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I love when people talk about utowin taking care of Easthies and making him go to bed/eat.. I simply think sir works-a-lot did not go willingly at the start
TIP OF HIS ELBOW BUMPS upper arm, the stack of papers in his hand rustling with a slight jostle. ❝ i apologize, i hadn't realized your arm was there. ❞ yet the doctor was all too acutely aware of the rover's presence, like a bow pulled taught, waiting to be released. seeing nemo in the infirmary years following his last appearance should have been a nice reunion, one where luuk could fall back into the steps of their prior cadence : easy, free, knowing when to be gentle & firm when need be.
the tension collecting in his shoulders had been gradual, exacerbated by the lack of recognition. as a man of many roles himself, slipping a mask over his face could be done with a mere snap, schooling his expression & waltzing the perfect facade. it was necessary as he twirled pen, introduced himself as the academy's doctor. a clear, strong voice in an otherwise excruciating blow. right before them, even without nemo knowing he had raised gun or blade, a clean shot ripped straight through luuk's chest.
aching for the normalcy that had once saved him from a road down self-destruction, luuk can only offer a smile, apologetic & fleeting as he sets the stack down. ❝ you've come at the right time, i was just finishing up. ❞
❝ call it a bit of ... spring cleaning. the printed records are purely for myself. while i do not doubt the sophistication of our systems & technology, it's been instilled in me to ensure that records & information are preserved in various forms in case something happens. ❞ hues of scarlet travel down, luuk tilting his head to appear as if there are some concerns regarding the text that sits at the very top. even the ivory coated finger tip drags over the sheet, tapping lightly like he had found what he was looking for. ❝ after hours visits aren't necessarily uncommon but something tells me that you aren't here for a check up. ❞ & even if nemo does not find it amusing, he chuckles at his own jest. ❝ people are never that eager for a doctor's visit. ❞
he lifts his head, blond parted enough to where he can focus on aureate. a special gold that glints in the light filtering through the large window pane, a glimmer of a rare jewel, the finest ore that he has seen in quite some time. things that had been true once before but it would be inappropriate to gawk & long for a past that seems to be no more. his smile stretches wider, intending to be warm. ❝ can i help you with anything, nemo ? ❞
mmm maybe i'll try and write up the broad brant "fools" meta analysis later this week. that or i just split things. depends on how much i have to say about "the ship of fools" aspect because the rest is gonna be about commedia dell'arte and the shakespearean fool and what brant is representative of and narratively how these tropes apply to him, etc
By definition Brant is not a pirate and he doesn't really enjoy being called one. He won't exactly correct someone, as actions speak louder than words. But there is a very large distance between what being Brant or being a Fool looks like versus a pirate. Though, other pirates and as well as the Order undoubtedly see him as one regardless of the "Fool" title being taken in stride.
To other pirates, Brant too reaps other people's benefits, pillages, and as well as plunders... Mostly all of this is attributed to Brant's raids on pirates that endanger either boats related to the Pilgrim's Sail or merchants. And while I would say that Brant is very altruistic, would help anyone in need if they saw them struggling, he is also hired by organizations and people from time to time to escort ships and as well as ward off pirates.
The Flaming Returned (Immortal Returned) is referred to as a pirate by other pirates so this is one piece of proof that he is viewed as one even if only in legend.
Brant enjoys adventure and he too fancies a good treasure hunt but he would never use that as an excuse to get rich quick nor would he throw care to the waist side. He doesn't need glory and fame, life is about the enjoyment that he can get in each and every moment and winning the laughter of his audience.
He has strived to differentiate himself from being a pirate despite looks and actions, being true to his core, his principles. To his former fool and crewmate, Aldric, the Fools were not into treasure seeking enough, not willing to go to any cost to get it and this led Aldric to becoming an actual pirate. Even then, Aldric saw the difference as clear as day regardless of what people see Brant as.
Those in Ragunna, including the Order and other families, likely see him as a pirate due to all the trouble that he and the Troupe causes. He is infamous. Locked up in jail rather frequently only to bust out not that long after. His Troupe spreads their word, which is equivalent to propaganda at best and they have been known to also fling their coin, which someone might not realize was earned rather than stolen.
His outfit is certain reminiscent of a pirate but it is important to note that this is described as a costume, meaning it was not necessarily intended to be every day garb. The description in game reads:
The Sea's Act: A costume the captain wears on his grand voyages. Its design inspires the garments of the Troupe of Fools. It captures the hues of sea and sky, brining their grandeur back to Ragunna.
I think aesthetically, Brant is meant to give off a nautical flair. And for all intents and purposes, the Troupe of Fools are the good pirates in this world. If one wanted to call them that. Fool suffices enough as the reason they were all put on the Fool's Sail in the first place was because of opinion or their expression of belief through the arts. And here... Utilizing things such as theatre and song to inspire people to live their lives free of tethers... If one wants to call him a pirate, so be it. He is still true to himself.
美酒を手に海図を眺め
いざナウ航海焼き付けて
誘う自由な Pirate
止まりかけた物語を
俺が主役の海中劇を過去に振り回されない
果てしなく前進全霊挑め余韻に浸る暇ない
With fine wine in hand, gazing at the nautical charts
Let's set sail now, etch the moment into your memory
A free-spirited pirate
who beckons you to a story that had almost come to a halt
I won't let the past dictate the underwater drama where I play the lead role
Forge endlessly ahead; give it your heart and soul—there is no time to linger on the afterglow.
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@fortuniis (as utowin) asked : "maybe you're just trying to get me riled up now."
" i'm doin' nothin' of the sort. " the ghodrey comes out even stronger in his voice when he's around utowin; in a way that olruggio isn't always sure is good. not that he blames the other witch, for that at least. but there was a reason he avoided going back to the place that had been his home. it had more to do with everyone else back there, not the only other kid his age that seemed to have made it out.
glancing over at the knight of moralis, he sighed before reaching for another glass of wine from a passing waiter. qifrey could scold him later, he wasn't going to make it through this party without a drink or three. " the host is a patron of mine, that's all. gotta show my face, or i might lose his business. " and that was a headache that he didn't want to deal with.
so he'd play nice, just to keep people from paying too close attention to him. " i just was askin' why you were here, when i wasn't aware of a connection. that's all. "
MAYBE IT WAS HE WHO had a little too much to drink, finally indulging for once when staying with the rest of the knights ⸻ formation, drills, training, practice, paperwork, investigations, impromptu meetings, planned meetings ⸻ made it nigh difficult to not just get a bit of a rest but properly allow for something such as the sweet nectar of wine to dull his senses.
& here stood olruggio, as if sent to drag utowin's mind back to a time where comparing is all he could do. far easier than gnashing fangs & fighting tooth & nail. though it had never been an urge out of malice. quite the contrary. self-deprecating blows to his own fragile child self instead. ❝ there's a difference between askin' & accusin' me of being a bother. ❞ like a plant on behalf of the knights moralis. not a bad assumption, it would not be his first undercover gig.
❝ nah, ❞ without warning, he slings an arm 'round the shorter man's shoulders. it's an amicable gesture, or at least would appear to be one if they were truly that close. but it seemed that fate only really intended for their paths to cross once more far later down the line. oh so far away from a snowy town that hardly did utowin any favors.
❝ y'could say i'm here for the sake of appearances as well. it's not every day a knight gets to have a bit of a rest. ❞
maybe it's for the better.
❝ perfect time to play catch up, don't ya think ? ❞
it's difficult to peruse the wares before him with the way luuk hovered at his back. not because his instincts were prompting him to be wary at the sensation of someone lingering at his back, but because his whole body was attuned to his boyfriend's presence. as luuk's face levels with his, aalto turns his head, nuzzling available skin - reaching out to grab a cookie &. a cup of coffee.
( gosh, aalto must've been a dang saint in his past life if his boyfriend was this angelic. )
softly giving eager thanks, he takes a generous bite of the cookie before washing it down with sweetened coffee. ❝ it's great! you really outdone yourself this time, love~ ❞ he beams before setting the coffee back onto the table. twisting in place, he curls his fingers into luuk's coat, giving a childish pout &. tugging lightly, ❝ now, what're you doing all the way over there? i'm lonely! sit next to me, please? ❞
LAUGHTER BREAKS THE SPELL, luuk wholly underestimating how the nature of this home they have set in motion can really change one's perspective. even before aalto had made his way to lahai roi, the doctor having a space to finally settle, grew into an individual seeking to plant himself steady. & now with someone who genuinely cares for his wellbeing, tells him just how treasured he is, even gifting him a little bit of responsibility & joy wrapped up into one with encore ⸻ home feels the way it ought to.
❝ i'm happy to hear that you enjoy them. ❞ he basks in the warmth of the nuzzle before acquiescing, moving 'round the table & giving only a gentle pat to the other man's arm to silently ask that he let go of coat so that he could complete the motion of taking a seat. ❝ aalto. i've been right by your side this whole time, please don't fret. ❞ plucking his own cookie from the pile, he takes small bites.
❝ how are you feeling now ... less apprehensive, i hope ? ❞
LIMBS, TOO, REACH FOR THE sun. Warm light cascades from the ever-distant horizon, bathing Blue in golden kisses. From behind, the distant star paints Blue’s hazy silhouette, outlining him colors identical to the cowboy before him. He pirouettes on one foot, his other leg piercing the air like a blade. Not a sound leaves his azure lips, pressed into the softest of smiles. His eyed are closed but his contentment is obvious, perhaps contagious.
THE SILENCE STRETCHES AND HE spins for one, two, three moments longer. Gradually he slows until he stops completely. Facing Yellow front-on, his smile widens and reveals sparkling pearly whites. “I so enjoy your company, Yellow. Much thanks for seeing me to the cliffs. Though, I’m compelled to ask, are you fulfilled by watching me?” It’s a question asked in earnest. “Time is precious, and I wouldn’t dare waste yours.”
HE AIN'T EVER SEEN NOTHIN' LIKE IT. a pinnacle of beauty upon that of a pedestal unshakable in its very foundation. the fluidity & grace with every minute shift, every grand motion, ought to clash with the very existence of the rugged one that abides by codex. yet the most immaculate of colors amongst asgore's kingdom drifts towards him, yellow, JUSTICE. perhaps if the cowboy were to forfeit the hat & show more of a handsome visage, he would be able to feel worthy of not only witnessing the performance but speaking to the very flower that had enraptured him so.
a soft roseate had long since settled on the apples of his cheeks, still staining his face when blue is within arm's reach. his hands move on their own, fingers feeling over the rigged edge of belt, searching for fabric to grip between the pads. ❝ oh ... well, um ... this ain't a waste, blue ! i really like yer company too & uh ... ❞
he tries to settle himself, opting to throw a hand behind the back of his head. eyes nearly close into crescents as he beams his own brand of a smile, a touch lopsided & putting a chipped tooth on display. ❝ i am full filled. i wouldn't trade this sorta thing for the kingdom. ❞
that seems to be enough to ease his nerves, ones known to him even before he had been given form. ❝ what exactly were you needin' up here ? the view's always pretty. ❞
like im ordering from a menu: ✿ for camille &. ciaccona, fuck ass &. ciaccona, yellow &. aalto, smile &. x
✿ - pre-established relationship meme 2.0
so manyyy... we haven't really talked about these a whole lot so i will speak
camille & ciaccona.
FRIENDSHIP. childhood friends / work buddies or coworkers / family friends / friends with benefits / smoking buddies / adventure buddies / fake friends / recently friends / party buddies / friendship of need / dying friendship / circumstantial friendship / partners in crime / old friendship / [ your muse ] is the good influence / [ your muse ] is the bad influence / [ my muse ] is the good influence / [ my muse ] is the bad influence / opposites attract / ride or die / frenemies / roommates or flatmates / penpals / exes to friends / enemies to friends / other
ROMANCE. childhood sweethearts / [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush / [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush / exes / exes to lovers / forbidden lovers / highschool sweethearts / secret relationship / opposites attract / long distance / unrequited [ from your muses side ] / unrequited [ from my muses side ] / unrequited [ from both sides ] / skinny love / friends to lovers / enemies to lovers / spurious relationship / power couple / newly entered / soulmates [ metaphorical ] / soulmates [ literal ] / awkward / turning toxic / toxic love / cheating [ on your muse ] / cheating [ with your muse ] / other
Oh she's going to annoy the hell out of him undoubtedly. But I think the genuine nature is what would ultimately pull him out of his shell. There's not much to say other than conjecture. He's difficult and stubborn and I think outside of like Orion for example, falling for someone is 10239423532589 times more difficult based on how they meet and interact and what trauma they face.
wirbel (i almost wrote fuck ass without a second thought) & ciaccona.
FRIENDSHIP. childhood friends / work buddies or coworkers / family friends / friends with benefits / smoking buddies / adventure buddies / fake friends / recently friends / party buddies / friendship of need / dying friendship / circumstantial friendship / partners in crime / old friendship / [ your muse ] is the good influence / [ your muse ] is the bad influence / [ my muse ] is the good influence / [ my muse ] is the bad influence / opposites attract / ride or die / frenemies / roommates or flatmates / penpals / exes to friends / enemies to friends / other
ROMANCE. childhood sweethearts / [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush / [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush / exes / exes to lovers / forbidden lovers / highschool sweethearts / secret relationship / opposites attract / long distance / unrequited [ from your muses side ] / unrequited [ from my muses side ] / unrequited [ from both sides ] / skinny love / friends to lovers / enemies to lovers / spurious relationship / power couple / newly entered / soulmates [ metaphorical ] / soulmates [ literal ] / awkward / turning toxic / toxic love / cheating [ on your muse ] / cheating [ with your muse ] / other
I really do like the idea that Ciaccona caught his eye at some point and he's trying to impress her. But he's also pretty level headed and not really a romantic, still a bit gruff around the edges so it's amusing in that he wouldn't be pulling out stops to impress her. He's honestly just kind of doing his own thing. He'd enjoy her company.
yellow & aalto.
FRIENDSHIP. childhood friends / work buddies or coworkers / family friends / friends with benefits / smoking buddies / adventure buddies / fake friends / recently friends / party buddies / friendship of need / dying friendship / circumstantial friendship / partners in crime / old friendship / [ your muse ] is the good influence / [ your muse ] is the bad influence / [ my muse ] is the good influence / [ my muse ] is the bad influence / opposites attract / ride or die / frenemies / roommates or flatmates / penpals / exes to friends / enemies to friends / other - honestly verse dependent because since yellow is a law man and all about justice, that should be enough for them to get along
ROMANCE. childhood sweethearts / [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush / [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush / exes / exes to lovers / forbidden lovers / highschool sweethearts / secret relationship / opposites attract / long distance / unrequited [ from your muses side ] / unrequited [ from my muses side ] / unrequited [ from both sides ] / skinny love / friends to lovers / enemies to lovers / spurious relationship / power couple / newly entered / soulmates [ metaphorical ] / soulmates [ literal ] / awkward / turning toxic / toxic love / cheating [ on your muse ] / cheating [ with your muse ] / other - just make yellow swoon
This is such a meme in my head KJHADKG. Maybe I need to seriously think about other AUs for him that work and make sense. He's gullible but a sweetheart. Is pretty like... He's very much a force to be reckoned with when he's in his law/justice mode.
smile & x.
FRIENDSHIP. childhood friends / work buddies or coworkers / family friends / friends with benefits / smoking buddies / adventure buddies / fake friends / recently friends / party buddies / friendship of need / dying friendship / circumstantial friendship / partners in crime / old friendship / [ your muse ] is the good influence / [ your muse ] is the bad influence / [ my muse ] is the good influence / [ my muse ] is the bad influence / opposites attract / ride or die / frenemies / roommates or flatmates / penpals / exes to friends / enemies to friends / other
ROMANCE. childhood sweethearts / [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush / [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush / exes / exes to lovers / forbidden lovers / highschool sweethearts / secret relationship / opposites attract / long distance / unrequited [ from your muses side ] / unrequited [ from my muses side ] / unrequited [ from both sides ] / skinny love / friends to lovers / enemies to lovers / spurious relationship / power couple / newly entered / soulmates [ metaphorical ] / soulmates [ literal ] / awkward / turning toxic / toxic love / cheating [ on your muse ] / cheating [ with your muse ] / other
ANTAGONISTIC. dangerous to each other / dangerous to others / unpredictable / rivals / petty / developing into sexual or romantic tension / based off family matters / based of off circumstance / based of professional matters / based off misunderstanding or lies / conflict of ideology / betrayal / hero - villain dynamic / enemies / fight club / friends turned enemies / lovers turned enemies / exes turned enemies / other - specific to fear smile
Okay the antagonistic bit was for funsies in the event that Smile could stay a villain made up of fear. Losing humanity or sense of self in that prolonged frenzy state we've seen. But yeah Smi/leX! The wife would have had to divorce his ass for me to justify this. But they've got plenty of years to stretch back on, Smile's own path as a hero would have shifted and changed even without X being around so, there's plenty to mess with there.