❝Declare.❞

If you give me wings I will soar for you.

[fcrtis]

This is an independent, selective RP blog of Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck  (  a study in nature vs nurture, the capacity for compassion in the face of cruelty, identity and belonging ) from Tite Kubo’s Bleach. Canon compliant up to CFYOW (hold please – I’m slowly working my way through them.) Any potentially triggering content will be tagged. Crossover, OC and AU friendly. Discord available on request.

MOBILE NAVIGATION: Guidelines & About || Memes || Headcanons

001 : Whilst it shouldn't need to be said, bigotry won't be tolerated and will result in a hard block from this blog. I also won't engage in call-out culture, if there's something in the community that should be brought to my attention then by all means let me know and I'll make a note of it and act accordingly.

002 : Standard RP Etiquette applies to this blog; please don't assume that Nelliel would do or say something (unless of course it's just a small action that's implicit to nudge something along). Also, though I do use icons in some threads to break up the text, please don't feel obliged to do the same.

003 : Both mun and muse are 25+ and whilst this blog is sfw, save for a few potentially triggering themes which stem from the source material, I ask that those under the age of 18 don't follow me. I also don't mind personal blogs following me but please don't reblog threads/asks with others as it wreaks havoc on my notifications (which can be temperamental at the best of times.)

004 : By default, threads take place post TYBW, Nel co-rules Hueco Mundo alongside Tier Harribel (though doesn't bear an official title.) She is an active participant in the restoration and rehabilitation of Hueco Mundo and hopes for better for her home and her people. And whilst she doesn't agree with deeply ingrained system of balance, she comes to understand its necessity. That said, I'm more than willing to discuss threads in different timelines; her time as an Espada and also between the HM and TYBW arc are quite large blank canvases to be filled.

005 : Activity on this blog can fluctuate; I work full time and there are periods where it demands a lot of time and energy or sometimes life gets in the way / the muse isn’t there. I really appreciate anyone who wants to interact with/is eager to interact with this muse but if you expect responses to threads/DMs etc within a certain timescale then unfortunately I may not be the writing partner for you. Though I am grateful for a gentle nudge to make sure that I've got the notification (because Tumblr is Tumblr) That in mind, please don’t feel like you need to apologise for taking your time with me. Nothing has a deadline or an expiration date to me.

006: The mun is not the muse - just because Nelliel believes, does or says something doesn’t mean that I as the mun condone it. Though, if I do or say something that upsets you or makes you uncomfortable please tell me, it's not intentional and I'd like for us be able to communicate with each other.

007 : I don't mind following/being followed by doubles; people interpret art in different ways and I enjoy seeing other peoples’ interpretations of the same muse. I'm also open to discussing/sharing headcanons between us for the same reason. Having said that, if you do not like/enjoy my own interpretation and feel strongly about it then place feel free to unfollow/block. I’m always willing to take on board constructive critique but anonymous hate won’t be tolerated.

008 : This is absolutely not a necessity, this blog is multi ship. Whilst I an open to it I have a strong preference to let any applicable chemistry and ship build naturally between muses just to see how their dynamic would function. Having said that, I would still preferably like to communicate as muns just so that we're both on the same page about any shift in their dynamic. If not, I’ll usually assume it’s a one sided thing and/or she’ll just be confused by it given her lack of experience with such things (both of which are absolutely fine fine!)

009 : Last and absolutely no means least let’s just have fun writing together.

Thank-you for reading all of this. If you made it this far, … hello, hey, hi!! You can call me Ren and please don’t hesitate to come into my DMS/ask for my discord for plotting or just saying hi. Just please know, if it takes me a bit of time to respond it’s not you, it’s never you – it’s very much me; I’m pretty shy and there are times where, whilst I enjoy interacting with those who wish to interact with me, I worry about bothering people etc.

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I'd really love to consistently lock in but, as always, in the lead up to the end of the year work has got hectic and my time management has once again gone out of the window (did I have it in the first place to be decided ahaha) Things may be more sporodiac than usual around here and I may have finally made a decision about shimmying this blog but it can wait.

[a-quiet-green-agreement]

That was how I was able to keep a tiny flame of hope alive in that cold, dark place with no exit—how I was able to preserve the slightest remnant of my own voice.

– Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

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[occasionalrpmemes]

PSA: It’s ok if your muse doesn’t like my muse.

It’s ok if your muse gets angry at my muse. It’s ok if your muse doesn’t want to stay friends with my muse (or doesn’t want to make friends in the first place, or doesn’t want to keep up whatever relationship they have). You don’t need to force your muse out-of-character to keep them on friendly terms with mine. Conflict happens, and it’s ok if our muses run into conflict.

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❤️ - What is your favorite character you've written?

Munday questions @jaeguara || Still accepting

❤️ - What is your favorite character you've written?

You know what I really enjoyed the brief stint in the Fables RPC a long, long time ago as Snow White; because her character and development were just *chef's kiss.* To be honest, it's been a while since I read it, but I discovered it on the back of The Wolf Among Us coming out, and then I stumbled on the source material and thought it was pretty neat in that the characters seemed to draw inspiration from alternative tellings of their fairy tales and fables but made its own thing out of making them a little town and a having them navigate the complexities of needing to navigate modern day concepts, co-operate with each other and formation of a community in the everyday world.

✒️ - What sort of hobbies do you have outside of writing?

Aside from reading, I enjoy running (when my immune system isn't failing me bc I swear over this past year it feels like just as I was about to make progress, I get slapped back down by a heavy coldesque ailment and I will, lethargically, fight if it happens again!!) But also, video games -- Expedition 33 has (and may always have) a hold of my heart. The storytelling, the soundtrack, the characters (Renoir and Maelle in particular - I think I have a problem aha) and the details in their character designs and details - especially Renoir's (I love him even if his character breaks my heart) is a masterpiece. There were some fights that I struggled with because I was too distracted by the soundtrack lol. ANYWAY Lies of P has also hauled me back in after the DLC came out AND the OST for that game is another one I really love.

[lapis-memes]

Munday Questions

😎 - Why did you choose your mun name? Does it mean something to you?

⭐ - What line of work are you in? Do you enjoy it?

✏️ - Why did you choose to write your muse(s)?

😍 - Do you have a specific character type that you usually find applies to your favorites?

🕜 - How long have you been Rping for? Did you start on Tumblr?

🌟 - What was the first fandom you remember Rping for?

🎨 - Are you an artist? If so, would you be comfortable sharing some of your work?

🐱 - Do you have any pets?

🐶 - What's your favorite animal?

✒️ - What sort of hobbies do you have outside of writing?

🔥 - Is there anything you would like to promote?

😏 - What's something you want people to know about you?

❤️ - What is your favorite character you've written?

🦕 - What's your favorite dinosaur?

🍿 - What's your favorite movie?

📺 - What's your favorite TV show?

🎮 - What's your favorite video game?

😔 - Have you had any bad experiences while Rping?

💖 - Do you have any blogs you really enjoy writing with?

💡 - Are there any plots/ideas you really want to write?

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Okay, I said I’d make a separate post to this, so here I am for anyone who might be interested.

So, I’ve said in this post that she’ll consider a person’s motivations for their actions or at least try to. Even if she disagrees with a person’s actions, she cares enough to question the reason why they’re doing them in the first place. Usually, her efforts lead to a resolution and/or greater understanding.

The problem comes when the motivations and/or reasons she’s given don’t align with her well-established values and principles. It’s not that she doesn’t want to understand rather the behaviour, attitudes, or even both clash so harshly with her very firm moral framework that her usual ability to empathise takes a backseat due to being unable to reconcile the two. When that happens, she turns to logic to try to bridge the gap and reconcile it that way instead. And, when that doesn’t work either, having again cycled through frustration and disappointment, etc, she withdraws. Which makes her seem detached, even dismissive. None of the above is a conscious decision; it’s her underlying way of processing the world around her at work.

It's shown in the moments she tells Nnoitra that none of his reasons for fighting are valid reasons. And then protecting him anyway with little - no consideration for why he has the wishes he does, purely because she thinks it’s the right thing to do (having found no reason in them herself). Or in how she, at times, dismisses Grimmjow as someone who simply acts according to his mood rather than considering alternative perspectives or motivations as she normally would.

TLDR: At her best, she is empathetic, compassionate, co-operative - generally, more flexible and affable in nature. At her worst, she’s less flexible, more rigid in her convictions and prone to judgment and withdrawal when attempts at understanding have failed.

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How much of a sinner are you?

Nelliel is diagnosed as being all the sins combined.

Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck is diagnosed as being Satan.

❝.....❞

Tagged by: I stole this from somewhere on the dash.

Tagging: Anyone who wants to do this - feel free to steal it from me c:

[fcrtis]

Just some quickfire HCs for this muse that don't necessarily bear the biggest significance but nevertheless.

I. Nelliel journals pretty regularly. Originally, it was intended to assist her in understanding and piecing together some of her fragmented memories. It did, however, have an unexpected (though no less beneficial) dual effect; it also assisted her in reflecting and processing her emotions post-retrieval of the majority of her memories and true identity. As her world has become less insular in nature, so too has the breadth of matters she'll fill her journal with, which are typically reflections on: habits and customs of the world of the living, things she's seen that have caught her interest and/or her experiences in both the world of the living and the Soul Society or even books she's given should they resonate particularly strongly with her. There's also the odd recipe littered amidst the pages, either owing to her intrigue in them or dishes she's personally sampled that she wants to replicate (with varying successes). As an additional irrelevant bonus, her penmanship is cursive in style.

II. She naturally runs cooler in temperature; it's the reason that the majority of her clothing choices are either lined or made of thicker material to maintain, at a minimum, her core body's temperature.

[coldhearted-flame]

Those words spoken from Nel's lips makes the fox perk up a bit. His eyes looking up at the other with gentleness, but still a bit stern. Not twards her. He respects her after all. She was a former Espada. Yuji didn't know much about her since she was banished from Los Noches. Lady Halibel replacing her as the Tres. Though that didn't mean he didn't respect either any less. They were in the same rank, so they both deserve the same recognition.

The mention of the Soul Society makes the fox remember. Right. There was a 'truce' between the Soul Reapers and Arrancar now. Though some still see them as the enemies. Yuji was never apart of Aizen's army, but he has seen a few Soul Reapers give him as well as the others nasty looks.

They couldn't attack them though as Lady Halibel didn't want anymore bloodshed. That didn't stop those fools for giving them nasty looks and words. Oh, how Yuji wanted to show them what for.

"...I suppose you have a point. The Soul Society though. Some of their foolish people still say spiteful things about us. It irritates me." Yuji would hiss, a low growl coming from his throat, "But...as long as they keep their promise, and leave us be so we can restore what those bastards did. As if they didn't make our lives harder..."

Yuji would pause, slowly breathing in to calm down. Take it easy, Yuji. Everything will be fine. Just as Nelliel said; The future is unknown right now, but they are sure to be able to live better. To not live cold lives, no more hardships.

"Miss Nelliel..." The fox says, his violet orbs softening as he looks to her sweet smile. Yuju paused as he brings a hand to his kimono, gripping it tightly.

"...You're right. I want...us all to live better. No more hardships. I want us...to feel safe...happy...I'll do all in my power to help you, Lady Halibel, Grimmjow. I have always wanted...peace."

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To speak of peace or safety amidst a landscape lacking in either feels as strange as speaking in a tongue she has yet to master. Her field of vision surveys the ocean of white, peppered with crystalline trees, which stretches endlessly before them as she thinks. Experience would lead many to doubt the colours of tranquillity or peace, as though they were fine mists, disappearing amidst fists that close around them. For stillness has seldom resulted in positive outcomes; typically, it is the kind borne a heartbeat before a predator launches an ambush, catching prey unawares. The most recent event, freshly imprinted upon her memory, having occurred within mere moments of her return with Harribel and Grimmjow.

Even with the truce between the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo being, at best, tenuous, she is still not twisted into cynicism. The odds do little to smother her resolve to nurture the fragile seedlings of trust where she finds them, believing with time and patience that they will bud and flourish into improved relations.

A soft hum is elicited by the ram-horned woman in response, conceding that animosity remains alive and well on both sides. Words can be wielded as effectively as any blade, capable of piercing just as deeply, leaving lacerations in their wake. ❝I can agree with that, we’ve been fighting with each other for so long that mistrust is more natural than understanding. ❞ A small exhale punctuates that thought before she continues. ❝We don’t have to agree with them, but we owe it to both sides to maintain our word… We’ve lost so much already...❞ A flicker of grief crosses her features as the sum of such loss crosses her thoughts, her voice quietening for a moment before she regains her composure. ❝We need to cooperate with them... even if it's not easy.❞

The gentle curve of her lips holds as she listens to Yuji speak, ❝It’s difficult to trust after everything we’ve endured, but with time, it is something we can achieve.❞ A brief lull into quiet again, a feeling of warmth settling as a thought crosses her mind. ❝And perhaps one day, when things are stable, I’d like Ichigo and friends from the world of the living to share a meal – and we can speak of gentler things.❞ Her gaze rests on Yuji again now as she voices a small piece of her hope, her tone soft but no less certain. ❝It’s a small hope, but... it's enough.❞

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One new chapter for @reiiishii (Merisi): who exactly are you, anyways?

Exhaustion has begun to seep into her bones, waiting to claim her. Harribel’s rescue, on top of lending her support during the war, has taken a greater toll on her than she’d care to admit. Yet her mind remains restless, ignorant to her body’s pleas to rest. Instead, responsibility for assessing the extent of structural damage left in the wake of the war had been assumed by her. There’s a peculiar sense of comfort, ruinous as Las Noches was, that it hadn’t completely collapsed into the bone white sands. The same could not be said for some of her kin.

Even stranger still was the quiet sense of relief that of all things to remain, its remnants of Szayelaporro’s lab. In their endurance lay a reminder that not all of Las Noches' history and structure had been lost. And, much like the fortress, they could be salvaged and repurposed, away from the shadow of their origin. It was no secret that she and the man who had once occupied this space had come to blows more than once over differences of opinion – predominantly treatment of fracciónes. She had considered his cruel, inhumane, and had offered some of the unfortunate souls under his leadership the option of being taken under her wing. To be treated as an individual rather than something dispensable. He, in turn, considered her meddlesome and self-righteous.

❝Who exactly are you, anyways?❞

The presence of another was now being added to the long list of things she hadn’t been expecting. As too was their presence having escaped her notice. When her line of vision does rest upon them she finds she doesn’t recognise them. Then again, she wouldn’t claim to know every Arrancar residing in Las Noches. Having concluded that she doesn't think she traces hostility in her tone, only curiosity she proceeds to quell it. ❝You can call me Nelliel,❞ comes her initial response, cadence calm and even. There’s a lack of compulsion to elaborate any further beyond her name in that particular moment, mind still assessing. Her own curiosity however wishes to be satiated, nudging her gently to follow up with: ❝I didn’t expect to find anyone left here… how long have you been here?❞

[sillyprompts]

General PSA: I’m totally fine with starting over! If we tried to write together once before and the thread fell flat or got dropped, I’m game to try again. Not all first interactions are going to be golden, and sometimes it takes a few tries for us to understand how our characters might merge together in writing. I’m still interested in roleplaying with you, so feel free to send asks / like my starter calls / hit me up in the DMs!

[fcrtis]

//How easily do they make friends?

Character development questions @hollownekomata || Closed.

Nelliel makes friends with relative ease compared to some of the other Arrancar but doesn’t do so casually; her inner circle is small. Her disposition leaning heavily towards compassion and integrity is certainly helpful. As too is her inclination to approach others with an open mind. She’s much more likely to consider a person’s actions and motivations, over a label attached to them, as far as possible. Or at least try to, with varying success (but more on that in another post). Meeting Ichigo and travelling through Hueco Mundo with him really initiated a significant shift in her perspectives. It’s the reason, post-war, she assumes an ambassador/diplomatic role with the hope that the very uneasy truce between the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo can be sculpted into more of a cooperative relationship in the long term. Naturally, there are those both Arrancar and Shinigami alike, who are sceptical of her for two main reasons: some of the Arrancar don't trust her as she had stood as part of Aizen’s forces, and not everyone is willing to afford her the same grace as she does others. Intertwined history remains deeply embedded, and so too are perspectives and prejudices. All of that said, her utter devotion to those she holds dear to her is undeniable. Devotion however, doesn't equate to inaction or silence should attitudes cross a line she considers unacceptable.

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FIGHTING STATS.

★★★★★★★★☆☆ — strength

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ — offense

★★★★★★★★★☆ — defense

★★★★★★★★★★ — speed

★★★★★★★★☆☆ — durability

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ — accuracy

★★★★★★★★★★ — agility

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ — stamina

★★★★★★★★☆☆ — teamwork

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ — stealth

★★★★★★★★★☆ — close combat.

★★★★★★★★★★— bladed weapons

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — blunt

weapons

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ — ranged weapons

★★★★★★★★☆☆ — superpowers/abilities ( inc all members of the cero family ft cero doble )

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — traps / setups

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — medic

I once again stole this from @hollownekomata and once again have no regrets.

Tagging: @fushichoumomo, @kalopsiclic, @prideoftheqxincy, @captastrophe, & you c:

[fcrtis]

Chopper turned around frantically, sensing another follower stalking his moves nearby. "Who's there? I don't want any trouble!" He was never prepared to gain new followers, expecting this to be another bounty hunter or candy thief.

Unscripted @chopperpirate || Always accepting

Piqued had been her interest the moment their paths had intersected; he is not of her world. Then again, she's the one that is trespassing in a world she does not belong; she’s far removed from the monochromatic canvas she inhabits. This world teems with colour and life instead. Even so, keen senses do not read spiritual pressure belonging to any Hollow, Soul Reaper or Quincy being exerted from him. He’s no human either. Instinct advises that she should exercise caution as she observes him from a distance; experience has taught her that stature means little when discerning the intent of another. Time to puzzle over precisely what she should call him is not afforded to her; he evidently knows she’s there. However, she doesn’t detect any aggression in his tone as he makes that clear and so too is hostility absent from her demeanour when she steps into view.

❝Do not worry, I’m not here to cause you any trouble. Soft and calm is her voice as she provides assurance. Then, to extend an olive branch, she introduces herself, ❝You can call me Nelliel.❞ A brief lull in fluidity of speech, her curiosity reflected within hazel irises as they rest upon him, head tilting slightly to one side. ❝I’ve seen many beings, but… you’re not like any I’ve encountered before. What are you?❞

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⚡️ did she ever like her child form at all?

SEND “⚡️” AND A QUESTION AND MY MUSE WILL BE FORCED TO ANSWER HONESTLY @hisdad || Still accepting

The period of time she’d been indisposed is one she seldom ruminates over. Not consciously. For the grief that comes with it – not just for her memory, the reliability of it, or identity but for theirs -- is a difficult beast to tame. It is capable of being quietened but never quite leaving. There are times that it is disturbed and it strikes back with varying ferocity, seeping in like a cold mist or crashing against the shoreline in relentless waves.

Except, this time, it sits in the periphery of her awareness– restrained.

Instead, it is surprise that permeates onto her features via the very slight parting of her lips and faint quirk in her brow. For a moment, her mind hesitates but once she’s organised her thoughts she finally speaks. ❝It was a simpler time – I had a lot of fun.❞ There’s a hue of affection reserved for those dear to her that colours her tone as she speaks. Further elaboration is not voiced; she does not feel compelled to explain that she'd been oblivious to the nature of their home, nor of the sacrifices Pesche and Dondochakka have made to keep her shielded from it (some of which she remains unaware of). ❝But I much prefer being my true self.❞