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[yuhyeol]

I wish tumblr let you like each sequential post in a thread.

[iryonin-a]

“Doctor,” he regards simply. Head cants, tilting as he stares at her. One eye always unblinking, the other narrowing. Silco almost comes off as playful — is he? Hard to tell today. “You’ve been avoiding me. Why is that? Too busy?”

SHE’S MET MANY MEN LIKE HIM.     men who wield a certain amount of power all have a specific look about them,  she’s noticed  —  the gait,  the posture,  the demeanor,  all separate pieces slotting together into a well-familiar pattern  —  but the more prominent difference comes between a man born already on the summit and one who’s had to meticulously scale his way up the proverbial cliffside.     recounting their interactions so far,  it’s not difficult to discern if,  like her,  he’s ever had to dig dirt out from under his nails.

“  don’t tell me you’ve missed my company.  ”     she smiles  —  a brief look under the professional facade.     “  no patient’s supposed to want to see their doctor.  ”

[mcwscollective]

@bluelotused

If anyone thought she could have the coolest hair in the world and wouldn't show it off, they were dead wrong. Isha sought out Silco the moment she and Jinx had split from each other, searching for someone to parade her pretty blue hair and braids in front of. Jinx really had done a great job on making her look cool, and she thought everyone deserved to see her work.

Isha marched up to Silco's desk with purpose, flicking her hair as though she had to heft it over her shoulder (rather than how short it truly was) and turning to let him see the entire thing from each angle. Only once she'd finished making her runway debut did she settle her hands over his desk, and her head against her forearms to stare up at him.

[yuhyeol]

✿ do it for silco and singed i just want to know …

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ANTAGONISTIC.     dangerous to each other  /  dangerous to others  /  unpredictable  /  rivals  /  petty  /  developing into sexual or romantic tension  /  based off family matters  /  based of off circumstance  /  based of professional matters  /  based off misunderstanding or lies  /  conflict of ideology  /  betrayal  /  hero - villain dynamic  /  enemies  /  fight club  /  friends turned enemies  /  lovers turned enemies  /  exes turned enemies  /  other 

Thoughts for these two undone dads under the cut!

Okay easiest way to do this is to go by category I think!

FRIENDSHIP: I think this is one is pretty self-explanatory, in every universe these two will be ride or die for each other ( within reason, of course; they will obviously choose their daughters over each other if ever put into such a situation, which is understandable and to be expected ). Their friendship is, in many ways, defined by what each man gains from the other ( i.e. Silco's resources and Singed's knowledge ), but they benefit personally from one another as well; there is a definite kinship there, a mutual understanding that is alluded to throughout Arcane.

I like the idea of them being old friends in the Modern Professors AU, and their families have become close / intermingled as a result, with Orianna and Jinx being close-knit and maybe Corin's ex-wife and Silco's significant other / Jinx's biological mother also having their own friendship.

I put Singed as the "bad influence" because I like to think of Vander and Singed as sort of being the metaphorical angel and devil on Silco's shoulder; in Main Canon, Silco has gone with the "devil" that is Singed, and in the Alt! Timeline we see that his friendship with the "angel" that is Vander won out. This is not to say that Silco wasn't already going down a dark path following Felicia's death, but meeting Singed was probably the worst thing that could have happened to his moral compass lol.

ROMANCE: Singed has a deep fascination with Silco from the get-go due to his eye and impressive resilience ( something Singed has called "a necessary quality to survive the grand catalyst of pain required for transmutation" in League ). He views Silco as another specimen at first, but that gradually changes as they begin working together, and he comes to respect him as a man and genuinely values their alliance.

However, due to Singed being, well, Singed, for anything to actually "happen" would require the other party to initiate, and I don't think Silco is romantically interested in Singed; and even if he is, I imagine Singed is too important to "the cause" to risk a potential fallout over feelings. So that's why I think it's mainly unrequited and "skinny love," which I had to look up because I'm fucking old and that apparently refers to when two people like each other but are too shy to confess?

Also I want to emphasize that I don't even think "romance" or "love" are the right words to describe whatever is going on between these two, hence why I opted to describe it as a "deep fascination." Perhaps I would even go so far as to say a "tender curiosity." Singed only loves his daughter. But he definitely holds a fondness for Silco, who is simultaneously his test subject ( possession ) and benefactor ( ally ). Hence the toxicity.

FAMILIAL: I highlighted "other" because I think the "creator/creation" dynamic could fit under this umbrella. Singed reviving Silco after dying, either as a mer-shark or techmaturgical golem like Orianna, and helping him adjust to his new body and circumstances... don't ask him where Jinx is though, he doesn't know ( or care ).

ANTAGONISTIC: Okay so this relies heavily on the "Silco lives S2 AU" idea, because I don't think Singed would let Jinx killing Silco go; this is the second time she has proven herself to be dangerous and unpredictable in a way that directly hinders his progress towards saving his daughter, and he figures it's only a matter of when, not if, she does something that fucks everything up for a third time.

This has the potential to create some massive tension between Singed and Silco, because of course Silco has forgiven Jinx for killing him and still thinks she's perfect. Remember, when it comes down to it, Singed will choose Orianna over anyone else, and if he believes his daughter's future is being threatened... well...

[yuhyeol]

Be real: you ever judge Silco for the problems he comes to you with? Y/N? Be so for real rn, doc.

     The doctor exhales, the sound muffled by the bandages wrapped around his face. "Your question presumes his 'problems' are any more or less difficult to 'treat' than what would be asked of me from any other potential employer."

     His eyes narrow. "I can assure you, they're not."

     Admittedly, the doctor has occasionally pondered how much his initial treatment may have affected and possibly influenced Silco; Shimmer's development has come quite a long way from what it once was, after all...

[yuhyeol]

"Doctor," he says, looking over his pile of paperwork.

It's all idle and laziness today. There's no use pushing it.

Why bother? I have other things on my mind.

Silco is distracted, and looks to the other man with a half interest (trying to look so cool). Even if Singed is dedicated to keeping up his own work, he'll have to listen to Silco's latest lecture or words of wisdom, with or without his consent.

Yet, none of that today. Oddly quiet until now, Silco has a question. Best to ask a professional.

"Is there a way to make a man perform more ... optimally?"

     It's not often that he leaves the confines of his lab; Silco's authority and resources have eliminated the need for the doctor to go forth and scavenge as he had done so before their acquaintance, and this is easily the greatest boon the chem baron has provided him. He does, however, venture up from his cave into the other man's office from time to time in order to share his progress and help organize Silco's space.

     The doctor is attempting to sort a collection of maps — many of which have unfortunately been Jinxed! — when Silco suddenly addresses him. His head turns ever so slightly towards the other man to let him know he's listening as he continues this self-appointed Sisyphean task, but stops altogether once he hears the question.

     He considers asking Silco to clarify what he means, but decides it would only prolong the discussion unnecessarily. He knows what the question is referring to.

"Many cultures and societies have their own 'remedies' for such a... quandary," he begins, resuming his efforts. "In Ionia, for example, there is a root called 'ginseng' that is known for its revitalizing properties. Perhaps you should consider having them imported with your next shipment? I've heard it's good in tea."

     It's not certain when exactly, but as he was talking, the doctor abandoned the forsaken maps and is now half-crouched next to Silco. He's studying him the way he would an interesting specimen underneath his microscope down in the lab.

"When did you first begin experiencing complications with your performance?" he asks, his inflection no different than when he asks Silco average medical questions. "Do you believe it could be a side-effect of the Shimmer you've been dosing?"

@bluelotused has a question. Singed has a few of his own.

[omniterror]

⭐ see this is perfect :)

MULTIMUSE MEME: Send a " ⭐ " and I will list muses I would be interested in throwing at yours ( i'm also doing this for @prescottprivilege if that's okay! ).

jenny, vincent, and jessica for nathan, nina, and romeo absolutely. i'd add mary into the mix for sean just for her to make him mad or squirm. lmfao.

[omniterror]

"Mind if I cut in?" ( Josh to Jess! )

❝   oh,  josh-   ❞   glossy  lips  extend  gleefully  when  steel  blue  eyes  lock  onto  his.  her  heart  beats  quick  like  spindly  cracks  of  lightning  beneath  a  lilac,  v-neck  laced  dress,  and  for  a  moment  she's  speechless,  not  even  caring  how  disappointed  the  person  she  was  dancing  with  felt  before  he  shoots  @bluelotused  the  dirtiest  look  and  walking  away.

❝   duh!  like  you  have  to  even  ask.   ❞   dark  lashes  flutter  in  remission  to  ankle-strapped  heels  stepping  back   with  both  arms  clasping  around  his  nape,  blonde  coiffure  glowing  against  the  beads  of  sparkling  light  as  if  godly  somethings  it  should  bear.  ❝  was  kinda  surprised  you  showed  up,  actually.  .  or  at  least  came  all  the  way  out  to  the  dance  floor―   anyway. .  .  ❞   mouth  presses  into  a  lopsided  smirk.  .  .  ❝  thanks  for  coming  to  my  rescue.  that  guy  was  a  total  lame  snoozefest.   ❞   unlike  you.