Now’s as good a time as ever, right? I figured I’d have a more concrete list of what I think might be fun interactions on this blog, and ways to better facilitate those things. So!
If you’re interested in threading with Kratos (whether we’ve spoken/interacted with previously or not) this is my way of reaching out and saying I’m open to RPing!
Below are some common things Kratos does/places he goes. These can be pre-established relationships if you’d like! If interested, you can DM me, or send me an ask, or hit me up on twitter/discord, either way!
1. Sword Training
Kratos runs a tutoring gig on the side in the mornings. Classes range from ‘I’ve never held a sword in my life’ to ‘sword fighting is like breathing’, since... y’know. Being alive for 4000 years gives you a lot of experience in this kind of thing. It’s open to all ages, and if swords aren’t your muse’s thing, he does general combat practice on occasion.
If you don’t want a wooden weapon, bring your own!
2. Flower Shop
Though only part-time (usually when he’s most needed), Kratos works for Karna at his flower shop. He’s mostly in the back or helping with things that aren’t arrangements, since he’s... kind of bland and not very creative. Nor is he particularly outgoing. But you’ll see him there in a florist’s apron nonetheless!
3. Bubu Pharmacy
He may have coerced Baizhu to hire him, but it’s for a good cause, really! He spends the other part-time hours here, helping more with physical work, or getting deliveries, or stocking shelves, or cleaning up the place... He doesn’t know a lot about medicine, admittedly, but he can do the other tasks. Kratos is nowhere near as friendly as Baizhu is, though, so it’s quite a stark difference if he’s the one helping your muse out.
4. Lloyd’s Dad
If you know Lloyd, you might see Kratos around him now and again. He’s much more stern than his son.
5. Avid Learner
It’s pretty common to see Kratos at the library (or outside, weather permitting) studying... almost anything, actually. Lately he’s been more focused on books on magic, or books he can find on the island’s history or topography.
6. Lurker
Actually he tends to stick to the shadows and watch people go about their business sometimes. It can be a little unnerving. In particular, he shows up near the center of the city for every eclipse he can catch. Watching...
7. Seraph
Though not common knowledge to most (at least, not ICly,) Kratos has lived a very, very long time. Though not exactly the angel you’d expect, he can use kinds of light and holy magic, and has wings he uses on occasion. He’s got that very specific “I’ve lived for so long and I’m extremely tired” vibe, in a resigned kind of way.
8. Guardian
Kratos has the idea that he’s in this city to protect the people close to him, since he has the opportunity to do so now. As such, he has that instinct to protect people in trouble if he sees it/can do something about it. This usually happens as a reflex, or in the heat of the moment. If he sees your muse in trouble (or conversely, sees them doing something to hurt someone else), he might do something about it.
9. Loner
Kind of self explanatory... He’s not particularly friendly or outgoing, is hard to rile most of the time, and can come off as blasé more often than not. He’s tolerable, but not exactly great company unless you break that outer exterior
If any of these situations or circumstances speak to you or vibe with your muse, feel free to let me know!
For the Choose Your Own, Kratos will be in Mistified! This time, not as Lord Kratos (notorious war criminal and fuck-up) but Kratos the Hero! The person he was before Martel's murder and the path to ruin.
This Kratos is still hundreds of years old, but hopeful, caring, and chivalrous. He's also more expressive and quicker to anger (kind of?)
So if you want to see this absolute wet rag of a man before he became utterly detestable, this is for you!
If you want to plot something, please give this a like and we can thread!
"Oh--!" Teal eyes land on the guy cleaning up. This sucks. Class must be over if the guy was tidying up the area, right? "I'm looking for the guy that posted this thing." Oliver pulls out his phone to show the stranger, "But I guess I'm a little late, huh?"
Sniffing once, Oliver pulls his phone away and looks mildly disappointed that he's missed class. "I bet you're the guy who posted it too. You smell like a teacher." And believe him! HE knows what teachers smell like.
It took time for the reality of his situation to sink in. Sure, he could accept being kidnapped or brought to a different dimension, those weren't too far-fetched. What rankled Genis' practical mind was how his magic was indeed stripped down to where he could barely cast a fireball. And for what? Was it not bad enough he had no familiar sights nor people to lean on?
Such thoughts made for the complex internal monologue that accompanied his plodding steps while staking out the best spot to work out his frustrations. Since it was winter and snow piled high in a section of Mistwood, he only needed to stay on the fringes to build himself a couple of makeshift targets out of snow.
On his knees amid the white fluff, he focused more on the solidity of snow targets than sensations like the full-body shivering occurring. It was easy enough to tune out all extraneous sounds since the weather delivered an acoustic hush, though his own short huffs and occasional curses seemed louder than usual.
Ordinarily, noises like little blasts were not something the creature gravitated to. Those were scary; it didn't like fighting. Or battles. But there's something particular about those plumes of snow going up--it dispersed a certain scent in the air that smelled... familiar!
Genis probably didn't hear it approach until it started to bark at him. And when the boy fell to his knees, he got a very cold nose pressed against his cheek.
Rawoo...?
Look at that tail wag! Noishe seems very happy to see him!
(Why he's out in the cold like this, though, it didn't have a clue. Maybe Boy should go inside...)
Noishe's eyes weren't the only ones on the young mage; from the cabin, Kratos can see both of them, but lingers there for now.
Where are you from?: Florida originally, but I finally escaped to Canada this year!
Characters in the Group: Kratos Aurion (Tales Of), whom I want to throw into the ocean, and Anda Teika (OC), whom I adore
About me: I like Snom, classical music you would find in a dreary haunted mansion in a safe room level, D&D, bugs, and food, and games. And point and click adventure games, specifically hit classic The Curse of Monkey Island, which is a classic and I think you should play it if you find it, it is Very Good!
I love shitposting and spontaneous slice-of-life threads, along with gut-wrenching sadness. I love random starters!
You can find me on bluesky here!
(I'm also Mod Caelum, and I'm fond of this old man and his robot son:)
"I know this place." Aja Aja Dojang was a well known place, wasn't it? It's been around for a little bit, so he's heard and the lady that ran this place was strong. Too bad she didn't spar with him. Said that she wouldn't go all out. Tch.
ANYWAY, he's here again, because he's seen a flyer that recently popped up. The person behind it was quick to reply too!
Class let out already, but Kratos stayed behind to do his part in keeping the dojang clean. Putting the mats away, mopping the floor... He keeps the place exactly how he found it. So, fortunately, this stranger found him at a good time!
" But y'know it's part of the allure sometimes....I can't help it I'm weak to [ CAR HONK ]... but I guess you're right though I shouldn't bother with a gift, the guy made a mess of my shop! With me nonetheless... "
" .....what's with shady hot guys approaching me lately anyway? Just two right now but that's a lot already. "
"I don't think we need to know that much about each other, Eiden."
A little too late for that, though...
"As for why it happens to you, ah... If I had to give an objective answer, you seem like a free spirit and a kind soul who happens to have an open mind when it comes to... certain activities."
Respectable, but not one Kratos can relate to. He's been alive for over 4000 years and had, maybe, three partners.
"...Did you want me to stick around your shop to dissuade any unwanted suitors."
"...Firstly, your disheveled appearance came from a point of concern, not, ah. That."
"Secondly. No, I don't believe you should. I'm not an expert in the subject, but [ TRUCK GOING BY ] can probably be found in someone that isn't an ass. Please have some respect for your own well-being."
‘ NOT ON MY WATCH. ’
‘ you thought it was over? … ha. ’
‘ pepsi bottle? coca cola glass? i don’t give a damn. ’
‘ aa … aaa …. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. ’
‘ so you just gon’ bring me a birthday gift on my birthday to my birthday party on my birthday with a birthday gift? ’
‘ why are you running? why are you running? ’
‘ just because my parents won’t let me get makeup, or piercings, doesn’t make me a fucking preppy. fuck preppies. ’
‘ god first. skating second. hit me up on christian mingle. ’
‘ welcome back to me screaming … AAAAAAAAAAA- ’
‘ oh my gosh, is that corbin bleu from jump in? ’
‘ it’s me, jessie, and ari, if he … if they test me they sorry. ’
‘ okay guys … i’m about to say a curse word, you ready? … shut up! ’
‘ on all levels except physical, i am a wolf. ’
‘ i thought you were bae! … turns out you’re just fam… ’
‘ i mean … you’re so tall, you must have a problem. ’
‘ i sneezed, oh, i’m not allowed to sneeze? ’
‘ sorry i’m on the toilet, hope the ice cream don’t melt! ’
‘ oh my fuckin’ god, she fuckin’ dead. ’
‘ I’M A BAD BITCH YOU CAN’T KILL ME! ’
‘ we all die, you either kill yourself or get killed. ’
‘ hey, my name is ____, i got a basketball game tomorrowwww, i’m a point guard. ’
‘ i’m washing me and my clothes, bitch! i’m washing me and my clothes.. ’
‘ MY DICK FELL OFF! ’
‘ THIS IS WHY MOM DOESN’T FUCKING LOVE YOU. ’
‘ so no head? ’
‘ yogurt is just fruit sperm! and i’m not gay. ’
‘ hi, welcome to chili’s. ’
‘ that’s what good pussy sounds like. ’
‘ stop saying i look like chicken little. he’s dumb, and he’s a coward. and i am NOT a coward! ’
‘ if your name is ____ and you’re really handsome, come on raise your hand! ’
‘ bitch! why you mad? ‘cause my pussy pops severely, and yours don’t?! ’
‘ merry crisis. ’
‘ i love you bitch. i ain’t gonna ever stop loving you …. bitch. ’
‘ what up? i’m ____, i’m nineteen, and i never fuckin’ learned how to read. ’
‘ this bitch empty! YEET! ’
‘ and they were roommates ! ’
‘ is that a weed?! i’m calling the police! ’
‘ today my brother pushed me so i am starting a kickstarter to put him down. the benefits of killing him would be: i would get pushed way less. ’
‘ it is wednesday my dudes …. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA- ’
‘ i won’t hesitate, bitch! ’
‘ welcome to bible study, we’re all children of JESUS! ’
‘ i spilled lipstick in your valentino bag. ’
‘ you are my dad, you’re my dad! boogie woogie woogie. ’
‘ i got two free tacos! ’
‘ road work ahead? uh, yeah, i sure hope it does! ’
‘ turn off the flash, you fucking moron. ’
‘ get that education bro! GET THAT EDUCATION BRO! ’
‘ yes, she is a bitch. b i c t … h. ’
‘ ohhh shit, what is that? who you fightin’? ’
‘ don’t fuck with me! i have the power of god and anime on my side! ’
