Sorry for terrorizing you with questions 🥹 I fear I can't like anything normally. And I promise, this is the last one for the day:
how would ROs if MC sudennly distanced themselves, borderline ignoring ROs for days, only for MC to break down crying, telling ROs that they cannot imagine living without them and they love them so much it scares them to death (basically emotionally constipated MC that needs a hot second to digest and understand her emotional state)
lmaooo its okay! I enjoy asks! It kind of makes me feel good knowing that people care about my little world.
Nyneve
Both Nyneve and the MC being emotionall constipated is an extremely funny trope to play around with. The thing is though Nyneve is emotionall constipated on the outside but on the inside he's a pile of worshipping goop that wants to follow the MC around like a bad smell. So He's internally distraught because the MC is in his prespective effectively ignoring him until... he's emotionally distraught because the MC loves them so much it scares them to death.
Nami
Nami effectively throws herself into work as usual. She's not good at affection but she's even worse with being ignored. She's angry (understandable) but she also feels like a light breeze will make her cry. She spends less time with the neighbourhood kiddos because all of the mushy feelings she gets from hanging with kids kind of just makes her sad. that is, until MC confesses and everything is okay again, a full 180. She's elated, mildly annoyed and then her and the MC sit and eat together.
Crew
Crew does not like being ignored. It makes him extremely anxious and it makes him practically attach himself to MC for reasons I can't really explain. You can't get literally anything done. Eventually when you confess he starts ugly crying. He doesn't go into why, but you can tell he's relieved.
Ahri
Whatever game you're play she plays harder, and colder. They effectively push you out - but you can tell she's internally freaking out. Her mask rarely slips, but when it does it's etched with worry and regret. When you confess, she makes a dramatic show about it - there's some light teasing too, attempting to mask genuine affection.
Cazine
There's a word for this, karma. They suppose this is what they get for doing the same to you, except usually by now, they crack - you haven't. They are more worried than they've been for about 5 years and their stomach is in knots. The aunties have started commenting about how green they are - "sick from worry love"the old hens say. Cazine denies it thoroughly, they are not sick, or worried.
You finally talk to them when they're out in the forest, surrounded by bioluminescent moss and flowers. Cazine looks torn between ripping your head off and jumping inside your ribs. You confess, you can't live without them. After a few beats of silence they finally reply.
How would the cast react if MC told them they love them while drunk ( either just I love you or like this whole thing, where they list every little thing about RO that made MC fall for them) and then forgot about it in the morning?
i love this ask.
Nyneve
During the confession he would be blank faced unable to react. he would be able to hear his heart beating in his ears. he reciprocates your feelings and immediately tell you so.
Once you wake up and don't remember anything he is mildly crushed, however he doesn't say or do anything except glare at you (with a small pout in his lips) for the rest of the day.
Nami
She immediately flushes red during your confession and doesn't believe you. so naturally, you list off every reason why you like her until she does, and she has to reciprocate after something as beautiful as that.
When you wake up and don't remember anything she can't help but immediately burst into tears and tell you what you did. She hopes you still feel the same as you did last night (you do).
Crew
You don't even get to finish the confession before you're being hugged (if you're not touch-averse). He says he feels the same way, but his throat is caught just a little. Who knew such a large man could be this emotional.
When you wake up and don't remember anything he laughs and tells you what happened, enjoying the way you squirm in embarrassment.
Ahri
She watches your stumble over your words, amused as usual, before a rare, genuine smile falls on her face. They feel the same way.
After a night of cuddling (Ahri is not much of a cuddler.) you ask her what happened last night, and she is not amused that you don't remember. She tells you what happens but sort of shuts you out for the rest of the day.
Hopefully at night you'll visit with some really good wine as an apology.
Cazine
Their jaw is open, and their sweet treat falls back on the plate as you immediately, unprompted give them every reason why you adore them. They swoon, a little. They don't really know if they can respond without their voice cracking, so they break off half of their favourite cake handing you the larger portion.
A silent reciprocal gesture of adoration and love.
In the morning you're wrapped closer to them than ever before, and as you begin to ask them what happened they look over at you, smiling.
You may not remember, but you're not even sure you have to ask.
Hi! If the ROs had to name one thing they liked about their looks and another thing they liked about themselves as a person/in general, what would they pick?
Conversely, what's one thing about themselves that they're the most insecure about? (this one isn't asked from their pov, bc I don't trust the ROs to be honest here lmao)
Nyneve
one thing they like about their looks: his hair, he has been growing it out for fun.
one thing they like about themselves as a person: he thinks he's really smart and I don't want to take that away from him- he is smart but that's definetly his favourite thing about himself as a person.
Insecurity: if we are talking about his looks?... maybe his smile. But if we are talking about himself as a person? his anger issues. (i get it nyneve 😔)
Nami
one thing they like about their looks: her skin colour, as a kid she would watch the way certain lighting would bounce off it as a game! other than her skin though she likes her fashion sense.
one thing they like about themselves as a person: She think she's good with kids (she's correct).
Insecurity: she constantly thinks she's doing too much (ie being too loud, being too attention seeking etc)
Crew
one thing they like about their looks: He likes his body shape, hes pretty confident about that.
one thing they like about themselves as a person: He thinks hes a good dad to Laverne. He tries to learn from past mistakes.
Insecurity: [Redacted]
Ahri
one thing they like about their looks: Everything - she think's shes the best looking person ever.
one thing they like about themselves as a person: Their preception skills are off the charts.
Insecurity: that one day their inability to be vulnerable will cause them to lose something they don't want to live without.
Cazine
one thing they like about their looks: Generally their hands and their face. Their face isnt overly feminine or masculine so they enjoy it.
one thing they like about themselves as a person: They like that they are independent.
Insecurity: They fear they will never be more than what their family has 'doomed' them to be.
What would the ro's reaction be to the 'there was only one bed' trope? 👀
hehe (..◜ᴗ◝..)
Nyneve
He will likely try to convince you to take the bed, he will act grumpy about it. If you somehow convince him to share the bed with you he'll curl up into a ball trying to take up as little room as possible and just stare at the wall all night. he's simulationously about to vibrate out of excitedment and about to die from humiliation.
Nami
As soon as she sees one bed she's on her knees praying for an angel to put her out of her misery. If she doesn't like you then she's taking the bed, but she feels really guilty about it. If she does she proposes that no one gets the bed for fairness. The idea of sharing the bed doesn't cross her mind and if it's brought up she will make every excuse possible to get you both to sleep on the floor.
Crew
immediately jumping on the bed and laying down and is confused as to why this is an issue, he is fully ready to cuddle. If MC is uncomfortable he will take the floor but will sulk about it.
Ahri
The bed is hers, it's a fact. You can sleep on the floor, unless you're in a relationship with her, or like - a literal ray of sunshine. If thats the case you can share the bed but she will take the blankets or they will just be very inconvenient and put their cold feet on you like a freak.
Cazine
Stands at the doorframe completely still. they look like they're about to back their head into a wall but they immediately turn around and walk to the innkeeper (assuming this is at an inn). If the bed can't be changed they will begrudingly get in the bed with you, blushing - very hard but straight faced.
If you ever bring this up, you're getting a sandal to the face, or at least the threat of one.
Alright, the natural follow up to the hickey question - what is their reaction when they realize the hickey isn't a hickey? (Just a bug bite, odd rash, bruise from trying to open something, grip slips and they accidentally hit themselves, whatever the explanation is, etc), probably crushing/relationship stages, if you wish to, of course.
Very excited about this work.
I was waiting with bated breath for this.
Mild NSFW under the cut.
Warning (this post is like 2.5K words long)
For the fun of this scenario I'm going to make the characters confront/ask Mc about the bug bite in crushing stages and relationship stages because that's fun.
Nyneve
Crushing stage:
Nyneve had been watching you for quite a while now, as you both sat by the lake. His eyes pinned to you like he was watching prey. Lips pressed into a fine line mimicking something close to anger. Confusion, frustation - maybe? Finally, as your eyes meet, he snaps like a twig under a fawn's hoof.
"Your neck." He almost touches you, the warm bubbling in your tummy, frustration begging to overflow. "Who gave that to you?"
You looked at him and then peered into the lake brows furrowed.
"Oh!" You smiled, "I accidentally hit myself trying to open one of those glass containers." Pointing towards the small blue bottle. "The uhm, Moonshade wine."
You watched Nyneve's cheeks go from pale to beet red, head retreating into his hands.
"Of fucking course, you did."
Relationship stage:
Nynn had been clinging you for quite a while now, constantly in your space. Now was no different - practically working his way into your skin.
"Starlight," you hummed as he nestled into the crook of your neck. "I'm not going anywh-" A bite to your neck halted your thoughts.
Ouch - that hurt.
"So, who's the idiot who tried to mark you?" Mark you? Your hand touched your neck, remembering the bug that tried to steal your blood last night.
"You mean, the mosquito bite?"
Quickly, Nyneve ducked into your neck again, something between a groan and an embarrassed whimper making is way up his throat. His jealousy caught, red handed.
"Shut up."
Nami
Crushing stage:
You and Nami sat by the river not too far apart but not too close either. She liked it that way and you obliged. You didn't mind. Especially when she's as skittish as a Wispsoul rabbit. And well, honestly, she'd been much more skittish than a Wispsoul rabbit today, hot and cold. Simultaneously ready to run away and wanting to hold onto your very soul.
"Angel..." She spoke softly, almost meekly. Eyes pinned to the grassy moss, hands digging it apart like she'd find something to distract herself from the tension. "Your neck."
Your hand brushed the bruise on your neck, you already knew it was there. You shouldn't have tried to climb that tree.
"Ah, the bruise, I accidentally fell yesterday." The see her expression change from pensive, to confused, to something like embarrassment and relief.
"Oh."
A small shy smile appears on her lips.
Relationship stage:
You and Nami sat by the lake, the sun setting. Apart from her pleading stares and mild clinginess, today has been calm.
"Angel, why do you have that - what is it." She points to her own neck in to show you where she's talking about. And you remember the battle you had with the rock - you threw it, and it bounced... Right at your neck!
"I-" you decide against telling her about your failed rock battle, "I fell and hit my neck a little."
"Oh, are you okay - would you like me to make you some food? Or give you some water?" She's by your side almost instantly, checking you for more pain.
"It's okay my heart, I'm fine - I'm great."
Crew
Crushing stage:
Crew was always affectionate and that hadn't changed today. You sat at his Tavern & inn - Harmon's Rest. The bustling of music accompanied you as you drank a sweet drink. Crew was working, but soon you'd be able to spend time together. His cheeks were red as you made eye contact. His tongue darting out of his mouth to wet his lips. Quickly he turned, hanging a cloth and walking over to you.
"Your neck, who's the lucky person?" He said smirk widening on his face. Eyes just a little darker than usual.
"My neck? Oh, yeah a grove spider bit me." You scratch the bite, "It's still a little itchy."
Crew's face drops for a moment before his smile returns a little queasy now though.
"I hate those blasted things."
Relationship stage:
It's morning as you arrive at the Inn, a bundle of gifts for a very special girl lay delicately in your arms. Slowly you walk up the wooden stairs and they creak under your weight.
"Hello my heart." Crew says as you meet his gaze. It seems Laverne isn't awake yet. You walk over to a table, slightly messy - well used, and you place the gifts on the table.
"For firebug, I assume?" He says touching your neck going to give it a kiss but stopping. "Oh? Did someone have fun without me?"
You blush, just about every shade of red climbing up your cheeks. Crew gives a hearty laugh and squeezes you a little. You take a deep breath in almost wishing you did have some fun last night, at least then you wouldn't have to admit to this.
"No... I feel getting out of the lake last night."
You see his face tighten, like he's trying to hold in a laugh. He's not succeeding very well.
"See! This is why I tell you not to go in the lake at night."
Ahri
Crushing stage:
They've been quieter than usual, almost mellow. And you'd be able to deal with that if it wasn't for the fact that it's Ahri. She won't talk, at least not like she usually does and the wine isn't helping.
"Why are you acting," you move your hands dramatically, "like this."
She cocks her eyebrow, unimpressed.
"Your neck, since when did you get in the habit of parading your lovers around?" Her nose crinkles up. "Quite dramatic, don't you think?" She rolls her eyes, false bravado spewing out. "I mean - at least leave some mystic for the imagination."
Your head feels like it's going to explode, you can't tell if she's being sarcastic or agressive- is this some mash of the two? But even worse than that, you don't have a lover, and why would she care if you do?
"I don't- my neck has a rash Ahri, I accidentally walked into some ivy, and it made me itchy."
You see their nose scrunch again, "Well why didn't you just say that dove? You had me guessing for no reason."
Relationship stage:
Ahri has been all over you since the moment you got in the door - the wine has been absolutely abandoned and your usual routine absolutely dismantled.
Their lips drag over your neck, "such a pretty hickey, where did it come from?" She covers it with her own, littered in bites. You pull away slightly.
"Sorry Ahri, wait." She stops completely, a worried expression on her face.
"Yes dove, are you okay?"
You wave off her concern with your hand.
"Thats just a mosquito bite."
"How rude, those insatiable creatures," She grins, giving you a kiss on the neck. This time it's much more delicate.
Cazine
Crushing stage:
You aren't sure how you found this place. It took a lot of work to be able to follow Cazine when they run off. Moss sprawled across thick, overgrown trees, with birds that whisper sweetly.
You hear a quiet sigh, and you can feel the frustration bubbling in their stomach. Cazine sitting with legs crossed on the grass, their back towards you.
"You followed me." They turn to face you.
"Yes, you said good morning to me and then practically flew into the forest." You say tone exacerbated; you sit next to them.
It's afternoon now and their hair is past their chin, not quite at their shoulders. They touch it with calloused hands.
"You have - your neck. You should cover it."
Your hand slaps your neck, and you wince. Their eyebrows furrow, slightly annoyed at the loud sound.
"It's powder - rogue I let Laverne play with it. She decided to put it on my neck. I just didn't have the time to wash it off."
They pinch their nose. "You're a pushover when it comes to her."
"I know."
Relationship stage:
You're not sure how long youve been standing in the doorway to Cazine's Art room. Mesmerized by their portraits - many of which are of you.
You can't help but smile, your ego inflating a little. This is how they view you.
But today they arent painting a person or an angel. Today it's the forest.
"Your neck has a bruise on it. Why?" They say, mouth downturned slightly.
You walk over to them smiling softly.
"When sparring with Crew, I think I pulled a muscle." You rub your neck slightly, the strain of it still against your hand. Standing for a while probably didnt help either.
They rub your neck softly, dried paint on their fingers. "You need to be more careful love." You lean into them. Humming in agreement.
Will we be able to tell ROs what they a)what they want to hear, b) what they need to hear and c)what they fear to hear?
I think in a round-about way... yes (i think) but not in the exact wording provided! though... im not sure how comfortable I am letting people be transphobic to caz i think that will be the one exception!
I can't imagine being transphobic to caz will go well I feel like the whole crew would be icked out.
I also think the fact that MC is literally created by a being that is every gender possible makes gender as a concept automatically deconstructed for MC.
Nyneve is torn between locking themselves in his room and escaping through books and running around until they can't think. He becomes an innsufferable asshole to be around and is short with everyone.
Nami
She gets even more unhealthy about volunteering and while still nice becomes somber. Even when she sounds happy her eyes are still filled with glassy tears.
Crew
He has a few unhealthy habits he falls into - so to not succumb to that he spends almost every waking moment with Laverne.
Ahri
She works, and flirts superficially to get over it. Until (after a long time of faking it) they realise they arent actually healing, and then they cry into their pillow.
Cazine
The last major relationship breakup they had was extremely traumatic, so they have no idea how to cope with this without... packing up and moving away for good. But they have built a life worth living here so they lock themselves away to mend their heart.
