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Thank you so much, @responderschief 💙

🍎 [RED APPLE] Who does your OC value above all else?

Emily 💚

And not just because she saved his life, although that is a pretty important detail all things considered.

She was around Jeff from the beginning, becoming one part of the original trio that bravely explored the unfamiliar version of his home. Not only did she heal his physical wounds, but she also helped to heal the hurt that Jeff carried in his heart, too.

@jonnyonearth and I talked about their relationship recently. In his words, Jeff is her Jeff in conversation. She adores him on a level that Jeff may not even be aware of.

When Emily decided to move her clinic from down the road where the Wayward now stands to the Crater, it did cause a bit of a rift in their circle. Emily is a Raider now. Jeff was hurt by this initially and while it took some time to trust her choice, he did in part because…that's his Emily. 💚

…And let's not forget the wedding bands that they both carry.

🍑 [PEACH] How do they show their kindness? How kind are they truly?

Jeff is extremely kind 💙

I've mentioned in a previous ask how he shows his love/appreciation through acts of kindness/service. He's almost always willing to help regardless of how he's being treated.

I feel like this tends to frustrate those close to him, who have told Jeff numerous times that he needs to stand up for himself more. It's not uncommon for him to be taken advantage of.

Of course, even Jeff has a breaking point. While he is quick to lend a helping hand to anyone, he won't stand for bullying/mistreatment of anyone, let alone his loved ones.

I've had a scenario in my head where Jeff is a bit out of character, but only because someone dear to him is in serious trouble. A routine trip through Big Bend Tunnel becomes even more dangerous and Jeff is left with blood on his hands.

(I'm not sure if I will ever share that here as a story, but I'm okay with talking about it 💜)

🍈 [MELON] If they had to be put into a box, what box would it be and why?

This one.

Seriously, though–

📦 Caravan Guard: After initially taking on part-time work with the Blue Ridge Caravan Company years ago, Jeff decided to uproot his life in the Forest and take a one-way trip down to the Bog where he still resides today. I don't want to say that being a caravan guard is his entire identity, but he has a lot of pride in what he and his friends/co-workers do.

📦 Cryptid Whisperer (not hunter): Jeff grew up hearing the stories of these friend-shaped beings, and it means everything to him that they believe in him too. Having someone in his life like Aries definitely inspires Jeff to continue his search. Just imagine the stories they share with each other 💙

🍏 [GREEN APPLE] How do they differ from the norm and how are they punished for it?

When Ralph arrived at Stone Observatory two years ago, Jeff's entire world changed.

The seemingly kind stranger admired the camp that Jeff and his companion at time, Sophia, had put together. The group chatted together over coffee and Ralph shared his story. Jeff understood what it was like to be someone who traveled a long way from home, without any home to return to.

So, Jeff offered the shed on his property as a place to stay, which was a storage space/workshop at the time. Ralph gratefully accepted. What Jeff didn't realize is that Ralph was very far from home; also, what did that strange door lead to and where did it come from?

The whole underground lab and the shape-shifting neighbor, Ralph, is something that I would still consider being a bit outside of the norm, even with how strange the Fallout universe can be at times.

Jeff is often punished for this through the various experiments conducted on him (not all are consenting), the trials/challenges that he faces when Ralph sends him to another time/universe, and how he isn't allowed to say a word about any of this.

Of course, some details have slipped out here and there, but I imagine that all of the above is hard to believe for most of his new friends and allies.

Krieg knows about all of this far more than most, but I'll let Jon tell that story whenever he's ready ❤️

Other than Krieg, Emily and Aries are waiting for Jeff to finally open up about everything. Aries especially has seen some things and I have a feeling he's a bit suspicious/paranoid about Ralph.

And I have yet to really think about this, but Jeff is about to meet his new friend MacCready in the Commonwealth who also happens to be Mayor MacCready in the Capital Wasteland...💫

OC Interview Questions 💜

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Archie and McCaffrey for @responderschief! Some handsome fellas.

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Scorched Earth, Trin-style

For once, Trin did this quest mostly by the canon playbook. She did outsource the code decryption to her Cipher fam (did they know what said codes would be used for? Proooobably not. She'll worry about that mess at a later date dghgfd), but she was pretty much contractually obligated to do that lol.

Anyways, with the decrypted code and her nuclear keycard in hand, she sent out a broadcast inviting any willing 76ers to help her out, and headed to the silo.

The assembled crew! @responderschief, @the-lastcall, @the-laridian and @mouseclarke (thank you all so much, I emphatically could *not* have done it without you guys!)

(Kay and Beckett were also around. They ended up waiting outside the silo thanks to not having access, but they did subsequently help out in the Bog)

The group went to Site Bravo... only to find it was in cooldown mode. One quick detour to Site Alpha later, the real fun was underway. After plenty of robot attacks, and a few unintentional detours in the maze-like silo (mostly by me), it was time.

...Time to input the wrong freaking code and lose my nuclear keycard. Cheers, Trin. Nice work there. Very very fortunately, Mouse had spare keycards to hand lol.

Launch code attempt two, and this time we had success!

Off to the Cranberry Bog we go...

Trin Contemplating Her Actions™.

I very wisely came understocked on Radaway, so poor Trin suffered a lot during the event. A ton of people turned up, and soon enough...

Victorious squad photos!

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🧑‍🦰, 🐒, 🤔 & 💝!

Thank you so much for the ask! 💙

🧑‍🦰 - Have they ever dyed their hair? Ever cut it themself?

Jeff is going through a bit of a metamorphosis at the moment, so this question came at the perfect time 💙

He is a natural brunette, but his hair changed to a blue-green a few years ago. It's not set in stone yet if he actually maintains this look through bleach and hair dye or if the hue he has now is due to a mutation. (Jeff, probably: Guess I had one Quantum too many~)

Jeff absolutely cuts his hair, though. It's still on the long side, but not too long to where it becomes unmanageable or gets caught on something during combat. Both humidity and freshly washed hair cause it to take on more of a fluffy look, which Jeff sheepishly keeps hidden under his hat. 

The beard that he used to have may be another story for another time. But, I can share that when Jeff first showed up to work clean-shaven for the first time, one of his close friends (Nuked.Corn) didn't recognize him at all. 

Currently, the slight facial hair that he's sporting is referred to by other wastelanders as the "Daddy-O."

🐒 - What’s their favorite animal?

Oh, Jeff loves finding cats out on his adventures. So cute! If he wasn't away for so long with the Blue Ridge Caravan, he would absolutely have a cat or three. Until then, he'll make sure to give all of the cats a cuddle (if they let him) and offer whatever he's carrying food-wise that would be safe for them. 💙

Of course, Jeff is also partial to flamingos. He would love to meet more of Brian's family along his travels 🦩

🤔 - What’s something they’ll never understand?

Jeff will never understand the Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI and why on earth he is stuck wearing the hunk of scrap on his wrist. 

"Emily. You're telling me that this thing here is keeping me alive?" 

Emily doesn't miss the glare and little pout that Jeff gives to the machine on his left wrist. It's almost cute. As always, she entertains him. "Unfortunately, there's only one way to find out, handsome."

Jeff considers her words for a moment, then goes to open his mouth to speak and–

"Jeff, NO."

Do I really need it, though? Jeff asks himself. When Emily saved me, did her dormant inner-Raider choose to bestow this curse upon me? What if I trip and the only way I can avoid, say, a massive rock, is if I use this thing to break my fall? What if I ask Aries to look at it, using his big brain and/or knife? Oh! Maybe a brahmin at work could accidentally trample over it, or a Sheepsquatch could use it as a chew toy!? Adorable! 

Satisfied with his options, Jeff grinned at Emily. 

[Emily disliked that] 

Jeff eyed the mocking green text in front of him and sighed. 

Because it could very well be the one thing keeping Jeff alive these days and no one is willing to remove it for him, not even Brian, he will keep wondering. 

💝 - What gestures do they really appreciate? How do you get on their good side?

Jeff is someone who shows his love and appreciation through acts of kindness/service, so if he receives even a fraction of what he gives, he's happy. 

Words of thanks, encouragement, and being wanted/needed also mean a lot to him 💙

"Thanks, Jeff!" 

"Glad you're on our side."

"Finally, someone with the guts to help." (This one is...acceptable, yes.)

"I'm counting on you. I mean it." 

"If you're in the area, stop by!"

"Hey, Jeffy~"

"This made me think of you!"

"Oh, have I got a story for you!"

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☆ Put this star into the inbox of your favorite blogs. It's time to spread positivity ❤︎

Aww, thank you! 🥹💙

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❤ - Faith (the Outer Worlds | she/her)

💜 - Iris (Fallout 4 | she/her)

🖤 - Poppy (Fallout 4 | she/her)

💙 - Maril (Kingdom Hearts | she/her)

no-pressure tags: @captastra @darkfire1177 @the-lastcall @bleumanouche @darlingvhenan @gayafsatan @responderschief + anyone who would like to jump in!

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So, I have a new oc? 💙💛

If you've tuned into Jon's recent streams, you may have noticed someone else giving Lucas his favorite food.

Jamie Morris (is most likely related to my Red Dead Online oc, Josie Morris)

Ghoul (was definitely inspired by Lucas ❤️)

Born in Pittsburgh or around Atlantic City–depending on how the upcoming Expedition goes.

Mercenary/Guard based out of The Pitt, but also finds work in Appalachia.

Pre-War: Bartender/Server

Is tired of hearing about Jeff Stone

Dreams of opening her own coffee shop–this came to mind when I was asked: Who would you be in the Fallout universe?

Jamie is around level 30 at the moment (thank you, high-level events), so I still have a lot more to learn about her! 💫

Thank you to @jonnyonearth and @responderschief for inspiring me 😊💜

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🌱 🌎 🐄 & 👤(Aries!) for Jeff! (I'd love to know more about him!) 💙

Thank you so much! 💙

(Admittedly, one of these questions in particular took me a bit to answer...for reasons 🥹)

🌱 What's their basic information? Name, gender, age, that sort of thing

Answered here, but I can share something else 💙

Jeff's items & inventory:

(Note: this man is almost always over-encumbered, and nothing can change that, not even the ridiculous amount of carry weight boosters that he has on his person.)

💙 Armor pieces in desperate need of repair–everyone around him lets him know, rightfully so.

💙 Nukashine Beer Hat, which doesn't contain actual Nukashine.

💙 His signature Bottlecap Sunglasses

💙 Blue Ridge Caravan outfit–a wastelander recently offered him 20k caps for it (true story).

💙 Healing: Stimpaks, RadAway, Rad-X

💙 Lunchboxes

💙 Honey (for Sweetwater)

💙 Nuka-Cola–no, his hat isn't enough.

💙 Food: pepperoni rolls, bubblegum, Rudy's canned pozole

💙 Plant cuttings

💙 Pictures of friends and loved ones, including various cryptids.

🌎 Do they have a favourite region of the world map (e.g. the Forest, the Ash Heap...)? A least favourite region?

❤️: Cranberry Bog

Although the Forest was a fast favorite with everything being in one relatively safe area, Jeff grew to love the Cranberry Bog over the years. As dangerous as it can be sometimes, he feels the most whole there. There's nothing like those misty mornings, blue hours, and radstorms overlooking the cranberry rivers. His work and friends/loved ones are all there, too.

❌️: Toxic Valley

Jeff will only travel up to the Toxic Valley if he absolutely has to. At least Grafty, the "Snallies," and Wavy Willard's are up that way.

🐄 The Blue Ridge Caravan Company?

So much changed when folks started returning to Appalachia, Jeff included.

He found himself aligned with many factions over the years, wearing multiple hats on any given day. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but something was missing.

Jeff didn't know that a random visit to the Cranberry Bog one day would bring him closer to finding out what that was. He's grateful that he gave the Blue Ridge Caravan Company a chance, and the same can be said to Joanna (and Vinny?) for him.

It's tough work being a caravan guard, but it's rewarding. He's always more than happy to lend a hand (or Redd Upper) whenever he's called up. His efforts help folks in Appalachia (including his BRC crew) and beyond–and that means the world to Jeff. 💙

👤 A specific character? (specify who!)

responderschief: (Aries!) for Jeff! (I'd love to know more about him!) 💙

So, I don't know where to begin with this answer 🥹 I haven't written a story/scenario for Jeff since year one of Fallout 76, but I decided to let inspiration take me ✨️

Jeff smiled to himself.

It had rained earlier in the evening. Mud from the ditches that lined the Cranberry Bog stuck to Jeff's boots, squelching beneath him with each step. Behind him, he could hear his friends and co-workers singing along to the song playing on Appalachia Radio. Nearly every verse ended with cheering of some sort, punctuated by clinking bottles.

He was just there at his camp, unwinding with everyone after a long week of traveling back and forth through Big Bend. He had daydreamed about this get-together during his breaks, or whenever Vinny tasked him with getting everyone back on track or whatever.

It was nice to see everyone having a good time–well, almost everyone.

Rudy had found Jeff in the kitchen, preparing two plates of food and filling up an empty bottle carrier with drinks. The merchant smiled at his blue-haired friend and gave him an encouraging pat on the back. Jeff eventually declined Rudy's kind offer of helping him get from one side of the east tunnel base to the other, but maybe he should have–

Lost in thought, Jeff nearly dropped everything in his arms as his boot landed in a hole that wasn't there the day before. He managed to correct himself, sighing in relief.

"Bravo, Knight-Errant! Smooth recovery. Yet another reason why the Brotherhood of Steel have been keeping you around, huh?"

Aries was sitting where his train car door would close, next to the gulper skin that adorned the outside.

Jeff looked up at the source of the voice and let out a defeated laugh. "More like Knight-Errand, but yeah."

Aries chuckled. He helped Jeff up the ramp, then returned to his previous spot with enough room for his fellow caravan guard to slide in next to him.

Jeff popped open a beer for Aries and a Nuka-Cherry for himself. The pair enjoyed their dinner together in comfortable silence, even with the party behind them surging on.

Jeff's gaze settled on the sparse sundew grove, which was beautifully illuminated under the foggy moonlight across from them. He could definitely get used to this, whatever this was.

"Uh…hey, Jeffy?" Aries started. "Thanks for…" Everything, he thought.

Jeff slowly turned his head toward the source of the seldom-used nickname. He did his best to hide his burning cheeks behind the hand holding his half-full Nuka-Cherry, and his smile was just as warm.

Aries looked at Jeff, a smile of his own forming beneath his mask. He immediately forgot what he was going to say, but that was okay.

fin.

Also, I wanted this to be a separate post, but I'm too excited to share:

(Thank you to @jonnyonearth who patiently waited for me to take pictures, as always 🥲❤️)