silence is golden;;

independent rp blog for lie ren from rwby. please read rules and about.

[fireacrossthegalaxy-a-blog]

“You may fail, I may fail, but there is no try.”

indie Kanan Jarrus (Star Wars Rebels)

OC, AU, and crossover-friendly

para and semi-para

4+ years of experience

tracking the tag fireacrossthegalaxy

[ashiningruby-blog]

(closed starter for @silenceofthelotus )

“It, ah, really means a lot to be traveling with all of you.”

Ruby had never really spoken with Ren much before: there wasn’t much of a need to in the past. But, now, after everything that had happened at Beacon…

She really, really wanted to become closer with all her friends.

“… Cookie?”

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — Ren gave a small nod to indicate he was listening. He hadn’t much spoken to Ruby, or anyone, really, since the incident. Speaking was never much his forte to begin with. This only complicated things.

He knew he couldn’t avoid it forever. It wasn’t as if he didn’t like Ruby; he just was having a hard time coping. They all were. It was selfish of him to think only of how it affected him; surely Ruby was going through the same thing. Heavens only knew what Jaune was feeling. 

He took the cookie that was offered, but the words “thank you” seemed to get caught in his throat. So he signed it instead, offering another nod. He didn’t mean to be rude, he just wasn’t much for conversation at the moment.

[dreamonslayer]

The girl crouched down, to meet his eye level, and tilted her head.

“Searching? For what?” Now she was curious. Of course, I’m also searching. Though I doubt this kid’s looking for what I am. There’s a lot more for someone to look for than baku, after all.

“Is it anything I could help with?” After all, it’s always good when she has help. Why not pass the favor forward?

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — Ren rocked on his heels a little bit. “Food, money, anything.” Whatever would help them continue to live on. He shrugged at her offer, then nodded. He certainly didn’t want to turn it down. After all, receiving help was generally a step up from scrounging for survival which was a step up from stealing.

[transtrainer-blog]

  “Ren, huh? Pikachu, I choose you!”       The Mouse Pokemon leaps from her shoulder and Ashley gives it room, backing up. The forest floor will make a well enough battlefield. This trainer doesn’t talk much, so Ashley feels slightly compelled to fill the void.

“Hey, where are you from? I’m from Pallet Town, in Kanto.”

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — “Unova.” Well, it was where he grew up, at least. He was pretty sure his family had moved there from another region; but, well, he couldn’t exactly ask them. 

Ren pulled a Poké Ball from his coat. “Serperior,” he called as he tossed it, although not raising his voice as per usual. The snake Pokémon sized up the situation, glancing back at its trainer. Ren motioned to let Ashley have the first move.

[transtrainer-blog]

   “Awesome!” Pikachu “chaaas” on her shoulder in greeting. “I’m Ashley, and this is my partner Pikachu. D'ya want to battle?” 

In the back of her mind is the fear of dirty looks, since she’s dressed so “masculine” today. 

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — “Ren,” he answered flatly. At her request for a battle, he sighed a little, but he supposed it couldn’t hurt. “If you like.” After all, he was a Trainer, and that was what Trainers did- they battled.

[transtrainer-blog]

   “Hey, are you a trainer?” Itching to battle and casually strolling around the park, she’s found someone with an interesting look.

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — Ren nodded quietly at the other’s question. He wondered if she’d ask for a battle; he’d prefer to save his strength, but it wasn’t as if he had an excuse to not fight.

[dreamonslayer]

The girl looked at the kid in front of her. …Maybe I need to pay better attention, huh? That could be why I’m not finding anyone. What a stupid mistake, she thought, then shook the negativity out of her head. It wasn’t the time for that.

“Nah, I’m the one who’s sorry! I should’ve watched where I was walking. Guess it’s just a bit too dark to be able to see,” she sighed. Usually she could see pretty decently at night, but she didn’t want to admit that and ruin the excuse that made her seem at least a little more competent.

“…You okay?” she asked, sort of concerned now that she had gotten a better look at him.

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — Ren nodded silently. He didn’t want trouble. Then again, she didn’t seem like trouble; and he wasn’t too proud to get help from strangers. He could use all the help he could get.

“Just searching,” he answered in a quiet voice. Normally, he and Nora scavenged together, but Nora hadn’t been feeling well, so she was bundled up back where they usually hung out (with all but the one jacket Ren was currently wearing). He shivered again as the wind practically went through him.

[dreamonslayer]

The blonde wandered the sidewalk, hands stuffed in her pockets. Being on the rooftops seemed to not be working much lately, so she figured she’d try the ground–though more for a change of pace than actual strategy. Maybe she’d run into someone faster this way.

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — It was pretty chilly out. Ren shivered and pulled his ratty green jacket tighter. He hated to wear something so dirty; but it was his only option aside from just be exposed to the wind. 

The kid was so caught up in his train of thoughts that he didn’t notice the other on the sidewalk- it wasn’t a very busy street- until he bumped into her. He glanced up, quickly sizing up the situation. “Sorry.”

[praxliator]

     His offer, his reassurance, his unwavering support even though he didn’t know what had happened…it was too much. He was so earnest. Pyrrha couldn’t hold it in any longer. Her tears spilled over, unbidden. She had never felt so weak and vulnerable.

     “Ren I…I don’t know what to do…”

     Her hands shook as she raised them to cover her face. She couldn’t look at him. She was so ashamed of herself and so so very confused…

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — Ren was alarmed at how quickly she turned to tears. He wanted to comfort her, but he wasn’t sure how. A reassuring ‘there, there’ and a pat on the shoulder was about all he could do without knowing more, and that clearly wasn’t what she needed right now. 

He reached a hand out to her, but held back, not quite sure how to approach this. “Hey...” Ultimately, saying things like "what’s wrong” and “are you okay” was meaningless- he had already asked what was wrong, and she clearly wasn’t okay. Nonetheless, he wanted to make sure she knew he was still there for her.

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

(( Starter call, anyone? ))

[praxliator]

     {℘} His awkward attempt at a reassuring pat on the shoulder almost made her laugh. Ren wasn’t exactly a touchy-feely person. Then again neither was Pyrrha. She didn’t shrug his hand off though. Even with her hiding things it was a sign of support. It made her feel better…and yet also infinitely more sad. She wanted to explain it to him, to them all, and let them help her. She wanted them to tell her what they thought she should do. She didn’t want to go through this alone. Unfortunately, she didn’t have a choice.

     “I appreciate the offer…” Her voice was barely above a whisper, slightly strained from the emotions that closed her throat. “But I can’t.”

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — He understood this, too. There were certainly things he wouldn’t want to share about himself. If he wasn’t so worried for her sake, he would have left it at that. But whatever it was, it was really bothering her, and he wanted to offer her his support. 

“I can promise you, whatever it is, you can confide in me.” He did the ‘cross-my-heart’ motion on instinct, the way he always did when making a promise to Nora when they were younger.

[praxliator]

     {℘} That question…how could she answer it? Pyrrha had no desire to lie to her teammates, but how could she possibly explain what she was going through?

     Steadfastly keeping her eyes on her hands folded in her lap, she bit her lip. There was no way she could tell them the truth. Even so, it hurt. They depended on her and she depended on them…but this was her burden to bear alone. Still, he couldn’t outright lie to any of them. Taking a deep breath, she attempted to keep her voice even.

     “I apologize, I’m just distracted.”

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

✽ — A non-answer. He didn’t really expect much else. Ren simply nodded silently. He could understand her hesitation to share, even if it worried him. After all, Ren himself certainly wasn’t talkative, or known for sharing secrets.

“If you need to talk, I’m here.” It was the best he could offer without prying. Ren awkwardly patted her shoulder in what he hoped was a reassuring gesture. 

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

@praxliator​

✽ — To say he was ‘concerned’ was an understatement. Ren was no fool; he could tell something was off with his teammate. Setting the health juice he had made on the table (it was good, but it was up to her if she wanted it), he took a seat beside her. “Is everything alright?”

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

(( Starter call, anyone? ))

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

Nonsexual acts of Intimacy - Select from the following for my muse to respond to...

♔ : Finding your muse wearing their clothes

♕: Holding hands

♖: Having their hair washed by your muse

♗: Your muse falling asleep with their head in my muse's lap.

♘: Cuddling in a blanket fort

♙: Sharing a bed

♚: Head scratches

♛: Sharing a dessert

♜: Shoulder rubs

♝: Reading a book together

♞: Caring for each other while ill (specify which party is which)

♟: Patching up a wound

♤: Taking a bath together

♧: Your muse playing with their hair

♡: Accidentally falling asleep together

♢: Forehead or cheek kisses

♠: Your muse adjusting their jewelry/neck tie/ etc.

♣: Back scratches

♥: Your muse crying about something

♦: Slow dancing

[silenceofthelotus-blog]

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[silenceofthelotus-blog]

(( Starter call, anyone? ))