#tntf asks

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How old is the Mc? I don't remember if it been mentioned or not 😅

Hi!

MC is about mid-20’s, I had them at 24, might make it a bit more vague, but definitely mid to late 20’s. Thank you for the ask!

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SFW A-Z ASK

I’m still doing the NSFW asks, but I figured I’d make one for sfw stuff if anyone wants fluffy stuff!

A = Affection(How affectionate are they with a s/o?) B = Breath(What could their s/o do to take their breath away?) C = Cuddling(Do they cuddle? If they do, how and when do they cuddle?) D = Dream(What do they dream of doing with their s/o?) E = Effort(How much effort do they put into a relationship?) F = Fear(What do they do if their s/o is scared? How do they handle it?) G = Gifts(What type of gifts do they give their s/o? Do they want a gift in return?) H = Hugs(Do they hug their s/o? How often?) I = Intimacy(How romantic are they? Do they have problems with intimacy?) J = Jealous(Do they get jealous? How do they act when jealous?) K = Kiss(Are they a good kisser? Do they like to kiss? How often do they try to kiss you?) L = Love(When do they say they love you? How often do they say it? Do they prefer to say or show it?) M = Marriage(Do they want to get married? If so, what kind of ceremony?) N = Night out(What type of dates do they like to go on? How often do they like to go on them?) O = Out of the Ordinary(What’s something they don’t normally do with/for their s/o?) P =Playful(Are they playful in a relationship? If so, how do they play around/mess with their s/o?) Q = Questions(Do they ask their s/o their opinion on things? Do they share theirs?) R = Random(How spontaneous is their relationship? Do they do things on the spot or plan ahead?) S = Sleep(How do they sleep with their s/o?) T = Trust(How much do they trust their s/o?) U = Unique(What makes them unique as a s/o?) V = Vulnerable(How long until they can be vulnerable around their s/o? What are they like in this state?) W = Wild Card(Get a random domestic headcanon of the character of your choice) X = X-Ray(What would they do if their s/o got injured?) Y = Yuck(Do they have any pet peeves about their s/o? Are there any habits that might bother their s/o?) Z = Zeal(Are they passionate as a s/o? Do they want or like passion?)

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Hello, dear author!⚘💕

Maddock loves flowers?? 🥺👉👈 umm... how would he react to MC giving him a flower crown? 🙈

have a great day! 😊🌻🌹⚘ (I love your story somuch 😭)

Helllllu 😊

This is such a wholesome ask! I love it. You have a great day too! Thank you so much 🥰🌞

Enter scene: Maddock and MC are hunting near a meadow filled with wild flowers. MC suggests they take a break.

You look over your shoulder. Perfect, he's still looking the other way. You quickly finish off the weave, it's a bit clumsy, you haven't made a flower crown since...

Anyway, you make sure to tie off securely. It's pretty, a blend of yarrow, astrantia, and heath. Some of the flower buds got knocked off, they're difficult to weave... But they all in some form mean protection. Will Maddock know that? Will he like them? Maybe this was a bad idea...

No. I'm doing this. You steel yourself before you can overthink yourself into the Void. You quickly rise and head towards the big man.

Quietly, you tip toe toward him, trying to catch him off guard.

"What are you up to, kid?" He asks without turning around.

You silently curse yourself, then in a swift move, plop the flower crown upon his head.

"Surprise!" You exclaim.

"What the?" He takes it off his head and takes a good long look at what you've given him. His eyes rise to meet yours. "You made this?"

You nod eagerly.

"For me?"

"Yeah... do, do you like it?"

You don't think you've ever seen Maddock blush, but here he is with dark cheeks and a look on his face you've never seen before.

"Yeah... yeah, kid. I really do like it." He confirms, lightly stroking the delicate petals in the crown.

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Have some fanart of everyone's favorite mercenary!^^

My friend was absolutely feral for this man and paid me money to make a sketch. Apparently this was more than enough. I haven't played the demo yet though but it looks really cool :00

Have a good day/night!💕

OH MY GOSH FOLKS.

FIRST FAN ART (that I know of) OF A NON MC CHARACTER.

HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SCRUFFY AND I LOVE HIM! Fan-freaking-tastic sketch!

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Ooooh yesss.

Send me prompts with your fav/most interesting (to you) ro! And MC disposition.

* note starters

✉️ – a hurt note

✉️ – a caring note

✉️ – a goodbye note

✉️ – a note written as a reminder

✉️ – a hateful note

✉️ – a sad note

✉️ – a cheerful note

✉️ – a worried note

✉️ – a note of condolences

✉️ – an angry note

✉️ – a frightened note

✉️ – a thank you note

✉️ – an apology note

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My soul is hurting for Aevan, he makes me think of my brother. Mc digging his grave, kissing his forehead and trying desperately to bring him back? like mc I was naive, I thought oh, our brother is back but ??? I'll go back to my bed and cry again.

I'm really pleased that this scene was so emotional, I wanted people to feel how MC feels in that situation, the pain, the loss, the hope crushed and especially how special Aevan is to MC.

It was hard to write because I was so enthralled in the emotions and it made me miss my own brothers.

Thank you for the ask 💜

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Knock-knock

I just want to blame it all on Tumblr because their search never works properly. But you got your NSFW tags differently on each post

:')

That’s definitely my bad, I haven’t been using consistent tags for some posts because my brain be mush sometimes. I’ll try to get it sorted out as soon as I can!

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Happy birthday! 🎉 I hope today is all that you want it to be ✨ How are you going to spend your birthday? Aaand... How would the ROs want to spend their birthdays? 👀

Thank you, Lorelai!!!!! 🍰🍰🍰

I'm spending it with my partner eating snacks, he got me a tart and probsly gonna play games today, he got me the new cattails and I might play sunhaven and just have a nice chill birthday!

And how the ROs would want to spend their birthday:

Maddock: He hasn't celebrated a birthday in over a decade. What would he want to do? Honestly he might just order an extra snack he usually wouldn't splurge on.

The Hunger: Birthday? Was it birthed? Does it get a special day too? It doesn't know what day it came to this world. You'd have to pick a day for it to prevent it spiraling. But it would want to spend it with you.

Fellis: When you wake up, she's bright eyed and bushy tailed, and baking up a freaking storm. She'll grasp your hands with a giant smile "It's my birthday! Come, I made bread."

M!Ward & Enby!Ward: PARTAYYYYYYY. They want to throw a big party on the ship with all the people they love.

F!Ward: She just wants to have a quiet beach side fire, perhaps throw back a few shots of rum and bask in the peace.

Xep: They want a small quiet affair with all their favorite snacks, drinks... And people. Perhaps a bit of dancing as well with someone playing a few upbeat songs.

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I want my MC to hold Maddock with his head resting on their chest whilst they both enjoy the afterglow of doing the devil's tango as they softly sing to him and comb fingers through his hair. I am touch deprived af. Just thought I'd let you know since he's apparently your favorite :]

Thats literally so sweet, need that to be a scene for musical MCs with corresponding other hobby MCs. That's gonna be a canon just cause you gave me this beautiful scene idea.

Maddock is so touch deprived too.

I plan on a lot of scenes with this kinda lovey fluff (because MC is touch deprived especially since Aevan died.)

😭😭

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HI!! How are you? I just played the demo and literally loved every second of it, the emotional neglect with MC's mom hit close to home BUT it was written very well :,)

I like that we get to pick hobbies as well! And I liked the angst that came with Aevans death (idk if I spelt that correctly). I have a close relationship with my older sister, my pal, my good time boy. And losing her would honestly haunt me too especially being around a mom who's very emotionally neglectful and responds to vulnerable emotions with an eye roll. To have that safe space taken away from you and being blamed for it would fuck me up too so you really nailed it there with your writing!

I'm foaming at the mouth for Maddock Kdbjfbdj

PET?? ON GOD??? Literally gnawing at the iron bars of my incloser. Playing Francesca by Hozier right the fuck now cuz that's how I be feelin. I have a type for broken men lol. Even my friend found themself barkin and meowin for the sexy Mercenary.

Hi anon! I'm doing good today, I was working on some coding for the story and FINALLY got through some tough bit of code that was stalling my progress bad all thanks to @albywritesfiction (SO HELPFUL OMG)

The story is very inspired by my own personal feelings and experiences with my mom and siblings (tho none have died but I've lost some of them in other ways.)

So it makes me happy but also very sad when people can personally relate to my story. Much love 💜

And I am so so flattered that you love my writing, I really appreciate the compliments especially about the emotional impact it has. The new update isn't going to overly mess with anything beyond maybe rewording some stuff and fixing the pacing and grammar etc.

And I'm so glad people love Maddock. He was the first RO I developed, and it probably shows lol, he's a very emotionally complex and innately sexual character, I was a little worried about how he might be received considering I don't often see IFs with ROs in the older realm. But I love him, and the potential (especially BDSM) relationship aspects you can have with him. I'm really trying to nail down a man that is emotional, and strong, and safe and definitely some amount of broken.

(you can probably tell I REALLY like broken men too 👀)

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x and y for maddock and the goodest being the hunger?

Ooooh, you picked some ones that I wanted someone to pick for these fine fine characters 😌

X = What would they do if their s/o got injured?

Maddock: First and foremost, he's getting you to safety. That's his number one priority, then he's doing rudimentary first aid. If you need more serious attention, he's getting a magus as quick as possible while having Fellis administer some of the light healing charms she has.

The Hunger: Whatever, whoever hurt you is getting destroyed, or preferably eaten. It makes sure the others get you out of harms way while it rampages. Feeling fear for the first time, it doesn't understand how to restrain itself in that moment with all the emotional flux.

Y = Do they have any habits that might bother their s/o? (I'm not doing the pet peeves because it's too individual and dependent on MCs habits which depend on you, the player)

Maddock: Not the best communicator, his time completely alone for ten years has taken a large toll on his social skills and articulation.

The Hunger: It eats people. It won't stop, because it can't, that's how it survives.

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Hello again🌻Would you mind giving us a small scenario of MC comforting The Hunger? I was already intrigued by him, and the story you posted about his origins made me go all 🥺🥺. I love every little content you post, I don't mind eating all the crumbs 🤲🏻

Hiii again!!

I would love to write this scene, thank you for suggesting it!

For this purpose the MC bestowed the name 'Ash' on The Hunger, inspired by the remnants of fire, and a call to it's shadowed form. (Not derogatory.)

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It sits on the floor of the bedroom, like it has been for the past couple hours.

You walk further into the room, arms laden with an impressive array of snacks. "Hey, Ash. I brought some stuff for you." You plop yourself down next to it and extend the tray out.

It opens its mouth and its voice fills the room, there are no movements of whatever passes as 'lips', its as if the words existed elsewhere and it simply calls them forth so it can communicate. You're still not completely used to it.

"No." It clenches itself further into its knees, it's hands gripping its calves tightly. "I can't..."

You set the food down next to you both and put your hand on its shoulder.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Ash turns its head toward you, its unnerving white eyes piercing into yours.

"Do I exist?" It asks in a frigid whisper.

You pause.

"Yes." You state emphatically, "Of course you exist, what do you mean?"

"I used to not exist, but I knew I didn't exist, I understood what things were, what I was." Its claws dig into its legs tighter. "But now I know too much, and nothing. It hurts, it's empty. I'm lost without you." Its primordial voice echoes unnaturally through the room.

It removes its hands from its legs and moves closer to you, clutching your hands with its own.

"I can't imagine what life is like for you, sometimes I don't feel real either, like life is just a blur all around me and I'm numb. It's not quite what you've described but when I feel like this, stimulation can help." You squeeze its hands tighter. "No matter what, you can always come to me if you need anything. I'll go get us some fragrant tea."

You get up and leave the room to go retrieve what you need.

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It sighs. It can't stand you leaving its side now that it has you finally.

It looks down at it's hands, they look wrong, everything feels slow, like it's underwater.

It wants so badly to be able to keep you safe, if it wasn't so weak, pathetic... It could have done more for you.

You help it so much, it wants to do more for you, to bury your enemies, whisk you away and keep you safe, to get you the happy. You deserve this thing, it would kill all in its way to get you this prized substance the Firde speak of.

It will get it for you.

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hello!! firstly, i'm in love with your IF and characters, can't wait for update and more content in general, but there no pressure, take your time. secondly, F and V for Maddock, TH and m!Ward please? thank you and have a good day!

Hiiiii! Thank you so much for the happy words 😊 I'm also excited for the new update, it's not very far in but I've been writing better since I took a break, I'm implementing some new ideas I had for better player RP and imsoexcitedahhhhh

F = what do they do if their s/o is afraid, how do they handle it?

Maddock: He'll very much go into protector mode, he'll stay by your side, whatever you need he'll give. Ex: deep pressure hugs, rubbing soothing circles into your back, staying on guard so you can sleep OR holding you while you sleep, muttering comforting words to you, bringing you to make tea with him.

The Hunger: It is also a protector... In a different sense. It will change into its favored shape, the hulking beast, to ward off any potential predators--whatever it is that's scaring you so. It will also curl around you, morphing its shadow to enclose you in itself. It will hold you like that while it stays vigilant through the issue / the night. (Shayde have much less need for sleep, especially ethereal shayde)

M!Ward: He will guide you away from what bothers you. Ex: if you have nightmares he'll take you from your bedroom and set you both up with blankets in his room, he'll have some snacks, and will try to distract you with stories of his adventures until you calm down and can smile again.

V= how long until they can be vulnerable around their s/o? what are they like in this state?

Maddock: He's never really had the chance to be vulnerable before, hos entire life has been tossed into one conflict or trauma, then another, time after time again. It'll take a lot for him to unbind those chains around himself.

As for how he acts while vulnerable, you'll have to wait and see 😌

The Hunger: Another character who hasn't had the chance to be vulnerable, what does that even mean for it? Sorry but you'll have to wait as well, story spoilers 💜💜💜

M!Ward: If you ask his crew, they'll attest to their Captains' more vulnerable mind, not in a bad way, it's part of what makes him a great leader for his crew, he cares... sometimes too much.

He's never been personally vulnerable in the way lovers are vulnerable, but he's very free with his emotions, he'll often be the first to tell someone that he cares for them, and he's a big fan of large gestures to show his love for his friends and crew.

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Can I have some facts about Maddock, please?🥺 I love his dynamic with the MC, he's gonna be the first one I'm going to romance for sure

Of course anon 🥰 I am ALWAYS happy to give facts.

Maddock can only really cook stew and bake bread, it wasn't efficient to learn how to cook more than that up in dangerous snowy mountain climates. So if someone offers to cook for him, or especially teach him, he would be incredibly happy and grateful.

He is a veteran of a war that occured between Ismuth and Strata twenty years ago. He spent ten years in near isolation in border towns hunting monsters and hates the monarchy due to an incident that happened during that time.

Maddock learned how to draw during that time alone, something to pass the solitary hours. (He's really good)

He doesn't drink alcohol anymore, instead he prefers teas, especially minty blends from Alegos.

He LOVES flowers, plants in general. He would like to keep a garden if he's ever able to find a home to settle in. (Foreshadowing)

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now im thinkin about the hunger and maddock getting along due to their mutual hatred for people who've hurt the mc and respect for the lengths the other would go to, to protect them owo

YES!!

It's perfectly in line with their personalities! It would start out as a grudging "I actually agree with it/him", uneasy alliance type vibe.

Especially because Maddock spent over a decade hunting things that came from the Void, like The Hunger.

The more I think, the more I am LOVING this ship.

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Honestly one of the best demos I have ever read. Maddock is aloooooot omg. I loved it. And thank you so much for the RO povs i swear those are the best parts of any story.

So much intensity in your writing had me feeling all the feels. You are so talented and this is one of the IFs I'm incredibly excited for ♥️ The hunger intrigues me because my toxic ass just apparently loves punishing myself with the extremes in these stories soooo saw this asked in a different page but i loved the question especially seeing as there are so many different dynamics do you mind telling me what the different ROs reaction would be to someone openly trying to flirt/pick up our MC while they were around. 😇

Oh anon, you flatter me! It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoy my story! ❤️❤️❤️

And I love writing the RO POVs, I love being able to give you all a glimpse into their minds, it's so refreshing to write from multiple perspectives.

And this is a super fun ask :D

Maddock: He'll see someone come up to you and he's immediately on guard, he won't come up right away, this could just be someone asking a question after all. But the small warning bell in his head doesn't go away, the person's body language is too practiced... too smooth.

He notices their sly smiles as they try to lead you off somewhere, the way they lay hands on your arm. He grits his teeth, tightens his fists, and he notices your uncomfortable expression, the way you're darting your eyes around--looking for escape.

He walks up to you both, and he drops an arm around your shoulders and pulls you close to him. He rests his chin on your head and stares at the person trying to pull a move on you, with a sharp smile plastered on his face. His size and expression are very intimidating to the average person so he's definitely succeeding in scaring them away.

That's what they get for trying to take his person after all.

The Hunger: It doesn't like the way that Firde is standing too close to you. Talking to you, smiling at you. They're too close to you.

A burning feeling rests in its gut, a white hot feeling.

Its claws shoot out from its form, digging holes into its brand new leather gloves... again. It reigns itself in immediately. It takes a few calming breaths, then it stalks toward you both.

"Little bird, is this a new friend of ours?" It looks the stranger up and down, its gaze hidden deep in its hood.

The stranger gives it a lopsided smile. "I was just getting to know this gorgeous creature, hopefully you don't mind if I steal them away?"

It clenches its jaw together tight. You shake your head and roll your eyes at the Firde. "Yeah... I don't think so, I'm staying here with my companions."

The stranger makes a face that it can't discern. Well, it will be a face that it memorizes. Along with their scent.

Tonight will end in a wonderful way, it got to be with you, and when you sleep, it shall feed.

Captain Ward: They don't even bat an eye before immediately coming to your side and wrapping an arm around your waist, pulling you into their chest. They give a lazy grin to the person trying to flirt with you.

"Whatcha doin'?" They purr into your ear.

You trace circles on their hand and shrug. "This person said they had something they wanted to show me."

They lean their head into the crook of your neck. "How about you come with me instead, I'll show you how the stars can sing if you get close enough to hear. It'll be a lot more fun." They whisper, a seductive lilt lacing their words.

You grin and nod eagerly, the stranger backs away, a dejected slump in their shoulders. Good, they know that nobody else could possibly hold your attention like they can.

Xep: They'll be chewing on their bottom lip, anxiety filled watching you from afar.

Please don't go, please don't go... their hands clench tight around their mug of wine. Some vinegar tasting piss from this hovel, and now they have to suffer this.

They can't take a betrayal a second time. Please be a better person than Kellia, please reject them, please come back home with me. Please don't hurt me.

A sharp sound pulls them from their thoughts, eyes immediately locking onto you. You had slapped them, now you're swearing up a storm. Xep watches as you make your way toward them.

"That fucking asshole, they didn't want to talk, they just wanted to get me in their bed." You shake your head angrily.

"You said no?"

You look at them a bit bewildered. "Of course I said no, we're together. And even if we weren't I wouldn't have, nobody likes a fuck-head who can't take a no."

You wrap your arms around Xep. "Can we head out now? I'm sick of this place."

Their heart sings with joy at your actions.

Maybe this time it's real love.

Fellis: She doesn't notice anything amiss, you're just having a chat, perhaps a new friend will be made tonight?

Oh, she should go over and introduce herself. More friends are always better, she wonders what they'll be like. Do they like knitting maybe? Oh, all three of us could knit together.

She skips toward you and the stranger, a giant smile on her face, her entire being radiating happiness.

You turn towards her, a relieved smile on your face.

"Well as you can see, I'm here with my girlfriend."

Her heart starts beating wildly at those words as her eyes widen. She's heard them before, but she just can't get over being yours.

"So obviously I wouldn't be interested in spending time with you, like I had said... multiple times." You turn away from the stranger and take her by the hand dragging her away.

"What's going on, honey? Was that not a new friend?'

You frown. "Unfortunately, they're not worthy enough to be your friend, or mine. How about we go home and make some tea and cakes, my heart?"

Fellis starts flapping her hands in excitement. "We are SO knitting tonight! Do you fancy a new scarf?"

You chuckle. "Sure, Fel. That sounds nice."

This is going to be a great night!