#once upon a time rp icons

[enchantedxrpicons]

enchantedxrpicons - a source of rp icons for OUAT muses; all made, colored and sharpened by Di (she/her); sideblog to @enchantedxhearts;

rules:

don't repost, claim as your own or edit in any way;

feel free to add texture / border but in that case credit me somewhere on your blog;

reblog the post(s) with icons that you want to use;

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Belle French icons, S4

[stelacole]

psd coloring : 𝐏𝐒𝐃 𝟑𝟎𝟕 : 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐄

a free once upon a time / storybrooke / grimm stories inspired psd coloring for my tip jar/subscribers i made & spend my time on on my deviantart !  feel free to adjust layers if you want to. just keep the credit to me still ! it might not work on all colors the same. this psd coloring comes with some adjustments !

PRICE : none. only for my tip jar/subscribers ( if you don’t have deviantart or don’t want to subscribe to the tip jar, / hmu and i can send you my ko-fi you can donate on and ill send you the psd after it !

[shiftingmuse]

Mr. Gold - Cursed: Rumpelstiltskin Icons - RP Icons

Pictures by @simpliciteicons and @onceuponsomeicons

[vetyver-soaked-stars]

Putting myself on vocal rest today so I'll work on some starters people can reply to. Also possibly adding Cortana and Domino (comic book verse) to the list of canon muses. I thought about Bastila but we'll see.

[bellecourageuse]

❝ I'm pregnant, Rumple. ❞

[ OPEN for RUMPLEs; an AU of the well scene in 5x10 where instead of breaking up with Rumple, she tells him she's pregnant ]

[alterousmode]

i don't know your OC(s) but thats what ask games are for and i can't help but notice you reblogged one. 22 for whoever you feel like talking about

hello! i will be answering this about Psychopomp (pictured below) from Planet Chivalry (ICON game slash RP server)

22. What is the stupidest lesson your OC had to learn the hard way?

simple! don't put your hand in there!

once upon a dark some-time-of-day, psychopomp was digging in their tunnel and unearthed some funky pool of magma. they're impulsive, and gave into their intrusive thoughts, and dunked their hand in magma. and it HURT! good golly they burned the shit outta their hand. fortunately and unfortunately, they still hold control over their hand, its just encased in a solid hunk of stone. yeeowch.

want to give that experience a read?

[blazing-jay]

For the yugioh character ask meme: Loyalty/Dark Johan/Yubel-possessed Johan.

LOYALTY MY BOY Okay, this is a weird one because he's barely his own character. But I love him enough to try :D

Why I like them/why I don’t

Okay, so Johan was my dead favorite character during my original watch of the show. I liked Yubel so much I liked to imagine that I could actually see their duel spirit in the Yubel card I owned. Putting them together made me very happy. Plus, my rewatch from when I was older? Yubel!Johan has some of the most iconic fucking lines :D

And then my lovely wonderful partner came along, deciding Johan was their favorite character, and started playing this character in RP. And then we had a huge pile of headcanons between the two of us and we were in far too deep to leave that hole. And so here we are.

What I like about their appearance

Yubel's fashion sense is impeccable. I will forever believe the goddamn bondage outfit was Yubel trying to attract Judai and it worked :D Also it just looks damn cool.

Do I prefer their dub names or original names?

fun fact for the newer members of the fandom: Once upon a time, this specific version of the character was called Jehu! I don't remember why though. I don't think I ever personally ever learned.

Loyalty is a fan nickname myself and my partner use. All this rambling to say uh this is not the character for my opinions on the name Jesse. So have some random thoughts instead.

OTP

Take Dark Spiritshipping from my cold dead hands.

NOTP

Uhhh I don't think I have one! As written in canon, I don't *think* he'd have any interest in anyone but Judai though. So I'd mostly be just confused.

OT3

Haou/Loyalty/Yubel It uh. It makes sense in context. (My context is the GX Bad End AU where Yubel and Loyalty are not the same character.... anymore.)

Favorite card they use

I have a few, but honestly? Advanced Crystal Beast - Ruby Carbuncle my beloved. She's hands down the cutest Advanced Crystal Beast. Look at her. Look at her!

she's even got the adorable spiky collar. How precious :>

Favourite moment they were in

They're all bangers. But I'm giving it to their duel against Judai because... I just have to.

*points* It kills the me.

Least favorite moment

they're all BANGERS I wanted to see more though. An absolutely absurd amount of my longterm thoughts are also headcanon so . . .

HEY DOES THE FACT THERE'S NO CANON FALLOUT FROM THIS THAT JOHAN ACKNOWLEDGES COUNT AS A LEAST FAVORITE.

Would I fuck, marry or kill them

Marry. I think if I... heh, won his loyalty...

[hollowfaith]

1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

QUESTIONS FOR MUN

1. Who has been your favorite muse to play?

ughhhh this is hard...im gonna cheat and go for nostalgia ok

although i think i missed the mark with her muse in some places i have a special fondness for dahlia hawthorne and her specific brand of caustic sarcasm.

i don't think i've ever come up with so many different creative insults during her runtime...also she had the neatest mix of relationships with random muses, not just in AA cast (tho i remember her tormenting at least 3 different feenies??) but beyond, notably izaya and edward cullen comes to mind.

i also really liked my run as kasen kanesada because he's a very lyrical sword (or at least works hard to cultivate that image) so i had to express that in writing and ended up having a lot of fun doing flowery replies and making up poetry and generally going big ham. (it did take a lot of mental energy though so i started losing steam later on.)

i remember he had a thread with FGO Shakespeare that was pretty nice cause we got to be nerdy and talk about eastern/western literature lolololol, then for his challenge he had to kill like 5 ppl in 24 hours so i actually got 5 volunteers to get decapitated and RP'd mini threads with them all, which was wild (and again a very, very random mix of muses including X-Files Fox Mulder)

i didn't RP OCs back then but i like them a lot now too! the lack of art is an unfortunate reality but the amount of customization you get in exchange...so powerful.

5. What is the most difficult thing about writing your current muse?

stupid guy won't just kiss klaus and marry him that would solve 99% of their problems hey klaus are u listening u need to seduce this idiot or something so his brain has nothing but u all day to keep him out of mischief hey hey klaus

ahem

also his unspoken obligation to be lawful good (in his POV) really limits his ability to "act out," so sometimes i need to find different ways to de-escalate situations before he hits moral event horizon. you know, flattery and adoration goes a long way in wrapping him around your finger, i'm surprised more people don't try (i guess they can't stand him long enough to get there lol)

7. Who was the very first muse you ever wrote?

i remember answering this question on another meme maybe...?

there's a more accurate answer now: pre-tumblr, i remember RPing a Lopmon on some digimon forum once upon a time. also remember the mod that was RPing with me called me out for "slight godmodding" because i was describing how my digimon was crossing a bridge and apparently that was taking things too much into my own hands LOLOL

8. Have you ever written a novel? If not, does it interest you?

i've started written novels but i haven't finished any except for like, a couple of original oneshots. technically Veoc is a supporting character/love interest (spoilers: he's not the canon pairing) in a sci-fi story where i have the general plot laid out but y'know, actually writing it is... *flops down*

9. Do you write fanfiction, or have you in the past?

i definitely wrote more in the past but i've slowed down to a trickle since then. uhhhh i want to start up again, maybe with drabbles/oneshots, but i need to catch up on canon first before i try to do the characters justice

10. Do you like stylized icons and formatted text or do you prefer to keep things simple?

god a part of me regrets giving Aury his fancy brackets b/c i have to copy/paste that thing in every reply

so yeah i am never doing that again i just wanna open up a post and type my reply and be done with it, bless.

same with icons as long as they show a face and expression (or even body part) im happy wheee i've got plots to write

11. When did you start roleplaying?

i can't remember...gotta be probably early to mid high school cause i didn't know RP existed back then

12. Have you roleplayed anywhere other than tumblr?

forums, emails, tried a LJ group but my app got rejected so i didn't even get in (ROFL), tumblr has been the most stable medium with most long-term interactions though

[strictomiles]

✖ How has Tumblr RP changed since you started?

"Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch! I was there when it was written."

Alternatively known as, i've been here since a crisp 2011-2012. Originally as Jefferson from Once Upon a Time, then Coach Finstock from Teen Wolf then Yuj from Final Fantasy XIII.

I remember when we were deviantart styling going Insert text here. **insert action here** ex. yeah, i know **hugs you**

I remember applying to rp groups and them being so exclusive and if it were animated they chose the FC for you and you simply did not rp with anyone outside of the group. I remember rampant anon hate for no reason or people sending it to themselves for attention.

I remember playlists on your blog that autoplayed and they were so carefully curated. I remember using full sized gifs in replies or as replies. I remember gif icons. Then that turned to icons. Then icons were too 'elitist' so we stopped doing that. Then they came back. And coloured text was added. Then people still fought over that.

[2manyturbos]

🏁 Rules 🏁

Hi: You can call me Vile. They/She/He with a slight inclination toward They/Them. I’m 30+ and have been rping for well over a decade. Me nb grey ace gay cryptid that loves their villains.

This is a Side Blog: Follows are through vile-muses.

Content Disclaimer: Please use your better judgment when following. Expect heavy themes; this is NOT a coffee shop AU. Regardless that such themes will be tagged, if you can’t handle dark themes, I cannot recommend a follow. There will be morally grey if not outright immoral actions included on this blog. IC =/= OOC. This should go without saying, but I do not condone all the actions of my character. If this is a triggering subject or if you cannot divorce the writer from any potentially villainous characters they write, I cannot recommend a follow.

Obligatory Mention: I reserve the right to not RP with everyone, ect ect.

Fandom DNI’s: As a personal preference, I'd rather not see the following with high frequency on my dash: Harry Potter, FNAF (and similar “mascot horror”), South Park, Family Guy, Marvel, DC, Superheroes in general, My Little Pony, Star Wars, Homestuck, Disney Descendants, Twisted Wonderland, Once Upon A Time, Disney “Live Action” Remakes, K Pop. So I avoid blogs where it seems like I'll be seeing a lot of any of this.

Self Inserts: I don't roleplay with them. Sorry. In my experience there's always a problem with the inability to separate ic from ooc with self inserts. That and I'm just uncomfy with it in general. It isn't fun for me.

Accessibility Clause: If I can’t navigate or easily read your blog, I won’t follow. Ditto for post formatting. Accessibility is important. On the flip side: if there’s anything I can do to make my content easier to enjoy, please don’t hesitate to ask. I am a player to values accessibility over aesthetic.

Duplicate Muses: I will not allow duplicates of my own muse to meet each-other. I will allow my characters to meet other oc Turbos but NOT other versions of the original. Ties into me not wanting to focus on the multi-verse, as elaborated on further down. I will, however, interact with multiples of other characters.

Regarding Live Action Icons: If you cannot tolerate that I don’t always use them, I am not a good partner for you. I spent time and effort into developing my artistic skill and use my own art for some graphics; please be respectful of that. I have zero interest whatsoever in getting a rl face claim for Turbo.

Shipping: Highly selective. I need to trust you. I need to be familiar with your vibe, which requires months of me sharing a space with you. I do not like to ship with cis straight male muns, sorry.

Actions have consequences in my RPs. I don’t kill without consent, but don’t expect me or my character to be a doormat. If your muse antagonizes or annoys mine, expect an appropriate reaction. This goes both ways; my characters may not be terribly nice. Feel free to respond to their behavior in kind.

Assuming Relationships: I don’t do pre-established relationships (that aren’t canon) at all. I build IC relations from the ground up. If you want to plot out some -basic- history, or a sort of outline, that’s fine, but nothing too in-depth to start with. No long-lost lovers, children or family members. Please do not attempt to imply relationships I haven’t agreed to. If you have a destination in mind for their relationship (i.e. eventual family figures), I’ll slowly work up to it thread by thread, but I won’t go all in at first before I know what their chemistry is like.

I Am Slow: Please be aware I’m a working adult who may have to go on hiatus for months at a time. I can be a slow RPer and may take a week or more to respond to threads regularly. If potentially waiting a month or two for replies during my busy periods is a dealbreaker for you, I’m not the right partner. I do however do my best to give notice of hiatuses.

You Are Slow?: On the flip side, I don’t mind fellow slow RPers and I understand that life happens; in this case I will expect something in your rules, a hiatus notice, or even direct communication with me if replies will be slow. Don’t apologize for taking a month +, I’m very used to it.

Post Length: I regularly write two paragraphs (5+ sentences) or more. I don’t exactly have a firm wordcount requirement. As long as it seems like we’re putting in an equal effort, specific reply lengths aren’t a deal breaker for me. I never do one-liners; I honestly just can’t… unless it’s for crack threads lol.

My Artwork: This blog includes a fair amount my own art. Anyone is welcome to reblog my art. But please do not repost or reuse my art. Do not repost my artwork; no, not even with credit. Anyone doing so is doing so against my wishes and I will report you. Failing that, I will ask you personally to remove it. Failing that, I will go public. So please don’t steal my art.

I only rp with other adults. This is not an invitation to convince me otherwise. I will check blogs for ages; any blog without an age, I will assume is under 18 and will not interact. If I suspect you are lying about your age or are otherwise not mature enough in interactions, I’m within my rights to cut contact.

No Multi-verse Shenanigans Please: I’m not interested in multi-verse shenanigans. I don’t like plots where my characters are warped to another universe and will not respond to RPs that paint me into that corner. I’m an old rper who’s already done that to death and am bored with it. Instead, I would suggest just a mutual agreement between partners that our characters come from the same universe. Or, if you really want your character to come from a different universe, please don’t make it the focus of the rp.

Digital vs Real World: “Players” somehow entering the digital world is okay as a plot point for face to face interaction reasons. But please don’t put my characters into the real world without plotting first.

Story progression is a thing. What your characters do will be remembered thread to thread. If we have a relationship between our characters in mind, I will generally try to work to get closer to it thread-by-thread. Also, there will be changes to the character on my blog as time goes on. Development happens. I am a roleplayer to likes to keep track of continuity.

Passwords give me anxiety. Sorry, lol: I’m not going to have my anxiety invalidated either. I don’t follow people with a password requirement in respect to that. I read rules before I even follow/follow back to check if we’re compatible. If you don’t believe me, that’s gravy, but we’re not compatible.

I am assuming if you’re down here, you read my rules. I have no password requirement so *party horn*

[punkzombie]

What is the muse that you write for the longest?

Are you happy with how your favorite canon muse was portrayed in canon?

Who is your favorite OC?

What is your favorite fandom in which you write?

What are your favorite ships on here (feel free to tag?)

What are the trends when it comes to writing that you adore?

I took from all the sections!

1. I would say Francis Highmore (@likeorpheus) would be the longest now. I used to write a character named Desmond Mercer in the tumblr rpc back in 2012? And he was my longest original character commitment until I started recognizing I was transmasc and going through my "am i a boy? what am i?" queer experience and Francis ended up being a reflection of that experience for me. And now they are definitely the main character to not only my story i've been working on for years but one of my longest arcs for a muse ever. 2. so I don't write canon anymore. i've been burned too much as a canon writer (I salute all canon writers) but I wrote hannibal lecter, dexter morgan, and jaime lannister for years and you can imagine what a shit-show those experiences were based in their show endings / cancellations. 3. (favorite oc already answered!) 4. my favorite fandom (in which i write???) ... I don't think I have one? I did start writing here during the Once Upon A Time-era though. & I have noticed though that I'm constantly recommended and around the stranger things fandom even when I'm not looking for it. So generally I lean towards anything with themes I can work with! I have always wanted to give TWD a try though. 5. i have zero favorite ships except for my own and only because I fell off the rp for a few years and woke up from a coma and don't know where i am. but i think i'll be able to fully answer this in a few weeks once i've gotten to know everyone again 6. i love the trend in which people are finally saying "screw icons!" and are leaning into their effective creative-writing skills more. I used to be scared that my characters weren't coming across and that the face-claims i used never did proper justice. & then one day I said "this is a lot of work" and decided to go iconless and faceclaimless. I don't judge people that need faceclaims though! you do you! <333 thank you for the questions, love

[enchantedxrpicons]

69 rp base icons of Emilie De Ravin as Belle French in tv show Once Upon A Time 4x03 (part 3/3)

100x100

all made by me, please do not steal them and claim as your own

sharpened and colored by me

feel free to add texture / border but in that case credit me somewhere on your blog

screencaps are from kissthemgoodbye.net

reblog if using

all 69 icons can be found on Belle's page

[stelacole]

psd coloring : 𝐏𝐒𝐃 𝟒𝟒𝟐 : 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄

a free psd coloring for my watchers on deviantart i made & spend my time on !  feel free to adjust layers if you want to. just keep the credit to me still ! it might not work on all colors the same. comes with some adjustments ! this psd works best on screencaps, but this psd comes with some adjustments if using on lighter images/other images than screencaps ! down below are samples on how the psd looked on few screencaps before/without and after/with psd coloring on. before/without psd coloring : https://i.imgur.com/Okf5gTz.jpg & https://i.imgur.com/YSirgN0.jpg after/with psd coloring : https://i.imgur.com/jsz3s8z.jpg & https://i.imgur.com/vRUs8ds.jpg

PRICE : free for my watchers there ( if you don’t have deviantart/don’t want to watch me there, hmu and i can send you my ko-fi you can donate on and ill send you the psd after it ! )

https://www.deviantart.com/anniexoxos/art/psd-442-royal-blood-free-psd-coloring-957192356

[bcntbouquet]

1. Who has been your favorite muse to play?

2. Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what do you like to listen to?

10. Do you like stylized icons and formatted text or do you prefer to keep things simple?

14. What are five of your favorite ships? (In the rp community or otherwise)

15. What sort of muses do you tend to write?

16. Do you like to queue your replies or just post them when you finish?

17. Do you prefer winging it or plotting everything out?

20. If you could tell your muse something, what would it be?

1. Who has been your favorite muse to play?

I think my first-ever legit rp muse was Herbert West (Re-Animator) and once upon a time, I didn’t really have the urge to write other characters (can’t you even imagine ME writing ONE character now, lmao). The first OC I really got into was my dude Gideon Brady, so he was my favourite for years—Then I found my way to Supernatural and Dean Winchester was the most at-home I’d probably ever felt in ANY muse ever to that point. Probably stayed that way until some time in 2023. I’ve created dozens of ocs and even quite a number of canon muses since then, but late last year I started writing Brian (Brain Damage) and Aylmer (Brain Damage) and I became very attached very quickly; around the same time, I decided to explore my under-used oc Derward (created c. 2022) and I find he’s easiest to write at this particular time in my life. I also enjoy playing Wonka a whole lot—because he’s so positive and optimistic—but it’s been brought to my attention that Derward and I share a lot of similarities—Which, I suppose, explains why he's become my default muse these days.

2. Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what do you like to listen to?

Yes, I listen to music about 50% of the time that I write. A lot of 80s pop, rock, and new wave ngl. But there's other kinds I listen to, of course. The rest of the time I watch movies while writing… I know, you’d think it would distract me from the text, but most of the time films get me in that creative zone with any combination of setting, music, story, cast, etc.

10. Do you like stylized icons and formatted text or do you prefer to keep things simple?

To quote Slugworth— “A good chocolate should be SIMPLE. Un-complicated.” I will admit I have a hard time reading/seeing (highly) formatted text. Bold, italics, colours, and certain fonts; those are all find by me. As for stylized icons… What’s even the point? Frankly, it’s lost on me. A visual should be just that. Any image or gif that takes interpretation in order to figure out what’s being presented doesn’t really belong… as it serves no purpose to enrich either the details of the narrative or the muse being portrayed. Granted, this is only my personal opinion. If stylized iconography somehow makes your creative juices flow, fellow writers... go for it. You do you. The rpc should always be an inclusive place.

14. What are five of your favorite ships? (In the rp community or otherwise)

Call me biased or indecisive af, but I hold all my ships dear. Romantic or platonic. I just love all my ships- as well as my shipping partners. Lil' shout out to @cvpidswings, @everyoneismytoy, @smolcuriouskitten, @rawbutprecious, and @frcsttitan. Everybody else I ship with, love you too.

'nother lil' shout to @cursedvessels and @miidnighters—Shimi and Callisto are one of my favourite duos in the rpc atp and I love reading about their joint antics. A canon ship I love is Zed and Addison from Zombies.

15. What sort of muses do you tend to write?

Difficult to say... I don't find myself defining any of my muses by type. If I had to take a guess, I'd say kindhearted people with emotional trauma? Again, IDK.

16. Do you like to queue your replies or just post them when you finish?

I'm a slow writer, so I usually post when I've finished a draft. I already keep people waiting a while for a reply due to my inherent speed, so a regular queue would just make things even slower.

17. Do you prefer winging it or plotting everything out?

It just depends on the situation in the rp; during a lot of threads, I do well with a mix of winging it and plotting. 90% of the time, though, it's winging it. My muses are all control freaks in that they're usually more cooperative when I don't involve myself XD

20. If you could tell your muse something, what would it be?

Derward hasn't felt much love in his life, or support. He isn't the type to give up in any situation, but he probably really needs to hear that he's both wanted and needed. I think little compliments would serve him well, too. Maybe tell him that he's cute or that his hair/clothes are nice. He wouldn't always believe me about his clothes, 'cause he tends to wear tattered stuff throughout his various verses, but... If I could give him a big hug, I would. I'd give him a nice smooch on the cheek, too. Maybe wrap a blanket around his shoulders. That said, he should allow himself to put his burdens down from time to time. He's strong, and he knows this. What he doesn't know, however, is that he CAN be weak. He CAN be vulnerable. I would, hopefully, convince himself to free himself of such pressure. Dude needs a good cry five minutes ago.

[capucapo]

Legendary Heroes: The Tutorial (part 1)

( chatlog from my discord RP with @nameless-brand, based on the alternate version of the Legendary Heroes VR game created by the Kaiba Corporation in Sato, Lev, and Chi's current universe. )

It doesn't feel good, keeping secrets from his brother. But while the subtleties of Kaiba Seto's emotions usually go unnoticed by most, Mokuba's noticed his brother's spirits seem brighter. Maybe it was destroying Alcatraz, maybe it was their overseas adventure, maybe it was the beach trip. But recently, Seto seemed happier. Maybe when he'd achieved his dream of destroying the past, Mokuba's dream of seeing his brother smile again had come true as well.

Which is exactly why he can't drag Seto back into that past again.

So instead, he finishes up some final tasks and logs out of his computer before retrieving the helmets that Sato had sent over from where he'd stashed them inside his filing cabinet. The devices would hardly fit into his messenger bag, but luckily he doesn't exactly need to use the front door. A few button presses on his watch, and the office around him is instantly replaced by his bedroom at home.

Now, he can finally get to work.

He locks the heavy double doors to his massive bedroom, not that his brother or any staff would dare to open them without knocking anyway. Then he moves to his desk. The large L-shaped desk is mostly occupied with a multi-monitor gaming setup. He unplugs one monitor, moving it to the floor to make room for dismantling the damaged helmet. Moves aside his keyboard to set up an older, cheaper laptop in front of his main monitor. Once the computer finishes its start up, he plops himself into his gaming chair.

First, he plugs the USB into the laptop. He keeps it around just for times like these, testing mystery thumb drives, viruses, and exploring less trustworthy websites. A familiar box pops up, indicating the program attempting to run requires administrator permission, and Mokuba clicks okay with only a little hesitation.

He can work on taking the helmet apart while the intaller runs, he figures.

>> Installing ALTIMIT OS. Please do not shut down your computer.

As the install begins, Mokuba turns to the helmet on the other half of his desk. A few minutes is a long time for this boy to sit still, after all. He clicks on a task light, adjusting the beam to shine directly upon the task at hand. Produces a set of small tools from a drawer in the desk, and starts the delicate task of disassembling the device, making careful mental note of where each piece goes.

It only takes a few minutes to install the new operating system, and it immediately booted up upon running.

He doesn't get very far before the laptop to his side reboots, marking the end of the new OS's installation. He swivels his chair back to that side of the desk to examine this new system.

The reason for the near instant boot-up and quick install became evident. The ALTIMIT OS design was almost pathetically simple to the modern day computers.

All there was was "The World", "Mailer" "News", "Accessory", "Audio", and "Data" on the left side of the screen, their icons spinning slowly - and nothing else.

He'll start by poking around the surface first. The World must be a euphemism for the Internet, he assumes as he moves his cursor to double tap the icon, only to be presented with an error message. He frowns, and moves on to the next two icons with similar, disappointing results.

The World, Mailer, and News icons do not work, simply displaying a "Failed To Connect. Please check if you have a KC@Home Account." Accessory seemed solely dedicated for desktop wallpapers and nothing else. Audio naturally had the music files in a list with multiple folders for sorting and grouping.

The next two icons at least work, opening their respective windows, but they're hardly helpful. He changes the desktop wallpaper to one of the defaults offered, clicks a few audio files, then quickly moves on.

Data however is where things get interesting. The interface is similar to Windows Explorer, and the files previously presented on the Computer are listed as normal. However, attempts to load an executable program that isn't standard Windows, Apple, or Linux suite will display an "Incompatibility Error." Running viruses and malware directly from Data will also immediately fail, though part of that may simply be that the virus / malware is incompatible with the OS.

Loading an anti-virus or anti-malware program will prompt the following: "ALTIMIT OS does not require anti-virus or anti-malware due to its secure design and is incompatible with such programs. It is recommended you seek a refund of your anti-virus program."

There he finds familiar files from the laptop's last experiments, as well as some select media he'd wanted to save with a bit more privacy. Everything seems normal there. He tries to open a couple programs, with mixed success. Beyond the standard programs, nothing previously installed seems to run. Not surprising, they weren't coded with this third-party OS in mind. This does, however, prevent him from utilizing the sandboxing program he would typically use when testing potentially harmful programs.

Which could have been a real issue when he decides to test a malicious string of code.

The attempt at running malicious code within the OS does trigger something. A small packet is silently sent to a server KCAltimit ***.**.***.*** containing the following code XH1930ACD-0 despite firewall protections. and only detectable if one was watching closely.

Oh, now that's interesting. This being Mokuba's natural environment, of course he notices that, if there's a way to. However, for now there's little he can do with the information.

He spends a few more minutes poking around, attempting to explore any hidden or administrative files or folders before returning his attention to the helmets.

The OS is incredibly simple for an operating system, though that can be seen from the desktop display. No hidden or administrative files could be found in the clean install. Even at a glance, it was a very tight OS - one could say there's no room to inject bad code into the core components. Though the OS does display its files openly in the Data Explorer under the ALTIMIT folder, they do not open.

The attempts at poking around in the core files does send another packet to the KCAltimit server, except now the content is XH1930ACD-1.

Hm.

He's still in the process of dismantling the broken one. But as for the intact one.... He picks it up from its spot on the carpet beside his desk. Even with the operating system, would it even work without a KC@Home Account? Either way, he's not exactly eager about putting this thing on. His experiences with Virtual Reality haven't exactly been positive.

He turns the helmet over in his hands, brows knit as he tries to figure out how to activate the device, how to connect it with the system.

Simply palming the functional egg-shaped helmet and putting it near the laptop would cause the laptop to display a new window.

>> Genuine KaibaCorp NetGear Deep Immersion device detected. Would you like to Sync the NetGear to the ALTIMIT OS and start Calibration? Please note that playing Legendary Heroes requires a KC@Home account, and you will be able to make an account after calibration.

Faint cyan lines on the egg-shaped helmet glow like a futuristic helmet as if inviting the user to wear it.

He notices the new pop-up that appears as he holds the helmet, taking a second to read the text-- and to ignore the way those cyan lights make his stomach turn. It quickly becomes clear that the process can't continue unworn, either, and Mokuba's stomach sinks further.

He stares at the glowing helmet apprehensively. Gives the half dismantled one a glance. Maybe he should wait. Maybe he should finish poking around, get a better understanding of the tech before he dives right in.

Maybe he's in over his head.

He remembers his last two Virtual Reality experiences. Remembers the illusory egg-shaped capsule that Other Yugi had trapped him within, and the aversion to compact places he'd been left with.

Maybe he should just get his brother.

He remembers the last text conversation with Seto. That he's not careful enough. That he couldn't have saved them from Noa without help.

He takes a deep breath. Then he and clicks okay to begin the calibration, and dons the helmet.

[darkenforcer]

6, 19, 21 :)

MUNDAY ASKS || accepting !

6. is there any other muse in this fandom you’d like to RP?

if we're talking ToV only, i did consider picking estelle up once upon a time (before realizing i just wanted an excuse to make pink icons lmao).

from the tales series as a whole, i always have pascal creeping in the back of my mind! i also wanna try writing elize (xillia) at some point... once i have motivation...

19. do you have ship bias?

would anyone believe me if i said no?

OKAY FOR REAL ofc i'm inclined toward certain ships as like, a general thing. but it's more so that i find certain dynamics way more interesting than others, especially when it comes to yuri. he's very nurturing and comes across as a brotherly, protective figure to a lot of people he meets in-canon, so i prefer shipping him with character types that don't spark that behavior within him.

bonus points if they aren't afraid to butt heads with him or challenge his worldview. it's a juicy trope...

21. what do you think of your muse’s popular fandom ship?

you put that smiley face away i already answered that--!!