Ouroboros End

The official blog for the WIP IF Ouroboros end. 18+

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Ouroboros End

[DEMO-TBA]

An IF about coming back wrong in a fantasy world where seekers eliminate all that is considered impure.

The final cry of the god Ouroboros sends a ripple across the lake, lifting sediment from the bottom, sending rocks tumbling into the depths.

And you rise again, crawling from the murky hells that engulfed you 20 years ago. The same mud filling your boots, the same cold expanding from your chest, the same body, but wrong.

The water tastes the same as then. Thick, muddy, unforgiving.

Ouroboros end is a IF about returning to life, but coming back wrong. It will be rated 18+ for sexual themes, violence, horror themes and gore.

[[Coming back wrong, horror, fantasy, magic, romance]]

You were a seeker, made one after being labelled as deathmarked in your youth.

The templars of Ouroboros accepted you into their ranks soon after when you were 15, honing your unique skill for years. At the age of 29, you've hunted many a beasts; werewolves, witches, trolls.

Death is nothing new to you, until you meet your own.

In this story you will be able to customise your MC in the following ways.

✴Gender: Cis, Trans, Non-binary. ✴Sexuality: Pan, Bi, Gay, Ace, Aro. ✴Death mark: Conquest, War, Famine, Death. ✴Appearance: Height, bodytype, skin, hair, eyes, etc.

Meet the RO's

Simeon Johans Lutz, 47 [M] Soul Seeker.

Stolen smiles, laughs shares huddles around a campfire in the cold winter. "I don't think I have ever lived without you." He feels so familiar, with his dark blue eyes- If only you could see him smile, maybe then you'd know...

Simeon stands at 198 cm (6'5) with a statuesque build. His skin is a dull cold tone beige. He has pale blond hair down to his chest, greying at the temples, deep blue eyes- you think, you remember- his left one is covered with a heavy leather eyepatch. Scars trail up his cheek and under it, along with a gnarly one covering most of his throat leading up to crave a small hairless spot in his otherwise well kept ducktail beard.

[Friends to strangers to lovers, old friends, past love]

Delvin Regalis, 50 [M] Captain Seeker.

His eyes remain cold, but for a split moment you think you see something far more innocent, hope, hells, he burns with it. Men like him aren't built for missing someone.

Delvin is 178 cm (5'10) with a aged, slightly pudgy at the corners, soldiers build. His skin is a slightly rosy beige. His face is pockmarked and he has a major scar trailing down from one of this dark brown eyes, leaving it blinded- did you... had you been there?- with a clouded pupil. His hair is buzzed close to his scalp and ash brown. He has a zapata moustache and shortly trimmed beard.

[Enemies to lovers, angst, distant]

Alda Brutus, 34 [F] Scout Seeker.

Older than you... But younger. You never would have known her, would you? Yet she looks so much like home, and so much like hatred.

Alda is 165 cm (5'4) with a strong, curvy body. Her skin is pale enough for her veins to peek through, and covered in freckles. Besides her heavily scarred face, she has rosy cheeks and a sharp nose. Her hair is light auburn, shining in a copper tone, well suited to go along with her golden eyes- how can something so rich look so cold?-and heavy brows. Her right hand is missing two fingers.

[Slow to trust, protective]

Calypso, 30 [NB] Court Oracle.

The way they look at you, its revering- no. It's calculated. How can a person know you more than you do? Why do they see you?

Calypso is 175 cm (5'8) with a lean body, soft in all the right places. Their skin is a peachy tan, decorated in golden symbols. They have a large facial tattoo going over their nose and onto their forehead, it frames their black eyes- untrusting, empty, voids- alongside a teal and red eye look. Dark teal braids reach down to their butt, but is usually in a stylised up do to symbolize their status. Both ears are adorned with several earrings.

[Friends with benefits to lovers, one night stands turn to commitment, player]

Noor Talen, 35 [Intersex M] Court Scholar.

He studies you, for a moment too long to be innocent. But then looks away with a faint blush. Does he only seek what you know? Could it be more to that gaze?

Noors height is 188 cm (6'2) and he has a thin build, wiry almost. His skin is a mid tone bronze and looks untouched by the elements. His warm black and blond hair is done in dreads, usually resting in a low bun on his nape. His eyes are a green hazel- trusting, of you, your touch, your thoughts-and framed by a round framed pair of spectacles, with two gemstones hanging from each corner.

[Love at first sight, meet-cute, needy]

Lore asks. Pinterest. (TBA) Spotify (TBA)

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Hope you're feeling better !

Slightly nsfw ask what is their reaction to MC pulling them towards them (MC) by the belt ? -sarah

*giggles, twirls hair*

oookkkkkkkaaaaayyy,, thiihihihihih Slight NSFW under the cut <3 making this crushing stage for the giggles

Simeon freezes and stumbles closer to you, hands hovering where they were about to grab onto your arms to catch himself. This- You- He- His mind goes blank as he does nothing but stare, firstly at your eyes, then your fingers looped under his belt and then finally your lips. All before managing a frail cough as he steadies himself, large hands nervously settling on your forearms to just almost embrace you. Fingers stroking against the layers of fabric keeping your skin from touching on another. Gods the things he wished to do to you, but shouldn't, he really... really shouldn't. Yet he leans forwards, a fraction closer. That's all he dares. My man Simeon is up there with number one MC simp if not for Noor fighting him over that role. This would quite possibly either make him short circuit or start laughing out of panic. Delvin and you had been staring each other down, a typical pastime for the two of you it seemed, ever since you came back he had been trying to find cracks in your behaviour. Like spotting a bad fake out of the crowd of ordinary humans. You had not cracked, until now, by using the gambesons belts to yank him closer. His hand had come up to catch himself, slamming against he wall behind you, caging you in with a wolf. The smirk that appears on his face is sinful, but contained out of respect for you. That is until you give the beltloop another tug. THIS MAN WOULD LOVE THIS- unless it became this thing where he felt he was no longer the one in control, but yes,,,, go right ahead,, Alda goes head first into your chest, where she stays in silence for a moment too long. Pale cheeks flaming into a deep red that she hopes won't be noticeable when you inevitably pull her away. However you don't; and she remains overheated against your chest until her cheeks cool. With a small huff she steps away and fixes her still perfect tunic, keeping her eyes on anything but you. Maybe she is disappointed you didn't take it further, maybe she did want more. But you gave her the choice to make that decision herself and that warms her almost as much as your closeness had. She is awkward and not really good at love but holy shit- this would make her insta fall for MC if it wasn't for her already there crush on them. Calypso doesn't fumble, no they simply choose to elegantly fall into your arms; and they also choose to forget everything you had been arguing about moments before. Onyx eyes blink and they remain stunned for a moment before sinking into your warmth with a harrumph befitting of a royal. "I am still very upset with you, this does not change that." Maybe if they ducked their head under your chin the blush would not go noticed. This would automatically turn of any hostile program active on the Calypso, and you can now safely get cuddles and kisses from them! Good job MC! Noor lets out a nervous giggle, cheeks going a deep crimson as he tries to smoothly reciprocate this sudden affection given to him. Soft and careful hands place themself onto your waist as he tries to tame his expression to one not quite as shy and unsure as the one currently on his features. With a heavy swallow he meets your eyes and has to instantly look away, cheeks both prickling with heat. Maybe if he had more time to mentally prepare he'd be able to further the situation but- not here, in the midst of scrolls and books and -and... "I... I really want you right now." He might be awkward about it but you will never meet a more loving man than Noor I PROMISE. He would be a flustered mess but a good one.

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NSFW

How would the RO's react to their usual darling and shy MC waiting in their bed being all dressed up in the lingerie of their preference with the only thing that they're wearing that's covering them being the Ros jacket for their anniversary/a surprise after they haven't met up in a while because of their jobs 😇

ohohoho..OHIOOOHOOH>OH

I want to answer this soooo bad, but it would only work for two RO's, Calypso and Noor seeing as they are the most bound to the court, while the others are still seekers and will work side by side with MC in the story. Also the lingerie is difficult too, seeing as it won't be a thing.. that I have planned at least in the setting of the story, and if it was, it would only be for the rich and not something I think MC will have gotten their hands on :( I might come back to this though<3

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"Okay so to summarize, yes technically MC can have kids, but it depends on their deathmark if they are the one to be pregnant."

So does this mean that no matter the MC’s gender, they can get pregnant? Or is it more like only AFAB MCs can, and AMAB MCs would go through adoption or something like that? I always play with a M!MC so I got curious lol.

"He would do his best to be a good father, but he is not instinctually very parental. He did however dream to start a family when he was younger. (Not to mention when his daughter was born he lowkey wished she was his and MCs)"

So MC really can get pregnant by him (or get them pregnant) in the story, or is this more of a "yes, it’s possible" kind of info, but something that won’t actually happen in the plot?

Also the part about him wishing the kid was his and MC’s really hit me hard 😔💖

So if MC romances him, he would’ve been with other people after when MC was dead, but more in a casual way and not because he was in love? Like he was still in love with MC even after they died?

I just got a bit confused about his relationship with his daughter’s mother since they were together for four years, right? And if he had this wish that his daughter was MC’s kid with him, I started wondering if he did care about her too, but deep down was still in love with MC or something like that.

ANYWAY, I NEED SOMETHING CUTE, SO:

It’s the MC’s birthday, and the ROs want to surprise them. The MC had mentioned before that they love homemade sweets, and those are their favorite gifts. So…what would each RO do, and how well would they manage in the kitchen?

Omg hi, this is a long one, thank you 😳

It's... hm. For the first question.. I thought on this for a bit, thinking of whether to let this be possible or not but alas. Seeing as the world is very anti-Magic this would be limited to the realms of our world. So AFAB, possibly intersex MC, otherwise adoption is the route to go. I wanted to make it possible since the world technically is a magically based one but the amount of finagling I would have to do to make this 'socially' acceptable is .. well a lot :(

I do not have it planned in this story (possibly maybe for background if I do go about making the second book a thing...) for MC to start a family unless it's to accept Millie as their daughter. It's more of a yes possible type of thing for anyone out there that wants to make their own fanfic or headcanons <3 This is ... going dangerously close to spoiler territory but alas... Simeon got together with and was planning on marrying the woman he had Millie with, because he felt he owed it to his younger self to at least try. What I can say is that Mama did not feel the same way and never planned to actually marry him regardless if he was to propose or change or anything. He loves his daughter, but due to thing that will be revealed in his story (or possibly added side stories for the RO's) he never got to be a real present dad to her. And I will write you a response to that final ask separately cause this post got long <3

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OKAY!!! AS to respond to that cute ask! (I had a similar thing written to a close friend about a RO and cooking so....)

Under the cut cause I have no self control and need it to be long xD

Simeon was used to early days and late nights, but usually never for such a pure reason as you. But as the time was slowly creeping closer to your birthday, or what was assumed to be, he had taken the time to cover his usually bloodstained hands in flour. The cakes where... unique; shaped like hearts and dyed with the extract of gavari root to turn pink. He had overlooked how they all turned dark and almost gory in the process. Yet it feels like nothing went wrong upon seeing your face light up, melting into each bite like he had offered you the nectar of the Gods rather than a cold cake the size of a fist. Simeon would do so well in the kitchen, he would be a pathetic baker in modern times after all! And he would make Sabini Bon Cakes; a national staple usually given as a sign of affection by both adults and younger couples during festivities! Delvin had fallen out of the cycle and was being punished by Halsfar himself. That's the only explanation to why he was still trying to make a simple red berry pudding after failing several times in a row. It was not because you had become a important and valued constant in his life, no that... that was not it. The kitchen might be a warzone after he made an edible portion, but when seeing you sink into your seat and take another bite? It makes it worth all the burns and makes him believe the Gods will forgive him for cursing their names. The captain would make sure you did not overwork yourself today. This man can cook but don't let him bake. He is used to making things out of rations and making them good, but with actual ingredients? UH OH! He is too stubborn to give up though. Especially with MC being the target- pardon... reciprocating victim- Alda wasn't stupid, so she had asked one of the cooks to help her with making your birthday special. She follows their instructions to the T, and when she pulls out the steaming hot Vivez cake it looks perfect- until it slumps in on itself with a small puff of smoke. She normally never failed after following instructions... so what was this? The cooks reassure her it happens, but she was so sure she'd get it in one try. And now it was already the morning of your special day too... She tries to hold back tears when serving you it, but you still accept it like it wasn't a disgustin- You smile. And she no longer feels like crying. Alda can't really bake or cook so that's something MC will have to do in their relationship lmao, but the kitchen will be clean since she got help to make it! 'Calypso did not do manual work.' is what they tell themself when passing the kitchen the day before your birthday. 'Manual labour is below someone like me.' They insist when following the instructions of the courts cook. Naturally it will be divine, seeing as they are the one to make it, but still worry nags them following them like a stray hound biting and tugging at their heels when they serve you.

You smile, and bring the steamed bun to your lips, oh those lips, and you take a bite. The oracle has to hold their breath, waiting in reverent awe for a response, ANY response. Then you nod, taking another; and they almost die- undramatically of course. Cal can not and will not cook... unless its for MC. Only they can make them feel like serving someone is something to strive for. The kitchen will be clean IF they get help otherwise... good luck. Noor is a scholar, he does not bake, or spend much time outside of the study or library. But upon hearing the rapidly approaching date of your birthday? He had to do something. So naturally he dives head first into studying, all in the search for a perfect treat for someone as sweet... as you. Eventually he settles, albeit begrudgingly, for a small caramelized treat from Tiberis. Butter puffed rice coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. The look on your face is enough to bring him joy for the rest of his life. The surprise.. combined with the soft thanks leaving your lips before you take a crackling bite of the treat. If anyone would have the talent without trying it would be Noor I think, he'd (after studying) be more than capable to make most things if he felt ready for it. Kitchen would be clean out of respect for the workers.

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"Okay so to summarize, yes technically MC can have kids, but it depends on their deathmark if they are the one to be pregnant."

So does this mean that no matter the MC’s gender, they can get pregnant? Or is it more like only AFAB MCs can, and AMAB MCs would go through adoption or something like that? I always play with a M!MC so I got curious lol.

"He would do his best to be a good father, but he is not instinctually very parental. He did however dream to start a family when he was younger. (Not to mention when his daughter was born he lowkey wished she was his and MCs)"

So MC really can get pregnant by him (or get them pregnant) in the story, or is this more of a "yes, it’s possible" kind of info, but something that won’t actually happen in the plot?

Also the part about him wishing the kid was his and MC’s really hit me hard 😔💖

So if MC romances him, he would’ve been with other people after when MC was dead, but more in a casual way and not because he was in love? Like he was still in love with MC even after they died?

I just got a bit confused about his relationship with his daughter’s mother since they were together for four years, right? And if he had this wish that his daughter was MC’s kid with him, I started wondering if he did care about her too, but deep down was still in love with MC or something like that.

ANYWAY, I NEED SOMETHING CUTE, SO:

It’s the MC’s birthday, and the ROs want to surprise them. The MC had mentioned before that they love homemade sweets, and those are their favorite gifts. So…what would each RO do, and how well would they manage in the kitchen?

Omg hi, this is a long one, thank you 😳

It's... hm. For the first question.. I thought on this for a bit, thinking of whether to let this be possible or not but alas. Seeing as the world is very anti-Magic this would be limited to the realms of our world. So AFAB, possibly intersex MC, otherwise adoption is the route to go. I wanted to make it possible since the world technically is a magically based one but the amount of finagling I would have to do to make this 'socially' acceptable is .. well a lot :(

I do not have it planned in this story (possibly maybe for background if I do go about making the second book a thing...) for MC to start a family unless it's to accept Millie as their daughter. It's more of a yes possible type of thing for anyone out there that wants to make their own fanfic or headcanons <3 This is ... going dangerously close to spoiler territory but alas... Simeon got together with and was planning on marrying the woman he had Millie with, because he felt he owed it to his younger self to at least try. What I can say is that Mama did not feel the same way and never planned to actually marry him regardless if he was to propose or change or anything. He loves his daughter, but due to thing that will be revealed in his story (or possibly added side stories for the RO's) he never got to be a real present dad to her. And I will write you a response to that final ask separately cause this post got long <3

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I absolutely loooove the.. trope? ig? where a character dies and when they're brought back their hair has gone white/gotten those skunk stripes 👀 it's so fun! And I've never seen the option for hair like that in IFs! 👀

Omg there's something so neat about changes like that in stories I think. Like the whole came back wrong trope is one of my faves for sure! I am working on the character customisation rn and there will be some other fun little details for the MC to have even before they come back >:) Like the option for fangs for Hound mc.

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What would the ro's reaction be to the 'there was only one bed' trope?

So sorry it's taken almost a month to respond to most of these ;-; life has been a bit hectic with medical things and trying to code the demo... but here we gooooooo. Making this be crushing stage.

Under the cut cause its rather long, you know me.

There had only been 3 rooms available and without any real thought the two of you had just wound up together, like two moths to a flame...

Simeon pauses from removing the heavy pack off his back, letting it hit the inns floorboard with a distant sound of complaint from the patron below you.

His blue eyes seemed to be focused on only one thing; the twin bed nestled in the middle of the room. You had already settled, removing your gear from your shoulders and slugging it onto the rickety chair by the table.

Had you not noticed? Did- Did you not care? Was he to expect to sleep on the ground, or the chair? Surely you couldn't imply that the bed was to be … shared?

Hastily Simeon clears his throat, out of nervous habit really, but it gets your attention nonetheless and that's what finally makes a smatter of blush collect across his cheeks. "You'd... You'd get the bed, of course." Okay so our largest pookie is not the best at romance. But betcha by golly, wow... He'd be a gentleman about that, he'd probably also not give in to sharing bed unless MC and he were in a relationship or it was absolutely essential they both got a nights of rest. Delvin figured this be the case truthfully, the inn was small, and the likelihood of there having been enough rooms had been slim. And regardless, it was not as if he hadn't shared beds with you before, though, correction, cots- so yeah okay maybe this was new for him too.

But he could deny all those feelings for now, focus on removing most of his gear to ready himself for bed and ignore the way you had been trying to catch his good eye for the past minutes.

"I can take the chair?" You offer and he scoffs, gruffly at that.

"It's just a bed, it's fine." Delvin is good at avoiding romance, or the admittance of it, so while MC would be fully engulfed in ≈ 80 kg of man after he has fallen asleep, it would not be spoken of again. Alda feels you bump into her as she stops by the doorway, eyes focused on the twin bed mocking her from the entry. You manage to pass by her and begin to unpack, sitting yourself down on the rather hard mattress. It takes her a moment, and part of her has already mapped a rather creative escape route to the front of the inn, figuring she could sleep with the horse you had all rode in on. It would be better than this surely. What if she snored in her sleep... or worse? What if she spoke in it?! 'Wow you are so warm, MC...' Gods, that would kill her. "...side?" She snaps her amber eyes at you, swallowing hard. "Uh. Sorry, what was that?" She mutters cursing the burning of heat making her pale cheeks rosy.

"Do you have a preferred side?" So, Alda is normally very cool and stoic, but not with MC, and not if she is crushing hard either. She'd be able to share but she would not be getting a lot of sleep though. Either way she'd like to keep MC safe so.. staying up would be okay. Calypso knew this would happen, it was hardly a surprise to them. But they had however felt a disconnect to how you would feel. So now they waited, keeping an eye or two on you instead. But you seemed... unfazed. And that- That did bother them- no nothing? No shock, no blushing? No, you simply undid you gear and got into bed, maybe that was for the better? Maybe you simply liked the initial thrill that they offered. Fine, the oracle would just have to sleep on the chair or … Their onyx eyes travel to the floorboards- the ground. They tell themself that the feeling they feel is only due to indignancy, not shyness, when they join you. Cal is not the romantic type until MC so be patient with them, and while they will have no outward reaction they probably liked that they got to share room and bed with MC. Noor flushed under the dim light of the room, eyes going from you, the bed then back to you again. "There's only one bed." He whispers, and by the way you react you must have heard him. 'Like one of my books.'

"Want me to take the..." But there was nothing in the room to sleep on besides the floor or the chair, which meant the two of you would have to share. The scholar offers a rather gleeful smile. "We will have to share, if that's acceptable to you, dear?" Upon witnessing your nod does his heart skip a beat, he'd have to be the upmost gentleman then.

We all know Noor is a simp for MC, like its just the way he was made, and he is also a sucker for cute book tropes too so this is like a dream for him. He'd be nothing but respectful though, and let MC get changed with him outside and avoid touching if MC was not amendable to the idea. But he is pretty obvious in his like for them so, if returned it would be a cute little cuddle sesh.

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Idk if I asked this...cant remember

I plan to romance either Simeon or Delvin (kinda leaning towards him)

But anyways, can my mc kinda be a brat and call them old man (with love) I do this to my husband who a year older, lol.

Omg- kisschy mood...

I think both would like that actually xD Simeon would try to hide that though, and would probably be offended at first as if it's an insult cause it's something he's rather sensitive about but holy shit Delvin would make it into a game for sure.

I think I might add something similar, to have a bratty/impulsive/fiesty MC call everyone by a nickname! Simeon: Big guy ( cause he big, tall, broad) Delvin: Old man ( hes the oldest RO) Alda: Princess (Spoilers) Calypso: Vision (Cause they are a prophet) Noor: Moth (always by a light reading)

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Classic scenario: What would be the ROs' reactions to seeing a 'hickey' in the MCs neck, and what would be their reactions if it turned out to be just a mosquito bite?

Sorry its taken this long to answer... I got sick last week and have had some medical issues up until earlier this week.

Okaaaay soooooooooo here we go.... I will have this under the cut out of the length but not for NSFW reasons since it won't be NSFW, that said its obvs insinuated. Crushing stage since nothing was mentioned :3

Simeon glanced up again, eyes travelling to the spot you had been touching for the last 30 minutes. You were not his to claim, he knew this. Hells he understood it. But seeing someone having so freely marked you, dared to show you what he wishes he could? It hurt. The food has gone cold by the time you go to part, and he lingers, humiliation gnawing deep in his gut. He was happy for you, really. He was.

"Blasted mosquitos..." You mutter, hand coming up to yet again itch at the raw spot.

His shoulders slump and he exhales the breath he had held. Mosquitos, bless them. So Simeon is a pretty chill guy and wants what's best for MC even if that's not him. But he would be very happy to know it was just some icky bugs rather than some icky person.

Delvin furrowed his brows. He hadn't even noticed at first, having you come in from his bad side, but after you were in his sights? Unavoidable. The mark on your pulse point was red. Small sure, but so obvious. The captain doesn't hold back from reaching over and touching the spot with his finger, a humourless smile on his face. "Had fun, now did ya, sweetness?"

You flush, hand coming up to cover the spot. "Okay haha, real fun, not everyone is a camping master like you. I am only human, can't help if bugs want my blood."

Bugs? Oh- OH. Well, now he's properly chastised and his hand drops to his side along with the smile. Of course. Delvin is not jealous but, he is not not jealous...? MC can do what they like, but it would still sting to not be the one chosen to mark them. He would pretend he had no implications from it and try to be extra nice for a while. Alda huffs, she was upset. Really upset. Did the two of you not have a good thing going? Had you not been flirting with her? The mark on your neck was staring at her, gloating. "So uhm." She starts, poking at her food with her fork while looking at you. She was trying to keep her cool. "Did you get bit or something?" A soft laugh leaves you, and she wishes it didn't make her heart skip a beat. "Yeah, I forgot to close the window, my quarters are practically overrun- flown? by mosquitos now."

Mosquitos? A small smile breaks her pout, and she kicks you under the table. Idiot. Alda would be pretty happy knowing there's no competition and that she only has to fight some nasty fliers to keep MC from more lovebites. She's happy she cleared it up fast. Calypso has to look twice, and they are appalled by what they see. HOW DARE YOU. They gave up sleeping around for you, they stopped flirting with strangers because you gave them butterflies and now you- you do this? Disgusting. Gross. Horrible- They cross their arms and harrumph, looking away to the side to avoid your eyes. You try to speak to them, and it's the last straw; Calypso leaves. You did not deserve the oracles time. Cal would be so embarrassed after when finding out it was a mosquito bite, and they would struggle to apologise to MC. But once they have built up their courage, they would give MC flowers and freshly cooked Terran cookies. They will work on communicating, if it meant possibly having you. Noor tries to breathe, but it's as if a sacrificial dagger has burrowed into his ribs. Was that really a hickey? From whom? The two of you had been flirting, he had taken you out for a picnic. Was that just a friendly outing? He kissed your cheek... The first tear that falls goes unnoticed by both him and you, but as another falls you notice and fall into action, wiping away the stray tears from his cheeks. "Noor, what's wrong?" He tries to smile, to make you not worry but- lying to you was something he never wished to do. "Your neck..." "Oh that- its just a mosquito bite? It's okay, I'm not hurt..." You softly say, stroking his under eye. Oh blessed be Hastal... He lets out a nervous laugh, a blush spreading across his face. Noor is someone that crushes on MC from the get go, so it would probably be devastating for him if he had been lead on or thinks he has been. He would tell MC after so it could be something for them to laugh about later.

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Hellu, I was just wondering if the RO’s have any core memories, if they do, did it affect them in any way?

Hey handsome <3 And omg fun question.... HMMMMM

I think so.. but they are bordering on spoiler territory, so I will leave the ones un spoilery above the cut and the spoiler ones under.

Simeon: A core memory was meeting his squad for the first time and feeling welcomed, regardless of his affliction or reason for being there.

Delvin: Becoming Captain Seeker at only 32, youngest in history at the time.

Alda: Finding out she was sighted at her 12th birthday party and her fathers reaction to it.

Calypso: Being assigned as the oracle of Sabins royal court after years of training.

Noor: His brother making him laugh so hard he accidentally shallowed a loose tooth.

Simeon: Seeing his daughter after she was born and being incapable of not wishing she was his and MC's rather than his and Andris'.

Delvin: Having to watch his mentor get his bowels ripped apart by a feral lycan and being powerless to stop or help him.

Alda: Having to watch her mothers execution.

Calypso: Kneeling on rice for 4 hours after getting a prediction wrong when still in training.

Noor: Watching his family wave him goodbye when he moved across the sea to Sabin.

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really sad Patissier

Poor baby can't catch a break even in modern au 😔

He really can't, lmao, I think life just got to him.... :U

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I was just thinking of this.

So I would believe we have amnesia and obviously not know what has happened since we been dead. Bc that will be interesting to learn on what has happened since we been gone and not know how things work. Bc all I imagine is Mc staring at something like a lost puppy.

Also, I like to think my Mc looked a certain way before death, and when they come back, certain things changed. Hair is longer/color changed, and eyes are dull or dont have that life in them 👀 also their clothing being so out of style. Going to be so fun watching them go shopping 😂

Btw do all the Ros know who we are? Also, are they the ones who find us? 👀 bc it be interesting seeing them seeing mc just coming out of the lake

P.s. I hope you are doing well and can't wait for the demo.

So like, it will not be amnesia really, more like the way our brain protects us from trauma by blocking it out, ya feel? But yeah there will be a culture shock moment almost with coming back to a place that obvs progressed and moved on past you.

The lost puppy ref works so well here too, cause I bet even small things have changed, their fav place to get a snack, their go to tea no longer being produced. Something having become taboo or offensive to say when it was fine 20 years ago.

And I will try to make this be an option, to have the appearance be altered in the first chapter after everything happens, but a lot of the changes will be more towards outwardly things. The possible ideas I have been toying with have been: Hair colour/white patches Eyes being different. Sharper fangs/claws for war. More muscles for conquest. Faded black from the fingers for famine. Black veins for death. I want the changes to be noticeable regardless of skin tone so I am trying to work out how to make that happen with some of the ideas.

Simeon and Delvin knew of MC and worked in the same squad with them, the others not so much, seeing as death is not exactly uncommon for a seeker. And you'll have to see just how MC remerges... >:)

P.S working on the intro, twine template and the prologue rn <3 hoping to be done soon to release the demo

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What is each ROs worst fear? Before meeting the MC vs after meeting the MC?

oH interesting! Simeon and Delvs will be slightly different since they knew MC before MC died.

Simeon: Past, Losing MC. Present, Losing MC again.

Delvin: Past, Death. Present, Dying alone.

Alda: Past, Not being strong enough. Present, Becoming like her father.

Calypso: Past, Imperfection. Present, Being unlovable.

Noor: Past, Never getting to experience love. Present, Not having enough love to give.

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In the modern world, what would be the lifestyle of the characters be like? Who would be working, who would be studying, who would be doing both, and who would be doing nothing?

AAA okay cute! Hmmmm,,, I have actually mentioned this kinda a bit to a friend in the past... I'll be honest, I kinda answered this thinking it was for my other blog Ouroboros end, so I will simply answer for both IFs

S would love to be a ranch hand, simple as that. They love taking care of animals and farm work so why not!

Hakiem would be a public relationship administrator at NASA or astronomer. With a side business making and selling baked goods.

Elton would be a CEO for his fathers company, and be a veteran. Probably the easiest one for me to figure out.

The Boss would be their own boss, for a tech company working with security.

M ooooh boy, probably a model? Considering that is what they were in the story, but I can see them creating their own fashion brand and producing ethically sourced fashion.

Sigurd would be a sugarbaby, I have no doubt about that- With a influencer gig on the side, making food content and travelling.

Okay so, I think Simeon would work as a really sad Patissier in a café. He enjoys food, and is pretty decent at cooking, however he really shines at making treats and desserts.

Delvin would be a sports coach, like big league, ex player type of deal. He is harsh but has the needed experience to guide a team to success, and he likes to boss people around. I can also see him as a personal trainer.

Alda would either be studying to be a botanist or a vet. She loves animals and nature, so she might try to become both, if she is able.

Calypso would not have a traditional job, they would either be a high fashion model, streamer or influencer. It just fits their vibe and energy I think.

Noor would be a kindergarten teacher or a nanny as his regular day job, but would be studying to become either an archaeologist or archaeolinguist! While he looooves history and everything that comes with it, I think he would really love his day job taking care of little ones!

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Idk if this has been asked. 😅 But with the Ros, will Mc age be committed on it? Since we are "young".

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA omg hi Kisschy! This is a good question and yes- it will be brought up with both Delvin and Simeon.

The age gap can be a bit scary, I totally get that, and it will be mentioned by Delvin himself and Simeon too.

Delvin, though older, is pretty cool with it? MC is 29 and can make their own choices, but comments might get to him.

Simeon will be worse off, and worried that MC should find someone close to their age, as if he wasn't technically born after they were.

Mainly it will be spoken about as kinda a side thing and not really over analysed too much, after all I think the readers and MC are fully aware of the age difference when they get into the relationship :D

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Hey just passing by to see how the writing was going ?

I sometimes forget how big of a simp noor is lol -Sarah

Hello, lovely Sarah! So I have been mainly focusing on making the universe and world make sense, so I won't get caught up in inconsistencies further down the line. I too have been trying to squeeze in working on my other IF Linear Flux too and flesh out that world ( even though it's closer if not identical to our own lmao.)

I have also been struggling a bit with getting my medicine prescribed and such, and have therefore had to ration out my ADHD meds, so working has been a bit rough :(

The prologue is in progress and will be done and released before the end of this year ( which is not saying much but it's a goal realistic enough for me I feel )

And yes Noor is a major Simp, he graduated with honours

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I can't remember if I sent this or not 😬. (What happens when you read so many Ifs lol)

But what is the style in the story, and also, does anyone have tattoos or piercings?

I have not yet answered this I don't think... Also hiiiiii kisschy!!!

So hopefully I am not going to answer this wrong lmao!

So far I have 5 regions with the following as inspiration in fashion and architecture: Zenith- Scotland, New Zealand, Norway. Nordic. Sabin- French. European. Maoxia- Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian. South Asian, East Asian. Dolterra- Egypt, Greece. Costal Tiberis- Saudi Arabian. Middle eastern.

Tattoos are not super common in Sabin. But yes some of the character you'll meet will have tattoos, the one I can openly mention is Calypso! Their golden markings are tattoos, and they have them across their entire body too, most are celestial in nature but rather geometric/symmetrical.