KAYNETH EL MELLOI ARCHIBALD of FATE/ZERO by percival (he/him, 30+)
app. stats. meta analysis. thread tracker. permanent starter call. relationship post. rules under readmore
⎛ affiliated with ❲ . . . ❳ @isolaradiale ⎠
⎛ housed in ❲ . . . ❳ house 116 ⎠
⎛ ranked ❲ dwarf, 10/5/24❳ ⎠
a study in [ . . . ] the world as a canvas. letting go of tradition. forging your own path. love for the sake of love, art for the sake of art. death and rebirth. the meaning of honor. pride where pride is due, humility where humility is due.
rules tba. but tldr affiliated but will interact with indies!
kayneth's a mess and who knows if this will be good for him or not.
anyway, its me ⎛ hi im the problem its me ⎠ percival and i love kayneth unironically and its my sacred goddamn duty to do what nasu failed to pull together!!!! enjoy your stay here
i am drawing my icons not all threads will have them because i am slow and need to rest my wrists here and there!
HE DOES NOT BOTHER to even introduce himself as he begins speaking. why should he? they are outdoors ! the stranger can leave if he chooses !
"you there," he begins, because the man near to him is clearly a peculiarity, and he's always been naturally curious. "may i ask you a question? well, first i suppose i should ask if you'd accompany me along on a philosophical conundrum."
Since arriving to Spirale ⎛ and escaping the horrible influence of the world of mages ⎠ Kayneth had found a certain sort of peace. He spent his days painting and drawing- his skills had been quickly recognized by the people in Fibonacci, and he'd made quite a few connections. But he made sure to take time to visit the other wards- to not simply distance himself by staying among the elites ⎛ because he had always been lonely, and that had only made him lonelier- ⎠ . It was on one such day that he found himself in the situation- approached by a stranger who wished to speak of philosophy.
❝ I am not opposed to talks of philosophy, ❞ comes his reply, the sketchbook he carried with him closed with a soft sound, because in such a situation, he was meant to give his full attention. That was the polite thing to do, whether or not he wished to return to his leisurely sketching. That could come later ⎛ he had all the time in the world for that, because there was something timeless about Spirale. Sometimes it felt like he had been spirited away by the fae. Funny, he'd feared such a thing as a child, paying his respects to the courts where it was due- yes, the fae visited the gardens at his home, and even if no one else believed him ... They should've. They were mages, right? Kayneth was an artist. ⎠
From the start, Kayneth had been shaped by the hands of others. Born the prodigy heir to the Archibald family, regardless of what his soul wished, everyone around him pushed him toward the path of a mage. That, perhaps, was the nature of the issue. Stripped to his core, he had become Galatea, made by the hands of those who wished to have something to love.
If he had seen himself in the same way, then maybe he would've fought harder for himself.
Now, in this colorless position, everything was numb- not in a terrible way, but ... it was as if he was back at square one. Really, he was. ⎛ Something told him that he should seek out more color, because his body was a canvas and no artist would want to leave it blank- ⎠
The first color he encounters is a seafoam green- there's something peaceful about the color, and it draws him in. He reaches a hand out ⎛ pale like marble, the lovely Galatea that he had always been! ⎠ and offers a smile ⎛ that doesn't quite reach his eyes, because the goddess hasn't answered the prayers yet. The person who would've asked for his favor is ... Kayneth thinks of dark hair and gold eyes. On any other day, he might be surprised that he doesn't first think of crimson ⎠.
❝ you shouldn’t have. really. you shouldn’t have. ❞
He's never been fond of others telling him what he should or shouldn't do- but it seemed to happen over and over again, whether he wanted it or not. At least, this time, it wasn't about some magecraft related thing ⎛ he had spent far too long pretending to actually care- so much so that he had made a name for himself as a top rate professor; he served as Lord of the Mineralogy department, and all he had ever wanted was to leave all of that behind... If he'd been able to fight his way through the war, wouldn't he have gotten his wish? ⎠
As an artist, Kayneth was naturally curious of the world around him, and when he was curious, he took notes. Or sketched- especially freed of the watchful eyes of the Mage's Association, sketching had been his primary method of understanding, of recording and learning- but maybe getting caught sketching people who walked by wasn't ... He couldn't think of any reason sketching others wouldn't be socially acceptable. ❝ It is only a sketch- ❞
❝ An artist will never improve if they do not continue to practice their craft. ❞ He glances once more at the man's face and then back down to the charcoal sketch ⎛ at his hands covered in it, and he feels more like himself than he has in quite some time ⎠ with a sort of fondness that he'd never show to another person- not like this. ❝ You may keep it if you wish. ❞
Part I
An assortment of prompts and/or starters using only four words.
Adjust as necessary to fit pronoun and/or descriptor.
Reblog, please do not repost or add.
yells kayneth's color is in fact a pale marble, and that's because he's got the pygmalion and galatea vibe but now make it like a little to the left. his entire life, he's been forced into the mage role when deep down he wished to be an artist. he's the mage's association's galatea, and stripped to his core, he's become rather easily influenced, but at the same time, there's a sort of freedom and innocence to what he is. he's softer, this time. who knows how long that will last.
this doubles as a starter call capped at 2 for now
"Mmhm, I see, I see... Your father did tell us you had a bit of a mishap with your art project. We couldn't help coming to give some advice." Solaris muses, circling the diorama of the city. Currently, it's been moved to a coffee table.
"Yes, he told me I should try and spin it as if I had done such a thing on purpose. But I don't see how I could possibly..."
"Oh, we had an idea for that!"
Mimosa flutters from behind, resting her hands on Janus' shoulders. The glint of mischief hiding in her rosy glasses does not escape his notice.
"We could help you mirror it in the city proper, you know!"
"What?"
"It's an interesting theory. The structures you made still stand, but what gives them life and personality has been greyed out."
"I wouldn't say that--"
"So how do you fix it? Do you paint them with the hues and values they're supposed to be, or do you pick something new?"
"What do you do with the spots where the paint bled together? Do you paint over that, too?"
As the two bounce back and forth in this terrible game of brainstorming, Janus begins to put his hands to his cheeks in mounting horror.
"Oh, no. No no no. Absolutely not--"
"If we make someone look like an old black and white movie, what happens? Will they try to change to technicolour?"
"Would they paint themselves the colour palettes they're used to? Maybe it's something entirely different. If we make those hues correspond with their personalities..."
"I--I'll have no part in this! The last time something like this happened, everything--"
"Ah-ah, don't worry."
Mimosa leaves Janus side to twirl next to Solaris, who makes an artful pose himself, as if framing the splotchy mess of a diorama in his hands.
"We have this one completely under control. Not like last time."
"I'll make sure of it. Just a little bit of editing... ah, Mimosa, what if we..."
Janus can only move his head as the two take their leave, watching them scheme and snicker. He turns back to look at the model of the city. And in a scramble that almost makes him trip over his own feet, he rushes to his boxes of paints.
"--I have to at least put the base coat back on, or they really won't have anything at all!"
. . . . .
Welcome to another zany event for the fall season! It looks like Mimosa and Solaris aren't done causing trouble, but this time, it should be harmless. Right? (Right...?)
Taking inspiration from a creative mishap, the Stars have decided to effectively render the city in greyscale--including the people residing in it--to see what really makes everyone so colourful. Thankfully, most people will start with a base hue.
What does that mean, though? Here's a handy-dandy list of notes!
As soon as it strikes midnight that night, your muse will find that they've been completely greyscaled, save for one colour that represents who they are at their core, and only that colour!
- Think of it like those 'what colour is your soul' quizzes. If your muse was only one hue, what would it be? For example, a character that is inherently cheery might turn completely yellow or pink, while a hot-headed character may turn red or orange to reflect their personality.
Your muse cannot help but feel and act whatever hue/personality they seem to be. However! The more your muse interacts with the people around them, the more colours (and feelings/facets of their personality) will open up to them. This will also physically reflect on them.
- If your cheery yellow muse bumps into a sad, blue muse, you'll both have a new colour to express. Now you can feel happy (yellow) AND sad (blue)! And perhaps a sort of melancholy joy, like watching your best friend win that prize you wanted instead of you. Of course, you're happy for them, but sad you didn't win.
- Or maybe those two colours mix into being green with envy... And suddenly, you have a new colour ;3
Any inanimate object your muse interacts with (except their Island Issued Cell Phone) will take on your muse's hue. Every step you take will leave a colourful footprint in its wake, every hand rail will have colourful handprints. More on that later.
With enough interactions and perspectives, your muse will be back to their old selves in no time! If, that is, they want to go back to their old selves at all. Maybe another colour palette suits them better than before...?
"It can't be that easy, though."
And, you're right! The experiment did more than reduce everyone to solid (or no) colours! Some other strange things are happening, too. Such as...
The NPCs of the city have not escaped unscathed. Unlike you, though, they have no hue to them at all. However, they'll absorb colours from your muses by proximity and action.
- If your deep-green jealous muse is around, NPCs will turn deep-green too, and may want what you have--and might try to take it by force. But a calm mint-coloured muse may just leave you alone and soak up some vibes.
- This extends to creatures of the island, too, so watch out!
Sources of water in the city (the ocean, lakes, ponds, swimming pools, etc) will wash away at least one colour from you. (You can still drink and cook with it without any effect, though.) Better not get caught in a rainstorm any time soon!
To combat this, you can find paint cans with a random colour paint in them around the city. You never know what you're going to get, though!
The city itself is completely greyscale, so navigating it might be a challenge without any colourful landmarks to stand out. That being said, your muse will leave colour wherever they go, like they're a giant paint roller. And so will everyone else's muses! Figuring out populated areas will be Very Easy, but you might get disoriented in places that don't get a lot of foot traffic.
These are the major issues...... for now :)
FAQ
"Do I have to pick a hue at the beginning? I can't decide on one."
It's entirely possible that your muse can start in greyscale, and just has No Personality. In that case, they'll take on the hue of the first person they interact with.
"What do we do if a colour has multiple associations with it?"
Each association of that colour is a valid one, and there are no incorrect colour associations. Each colour is whatever you need it to be in the moment. The definition of "red" for your muse may not match the "red" of your RP partner--and that's okay!
What may be helpful is to make an event info post explaining your colour choice, how you interpret it, and how it would affect your character!
"Do we have to stick to basic colours like red, yellow, green, blue, etc?"
Nope. Maybe your muse is a mauve, emerald, beige, or aquamarine. Pick any colour you think is best for the moment!
"In theory, could we use the paint cans laying around to add hues to others by splashing them with it or something?"
PVP is enabled, if you want to be a menace! (with mun permission, of course)
"Is the comic in black and white for plot reasons?"
No, I'm just lazy :c
Have a question you don't see on here? You can message the Masterlist!
See you in a week! Make sure to get as many colour perspectives as you can, okay? :)
so you want to write with kayneth? cool well here are some plot points or whatnot that might help get us started! as in, this is a permanent plotting / starter ad! ⎛ which will be updated here and there! and so far it doesn't have relationships listed in it because augh thats a lot ⎠
a basic overview of kayneth el melloi archibald
the most notable mage of his generation, kayneth is a proud nobleman and an incredibly talented artist on top of his mage's accomplishments! at 28, he is a master of at least five areas of magecraft and he is a top rated lecturer of spiritual evocation at clocktower. at least ... he was, before being pulled into the fourth holy grail was ⎛ with lancer diarmuid as his servant ⎠ and then getting noclipped from there into spirale.
as of his arrival 9/5/24, kayneth doesn't have the ability to perform most of his magecraft, but is still capable of the illusion craft that he used to conceal his presence and alter his voice. he also has his mystic code, volumen hydragyrum, but he can't use it yet. it's just there. he currently lives in fibonacci ward.
where does he hang out? and what does he do?
fibonacci
his current place of residence, kayneth, as a talented artist and rather charismatic nobleman, quickly made connections and likes to spend his time at the high roller, where he's scouting out an area to set up his own art gallery! if he's not there, he's either at home resting or he's at another ward!
cotes
a scholar as well as an artist, kayneth loves to go to the great library! which is the place he usually sticks to in cotes because kayneth grew up an avid believer of the seelie and unseelie courts and he knows not to mess with the fae- which cotes seems to be full of! he is well aware how to properly interact with the courts if it comes to that, but he'd prefer it not.
golden
kay's going to be at the university. he is a lecturer at clocktower and he'd be willing to teach an art class or two at the university if a professor is needed! otherwise he might see what's going on at the beach here and there.
archimedes
another place with an art museum? kayneth loves spending time at the tempus museum, and if he's not there, then he's at the theater or wandering the star trail.
feel free to combine multiple prompts or add “ + reverse ” to switch roles ! for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.
1. GUEST : for one muse to offer the other a place to stay.
2. STORM : for both muses to find shelter from a severe storm.
3. MEDIC : for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep injured.
4. SURPRISE : for one muse to come home and find the other already inside.
5. TRIP : for both muses to road trip or travel together.
6. BABYSIT : for one muse to help the other home while they’re drunk.
7. INSOMNIA : for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am.
8. AMBUSH : for both characters to come under attack by the same enemy.
9. DANCE : for one muse to ask the other to dance at a party.
10. STRANDED : for one muse to help the other who’s stranded on the road.
11. SERVICE : for one muse to cover the cost of something for the other.
12. SAFEGUARD : for one muse to save the other from being hit by a vehicle or from some other life-threatening event.
13. DAZE : for one muse to wake somewhere and find the other hovering over them.
14. STOWAWAY : for one muse to find the other hiding on the same ship.
15. TAXI : for both muses to share the same taxi ride.
16. MAKEOVER : for one muse to help the other with a new outfit or hairstyle.
17. LIFEGUARD : for one muse to rescue the other from drowning.
18. DISASTER : for both muses to work together to escape a fire, flood, or other disaster.
19. TRANSIT : for one muse to sit next to the other on a public transport.
20. SPRAIN : for one muse to carry the other after spraining their ankle.
21. EMPLOY : for one muse to be hired as the other’s bodyguard, tutor, assistant, etc.
22. QUEST : for one muse to help the other with a task in exchange for compensation.
23. SOOTHE : for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack.
24. RECOVER : for one muse to return the other’s lost belonging.
25. UMBRELLA : for one muse to share their umbrella with the other on a rainy day.
26. HEAL : for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury.
27. NIGHTMARE : for one muse to comfort the other after a nightmare.
28. REUNION : for one muse to run into the other again after a long time.
29. PRIZE : for one muse to win the other a prize at a carnival.
30. NUDE : for one muse to walk in on the other while they’re changing.
31. BED : for both muses to wake in the same bed, naked or fully clothed.
32. TRAIL : for one muse to notice the other has been following them.
33. EVADE : for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer.
34. THIEF : for one muse to confront the other after having something stolen by them.
35. CAUGHT : for one muse to walk in on the other singing / dancing.
36. FESTIVE : for both muses to decorate for a special occasion.
37. PRESENT : for one muse to give the other a (birthday) gift.
38. WEARY : for one muse to wake up after falling asleep on the other.
39. CAPTIVE : for one muse to hold the other against their will.
40. SNAP : for one muse to yell at or push the other out of frustration.
41. SLEEPOVER : for one muse to stay the night at the other’s place.
42. TRESPASS : for one muse to trespass on the other’s property.
43. BREAK-IN : for one muse to discover the other robbing their place.
44. MERCY : for both muses to come across an injured animal.
45. UNKNOWN : for both muses to wake and find themselves in a strange place.
46. ACCOMPLICE : for one muse to assist the other at the scene of a crime.
47. ASTRAY : for both muses to take a detour and lose their way.
48. RELAX : for both muses to share a hot tub or hot spring.
49. MUSE : for one muse to model for the other’s art project.
50. ACCOMPANY : for one muse to give the other an extra ticket to an event.
51. SALVAGE : for one muse to retrieve the other’s belongings from a thief.
52. MEAL : for both muses to prepare and share a meal together.
53. CEMETERY : for one muse to find the other at a gravestone.
54. REFUGE : for one muse to shelter the other from enemies.
55. ARRANGED : for both muses to date or marry out of convenience.
56. FAVOR : for one muse to owe the other a favor.
57. VACATION : for both muses to book the same hotel on vacation.
58. DEFEND : for one muse to save the other from one or multiple assailants.
59. CATCH : for one muse to return the other’s pet that escaped.
60. RESTRICTED : for both muses to sneak into someplace they’re not supposed to be.
╰┈➤ STARTER PROMPTS : Assorted Gravity Falls Quotes
a set of starter prompts, all from the show !
* some edited slightly for context
❝ you shouldn’t have. really. you shouldn’t have. ❞
❝ [ name ] , you are a delight. ❞
❝ can’t argue with dr. medicine. ❞
❝ oh, it’s just my box of mysterious secrets. goodbye forever ! ❞
❝ not even going to acknowledge. ❞
❝ i just want to be included . . . ❞
❝ does mortality really compare to being the high score on a video game ? ❞
❝ you just read my mind. ❞
❝ you ! you’re the one who prank called me earlier ! ❞
❝ [ name ] is the worst, and that’s not jealousy talking. i’d say that to their face. ❞
❝ help ! my face is on fire ! ❞
❝ i think i’m picking up radio signals in my head. ❞
❝ that sounds like something a responsible parent wouldn’t want you to do. good thing i’m an [ uncle / aunt / not a parent ] ! ❞
❝ remember, bats are more afraid of you than you are of them. maybe i’m thinking of ducklings. ❞
❝ think about it. the more painful or difficult a chore is, the more likely i’ll have to do it. ❞
❝ it’s one of life’s great mysteries, like whether or not you can lick your own elbow. ❞
❝ like the infinite horizon, it eludes my grasp. ❞
❝ non - specific excuse ! ❞
❝ more moving ? yes ! i love motion ! ❞
❝ opening and closing doors is fun ! ❞
❝ boy, you sure are gullible ! ❞
❝ oh, yeah ? well, you’re a stink face ! ❞
❝ that’s why i’m hard on them. to toughen them up — so that when the world fights, they fight back. ❞
❝ who told you that ? don’t listen to them ! ❞
❝ enough games ! ❞
❝ you thought they were joking ? you know [ name ] ’s jokes are terrible ! ❞
❝ finally, after all these years . . . ❞
❝ it’s so dark, how will we ever find them ? ❞
❝ a fire hazard ? no. it’s a fun hazard. ❞
❝ you think you’re so clever, don’t you ? you have no idea what you’re up against. ❞
❝ i think i’m kind of adventure - d out for a while. ❞
❝ i’m not here ! ❞
❝ wow, is it hot out here, or is it just them ? ❞
❝ i have always wanted to do that ! ❞
❝ the inflatable pool duck revolution is at hand ! ❞
❝ i did mention that the fate of the universe is at stake, didn't i ? ❞
❝ hurry ! we haven't much time ! ❞
It's her, the Saber servant. The one he had ordered Diarmuid to kill before their battle was so rudely interrupted- ah, Kayneth was not meant to be a killer. Diarmuid knew that, hadn't he? For all their struggles, they knew much more about each other- and left those things unsaid. However, to see this servant again ... ⎛ Ah, he had always been a little jealous of those who held the attention of the ones he wished would look his way ... ⎠
❝ Saber ... ❞
Had she been summoned without a master? Or was hers still lurking nearby? With most of his magecraft sealed away, he couldn't detect anyone else around them. And he ... couldn't call Diarmuid here, could he? The crimson seals had become more like faint burn scars ⎛ the war was long since over now. Deep in his heart, he knows ⎠ and all he has left are distant memories. He remembers a gunshot and a searing pain, and then there's fragments of things that he knows must've happened, but at the same time, he could never imagine himself doing.
Saber's master had been a person without any honor. Someone dangerous, someone who had no qualms using underhanded tactics. Kayneth could call Kiritsugu a natural enemy- he saw no path where he would ever see eye-to-eye with the other. It was a contradiction to the servant summoned, because Saber had held herself with honor and pride. He liked that about her ⎛ and thought it a pity that she'd have to die if he wanted his wish. ⎠
❝ When we last met, it was on a stage set for battle- for bloodshed and death. It is ... not so terrible to see you outside of that setting. Lancer always spoke highly of you. ❞
