#ref: henry

[lndslorepuzzler]

Under Deepspace 02: The First Mission, pt 01-13

01: In UNICORNS: After a night of bad sleep, FMC is given a Draumril by an OTTO-CSE unit. She heads up to the Alpha Team offices where she meets Nero, a man who appears to be extremely knowledgeable about Wanderers.*1 She draws the eye from last night, but he doesn't recognize it. Jenna tells Nero to head back to Data Analytics, and that if he's going to insist on hiding in this office, he should get a transfer. Jenna gives FMC an assignment, and a motorcycle to use to get there (270HM.)

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02: Close Encounter:*2 FMC is given a mission to check for Wanderers in the home of Mr. Raymond, the client's (Henry's) employer, who has been exhibiting "abnormal behavior." On the way, she meets Li Shen; his car has broken down, and he was on his way to Raymond's place to check on him as a doctor; Raymond is a former patient with congenital heart disease. Li Shen isn't keen on getting on the motorcycle, but does so. FMC teases him about it the entire time. They arrive at Raymond's house and enter to the sight of an "odd skeleton"*3 in a tank in the center of the room. Li Shen heads up to Raymond's 'collection room.'

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03: Powder Keg: FMC finds the skeleton to be suspicious, but there's nothing outstandingly strange about it. She accidentally overhears Li Shen and Raymond talking through the door: it is implied that there is a very known/distinct reason for Raymond's continued improving vital signs. He says that Li Shen's colleague (presumably Carter) praised him, and that Xander Sciences would provide him with the best accommodations, including the best treatment. Li Shen is uninterested in anything he has to say. Li Shen speaks to the FMC, who observes that his hand is covered in faint, countless scars. She teases him and promises to never be late to another appointment, when a ripple of Metaflux disrupts them; its resonance trail leads straight into the collection room, where Raymond is unconscious on the floor. Li Shen and FMC confront the Wanderer.

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04: COMBAT

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05: Artsy Dreams: Li Shen calls for immediate evacuation for Raymond. FMC makes note of the Wanderer (Intelligentia, Threat Level B, no protocore) observes the oil painting on the wall: an image of a "brilliantly blue sea with cascading white waves... at the edge of the sea, the water is gradually stained crimson like something is being torn apart, swallowed, and coalescing into a blood clot." She experiences a hallucination of a girl by the shore, her lower body submerged in the water. Li Shen uses a frozen cup to snap her out of it. She suspects that the painting was infused with Metaflux, and may also have been the Wanderer's hiding place. Li Shen goes with Raymond to the hospital, FMC arranges for the painting to be taken back to UNICORNS headquarters for analysis.

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06: Next Target: Upon heading back to HQ, FMC finds out that the painting was sold by Thomas from Flux Arts, and that the artist is Qi Yu, whom she has already met ("He's that rambling weirdo with the fish?!") She notes that the photo of him is very different from the person she met. Arrangements are made for her to meet with Thomas; while waiting, she walks around the empty, silent gallery, and is told about Ebb Day/Day of Ebbing by an AI of Qi Yu.

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07: Heard About It: The AI leads FMC around the gallery, and is shown a hologram version of the painting Raymond purchased. The AI explains that the inspiration/story for the painting was a dream: "I dreamed I turned into a fish. I swam and swam and swam from the deep sea, seeking a place beyond the water's surface. Only to end up in blood-red seawater. It was the first time I ever saw such a color. Who knows how many years I've spent trying to recreate it. But I never really could get that same shade of red."

FMC meets Thomas; she explains that she's not accusing Qi Yu of anything, but since the Wanderer could have been anywhere between point A (the studio) and point B (Raymond's home,) precautions need to be taken. Thomas notes he had to nag Qi Yu to get him to sell the painting, and that more than a dozen people have been in contact with the painting. It's noted that Qi Yu is exceptionally difficult to work with. FMC notices some coral stones that have faint Metaflux fluctuations, and asks to take one with her when she meets Qi Yu. Thomas tells her where to go ("His memory is nonexistent, so the door's open. You can just walk right in.")

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08: Studio Encounter: FMC arrives at Mo Art Studio and meets Qi Yu. He recognizes her, and appears to be alarmed at her presence. There is a quicktime event to see if she catches him, or gets out of his way when he falls off the ladder he's sitting on.

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09: Coral Stone Mystery: Qi Yu and FMC converse; she notes he's more talkative than any interviews would lead a person to believe. He points out that she's not there to check on the fish, and that while he heard some strange noises while painting, he didn't see any Wanderers ("I'm not an animal that can use my ears to locate some prey.") He's also annoyed that Thomas sent her, and gave her the coral stone he uses to refine for pigment, and informs her he's only used it for one painting.

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10: Fiery Blood: FMC concludes that Qi Yu knew about Raymond's erratic behavior, that it is connected to Qi Yu in some way, and if he's not going to tell the truth, it won't just be her coming to see him next time. Qi Yu is annoyed, and summons his dagger. He cuts his finger, lets a drop of blood fall on the coral stone in her hand, and both of them watch as it conjures an illusion. A Wanderer appears right after. *4

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11: COMBAT

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12: Unfair Deal: FMC notes that the Metaflux in the stone is stronger, possibly because of Qi Yu's blood. She asks where he got the coral stone, and he dodges the question, claiming he might have bartered with Sardinian locals or suchlike; explaining that unless she acts as his bodyguard until he finds a replacement for it, he won't give her the little sample book. *5 FMC decides to do it, and Qi Yu says he will let her know the time and place, and that '(his) safety is in her hands.'

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13: In Hot Pursuit: On the train, FMC is told that a stele was found at the abandoned base where she met Shen XInghui, despite the fact that the base specialized in researching protocores. A Wanderer attacks the train. At a vending machine nearby, Shen Xinghui waits for an energy drink while getting a directive from Jenna: "Go help out your new teammate. We didn't expect things to escalate so quickly." When she tells him she'll send over his teammates info, Shen Xinghui tells her not to bother, because they've already met before. Jenna tells him to protect her; Shen Xinghui says, "She doesn't need protection."

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*1, Think Dr. Newton Geiszler from Pacific Rim; that's the vibe. *2, This event occurs 2 days after her check-in with Li Shen. *3, See post Bouquets and Dirges. *4, It's reasonable to extrapolate that Qi Yu's blood is what caused the Wanderer to appear; see Moonlight Under Sea, pt9. *5, This is the part where he claims he can't lift a paintbrush. With his left hand. When he's shown to be right-handed.

[tsarjozinzbazin]

who's this diva

[ragabang]

hatchetfield crack theory: matpat is a younger version of hidgens

[kursed-curtain]

"We saw you from across the bar and really don't dig your vibe-"

(Additional flat color version under the cut for my own later reference!)

[lightningchu-the-mega-raichu]

Thought I'd finally post my Afton Family(plus) designs!

Close-ups under the cut

[melanodis]

1977 // 2023

glow up

[janesbeloved]

"Don't touch that dial now, we're just getting started."

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silly vers.........smiles.....

[rarestdoge]

Updated stickona ref since I'm a boykisser now

[toxi-works-at-culvers]

MY HENRY DESIGN REFERENCE :3

[achillean-knight]

WOOOOO FINISHED A PROPER REF Can't be bothered doing full body tho rn :'D

Also, Bonus Pizzaria Sim Henry. IDK when Pizza sim is set soooooo hGFDSHJSD Also messed up the pocket. TBH I wanted to get it over and done with so it's a tad rushed OUGH

[vriyelart]

season one gang !

[putuponpercy]

Repost because I'm a dumbass and forgot the HCs

Spent most of his life suffering respiratory issues

Didn't let that stop him achieving his goal of working on the railway

He paid a lot of money for a private doctor who was more interested in squeezing every penny he could out of Henry rather than actually helping him

Scars on his face/neck/back are from the Kipper accident

He also lost the bottom half of his left leg during the accident and now wears a prosthetic

Doctors were able to figure out and fix Henry's respiratory issues during his hospital stay

Could not pay his rent while in hospital and was unfortunately evicted after he came home

Gordon had a spare room available and gave him a one-time don't-ask-again offer which was supposed to be temporary but Henry (& later James) ended up staying there for over 10 years.

Was incredibly skinny before his accident but started working out and bulked up once he was fully recovered

People are surprised at how muscular he is since his baggy clothes hide it

Is an inch taller than Gordon but tends to slouch

Last name is Stanier

Lactose intolerant but that won't stop him cooking large batches of macaroni & cheese (usually at 3am his sleep schedule is horrible)

Currently clocked at 42, making him the oldest of the strike trio

[otherworldy-insect]

RAGHHH GUYS I GAVE THE SILLY LITTLE GUY A REF SHEET!!!!!!! HIS NAME IS HENRY AND HE IS A LITTLE BASTARD

i might make bart live in this au too because henry is their fanchild to me…

[kursed-curtain]

Stickmintober 2024: Day 2

Hats / Museum

Really the only distinguishing feature for most sticks - also really good for making references to other media ;)

[pixlokita]

Eh idk if I ever shared these refs, I haven’t been able to keep a consistent art style but I’m still proud of them :’v

[littlesliceofimmortality]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINGUS <3 & norm is here too!