I have a cold… so how would Louis take care of his s/o with a cold? (If you could do gender neutral that would be lovely 😊)
Format: Drabble
Pairing(s): Louis Amamiya
Warnings: none
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Louis x Sick! GN! Reader
Normally Revenants don't get sick. Usually their BOR parasite should keep their bodies at peak efficiency. However it seems even the BOR struggled to fight a common cold after a long trip to the Ridge of Frozen Souls. It sucked. After so many long years of never getting sick, you had become unaccustomed to illness. Your head pounded and your sinuses were sore. You had this chill down your spine that never seemed to dissipate no matter how many blankets you pile on.
"No more blankets, (Y/n)," Louis chided as he entered your room. In his hands he held a steaming mug and a book. "You may feel cold but you're running a fever."
You groaned as he placed his items on the desk and began folding the topmost blanket off your body. Gripping the next layer, you shot him a look, challenging him to a tug-of-war as he tried to cool you off. With a soft smile he yanked the cover out of your hands and threw the discarded blankets onto an unoccupied chair. Now under a single blanket, you curled up, attempting to warm your frozen bones.
"Here, this should help," Louis offered you the mug, holding it just out of your reach to tempt you out of hiding.
"Can't believe I got sick..," you grumbled, sitting up and wrapping your last blanket around your body. Gratefully accepting the drink, you took a deep whiff, the smell of warm tea flooding your aching body with a sense of tranquility.
"We're immortal, dear, not indestructible," Louis chuckled, gently sitting next to you with his book cluched in his arm. Stretching out and wrapping an arm around you, he opened to the first page.
"Is this a new one?" You asked, leaning into his slender frame and taking another sip of your warm beverage.
"Yes, I found it while out scavenging for supplies. It seemed interesting so I picked it up."
Skimming over the title you determined it was a romance novel. Something you never anticipated about Louis, and certainly didn't suspect, was that he was an absolute sucker for sweet and kissy books in-between his research. You didn't get into the habit of reading them too until you grew closer with the Amamiya. And soon it became a common ritual during times of peace or rest to sit together and read through these kinds of books.
As the night wore on, the pages flipped and your mug emptied, creating a soft and quiet atmosphere, easily distracting you from your cold as Louis' smooth voice read out the word on the page, never stopping even as your eyes drooped.
Really hope you enjoy this ! Sorry it's taken me so long ! 💕
"A blood code received from Louis. It holds his will, built up and hardened by overcoming countless hardships in the name of the salvation of revenants. This code is well-balanced for combat but is somewhat fragile. Its Gifts bolster dodging and parrying."
Introduction to Blood Codes and Louis
Blood Codes is a class system in Code Vein that defines the abilities of a Revenant based on their blood. Each Blood Code is unique to each Revenant that resides within the Gaol of the Mist. Once a Revenant has awakened from their slumber after the BOR parasite has been placed in them, the blood takes on a Code which I believe derives from the characteristics of that Revenant.
As a Third Generation Revenant, Louis was awakened with the Blood Code of Prometheus. After his revival, he was determined to make lives better for all Revenants.
Greek Mythology
Louis’ Blood Code is based on the Greek God Prometheus.
Prometheus is a Trickster Titan who is famously known for gifting humans the element of fire. Zeus was enraged at Prometheus’ trickery and punished him. He forced him to be chained to a rock at the Caucasus and had his liver devoured by a giant eagle. Alas, Prometheus is immortal, so the liver would regenerate every night and then the eagle would continuously rip it out every time.
The liver was thought to be the source of human emotions. I would expand more on this, but if you search this article on google: prometheus bound liver by aeschylus at litcharts. It does a pretty great job breaking down this tidbit of symbolism.
Similarities Between Louis and Prometheus
Prometheus stole fire to save humankind. Louis is researching Blood Beads to help all Revenants. This is the main core of both of their philosophies: They're philanthropic, greatly known for their intelligence and are willing to do anything to help out their species and/or others, even if it means sacrificing themselves.
Prometheus' brother is Atlas in Greek lore and Yakumo Shinonome holds the Blood Code of Atlas. The Great War Titanomachy separated them when Prometheus joined Zeus' side. Their relationship in-game is different from their lore counterparts. With the amount of time Louis and Yakumo have been together, they're best friends and brothers. Everyone in the crew at home is found family, so these two are meant to be the best bro's you'll meet.
Hephaestus is Rin Murasame's Blood code. The relationship in-game is different from the Greek Lore as well. Prometheus stole fire from Hephaestus' workshop on Mount Olympus. Rin does have her workshop at home base, but she and Louis cooperate.
"This code is well-balanced for combat but is somewhat fragile. Its Gifts bolster dodging and parrying." Dodging and Parrying are the main highlights of this Blood Code due to the Prometheus nature, Prometheus was agile and evasive when it came to his laying out his tricks and cleverly carrying out his missions of deception during and after the war. The fragility must be linked with the liver portion of the lore, when he's at his most vulnerable.
Both the liver and Louis can regenerate. Concerning the symbolism of the liver, he does repress himself emotionally but he is passionate about making the lives of Revenants better in exchange. Louis' personality is subdued and he doesn't evoke much emotion since he is completely focused on his mission. However, we do see moments when he gets agitated and frustrated, especially confronting Karen's current state. He has so much empathy for Revenants and he doesn't like to see them suffer, especially in his Vestige memories with Kevin. He was willing to help him and probably many other Revenants since he cares about their survival.
In Louis' eyes, he believes it's his fault for not killing Cruz and feels he has to bear the burden of that mistake. We could interpret the punishment as Louis taking away Cruz's flame (the option of killing her), (In Louis memories, everywhere was in flames after Cruz frenzied) and then helping to save the Successors and Revenants in turn. Of course, he still feels guilty about it all and it’s completely different from Prometheus stealing fire for humans. Louis didn't steal anything tangibly, and he was given a choice that he shouldn't have to make. He was always carrying a punishment throughout his backstory and story in-game.
After Prometheus was saved by Heracles, Zeus ordered him to wear a steel ring from the chains he was bounded to, as a reminder of his punishment. In the game, Louis wears his ring on a chain around his neck.
Prometheus Gifts
Flame Weapon- Temporarily adds fire damage to you and your partner's current weapons
Fire Storm- Shoots a series of flaming projectiles that stagger the enemy.
These two Gifts coincide with the story of Prometheus and stealing fire. With the Fire Storm gift, Louis can launch projectiles of flames towards the enemy. Prometheus sent fire to the humans from the workshop on Mount Olympus. With Flame Weapon, he grants you the ability to use flames on your weapon and Prometheus grants Humans flame so that they can use to see, create etc. Prometheus also taught humans how to use fire in metalwork, thus embedding fire on your weapon.
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Phantom Assault -Vanish like mist, then do a jump slash. An offensive skill performed with One-handed swords / Halberd / Bayonet
Deft Parry- Fully restores stamina when you parry an attack.
Hasten- Uses the power of ichor to temporarily boost reflexes, enhancing your dodges.
Savvy Evasion-Increases the amount of focus gained from dodging attacks.
Eternal Blade Dance-An enhanced version of Blade Dance. Increases attack power when you dodge enemy attacks.
These Gifts are all related to evasion. Just as Prometheus snuck the fire away from the workshop, each of these skills is related to his intelligence and his implementing his methods through trickery.
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Blade Dance-Temporarily increases attack power each time you damage an enemy with your weapon
One-Handed Sword Mastery-Increases attack power when equipped with a one-handed sword.
Prometheus is linked with science and culture. Enhancing proficiency, creating things relating to science, developing methods on making things better for humans is what these gifts are based on. Also, this goes along with his abilities demonstrated in the Great War when Prometheus allied with Zeus.
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Warding Mark-Temporarily applies the inhibit effect to your current weapon.
The inhibit status prevents the player from using Gifts that are linked with your Ichor. Prometheus brings gifts and resources to humans and prevents the Olympians from taking away resources from humans. This Gift is well placed in the lineup of Gifts for this Blood Code.
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Strength/Dexterity up- Increases strength and dexterity
Prometheus gave humans the strength to survive with fire and taught them to perform tasks with their hands like metalwork.
Concluding Thoughts
Louis is the first character that gives you his Blood Code directly. His Blood Code is his gift to you to use in your battles against the Lost. In turn, you use the Code and the Gifts to expand your horizons within the game. Just like how Prometheus granted humans fire and humans learn to use fire in multiple ways. Louis’ presence is vital for proceeding in the game in the beginning and I commend the devs on creating such a complex character with an amazing correlation to the Greek God Prometheus.
This is the first Blood Code/lore post I've done so please let me know if this is okay and it makes sense! I could’ve expanded more on a few parts but I’m just testing the waters for now.
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Hiya! Can I request code vein, Louie, cuz he's the best x reader who has a really short attention span? Like reader tries staying on task to save the world and all that, but why do that when you can collect old world materials? And oh look now I'm collecting old stuffed animals even though no one likes them, whichI'm totallynotmadatbtw. Oh yeah and reader is tall.
Format: Headcanons
Pairing(s): Louis
Warnings: None
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Louis x M! Short Attention! Reader
❇ Won't admit it but it stresses him out sometimes
❇ He's more than happy to take over the planning and thinking part of things as he works best with only his own brain
❇ But sometimes he needs you to pay attention
❇ We're trying to figure out a way across the destroyed bridge with the Lost crawling literally everywhere, please, don't disperse yet
❇ At times where it's more calm or at a mistle, he finds your attention span a bit amusing
❇ He could be checking his equipment, making sure he's ready, when suddenly you lean over him, pointing off to something you saw excitedly
❇ Your attitude surely is a pick-me-up in these dim times
❇ And the way you tower over him may or may not give him a sense of safety
❇ When you end up exchanging your old world materials for gifts, he definitely gets warm inside
❇ You got distracted thinking about gifts for everyone this whole time and here he was stressing out
❇ He's not gonna stop being stressed bc you're still in potentially dangerous areas while collecting stuff, but he'll keep his judgements to himself
❇ Perhaps even get distracted himself by looking for things to gift to you in return
❣ Louis from Code Vein please! (Perfectly fine if not)
Format: Headcanons
Pairing(s): Louis
Warnings: None
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Emoji Prompts: (Louis) ❣️
❣️ What makes them blush/gets their heart pounding?
Honestly probably you getting super interested and excited in what he's doing. If you're completely fascinated by his research, he can't help the crimson that spreads across his cheeks, the look on your face is absolutely adorable. If he makes a breakthrough in his research, the fact that you get more excited than him makes his dead heart thump.
Making sure he takes care of himself also makes him really soft. He sometimes get so immersed in reading or researching, he'll actually forget to take his share of blood, forget to sleep, and even forget to just generally take care of himself. If you were to bring him drinks, blood or tea it doesn't matter. If you softly bring him to his room for rest, he can never say no. Having someone so tenderly care for him makes his chest tight in a good way.
Hi!! I was wondering whether you've got any headcanons for how Io, Louis and Jack (code vein) would kiss and hug their respective s/o? P/s: Hope the day ahead of you treats ya well!! Stay safe 💕
Format: Headcanons
Pairing(s): Io, Louis, Jack
Warnings: None
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Hug & Kiss Headcanons
If she were to kiss, it'd actually be a little unsure and lost
She doesn't really even fully understand the concept of romantic relationships
To recieve one, she's rather unresponsive
Confused, wondering why you did that
After explaining to her in vivid detail to sate her curiosity, she would soon grow into putting more emotion in
Her hugs a very much the same way
But once she realizes how nice they feel, she'd hug a lot more
And the more she does them, the warmer they get
"Like this?"
"Is this alright?"
Yes
Yes Io youre doing great sweetie
You can tell exactly how he feels by the way he kisses
He's great at hiding his emotions, but he cannot help but let them show through his actions
If he's content, they're soft and delicate
If he's happy, they have a bit more pep to them
If he's sad, they're slow and deep
Of course though he'd get embarrassed if you kiss him in front of the others
His hugs a very soft
He loves to gently cradle your body close to his
When he has intrusive thoughts that get him down, he adores being held
To curl into his partner's chest and have them thread their fingers though his hair
Oh this man knows how to kiss
No way a man as pretty as this has had no action
Much like Louis, it's easier to tell how he's feeling by the way he kisses
But unlike Louis, they're a bit more rough
There's no hesitation in his actions
If he expects a kiss to happen, it will
But don't mistake him
He still gives soft kisses
His hugs are softer than his kisses suprisingly
He prefers to be a shield for his partner, protecting them from the darkness in the world
Totally doesn't stroke his ego when his partner snuggles into his chest
