May contain : 4 idiots with terrifying powers and horrible social skills trying to survive. Xavier is honorary parental figure (he's lowkey confused about taking care of his 3 kids) Yin and Melissa are a menace to society. Julian is a socially awkward bean. Silly shenanigans. Yin is banned from the kitchen. Lieh being an ass in general. Probably found family trope if you squint.
Note : I wanted to write some silly headcanons for these guys. They all would trauma dump on each other tbh. Have fun reading!
Melissa definitely have nicknames for the boys. Yinyin, Jules and Xavi.
Julian is in charge when Xavier is away. Mainly because he's the least likely to drag the other two into trouble (most of the time).
Yin is the big brother figure, but shares a braincell with Melissa.
Is also banned from the kitchen.
The one time they let him cook he blew up an entire room.
Melissa is the one in charge of cooking, since she's used to help her late mother everyday in the kitchen.
Julian only knows how to make fried eggs and instant noodles. Or anything that's done in under 10 minutes, if he has to cook.
Xavier knows some elf cuisine because of his heritage. Sometimes help Melissa cook dinner or supper.
He'd tell them about elven cultures and festivals. They'd stop by and partake in the festivals if time permits. It was fun.
Julian doesn't sleep much. Is often on guard duty if they're out in the wilderness or somewhere out of town/cities.
Sometimes take turns guarding with Yin and/or Xavier
Melissa would patch up their clothes when they're damaged after fights. She has some emergency sewing kit with her at all times.
They would help treat each other's wounds after a fight. They all know basic first aid for one reason or another.
The four getting used to each other took some time. Not only different in terms of background and family history but also because they just decide to run off together hoping to solve their problems.
What finally helped them was Yin opening up about his past and why he's stuck with Lieh.
They all eventually share their own past and problems. And they slowly form a bond with one another. A strong one
Julian once thought the cotton candy Melissa got for the four of them was insulation. Oh when everyone realized he basically had no childhood due to the raven trainings.
'You can eat that?' and off Melissa and Yin go dragging him to try the many things he missed out on.
Julian doesn't admit it, but he had fun. Walking around and relaxing for one day. He kept the fat bird keychain they got him.
Would later develop a liking for pastries specifically. Sweet or savory doesn't matter.
They'd take the time to stop by bakeries on their travel to buy some for everyone. Maybe sit down and enjoy it if time permits.
Xavier often info dumps about advanced magic theories and principles. Julian understands somewhat, Melissa says she'll just wing it. Yin doesn't understand a damn thing he just stares blankly at him.
Melissa definitely would try teaching them how to at least sew and fix things like the buttons on their clothes and simple quick fix. She can't always just sew every time they fucked up their outfit a little.
Yin and Julian often have sparring sessions together.
They have to find a large area because the brawl does sometimes make a tiny crater. So they find some empty area just to be safe.
Julian has a knack for origamis. Yin can only fold a paper plane.
Xavier, Yin and Julian are very protective of Melissa, despite knowing she's more than capable of defending herself.
Some suspicious guy starts flirting harassing Melissa? Yin's already throwing the first punch and Julian already has a dagger out.
Xavier may or may not already be aiming to blast their heads off from behid the group.
Melissa just lets them have their fun
Yin is a sweet-toothed idiot. Melissa often bribed him with cookies and snacks. That's how he usually gets dragged into shenanigans with her
Julian called Xavier 'dad' once on accident. The gang (Yin & Melissa) has yet to let him live that moment down.
Xavier doesn't admit it out loud but he thinks of them as his family.
The gang knows though. They just don't tell him that they knew.
Julian would go with Xavier to feed some stray cats sometimes. They spend a few hours with the fur babies.
Xavier's ears turn a deep red color when he's flustered or embarrassed.
Yin tells terrible dad jokes. Julian sometimes counter with his dark humor.
Melissa multiple times tried to get Yin to at least wear something over his bare chest since he's wearing bandages and nothing else from the waist up
He says it's uncomfortable. Only decides to wear a jacket when they go through snowy areas.
Lieh is lowkey scared of Melissa since she's one of the few who could attack him without hurting Yin. The most ya boi feel during the 'Melissa does voodoo on Lieh' shenanigans is uncomfortable tingling feeling. Nothing he can't handle
Gets into verbal fight with Julian too when he's taken over Yin's body for a while.
Julian has a fascination with birds, especially Ravens (duh).
He actually manage to train a raven to follow his command. Will eventually amass an army of ravens if left unchecked. Current raven friends count : 12
Lieh would sometimes pop up during their travels to make some sarcastic remarks on the group. Or just be a nuisance or maybe try to kill one of them.
Mellisa would shove some plushie stuffing to shut him up.
Xavier still has some allies in the monastery. They help with intel so he can keep everyone save.
Julian is usually the one to scout ahead for danger first so he can help and inform the others.
Xavier gave him headpats that one time after he spotted some traps before anyone got hurt.
Julian blue screens for a moment. Yin and Melissa are just chuckling to themselves
They're all idiots and are kinda terrible in showing their appreciation for one another, but they try.
They'll always have each other's back, though. Whatever happens.
All 4 of them are in a constant state of 'we can't ibuprofen our way out of this one, gang' though.
