#all ros

[leoneliterary]

I looove the "everything was fine, but then the MC showed up" trope, but… what would happen to the characters/plot/game world if the MC never showed up? Simply put, MC wouldn't exist.

This is an interesting question!

When I first started writing HAT and even now, I try to think of all of the characters as protagonists and think about the story from their perspective.

I think the MC serves as the glue that hold all of these different stories together, so without the MC, the stories diverge sharply.

Merikh's story would be the most consistent, as he would still be on a path towards vengeance and would explore themes of trying to avoid becoming that which you hate. As he tries to amass power to take on his father, would he become more callous? Would he succeed and make the right allies and notice traps laid by more meticulous hands?

Laverna's story would be that of palace intrigue and social puppeteering. We would see her navigate a world that is both glamorous and dangerous, all while trying to discover what her identity truly is. Would she be able to maintain her sense of self and hope in an increasingly treacherous environment? Would she be able to avoid being manipulated, not just by her family's enemies, but also by her family themselves?

Sutek's story would be much more bleak because the MC is the main thing that can break the cycle he's trapped in. The story would follow Sutek's external rise in power and authority in Lower Cusmo, while his interior world decays. We would watch him do things he hates in the name of preserving what little good he can, until, worn down by life, he finds himself against something unfathomable and must decide whether he has it in him to try to go against the tide.

Nari's story without the MC might be a bit smoother, depending on how you look at it. Because without the MC, there really isn't anyone to challenge her world view. She knows that there is a dark underbelly to the royal court, but that isn't her battlefield. Her story is one of more clear cut actualization. Can she forge her own legacy outside of her father? Can she save the people she loves and carry out her duty with the honor she idealizes?

Heka's story would take longer to come to a head without the MC. He would have to go on a much longer journey of enduring the actions of others, hiding from his own abilities and responsibilities until finally moving for a change in both his life and in the greater scheme of things. Without the MC, Heka's story would be much quieter, without an inciting incident until much later in his life, with the main questions for him being 'Will you do something?' and 'Are you worthy?'

Desma's story without the MC would be much more self destructive and hedonistic. Similarly to Sutek, I feel like Desma's story is that of a tragic character, hurtling forward on a path she didn't choose for herself, but is on anyway. She would think that she was simply living, but meaning would catch up with her and she would have to decide whether she could care about something other than herself.

Aretas's story is a mixture of coming of age, court politics, and trying to dodge generational curses. I think that the MC teaches Aretas a lot of lessons, whether romanced or not, meaning that without the MC, we see an Aretas who is much more attached to the big picture. It's a story of him learning how to become a king and taking back his power, but his own self gets swallowed along the way. Aretas without the MC is much more pragmatic and less of an idealist and, like Nari, without the MC there is no one to challenge him on what being a good ruler or a good person really means.

Sarai's story would be that of a person who has accepted that her life is over. Not in a morbid sense, but in that she views herself as a part of Aretas's story and has distilled her meaning into being an asset to him. We would watch her go from Sarai to Queen Mother, and see how her heart has hardened as her spirit has broken. Her story would explore the trajectory of her life as she loses innocence, gains power, and maybe, just maybe, experiences a vicarious victory through her son's ascent. Without the MC, Sarai doesn't see the opportunity to try to start living her life for her.

[guardian-of-time-if]

Another old RO ask I don't know if you answered before: how would post-relationship ROs react when they tried to move a super drunk MC to a more private place but she doesn't recognize them, and resists while telling them shes married/has a lover?

I love this question. It's so funny.

Luk: gently grabbing MC's arm. "MC I need you to come with me."

MC: Stubbornly remains seated. "Don't touch me. I am a married woman."

Luk: "I know?"

MC: Swaying on her stool, and pointing a finger a few inches to thr ight of Luk. "My husnad is the crown prince you know? SO he could kill you for touching me."

Luk: "MC, I am your husband."

MC: "No you aren't." takes another drink "I wish he was here, but he's busy keeping the empire safe."

Luk: "Okay. What is I ask one of the guard to take you to his room?"

MC: stands up and stumbles forward "I will allow that, but I'm still going to tell him that you keep touching me."

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Tzesar: "Come on, silly. Let's get you to bed."

MC: "I can't go to bed with you. I have a lover already. He'd be devestated."

Tzesar: "MC, don't you recognize me?"

MC: narrow eyes and stumbles "Luk?"

Tzesar: "Wow okay, how drunk are you?"

MC: Slurring the words "Do you know where Tzesar is? He told me he'd be here."

Tzesar: "Please don't hate me for this." teleports him and MC to MC's bedroom "Drink some water, please."

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Sentinel: "It isn't safe to be so publically intoxicated. Come with me."

MC: "No. My husband wouldn't like that."

Sentinel: staring in disbelief "Your husband?"

MC: nodding "Yes my husband. He like to kill people that take me places."

Sentinel: "You mean the ones trying to kidnap you? How drunk... Nevermind."

MC: falls forward

Sentinel: grabs her and starts walking out

MC: "My husband—"

Sentinel: "Is keeping you from embarressing yourself anymore than you already are. Now go to sleep."

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Nax: "Come her precious, let's go back to the ship."

MC: smacks his hand away. "I'm not a wentch, and I already have a lover."

Nax: raises a brow at her "Oh really?"

MC: "Oh yes, he's a handsome pirate captain."

Nax: nuding the mead out of MC's reach "Anyone I might know?"

MC: "Oh yes, he's very famous. Naxok the monster tamer."

Nax: "Oh that amature. He's not even on my radar."

MC: Stands up and slams her hand on the table. "You take that back. He's the best. The bravest and strongest..." falls back into her seat "What was I saying?"

Nax: "That I'm understimating your lover?"

MC: "Yes, he's a best pirate ever and he can kick your ass."

Nax: "hmm. Tell me more." still keeping the mead out of reach, waiting for MC to fall alseep or reciognize him

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Albien: "MC I hardly think this is appropriate."

MC: "You sound like my husband."

Albien: "Because I am your husbannd."

MC: "Nuh-uh. He's the king. You don't look very kingly."

Albien: sighs "MC, please. I am your husband. You should come back wih me."

MC: Narrows eyes and turns head side to side. "No."

Albien: stands there in cofusion

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Gat: "Care to drink with me love?"

MC: "Only my lover can buy me drinks."

Gat: "Oh. I thought that was me? Oh well. I bet I can convince you to make me your new lover by the end of the night?"

MC: "That's something he would say too, but better."

Gat: "I'm please you have so much faith in me my dear. Now why don't we put that faith to the test hmm? I shall try to sweep you off your feet."

MC; "My feet have already been swept. "

Gat: "And you won't even let me try?"

MC: "The only thing you can try is helping me find Gaderous."

Gat: "Ahh. If you wish to be that way. I'll let him know you're missing him, and that's he's a lucky guy."

[withbruisedblood-if]

What's a fictional character that the ros relate to?

Decided to do 3 for each RO! I tried to think of characters from media that they would have seen and enjoyed.

Angelina: Jennifer Check (jennifers body), Frankenstein, Zuko (avatar the last airbender)

Kitty: Elvira, Lestat (interview with the vampire), Villanelle (killing eve)

Elizabeth: Ellen Ripley (alien), Neo (the matrix), Batman

Harrison: Josie (bottoms), Superman, Naruto

[darkfictionjude]

Was scrolling through your responses to asks and I am gagged that everyone just moved past the homeless response! Jude does any of your characters have a good life? Feel like everybody is taking L's in your stories. However, who am I to judge I enjoy your stories too much! I am curious about this whole homeless thing but I will contain my many questions for later! Love WWC love your writing love your brilliance but also a little scared of u ngl.

Dante has a good life. Carmen has complaints but wouldn’t want another life. Charley fairly likes her life too. I feel Greer loves being famous and rich and loved. I would say my MCs and maybe Lorcan solely take Ls, the other ROs have issues but I wouldn’t say they despise their lives just perhaps wish some things were different

[crescendo-if]

Hi, how old are the MC and ROs?

MC and J were in the same grade during their schooling years and are both 25 currently

C is a year younger than MC at 24

D is 26

Hydra is 27

Rose and Nat are 28

E is 31

Luci’s 29

Bell is 30

[tanpl-if]

how horny are the ro’s 🤔

its really funny how much i struggled with this one because why is it none of my business lowkey. i think it depends on the relationship and their partner but if i were to speak in general terms (very convoluted and also might change)

olya - deeply repressed so thinks she has a low libido but it's actually pretty average. she just needs to figure some stuff out

timur - even more repressed but it's a conscious choice. very easy to rile up specifically for this reason if its the right person. pretty high libido

the doctor - high when he was younger now pretty average/low. can keep up with his partner if needs to but give him a break 💔

the gravekeeper - she would match her partner's needs in that case. don't think she has a natural inclination

the widow - horny but for the emotional aspect. the psychological stuff. horny for the intensity of mc's feelings towards her and the world. is this thing on

[reds-corner]

ros reaction to mc kissing them just to shut them up (deep romance pls)

Very well, Anon. Let the ROs deal with bratty MC. And guys, keep sending your aks, I always have fun answering them.

M: They'd say, "Hey! That's my move." and attack MC with even more kisses, maybe a few bites?

Oli: Oh, that's one way to get them to shut up.

Amelie: Hmm yeah, fine. She'll take the hint.

Vi: Nope, she's not gonna give MC the satisfaction. She'll keep talking the moment the kiss breaks. Haha.

Chris: Good riddance. He doesn't have that much to say, anyway.

Alistair: Well said, MC. No more talking then.

[uroboros-if]

Sorry for my absence from answering asks lately and just reblogging fanworks 💕

I'm finally feeling much better mentally over these past few days, and would love to focus that energy on writing the IF! All I can manage as far as my blog at this moment is posting biweekly updates and sharing any cool things that pass my way 🥺✨

I will post all of these art I got from various artists when Chapter 2 comes out -- in the meantime, have a sneak peek at them!! 🫶💖

My wallet weeps at the loss, but my heart sings for joy! 💸 (I've got 3 more on the way, but once I've got enough, I'll be getting more art for the future!)