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Yet another Heathlock comm done by the incredible @jils-things!!

Wanted something for my Sunkissed Roses AU, since it's one of my favorites ... definitely an AU I need to talk about, more.

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Here's my lovely commission from @jils-things!! I asked her to draw a specific scene from my Pequod AU fic, and it turned out beautifully!!

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The idea I have to showcase Sherry's development is very important to me, but it means I have to flesh out her relationships with all the Sinners for it to truly have the most impact.

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One thing that I never mention is just how much influence Moriarty has over Sherry--I have imagined her encountering him throughout Limbus Company's story many times, and it's really hard to describe the way he makes her feel ...

She's of course angry at him and wants to take revenge for what he did to Watson, but she does also have this nagging fear of him, too. Yes, there's the fear of him hurting the Sinners, since they're her friends, but there's also this lingering fear of knowing she could be just like Moriarty--it's the classic ''you and I, we're the same'' trope for the hero and villain. The key difference between these two is that Sherry, despite her claims, does care about others, and has developed meaningful relationships built on trust, while Moriarty views his subordinates as pawns that he can command as he sees fit.

But, since I imagine Sherry heads out alone to face Moriarty in her Canto (at first, that is--I have plans /lh), it's very easy for him to get into her head by pouncing on her decision to come along and drilling in his belief that she doesn't trust the Sinners and Dante enough to help her defeat them. That Sherry can only truly depend on herself, and no one else. And, though this is untrue, his words would be enough to make her falter, because ... well, he's right, in a way. Sherry has a very hard time trusting people after the one person she loved most was killed because she trusted him.

So, sure, she can say she went off alone because she wanted to keep the Sinners safe from Moriarty, but is that really the truth? It may appear she's thinking of them, and putting their well-being first, but isn't she truly doing this so she doesn't get hurt again? Or is it because she wants the satisfaction of bringing Moriarty down herself, without the others trying to intervene and stop her? Does her vengeance--the justice she feels she deserves--matter more to her than her friends?

That, I feel, would be her lowest point. The moment that her deepest fear has been realized--that she and Moriarty are the same.

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yippee heathlock !!! 🐕 + 👁️ + 🕊️ for them? :3

Hi, Icarus ~!! Thank you so much for the ask.

🐕: Do they have any pets together? If one of them had a pet from before their relationship how well does the pet get along with their partner? Do they have the pets approval or does said pet sit in between them and their partner any time they try to make a move?

Neither Heathcliff nor Sherry have any pets--not even in my AUs. It just never felt like something that'd work with them ... that said, I do think Heathcliff has a soft spot for animals!! I do have a few AUs where he takes care of ducks or chickens, but I wouldn't consider them to be "pets"--more just animals he cares for.

👁️: What exactly do they want with their future with each other? Is that something they think of often or do they just stay in the moment?

I think this question is pretty complicated for them ... there's a lot of factors involved that would take a lot of dissecting. However, I do think that the main thing they want is to just be with one another--it's a rather simple answer, but there's just a lot of uncertainties when it comes to canon! For one, Sherry is always worried about Moriarty exploiting her weaknesses by harming the people she loves, and, for another, we still have no idea how--or even if--Heathcliff can get Catherine back. So, I'd say they settle for just ... being at each other's side. Sure, there's some romantic undertones here and there, but ultimately, they would want the other to be happy, even if it meant they couldn't be together in a girlfriend/boyfriend sense.

I do imagine they both think about this topic fairly often--this is something that can change as things progress, after all.

🕊️: Give just a general domestic tidbit for 'em (things they like about each other, routines, habits, and just overall sweet stuff).

A general tidbit ... well, I never really get to talk about it, but since Sherry's a picky eater (and usually doesn't eat a lot, to begin with), Heathcliff tends to eat whatever she leaves on her plate. I think this is one of the very early signs that they're developing a positive relationship, since initially they don't appear to get along. It's a very subtle thing, but Sherry willingly shares her rations with Heathcliff, beginning around the time Canto III ends, and that's what lays the foundation for their relationship.

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Starting off my gift/commission reposts with the beautiful art drawn by @seraphlin! Every single one of these is absolutely stunning, and I'm forever grateful to them for taking the time to draw my lovelies.

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I've often thought about Sherry and Heathcliff taking in an orphan or a lost child for a short period of time ... this would happen in my Sherlock Holmes AU, and they'd eventually have to let the child go (I always figure the parents reappear or the kid gets taken in by a family who can care for them properly), but thinking about Heathcliff spending every moment of his free time making sure that kid is happy makes me warm inside ... I've always felt he'd be good with kids, especially given what he's been through--he'd fight tooth and nail to convince Sherry to take the kid in, if he had to.

This idea is part of why I waited so long to decide if Radley's their biological kid--the idea of them adopting him fit nicely with Sherry's general aversion from love and caring for a family, and I think Heathcliff would be content with that, but Radley being their biological son is so much more important to me for Heathcliff's sake.

You all know I've read Wuthering Heights (twice), and that it's my favorite novel, AND that I use it for a lot of my headcanons and ideas for Limbus!Heathcliff (most of which were confirmed to be canon, by the way /lh), and Radley's existence is no exception.

Heathcliff does have a son in the book, but he looks nothing like his (supposed--do not get me started on my theories /lh) father, something that Nelly points out in her narration, and when (book) Heathcliff realizes this, he's none too happy.

That had quite an affect on me, to tell the truth--it's why it's so important to me that Radley looks like his father. And also that Radley is Heathcliff's biological son. Because I think it'd make Heathcliff happy that his own child shares his features.

There is the problem of Sherry being touchy when it comes to the idea of starting a family, but I think that Heathcliff is the only person she'd consider "settling down" with--he's the only "suitor" to really respect her boundaries, even though they sometimes oppose his desires. And I do think seeing Heathcliff care for a kid they took in, even for a short while, would sway her to the idea of them having a child of their own, it's just a matter of Sherry making it to a place where she feels ready to take on that responsibility.

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I was trying to help a friend get ideas for a Limbus insert, and when I typed in "classic lit characters," the first two results were Sherlock Holmes and Heathcliff. Are you serious. /lh

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Semi-related to my previous post, this whole game's story would be quite different if Sherry were there. I know for a fact that 90% of the jabs the Sinners shoot in Heathcliff's direction would be eliminated with a single glance from her. There are entire moments in canon that wouldn't exist, because Sherry's mere presence would prevent them.

I have been thinking about sitting down and replaying the game, taking notes, and finally starting to rewrite the story with Sherry included ... it'd just be a huge undertaking, so it's a bit intimidating.

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I do think part of why I'm not too worried about losing my focus on Heathcliff is because, somehow, he is the only character who I feel would understand and respect when I go into a romance or affection repulsed/apathetic mood--mainly because it's very easy to imagine Sherry is like that a lot.

Yes, it was initially confusing for him, but he knows her repulsion/apathy isn't because she doesn't love him. Rather, it's because her comforts have shifted, for the moment.

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I think what makes these harder Mirror Dungeons and Refraction Railway so special to me is the number of times I say, "I trust [Sinner]," or, alternatively, "I believe in [Sinner]."

Because, yes, ultimately is is my own knowledge and strategy that pulls through, but it feels special when I imagine I'm placing my trust in them. And thinking about it like that makes me imagine how they'd react to Sherry saying those things. She trusts them; she believes in them; she knows that, no matter what, they will pull through. I'm certain hearing her say those things would mean something to them.

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It would be SO expensive, but I really want to take a trip to the mall for clothes ... I don't normally enjoy clothes shopping, but I want to get things I think Sherry would wear ... I like dressing up like my inserts, or wearing outfits I think would fit them.

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I want to rub my nose against Heathcliff's ... I think about Sherry doing that all the time, and I think it's one of her ways of showing affection.

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what does a usual day for sherry look like ? like her morning routines, if she has anything in specific she likes to do or eat everyday, or how she usually winds down in the evenings? :o

This varies pretty significantly depending on the Mirror World, but for the sake of brevity I'll just focus on LCB Sherry's routine after she joins Limbus Company--it changes a bit as time goes on, but that just means I can talk about her a bit more!

Every Sinner aboard Mephistopheles is assigned their own room (usually, one door is shared between three Sinners, with each opening said door to a different space that makes up their personal lodgings--it's different for each person, and is based upon their mental state), and Sherry is no exception! The only difference is that she doesn't share her door with anyone else--the only room you'll find behind it is Sherry's, and while this seems odd, nobody raises any objections.

In the first few Cantos, Sherry keeps her distance from most of the Sinners, so her usual routine is to wake up, get herself ready for the day, eat breakfast (while perusing the morning paper), and then taking her seat before roll call. She's usually one of the first people to arrive, alongside Meursault and Outis. Her evening routine is fairly similar--following Dante's dismissal, Sherry will retire to her room, engage in one or two of her preferred leisure activities (reading encyclopedias or the paper, fiddling with her chemistry set, playing the violin, or simply smoking while deep in thought) before getting read to sleep--she very rarely deviates from this pattern.

But, as time passes and the Sinners spend more time getting to know each other, Sherry's routine changes--she'll still rise on her own, but she'll dress and then join Meursault so they can read the paper together while having their breakfast. Then she'll join roll call and the Sinners will begin their work for the day. Her evening routine doesn't change that much until around Canto IV-V, though--at that point, she's grown fond of most of the Sinners, and will join them in their evening activities should they invite her. Most of the time, though, she'll retire to her room and engage in her usual hobbies, with the change of allowing others to visit her, if they wish--they simply have to knock on her door and announce themselves to her.

And, of course, post Canto VI she finds herself having Heathcliff as an overnight guest fairly often--he does sometimes stay before Canto VI, but it becomes much more frequent after, and she adjusts her routine to accommodate him. She always gets up before he does, but she'll wait for him to wake before leaving to have breakfast with Meursault, since sometimes Heathcliff likes to join them (mostly to be close to Sherry, but he's pretty fond of Meursault, too). Her evening routine doesn't change too much, even with Heathcliff present ... he usually sleeps on the couch (by his own choice), and he doesn't mind her engaging in her hobbies so long as she doesn't ignore him. Heathcliff usually falls asleep first, and Sherry will ensure he has a blanket before retiring, herself.

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I was out, all day, but now that I'm home, I offer you the cozy thought of Heathcliff and Sherry cuddling after a long day out in the wind and rain ... maybe drinking some hot chocolate Mrs. Hudson made as they snuggle up in front of a roaring fire.

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I’m actually very curious on what ur favorite Heathcliff ID’s are actually (and, god forbid, least favorite?) (also yippee! Kurokumo soon)

I’m also curious about ur Self Insert and your ship and stuff if i can ask questions about that! i like to ask questions and learn stuff but am unfortunately pretty shy.

if I am allowed to ask, how does Sherry feel about the different ids of Heathcliff? :0 i’m curious - 🕯️

Oooh my goodness. Okay, 🕯️, I'm going to have to ask you to strap in, because I have so much to say about all these topics. /lh

(Under a cut, because guess who has too much to say? Me. /lh)

I'll start with Heathcliff's IDs!! Decided to make a tier list for them (excluding Kurokumo, for now--we'll talk about him after he comes out and I can test out his skills asdfhjkl).

Okay, so--if we exclude LCB, my favorite IDs are Pequod, Sunshower, and Seven. This doesn't mean I dislike any of the others, though!! Oftentimes, IDs cycle through my mind, and I tend to favor the ones I have more fleshed out AUs for. I have an Alternate Universe with my self insert for almost every ID and E.G.O, excluding N. Corp, Ya Śūnyatā Tad Rūpam, Binds, and Holiday--I do still like these four an awful lot, but I just don't think about them as often as I do the others!

I have all my Heathcliff cards at the maximum Uptie and Level, so I can use any of them whenever I want, and I often cycle between them! There isn't a single one I hate--but Full-Stop did take some time to warm up to, since he got spoiled for me ... I also have a few gripes about his kit, but I promise you I still love him.

And I am ALWAYS okay with ship questions!! It's not often I reblog ask games, anymore, so questions are always welcome. /gen

My self insert (or s/i for short) is Sherlock Holmes, or Sherry, as you already know (/lh). She is pretty directly inspired by her source (the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle), but she also has a bit of myself thrown into her! There is often some overlap, though, because I relate to Sherlock a lot ... but specifically the version from the books--I haven't watched any of the shows or anything!

This is a very old (and now outdated) ref of hers--I've been meaning to redraw her for months, but things have been so hectic, I haven't had time nor energy (... or I get distracted playing video games).

I do also have some really lovely comms of her and Heathcliff, though!! All drawn by my friends:

(From top to bottom, the artists are @artistlara, @jils-things, and @laughinhope --they're all very talented!!)

Sherry's a Sinner, so she has a few Identities of her own! I ... just haven't gotten around to drawing them. That said, she's stubborn, and refuses to participate in combat, so she serves more as a strategist for the team, helping Dante with tougher fights. I do think she eventually becomes available as a deploy-able Sinner, but that's only after her Canto is wrapped up ... and she has a secret Passive that is linked to Heathcliff regardless of his ID, so I'd say she loves all of his Identities equally. Usually, she has an ID (or a cameo) in the Mirror World of each Heathcliff, so I think he recognizes and listens to her, no matter what, which helps a lot with her strategizing (since if Sherry's around, then Heathcliff is going to be a part of the strategy in some way--she likes making sure he gets opportunities to shine).

Oh! The two main things to know about Sherry is that she's from T. Corp, and thus has access to extra time through them, and her weapon of choice is a cane, with her "word"--Elementary--engraved on it. Her cane functions as a blunt weapon, but she has a sword inside that serves as a slash weapon, and the handle of the cane/sword can detach to serve as a gun for pierce damage! Her unnamed (... another thing I need to get to ...) E.G.O changes damage type based on what her target is weak to, so if she's targeting someone weak to blunt, it'll deal blunt damage, and if they're weak to pierce, it'd do pierce damage, so on and so forth. Ah ... and she's a former Color Fixer, as well. Should probably mention that, since it explains her relationships with some of the other characters in Limbus.