#aemion

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I was wondering actually, how experienced / unexperienced are ROs when it comes to romance or just physical love? (I assume MC -is- experienced, judging by the MC's story)

MC is highly experienced in physical love because it is their ability. When it comes to romance particularly, certainly they are able to fake love, but when it comes to true love, that is the greater question. Aemion: As the gentlemen he is, he's gone out on dates and kissed, but it has never escalated farther than that. As the next emperor, it is dangerous to sleep around with nobles due to the potential of an heir.

Lucius: He has attempted to hit on women, but ultimately comes off as being mean. He is the type of boy in the playground that would bully you to get your attention. Elysia: Due to her kind nature, she has had several people mistake her friendliness for love and go on dates without realizing it. Her personality makes it easy for her to be romantic. Innocent physical touch is easy for her, but anything sexual in nature is a completely different ball game.

Azriel: The most experienced. He's slept around and enjoys indulging in human greed. However, he has no idea what love truly is and romance is not in his vocabulary. Syren: Syren is a male. While they have dabbled in physical pleasures in the past, they prefers to stay away and use non-sexual physical touch. They have had several lovers, using the exchange of romantic words, feelings, and soft caresses on the skin.

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How would the ROs react if MC try’s to kiss them but their too smol

I imagined these situations as an aftermath of a failed kiss due to being too short (This is a situational ask, MC is quite tall in the story! No specific height).

Aemion: His eyes glaze with desire, and his heartbeat quickens at the thought of your lips on his. Aemion wants the kiss more than you. Badly. And getting so close to it only drives him further to the edge. But he knows he must contain himself. He gently cups your face and leans down to your level. His face is close - lips only a few centimeters away from yours.

"Please," he says - his voice shaking slightly due to his unstable restraint. "Kiss me now."

Lucius: He scratches the back of his head, trying his best to combat the warmth rising on his cheeks, making eye contact with the corners of his vision - slight nervous glances. "Why are you so goddamn short," he mutters. "If you want to kiss me so badly, you should've told me."

Lucius looks around before finding a lifted platform nearby. He thinks for a moment, looking at you and the platform back and forth. And after a deep sigh, he proceeds to lift you steadily princess-style, placing you on top of it. Now you are at a height taller than him. A smile creeps up on your lips, and a scowl enters his.

"You can kiss me now. Hurry up." And then you shut him up.

Elysia (Shorter than you. But let's pretend): "Oh my goodness, d-did you try to k-kiss me!" Her eyes look from the left and right, seeing if anyone had witnessed the moment before looking back at you. Like a deer in the headlights, her eyes are wide - full of surprise, but also an unexpected yearning for more.

She lets out a deep breath, placing her hand on your chest. "Okay, let me calm myself down. I'm ready for it. Actually - wait a moment." Another deep breath. Then, she looks at you, face full of determination. "Okay, I'm ready." Her actions make you laugh. How cute.

She lowers herself, relaxing her soft, rosy lips with her eyes closed. "You can kiss me now."

Azriel: The left corner of his lip lifts into a smirk. He takes a step forward, pushing you against the cold wall. His arms are on either side, blocking you from escaping. There's nowhere to run now. "What are you trying to pull?" he whispers. The rasp of his voice tugs your heart—the red of his eyes sinking into your appetite. "For someone whose ability is seduction, that lacked execution." He then uses his strength to lift you against the wall, guiding your legs to wrap around his waist.

He licks his lips. "Let me show you how it's really done."

Syren: "Well, that wasn't very smooth, my dear." A chuckle escapes their lips, and they start to analyze your expression. "A different side of you I wasn't expecting to see. Are you really a Viridescent?" Unphased, you grab Syren's collar, bringing them down to your level. Then you start to activate your powers, intensifying your scent. You don't lose eye contact, challenging them to see if they'd tease you further. Instead, their lids start to fall into a haze.

"That's more like it," they say before placing their face in the nook of your neck, breathing in slowly—and a kiss on your collarbone.

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can i just say that i adore this concept? the aesthetic is immaculate~ the ro's all sound so interesting and unique as well! i'm currently trying deciding which of my oc's should romance who, so i have a classic question (feel free to ignore it if it's spoilery!)

which classic fanfiction trope fits the ro's routes?

Thank you so much. I’m glad that my world building and aesthetic choice matches your tastes! I can definitely answer this. Though I am not going to give too much details. Aemion: Popular boy and Outcast 

Lucius: Enemies to lovers Elysia: Opposites attract Azriel: Toxic Soulmates???? Syren: Friends to Lovers Hope it helps you pick your favorite character to romance!

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Do our family have any opinions on the ROs?

The family does have strong opinions on the ROs. Although each member (the Father, Ophir, and Solandis) has slightly different thoughts.

Out of all the ROs, the Viridescent hate Aemion the most due to his position as the next emperor. Furthermore, someone who can merely tell lies from the truth does not have the physical power to rule the Kingdom. Aemion needs to rely on the other Households like Azriel and Lucius for manpower in battle. The Viridescent goal is to completely exterminate all Gold blood to reach their end goal of ruling the empire.

Lucius is viewed neutrally. His shield would help in a battle, and having him like an alley is better than an enemy. The family can use his weak disposition of caring too much for his people to their advantage. As long as Lucius does not go against them, he will survive. However, his power does clash with Ophir - and there are mixed feelings.

Solandis mainly does not like Elysa due to her healing nature and personality. However, overall the family does not have bad feelings toward Elysa. She is weak in a one-on-one battle and easy to kill. She is also easy to manipulate and holds no political power within the Five Households. Ophir may view Elysa uniquely, though you cannot say it is favorable.

Azriel is the biggest obstacle in terms of manpower. Despite having a shaky relationship with the Royal Family of Gold, he has not betrayed them. The Viridescents will have to find a way to dispose of him fast, or else they will not succeed. He is also too volatile of a piece to consider an alley. He is better dead than alive.

Overall, the family does not like Syren. They are too intelligent and cunning and can betray them if necessary. Syren's survival instincts may cause the Viridescent to fail if they keep them as an alley. In particular, Ophir hates Syren the most. Their powers can clash as they are hiding-related, and Ophir does not like flamboyant personalities.

The ??? Character is viewed very favorably by the Viridescent Household.

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“eye contact that will make people feel entranced” “the power to distinguish truth from lies upon eye contact”.Between this and the way careful phrasing can circumvent his lie-detecting, I’m getting the idea that the prince’s power will hinder him at least as much as us.

Definitely. It's not always the best to distinguish lies from truth, especially since white lies can be better situationally. As a ruler, this is a helpful skill in politics. For his mental health? That's a whole nother question. Furthermore, if someone doesn't trigger his lie detection, then he is bound to trust them more; though nobody except our MC has carefully done it.

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"Cedric having the power to distinguish truth from lies upon eye contact (only when you look straight at him). If you are lying, he will see your eyes turn a murky blue, the opposite of gold."

Oh. Well shit 😐.

Cedric is Aemion now * The thing about his power though, is that you can actually use it as a double-edged sword! For example, if you believe something is true, then it will not trigger his powers and you can use your witts when it comes to your answer. For example: If he asks: "Are you my enemy?"

You can answer with, "My loyalty relies on my family. Take that answer as you wish."

Or perhaps.

"There's more to you than what meets the eye. What are your true intentions as the heir? Why bring the Viridescent family back? If your intentions misalign with mine, then yes, I am your enemy. If not, then we are on the same side."