G o n e ;

Like the Summer breeze, and a soft Ravens caw, my team left me. They're gone. [Independent Taiyang Xiao Long, art isn't mine unless stated]

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Character Development Questions: Hard Mode

Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?

Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?

On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?

Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?

Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?

Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?

Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?

Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?

In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?

In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?

Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?

Does your character remember names or faces easier?

Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?

Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?

What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?

Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?

What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?

In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?

If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?

What does your character like in other people?

What does your character dislike in other people?

How quick is your character to trust someone else?

How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?

How does your character behave around children?

How does your character normally deal with confrontation?

How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?

What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?

What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable.

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.

In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?

Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?

How does your character behave around people they like?

How does your character behave around people they dislike?

Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?

Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?

Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?

How does your character treat people in service jobs?

Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?

Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?

Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?

How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?

What does your character believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“If anything-- James is more of the in between children amongst Team STRQ that I’ve seen. He has qualities like I, but aspirations like Summer. That boy must . . well . . feel so lonely.”

[branwen-clan]

“I’m aware… But people can change. Look at Adam, for instance. He cut her arm off, but he’s changed. Expect the worst in her, and she’ll never get the chance.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“ . . Yeah, your right.”

Guipeng nodded, before he gave a smile.

“. . . Doesn’t mean I can’t tease him about it.”

[branwen-clan]

“You don’t need to be worrying about me, bud. If anything, I need to be screening your dates so you don’t wind up with a total psycho bitch.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“  . . If that’s even my thing.”

Guipeng sighed, fiddling with his fingers.

“Just, whatever happens, happens. And if she’s crazy, she’ll fit right in. Unless it’s abusive crazy . . That’s more of James thing. Masochist or . . something.”

[branwen-clan]

“You’re right, shouldn’t assume it’ll be a girl. But still, you’re my little bro. I’m gonna look out for you, whether you like it or not.”

“And let’s not judge James for his choice in girlfriends. After all, she may be crazy but she’s pretty darn cute.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“--She nearly stabbed Yang!”

Guipeng gave a squawk, before flopping back and giving a groan. Oh dear.

[branwen-clan]

“You don’t need to be worrying about me, bud. If anything, I need to be screening your dates so you don’t wind up with a total psycho bitch.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“  . . If that’s even my thing.”

Guipeng sighed, fiddling with his fingers.

“Just, whatever happens, happens. And if she’s crazy, she’ll fit right in. Unless it’s abusive crazy . . That’s more of James thing. Masochist or . . something.”

[branwen-clan]

“Fair, so the concern is with the fact that you, my brother, decided to go through my clothes to find a skirt. The least you could have done was put the bras back instead of tossing them on the floor.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“Hnnnn….Nope. Suffer the consequences of a unlocked door.”

He laughed, before he leans back.

“This boy IS treating you nice though, isn’t he?”

[branwen-clan]

“Yeah, he is. He’s sweet, gentle, respectful… Plus he’s a dork.” She smiled. 

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“Good-- I worry about that.” Guipeng stated gently. “There’s a lot of terrible people around. You of all people deserve a supporting partner.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“ ‘Eyyy little Ash, guess what I found?”

On his adventures to find things to keep . . well, a usual norm, along with Jackdaw’s studies, Taiyang came across some fictional novels. Something about wars and space . . Sun wars? Moon wars? No matter. Ashes was interested in that concept he discovered, and he had to at least feed that knowledge, even if it was fictional.

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“My guess? Something that would pertain to or interest me”. Ashes jokingly mused to the Xiao Long father, knowing the man was a fan of humor. Despite the past of his daughter and her father, Taiyang always treated her nicely. Due to her dad not having one, nor her mother having any other noteworthy family members, Tai felt like her surrogate grandfather. And she was glad of such.

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“It’s a fictional novel, but never the less, it does have concepts you’ve been talkin’ to your dad about.” He moved to drop down the first novel of Star Wars, before he gave a grin. “If I can be honest, it does seem a bit nerdy at first but. . It’s quite interesting due to the concepts of war compared to Remnants history of it.”

Taiyang without a doubt, loved Ashes as much as anyone in the family did. Disregarding the . . . past happenings that happened against Adam, he accepted her as her own person. He wanted to say he understood, but . . .

How could you say that to a woman who clearly destroyed Beacon? Ashes didn’t need that. Ashes needed a happy home. Loving people. Not to mention to challenge Lapis on the college fund style-- Instead of the swear jar, he dubbed it the change jar. If anyone shifted into a bird inside of his home-- Well, money went towards the jar.

It was one way to make money off of the Branwens.

[branwen-clan]

“Fair, so the concern is with the fact that you, my brother, decided to go through my clothes to find a skirt. The least you could have done was put the bras back instead of tossing them on the floor.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“Hnnnn....Nope. Suffer the consequences of a unlocked door.”

He laughed, before he leans back.

“This boy IS treating you nice though, isn’t he?”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

@jackdaw-branwen

“– You froze the remote because I was going to change the channel. My god, how petty.”

[branwen-clan]

“To be fair, I was aiming for you hand. And you’ve pulled way more petty shit than that.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“So, I mighta sold Mor’s your skirt so he could crossdress. Big deal, that boy has nice legs anyway. Flaunt it.”

[branwen-clan]

“I don’t know whether to be more concerned with the fact that you went through my clothes, or the fact that you think my boyfriend has nice legs.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“Whaaaaaat, I can’t appreciate that? . . I mean, half the internet does. . .”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

@jackdaw-branwen

“– You froze the remote because I was going to change the channel. My god, how petty.”

[branwen-clan]

“To be fair, I was aiming for you hand. And you’ve pulled way more petty shit than that.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“So, I mighta sold Mor’s your skirt so he could crossdress. Big deal, that boy has nice legs anyway. Flaunt it.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“ ‘Eyyy little Ash, guess what I found?”

On his adventures to find things to keep . . well, a usual norm, along with Jackdaw’s studies, Taiyang came across some fictional novels. Something about wars and space . . Sun wars? Moon wars? No matter. Ashes was interested in that concept he discovered, and he had to at least feed that knowledge, even if it was fictional.

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

@jackdaw-branwen

“-- You froze the remote because I was going to change the channel. My god, how petty.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

;; Like for a starter.

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

While things were still on the newly rekindled phase, Raven woke up one night from a bad dream and found Tai in the living room grading papers. He'd have a chair and table full of stacks and she'd take the couch and watch. You know, cause these things don't grade themselves! She'd watch for a few moments, presence in the room enough for comfort. "You want a hand with those?"

“ … Yes.”

Surprisingly enough, Taiyang had felt his head ache– How did one child consider the Faunus Revolt to be started by a bunch of. . whatever the hell furries are. Taiyang gave a heavy sigh, before his blue eyes glinted, looking over the report. . Things were. . awkward with this around. 

“Seriously, one of the kids. . Read this one.”

He handed over a new report, giving a soft half smile.

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fatherwithinflames:

“He’s a smart lad, I’ll give him that.” Taiyang stated, before he mused with ease. “But what caught my attention is the way he simply. . Wishes to fight with literally anyone. The prompt question I asked was ‘How should hunters have handled the Faunus Human war’ . . Which, frankly, I was asking for it, but his response was simply , without a doubt, paragraph long description of punching the Faunus leader of the rebellion in the nose. Right idea, wrong theory and way of practice.”

Tai laughed a bit, before he paused. Raven gently touched his hand for a moment. . That was comforting. He actually moved to place his hand over hers as he smiled with ease, trying to comfort her as well. She hurt too, after all. His kind eyes looked her over, as he asked softly.

“You’ve been sleeping well, yes?”

     “Kind of how I was back in the day to be honest.”  Raven shook her head and smiled.  Oh boy, back when she and Qrow first arrived at Beacon, she had her nose held up so high that it was a wonder that she didn’t drown when the rains came.  Fresh with the tribal mentality that she was Queen Shit and anyone that didn’t like it can either get out of her way or get the asses kicked.  “Anyone that was able to best me had been declared a rival and obsess until I got the upper hand.  Summer at first glance of team leader confused me, but when I seen how strategic she was, supported her as team leader.”

    She thought back to how Goodwitch and her telepathic like semblance had been able to best her, and how Raven was adamant on kicking her butt.  “Fortunatly, I had you and Summer around to teach me social skills.  I hope is better socialized than I was.  If not, someone will put him in his place eventually.”

     Raven leaned closer to Tai and turned her hand over to hold his.  It’s crazy, she knew she craved human touch though the years but trusted nobody.  That part of her upbringing was actually useful since the bandit side kept her alive.  Now that she’s home, the symptoms of her depression caused by skin hunger had started to clear up.  Amazing what leaning against someone you trust and even a simple act of hand holding can improve someone’s disposition on life.  

    Her eyes lifted from the paper to meet Tai’s question and she softly smiled.  “Yes.  I’ve been sleeping better.  It helps having someone special around that I can drop my guard.  How about you?”

    If she could bring at least half as much comfort by being around as Tai did for her, then Raven would be a happy woman indeed.  

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

He moved to touch, and gently squeeze her hand. A soft look overcame him-- Ah, of course. He was kind still, he still had that heart of gold that worried so much over his beloved teammates, and of course, Raven herself. Taiyang’s gentle blue eyes looked aside as he listened. . Was he honestly that big of a help on her social skills?

“Half of what you did is all you.”

Taiyang complimented with ease, looking straight ahead. She worked her own way to better social cues and standpoints-- He couldn’t help but compliment on that fact. He moved to twiddle a pencil he gripped in his other hand- It twirling as he was trying to deal with the ebb and flow of his sudden emotions. It always felt like a explosion, or a slap to the face-- it felt like so many things at once hitting him in the face, making him want to give up, and give in.Possibly die. But he couldn’t.

If he did, it meant Raven died. What a foolish woman. .

“You don’t give yourself enough credit. Sure. . Summer and I had to throw a fit here and there, but . . You’re the one that decided to do what you must. Even if it was for survival at Beacon.”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

While things were still on the newly rekindled phase, Raven woke up one night from a bad dream and found Tai in the living room grading papers. He'd have a chair and table full of stacks and she'd take the couch and watch. You know, cause these things don't grade themselves! She'd watch for a few moments, presence in the room enough for comfort. "You want a hand with those?"

“ … Yes.”

Surprisingly enough, Taiyang had felt his head ache– How did one child consider the Faunus Revolt to be started by a bunch of. . whatever the hell furries are. Taiyang gave a heavy sigh, before his blue eyes glinted, looking over the report. . Things were. . awkward with this around. 

“Seriously, one of the kids. . Read this one.”

He handed over a new report, giving a soft half smile.

[quoth-the-branwen-deactivated20]

    “You get one of those that think they are funny?” She felt curious seeing the reaction that he had to the report.  It looked like he wanted to have a drink or something like that after that one.  A shot of something perhaps, but it’s probably a bad idea to take a shot and try to grade papers.  Perhaps offering to share the burden will help.

    An offer that seems to be accepted. Momentary contact, brush against his hand while accepting the offered report. “History?  What’s the grading criteria?  Accuracy obviously, but what are the parameters?”

   Of course she would need the dreaded red pen and start to read.  So far, this Hamilton student seemed to have spell checked things, or was it natural.  Grammatically seemed to be well as well.  

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

“He’s a smart lad, I’ll give him that.” Taiyang stated, before he mused with ease. “But what caught my attention is the way he simply. . Wishes to fight with literally anyone. The prompt question I asked was ‘How should hunters have handled the Faunus Human war’ . . Which, frankly, I was asking for it, but his response was simply , without a doubt, paragraph long description of punching the Faunus leader of the rebellion in the nose. Right idea, wrong theory and way of practice.”

Tai laughed a bit, before he paused. Raven gently touched his hand for a moment. . That was comforting. He actually moved to place his hand over hers as he smiled with ease, trying to comfort her as well. She hurt too, after all. His kind eyes looked her over, as he asked softly.

“You’ve been sleeping well, yes?”

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

x;

Anons off. Whoever the fuck threatened my friend can message me personally now.

Speak up. No fake accounts. One on one. Because you have a lot of fucking nerve to be this pathetic little shit that threatens that.

C’mon fucker.

BRING IT ON.

[fatherwithinflames-blog]

TELL YOUR FRIEND DAWN THAT I WANNA RAPE HER

x; Hm hm hmmm.. Lets see here..

I blocked the other ask you sent me, and it’s quite interesting who popped up on my block list.

x; I suggest if you want to save face and make yourself well loved within the little circle you once had, I suggest you stop sending me this hate and learn to let the fuck go, unless you want this shit spread like wildfire within the Fire Emblem community and the RWBY community.

x; Because you’re not doing yourself any justice. Dawn’s too good for you anyway, and the moment you even consider doing that to her, you’ll have a complete army of people ready to beat the shit out of you. Oh, and I heard rapists are so welcome in prison..

x; So welcome some inmates will group together with makeshift shanks and stab the everloving fuck out of you. Now do yourself a favor, and get the FUCK out of my ask box with that weakass shit. It’s just  proving that DAWN IS A FAR BETTER PERSON THEN YOU.