#ro: cherena

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What do the ROs feel about mc enjoying ambushing them (gently, unlesss they request otherwise👀)? A very much so always startling them but making it better with kisses (or more? They won’t say no to escalation) during or after the spook? (Bonus points for tall/buff mc pulling nat20s in stealth)

P.s. I can’t help but imagine the pet dragons seeing and copying the ambushing and now there are six little minion gremlins all too ready to pounce on their new parents

Sekh': probably the one who startles more easily, as Sekh' is kind of either on guard during social setting (a necessity, given how they are sometimes treated), or a bit absentminded otherwise. They complain and hiss warnings at MC with eyes still dilatated from surprise, but truly they start to enjoy this as part of their lover, and get concerned when MC for any reason doesn't do it.

Cherena: Cherena has a keen surrounding awareness, perhaps developed by them having to always know who's behind and beside them. They don't startle easily, and when taken by surprise they often relax easily afterwards. They enjoy MC's pouncing in a way no sane person would. They like to welcome MC in their arms, by any means, and honestly seeing MC so radiant makes their heart full.

Zaphia: Zaphia might either be completely caught off guard, freeze, and take a moment to compose themselves again, or catch MC mid pounce beacuse they somehow heard or felt them. But also, Zaphia has a competitive stake, and so MC might need to watch their back. In a way, Zaphia aknowledges this is a way for their lover to show their affection, and wants to participate.

(I LOVE the thought of six tiny dragons doing the same. MC is a menace, and their little pets just reflect it)

[the-kingshound]

Small Kal update

I am very fond of lists and bullet points so I'm going to make this post, and hopefully more if I manage to stay consistent, to update everyone following my WIPs about their progress.

The King's Hound

You might know that the update, which consists of the second part of chapter 2, is 95% done in terms of writing. Unfortunately, it has been for quite a while, and though I had hoped to release it by September, at the latest October, it's clear that I need a bit more time.

The main reason, just so you all are aware and know what to expect from me and my games, is that I started a three year university course, Dietetics, and the lessons alone go from 9 am to either 4 pm or 6 pm (plus, I have almost four hours a day total of commute). It's not difficult per se, but it is physically draining and takes a lot of time and energy out of me.

Personal update aside, last weekend I managed to:

Edit Arthur and Gwyar's first pov scenes in game. I think I am finally satisfied, and hopefully you will be too

Polish the code a bit.

Not much, but still. What's left to do for the update is:

Edit Morien's first meeting with MC in chapter 2

Finish writing the ROs scenes in chapter 2 (part 2)

Code chapter 2 part 2 (😭)

I'll keep you updated if I manage to get some progress done in the weekend!

Golden Ashes (blog)

Last week I finally changed the title and the blog aesthetic, so there's that. I am very happy with the new look. As for the rewrite:

I have been slowly working on it since summer. The total wordcount is around 3k words, and it includes Cherena's first meeting + dragon MC's introduction into society. It's about 30% of the updated Prologue.

I have done a bit of work on the Twine UI for Golden Ashes, but with the Sugarcube update I will need some help to have it all working as it should. Still, it's mostly done so it shouldn't require much additional time

Aand that's all. See you soon❤

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Mc giving them their clothes to wear or to borrow but immediately burrowing their face into their neck when they smell like mc

Well no one can blame MC, it is a known fact that true shifters are possessive of their hoard and their people, and that they greately enjoy having their partners smell like them.

And honestly, Zaphia will only wear MC's clothes because they like feeling owned/marked/their smell.

Sekh' wouldn't dare, you'd catch them trying on their partner's clothes only in private, and they'd be very flushed.

Cherena is just enjoying a lapful of purring MC, and wondering how would MC fare if Cherena lent them their own clothes

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whos the little spoon and whos the big spoon?

Sekh': small spoon more often. Can be the bigger spoon if MC prefers it

Cherena: usually, big spoon, but they are definitely flexible. What's most important is being comfortable with their lover

Zaphia: either is completely fine with them

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How would the ROs react if once they're in a relationship, someone (outside the possible polys) says that their partner is hot and asks if they'd mind sharing in a joking but not really joking way?

This is unlikely to happen for story reasons, but if it ever did,

Sekh': they are too surprised to answer at first. It's true that, due to their position at court, they have been talked with a lack of respect more often than not, but this. Their stomach knots, and it is with a sneer forming on their mouth that they coldly answer, "that could only happen if my partner wanted someone like you."

Their gaze on that person, inspecting critically every little detail, is almost scorching in its disgust.

Cherena: they falter as they were speaking, their soft voice dying out just like that. They clear their throat, eyes instinctively checking to where you are located, fortunately out of reach.

They brace themselves, moulding their tone into that constructed, detached politeness they use at court. "I am afraid I do mind, yes. Refrain from offering a second time."

Zaphia: Zaphia's indignation isn't visible on their blank face as they elaborate the nature of that crass remark, though inside them a slowly burning sense of pettiness grows. Zaphia is reminded that they do not have to hold their tongue anymore, now that their income doesn't depend on their nature as a pliant, docile worker.

"Ask them," they simply say, barely any inflection in their tone. At this point, they want to see that person put in their place by your beautifully cutting tongue.

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hi hii!! how would the ROs feel abt the MC referring to them as part of their hoard? like not in a hyperpossesive typa way but like them also using "treasure" or "gem" as pet names <33

Sekh': I think they'd be the RO to feel most touched by this. They'd be flustered when MC says it out loud, but there is a careful longing in the way they behave afterwards. Leaning a bit towards MC, getting closer than they normally allow themselves to get to MC in public.

Because Sekh' only ever had their disgraced family name and nothing else. They don't belong anywhere, no one wants them, and they belong to no one because no one has wanted them as well - since now.

Cherena: Cherena preens and blushes and melts, almost in tears, if it's a day where their emotions are running a bit all over the place. Finally, they have something genuine. They aren't being used, like they are with their 'friends', they aren't being displayed like their grandparents do with them.

Cherena loves hearing MC call them part of the hoard, and they frequently daydream about being inside MC's hoard or nest with them, cocooned and happy.

Zaphia: Zaphia blinks, and they can hardly believe it at first. This is all they ever wanted. To be treasured so, and to be the most prized possession of their partner.

The though alone makes their body shudder and mind shake with soft delight. They look proud and properly content every time MC calls Zaphia that, especially in public.

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Mc getting educated by Cherenas medics on how to best handle their condition and taking care of themselves so Cherena feels comfortable 😌

thats it, thats the tweet

Cherena feeling endlessly grateful for that and giving MC soft looks and soft touches and soft kisses because it means the world to them.

[goldenashes-if]

YES! You’re back!

Since you’ve said before that Cherena has numbness and lower back pain. Would she want Mc to help her with massages?

Again super excited that you’re back 💕

I am so so happy to be back to my gay dragons💞

Oh yes, she would appreciate it more than anyone could understand. Cherena needs in fact sometimes daily, sometimes weekly massages, that alleviate a bit of her numbness and leg spasms.

But since the illness that caused her condition, Cherena has been massaged by either medics or people chosen by her grandparents. It's not that she doesn't appreciate it, but the touch of someone she isn't close with always makes Cherena a bit uncomfortable.

So MC helping Cherena, maybe even taking on themselves the task to do so every time she needs it, would make Cherena feel so touched, safe and finally a bit more relaxed.

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alright, so, i gotta ask- In a massive poly cuddle pile, with MC and Cherena shifted, where would Sekh' and Zaphia be laying? on the snouts? the paws? the chests? the tails? This is a very important discussion

Ok so since Cherena has some numbness/pain in their lower back/legs (even in dragon form, their hinder legs have very little movement left), the pile would be on MC (which is HUGE comparatively).

I picture MC laying on their belly, Sekh' resting against them, with Cherena's head on their lap (Cherena being half nestled against MC's body, maybe cuddled close by MC's wing) and Zaphia near the neck/front paws.

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Well if you want a spicy RO ask... Mc slowly trailing kisses down Cherenas chest telling them how gorgeous they are? 👀

Slight NSFW

You take your time in kissing gently from Cherena's neck, to their collarbone and then down to their chest. They shiver, gripping your shoulder with soft hands.

"It's not true..." they protest weakly, already mollified by your lips on their skin. Without looking, you can feel the edge of ugly hesitation in their tone.

The truth, with Cherena, is that while they feel beautiful most days, sometime there is a nagging voice that tells them it isn't enough. That they should apply more makeup, wear shinier clothes to look prettier. Because what other thing do they have to offer to a partner, if not that?

"You are," you insist, as your kisses get lower and Cherena slightly arches their back to meet your lips with unrestrained, maddening eagerness. "You are gorgeous."

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An ask you say? Very well :)

What would be the RO's reaction to what if one day walking side by side and they trip but MC caught them in their arms, locking eyes with one another.

MC: "Falling for Me? They say with a smile on their face.

Sekh': they'd swallow, half choked up because it's true. "What if that was true?" They'd admit, suddenly sharp and bold.

Cherena: (let's say they were walking and tripped) they'd let out a breathy laugh, not answering but heavily implying it by leaning against MC, almost nuzzling them.

Zaphia: "You know I have," they'd answer, with a raw kind of sincerity. They won't ever deny it.

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are the ros cool with pda because if we can make our mc this shameless already, i dont see why they would stop when it comes to flirting 😏 (as a zaphia romancer, i can imagine my mc walking up to them during a party to stand next to them and converse with them while also subtly running their hand from their nape to their collar and even sliding their fingers underneath it to rub on the covered part of their neck....... my mc is a wh*re sorry)

You will actually be able to choose if your MC is very shameless in public and engages in sordid PDA or only expresses their adoration for the ROs in private.

But for PDA, Zaphia is the most fine with it (they kind of have a thing for showing they belong to someone/someone belongs to them in public in front of everyone with their partner), Cherena enjoys every little thing from MC even if it might make them a blushing mess, and lastly Sehk' is usually more proper and traditional (in terms of being more private). But then again, Sekh' has their moments when they could care less what others think so MC is allowed to being so shameless in public

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Thinking of a potential scene where MC wears the ROs tokens, especially Cherena's, and someone from their circle of "friends" try to embarrass MC by saying something like "where did you find that mirror? In the thrash?" and Cherena waiting till the laughter dies down and quietly comments "it's mine, actually. I gave it to them."

That would be so sad, it would make Cherena so upset. And it would be something of an eye-opener for them, because while Cherena is aware they are surrounded by superficial friends, this treatment of MC makes them very dejected and so hurt.

Cherena wouldn't do much, but their voice and face alone are expression enough that something is deeply wrong

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Sekh' when someone talks bad about MC: *seething. Cutting remarks to embarrass/humiliate the offender*

Zaphia when someone talks bad about MC: *makes sure they will always be without drinks, food, directions, pretends to know nothing when asked like the petty bitch they are"

Cherena when someone talks bad about MC: *ruins their family reputation and/or their family finances without remorse*

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How would the RO’s respond if the MC said, in a sultry voice, “Come to Mommy/Daddy.”

Well what if I want to call them that, huh? What about it?

Sekh': 😳 (likes it. A bit too much. Will deny it.)

Cherena: blushes, and hides it with a hand. Definitely does something to them.

Zaphia: mhh, it makes them feel... interesting. Good and protective.

[goldenashes-if]

first of all, congrats on the demo drop! i love it sm so far, from the customization to the forked tongue (👀), to the absolutely delicious angst! secondly, what would make of the ros break up w the mc while in a relationship/make them lose feelings for the mc entirely?

Sekh': if they lose trust in MC, it's very very difficult they could find it again. For example, if MC tells them something very hurtful, they will struggle to forgive it and to ever be fully relaxed around MC again.

Cherena: if MC completely discredited publically Cherena, tarnishing their reputation and breaking every social connection Cherena had, they would be utterly lost and grow bitter and resentful. But in general, Cherena would forgive much more than they should when MC is concerned.

Zaphia: if MC were to ever be very dismissive or hurtful for a long period of time or ever physically harm Zaphia (a slap...), that would be it. Zaphia hates when they are made to feel inferior, lesser or just insignificant of respect, and it would be a huge dealbreaker.