarely been in love, so lovers are more about momentary fun rather than anything serious.

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30. I Love You’s – Gesad/Leela, 9 ATC

A melancholic smile crosses Gesad’s face before the now-usual mischievous smile returns as she looks at Leela. The gentle breeze travels through the grassy meadow, making Leela’s hair flutter in the wind. Gesad can’t help but lean in, pushing the few strands behind Leela’s ear, her fingers gently trailing along the jaw before she softly kisses Leela.

“You’ve been quiet lately,” Leela remarks, her eyes staying on Gesad as Gesad pulls away from her.

Gesad’s eyes lower down as she starts tugging the blades of grass, not sure what to say. She wasn’t good with this kind of things, with feelings. Even thinking about talking about them made her nervous. It seemed to erode the self-confidence she’d been slowly building over the past year. “I- I’ve just been thinking. About the fact how nice you are. And how you like me for me, despite…” Despite the fact that, that she was an alien and an ex-slave. Someone who Sith didn’t actually need to pay any heed to.

Looking at Gesad quietly, Leela is about to speak before Gesad’s finger gently presses against her lips. “Please, let me finish. Because I need to say this and otherwise I might never say this.” Gesad takes a deep breath, trying to form the words in her head. “The last year or so has been the best one in my life. And you are a big reason for that. I-” She bites her lip as nervousness seems to vibrate through her very being. These were words she could never take back. “I think I love you.”

Leela’s silence is nerve wreaking to Gesad. Even though it lasts only under a second, Gesad’s head conjures all the worst-case scenarios, from mocking laughter to outright rejection. Instead Leela smiles brightly, her fingers intervening with Gesad’s. “I love you too.”

Gesad lets Leela slowly pull her towards her, their lips first touching softly. In no time Gesad deepens the kiss, enjoying the warmth of the hands wrapping around her. But that warmth is nothing compared to the warmth Leela’s words have caused. The happiness making her giddy. And in that moment Gesad can’t remember when, if ever, she’d been as happy as she is now.

As Leela pulls away from her, Gesad’s teeth teasingly nibble at her bottom lip. They both are smiling, Gesad almost grinning. The meadow feels brighter and sunnier, and Gesad feels lighter, the worry moved from her shoulders. She laughs before diving in for another kiss, knocking the two of them to the grassy ground.

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6. Shopping (For Needs) – Gesad/Leela, 8 ATC

There were plenty of things Gesad was sure she’d never get used to. Being free to do her own groceries was one of them. As was the choice of what to eat, and when. She just wished people would stare at her less, the looks outright hostile. Aliens weren’t supposed to be shopping in this part of town, and free aliens even less so.

She grunts as one of the Imperials bumps into her far harder than possible if it was just an accident. Sending them a short glare she turns back to trying to select some of the fruits. Sure, they might not be part of her normal diet, but she liked them.

“You seem deep in thought.” Leela’s gentle voice comes from behind her.

Gesad hums her greetings, leaning into Leela as her arm wraps around her. She was grateful that Leela always waited for her to acknowledge her. She really couldn’t deal with people touching her out of the blue. “Just wondering what I want to eat.”

Leela laughs quietly before kissing her cheek, “Something I struggle with daily. I did have a plan but am open for suggestion.”

“I can figure something for dessert,” Gesad grins widely, turning slightly towards Leela and kissing her slowly.

“Mm, you are making me want to skip straight to dessert.” Leela smiles warmly against Gesad’s lips.

“So chocolate mousse sounds good then?” There’s a mischievous glint in Gesad’s eyes as she winks, fully knowing that’s not what Leela had meant.

“Sure,” Leela chuckles. “Let’s go find the ingredients then.”

Gesad nods, putting several fruits to the basket before taking Leela’s hand in hers. She smiles wickedly at the Imperial who’d pushed her earlier, watching their scandalised look when they notice Leela’s lightsaber. Dating Sith certainly had its perks.

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For any otp of your choice, number 5!

5: Which one tries to make food for the other but burns it all by accident and which one tells them that it’s okay and makes them both cookies?

Let’s do this for Gesad/Leela.

Gesad is going to be the one to burn whatever she tries to cook, much to her frustration. She actually used to be a kitchen slave in her childhood, but it was mostly cutting stuff, so nowhere near the stove. So she never learned to actually cook.

Leela might not be the best baker, but she can make cookies if nothing else. So she’d definitely be jumping to the kitchen to make those for Gesad. Especially after finding out that Gesad loves pastries and cookies. The two of them end up learning to bake new things together, with some disastrous results before they get the hang of it.

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Day 30

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

6. If your character knew you, how would they feel about you? Why? Would you like them if you knew them personally? Why or why not?

I have to say I never like these kinds of questions. Mostly because there are parts for most that I like (yay for everyone having some of my qualities xD) and so many things that would make me run the other way (because most aren’t good people).

I have a feeling I wouldn’t really register in Gesad’s mind even if she knew me. I wouldn’t be important enough or fun enough, so I’d just fall outside of her notice. I would like Gesad, I mean Gesad is easy to like, but I would be scared of her. I love her sarcasm and her views, but there’s no way I’d be able to keep up.

Asra would probably not really pay attention to me. Best case scenario would be that she’d think I was good labworker and don’t complain too much. But yeah, I’d actually like her because plenty of cool science talk and she’s nice as long as you aren’t on her bad side.

Again, Ingrasi wouldn’t really pay much heed to me even if she knew me. Just mostly because I’m not someone that would be on her radar. I’d kind of like her, she’s fun and relaxed, but she’s also intense and so not willing to question the whole Sith/Empire thing. So yeah, on a personal level, sure, but yeah…

I’d like to think that Aleena would like me. I mean, she’s in the habit of having as many not-suitable-friends (according to Mortis at least) as possible, and I’d be covered in that. We’d be awkward friends. Because let’s be honest, I’d like Aleena. She’s kind and does her best, and actually feels bad when she does something bad. Though I’d have tons of apologizing to do.

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Day 29

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

5. If your character could see themselves through someone else’s eyes, how would they feel? Would they still feel the same way about themselves? Would they be surprised?

Were Gesad to see herself through one of the ex-slave’s eyes she’d help free, she’d feel proud and happy. The knowledge that there was someone who felt that Gesad had made a difference in their life would make her work harder to ensure that more people would be freed. It would be a motivation that would keep her going in a very uphill battle. It wouldn’t make her view herself differently but would certainly give her more confidence to go and drive for that change. She might a bit surprised she’d actually made such an impression on someone.

If Asra saw herself through her mother’s eyes, she’d be surprised. She’s always assumed Dana saw her as something to be ashamed off. Mostly because her life went down a far different path than Dana would have wanted. So Asra would be taken back by the fact that Dana is kind of proud of her for figuring what she wanted from life and having her own life. Maybe not of her actions, but of her. And despite their differences, she still loves her daughter. It wouldn’t fundamentally change how Asra views herself, but it would make her certainly feel better about herself.

Were Ingrasi to see herself from the eyes of one of Cartoa’s citizens, well she’d be quick to dismiss any of it. She’d have expected the dismay and outright hatred, so no surprises there. It’s hardly her fault if they are unable to see how becoming part of the Empire has benefited them. It wouldn’t really make her see herself differently, she knows what she does and for whom. If the people of Cartoa hate her for it, well that’s just part of the job. She knows she helped her people (Sith and Imperials), she wouldn’t really care what Cartoans think.

If Aleena saw herself through Aleusis’ eyes, she’d be horrified. She’d see that Aleusis had always been warry of her and how disturbed he’s of what she’s become. The fact that she’s fallen and “corrupt”. Aleena would find this very depressive and she’d definitely see herself as a worse human being afterwards. Considering it would just give a platform for Aleena’s opinions about herself during her worst days, she’d feel worse about herself afterwards. But she wouldn’t be surprised, she is well aware of the Jedi views on people like her.

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Day 28

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

4. What is your character’s worst case scenario? Do they have a plan? Do they ignore it?

Gesad’s worst case scenario would be some rival defeating her and selling her back to slavery. This time with Force suppressants. And she does have plans for this, like trying to figure if the ghosts could make her immune to suppressants and making sure rivals never get so close to her to realize their plans.

Asra’s worst case is being branded a traitor for some political reason or because someone decides her family connections would be sufficient reason to doubt her loyalty. And she does have a plan, has had a plan ever since she started with Intelligence. She has fake ids and safe houses ready if she has to run on short notice.

Ingrasi’s worst case would be captured by the Jedi and forced to turn to the light side. She doesn’t really have a plan beyond not being taken alive. Basically, she’d rather die than be taken. And that’s as far as her plan goes.

Aleena has two worst case scenarios. First one is becoming Sith. It’s something that she doesn’t know how to stop, there’s no plan against it, she knows it’s going to happen and the only thing she can control is what kind of Sith she’s going to be. The second scenario is her being captured by the Jedi and be brainwashed again. She’d rather not think about it but does her best to stay away from Jedi.

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Day 27

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

3. If your character had a blog, what would it be about? What kind of blogger would they be?

Gesad’s would definitely be aesthetic one. It would have her own photography from all the planets she’d visit and some stuff from the tombs and Sith parties. Also some history blurbs from time to time, usually about her latest discovery. And when she’d feel brave, her art scribbles and sketches. She’d be active one, but never go into too many details about her personal life.

Asra would rarely blog anything, mostly content with reblogging or linking to scientific articles. Sometimes she’d add her own take on them or write longer takedowns if she sees faults with the research methods. She’d definitely keep up-to-date with the discourse and takes part in it, but blog keeping wouldn’t be her priority.

Ingrasi would have a small blog with detailed discussions about lightsaber forms and historical battles. She would disappear for months between posts, just forgetting it. And then she’d come out of the blue and disappear again. She’d also have a second blog where she’d be much more open and talk about her personal life. There’d be no way to connect it to her or her position though.

Aleena’s blog would be filled with recipes that she wants to try and the attempts she makes at them. She’d always mention how she’d changed the recipe. Also reblogs tons of puppy and kitten pics. From time to time there’d be a political or personal post. The political topics being highly controversial views (for the Empire) on Sith, slavery, and alien rights. The personal posts would be filled with vague references to things and the pain she’s in. Both political and personal ones would be deleted within minutes of posting (not by her).

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Day 26

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

2. If your character was in a tragedy, what would be their downfall/tragic flaw?

Gesad’s flaw would be her pride. One day she’ll end up mixed in something she can’t handle and that will be it. And she’ll walk right into it while being assured that she’ll come out on top. All the while she’s overlooked something crucial.

Asra’s downfall would be her desire to reach for something she could never have. She’d set her goal far too high and then crash and burn in pursuit of it. Most likely being tormented by the impossibility of reaching it.

Ingrasi’s flaw would be her anger. It would be an all-consuming one, one that would burn her. It would be in pursuit of vengeance or her sense of justice. And once set, it wouldn’t stop until everything had burned.

Aleena’s downfall is the fact that she cares about people. So much so, that she is willing to sacrifice herself, piece by piece. And perhaps one day, there will be nothing left, she’ll breath and be as alive as she’s ever been, but she won’t be herself anymore.

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Day 25

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 5: What If

1. If your character is a sci fi character, what would they be like in a fantasy setting? If they’re fantasy, what would they be like in a sci fi setting? If they’re in a realistic setting, pick one or the other.

Gesad would be an escaped slave. The manifestation of her magic killing her master. On the run, Gesad ends up running into an assortment of people. They form a little family as she masters her powers, eventually running into several people starting a slave rebellion. Working for them, Gesad becomes a key member, freeing thousands of slaves.

Asra would be apprentice to an alchemist who was doing some less than ethical experiments. She’d eventually find out about them, mostly because she was about to become part of one of those experiments. Escaping right in the middle of, she’d find herself dealing with abilities she’s gained while going after her former master.

Ingrasi would be the rich heir to a minor noble family. Sick of the political schemes not able to elevate the family’s statues, she seeks another way to do so. Travelling the world, Ingrasi proves herself a capable warrior before being offered a chance to prove her skill in war. Seeing this as a chance to elevate her family, she gladly accepts.

Aleena would be a noble family’s daughter, until some political scheme causes her to be given as hostage to a rival family. Being too young, she has no memories of her real family. Years later when the rival family doesn’t need the leverage, Aleena is returned to her family. Instead of a happy reunion, it’s a far more bittersweet one.

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Day 24

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

6. What’s the way they’re most likely to die?

Gesad is most likely to bite it in a tomb to some trap or guardian that she didn’t notice. That or a rival getting to her.

Asra and getting killed by a rival is rather big likelihood. Or something unexpected happening during her travels, or an experiment going wrong.

Ingrasi is probably going to die in a battle. Mostly because she doesn’t know when to quit.

Aleena is most likely to die on Korriban during the trials or of old age. Or someone using/trying to use her against Mortis.

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Day 23

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

5. What will they look back on in embarrassment and shame?

Gesad isn’t much for embarrassment and shame, especially not these days. And considering she has rationalised that everything that she did as a slave wasn’t truly her own actions and feeling shame over them is useless.

Back when Asra used to be a smuggler and they smuggled artefacts belonging to different Force Orders, she was the groups “Sith expert”. In truth she really didn’t know that much and lot of it was pulled out of her ass. So now that she actually knows something, she feels ashamed of her pretence.

Ingrasi has some vague recollections of her wearing some less than stellar fashion while drunk off her ass. She might also have made several inappropriate and suggestive comments to her Overseer’s face. The hangover wasn’t fun either. Definitely not something she’s proud of.

Aleena is already embarrassed about most of her emotional outbursts and the fact that she isn’t in control of her emotions the same way as she was as a Jedi. So she’ll definitely be even more ashamed of it when she gets them back under control. Sure, it’s a different kind of control than before, but at least they aren’t all over the place.

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Day 22

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

4. What is one thing they eventually want to change?

Not sure if this is about themselves or the world in general, so let’s go with the whole inward approach.

Gesad would like to erase the influence her years in slavery have had on her. Because it still shadows her no matter what. She can’t wear anything around her throat without disgust tearing through her, she’ll never be able to enjoy dancing, certain food’s will always make her want to vomit.

Asra would like to be able to deal with disappointment better. Part of her feels that she should be used to it and know how to deal with it, but as she doesn’t, she tends to go to great lengths to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Ingrasi isn’t one to want to change things about herself. She’s actually really happy with who she is.

Aleena wants to be more confident in herself and her views, in expressing them. She feels so unsure of herself and her path that having some certainty in it would be nice. So, better self-esteem.

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Day 21

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

3. What is one thing they eventually want to have?

Gesad wants freedom in its truest form. She isn’t sure what it really means, but she is aware being on the Council isn’t it. Too much politics and schemes to truly be freedom. So she’ll keep trying to figure it out.

Asra would like enough time and resources for her own research rather than just managing and looking after other people’s. Also no administrative paper work.

Ingrasi wants the safety of her family. She wants to ensure it in the future, so that they never have to fear the things that could possibly threaten them.

Aleena wants happiness. She likes the small moments that she has and would like it to be more often than it currently feels like. Then again that happiness is a sum of many things, so if she wants one thing, it’d be the biggest contributor to that. So the one thing she wants are more friends who care about her for her.

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Day 20

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

2. Do they ever plan to retire in some way? How? What are their plans?

Gesad isn’t one for retirement. She knows that the position in the Council tends to be permanent, as in to the death. So if she ever wants to retire, she’d probably fake her own death and move to some part of the Galaxy where nobody knows her. Maybe become a pirate with Andronikos until finding a fun planet to settle down in for a while and going skinny-dipping in the ocean just outside their house. Or exploring ancient tombs with Talos. Plans change after all, or maybe do it all.

Asra does plan to retire from the Council as she wants more time for her personal research. She is planning on giving her seat to Darth Ilexor at some point, not sure when exactly, but he’s one of the few Sith she trusts. Not that she could retire completely, planning on disappearing to a private research facility somewhere with nicer weather than Dromund Kaas. Also maybe dragging Darian (whose vocabulary doesn’t include the word retirement) along.

Ingrasi hasn’t thought about retirement that much, though eventually she’d like that. Mostly just to get away from her responsibilities and getting to go on adventures with Zâkas. Neither are ones for standing still, so they’d probably move around the Galaxy, helping the Empire’s war efforts wherever they are while keeping away from politics. After all, avoiding politics is the idea behind the retirement.

Aleena hasn’t thought about retirement in any way. She’s still in her early twenties, still studying, and doesn’t even know what she wants to do with her life if/when she gets out of Korriban. So thinking about retirement seems bit far away.

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Day 19

30 Day Character Challenge: Part 4: The Future

1. Where does your character plan to be in ten years? Fifteen? twenty?

Gesad has plans. Within the next ten years she wants her political aspirations to be realised, so total emancipation of slavery and equal citizenship rights for aliens. Next fifteen to twenty she plans on either being one of the twelve rules of the whole Galaxy rather than just the Empire, alternatively, she’ll take Empress of the Galaxy.

Asra’s short term (read ten year) plan includes getting the reformation she wants in the Empire through as well as convincing her boyfriend to go public with their relationship. The former is more likely to happen than the latter. Her long-term plan includes giving up her seat, making sure Ilexor gets it afterwards, and finding a good place to continue her research.

Ingrasi doesn’t have any major plans as she is rather happy where she is. So her plans tend to include keeping her position, bringing down the Republic, and having few more kids. Timetable is still rather open, but she wants to have the kids within the next ten years. And after that conquering the Republic.

Aleena doesn’t have any plans for the future, at least not that far away. First she wants to survive Korriban and then make up plans. But if there’s one thing she wants in her future, it’s happiness. She just isn’t sure how or what it entails, though independence and friends are definitely part of that.