#unlockthestars

[scareqrowbranwen]

@unlockthestars liked for a starter for Pyrrha!

"So, Pyrrha, how do you like Atlas?"

Weiss had no illusions about her kingdom. Atlas glittered and shined while Mantle rusted and fell apart beneath them. And yet it still seemed important to her that Pyrrha like it.

She just didn't know why.

"If anyone's bothering you just let me know."

[callsigntrixx]

@unlockthestars: you guys are a real pain in the ass, you know that? [From Leon, affectionate]

"Seriously? 'Cause I'd think compared t' Brennan, we're a fuckin' delight."

Of course, Jodie's 4-story ass didn't just crash through a motorway overpass. If Leon wanted to talk pain in the ass, he could come and check out what she was going through. Just because it hadn't happened to her physical body, didn't mean she wasn't still feeling it in the hours after downloading. She had warned them that it was risky to have her feeling like she was walking 'round in stilts, but did they listen?

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[hxntresses]

@unlockthestars asked:

“Are you lost?” [Ren for An? ^^]

Lost was an understatement - An was completely out of her element. Before Kuroyuri was destroyed, she had barely travelled beyond its borders. Since then, she had mainly stuck to the village that took her in and nursed her back to health. She'd had nowhere else to go - nobody to return to - and so she had stayed, to repay their kindness and allow herself time to grieve her husband and son.

Eventually, the village's resident huntsman had urged her to take her grief and turn it into strength. To honour her family's memory by protecting others from the same fate. With him as her mentor, she became a decent huntress - even if it was only in name and with no formal training. For years, she helped to protect the village from Grimm, bandits and wildlife alike. But one day, she heard whispers from travellers about a group of young huntsmen and huntresses - one of whom shared her family name. Ren. She couldn't believe it. Could one - or even both - of her loved ones have survived Kuroyuri? Were they really out there somewhere all this time?

With her mentor's blessing, she had left the village the next day. She had to follow this lead, if there was any chance it would bring her back to her son and perhaps even her husband. She had travelled throughout Anima, trying desperately to track this elusive Ren down, but the last thing she had heard was that his group had now left for Atlas. She had been too late. With no way to get there with the borders closed, she had been heartbroken. It felt like she had lost her little Lie all over again.

Several agonising weeks - perhaps even months - passed before she would find a new lead in the form of an emergency broadcast from Atlas. The young girl, who's name she recognised as one of those who had been traveling with this Ren, dropped all kinds of unbelievable truths before being suddenly cut off. To think of what her son, if it really was him, could be going through in Atlas pained her greatly. The world later found out that Atlas had fallen, but that refugees had somehow found their way to Vacuo. This was her chance. She had to believe that her son had made it there safely with the rest of them.

And so, she had made the journey to a kingdom she never would have visited before, holding fast to her hope that Lie was here and that he was safe. However, no amount of hope could help her find her way around this foreign kingdom, let alone find him within its winding streets - especially at night. As fate would have it however, a voice speaks up from somewhere behind her as she attempts to locate a place to stay. Turning with a smile, she begins to speak.

"Oh! Yes, it would seem I am. I--"

Any words she was about to say are stopped dead in their tracks, and the woman gasps, dropping the map in her hands. Before her stood a boy, taller than her, with long black hair and striking pink eyes. Her eyes. The boy even had a streak of magenta in his hair. Just like her son. There was no mistaking who stood before her. The mother begins to tremble, widened eyes threatening to spill over with tears, and she is barely able to speak.

"Lie?"

[knowledgesought]

@unlockthestars: Oh but their little sister was a curious being, if they did say so. Maybe she would have more answers for them.

"I'm told you hold all Knowledge," they practically purred, tail flicking behind them. "Is that true or were they pulling my tail again?" Apparently they hadn't heard about the 'three questions a century' rule. But since they were siblings, surely she would be able to tell them more than those humans had? [look I couldn't resist; xoxo A Cat Most Curious]

Oh? Well, this was certainly a first... 

Not a cat, not truly. Whatever this creature that had summoned her was, she couldn't entirely say: something about them was blocked from her vision, from that gift she had always been so burdened with. The Spirit's expression is strange for a moment — staring so closely, eyes narrowed as though trying, trying to peer deeper into this strange being and finding herself unable to pry anything further but a strange pain in the back of her mind.

That same pain she felt when she tried too hard to divine on the Gods, to seek out knowledge that lurked beyond her borders.

"...An exaggeration, perhaps. I certainly have no knowledge of you.

[caeloservare]

@unlockthestars sent: Qrow doesn't say anything, just watches James for a long few moments before he crosses the office and bends to press a kiss to the other man's forehead.

James wasn't paying much attention to Qrow. It was a unique kind of comfort to have him around and know it's fine if he keeps on focusing on his work. He would feel better giving Qrow his time and attention, but for the moment he was too occupied with a nasty little problem to solve that seemed to actively oppose being solved.

He barely noticed Qrow moving around and once he caught up, he thought Qrow will simply inform him that he'll come back later or something. And then he felt lips press above his furrowed brows. James froze his hands for a moment, letting stupid documents and laws leave his mind. He closed eyes and let a slow breath out, leaning back in his chair.

With a gesture he urged Qrow to come a bit closer, so he could catch him hand and lay a slow kiss on his knuckles. For each moment he felt the touch of Qrow's lips or felt his skin under his lips, he felt as if everything in the world was bearable. Maybe not alright, not yet, but bearable.

[the-gray-maiden]

❤ + unlockthestars

Alright first off. Multimuse blogs are the most amazing. Unlock has wonderful writing. They are constantly wowing me with all of the muses they. I love interacting with them, hoping to plot something when I think of one.

[vanilleneo]

Cinder had stabbed her in the back, and she was angry at herself for being as embarrassingly stupid as to think that it would have gone any other way. Her time in the Ever After had shown her that revenge would only leave her with an emptiness inside... but that didn't mean she was quite ready to forgive and forget when it came to the Fall Maiden.

Meanwhile, the rest of them were holding her at arm's length. Smart, she would have been disappointed in them if they hadn't... but that didn't mean it wasn't lonely. Gods, loneliness. It seems to be something she can't avoid. Even when she had her illusions to keep her company in that strange place, it was... fake. It was all still just her. Playing pretend, just like Trivia had as a girl. She really was just pathetic, wasn't she?

She was waiting for Emerald to return from whatever she was doing with the rest of her newfound friends, hoping that she at least would hear her out. That she would understand what it took for her to try and come to these people. Instead of Emerald, she's rather surprised to see Salem's heavy hitter -- eyes flashing white as she sinks back into her chair. Hadn't he died -- with Monstra? With Salem, albeit only briefly?

...fuck.

@unlockthestars for HAZEL RAINART || ♥

[eiiskonigin]

"I really don't understand it."

And it's impressive enough that she is confessing such a thing, though the conversation comes from one of Winter's usual bouts of silence. Clearly, she's been thinking about whatever this issue is in her head for some time, for her to now be bringing it up out loud. Even as she speaks, Winter's gaze is staring down into the training room below, where the Ace-Ops ( sans their leader ) were practicing.

"...Bree is a narcissist who only thinks of herself, her glory, and rarely puts in any thought toward what her actions might bring about. Amin has only barely graduated from his schooling. Zeki and Ederne are solid huntsmen, but their personalities leave... something to be desired." ( The irony of her being the one saying as much was likely lost on her. ) "...Yet despite all of that, your team has proven themselves to be among the most capable in Atlas."

@unlockthestars for CLOVER EBI || ♥

[damnbrosius]

❝ what are you doing ? ❞ [from Aster]

Meme unknown but honestly who gives a damn

"Um...nothing."

Something he wasn't supposed to be doing? Ambrosius would never.

"Uhh... What are you doing?"

[scareqrowbranwen]

@unlockthestars liked for a starter for Pyrrha!

"Pyrrha!" Jaune ran to his teammate and partner, wrapping her up in a tight hug.

There had been so many moments he thought he might never see her, or any of team JNPR, again. He'd been in the Ever After for so long, it had seemed impossible that he'd ever get out.

"You guys are all okay right? Ren and Nora? They're alright too? You all made it here? And Oscar?"

[aestasrosis]

"I will take what is yours." [From Salem xoxo]

“ havent you taken enough ? ” summer’s voice cracked , tears building behind her eyes . after all this time , salem was still finding new ways to torment her — & it didn’t appear as though she’d be quitting anytime soon . summer didn’t know how much longer she could keep going .

“ i only have my daughters , my team — both of which you’ve taken me away from . ” she spat , desperately clinging to the fading memories of them that she still had . “ there’s nothing left for me to give you . ”

[hxntresses]

@unlockthestars asked:

❛ i would like to know what i can do to help. ❜ [from Hazel for Emerald]

Emerald sighs, glancing up at the tall man from her position slouched against the wall. It had been hard on her, changing allegiances, assisting those who were once their enemies. Having Hazel here too offered some comfort - especially given how he apparently cared enough for her to risk his life to allow her to escape from Salem - but... there was one who's presence she deeply missed, even if she hated to admit it.

"I don't know if you can, Hazel." She murmurs, gaze dropping towards the ground once more. Mercury, that idiot... Why couldn't he have just listened to her when she told him what she had overheard about Salem's real plan? Why did he let that damn scorpion split them up and take him away into the desert? Why did they have to now be on opposite sides? It hurt more than she liked to think about. They had been partners for so long, but now?

"We don't even know where Merc is. Or Tyrian, for that matter. We don't know what they're planning or when they're gonna do it." Her grip on her crossed arms tightens slightly. "If we really have to fight him, I..." She cuts herself off, the admission of what was practically her weakness being too painful to speak.

[unfcrtunatescn]

😳 [for Neptune? ^^]

@unlockthestars

"The way his nose wrinkles when he's focusing on something, it's cute,"

[caeloservare]

@unlockthestars because reasons*

It didn't seem so at first, but it was another heavy night. Gods know they've both seen enough of these already, but clearly they didn't care for mortal problems. James didn't recall how exactly they ended up on the floor instead of anything comfier, but it didn't matter now. Just like it didn't matter if the lights were off.

All that mattered was head rested on his still feeling thigh and the subtle trembles he politely pretended to not notice. All that mattered was keeping his hand gently rubbing circles on Qrow's shaking back.

There was no point in repeating I'm here or whatever else. James wouldn't lie to him nor he would keep stating the obvious. He was there and he was ready to both listen and stay. For once he had a truly good reason to skip some sleep.

[callsigntrixx]

@unlockthestars: Send ⭐️ (or multiple) for a headcanon about our muses. [One for each GL character]

CAMMIE & KAZU : Cammie is an absolute disaster in the kitchen, Kazu quickly learns. Girl can cook to survive, but she's surviving on the typical gamer girl diet when not eating in the mess -- that being cup noodles and energy drinks. Kazu takes it upon himself to try and teach her a few basics because he cannot handle how inept she is ( and the time spent together is legitimately enjoyable. ) Once she gets more confident in the kitchen, she actually cooks a big meal for the team on his birthday, both as a gift and a thank you.

CAMMIE & YASAMIN : After she and Yaz Mindshared, Cammie went through a period where she would replay the memories she had been granted access to -- seeing the Union through the eyes of someone who had actually been there, had been on their side. It changed how she viewed Yaz, and made her feel more comfortable approaching her. She's still the first person Cammie will talk to about her gen:LOCK related nightmares, when they happen.

CAMMIE & VAL : Val was the person Cammie grew the closest to the quickest. Even though they aren't as into Siege and online gaming as Cammie, the two frequently meet up in the Ether without the rest of the squad. Val introduces Cammie to more of the nightlife side, and while that ordinarily wouldn't really be her scene, they make it far more comfortable. It's also Val who Cammie first opens up to about her asexuality, in the same way that Val opened up about their gender identity.

CAMMIE & WELLER : When Cammie was restless upon first coming to base, she would frequently go and hang out with Weller in the lab on the nights where she wouldn't need to wake up early the next morning for training. They would watch old episodes of Doctor Who and Star Trek, but can never agree on which Doctor is the best. Cammie is partial to Ten.

CAMMIE & LEON : Being that she was the only member of the gen:LOCK team with zero military experience, Leon took it upon himself to try and give Cammie some extra training outside of her Holon. The two spent a few days at the shooting range, trying to get her more comfortable with firing a gun herself, with the idea that it would help it be easier in her Holon. It wasn't particularly successful, but Cammie appreciated that Leon took the time out of his schedule to try and help her -- especially when she learned he did it on his free time, and not under any orders.

relationship building

[deviousdoctor]

🍼 + Hazel and Arthur. :3

@unlockthestars

What do you get when your Dad's are two of Remnant's baddest bitches?

Olivia Rainart-Watts.

Raised in the EverNight Castle, Olivia was given a lot of freedom to explore who she was, and was encouraged to pursue any interest she might show a fancy in, because Hazel and Arthur knew they couldn't give her a normal childhood based on the paths they decided to walk. Thankfully, one of them was usually around to keep an eye on her, and mysteriously, the grimm seemed to leave the young girl alone.

Olivia is hard headed, intelligent, and tech savvy. She's proficient at coding, and engineering. She likes building weapons, disassembling things and putting them back together to see how they work. She loves reading about new things, and just getting new information. Aside from the people she was raised around, Olivia can be seen as brash, anti-social, and hard to interact with. She is not great at socializing.

She's awkward around Emerald and Mercury, because she's never really interacted with people around her age.

Olivia is a distance fighter, using a high powered sniper rifle, to take her enemies out from a distance, or to keep them at bay. Up close, she relies on speed over strength in a fight and her Semblance to help her create distance. As well as a pistol and knife. She's small. So she brings a knife to a fist fight, and a gun to a knife fight.

Olivia's semblance is Techno-pathy,if she's touches a piece of tech she can move it at will. There are limits to this, like how far she can move something from, and how many objects she can move at once, but it can be a dangerous and useful power.