#apathetic-ruler

[ru-ree-ru]

The snow is white and cold, like a certain someone.

@animus-inspire and @apathetic-ruler I got inspired again, and might again in the future. Do stop me if I'm starting to get on your nerves-  

[justapeskyninja]

You don’t know how badly I wanted Rufus in a kimono. That and it’s my life goal to just pollute this fandom with rare pairing art that’s nonexistent.

I like to think she’d be dragging him to all sorts of stalls in the fall festivals for Wutai

Lovely art made by @gaaebolg

[ofgeneticperfection]

@apathetic-ruler

[fearlessmonk]

@apathetic-ruler​ continued from here

The moment he mentioned meeting his pet, her eyes lit brightly. Tifa was one who had a soft spot for animals, regardless the kind. Having the animal know her scent could benefit her for future purposes as well, but her excitement overtook the necessity. 

Throughout the tour, the monk could feel the gaze of onlookers, lowering her head on multiple occasions. The last thing she wanted was for people to know her face; it caused a risk. Glancing to Rufus, she could see the daggers he shot at any onlookers, and couldn’t stop a giggle from escaping her. He seemed like a man of privacy, something she could appreciate, enemy or not. 

Upon the higher floors, genuine interest took over at the sight of SOLDIER and animal training. Eyes grew wide with a gasp as she watched the large black hound. For just a quick moment when the cage was released, she took a defensive position - almost a force of habit at this point. She stepped before Rufus in an almost protective manner before the dog came to a stop before them. Her head cocked back at his movements - they were gentle. There was a kind smile as he pet the dog, and she squatted at his side. 

Admittedly, the glowing eyes set off as a threat to her. But, even as she sat there, tendril wagging, she gave the dog a smile. And that was when Tifa heard him speak - Meet Dark. 

Cautiously reaching forward, she allowed the animals to sniff her before placing a hand on it. The monk smile, it was almost cute how the animal curiously examined her. She was almost nervous that Clouds’ scent rubbed off on her - if she recognized it from the battle, she would be in deep trouble. But the smile never left Tifa, the concern being an after thought. “She’s pretty cute!” she cooed, gently petting the animal. 

[devilreno]

@sparkstorms​ said: 🎤 Can they sing or play an instrument? 💿 Do they like to collect certain items? If so, what are they and how did it start? 🔨 Are they any good at crafting/putting things together? 📌 Do they like to decorate their room/apartment/house? If so, what kind of decoration? @apathetic-ruler​ said: 🎤 Can they sing or play an instrument?💤 What’s their usual sleeping position? Do they wake up the same way they fell asleep?🌅 Are they an early bird or a night owl? @justapeskyninja​ said: 💿 @skyfallenxsoldier​ said: 💤 What’s their usual sleeping position? Do they wake up the same way they fell asleep?🌅 Are they an early bird or a night owl?

random muse questions

🎤 Can they sing or play an instrument?

Reno can actually sing but it’s more of a playful tune than something serious. You can catch him singing along a song, or humming joyful melody when he’s in a good mood. He’s taken guitar lessons as a teen but they were ceased upon his primary focus becoming his job as a Turk.

💤  What’s their usual sleeping position? Do they wake up the same way they fell asleep?

He likes to sleep on his stomach but often wakes up on his back with his arms folded up over or under the pillow. He moves in his sleep but wouldn’t stray from the spot he’s on. At times, he does wake up in the same position if he’s really comfortable. More likely when he’s found one of the extra pillows in his sleep to hug on it or already had one under his arm prior to falling asleep.

🌅 Are they an early bird or a night owl?

He’s actually an early bird for the sole purpose of not being groggy at work. He’s required to do night shifts occasionally which means he’d have to prepare and adjust his sleep schedule. At times, he does stay late in the weekend or when he’s out clubbing on a day off. If something brings him satisfaction, he’d make sure he’ll get enough sleep the next day if he plans to stay late. Aaaand, there are cases of insomnia which he handles by playing an app game on his phone until he falls asleep.

💿 Do they like to collect certain items? If so, what are they and how did it start?

… Cactuses. It started from him getting a teeny tiny cactus baby. It unfortunately died but he’s got five more which survived in the soil after he planted them to a bigger pot. Plants really do the ‘this soil not good, I die’ thing. Anyway, these are his babiesss. And he sprays them with a lil’ water on a daily. He likes these spikey, cute lil’ thangs. They individually got flowers blooming on them. He accidentally pricks himself on them sometimes but still loves them anywaaay.

🔨 Are they any good at crafting/putting things together?

Yeah, he likes to fiddle with things and it aids in maintaining his focus for long periods of time. He could make figurines out of paper for example. He can put things together if it’s a task or make the effort to. E.g. assembling a weapon or… a toy. He’d either grow interested enough to follow the steps or leave it behind out of frustration (just to return to it later out of stubbornness). Or completely forget about it, depending on how carefree he feels that day.

📌 Do they like to decorate their room/apartment/house? If so, what kind of decoration?

Neon lights. Especially in his room. He can toggle them on and off whenever he feels like it. There’s also a fairly small disco ball that adds to the atmosphere. Text signs, media center, wall mount game rack, beauty product and action figure displays. There’s a bathtub connected to his room via a bifold door. Inside it’s pretty much a galaxy heaven with only just one light switch. He does quite enjoy a dim aesthetic. His bed is decorated with extra pillows, two holographic (red and golden; blue and purple) and one soft/fluffy. He’s got a personal gym with a large mirror with stickers on its edges that he likes to decorate with. By far that’s the most interesting, I suppose.

[rcdwrxck]

“ah, fuck it”

      send ah, fuck it to shove reno against the wall and kiss him

HE’D PUSHED THROUGH THE office doors hard enough that they slammed shut behind him. Annoyance written clear as day across his face. He’d been told to leave it alone, to simply trust that Rufus knew what he was doing -- which he did! For the most part. But recklessness was supposed to be Reno’s forte! Rufus was the last true Shinra and for him to risk it all  -- for what? To prove he had bigger balls than the chocobo? 

What was the point?

“What were you thinking!?” He raged, seeming to forget that he wasn’t speaking to his partner, or even to Tseng -- but instead the President of the entire company. “Do you actually have a death wish? Why the fuck would you go up against them that way? On your own!” 

It wasn’t something he’d overly voiced in the chopper when they’d dropped him on the helipad, in hindsight he probably should have. Yet it wasn’t until they left him there that he really thought of the ramifications of it.

What if they’d lost him?

If they’d allowed him to be injured or worse!

By that point he’d ran off on a tangent, listing all the reasons it was stupid, reckless and... well stupid. So much so, was he on a verbal rampage, he hadn’t registered the fact that Rufus had stood and approached him -- more than once opened his mouth in an attempt to cut into whatever Reno was ranting about.

“Ah, fuck it.”

In an attempt -- or he assumed it was in an attempt to get the redhead to shut up efficiently, Rufus pushed Reno, hard, against the wall so that his breath left him and before he could even utter another word, Rufus was against him. Pinning him to the wall and kissing him. Reno’s eyes went wide as his entire body stiffened in shock, his mind a whir of confused ramblings but forgetting exactly why he was in the office in the first place. Hands caught on one of the many belts that adorned his coat as Rufus eventually broke the contact between them.

“... well that just... what--why? I don’t... well that’s just not fighting fair sir.”

[fivedecisivefactors]

✘ - What are your feelings about Rufus ShinRa? Go on Tseng. Tell me the truth.

MY MUSE HAS TO TELL NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH FOR 10 ASKS.

ASK THEM FUNNY QUESTIONS, GET PERSONAL, QUERY ABOUT THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM OR PESTER THEM FOR THEIR DEEPEST DARKEST SECRETS - GO WILD! INCLUDE ✘ WITH THE ASKS! 2 of 10

@apathetic-ruler

“I should think that is obvious. I am responsible for him. I have been so since he was a child. His safety and well-being are my priority, second only to his father.”

Though that, only by necessity, and if it came right down to it, he isn’t entirely certain if he would hold to that, however true he thinks it now.

“He is… important.”

The truth without the entire truth. Good enough.

[justapeskyninja]

@apathetic-ruler​

“Ha--you’re still full of sunshine, huh?”

Not a surprise to be honest, but he’s still fairly tame for the most part in his mood.

“If I wanted to really check up on ya’ you definitely wouldn’t be seeing    me in front of you.”

If there were any direct concerns that she should be keeping an eye on your company it wouldn’t be in person. Besides, she doesn’t get paid for that.

“Came to check up on you, really.  Nothin’ more and nothin’ less.     But, hey! You’re walkin’ pretty good right?”

Always a good sign if there’s no sort of heavy limping or at least nothing too notable with limping anyway. Head tilted back and forth for a moment to give the president a once over. Well, least he looks a lot better for the wear compared to last time.

There was a dumbfounded blink at his words. Debt, what debt? It took her moment as her mind tried to do a fact check to how Rufus Shinra and his company could ever be in debt to her. Definitely not gil related that was for sure. And....she’s drawing a blank here.

“Not sure what you mean.”