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roleplay blog for luke fon fabre of tales of the abyss. highly selective. low activity. 25+ mun. action and crossover friendly. NOT spoiler free.

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❝ being the cousin to the chosen, where you ever made to feel inferior? ❞ kratos knew how life was previously when he was a young noble of tethe'alla, the kingdom and not the world itself. while cruxis had a lot of involvement when it came to the people born -- it only boiled down to their mana signatures and not so much them as individuals. in that regard, cruxis was no more a god than a mother to their offspring: you only have so much control over another life until you did not. ❝ or was life like being of any secondary family branch, leisure without any of the responsibilities nor strife? ❞ it isn't often kratos allowed himself to fall to the ways of humanity. to allow the mythical god of orion to ease past his lips and remind him of what once was. mayhap a bit foolish , mayhap even an ancient hero could learn new tricks. ❝ forgive my intrusion. it is not my place to probe you for such matters.  ❞

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“To be honest, it didn’t feel like anything. I didn’t even really understand what a Chosen was…” Luke shrugged a little. He’d been way too busy learning how to talk, how to read. He hadn't really had time to concern himself with the political concerns of his parents. But maybe that was just an excuse he was telling himself. Because Luke hadn’t really put any effort into learning things that weren’t strictly necessary and his parents had never really asked him to try. Mother was content with him just being alive, and Father…?

Father was impossible to please no matter what.

But that was just another excuse, wasn’t it?

"I understood that Zelos was different from me, and that meant that he had things to do outside of visiting me. I don't know if my father liked him very much."

Mother had fretted that Zelos might have attracted too much danger to them. She'd always been protective of Luke, especially after his 'kidnapping'. Luke supposed that made sense, but it hurt to think about.

“Zelos never liked to talk about his personal life.” Kinda like Guy. Looks like people really do have their reasons for keeping to themselves… Zelos was just about as clammed up as Jade. They both sure had the same attitude at times. "I barely knew much about him other than he was my cousin, and he liked to flirt with some of the maids around the manor. Natalia always got mad and called him a bad example."

"Sometimes, he'd help me practice with my sword. That was always my favorite part of his visits. I think I drove him nuts with how I used to whine." With a small laugh, Luke allows himself a rare bit of fond kindness toward his younger self.

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Concerned Sentences, Vol. 8

(Concerned sentences from various sources. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I don't think you can go back to the way it was before."

"You look like you could use some company?"

"Are you sure you don't want to see a doctor?"

"I still think this is deeply irresponsible - and believe me, I would know!"

"Maybe you should tell me what's bothering you?"

"Research shows that it's easier to open up when relaxed. It allows you to talk about what's really bothering you."

"If I know you at all, this isn't the only reason you're here."

"You're acting like you've lost your mind!"

"I think you've had enough to drink."

"You've forgotten what it's like to feel emotions!"

"I've never seen much good come from looking to the past."

"Sometimes an emotional injury doesn't show itself right away."

"This may be something of an understatement, but you are not doing well."

"What secrets are darkening your brow?"

"Grief can drive people to extraordinary lengths."

"You're self-medicating with homemade drugs?"

"Shouldn't you be resting?"

"You do look stressed! Would you like some ginger tea? Or maybe just some gin?"

"If there's one thing I've learnt, it's you can't run away from your own life."

"Don't torture yourself with hypotheticals."

"I know this is serious, but you can still smile. You're allowed to enjoy things."

"I know you want to help me, but I don't think you can this time."

"You've always blamed yourself for things that weren't your fault."

"You can keep on telling yourself that you're fine, but you're not fine!"

"Don't worry about me. I don't want it, I don't need it. Just don't do it."

"If you keep going down this path, something really bad is going to happen."

"I know I don't know you well enough to say this, but you haven't seemed yourself lately."

"You haven't left the house in over a week! You can't just stay inside watching old movies all the time!"

"Does anyone know how sick you are?"

"I have experience with this - this sort of pain - and you can't escape it by building walls around your heart."

"You seem uncomfortable."

"When was the last time that you had a hug?"

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MAAANNNN~~

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"Oh. Now that's a low blow." He was kidding of course, but being compared to Jade was its own very weird experience. As much as Yuri was joking about the melodrama, too, he wasn't joking about the original topic. It was mainly just his way of keeping it more lighthearted and from getting too dark. Maybe it was weird of him to do that, because he certainly wouldn't have worried all that much about it with his own home group, but he was trying to put at least a bit of a lid on it with other groups from the other worlds.

After getting Ix back, Yuri had hoped that would be the end of dealing with Living Dolls. Not only had it not been the end of that, but it gotten even worse - more out of hand. It still made him angry, but as he understood it... he was starting to scare people a bit with that anger. Not that he blamed them, but... seeing Demetrius toy with people's lives so easily and carelessly still set him off.

As Yuri set the filled dinner plates on the table, he moved back to get the drinks. "Just me and you in this branch for dinner. Most of the teams are out. Speaking of, Jade did tell me Asch would contact you though if anything comes up. Mentioned something about being glad he wasn't the one on the receiving end of Asch's impatience. Said it with a smile too. Pretty pleased with himself, that one."

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"Oh. Great." Luke can't help the sarcasm, even though he knows that this is all for the best. It really is convenient that Asch can contact him so easily, and he knows that taking advantage of that is the smart move. It's something that only the two of them can do.

But why does it always have to hurt so much!?

Luke does his best to swallow the sour look on his face, letting out a long sigh. He props his head up on his elbow, looking down at the plate of food in front of him. Food that looked so normal could have been found anywhere on Auldrant. Food that still somehow always tasted just a little bit off when it was these people from the other worlds who cooked.

Not that Yuri's cooking was bad. It was great! He was a really good cook! Way better than Luke was, and Luke had actually started warming up to it now that he was living here.

"I guess I'll just be standing by here to receive the intel, then." Luke picked up the pair of chopsticks and broke them apart, starting to idly toy with the food while he waited for Yuri to return.

"Are we going to head out together if something comes up?"

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Aqua beams when the scoreboard turns in her favor -- who would have guessed the master had a such a competitive side! This is beset only by her sensibilities which. while delayed in her excitement, flairs once she sees Luke get flattened.

She winces when he hits the floor and draws her fingertips to her lips. She... may have got a little carried away.

❝ Are you okay? ❞ She rushes over and leans over him, batting her baby blues. ❝ I'm sorry, I could have explained that better. ❞

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Luke just grumbles as Aqua stands over him, his face bright red where the fruit impacted him. Though, the bruise on his face is nothing compared to the bruise on his pride. He pushes himself up and crosses his arms.

"I'm fine," he huffs. What a stupid game. Who the hell would have expected literal fruit!? And he's not just saying this because he's sore about losing!

"Let's go again. I won't get knocked over like that again."

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Duke watches Luke, his red eyes tired from the earlier fight for survival. As the younger one frantically tried to reason with him regarding his injuries, Duke’s gaze drifted past the boy to stare in the direction Duke had come from. There was still no sign of him being pursued just yet but he couldn’t assume that he wasn’t being chased down. He was weak and vulnerable, much to his chagrin, and now would be the perfect opportunity for those humans to strike again and end him and steal Dein Nomos away from his possession.

“Your worries are misplaced, boy.” He tried again, looking back to Luke. He very quickly realized, however, that this boy was intending to be stubborn to the very end.

So, with a bit of reluctance, he takes the Lemon Gel and slips it into his mouth, chewing it slowly as the taste of citrus flooded his taste buds and shot a much needed energy boost through his system. The Lemon Gel was a temporary fix, however. These wounds needed to be patched, and soon. But he simply couldn’t risk it.

“I do not have time to stop and wrap my injuries. Not… here in the open.” Duke explains, his gaze once again drifting behind Luke. “I am being pursued and they are likely closing in on my location as we speak. As thanks for the item, I advise you to leave me be. They would not think twice about taking your life if they believe that you are in the way of what they seek.”

The boy was stubborn but his heart seemed to be in the right place. Duke could at least give him that. But humans like him were rare. And the only thing the human race was good for was rejecting kinder souls and crushing them under their heel. With that in mind, Duke turned again and took a step to continue his escape… but then his knee buckles beneath him, causing him to fall to his knee with a pained hiss.

His hand shoots to his side, where a pretty deep wound had been inflicted earlier. The Lemon Gel had slowed the bleeding but it didn’t seem to do much for the pain that came from it.

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Luke looks relieved when the stranger takes the gel from him, his shoulders relaxing. "So, do you think you can tell me what's happening now?"

Sure, he'd butted in here and gotten himself involved in this man's business, but just leaving him to die... Well, that wasn't an option for someone like Luke. He crosses his arms idly, a troubled expression crossing his features as Duke explains some of the situation.

"You're being chased by people like that...? Well..."

He chews on his lower lip, anxiety fluttering in his heart as he imagines just what he may have to do. He doesn't want to take lives; he never wants to take lives. Even the worst people usually had someone who cared for them, someone who would feel the empty space they left behind in the world.

But, did he really have to kill someone in this situation? Luke moved to stand behind Duke.

"You go on ahead, then. I'll just lie and tell them you went somewhere else, so you can hide. I'll catch up with you when—"

Luke head snaps to look behind him when he hears that pained sound. His eyes widen slightly and he turns to rush over to his side. "Hey! Okay, change of plans."

Luke kneels down and grabs Duke's arm, lifting it over his shoulders and standing with him and starting to walk off the path, toward the thicker underbrush and trees. "I'll help you. C'mon!"

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❝ ... suit yourself. ❞ With hands at her hips she'd let out a wilted huff. He was one to talk -- acting like such a typical boy!

Nonetheless, if he wanted the crash course she was more than happy to oblige. Urging Luke to stay on his side of the court, before she readies herself at her end.

❝ Alright Luke, you get scored on how you hit the fruit! Ready? ❞

The whistle blows, and the first thing that comes flying out... could it be?

A GIANT APPLE.

That Aqua, with her excitement getting the best of her, promptly leaps after and spikes directly into Luke's head.

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Luke frowned as Aqua grew huffy—what was her problem? Still, he walks to the other side of the court when she gestures at him and turns to look back at her.

"Hit the fruit... okay!" He widens his stance and waits for the aforementioned fruit to appear. And when it does?

"Whoa—!"

Before Luke could react any further, a giant apple impacted his face directly. He fell back, completely bowled over, staring at the sky with a dazed expression. But not for long.

"Hey! What the hell was that!? I didn't know the fruit was going to be huge!" He shouts at her, anger aided by his embarrassment.

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what kiss trope is destined to be in your narrative?

The Now or Never Kiss

The Last Kiss? No, it's not the last, but the characters don't know that. Death appears imminent — the temperature is rising, the room is filling up with water, the plane is about to hit the ground, the rope they're dangling from is about to break and drop them off the cliff, the room is on fire and the door's locked, the world is coming to an end... The point is, this is no place for unresolved sexual tension. The Not-A-Couple don't want to go out without revealing how they really feel. It's now or never. They kiss. This can also be 'Now or Maybe Never' kiss; one or both are heading into danger, or likely-potential death.

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resident evil: 4 remake starters

❝ man, that stinks. ❞ ❝ this just keeps getting worse. ❞ ❝ you’re still a kid holding onto fantasies of what’s right and wrong. ❞ ❝ i’m gonna let you in on a little secret. just between us. ❞ ❝ the hell is going on? ❞ ❝ hey, we’re a team, right? ❞ ❝ where’s everyone going? bingo? ❞ ❝ you and me are two sides of the same coin. ❞ ❝ that’s just like you. you always had poor judgement. ❞ ❝ ah, so you aren’t heartless after all. ❞ ❝ like i told you, i’m gonna get you home safe. ❞ ❝ i’m not falling for your mind games. ❞ ❝ you proved you can handle yourself. ❞ ❝ you haven’t changed a damn bit. ❞ ❝ you look like you’ve got something to say. ❞ ❝ gotta fix everything myself. ❞ ❝ you can’t run. you got to keep moving forward. ❞ ❝ you’re nothing but an extra in my script. ❞ ❝ i thought you were gonna die. ❞ ❝ i don’t pay you to ask questions. ❞ ❝ there’s no time for resting. ❞ ❝ revenge? you think i’m doing all this…for revenge? ❞ ❝ i need you to trust me, and do exactly as i say. ❞ ❝ you’re too soft to do what’s necessary. ❞ ❝ i know your potential better than anyone. ❞ ❝ you’ve made it all this way, but you haven’t learned a thing. ❞ ❝ maybe you’ll live to meet me again. ❞ ❝ the most important thing in this world is pure, unadulterated power. ❞ ❝ i’ve something to ask you…but i don’t think i’ll get a straight answer. ❞ ❝ you didn’t answer my question. what’re you after? ❞ ❝ you know, you were always an asshole. ❞ ❝ you have a strange sense of humor. ❞ ❝ you are nothing if not unyielding. ❞ ❝ i just wanna feel good about myself. make amends. or something like that. ❞ ❝ just give me a heads-up before you stab me next time, okay? ❞ ❝ it’s okay to be afraid, you know. ❞ ❝ what do you think? people can change, right? ❞ ❝ not looking good, eh, my friend? ❞ ❝ you try to save one person; a hundred others die. ❞ ❝ was that an act of defiance? against me? ❞ ❝ a well-tuned weapon can make up for a lack of skill. ❞ ❝ i’ll let myself out. ❞ ❝ you won’t get away with this. ❞ ❝ be a shame to live the rest of your life wondering ‘what if’ - am i right? ❞ ❝ you have the stench of battle on you. ❞ ❝ so, tell me, why did you come to this horrible place? ❞ ❝ you wanna help? cause i could use it. ❞ ❝ if i could just forget what happened that night, the pain - even for a second… ❞ ❝ i knew i could count on you. ❞ ❝ i think you’d be pretty dashing in it. ❞ ❝ i’m not used to having such good company. ❞ ❝ hey. it’s dangerous outside. ❞ ❝ god damn…i was almost a pancake. ❞ ❝ a lot of people have gone missing around here. and it’s been like that for a while now. ❞ ❝ sorry. i, uh, screwed up. ❞ ❝ i’m so scared. when that happened…i wasn’t myself any more. ❞ ❝ well done. you’ve proven yourself reliable. ❞ ❝ won’t be going anywhere in this thing. ❞ ❝ sorry, didn’t realize that was yours. ❞ ❝ this time, it can be different. it has to. ❞ ❝ everything will work out just fine. ❞ ❝ you missed. that’s not like you. ❞ ❝ come to my rescue, prince charming! ❞ ❝ sometimes it’s more fun not knowing. ❞ ❝ if you do well, i’ll make it worth your while. ❞ ❝ that hurts, you know. ❞ ❝ this is one hell of a gloomy place. ❞ ❝ why help me, though? what’s in it for you? ❞ ❝ oh, well, maybe just untie me then? ❞ ❝ knowledge is power. remember that. ❞ ❝ i can’t tell if that’s meant to be a compliment. ❞ ❝ i’m sure you’ll do your best to help me. ❞ ❝ bill me for the repairs later. ❞ ❝ it seemed like you really wanted to talk. ❞ ❝ you know, those things will kill you. ❞ ❝ you haven’t changed. you just think you have. ❞ ❝ don’t let the smallfry distract you from the big fish. ❞ ❝ quiet type, eh? ❞ ❝ guess you picked the wrong spot to vacation. ❞ ❝ a most warm welcome to my castle. ❞ ❝ bet you’ve been in spots like this before. ❞ ❝ to think you could be this foolish. ❞ ❝ give me a break already. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry. i wish i could do more to help. ❞ ❝ i don’t want to recall what happened down there. ❞ ❝ years haven’t been kind to us, i suppose. ❞ ❝ finally, some peace and quiet. ❞ ❝ who are you? and what are you doing here? ❞ ❝ i’m just an average guy who happens to be quite the ladies’ man. ❞ ❝ you should really be telling me what a good job i did. ❞ ❝ is this the first time you coughed up blood like this? ❞ ❝ so much for helping me. ❞ ❝ so, who are you working for this time? ❞ ❝ you think i’m gonna give up that easily? ❞ ❝ hey, are you sure you’re good? ❞ ❝ i’m gonna get you home safe. ❞ ❝ i have a plan. but you’re going to have to trust me. ❞ ❝ gimme some space. ❞ ❝ i don’t get you. why risk your life like this? ❞ ❝ it’s a little over-the-top, don’t you think? ❞ ❝ they’re coming! get behind me. ❞ ❝ does that hurt? are you in pain? distressed? ❞ ❝ you are really starting to become a giant pain in my ass. ❞ ❝ you know i don’t work and tell. ❞ ❝ you’ve done well to make it this far. ❞ ❝ tell someone who gives a shit. ❞ ❝ happy to help. now you owe me. ❞ ❝ are you just trying to use me again? ❞ ❝ what’re you, my mother? ❞ ❝ i’m definitely gonna catch a cold. ❞ ❝ this artwork…doesn’t it look like it’s telling some kind of story? ❞ ❝ what do we do? there’s no way out. ❞ ❝ what’s wrong with wanting the same for myself? ❞ ❝ it’s a little old fashioned for my taste. ❞ ❝ you’re losing your cool. making mistakes. ❞ ❝ don’t scare me like that. ❞ ❝ you’re slow. and so goddamn weak. ❞ ❝ wow, you’ve really gone all out for me! you shouldn’t have. ❞ ❝ i will send you back to the hell you came from. ❞ ❝ heheh, having a rough day? ❞ ❝ the reaper comes for cowards and the careless alike. which are you? ❞ ❝ i’ve got to think. need to get my head straight. ❞ ❝ i shall leave tomorrow. go far away. ❞ ❝ here’s my question…have you changed? ❞ ❝ we will beat this. together. ❞ ❝ what’s wrong? show no mercy! ❞ ❝ i admit - you’ve done well to stay alive this long. ❞ ❝ this means death. a slow, miserable death. ❞

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Random Cooking Headcanons

Luke is still not the best at cooking, but he's leagues better than he used to be. He received a ton of help from Anise and Tear while he was traveling with the party. He's still not the best, though.

His main issue is that he tends to get distracted and burn things on accident.

Luke will add chicken or shrimp recipes where appropriate (e.g., making a chicken sandwich or shrimp fried rice).

Grocery shopping is also his worst enemy because he tends to buy more ingredients than are actually needed. Being used to having a lot of wealth, he also has trouble with overspending.

Still, now that he has a firmer grasp on cooking, he doesn't actively dislike it any longer. What he specifically disliked about it was that he was bad at it.

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send me ❣ for 3 pros & 3 cons of dating my muse!

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❝ Yes! ❞

Aqua catches herself sound a tad bit too excited, and steels herself with a curt clearing of her throat. But she can't resist the bounce to her step as she leads Luke along.

❝ I am... ahem... actually the number one record holder here. Currently. ❞ Did... Did her eye just twinkle? ❝ But don't worry, I will go easy on you. Once you get a hang of the rules you will see what it's all about. ❞

Of course once they reach the opening for the games, the court ought to have given him a little idea, right? She supposes she better ask, ❝ Are you familiar with any sports games, Luke? ❞

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"I don't need a girl going easy on me," Luke huffs, shooting Aqua a mildly peeved look. He didn't need a girl handling him with kid gloves! He was a trained swordsman! There was no way he'd do that badly!

Still, it's kind of cute that Aqua seemed so excited. He feels his posture relaxing as he looks around the lively town. How many people live here? The atmosphere is lighthearted in a way that Luke hadn't experienced before...

At her question, he glances at the court. He walks forward to stand inside the lines and looks around. "No, I've never played anything before. I've heard of some of them, though."

"But it can't be that hard, can it?"

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they are so cute...............

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The sparkle in your eyes is so bright, the sun must be jealous! // I am so sorry

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"WH—?"

Luke sputters, choking on the air for a second. What the hell!? He feels his face getting warm and he snaps his head to look away, to hide it. He crosses his arms and tries to master his expression.

"What's wrong with you?" He blurts out, squeezing his arms.

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As the captain observed the red-headed mortal, a sense of exasperation washed over him. A visible sigh escaped from his nostrils, indicating his impatience with the situation. He hesitated, wondering if he possessed the patience to deal with this impudent individual. Despite feeling irritated by the young man and sensing the escalating tension, Pit reminded himself to remain composed. With Luke's penetrating gaze fixed on him, Palutena's Captain felt his rising aggravation reaching a boiling point as Luke babbled on. Nevertheless, Pit consciously tried to maintain his composure, guided by the awareness that Palutena was observing his actions.

'Just smile and breathe, Pit.'

'Just smile and breathe.' Is the mantra that repeats itself in his mind.

"Ok, ok-icus. We got off the wrong foot, so listen closely-icus, I'm only going to say this once, buttercup." The words had a light, teasing tone as he sat down, crossing his legs as he remained at eye level with Luke. Yes, Luke was a child in the eyes of Skyworld's savior, but that could be said for every mortal he'd come across, though some were treated more like children than others – like Luke.

"Names Pit, Captain Pit. I'm an angel-icus, an errand spirit for the Goddess of Light, Palutena. I am here to help those in need. You look like someone in need, and I need someone to be my tour guide. Help me, help you. One day-icus, that's all I ask. Simple, right? Questions?"

Pit didn't care enough to ask for Luke's name; it was just one day. There was no reason to get to know each other. To Pit, it was just another day on the job.

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"Uh... okay." Luke trailed off a little as the angel—Pit—explained himself. He was still awfully confused, but... well, when wasn't Luke at least a little confused at this point? He'd just have to resign himself to rolling with it like he did everything else at this point.

Luke nodded, then spoke with a little bit more confidence. "Yeah, okay, I can show you around. I've been all over the world. I know Malkuth territory pretty well!"

Which was probably something the heir to the throne of Kimlasca shouldn't be blurting out loud in the middle of Malkuth territory. But Luke was hardly thinking about something like that right now. Actually, he was still kinda staring at the wings. Just a little.

"Anyway, don't call me buttercup. I have a name, you know? It's Luke. Luke fon Fabre." Regardless of Pit's internal thoughts about the futility of learning Luke's name, he was going to get it anyway.

"Let me just gather the rest of the harvest, and I can show you around Engeve. It's not as impressive as the capital, but I kinda have a soft spot for it. Have you seen the farm animals? They're pretty weird."