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Happy Valentine’s Day!

[Shepards] [GIF Set From Last Year]

My Ryders kissing their respective love interests.

And then there’s Rose Ryder enjoying the single life.

For the Leather & Lace Month event hosted by @starsandskies @alyssalenko and @vorchagirl

#mass effect andromeda #romancemonth #leather&lace2019 #freyder #vetra x maleryder #frydaal #peebee x maleryder #cora x maleryder #kira ryder #luke ryder #aleera ryder #rick ryder #rose ryder #erron ryder

OC Asks 1, 4, 33 & 42 for your Ryders ;)

Thank you for the ask, @obvidalous 😊

1 - What is/are your OC's nicknames and how did it come about?

Kira - She doesn't have a nickname. Though there was that one and only time Luke called her 'Ra Ra' for no reason other than shits and giggles (and he was also tipsy). She put a stop to it right away by threatening to show his then-girlfriend pictures of him as a baby.

Luke - He doesn't have a nickname. Some think his name is short for Lucas, but his birth certificate says otherwise.

Aleera - Her brother Rick called her 'Leera' when they were kids. This was because he had a little trouble pronouncing it when they were still learning to talk. It was a nickname that kind of stuck for a while until Aleera got sick of it by middle school. However, Rick is the only one in her life who is allowed to still call her that.

Rick - Rick's full name is Richard. Being called Rick was just a nickname everyone called him by his entire life since it was easier than just saying his full name (unless he was in trouble).

Rose - Rose's full name is Rosabelle, and she hates it with a passion. Since age seven, she demanded to be called 'Rose' and nothing else. She likes to think that people have forgotten her real name by now.

Erron - He doesn't have a nickname, but one person during his time in the Alliance tried to call him 'A-Aron' (even 150+ years later after the original joke emerged) before they found out the name wasn't spelled the same.

4 - What is a noticeable physical attribute of your OC?

Kira - Her blue eyes, and her full lips.

Luke - His light blue eyes, and his dimples whenever he smiles.

Aleera - Her purple eyes, and wild black hair.

Rick - His height. Rick stands at six foot three inches.

Rose - Her natural red hair, something she loves and is proud of.

Erron - His blue-green eyes and dark blond hair, which is always trimmed and combed neatly.

33 - What subjects interested your OC?

Kira - Since she was young, Kira was always interested in military history. It helped give her insight on what life was like as a soldier, and perhaps what she could expect in our own career despite how 'results may vary.'

Luke - Anything related to adventures. Mostly, he reads about them, but he truly loves experiencing them in general. He also likes anything tech-related.

Aleera - Science! Especially geography and ecology. One of the things she looked forward to when she joined the Andromeda initiative was study the various ecologies throughout Heleus.

Rick - He's had a heavy interest in archaeology since he was very young.

Rose - For a long time, Rose was curious about mixology. In-between her military career and the Andromeda Initiative, she was very lucky to be able to find a job in a bar thanks to the owner who gave her a chance despite her family reputation. Here, Rose was able to get some mixology experience and, before the AI became an option for her, decided to make a career out of it.

Erron - As an adult, he became interested in 20th century movie history, especially silent films. When he left for Andromeda, Erron brought a small box of OSDs with him filled with various movies that either he saw, or never seen before. His favorite silent film is, 'The Man Who Laughs.'

42 - What makes your OC happy?

Kira - Trying new things.

Luke - Great adventures, and making other people happy.

Aleera - Winter weather.

Rick - Going on an archaeological dig, even if he doesn't find anything.

Rose - Having a good drink at the end of a hard day.

Erron - Having a relaxing evening and settling down for a good movie.

#kv7 ocs #Kira Ryder #luke ryder #aleera ryder #rick ryder #rose ryder #erron ryder

Hey! For Interview my OC about questions that has no easy answer. 27, 28, 33, and 34. For your Ryders.

Thank you for the ask @rpgwarrior4824

27 - How far would you go to achieve a dream or ideal? Does it matter who suffers? Does it matter if you suffer?

Kira - “I suppose I'm already living the dream – lead others in a mission to help others. It was what I wanted to do in the military, and now I get to do that as a Pathfinder. I already suffer for it, but I consider it worth it if it means I saved the most lives I could. The only one I plan to make suffer to achieve my goals are the Archon and the kett.”

Luke - “I don't think people should suffer just because you selfishly want to achieve your dreams – well, unless they're assholes like the Archon and his minions, but that's a different story. Now, me suffering is a possibility depending on what I want to achieve. It sucks, but, well... I guess it's a good thing that's something my Dad taught me to expect in life. I just want to go on adventures and make life better for people. It's as simple as it gets.”

Aleera - “I suppose I've managed to achieve my dreams more than once; discovering prothean artifacts, helping with scientific discoveries, studying the ecology in Andromeda... the only thing I ask for is that there are no consequences to my work, that includes the suffering of others. I try not to suffer to the best of my ability, but that's not always possible. In that case, I take every safety precaution necessary.”

Rick - “I really doubt traveling the galaxy and looking for awesome artifacts would harm anyone, at least I would hope not. I do have one rule when it comes to archeology – do not take things found in a grave. It's not because I'm afraid of some kind of curse... okay, maybe a little... but it just feels disrespectful to the dead. Anyway, suffering is expected. The physical exertion alone is exhausting at times.”

Rose - “I've always wanted to open up my own bar. Pretty sure the only ones who would suffer is those who try to stop me – like the Archon. I shouldn't have to suffer for it, but I suppose it might happen. I guess I'll deal as long as the end goal is make my bar exist for everyone to enjoy.”

Erron - “I spent so long putting off my own dreams due to the expectation of others. At this point, I'm just trying to figure what place I have in this life. I know for sure that whatever I plan to do, I won't make people suffer for it because I know what that's like. I guess depending on what my goal is, I'll decide then if it's worth my own suffering.”

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28 - How long would you wait for the one you love? A year? Fifteen years? Forever? Could you honestly be loyal to an unfulfilled love?

Kira - “He and I are already waiting for each other. It's easy to guess how long we're willing to wait for each other, but to be truthful, I guess we're currently putting that to the test. I'm grateful that what we have now is fulfilling. I don't think I can be in an unfulfilled relationship otherwise.”

Luke - “Well, to answer your last question, no, I need a fulfilling relationship to be happy. I don't expect things to be perfect, but for a relationship to be successful, you have to least meet your partner halfway and be willing to compromise. I really found something special with my current girlfriend, and I'd like to think I'd be willing to wait for her for as long as it takes.”

Aleera - -laughs- “I practically waited 600+ years to find my first love! He's just so... wonderful, and I’ll definitely wait for him for as long as it takes if it comes to that. I'm lucky to have him in my life, so the wait would be worth it. And no, I could never live with having an unfulfilled love.”

Rick - “I never really thought of this... now that I think about it, it suddenly feels like a complicated question, and something I ought to discuss with my current girlfriend. She's not the type who likes to sit down for too long, and, well... okay, I'm sorry, I can't really answer this question right now, not until I talk to her...”

Rose - “Assuming that whoever I fall in love with is worth waiting for... maybe a couple of years. I wouldn't want them to wait around for me, especially if they find someone else. An unfulfilled love sounds so... depressing.”

Erron - “Why be in a relationship if its not fulfilling? And I did have the experience of waiting, though ironically she was in my life nearly everyday for the last couple of years before we left for Andromeda. At the very least, I know I'd be willing to wait a while for her if it came to it.”

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33 - If you could wipe certain memories from your head, would you? Why would you? What memories?

Kira - “If there was away to wipe away the memories of seeing what the kett had done to the salarians, I would do it in a heartbeat. That's all I'll say. I don't want to talk about it anymore...”

Luke - “Watching my Mom die. Her terminal disease was, well... it killed her slowly, and it was painful to watch her deteriorate over time. I wish she hadn't had to suffer like that...”

Aleera - “There are so many days where I wish I could erase the memories of being bullied throughout school. I'd still be pretty shy around people, but I wouldn't be as anxious as I am now. Things are better now, but I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy.”

Rick - “I'm grateful to say that my sister and I talked about this, so I don't dwell on it as much as I used to. But the resentment I felt when I was stuck guarding a mass relay while my sister got to live out my childhood dreams was, well... not so good. Up until then, we got along great. Even though we've talked it out, I still feel awful for feeling any resentment at all.”

Rose - “If I was able to erase all the crap I dealt with concerning my Dad, he'd actually be an okay father. To be honest, I had my reservations when our relationship got a little better right before we left for Andromeda. It would've been nice if he treated me and my brother like his actual kids and not future soldiers...”

Erron – “The death of my friend from the academy, Matthis. I knew he had a rough childhood, but... I didn't realize how bad he was taking it, not until it was too late. His death taught me a very hard lesson I sometimes wish I never learned; that no matter how much you want to help, some people just don't want to take the offer...”

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34 - What path appeals to you more? An exciting dream that leaves you possibly penniless and alone or a drab existence where you have steady success.

Kira - “Honestly, I think I'm already living the latter life. I have dreams and desires that I hope to one day seek out, but until then, others are depending on me to remain where I am now. At least once I seek out my dreams and desires, I won't be alone.”

Luke - “As long as I'm not homeless, I think I can deal with the former. I can't imagine a life without excitement and adventure. Oh, wait, you said I have to be alone if I choose that path? Dammit...” ಥ_ಥ

Aleera - “Gee, that's a tough one. I suppose if the drab existence had to do with a scientific path, I'll deal with for a little while until I get too bored and want to move on to something more exciting. Better than taking the opposite path, I suppose. I can deal with loneliness for a long while.”

Rick - “Money's not a big deal to me, so definitely the former. I like the idea of traveling and getting creative with few resources. Though after a while, I'm sure the loneliness will suck.”

Rose - “Ugh, these types of questions are stupid. If I had to choose, I might as well just get on a ship and go to another galaxy. And no, I'm not going to indulge anyone with an answer.” ಠ_ಠ

Erron - “I can possibly deal with the latter for a short while, at least long enough to be able to save money. That way, I can still be financially comfortable when I finally leave that drab existence and look for something more exciting. Loneliness doesn't bother me, but I will need some companionship every once in a while.”

#kv7 ocs #mass effect andromeda #kira ryder #luke ryder #aleera ryder #rick ryder #rose ryder #erron ryder

Leather & Lace ‘19 - Fic 7 of 14

Event hosted by @alyssalenko @vorchagirl and @starsandskies

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“Touch”

Prompt - Soft Touching

Growing up shy and timid back in the Milky Way, Pathfinder Aleera Ryder found the most comfort indulging in her passions, mainly biology and geology. If not for certain circumstances in her life, including the pressure to follow in her father’s footsteps, she likely would’ve been a scientist by now.

Her father's AI research also happened. The illegality of it destroyed any chance she and her twin brother had of a good future. Soon after, Andromeda happened. With it came the hope of, despite her uncertainty, a second chance at having a future for herself. Then she woke up after more than six-hundred years in cryo and... nothing went as planned, and suddenly she was the Pathfinder following her father's demise.

To say that she was scared to death would be an understatement.

As time went on, Aleera did the best she could in her role, knowing that the Initiative depended on her. What truly helped her face her fears were those who rallied behind her, mainly her crew on the Tempest. She never thought she would find such supportive people in her life.

She also never thought she would find love with an alien from this very galaxy.

It was strange... when Aleera first met Jaal Ama Darav, she was afraid of him. The Tempest had all but came flying into Aya in flames and soon surrounded by the angara, a species they hadn't met until that day.

Somehow, she got into his good graces. Somehow, she proved herself enough to be worth Jaal's time. By the time they rescued The Moshae, won the hearts of many angarans, and returned to Aya, Aleera found that she cared for Jaal a great deal.

And to her surprise, he felt the same for her.

When he send her his first love letter – when he first called her 'Darling One,' Aleera was over the moon! No one had ever made her feel this wonderful and special before and, of course, she couldn't stop smiling for the rest of the night because that beautiful message was all she thought about.

Much time passed and since then, their love for each other grew deeper. One day, Jaal took Aleera to his favorite place on Aya, a beautiful paradise they had all to themselves; the warm sun high in the sky, a crystal clear waterfall adding to the lake next to the sandy white beach, clean air, various plant life that added a beautiful array of colors as far as her eyes could see.

Aleera would've stayed here forever if she could.

They made love here, hidden behind the waterfall amongst the rocks and mossy grass. It was Aleera's first time and, aside from the minor pain that was expected, it was wonderful... perfect. And Jaal... he was so good to her, so kind and patient. Every kiss from his lips and every touch from his hands made her feel like a goddess.

Every time he held her close, she felt safe and protected in his strong arms.

Every time he kissed her lips, she felt alive.

Every time he caressed her skin, she felt wanted.

Every time he did all three of these things at once, she felt loved. So, so loved...

She never, ever wanted to him to stop touching her.

Later, after their lovemaking, they simply embraced each other and relaxed where they laid, the only sound for miles was the splashing waterfall nearby. In her mind, Aleera never realized that her first time would be like this; in a beautiful place, her heart filled with bliss, and in the arms of the sweetest and most caring lover in two galaxies.

She was a very, very lucky lady.

“How are you, darling one?” Jaal asked her after some silence. As he spoke, he reached out to cup her cheek with his hand.

She felt the joyful tears sting her eyes at the soft touch, but Aleera smiled past them. “I'm happy, Jaal. I'm so, so happy.”

#mass effect andromeda #romancemonth #leather&lace2019 #frydaal #aleera ryder #jaal ama darav

OC Inventory

Tagged by @starsandskies

I’ll tag @naromoreau and @vorchagirl

I’ve done this already for the following;

Adam Shepard & Kira Ryder Marc Shepard & Luke Ryder

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Amy Shepard

Aleera Ryder

#kv7 ocs #amy shepard #aleera ryder

3 Things OC Meme

I was tagged by @starsandskies Thank you. :)

I’ll tag @rpgwarrior4824 @obvidalous @natsora and anyone who sees this, no obligation of course.

Like before, I’ll do this with two characters. I’ve done the following already -

Adam Shepard & Kira Ryder Marc Shepard & Luke Ryder

Amy Shepard

Amy is a huge fan of late 20th century entertainment, specially movies and music. Her favorite song from that era is Push It To The Limit from the Scarface soundtrack, and her favorite movie from that era is Grumpy Old Men.

Since childhood, Amy wanted to be a soldier. Military ran in her family and she couldn’t imagine living any other kind of life. If the Alliance didn’t pan out, she likely would’ve joined law enforcement, like C-Sec.

In the universe where her twin brother Adam is THE Shepard, Amy is still a dedicated officer of the Alliance, though she did resign for a short time after her brother’s death due to the smear campaign against him. She re-enlisted just prior to the Reaper War. The morning after the end of the war, she met Major Coats, who would become her husband a few years later.

Aleera Ryder

Aleera’s mother was a fan of old 20th and 21st century films. Through the movie Van Helsing, she discovered the name Aleera and loved it so much that she gave the name to her daughter.

As a child, Aleera received a terrarium kit for her birthday. The kit would start her love for science. Her favorite science subjects in particular were geology, biology, and ecology.

There’s a big height difference between Aleera and her twin brother, Rick. While Aleera herself is 5′3′‘, Rick is 6′3′‘. Because of this, and Aleera’s shyness, it no longer surprises the two when people get shocked over two things - 1) They were twins, and 2) Aleera is the older one.

#kv7 ocs #mass effect #mass effect andromeda #amy shepard #aleera ryder

Rate Your OCs’ Hugs Tag

Thanks for the tag @obvidalous

I’ll tag @starsandskies @ripley95things and anyone who sees this.

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Kira Ryder - 6/10

She doesn’t mind hugs, but she doesn’t initiate them unless it’s Reyes or her brother.

Luke Ryder - 9/10

He’s a big hugger, especially to Vetra, his sister, his mom, and to those he’s friends with. Of course, he always asks to hug them before he proceeds.

Aleera Ryder - 6.5/10

Unless it’s family, Aleera doesn’t really hug either, but she did start doing it more often until she met Jaal. She felt especially confident about hugging after she hugged Jaal’s mother, Sahuna, for the first time.

Rick Ryder - 7.5/10

When he initiates hugs, it’s usually those he’s comfortable hugging, like Peebee, or a family member. Otherwise, he does accept hugs from other friends.

Rose Ryder - 5/10

She’s not a big hugger, but is accepting of one from those she considers close to (like her brother, mother, friends, and whoever she’s dating at the time).

Erron Ryder 3/10

Hugging is not a thing for him unless it’s someone he’s very close to, like Cora, his sister, or his mother.

#kv7 ocs #Kira Ryder #luke ryder #aleera ryder #rick ryder #rose ryder #erron ryder

About the Character

I was tagged by @rpgwarrior4824

I’ll tag @obvidalous and anyone who hasn’t done this yet.

I’ve done this already for the following;

Kira Ryder & Adam Shepard Luke Ryder & Marc Shepard

― your muse’s name:

Amy Leigh Shepard

― two headcanons you have for your muse:

Ever since what she simply called ‘The Incident’ at Ryuusei, Amy found that she pretty much has to eat sushi alone for the rest of her life. To this day, no one, not even her family who got wind of the story, will ever let her forget how she fell through a fish tank and killed all the fish. She would rather hear about the ‘Shifty-Looking Cow Incident.’

The ‘Shifty-Looking Cow Incident’ is a story that began the eventual beautiful friendship between Garrus and Wrex. While Garrus repaired the Mako with Amy and Wrex were on look-out, Wrex suddenly realized that his credit chit was missing. Wrex tried to blame the loss on Garrus and the two argued over it until they suddenly noticed the real culprit - a shifty-looking cow who was in the process of stealing the credit chit from the pocket of an unsuspecting Amy. The two couldn’t help but burst out laughing, which baffled Amy as she turned to look at them (and only then she noticed the cow as it walked away with those shifty-looking eyes).

― three things that your muse likes doing in their free time:

Indulging in 20th century-era entertainment, exercising, and trying new foods.

― seven people your muse loves/likes:

Garrus, her brother Adam, Tali, Wrex, Grunt, Joker, and Anderson.

Honorable mentions; the remaining Normandy crew, her parents (despite her complicated relationship with her mother).

― a phobia your muse has:

Colossal failure.

― your muse’s name:

Aleera Ellen Ryder

― two headcanons you have for your muse:

Jaal is Aleera’s very first love. Before she met him, Aleera figured that it was going to be a while before she found the right person in her life, so she indulged herself in her passions in the meantime. So many of her experiences with Jaal through their relationship have been her first (first date, first kiss, first lovemaking, etc.), and all of it had been so wonderful and memorable. She’s glad to have waited for someone like Jaal as long as she did.

Winter is Aleera’s favorite season. She loves the cold and it’s an excuse for her to bundle up. It’s also the chance to go skiing, her favorite sport. When she saw Voeld for the first time, all she could imagine was how much fun it would be going down those narrow hills and mountains. She was as gleeful as a kid in a candy store going down one narrow hill in the Nomad while everyone else with her were holding on for dear life.

― three things that your muse likes doing in their free time:

Studying science, skiing, and spending time with animals.