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indie Dr. Harold Winston from Overwatch canon-divergent & mostly HC-based

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(the following applies for the main ‘current timeline’ verse I will write doctor Winston in, for the most part)

Following his miraculous escape from the Horizon Lunar Colony, a crash-landing in Junkertown and several years spent in the irradiated outback, Harold Winston’s health is… not what it once was, let’s just say.

For starters, his back had been a source of problems for a good while now, the doctor clearly having suffered an injury to his spine during his flight and emergency landing in Australia. By now, Overwatch medics had been able to craft a kind of protective harness that stabilises his back and minimises the pain he would have to deal with on a daily basis. Now and then, if too much strain is put on his body, a sting of pain might still bother the scientist now and then; but for the most part, he’s in fairly good shape, all things considered.

Along with the augmentations along his spine, three of his fingers on his left hand have been replaced with prosthetic digits; following an unfortunate incident in Junkertown, Harold found himself forced to get by with only his index finger and thumb remaining on his non-dominant hand. A friend amongst the Junkers, whom he now holds in high regard, took pity on the doctor, providing him with a set of prosthetic fingers made out of old Omnic parts. Later, the prosthetic was replaced by one individually customised to the scientist’s needs.

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“Long day?” A sunny, near cheeky smile, accompanied the query as the scientist found himself peeking into the part of the medical bay reserved for the field medic. She was one of the few he had not had the opportunity to converse with all too much before, and so, even more curious and eager to learn more about his new co-worker.

Showing the new folks around the base had always been one of his favourite ways to pass the time, back on Horizon. A means to waste time, a dear friend of his once said, to which Harold had replied with a dismissive, yet amused remark.

He… wasn’t quite sure what it was that he had said, back then. Pity.

“You look like it, miss,” he added quickly. “Of course, I would not wish to assume… or intrude on anything. Apologies, should I… already have.” came the explanation, ever so slightly bashful in nature.

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“Tell me about doctor Liao.” came the request, gently, the scientist keeping his eyes averted from the Omnic, somehow able to focus on both, his work and the pleasant conversation he found himself part of. Overwatch - the new form of it, they… really were an interesting bunch, no? Chaotic, that for sure, but in their own way… endearing, all the same.

And the lady named Echo was no exception to the rule.

“From what I understood she used to work for Omnica, no? Before lending her aid to Overwatch. Brilliant, that one-” he offered, finally tilting his head up to gaze upon the other.

“Pity I never got to meet her," he added, a pale smile on his lips. "She would make for an interesting conversation partner, I bet.”

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Harold Winston is officially the softest man alive, pass it on.

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@dames-de-talon​ said: "Don't ever let anyone make you doubt your worth." - from Moira!

A sigh, nearly a muffled chuckle leaves his lips at the other’s remark; bright and determined, that she still was, as far as Harold was able to discern. A young scientist, only at the start of her career, just yet. A star that did not yet have the opportunity to shine, a sun waiting to rise and bathe the world in the light of their genius.

He wondered how much of the excitement that the youngsters, barely done with their degrees, brought to the scientific scene he himself still harboured in his heart.

He could only hope this spark of passion still kindled in his soul, between the disillusionment and hard everyday work of professional life.

There was still so much to learn, so much to discover… and this one, young as she was, would be one to contribute some valuable input of her own, that much he was certain of.

“Apologies.” he uttered finally, a smile gracing his features. “I didn't mean to make it sound like I was pitying myself. Quite the contrary, really.” A soft chuckle accompanied his statement.

“I am merely… aware, I would say.” he elaborated. “Aware of my own shortcomings in the field, the errors in judgement many of our colleagues still fall victim to… we cannot allow ourselves any more of such scandals. We should know better than that. We should BE better.” He shook his head.

“No, we have to be better. Who if not we?” he uttered, his dark eyes meeting the mismatched ones of the young scientist. He waved the statement off near immediately, smiling to himself.

“Ah, there I go again… rambling away, like there’s no tomorrow.” he offered apologetically. “Don’t mind me. And don’t let this old man make you nervous, yeah? Promise?” he continued on, a wink accompanying his remark. Old. He barely was ten years older than the lady in front of him, as far as he was able to discern.

“Let us not dwell on the past; it is about the here and now, no? And the future.” he added with a sunny smile. “And from what I can see, it is going to be a bright one, should more brilliant minds like you get to share their ideas with the world.” he mused with content.

“I cannot wait to see what you and your peers will come up with. Bet it will be a fascinating read, indeed!”

some soft prompts for a soft space dad [ accepting ]

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@mzcal​ said: lavender, héliotrope !

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

Now; for Harold it’s both a yes and a no. He does not entirely agree with the overall concept modern society possesses of soulmates, ie. for them to always have to be a romantic affair, to be limited to a single person one is to meet once in a lifetime etc.

While his idealistic tendencies would have one believe he would be quick to subscribe to the idea, he is, in fact, a man serious and realistic enough to consider it little more than romantic idealisation, a fantastical way for society to describe the most desirable kind of a connection that can be achieved between two human beings.

That being said, he does, indeed, very much believe such close relationships considered as ‘soulmates’ are realistically achievable. He is perhaps not the biggest fan of the descriptor itself, but he understands why others would prefer to use it referring to their romantic or platonic bonds.

Harold isn’t sure he ever had a ‘soulmate’ himself; he cared for a great bunch of people in his life, alright, and, oh, how much he cared for them! But rarely has his affection been reciprocated quite to the same degree he tends to display.

Perhaps, at times, he simply… cares a little too much. Feels a little too much.

Then again, he isn’t entirely certain what a soulmate even is supposed to feel like, so... how would he be able to tell at all?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

It is fairly easy to gain his trust, really! And even if one was to disappoint him in any shape or manner, if the trust was to be broken, he would be pretty quick to forgive the mishap. He would hurt, yes; he would pretend the ‘betrayal’ does not get to him too much, but he, indeed, would need a little time to still his broken heart.

However! Despite the resentment and hurt he might feel, he is very quick to rationalise the other’s behaviour, to apply context to their actions, to try and reason why such bothersome behaviour would be warranted at all.

He does not want to be mad. And he wishes to forgive. To understand. God, how badly he wishes to do so! He despises unnecessary conflict and prefers to talk things out, should misunderstandings or lapses in judgement threaten his peaceful coexistence with others.

Harold is just… a very gentle, soft character in general. And even though it hurts; he knows the only way to mend a wound is to clean the injury and apply medication to it, to care for it; he prefers to nurture his relationships, instead of letting things fester. He does bottle things up a lot, indeed, yes; but these are displayed through bouts of depressive moods, rather than outbursts of anger.

He’s too caring and loving to hold a grudge for too long. What’s the point anyway?

What’s the point of letting hurt poison your life, when you could work through it together with your loved ones? What’s the point of wallowing in misery, when hugs and apologies are so much more effective social strategies, overall?

Apologise. It’s as easy as that. Apologise, explain where you think you went wrong and as far as he is concerned, no wrong has ever been done. Now? All that’s left to do is to derive consequences from the event, to apply them in the future, building a more harmonious environment with every little step taken.

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headcanon prompts with questions based on plants   &   what they represent in flower language .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

abatina :   is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time   (   due to becoming more educated on the topic ,   certain experiences  ,   etc .   ) ,    or that they   would   change their mind about under certain circumstances ?  

acanthus :   is your muse deceptive ,   or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ?   why or why not ?   

aloe :   how does your muse handle grief ?

amaryllis :   what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ?   how do they express that pride ?   

anemone :   how does your muse view the world ;   as a cruel   &   unforgiving place ,   a land full of wonders ,   or something in - between ?  where does that world view come from   (   what experiences ,   life lessons ,   etc .   ) ?  

angelica :   where does your muse draw inspiration in life ?   what motivates them ?

apple blossom :   how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?  

bachelor’s button :   does your muse actively seek romantic companionship ,   or cherish the liberties of being single ? 

basil :   does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?

bay tree :   does your muse seek glory   &   accolades ,   or do they favour a simpler ,   more personal life ?  

begonia :   how cautious is your muse ?   are they prone to noticing red flags ,   or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ?   why or why not ?  

belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ?   do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?   

bluebell :   does your muse learn from their past ,   or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?  

carnation :   what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ?   how do they express or not express this relationship ?  

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?  

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ?  how do they feel about love as a concept ?  

daffodil :   is your muse one to be loyal in relationships ,   or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?

daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?   what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?  

edelweiss :   what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ?  are they known to be courageous from then on ?  

fern :   does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces ,   or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?  

forget - me - not :   has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ?   are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?  

gardenia :   is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on ,   or to conceal them for long periods of time ?  

gladiolus :   describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .

goldenrod :   does your muse believe in luck or fortune ?  why or why not ?   where do they believe these things come from ?  

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?   as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ?  

holly :   how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ?  are they aware of it ?   do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?  

hollyhock :   how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ?  what’s something they strive for in life ?  

hyacinth :   is your muse athletic ?   does it come naturally to them ,   or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?  

hydrangea :   how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ?  are they prone to being misunderstood ?

iris :   if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind ,   what would it be ?  

ivy :   what are your muse’s views on marriage ?   do they believe it is something strictly for love ,   or an institution rooted in business   &   social benefits ?   do they desire or have they desired to be married ?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

lilac :   what was your muse’s childhood like ?   how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ? 

lily :   how does your muse view their mother ?  

lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?  

magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .  

marigold :   is your muse prone to jealousy ?  how might they handle envious feelings ?  

mint :   does your muse view themself as virtuous   &   moral ?  what do these words mean to them ?

nasturtium :   describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace ,   or homeland .  

oak :   who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?  

pansy :   does your muse often reflect on their own actions ?   do they ever think a lot about the past ,   and what they could have done differently ?

parsley :   describe a holiday your muse enjoys ,   and why they enjoy it .

peony :   what would a   ‘  happy life  ’   look like in your muse’s eyes ?

poppy :   what comforts your muse ?

rhododendron :   is your muse receptive to warnings   &   advice given by others ?

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

sage :   what is your muse’s legacy ?   what do they want to be remembered for   &   what might they actually be remembered for ?  

salvia :   is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ?  how do they express that possessiveness ,   or lack thereof ? 

snapdragon :   is your muse merciful ?  why or why not ?

southernwood :   how seriously does your muse take themself ?   do they prefer a solemn   &   intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes   &   banter ?  

sunflower :   what brings your muse the most joy in life ?  

tulip :   how does your muse view people in general ?  

violet :   how does your muse respond to betrayal ?

willow :   how does your muse handle sadness   &   depression ?

zinnia :   how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ?   has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?

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Oh look

A cute dork

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🌙 (ooc.) rewatches the ‘recall’ animated short solely to listen to harold winston’s soft voice

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Map Posters - Horizon Lunar Colony

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misc prompts for your feels

“ unique just means alone. ” “ i’m not afraid to die, just wish i could live a little first. ” “ i know i’m a monster, but you look at me like i’m a man. ” “ there’s nothing i wouldn’t do to keep you safe. ” “ we all have sins to pay penance for. ” “ don’t look at me like i’m a hero. you’ll only disappoint yourself. ” “ sometimes when you look at me it’s like…it’s like you’re staring straight past my flesh and into my soul. ” “ you make me want to live. ” “ i know i don’t deserve forgiveness, but i like the idea that some people think i might. ” “ i trust you with my life. ” “ you’re more like family to me than my own blood. ” “ i’ve never had any sort of family before. ” “ your life is far more precious than mine. ” “ i don’t care what happens to me. as long as you’re safe. ” “ i need you to live…cause if you’re gone then, i don’t know what the point of it all is anymore. ” “ i know i’m not the person you want, but i’m here. ” “ i love you, and i know you may never feel the same. but i’m okay with that. ” “ i couldn’t say no to you even if i wanted to. ” “ you’re worth more than this. ” “ why do you walk around as if you’re somehow less valuable than the rest of the world? ” “ please, let me help you. ” “ just let me do this for you. ” “ you do have something to live for. you have me. ” “ you’ll always have me. ” “ i see you. i know you feel so invisible all the time, but you’re not. not to me. ” “ it’s okay to be angry, you’re allowed to be upset about what happened to you. ” “ don’t you realize you deserve more than this? ” “ you’re not a machine or— or some thing. you’re a person, and i’m sorry anyone ever made you feel otherwise. ” “ please, just hold on a little longer. i can’t lose you too. ” “ this scar..what happened? ” “ if you won’t do it for yourself, then do it for me. ” “ you’re bleeding— how long have you been hiding this?! ” “ sometimes i realize one day i could die, i could just disappear and the world would be none the wiser. there’d be no one to miss me and that terrifies me more than death itself. ”  “ i’m not sure i know who i’m supposed to be anymore. ” “ my mind is so loud and i’m afraid it’ll never be quiet again. ” “ when i’m in a crowd i just want to melt away and yet, when i’m alone it’s somehow worse. ” “ loneliness is a poison and i’ve been drinking it for so long, i don’t there there’s an anecdote to save my soul. ” “ i don’t care if the world knows my name, i just want you to remember me. ” “ you deserve more than i could ever give you. ” “ i love you. i know that’s not enough, but i do. ” “ you’re safe with me, you always will be. ” “ you make me feel safe. like i’m allowed to be anything i want. ” “ i’d do anything to be the person you love again. ” “ i’ve got you, you’re safe. ” “ just rest, i’m here. ” “ you can stay with me tonight. ”

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softer prompts

“  i’m not going anywhere.  ” “  you make me feel safe.  ”   “  i think i might be in love with you.  ” “  i just like seeing you happy.  ” “  just let me take care of you.  ” “  you’re my family.  ” “  i can stay, if you want.  ” “  you make me feel alive.  ” “  you’re captivating.  ” “  i want you to know i’ll always be here for you. whatever you need.  ” “  you don’t have to tell me anything, we can just sit here.  ” “  i trust you. more than anyone else.  ” “  you have a beautiful soul.  ” “  i feel like i could watch you all day. everything you do has a touch of magic to it.  ” “  i hope i see you in my dreams.  ” “  do you trust me?  ” “  you don’t ever have to pretend. not with me. not ever.  ” “  i love you, every part of you. even the parts you don’t like.  ” “  you make everything a little easier.  ” “  will you just…hold me? please.  ” “  just tell me everything’s gonna be okay.  ” “  you’re enough. you’re more than enough.  ” “  you have my heart in your hands. be gentle with it.  ” “  i wanna be the one you go to. the first one you tell when there’s something good. the shoulder to cry on when it’s bad. and every mundane thing in between. i want to share it all with you.  ” “  i have faith in you.  ” “  i’ve never met anyone quite like you.  ” “  knowing you is like…coming home. like i’ve finally found something that’s been missing all this time.  ” “  every hard thing in my life feels worth it. it all led me to you.  ” “  i feel like i could endure anything as long as i have you to come home to.  ” “  i can tell something’s bothering you.  ” “  what can i do to help?  ” “  come on. let’s get out of here.  ” “  i’m taking you somewhere special.  ” “  where are you taking me?  ” “  i don’t need grand gestures or declarations of love. i just need you. all of you.  ” “  you make me feel like i’m worthy.  ” “  you deserve good things.  ” “  i want to be your home.  ” “  loving you is like something holy.  ” “  i made you something.  ” “  come back to bed.  ” “  stay the night with me.  ” “  are you sure you’re okay?  ” “   you wanna talk about it?  ” “  did you wanna tell me something?  ”  “  you’ll always have me.  ” “  i’m proud of you.  ”   “  i need you.  ” “  thank you. for always being there for me.  ” “  don’t ever let anyone make you doubt your worth.  ” “  i’m not leaving you. not ever.  ”   “  you have kind eyes.  ”   “  sleep, my love. i’ll keep the nightmares away.  ”   “  there’s so much light in you.  ” “  i want you here.  ”  

ACTIONS: 

❀ for a forehead kiss ✦ for our muses to hold hands ❉ for one muse to nap against the other ✱ for one muse to surprise the other ✸ for our muses to cuddle  ❄ for our muses to enjoy the first snow of winter  ♛ for my muse to teach yours something new ☂ for our muses to stargaze  ♡ for one muse to wake the other with breakfast in bed ♤ for a kiss on the palm ☁ for our muses to get caught in the rain without an umbrella ☀ for one muse to surprise the other with a home-cooked meal  ☾ for one muse to hug the other without explanation  ♞ for one muse to give the other a massage  ✞ for one muse to give the other flowers ✔ for one muse to caress the other’s face ✚ for our muses to shower/bathe together  ＄for one muse to catch the other staring lovingly 

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