decaydes is a private bnha next gen oc written by monarch (any/all, 22); heavily affiliated with @pomegrave & @patronsxints.
a study in a crumbling legacy held up by puppet strings, the end will always justify the means, & devotion was never meant to be a bloodless act.
@pomegrave sent in an offering: " we deserve an epilogue written in fire and blood. "
you laugh. it's a strange sound coming from your mouth after a life time of knowing no such sound; the shapes of the noise are odd and unknown to you after all these years. but they have this effect on you, you've come to realize, that no one else ever does. todoroki zakuro makes you laugh, and that is a feat in and of itself because its not a thing that very many people can claim.
(maybe your sibling could. and perhaps your mother could, once upon a time. but no one can now, no one but them.)
" is that so, darling? " you ask them, fingers trailing featherlight across their cheek. you enjoy seeing them like this, burning bright enough to be the sun to light up your dreary, half-deaf part of japan's underworld - your father would be disapproving, you know, but that only makes you commit to your own choices harder.
your hand stills, cupping their face. " what sort of funeral pyre are we lighting today, zaku? i'm oh-so curious. "
send an emoji/series of emojis for my muse to answer any of the following questions in character! for some questions, there are fields italicized and bolded for you to fill in with the name of a person/place/event/etc in the muse's life. please remember to fill in these spaces in order for the question to make sense! each emoji is described in case you can't see them, and they are listed alphabetically. ♡
✈️ AIRPLANE — have you traveled anywhere that helped you discover something about yourself and/or about the world?
😠 ANGRY FACE — how easy or difficult is it for you to express your emotions? if you find it difficult, what do you think is holding you back?
🎨 ARTIST PALETTE — what are some hobbies that you like to partake in? do you think they're just to pass time or to distract yourself, or do you believe some of them potentially have therapeutic outcomes for you?
🎈 BALLOON — what is something you've created and/or accomplished recently that you're proud of?
🖤 BLACK HEART — what would you say is the darkest thought you've ever experienced? what do you think caused you to have that thought? have you ever planned on or fantasized about acting on it?
🏹 BOW AND ARROW — if there's something from your past that you'd give anything to go back in time and redo, what is it?
💔 BROKEN HEART — is there anyone in your life you wish you had a better relationship with? if so, how come? what makes this person important to you?
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE — what is your favorite holiday and why?
🌙 CRESCENT MOON — what would you say is your current biggest dream and/or career aspiration and why?
❌ CROSS MARK — how would your life be different if [name of person] had never been in it? would it be better or worse?
⚔️ CROSSED SWORDS — do you have any skills that you are absolutely grateful you have and that mean a lot to you? how do you usually use these skills? would they come in handy if someone you cared about was in trouble?
🔮 CRYSTAL BALL — what is a core memory from your childhood that you think defines you today?
🗡️ DAGGER — what is something or someone you know you can't afford to lose? how far are you willing to go to make sure you don't lose it/them?
💧 DROPLET — are you grieving something or someone? do you feel like you lost something or a part of yourself with it/them?
😶🌫️ FACE IN CLOUDS — is there something you're hiding from the people you love? if so, how urgent is it for them to hear it? what's holding you back from sharing it?
🍂 FALLEN LEAVES — how would you metaphorically describe your life and the journey(s) you've been on?
👻 GHOST — is there someone or something that you feel is missing from your life? do you know if there's any way to find it/them?
🩶 GRAY HEART — what kind of friend do your friends consider you to be (mom friend, uncle friend, funny friend, etc) and why? what do you think this says about your personality?
🤝 HANDSHAKE — do family or platonic relationships mean more to you? or do they mean different things to you?
❤️🔥 HEART ON FIRE — what angers you the most? what triggers this anger, and how do you cope with it? what does this anger feel like, if you had to describe it?
💋 KISS MARK — if you had to share a romantic kiss with a loved one, where would you share that kiss and why? are you thinking about giving this romantic kiss somewhere other than the other person's lips?
✝️ LATIN CROSS — are you a religious person? did you grow up religious? does your faith mean anything to you today?
🩵 LIGHT BLUE HEART — what do you fantasize about the most often (generally/sexually/etc)? are there any people that are significant to or that you can see in this fantasy and why?
⚡️ LIGHTNING BOLT — how has [significant event in muse's life] impacted you? what has it made you realize about yourself? about others? about the world?
💄 LIPSTICK — have you had any romantic or sexual experiences that made you realize something about yourself?
🪄 MAGIC WAND — would you describe yourself as a superstitious person (someone who believes in superstitions)? do you believe in luck?
❤️🩹 MENDING HEART — how strongly do you experience your emotions? does it depend on who you're interacting with and/or the context of the situation?
🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what song lyrics do you think most accurately describe you? your journey through life? who you are as a person?
🫂 PEOPLE HUGGING — generally speaking, do you feel very supported by the people in your life? how strong and cohesive is your support system, if you have one? do you often feel like you're at the front of the line or pushed to the side by the people in your life?
❤️ RED HEART — what is/are your love language(s)? how do you use it/them to communicate your feelings about others?
💞 REVOLVING HEARTS — who and/or what are you most grateful for in your life?
🎀 RIBBON BOW — how confident are you with your physical appearance? is there anything about it that you are insecure about? is there anything about it that you are happy about or gives you confidence? how do you think people perceive you based on your physical appearance?
🧪 TEST TUBE — if you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what is one thing you absolutely have to resolve and/or do before then?
🤔 THINKING FACE — what three emotions tend to dominate your mindset? do you know why they do?
💭 THOUGHT BALLOON — is there something or someone you find yourself thinking about more often than other things? if so, why do you think you do this?
💀 SKULL — how has [name of person] 's death influenced your outlook on life, if anything?
☀️ SUN — would you describe yourself as more of an introvert or extrovert, or are you somewhere in between? how come?
🪽 WING — if you could choose to have one superpower for a day, what would it be and why? what would you do with it?
✍️ WRITING HAND — what is one thing you wish you were better at? this can be a tactical skill, social skill, hobby, etc.
send 🚢 or ( 'SHIP' ) if you ever considered shipping our characters romantically and want me to fill out the following form for our muses. bold all that definitely applies, italicize what could potentially apply. feel free to add more if you think certain options are missing or you just want to add more.
do i ship our characters together?: yes | no | not yet but maybe soon
would i like to ship with you?: yes | maybe, i'm willing to try | no
type of relationship i could see: childhood or high school sweethearts | exes | engaged | married | long-term relationship | crushes | unrequited love | fling | long distance | online relationship | just dating | new relationship | toxic lovers | friends with benefits
tropes i'd enjoy writing for them: friends to lovers | enemies to lovers | exes to lovers | fake relationship / dating | forbidden love | grumpy and sunshine | star-crossed lovers | surprise pregnancy | second chance | soulmates | amnesia / mistaken identity | forced proximity | secret relationship | slow burn relationship
would i rather plot first or jump right in and see where it goes?: develop their relationship first | jump right in | something in between ( what specifically? )
what now?: let's plot something | send me shippy memes | i'll send you shippy memes | write me a random starter | i'll write you a random starter
anything else i want you to know about me / my character / my shipping habits: ( put whatever you want here )
actions speak louder than words
non - verbal / action prompts from yours truly.
(add a "swap" to swap the sender/receiver in the prompt (or just do it manually).)
back, sender gives receiver a back hug.
beckon, sender beckons receiver closer with a finger.
blood, sender cleans blood off of receiver.
book, sender helps receiver get a book from a higher part of the shelf.
care, sender takes care of receiver when they're sick.
catch, sender catches receiver by the waist after they bump into each other.
choke, sender saves receiver from choking by giving them the heimlich.
cold, sender places their jacket over receiver's shoulders.
cry, sender wipes tears off receiver's face with their thumbs.
dance, sender sticks a hand out to receiver and invites them to dance.
dip, sender skinny dips in front of receiver and invites them to join.
dog, sender's dog pulls them in receiver's direction.
drive, sender drives receiver somewhere in their car.
drag, sender drags receiver into a room and closes the door behind them.
draw, sender draws receiver like one of their french girls.
face, sender turns receiver's face towards them.
flower, sender gives receiver a flower.
footsie, sender initiates footsie with receiver under the table.
forehead, sender presses their forehead against receiver's.
grab, sender grabs receiver's wrist to stop them from leaving.
jump, sender jumps onto receiver's back.
kiss, sender kisses receiver.
link, sender links arms with receiver while walking.
massage, sender offers receiver a massage.
patch, sender patches up receiver's wounds.
piano, sender teaches receiver how to play the piano.
pin, sender pins receiver's hands behind their back.
pluck, sender plucks something out of receiver's hair.
press, sender presses receiver against a wall.
propose, sender proposes to receiver.
quiet, sender gestures for receiver to be quiet.
rest, sender rests their head on receiver's shoulder.
serenade, sender serenades receiver with a song.
sign, sender walks into a sign and receiver sees.
size, sender measures the size of their hand against receiver's.
shoes, sender removes receiver's shoes for them.
sun, sender rubs sunblock onto receiver's back.
tattoo, sender gives receiver a tattoo.
tie, sender helps tie receiver's tie.
tuck, sender tucks receiver's hair behind their ear.
umbrella, sender lets receiver under their umbrella.
warning, sender presses a knife against receiver's neck as a warning.
zip, sender needs receiver's help to zip up the back of their dress.
(Sentences from various sources for spies and/or secretive muses. Adjust phrasing where needed)
"I know this isn't easy for you, but remember that you were trained for this kind of situation."
"Why did you do it? Betray your country?"
"I like to consider myself a fairly good poker player, which requires me to read my opponent's tells and know when he's bluffing."
"I'd prefer to avoid any additional unnecessary deaths."
"I'm impressed! You have quite the knack for deception!"
"People are going to say things about me, and I want you to know that I'm not like that."
"What are you looking for now?"
"You're on a need-to-know basis, and you don't need to know."
"There really aren't any normal days in this job, are there?"
"Yes, I have killed before. Legitimately. More or less."
"The first time I killed someone, the guy was a trained killer. If I hadn't pulled the trigger, I'd be dead. But I still didn't sleep that night or the next. I'm just saying, the first time's rough."
"You know the rules: no real names, no backstories."
"You are my contingency plan."
"This little task force that you and I call our day job sometimes requires some, shall we say, bureaucratic manoeuvring to keep it alive and free from political modelling."
"You may be used to facing death all the time, but I'm not!"
"This whole thing is a trap!"
"In the case of a mole, no one should be above suspicion."
"This isn't a game."
"You know, a lot of people would be scared by this. Most, actually."
"We're engaged in a delicate, volatile operation, and you're pursuing a vendetta!"
"You never really know anyone in this trade."
"I don't believe in bad luck."
"Nobody is untouchable."
"If I can find you, then they can find you."
"You've been following me since I arrived, haven't you?"
"I think it's best that you lay low for a while. I'll take you to a secure location."
"If you have something to offer, now would be the time."
"He knew we were coming. He was just waiting for us to show up."
"I must say, you are always exactly what you seem."
"Are you willing to make a bargain?"
"I didn't ask for this assignment. I want to make that clear."
"The best lie - the one that's easiest to remember with consistency - is the one that's based on the truth."
"I don't believe that anybody's coming to look for you."
"This is a war of variables and unknowns, and all we can do is watch, surmise, and react."
"Not everything is as it seems."
"I don't trust any of them. Do you?"
"If I'm going to do this job, I need to know what it is I'm dealing with."
"When you're two people at the same time, one of them is bound to trip the other."
"What I'm about to tell you is classified, but I think it's about time you knew what you were dealing with."
and they sat together. at the edge of the end. watching the world burns. perhaps a hero would see such flames as a funeral pyre. but certainly not our sweet persephone alight with rage and not our darling hades from the stone garden. but they were not heroes, after all they were monsters. villains. antagonists to a great a good. this scorched earth precedes them as they step forward. gloved hand in gloved hand. to be wed in a ring flames is quite romantic, don't ya think? ( indie next gen bnha ocs @decaydes and @pomegrave penned by monarch and ofelia. template. )
