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@senatorransolmcasterfo
Ransolm has been moved to @starxedmuses
#notdeadyet
a mood.
Cut for Resistance Reborn spoilers/generally me gushing on my boy
Okay but he stares down Winshur which leads me to believe he hasn’t heard his own name in so damned long he’s almost forgotten it. He’s Prisoner 876549C.
Also apparently they are very aware of his actual allegiances considering he was framed to look essentially Pro-First Order. And put him in a job with a high accident rate.
And everyone pretty much thought he was dead so like... WTF. I’d have settled for just a few more pages giving me a little idea what he’s been doing for six-ish years.
But later he also calls his name a curse and bad omen.
(bb did someone die because they used your name?)
LEIA. Dear lord my heart when all she has is Senator whose initials are RC and she’s just “RANSOLM?!?!”
He was tall and gaunt like the others, but he had a presence, even now. His sandy hair had gone to gray..
D:
Okay, and I love Hiddles, but he doesn’t have as much the darker blonde/grey and most of the icons and such I use are like 2012 at the latest which is right for Bloodline point in terms of age...
So might be considering a change to Chris Pine. Maybe. I need sleep first.
“Are you Ransolm Casterfo” [...] “I was once” <- The point at which I officially died.
Both Leia and Ransolm thought the other was dead...
And seriously five seconds out of containment: “Best not to keep royalty waiting.” <- The point at which I live again because the sass can not die.
Something nudged him... He recognized the face staring down at him. Prisoner 876549C...The prisoner reached out a hand. Another nudge, but Winshur refused to look. He forced himself to roll over until he could no longer see the man or the glimpse of pity, of forgiveness he’d seen in his eyes.
Seriously he’s in this book for SUCH a short time and yet there’s these little moments that just capture him so well.
But he knows what it is to realize you’re on the wrong side. To make monumental mistakes that you wish you could take back and even after everything he’s been through, Ransolm’s the one of the group to stop and offer forgiveness and help.
OKAY BUT LEIA AND RANSOLM’S REUNION.
HE’S MORE OR LESS ACTING LIKE HE CAN’T BELIEVE SHE’S ACTUALLY THERE UNTIL SHE HUGS HIM.
And he full on REALIZES that she had almost NOTHING to prove it was him, but still came for him.
Seriously I only got this book because of the mentions going around of Ransolm even if it was just in Leia’s dream for a moment. And it’s not my favorite perhaps because I was hoping for the rescue a little earlier on if only because I was terrified this would end up being some sort of red herring.
Also could have used maybe a little more what were Rey, Connix, and Rose up to while the others were off having their missions? ... Because I kind of want to think they were having some well deserved girl time while keeping an ear out for the First Order.
Made a custom Ransolm Casterfo Funko from @claudiagray‘s Bloodline :)
Holy crap, Leia is remembering Ransolm and their dates and the daring rescue and how how hot he is:
A quick text search shows that he actually appears in the story! Now I just hope he survives so I can headcanon him and Leia getting married and living happily ever after since TROS doesn't exist.
But seriously, I love how this book is drawing in characters from extended canon. Disney usually releases a book with fascinating characters and then does little to nothing further with them.
Leia dreaming about sausage she was sharing with ransolm?? Um ok 👀👀👀
Why you should read Star Wars: Bloodline
Leia kicks ass and takes names
Set a few years before TFA, expands on the emergence of the First Order and the origins of Leia’s Resistance
Deals with a lot of the Leia character stuff that gets glossed over by the movies, like grieving for Alderaan, her relationship with Bail Organa, how she reacted to and processed the revelation that Vader was her father, and how she feels about killing Jabba
Lots of fun political intrigue, espionage, drug cartels, salty sailors, etc.
Leia’s chief of staff, Greer Sonnel, who gave up her racing career for an offcie job for secret reasons, is an awesome character
The novel centers around Leia’s personal/professional/political relationship with Ransolm Casterfo, a hunky young senator from an opposing political faction who’s supposed to look like Tom Hiddleston. His arc throughout the book is amazing.
C-3PO is actually given important things to do in the plot
Lots of Han/Leia shippy stuff (it’s set before they broke up)
Kalonia (that awesomely deadpan nurse from TFA who treated Chewie) is in it and she’s great
Ben and Luke aren’t in it though.
“I think you’re beautiful.” [senatorransolmcasterfo for Greer]
“I mean, I like to think I clean up well enough. It came with the job though I do prefer my racing gear.”
amyriadofmuses:
There was a slight flush to her cheeks as she she heard him speak. Normally she would have made a comment about being able to do it herself. Ransolm was obviously coming from a place of wanting to do something for her, as kindness rather than her illness being the root cause.
“Thank you.” Before she could overthink it she moved to kiss his cheek before taking a seat.
The conversation prior actually had him wondering why he’d been suggesting caf like some cliched first date he might have done back when they weren’t in the middle of a war. Or at least with someone he didn’t know very well as it was one of those less threatening things. He’d admittedly frozen a little and it was the first thing he could think of.
Though not nearly as much as he did for several seconds after she kissed his cheek. Ransolm’s brain seemed to have short-circuited slightly as he just nodded and turned back to go and get the drinks.
Book Quote Sentence Starters
“Bloodline” by Claudia Gray. Feel free to change things to suit your needs.
“Of course people cheered for the air show! X-wing maneuvers are more exciting than the best speech ever made.”
“Shall I refuse with ordinary politeness or extra courtesy?”
“This isn’t giving up. It’s just… facing facts.”
“What if I decided to go flying around the galaxy with some scoundrel?”
“You realize–after three months on the same ship, we’re going to kill each other.”
“I’ll give you the answer to the question you’re really asking, which is, yes, you’ll get to pilot the ship.”
“If the galaxy truly could have been united under a wise, authoritative leader, such an empire might have stood for a thousand years.”
“When the people with authority don’t have to answer to citizens of the galaxy, the result is tyranny.”
“If you think I’m too short, well, I’m one and a half millimeters above minimum regulation height.”
“You’d forgive anyone if she/he had a fast enough cruiser, wouldn’t you?”
“If at any point we run into anything in the galaxy that you don’t already know, please alert me. I shall wish to record the event for posterity.”
“If you’re so worried about setting a good example, maybe you shouldn’t spend so much time staring.”
“Free intoxicants are among those gifts most welcomed by sentient biological life-forms.”
“Working with people to get them to cooperate is what we call politics.”
“You understand nothing. Less than nothing.”
“Are you kidnapping me for ransom, or is this an assassination?”
“As you obviously know, sometimes violence is necessary.”
“Did you honestly think I was stupid enough to walk into an obvious setup without guards or a plan?”
“You showed real courage today. You were also reckless–but I like that in people.”
“[Name] is sincere. Wrong, but sincere.”
“Don’t apologize to me for taking this seriously, okay. You put duty first.”
“My idea of excitement doesn’t involve throwing up. At least, not until the day after.”
“We’re involved in espionage.”
“I imagine that’s where young lovers go when they claim to be somewhere else.”
“I believe in strong leadership of good men. But I know the damage evil men can do.”
“Sometimes I feel as if the only thing that kept me going in the aftermath was the strength of my hatred.”
“I’ve known few people who would make a finer Jedi Knight than you.”
“Whoever this is, they wanted us to be confused and angry. They’re going to make sure we stay that way.”
“When you think you’ve finally figured things out? That’s usually when your plans go to hell.”
“Was that a compliment? No. It couldn’t have been. You spoke the words out loud without bursting into flames.”
“We’re not disobeying his orders. We’re… Improving them.”
“If I’m wrong then you get to be smug and I get to find out just how fast these speeder bikes fly.”
“One should never use force when persuasion is adequate.”
“You can’t dwell on the past. At least, I can’t.”
“I know how good you are at getting into trouble. That’s what I like about you, you know.”
“She/He wants to either bring back the Empire or take me to bed. Possibly both.”
“You’re still a kid, aren’t you? You still think recklessness is a virtue, or that you can only prove you’re brave by risking your life.”
“You might eventually develop a stronger instinct for survival.”
“I think my skull is melting.”
“I never even got around to having a dream besides my duty.”
“Forgive my bluntness, but I suspect you’re being underhanded. I’m certain you’re being manipulative. And I must ask you to leave.”
“May you get absolutely everything in life that you deserve.”
“That’s the last time you ever feel sorry for me. Ever.”
“I hate to tell you this, but that might have been too good a shot.”
“I will always do my duty.”
“Because I saw that my enemy had actually been my one true ally.”
“And now I have learned that my so-called allies were my enemies after all.”
“I’d rather burn in a better kind of flame.”
“It’s time for the Resistance to rise.”
“I think you’re beautiful.” [senatorransolmcasterfo for Greer]
“I mean, I like to think I clean up well enough. It came with the job though I do prefer my racing gear.”
amyriadofmuses:
Greer knew her illness could change at any moment in time. She had gotten pretty good at living in the moment because of it. Ransolm had always been kind and understanding in that regard. The soft touch caught her attention and made her slowly smile. “I may take you up on that offer.”
“I wish you would.” Perhaps being in the middle of a war made them all a little more likely to just live as much as they could in the moments of peace in between the battles. You never knew when the next fight would be or what would happen by the end of it.
“If you’d like to take a seat however, I’ll go get that caf.”
Technological Tango
justanotherdayinthefirstorder:
Fane considered. It would give her the opportunity to see how his staff interacted with him. And if there were any of them guilty, it might make it more evident. And if he was guilty, he might react in a telling manner.
“I think that may be a good idea,” she said. “I’ll create an interview schedule.”
She sighed and crossed her arms over her chest, shifting her weight to one foot. “Tell me, Casterfo, are you happy with the First Order? Is there anything you need to bring to the general’s attention?”
Ransolm just nodded. He would do as she wanted just to make sure this all stayed as smooth as possible until they were out of the dark. “Whatever works for you, Lieutenant. Until this is all over I’m more or less at your command.”
The question however struck him. Nothing that seemed suspicious at all as much as perhaps just an honest inquiry as to his feelings. “Content enough. Nothing that I’d want to bring to the General’s attention at least... If anything I worry about the power structure here. That something’s going to happen and everything I’ve gotten together so far will have to be started again from the beginning. I like stability. As I’m sure do most people. I’d hate to see this turn into the New Republic where there’s too much in-fighting to get anything actually done.”
amyriadofmuses:
“Yes, and you are about to see a lot more of that side of her.” Greer didn’t want to give too much away but he was about to learn anyway that the hope that the New Republic would do better was slipping, and Leia wouldn’t dare let things return to the way they had be when the Empire was in power.
“I’m sure she’ll be glad to see you as well. Working together gave Leia more to do than stand around an argue. You know how she hates to just sit still.” Greer offered a small smile as she watched him.
“You have me all the more curious.” Though he was starting to connect a few dots even if he had been out of it. Leia’s reputation was essentially shot after everything he’d done, and she hadn’t seemed that fond of the Senate’s way of handling things any more than he had. And their entire report of the Amaxine Warriors probably looked either blown up or that they’d gotten rid of the threat by having him labelled a traitor and their ringleader dead.
“I can’t quite find it in myself to really regret volunteering for that first mission. Even with everyone looking down their noses at me almost the whole time. And plenty of arguing.” And now here they were being the same ones to break him out and save his life. Ransolm finished off his tea however and set the cup aside for a moment. “You can go rest some more if you want. I enjoy your company but I’m sure we’ll all be needing to move before long.”
Technological Tango
justanotherdayinthefirstorder:
The way he offered his arm brought back memories of gentlemen doing the same when she’d been Fane Aryss, Socialite and Heiress. But those days were past her. She clasped her hands behind her back and kept her smile plastered on her face.
“Thank you but that would not be appropriate,” she said regarding the offer of his arm.
Fane nodded along to his description of things. He wasn’t saying anything she didn’t already know. Her eyes scanned over the faces. She’d been given files on each of them. She knew their names. Planets of origin. Education. Everything the FO could possibly find on them.
She followed him to the projection room. At his remark about the Supreme Leader, she only grunted. Fane stared at the map of the galaxy, taken in awe of it for a brief moment. She never got over seeing the large spiral of planets and stars.
She dragged her eyes away from it to look at Ransolm. He was handsome, certainly, but that wasn’t what she was there for. And he was probably as manipulative and demanding as any man who has had a taste of power.
“The Supreme Leader is wise,” she replied. “But what his plans are, exactly, I don’t know. It’s above my pay grade. I will want to interview each member of your staff, of course. You may be present if you wish.”
Ransolm only nodded slightly. "I heard the same of Snoke. A shame what happened before I got the chance to meet him myself." Just Kylo who he'd taken one look at and recognized that internal fire all too well. He wasn't sure he'd call the man 'wise' however despite his own words.
"If you want me there. I'd hate to impede your investigations if my presence proved to cause any problems. Unless you want me there to point out if they were acting normally? Like Leti's an excellent worker but she has a hard time with eye contact. And sarcasm sometimes."
He wasn't sure if it would be better or not if he was actually there. While he had no interest in being caught there was no way he was going to suggest it was one of his staff either. They had all worked well with him thus far and as far as he knew was unaware that he had anything to do with the transmission.
Which meant if he stayed out that he wouldn't know if they were incriminating him instead admittedly, but he'd deal with that if it came to pass.
BOLD any fears which apply to your muse. italicize what makes them uncomfortable.
the dark ⋆ fire ⋆ open water ⋆ deep water ⋆ being alone ⋆ crowded spaces ⋆ confined spaces ⋆ change ⋆ failure ⋆ war ⋆ loss of control ⋆ powerlessness ⋆ prison ⋆ blood ⋆ drowning ⋆ suffocation ⋆ public speaking ⋆ natural animals ⋆ the supernatural ⋆ heights ⋆ death ⋆ dying ⋆ intimacy ⋆ rejection ⋆ abandonment ⋆ loss ⋆ the unknown ⋆ the future ⋆ not being good enough ⋆ scary stories ⋆ speaking to new people ⋆ poverty ⋆ loud noises ⋆ being touched ⋆ forgetting ⋆ being forgotten
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pregnancy sentence starters.
“ i’m pregnant. ” “ i’m pregnant and it’s yours. ” “ why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant. ” “ are you pregnant? ” “ i need to tell you something. ” “ i have money for abortion. ” “ how much is an abortion? ” “ maybe we can put it up for adoption? ” “ i didn’t ask for this to happen. ” “ what are we going to do? ” “ i think i’m pregnant. ” “ didn’t you use a condom? ” “ i’m not on birth control. ” “ it’s definitely yours, i’m not like that. ” “ i don’t know who’s it is! ” “ are you really pregnant? ” “ congratulations on your pregnancy! ” “ how far long are you? ” “ it’s too late for abortion, i’m sorry. ” “ so who is the babydaddy? ” “ how does it feel to you know be pregnant and all? ” “ are you going to keep it? ” “ do you want to keep it? ” “ did you tell anyone else about it? ” “ we can raise it. ” “ we can keep it. ” “ i am not going through with this. ” “ what are the options? ” “ what did the pregnancy test come back as? ” “ i need a pregnancy test. ” “ i took a test. a pregnancy test. ” “ did you get the test yet? ” “ get more than one test, too. ” “ it is yours! just as much as it is mine! ” “ i’m pregnant and your going to help me. ” “ i don’t want to tell anyone until i’m twelve weeks. past the risk for miscarriage. ” “ i’m so sorry this happened. ” “ this pregnancy is going to kill me. ” “ i’m ready to give birth already. ” “ how much does a pregnancy test cost? ” “ can you still get pregnant on the pill? ”
“I think you’re beautiful.” [senatorransolmcasterfo for Greer]
“I mean, I like to think I clean up well enough. It came with the job though I do prefer my racing gear.”
amyriadofmuses:
Greer could understand that. It would be nice to have better positions but with getting them came the death of others. Something she wanted to avoid as much as possible. The question was one she should have seen coming. She offered a small smile in order to keep him from worrying, there wasn’t much he could do.
“I’m alright… I’m in a good spot to not reach toxic levels of the serum and I haven’t had a fever spike in a couple of days.” She didn’t add that meant she was likely due for one.
“Preferably it will stay that way but one never knows around here.” Even if there wasn’t much he could do other than be there for support he wanted to at least be that much. And more of it felt like it depended on what was thrown their way next. His thumb slid across the back of her hand however, hoping it came across as more reassuring.
“And if you ever need to unwind, you know where to find me generally.”