Tags: OOC maybe, little angsty in Scara's, GN!Traveler mentioned exactly once,
TW: None that I know of,
I haven't played Raiden's story quests Or Met Kusanali in-game yet so they are probably OOC.
A/N: I hope you all enjoy this! Let me know if you have any prompts Or if there are any typos!
Word count: ~600 || Minimal editing - only spell-checked
Venti
He collects memories. Or at least that's what he’ll tell you.
Always up for an adventure, He loves going on a trip with his friends (or strangers).
He always ends up with a new song inspired by the day
In a few days, you may even find the bard singing these new songs in the town square.
Though if one was lucky enough to travel into his realm, they may be surprised to see an assortment of items he’d been given over the years.
A giant room filled with offerings and treasures of the past.
You’ll find everything from children’s drawings, flowers, and music sheets to Relics of old battles.
If you look closely you’ll find a Jumpy Dumpty encased in an anemo forcefield, placed far away from everything else.
His prized item is a scrap of brown fabric. It's torn and ragged from how old it is. Preserved with magic older than the Knights of Favonius themselves, this seemingly unimportant piece was a part of the Unnamed Bard’s cape.
Zhongli
With over 6000 years under his belt, He’s Collected a little bit of everything
He takes great pride in his collection
An assortment of Books, art, and of course, rocks line his home and teapot Realm
He also collects pressed flowers.
He’s particularly proud of how diverse his flowers are.
Ones from every nation as well as their seasonal variants. An eagle eye may be able to spot a few extinct flowers.
In his teapot, he has a beautiful pressed flower hanging in a frame above his desk. A glaze lily given to him by a late friend.
Raiden Shogun / Ei
It’s unintentional but she does have one.
Gifts given to her by the other Archons and her old friends have accumulated over the years.
Though she doesn’t care much for physical possessions, she finds no reason, nor want to get rid of them
So, she has rooms filled with musical instruments, old wines, and poems. The shelves filled with Liyuen books and a Custom polearm forged by the Geo Archon himself displayed on the wall. Outside the window is a garden filled with plants given to her by the Dendro Archon.
Another room is dedicated to gifts from her late friends.
There is one more room, off-limits to all but her, that contains every gift her sister had ever given her.
Nahida / Kusanali
She has a wide selection of gifts she's been given recently.
Books, Art supplies, artwork, plants, musical instruments, etc.
She’s even been given a Kamera.
Because of her…. Limited contact with the outside world, being able to have something to fiddle with is Celestia-sent.
All her gifts remind her she isn’t alone anymore.
She’s taken a liking to a Zither the Traveler gave her. She’s been practicing it every morning.
Maybe one day she can surprise her friends with a performance.
Bonus! Scaramouche / The Balladeer / Kunikuzushi
Yes but only out of necessity.
Yes, a necessity. A collection is a sign of intelligence, culture, and wealth as far as he is concerned.
He‘s a Harbinger, a nobleman of Snezhnaya. It would be odd if he didn’t have one.
Artwork is displayed across his estate. Classics from every nation, hand-picked by the top art curators of Teyvat.
Of course, he approved every painting before it went up on the wall.
There does seem to be an unusual amount of art depicting themes of abandonment and lonesomeness. Best to ignore it though, for your own safety.
In his room, there is an enormous traditional Inazuman painting depicting a golden hour shot of a family playing in a field. The pristine golden frame stands out in his dark purple room.
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Thanks for reading! I'm not very happy with Kusanali's and Raiden's. Maybe one day I'll revisit this and do them better.
If you have any suggestions for me, feel free to send them in! If you see any typos, etc. let me know!
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Tags: Crack/joke, Very OOC, "Dainsleif is divorcee" joke,
TW: cursing in Katheryn's, none that I know of
A/N: I made this in 20mins. It's fully Crack/ not meant to be taken seriously.
Word Count: 71 words | No editing/proofreading | OOC
Childe - Will start fights just to finish them
Rosaria - Looks like they will kill you and will kill you
Nahida - Is reading your mind as we speak
Dainsleif - Divorced and will make it your problem
Jean - One bad day away from their villian origin story
Cyno - Trying to set up for a joke in the middle of a conversation
Katheryn - Wishing that beating the shit out of people was an option
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Thanks for reading! I'm not very happy with this but i'm trying to get back into posting more. Maybe one day I'll revisit this and take this more seriously.
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This is my first Joke/crack post so please don't take this seriously.
sending your crush a survey form hcs
first years (and idia shroud) x reader (separate)
*ortho's is platonic, with reader having a crush on idia instead
author's note: insp. by that youtube trend! i haven't seen another writer do this for twst, but regardless this will be my own rendition and take on the trope! even though the gen concept is the same, each character has a different twist with theirs
general tags: gender neutral reader, fluff + attempt at humor, sfw, time skip after NRC graduation, not beta read, mix of text and images (for images, image desc/text version available for screen readers and those who prefer to read text over image)
wc: approx. 6k+ total (around 1k per character)
character: ACE TRAPPOLA
premise/trope: sending the survey form to Ace, who's already your signfinicant other
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
The initial reaction is nothing out of the norm for Ace. Sure he doesn't seenzone or ghost you, but his quick replies consist of him typing variations of "LMAO" and "ARE YOU FRFR", as well as laugh reacting the message itself.
He also asks you if you're planning on becoming an influencer or streamer or something along those lines, why else would you want to make and send him a form like that?
After a few minutes, though, he'll start trying to call you, mentioning/pinging you to make sure you answer. If you're able to ignore his calls, he's going to make sure your phone is unusable with the amount of notifications he sends your way. Hey, maybe you'll even click on it and answer the call on accident!
Ace, as your significant other, probably knows your schedule so he's fairly confident that you have nothing else better to do than to answer him (he wouldn't be spamming you otherwise), so he's smug and not surprised that you eventually answer him. The first thing he tells you on call is,
"You're so lame, we're literally dating?! By the way... did you actually send this to other people?"
Makes fun of you if you say he's the only one but he also thinks it's sweet, and he says as much in a tone that sort of comes off as mocking at first, but it's clear after the first few seconds that he does think it's cute.
He's mature enough if you say you've sent it to other people. Rather than jealous, he's smug at the fact that he's the last crush, he's the end game.
Tells you to stay on the call as he answers the form. You'll notice that even as he's making fun of you with each question, the things he says versus the things he types differ from one another.
(And even if it didn't, you've become an expert at figuring out how to read Ace Trappola)
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: did you know that i liked you (don't lie)
A: wtf did you downgrade me?? did i go from L O V E to L I K E...? damn 💔💔
Q: if yes, how did you find out
A: because you were ALWAYS clinging onto me in our NRC days 🙄 like come on could you not leave me alone for a little bit damn you really had to spend every minute with me and then after graduation ur still all over me tsk tsk
also you were all heart eyes whenever you looked at me I'm not dense!
Q: okay so did you ever like ME
A: the way i know you’re asking this so you can get some new material to make fun of me with. who did you get that bad attitude from huh 🤔
anyway unfortunately i did, and because i know you’re going to try to punt me for that i’m jOKING we’re literally together of course i did and do
Q: what do you like about me
A: [ticks the boxes: everything, about, me, other]
wowww maybe i do hype you up too much what is this behavior
Q: how did we meet
A: you were in trouble and i saved your butt no this is not historical revisionism
Q: most memorable moment(s) w/ me
A: to get the sap out, every moment with you is memorable awwww im so sweet, anyway now that i said that
- everytime we got in trouble w/ trein or crewel bc we kept passing notes
- group bonding activity by making fun with deuce (with love!)
- the time we got caught sneaking out by riddle, trey, AND cater like triple kill??
- i guessss our first date (see point three) (theyve NEVER let me forget it bruh)
Q: is there something you dont like abt me
A: well if were being serious there are just like there are things you find annoying about me but weve talked about it before and were working through it
anyway serious talk over!! if there are other replies to this let me know if i have to fight someone lol (or you can do it yourself and i can watch) (or just prank them or smth i support your rights AND your wrongs)
Q: answer this only if ur my s/o: ily
A: why are you being so cute today should i be worried? KIDDING i love you too
Q: ty for answering any last words?
A: its been a while since weve gone out, we should go on a date again tonight
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
Once Ace submits the form, he tells you to read his answers already, almost as if he's expecting you to speedrun through them.
You're totally free to make fun of him back for the things he typed out—he can try to complain or whine, even retaliate whatever you say, but the banter and playful arguing makes things more fun for him. He likes any and all of your attention, you know it as well as he does.
If you sent the form to anyone else, he asks if he can read their answers as well. He won't budge if you'd rather keep it private because the knowledge of him being the final choice bloats his head just fine, but wouldn't it be more fun to laugh at those who, to quote, "fumbled the bag" when it came to you?
(And, well, you can listen to him agree with the nice things they wrote about you, because he knows first hand just how lovable you really are and how lucky he really is to be with you)
When you get to the last question, he's grinning to himself—even without the camera turned on, you can just hear him smiling, like he knows that you're rolling your eyes.
Whatever, you can both share your sweet nothings in person, when the both of you get somewhere more comfortable to be more vulnerable with each other.
"So, you up for a date some time tonight? My treat!"
character: DEUCE SPADE
premise/trope: Deuce getting the form from someone he's highly admired for years
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
He doesn't answer you for a few minutes, even though it's considered rude to just view your message. You can see that he's viewed your message, for sevens' sake! Still, you send one final message telling him to take his time with answering—Deuce was probably panicking or overreacting behind the screens.
He was. He gets the message while he's at work, and he has to try very hard to swallow his shout—it would be bad if he alarmed his co-workers, after all!
Tries to answer—both your message and your form—during his break, but decides that he needs far more time than his work break would allow, so he tries to focus on his job until he can go home.
His hands hover over the keyboard, and he reads the things he types out over and over again just to make sure he doesn't have any typos. If he's made you wait this long, he'll at least try to have good spelling!
DEUCE : are you sure you sent this to the right person?
Deuce has a bit of a hard time grasping that you could even have a crush on him—he's harbored a huge crush on you for YEARS, an admiration turned romantic affection that he's been, unfortunately, made fun of for his whole NRC career.
(His friends made fun of him for being such a coward, but confessing seemed so out of the question years ago! He had to focus on becoming an honor student, and you were just so...???)
When you reassure him that, yes, you did mean to send it to him, he replies that he'll answer it A.S.A.P! The sudden vigor gives you whiplash, and out of fear of formality you have to tell him that he can be as honest as possible.
It takes Deuce an hour at least to send in his answers, but when you look them over later you'll find that although he's trying to be polite and is clearly holding back (it's alright, you can have a proper talk about this some other time), his answers are genuine and his sweetness shines through.
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: How do we know each other?
A: We both went to NRC and we shared a few classes, then we became friends
Q: Before this, did you know I liked you?
A: No?! Not at all?! I mean I knew you liked me as a friend, because we were friends, but like-like? Like as a crush?
I mean Ace and a few other people teased me about you liking me back then but I always thought it was a joke because you know? You’re you???
Q: Did you ever like me back?
A: I didn’t think I would say it this way but yes?! Of course? I would be blind not to!
Q: If yes, how long did the crush last?
A: [ticks the boxes: 3+ years, other]
Um am I supposed to answer 3+ if it's ongoing...?
Q: If you liked me, why didn't you tell me?
A: There were two main reasons… first I never thought I could have a chance with you, I didn’t want to ruin anything, second is just that I wanted to grow first into a better student and person, so I didn’t think I was ready to date either.
Q: What do you like most about me?
A: Do I say just one thing…? It’s kinda hard to choose, and this is super embarrassing, you know. I guess I like that you never look down on me for my past and the fact that I’m still… not very cool. Even though you tell me I am. I like that you try to help me in whatever way you can, and I like that you’re always one of the first people to defend me when a bunch of jerks feel like causing trouble. And when you ran into my mom that one time, you told
her really nice things about me (she told me even though you told her not to, sorry!) and I ended up liking you even more…
I just find you reliable and respectable and I’ve always wanted to catch up to you since you were (are?) so out of my league?
Q: Could you imagine yourself dating me?
A: Absolutely
Q: Thank you for answering! Sorry if this is awkward. Anything else to add?
A: Wait can you tell me how long you liked me for? And a few other things I kind of want an explanation :’) Should I send a form too or do I just DM you?
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
Aside from wanting some explanations (as much as you're willing to give), honestly, Deuce is a little distraught (okay, more than a little—the crush had never really disappeared even after graduation). He genuinely thinks he lost his chance with you. After all, the title was in the past tense!
No he didn't lose his chance, but he's gearing himself up to just accept that you saw something good in him to the point that you once liked him—that, in a way, gives him a sense of happiness.
Maybe you're a mind reader, or maybe you're just good at detecting Deuce's tone from his answers and later messages, because you let him know that you're very much still into him, and if he still is then maybe he's willing to give the both of you a shot...?
At that point Deuce is very much glad to be at home because he's grinning ear to ear, face flushed like the color of his alma mater dorm. He feels like those teenage girls from those movies he watched with his mom on occasion—the ones who got butterflies in their stomach.
It's the fastest he texts back yet, sending you a stream of messages that all form the answer of a resounding YES.
Yes, he does call his mom later that night and tells her that he has a date coming soon. His mom always did wonder if he'd ever find a significant other amidst his busy career.
(His mother teases him a bit, but as embarrassing as it is to be teased like he was still a high schooler, his happiness overthrows it)
DEUCE : HUH?? OF COURSE I WANT TO GO ON A DTEA WITH YOU??
DEUCE : *DATE sorry I got excited. obviously, duh.., wow i'm seriously still not very cool, huh
DEUCE : so... no pressure but when are you free to meet up?
character: JACK HOWL
premise/trope: two best friends with very obvious mutual pining but have never said a word about their feelings, and now they live far apart. you send the form to Jack for closure (or resolution)
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
He wants to ask if this is a joke (even though the form title said it was not a prank), but refrains from sending in what he initially typed out. If you were serious, and he thinks you are, then it wouldn't be right for him to doubt or question your feelings.
It's going to take him a while to actually fully process the form title and form description alone, but he lets you know that he's not ignoring you or anything, he just needs a hot minute
JACK : Don't worry, I'm not ignoring you, but I need a moment. By the way, do you really want me to answer the form? Or do you want to just... call.
For one reason or another, perhaps you wanting to gauge his own interest in you, or perhaps you needing some time before properly having that conversation with him, you request he answer the form first.
Jack doesn't exactly like it when people beat around the bush, but he knows it must have taken a lot of courage out of you to confess to him. Braver than him, really, who never had the strength to let you know what he felt for you, feelings that were apparently required all this time.
Later, Jack would laugh to himself (or with you) at how silly the both of you were, wallowing in angst over unrequited love that was never actually unrequited.
A part of Jack does wish he knew earlier, maybe the both of you could have been dating all this time, but perhaps this was the timing that was meant for him and you... not that Jack knew anything about destiny or fate.
His answers are serious, but not cold, not completely. Warmth lingers, mostly from you imagining him reading the words to you, imagining his expressions as he does so.
His answers are also quite honest, although you can picture him getting somewhat embarrassed over how vulnerable he's being. Maybe typing things out instead of immediately saying them verbally helps him be less shy and awkward about this, too.
And when you read them, you can easily identify his fondness and affection for you, the one he's always possessed. Really, it's a wonder that it took him spelling out his feelings for you to realize how much he adores you.
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: did u ever realize i more than liked you?
A: There were a few times where I really thought you might have liked me back, mostly by watching your body language, or the things my seniors (Leona and Ruggie) pointed out, but the “signs” felt so natural that I just pushed it aside.
Q: did u ever have feelings for me too?
A: Let me say something first: why are you immediately assuming that I don’t have the same feelings for you? Like you’re expecting me to reject you? Really, you’re so… anyway.
For the record, it’s not “did”, it’s “do”, I do have feelings for you, since we were students in NRC. That hasn’t changed even after we left and went our separate ways. And I don’t want to assume, and since I checked the other questions and you didn’t ask… I’ve probably liked you for just as long.
Look, I know I’m actually a lot more dense than I thought I would be, but I didn’t think you would be, too.
Q: did you ever want to date me?
A: I did, and I still do.
Q: if i said i still have feelings for you, and that i miss you, how would you feel?
A: I would say I’m the same, and that I wish we lived nearer each other so I could see you right now, and tell you these things in person instead of a form.
Q: jack when’s ur next vacation/free day :(
A: No vacation until next month, but I can free up my Sat-Sun if you want?
Q: what things do you like about me
A: Everything? Is that bad to say? Even though I tried to push you aw[a]y at first, you still tried to be my friend, and then we got closer and closer. You appreciate my space, but you also keep me company. I’m used to being alone, but I’m glad that I wasn’t because you were always around.
I think it would be easier to say what I don’t like about you, it’ll take less time.
Q: umm ive been asking so much, do u have any questions for me?
A: A few, though I can ask the rest later
1) Is there a certain type of place you would want to visit any time soon?
2) Is there anything you want from my hometown?
3) Just making sure, you’re still single, right?
4) Do you really want to stop liking me?
Q: jackkk i really miss you :((( huhuhu
A: i miss you too, more than i let you know. im sorry i rarely tell you that
Q: sorry im a mess, do u wanna add smth
A: please call me when you’re done reading this (or when you can)
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
It's difficult for Jack to proceed with the rest of his day, especially when you tell him you're going to read his response, when you haven't called him yet.
Thankfully you don't make him wait for too long, although Jack was willing to wait if you had other urgent matters to attend to, or if you just needed more time to compose your thoughts.
Once in call, Jack takes the initiative to steer the conversation to the topic at hand—your feelings for him, his feelings for you, and what that meant for your relationship going forward.
The both of you lived quite a ways apart, and while that wasn't necessarily ideal (Jack desperately wanted to see you and hold you in his arms right now), he was sure he had the ability to make it work with you, as long as you were willing to do the same.
Weekend trips to see each other, perhaps moving closer to each other and moving in together in the future, those weren't out of the question.
There were certain topics that could always be decided on later, and he lets you know as much; he just needed to call you now so he could tell you what he's always wanted to for years.
"Hey, don't get over me just yet, not when I've been wanting to see you again."
character: EPEL FELMIER
premise/trope: you have been flirting with Epel for years, even though the two of you are merely (unfortunately for you AND him) best friends. you send the form for fun, and get the retaliation you very well deserve
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
Seconds after sending the form, you're immediately laughing it off, launching excuses and reasons as to why you sent one (and made a form to begin with). In fact, even before you sent the link, you were already building it up to be "just another one of your flirtations" instead of what it really is
Epel loves you, really (and wow did it take him a while... and a whole bunch of people pointing out his feelings to actually realize it wasn't just the friendly kind of love), but he's very tired of... whatever was going on with the both of you
It's cute when you flirt with him to be honest, even though it's embarrassing and downright flustering more than half the time (probably the thing stopping him from ever trying to do the same unto you), but it always felt... nice. Even if he did lose his shit one too many times.
It'd feel even better if the both of you were actually dating, though
He doesn't think you've been flirting with him as a joke or anything, he'd definitely would've put a stop to it otherwise, but he still wants his feelings to be taken more seriously, and for you to consider that he is very capable of liking you back, and for you to actually give him a say
Well, this form would be a good chance for that, right?
His voice message is enough to make you nervous, the incoherent keyboard smash you sent right after is proof of it
"Hehe, just give me a few minutes, I'mma answer it properly!"
Epel tries to be smooth but his answers have some awkwardness to them, clearly attempting to emulate you and how you enjoy talking to him, but the attempts at flirting are not lost on you.
Still, you can just tell that it isn't just payback—he's very serious about the things he's writing, even with the quips and joking responses to your questions here and there.
It's his sheer honesty though, the way he writes like he just spills his feelings for you all over the keyboard without regard for any proper form, that ends up the most romantic and impactful.
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: hypotheticallyyyy, would u like me back
A: Why would you need hypotheticals when I DO like you back? (Also, didn't you say you "hypothetically" loved me? Why is it "like" now?)
Q: *shakes 8ball* would u date me if ever
A: The following is ticked:
- signs point to yes
- it is decidedly so
- without a doubt
- yes - definitely
- outlook good
- most likely
- other: My sources (my heart) says yes
Q: so, did u know ur the apple of my eye
A: You're so silly why am I even into vou..?
Right, it's because l'm apple-solutely a fool for you.
Q: epel why are u still here TT
A: WellI, if you want me to answer this seriously, it's because I'm getting impatient. I like/love you, you feel the same, we kind of act like we're dating half the time… actually a lot of people already think we're meant to be, so why aren't we dating yet? it's driving me crazy honestly, sometimes i think i'll just kiss you to shut you up whenever you think up some lame pickup line or when you want to hold my hand
Q: when'd ya realize u LOVED me <3- delulu
A: Vil pointed out that I didn't bite your head off when you called me cute
Q: whats ur favorite moment with me <3
A: When we went to my hometown w/ the rest of our schoolmates, and then we separated from our group so I could give you a personal tour of my home. You joked that you would get lost and that we were on a date so you needed me to hold your hand, maybe u did want to hold hands but I also knew your hands were cold be SOMEONE forgot their gloves. We held hands the whole tour, and be people recognize me everyone assumed we were dating… but you didn't care if people thought (realized) you loved me, as long I never found out.. and because I was dense, I didn't until I recalled that day again
Q: not to fish for compliments BUT i will. list EVERTHING you like about me <3
A:
1) everything ;) INCLUDING your flirting, believe it or not
2) the way you can tease me and poke fun at me w/o belittling me
3) when you call me "cute" it makes me feel the same as when u call me "cool"
4) the way u enable+join me in, as our friends would say, ; "being chaotic good"
Q: what do you hate about me hehehe
A: i hate that ur single and not dating me yet
Q: why did you finish this form epel
A: because i want to raise apple trees and make jam with you in the future
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
The both of you have always been the type to joke with one another. It's not that neither of you take to having serious conversations, but it's always been about things you wanted to vent about, or Epel's thoughts on his appearance and femininity, or a few other things the both of you felt like bringing up. Never a love life.
(You have asked him if he was in a relationship a few times since graduation, likely to see if you had to steer clear and fully give up on him. He's guilty to asking the same questions.)
For someone who flirted with him a lot, you never brought it up seriously before. Not since the incident with the ghost bride.
Of course, he knows he could have stepped up much earlier, that the both of you could have been dating even back in NRC, but perhaps he wanted to wait (until he eventually became impatient), or he needed reassurance or a sign.
Epel's not very sure, and he doesn't think there's one definite reason, but that's besides the point. He finally got to tell you his feelings, and even though you've more than hinted that you feel the same, he wants to hear it from you this time, without you taking it back or pushing it as a joke it never was.
He has his moments of insecurity, too many to count especially in the past, but when he rings you on the phone and you pick up immediately, he's full of confidence, grinning in anticipation of what's to come.
"So, if I said I loved you, too, what would'ya think about it?"
character: SEBEK ZIGVOLT
premise/trope: pretending the form you're making him answer is a regular survey you need participants for
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
If asked, you pretended it was a requisite you desperately needed participants for because Sebek would definitely take some time off his ever busy schedule to help a friend out. He gets it, getting participants is difficult! And because he's such a good friend, obviously he'll take some time out of his day to answer your survey!
Asks if he should send the form to Malleus and Lilia too but you absolutely refuse. You cite that they've exceeded the maximum age range, an answer Sebek readily accepts. An age range, how diligent of you to put that into consideration!
You can expect him to answer your form as soon as he's able to, and he tells you as much!
SEBEK : What an odd research topic. I never knew this was one of your interests! Still, I applaud you for your dedication and for your interest in studying fae; I shall aid you in your study! And if you have anything more to ask, feel free to call me any time!
He is... more than confused when he goes over the questions. It's always important to read all the questions before answering a test, so he employs the same tactic when he looks at the survey. He's not sure if he regrets it, but his throat certainly hates him for it—choking on nothing but his own spit.
His instincts tell him to message you IMMEDIATELY, face flushed at the idea of you playing a joke, making a fool out of him, but then... he stops himself from doing so.
You're clearly teasing him, yes, but all the same he's curious about your motives, about how you would react to his answers, about the answers you want to get out of him... or anyone else. Did you send the form to anyone else? What if you were getting answers from other people?
Oddly enough, what motivates him to answer instead of interrogating you about the form is the idea of someone else sending in the form before him. He can't have that! He had to show that he was your most reliable friend, the one you could count on if you really needed help.
Most of his answers are predictably... Sebek, loud even in text, honest in his confusion and feelings. Well, in the ones you allow him to type anyway. Probably your fault with your choice of questions. Still, it's enough to reassure you of his feelings, that you weren't just delusional and seeing things.
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: When you see a picture of me, what emotions are you likely to feel?
A: The following is ticked:
- Happy, Glad, Pleased
- Shy, Nervous, Hesitant
- Ecstatic, Excited, Motivated
- Delighted, Charmed, Exhilarated
- other: You don’t have a study at ALL, do you? How brave to fool me like this!
Q: What traits do you associate with me?
A: The following is ticked:
- charming
- bewitching
- endearing
- lovable
- good-looking
- fascinating
- other: If you’re going to list everything, why even give the option for other?
Q: With this vague scale, how would you rate your feelings for me?
A: [Sebek selects the choice with the highest rank]
Q: How compatible do you think you are with me on a scale of… on a scale?
A: [Sebek selects the choice with the highest rank]
Q: If I asked you on a date, how likely are you to say yes
A: [Sebek selects the choice with the highest rank]
Q: How sure are you of the extent of your feelings for me
A: [Sebek selects the choice with the highest rank]
[ SECTION BREAK / NOT A QUESTION ]
Not a question but based on my pre-existing research, it seems our feelings are quite similar! Just sharing!
Q: Hi, I will finally allow you to rant away now :) Thanks for answering this!
A: This was not only the most ridiculous test/survey I have taken in my LIFE, but also the most DIFFICULT. The way I’m not allowed to explain myself, well, expect that I will most CERTAINLY be explaining myself at a later date. It has to be on a later date because WHY DID YOU PUT A CHRACTER LIMIT ON THI
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
Are all humans so... odd and creative when it comes to expressing their feelings? Was this an expression of your feelings? Was this you wanting to court him, or perhaps asking him to court you?!
Sebek's thoughts are all over the place, but they bring out the feelings he thought had died down after graduation. Whatever charm you had placed on him had never worn off, remaining even when you weren't in his presence.
Before typing out his (very lengthy) paragraph of a text message, a paragraph more suited for an email, really, Sebek thinks of two things.
First, that Briar Valley needs better cell reception—a bunch of your text messages just came in, asking if he was answering the form, or if he was busy and got called on to do something, or if he was plain ignoring you.
(Well, by your texts, he at least knows he's the only one you've sent the form to. That gives him far too much pride than it should)
Second, that he wasn't in Briar Valley right now (the younger him never would have thought of thinking such a thing), or that you were in Briar Valley right now, so he could go up to see you and express his feelings most appropriately.
He supposes a text will do for now. A nicely worded text, if he can't send a letter (he could, but it would take too long). He can just... do something more romantic later.
SEBEK :
DEAREST HUMAN! Even with our time apart, you are still as confounding and befuddling and CONFUSING as ever, you and your unusual ways of showing what I presume to be your affections for me, or at the very least signaling your interest, gathering information to analyze my own interest levels!
Admittedly your attempt was, for the lack of a better way to phrase it, lacking good prose, unpoetic, and extremely weird, but nevertheless your feelings have reached me. Somehow, you have managed to render me speechless (for a few minutes), and you, in spite of your general lack of romanticism, continue to set my heart ablaze.
With that said, even though I find your methods cowardly, I accept your advances, but I ask we hold off from pursuing anything until I can tell you in person.
That is to say, I want for us to meet again.
[ BONUS ! ]
character: ORTHO SHROUD (& IDIA SHROUD)
premise/trope: sending a form to your crush's younger brother, Ortho, mostly because you don't want to commit to confessing to Idia yet
HOW HE REACTS WHEN YOU SEND THE FORM LINK
He already knew you had feelings for his brother, but there's a different type of happiness in knowing you're willing to admit it (at least to him, if not yet Idia)
It's one thing to like his brother, and it's another thing to be able to say it. From his observations (of you, of others, and the games his brother played) and research (on online forums... and also the games his brother played), there was that probability that you would be ashamed of yourself for liking Idia, his wonderful but flawed brother. He's glad you don't seem to think that way.
That aside, he thinks you sending him the form is fun! He's more than willing to answer anything you want to know (whether it's just about him or if it's something to help you get closer to his brother)
Plus, he got called your BFF! :D
ORTHO : Your secret is safe with me! Don't worry q(≧▽≦q) My metaphorical lips are sealed!
When it comes to answering, he's straight to the point but cute, even when he says things that could come off as burns towards you or his brother. Most of all, it's very clear that he not only adores his brother, but that he cares for you, too.
HOW HE ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
Q: hi ortho! first of all, i missed youuu 💙
A: I missed you too! I haven’t seen you since graduation ＞︿＜
Q: so since i’m sure you know i like idia, when/how did you realize?
A: I was walking with you to class one day when your heart rate increased! I was really scared that something had happened to you ::>_<:: I ran a few tests out of concern, even though you were confused about why I wanted to do that. Everything was normal when I checked it, but when I suggested my brother help investigate the anomaly your heart rate rose again!
Q: just making sure, do you think idia has a clue that i like him
A: Oh, absolutely! He… just kidding! Not at all! I never told him, even though I wanted to sometimes, but even if I did I don’t think he would belive me! My brother is not dense, he gets flustered by you a lot, but I think he’s too in denial that it’s possible you like him!
Q: do you think idia likes me too
A: That’s a secret! Please confess to my brother first, or wait for him to confess!
Q: its okay with u if i dated him, right?
A: I approve! I like you very much o(^.^)o Me and Idia always have fun with you!
Q: serious question do you think idia would open to dating right now?
A: Hmmm I think it’s better that you talk to him about it! I know the both of you can come to an agreement that you’ll both be happy with ( ˇ v ˇ )
Q: aside from the fact that you love your brother and that you like me, why do you think we’re good for one another?
A: I have prepared multiple answers for this question!
[ 1 ] Because you like him!
[ 2 ] Because you like me, too! ヾ(•ω•`)o
[ 3 ] Because you understand and accept Idia without forcing him to change.
[ 4 ] Because you know when Idia wants space and when he wants to hang
out with you.
[ 5 ] Because you smile brightly around him and he smiles brightly around you.
Idia is happier seeing you than seeing Gakemo live, or getting an SSR!
Q: do u have any tips for meee
A: Just be yourself! ヾ(≧ ▽ ≦)ゝ
Q: if i get rejected by idia, are you still down to be my little brother? hihi
A: I don’t want to tell you the probabilities of anything, but you should have more faith in yourself! And of course! o((>ω< ))o
AFTER HE ANSWERS THE FORM
The chances are, either he gives you enough assurance to confess to Idia in the coming days/weeks, or he convinces you to wait it out when the time is right—dating sims usually had confession scenes at very specific and special locations, right? Maybe you had to wait for a sign.
Either way, it's hard not to believe you have a chance when Ortho tells you—not because of his godly skills (seriously, what kind of genius is Idia?) in analyzing data and making predictions based on probabilities, but because Ortho's the one who knows him best, who's always going to be there when he needs it.
How can you not trust him when he implies (implies, only so he won't take the chance from his brother to confess to you properly) that his brother might just have a crush on you, too?
After a while, the conversation divulges from Idia to simply catching up with Ortho, asking him how he's been doing, setting up a day where the both of you could play a few online games together (with and without Idia), but his sweet messages remain in your head all day.
ORTHO : Even though I want you to date my brother as soon as possible (please I promise the probability of him liking you back is much higher than you think!), I promise I won't interfere, so take your time!
ORTHO : Even without dating him, I already see you as my other big sibling anyway \^o^/
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[ 1 ] made this in 2 days because i was just really tired from school and wanted a break, but wanted something a little less taxing brain power wise than a one-shot. i've had this idea in my head for a few months now so i thought i would finally write it out!
[ 2 ] figuring out how someone would type is a struggle, so i had to make guesses based on how they write the valentine letters + voice lines, then take some liberties based on their relationship dynamic with the reader + the tone of the premise
[ 3 ] epel: "because I want to raise apple trees and make jam with you in the future", referencing one his suitor suit (the groom outfit, i forgot what it's called in EN) voice lines
[ 4 ] speaking of epel, i asked for ideas basically on what dynamics people liked with him. unfortunately i couldn't employ EVERY idea, i mostly went with @ / syl-lithy 's with a dash of everyone elses. ig ill just have to use the other dynamics in some other work for epel 😌
Sometimes all it takes it one somebody to be different and not give a fuck. The don’t give a fuck will catch on. Stop hiding your kink and who the fuck you are, somebody out there needs your example.
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Thank you.
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Note- this ended up being kind of a character analysis so I hope you enjoy an in-depth exploration of how I characterize the first years.
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At first, you would only trail after Ace and Deuce because of Grim's involvement, cleaning up the messes they left behind.
Once you got to know them though, you started hanging out with them outside of fixing their mistakes.
It didn't take long for you to be adopted into the first year friend group.
You adore all of them and, with some time, they come to adore you.
Upon meeting all the first years, you realized one crucial fact:
None of these boys have any self preservation.
Ace and Deuce's squabbling and scheming have gotten them into more than one inopportune situation.
You've had to hold Epel back from punching someone who called him cute one too many times.
Jack refused to take care of himself no matter how many times you urged him to practice healthy self care.
And Sebek of courses has screamed at many people for undermining the importance of the Great Malleus Draconia.
You always have to come prepared when you hang out with them, often carrying a full first aid kit and snacks to class with you.
People around NRC have taken to calling you the campus mom.
While your love and affection is reserved for the first year group of friends, if someone come up to you needing a band-aid, you are happy to oblige.
You do a lot for the first years and sometimes they forget to thank you for it, but you know they love you.
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Deuce Spade comes to you for tutoring.
Seven knows he needs all the homework help he can get.
He's a bit slow to understand complex concepts so alchemy is his worst class.
Now you aren't at the top of your class but your a quick learner and you are very good at explaining.
Deuce has called you for homework help in the middle of the night many times.
You always smile and talk him through the assignment, explaining the details when he gets stuck.
He just wants to be a good honor student and you really admire him for that.
He's told you how much he wants to make his mom proud of him and you do everything you can to help him feel proud of himself.
When he gets a B- on a test you helped him study for, he's beyond excited to show you his progress.
And he didn't even need to sign a contract for it!
You tell him how proud you are of him and he almost bursts into tears.
He immediately texts his mom a picture of his test.
He's so happy to finally be on his way towards a new future.
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Ace Trappola comes to you for impulse control.
He has a big mouth.
There's no way to sugarcoat it. He speaks his mind and gets into a lot of trouble for it.
While you love how honest and upfront he is, you cannot condone the fights he's gotten into because of this.
You are aware that Riddle would be furious about one of his first years tainting the Heartslabyul reputation so you make sure to stop the quarrels before they start.
Ace has a few tells when he's about to say something stupid.
For example, the corner of his mouth quirks up when he knows he could destroy someone's whole career in a few seconds and his eyebrows twitched when he starts getting annoyed.
He doesn't mean to be contrary, he just hates when people don't get what they deserve.
So when he sees some thugs saying something mean about another student, he's going to march up to them and give them a piece of his mind.
When this happens, you grab his shoulder and lead him off somewhere quiet to cool down.
He has a very strong sense of justice but you're still at a school.
You report the bullies to a teacher and go do something relaxing with Ace.
Usually you color in coloring books.
He insists that he's not a kid and he doesn't need coloring books, but it's actually really calming and fun.
While he's not an absolute hot-head, he's headstrong and sometimes needs someone to reign him back in until he can learn how to regulate his impulses by himself.
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Epel Felmier comes to you for comfort.
It can be really difficult being in Pomefiore, constantly being poked and prodded, being criticized on your body and your etiquette and your posture.
Epel keeps a delicate persona while he's around other people but when he drops it whenever he's with just you.
He feels comfortable enough to use his real accent and slouch because he knows your the only person who wouldn't judge him for it.
When he's especially upset with Vil on a particular day, he practically sprints to Ramshackle and vents all his frustrations to you while you brush his hair.
He can't really be vulnerable with anyone else, even himself but you helped him to allow himself to feel.
Sometimes he'll just barge into your room and throw his arms open for a hug.
He's always welcome when he needs any kind of comfort.
You listen when he talks and just sit with him when he needs the reaffirmation.
You know how insecure he is about his masculinity and that he doesn't want to be perceived as so fragile and feminine.
But looks don't amount to masculinity.
How other people perceive you doesn't matter as long as you know who you are and you allow yourself to be that person.
It's a bit hard, since Epel has to change quite a bit to fit into the Pomefiore mold but being with you helps him remember who he is and who he wants to be.
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Jack Howl comes to you for self care.
He's obviously very determined about his goals and aspirations but sometimes his determination turns into obsession.
When this happens, he won't let himself rest or eat until he's satisfied with his own performance.
He tries to push himself to work harder, hike farther, run faster.
It often just leaves him with exhaustion and a feeling of inadequacy.
Oftentimes, you've had to drag him to his bed when he stays up late exercising.
He just doesn't know how to practice healthy self-care while still striving for self improvement.
You teach him that self-care is the exploration of things that make you happy and help your brain and body to relax.
He eventually discovers that he really enjoys crochet.
He tries to brush it off, saying that crochet isn't manly or that the Savanaclaw students would make fun of him.
You assured him that it does make him any less masculine to enjoy something stereotypically associated with femininity and that it's actually very brave of him to do something that others may not understand.
The two of you crochet together every other evening and listen to audiobooks, usually romance mysteries.
He says he doesn't actually care about the romance bit but you always catch him smiling when the main characters finally kiss.
Being with you has helped him develop healthy habits and take care of himself more.
He really appreciates how you always try to help him stay healthy but you also will take no sh-- if he is too hard on himself.
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Sebek Zigvolt comes to you for safety.
It took him a really long time to accept you onto the friend group and an even longer time to trust you.
He never knew your intentions of aspirations and he didn't trust that weird little cat companion of yours.
You'll just be a troublemaker and he wants you nowhere near him or the young master.
No matter how many times you offer to help him study for a test or try to give him some cookies you made, he refuses to like you.
That is, until one particularly difficult day of training for the knights.
Sebek had been a bit off his guard on that day which made him susceptible to surprise attacks from his sparring partner.
He came out of the training session with more than a few bruises.
When you came to visit the Diasomnia dorm to offer him a slice of cake, he tried his best to hide the injuries but you saw right through him.
He protested as you pulled out your first aid kit but you silenced him with a glare that reminded him a little too much of his mother.
He sat down on his bed and took off his shirt so you could tend to his bruises.
He whined like a little baby when you applied isopropyl alcohol to his cuts, to which you rolled your eyes and kept putting bandages on his wounds.
He actually really likes being doted on, but he'd never admit it to a lowly human like you, even if he does really need the hug you give him after.
No matter how hard he tries to escape, once you've noticed an injury he has, you've already fixed it up and kissed it better before he can say The Great Master Malleus Draconia.
He's used to sticking it out and bearing his pain on his own, physical and emotional so it means a lot to him to have someone else caring about his hurt.
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They all love you with all their hearts and see you as a true friend and protector of physical/emotional well-being.
Though you love to help people in any way you can, some particularly nasty students try to take advantage of your good nature.
They ask you for more than you can give them, knowing you won't be able to say no.
They pester you constantly asking you for the treats and snuggles that are reserved for your close friends.
They'll even start venting to you without permission, stressing you out with their overwhelming problems.
When someone like this keeps bugging you, rest assured that they are going to get their a$$ beat.
Your friends first use the raw intimidation, standing behind you with murder in their eyes as an obnoxious pesterer talks to you.
That usually scares them off but if they continue to bother you, one of the first years, usually Jack will corner them in a secluded area to tell them to leave you alone.
If it still doesn't work, that's when it gets violent.
They know you would never condone any of them getting into fights but as long as it's for your honor, they are ready to throw hands.
They may get in trouble with the headmaster but they don't care that much.
Not even Jack will regret decking someone who was harassing you.
When you get sick or injured, the boys are practically your servants.
You tell them that they really don't have to do anything for you but after all you've done for them when they're vulnerable, they need to repay the kindness.
Anything you need or want will be yours immediately.
Ace takes notes for you in the classes you miss.
Deuce makes you tea every single day.
Epel sets you up with any books or movies you need.
Jack just sits by your bed, holding your hand so you don't get lonely in your room.
Sebek will 100% rush around getting you anything you need, from food to tissues to pads.
Ask and you shall receive.
They all just want to show you how much they love you and how much you mean to them.
You've done a lot for each of them and there's no denying that you are a very important person in the first year friend group.
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