HIS ROMANTIC DREAM. ( an independent portrayal of seifer from final fantasy viii ) written by DANE ( they/them || 25+ )
a study in the romanticism of knighthood, being a hero, striving to be important to someone and ultimately failing not only that dream, but the realization that what one might want is what is right in front of them.
Hello! Thanks for your interest in my boy! I want to preface everything by reminding everyone that while Seifer is an antagonist in FF8's narrative, he is not evil. Brash and temperamental, he has a mean streak, but he's not cruel. He's a young man who is a direct foil to Squall, where Squall learns to accept his connections and to not be alone, Seifer also strives for that, but ultimately fails because his dream of being important ( a knight ) was twisted by Ultimecia's influence. He couldn't see what was right in front of him, couldn't grasp that what he needed was what Squall had already begun to find.
Seifer doesn't die in the end of the story, he's never even punished, but I think that's why I find him so fascinating. We don't know what happens to him after everything, the last time we see him was laughing with his friends before looking up at the passing Garden in an almost peaceful manner. I want to explore what happens to Seifer after the game, see if he could find what he's looking for, perhaps rebuild relationships he should have before his mistakes. I'm just pointing this out because there's so much mischaracterization about him, he's an asshole, has flaws, but he's not heinous. Far from it in fact.
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With that being said I'll just go over my general and basic rules!
I'm extremely crossover friendly, especially with other Final Fantasy games. I think inserting Seifer into the other games would be a fun plot, so feel free to throw all your characters at him. This goes for other games and media as well, I'll just come up with a verse for him!
Plotting is always good, but I feel like memes / prompts are the best form of icebreaker. Finding out you have writing chemistry with someone through meme responses is a great way to get plotting going. If you'd prefer to message me and throw ideas at the wall that's good as well!
Shipping is always open! Seifer, despite his flaws. Is a romantic, he longs to be important to someone, whether it's romantic or platonic or even familial. He has that desire to be loved, cherished and wanted. Deep inside he's still that lonely orphan who uses his attitude as a shield. If your character is interested in kissing him, please feel free!
I am well over the age of twenty-five at this point. Because of that, I will not write with anyone under the age of eighteen. No exceptions. This goes doubly so for writing anything mature themed.
Smut is an option with shipping partners, fade to black is also an option. I have no qualms with writing scenes in that nature, just depends on the vibes and writing partner.
Don't be an asshole, this translates to all forms of bigotry, or even just nagging me for replies. I'm a busy person and I try to write when I can as this is a hobby and a creative outlet for me, but don't be mean. You'll earn a block.
