#about: ro

[dakimomoe]

Damn, now that is a strong start to an IF. For me personally within a few pages I generally get a feel for if I'll like whatever I'm reading or not, and believe me I've passed over a lot of IFs because of this, But, as for Lightweaver even though there isn't a great deal of content yet, it has me very invested already and that is because your writing is genuinely good, seriously can't wait to see where this goes. Can we get a few random facts about the Ros? if you don't mind?

Thank you! I really enjoy writing Lightweaver so I’m glad that people like it too ❀(*´◡`*)❀

So far, I’ve already established that there will be 3 ROs. I'll put some facts while listing them!

Luna/Leo Bancroft (gender-locked to MC's gender for plot reasons)

A fire weaver.

Loves gardening. It plays a big role in their character route. MC can choose to be interested in it (or not).

A huge cinnamon roll, but they're not afraid to poke MC's shell a bit while still being very careful of their boundaries.

Impulsive. Which sometimes does them good or bad.

Loves to show off their skills. They secretly love receiving praise, especially from MC.

Alice/Alec Langley (L's best friend)

A water weaver.

They enjoy duels and challenging situations. For a water weaver they can be quite rough!

An overthinker. Sometimes, amusingly so.

Logical and academic. But is still game for some good senseless banter. They don't pull their punches... except with MC.

Always has an icy look on their face, but really, that's just their resting bitch face.

June/Juno Patel (2nd year Launwyce student)

An earth weaver.

Intimidating. Always has a surly look on their face, and it's on purpose.

Animal lover. How MC handles animals will also play a big role in their character route. Seriously.

Loves taking care of someone (animals). But secretly loves being taken care of as well.

If you ask them if they're born in June, without a word, they will walk away.

Also wanted to say here that you don't actually have to romance any of them. I personally want their friendship and hate routes to be just as fulfilling! I honestly have so many plans for their route variations that I cannot sleep,,, This ended up being pretty long, oh well... I already have some character visuals for the cast, I might be able to finally make an intro post soon. (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･

[dakimomoe]

Hey, I sent your first Ro ask and just played your demo for the fourth time now, And yeah your writing doesn't seem amateurish, so I'm wondering if you've written other works before?. Really curious why L is gender locked to Mc's gender but as you said plot reasons so i won't ask but, could you describe each Ro route in three words?. Lastly if we play a spiralling Mc will we be able to attain a good ending?

I used to make fanfics a lot, then tried to write some stuff in wattpad. The latter is the last thing I ever shared publicly, and that was 4 years ago (pls don’t look them up they’re really cringe) 😂 I only write for myself ever since and 70% of them is just angsty romance hahaha

The reason is pretty simple tbh, ok I’ll just say it, the dorm buildings are separated by gender, and they’re supposed to be roommates ! But I’m having second thoughts now. Would ya’ll like L to be gender selectable like the rest of the ROs? I still haven’t gotten to that part yet so I’m still open to change,,, should I make a poll? This means I’ll make the dorms co-ed, which should be okay I think… ┐('～`;)┌

Not very good at this but the routes in 3 words

L - Careful. Unconditional. Family.

A - Curiosity. Protection. Worth.

J - Fierce. Tenderness. Respect.

A spiraling MC can still get a good ending,,, well the goodest it can get. I should’ve been clear that the endings depend heavily on MC’s good/evil alignment, and a bit on their state of mind :D You can still choose choices that contradict with your healing process (if disparity is high enough), but expect different results ! ~(˘▽˘~)

[dakimomoe]

Difficult MC vs difficult J!

How does J react if the MC is austere against them, but with animals their actions are much kinder(but still austere in their face)?

The two of you are difficult for very different reasons. Sometimes, it's less of a struggle and more of a game of finding ways to interact without talking.

But all that ceases when they see you softening around animals, kneeling on grass and dirt, gentle and quiet; feeling almost like an entirely different person. The weight that usually paints the crinkles between your brow is gone, leaving a rare countenance of peace.

It's in those moments where J thinks to themself that maybe, just maybe, the two of you are more similar than they initially thought.

[dakimomoe]

Heyyy me again! Still obsessed.

What would each ROs perfect date be? 😇

And who has the most slowburn route if any? I'm assuming it's June since they are all scowls and glares initially? 🤔

L - Picnic date. They’re eager to show off their cooking skills, then nervously wonder if you’ll like it. Being with you is honestly enough for them, and they’ll always let you know that.

A - Study date. With A sneaking a few subtle touches here and there. They can’t help but want to be near you, to feel your warmth. Really, studying was just an excuse to be alone with you.

J - Animal cafe date. J particularly loves watching you with your guard down around animals. It’s the highlight of the date for them, as well as being around 2 of their most favorite things in the world.

Surprisingly, for now L & J fight for the top spot. They’re both a bit elusive in the romantic department (⸝⸝ᵕᴗᵕ⸝⸝) but this can definitely change as I write more of their route (currently writing a scene for A now!)

Slowburness (?):

L and/or J > A

[dakimomoe]

What are the ROs love languages?

Thank you for the cute ask!

L - Words of Affirmation

A - Physical Touch

J - Acts of Service

[dakimomoe]

Just played the demo for the first time, I really like the whole concept of the story! I think it's been the only story I've read about elemental users in a modern setting, so I can't help but find it refreshing (bonus points for having ATLA/TLOK as inspos, good taste indeed).

My thoughts, in no particular order: I want to give MC a warm hug, a fluffy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate (+ praying that the lightning deity that blessed MC will also smite the orphanage and Mother down in the future. Do it for the poor little meow meow, o great deity!), Mother sounds like one of the caretakers or the head of the orphanage, I love L and A to bits, after the new info about J (what with MC having trauma regarding earth weavers) I'm looking forward to their interactions w/ MC, I hope we see Professor Astor again...

Lore questions that popped in my head: Do people know how many elemental deities are? Since there's apparently a hierarchy in place... And the fact that lightning as an element is very rare for weavers makes me think that there're probably more deities for an element than others (either that or the deity is very stingy with their blessing lmao).

Romance-centered thoughts: I absolutely will romance all of the ROs, I can't resist their allure at all. I'm making three separate playthroughs as I speak 🏃‍♀️ (though I have to admit I'll romance A first. 'Cold and detached exterior with a warm and nice side underneath it all for those who break their walls' characters are my one-hit K.O. weakness fr 😔). It also makes me think... How would you rate the RO routes for slowburn and angst purposes? L and A seem to have some baggage concerning their families, J is a mystery for now, and MC can be the biggest touch-averse yet touch-starved person in the whole story. Also, the implications of some of the choices make me imagine that MC could potentially not see themselves as someone worth loving, you know. They're gonna be so confused and scared at the whole falling in love business that will ensue in the future 😭.

Ohhh I love asks like these. They make me re-think some of the decisions I’ve made while writing - in a good way of course!

I’ve always adored the world of ATLA/TLOK (though I admit I have not finished the original series yet, only Korra’s). The little fanfics I’ve written for it (for myself only) are my favorites

The amount of deities that exist are unknown, but there is more to be revealed about the existence of weavers like the MC in the future. Let’s just say that the realm of elemental deities have their own shit to take care of 👀

The relationship angst and pacing entirely depends on how MC interacts with them romantically. The variables for MC affection for RO, and RO affection for MC are separate. I’ll just let you imagine what that means 😏

[dakimomoe]

So can our MC not like J or wanna keep away from them because of thrm being an Earth weaver and whatever traume we have with them?

Yup, it'll be your choice if you want to keep interacting with them or not

[dakimomoe]

Pls, pls; would you consider a poly with both A and L? I've onky played a little so far but already love 'em both so much! Woule ba amzing to get with both. Regardless, this IF has amazing potential and I wish you the best in harnessing it!

Oh I am considering it... as well as one other thing. But no promises !