How would the ROs react if MC fell asleep on their shoulder?
Kaz
With mild amusement and profound tenderness. You’d certainly wake up in a soft bed of silks. 100% stared at you as you slept and contemplated caressing your cheek but didn’t.
Fang
Fang wouldn’t let you hear the end of it. He’d tease you relentlessly, and bring it up whenever he can. What he won’t tell you though, is how giddy he felt knowing you trusted him enough to fall asleep on his shoulder, and how he barely moved, barely even breathed, for fear that he’d wake you.
Persa
When her initial surprise wears off, she’d find herself blushing and adjusting her posture to make you as comfortable as possible. She’d even hum a lullaby or two from her homeland. When you wake up she’d be all smiles, asking if you slept well.
Ignasia
Like with Kaz, you’d wake up in a soft bed. She’d lightly scold you about falling asleep on people and ask if you’ve been sleeping well? How come you’re so tired then? You better rest a bit more in her chambers of course.
What are the ROs reaction when they realise they're actually falling in love with Mc?
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Kaz
Denial, guilt at his “failure” to be impartial, then hopeful acceptance followed by fierce devotion.
Fang.
Horror mixed with guilt then followed by resigned acceptance, like “here goes another thing that he can’t have.”
Persa
Surprise mostly, as she has served in the palace for a while and has never harbored such feelings for anyone. Then it would be followed by sadness and deep yearning.
Ignasia
Her affection would be tainted by a level of anger. She has always prided herself on her restraint and composure, yet here she is being a lovesick fool. This would be followed by caution. She cannot let these new feelings render her vulnerable.
And yes 😭 thank you for all the lovely asks! It might take me a second to respond to all of them but know I appreciate + and I’m working on them!
This demo has lived rent free in my brain for the last 24 hours bestie !!! All the origins are so fun! I’m particularly drawn to the noble tho 👀And as for a basic question: can we please get some fun facts about the ROs ? TY <333
This comment made my day! I’m glad these characters aren’t tormenting only me now lol.
Fun facts under the cut!
Kaz
As a child he pretended to be afraid of the dark for years because his mother would comfort him with stories from her homeland. She still thinks he is and asks the servants to keep some candles burning at night, even though they annoy him. He considers this karma for the lies.
He has a massive sweet tooth. He might project the image of a stoic, serious emperor but that man loves sweets. He doesn’t indulge too often in public though. He’d rather sneak into the kitchens at night and once frightened a poor cook half to death when he stumbled upon his sovereign eating honey straight from a jar at like 2 am.
He’s a remarkable artist. He draws a lot. Really into architecture too.
He fidgets with his signet ring when he’s nervous. He does this unconsciously most of the time, and those who aren’t familiar with his mannerisms might assume he’s just deep in thought. But really his mind is spamming the panic button.
I’m not sure if this is a “fun” fact but he enjoys bloodsport. His father’s reign was criticized for this and his friendship with Fang has given him a different perspective on how slaves in the fighting pits are treated so he’s distanced himself from it. But it bothers him a bit, how much like his father he can be.
Fang
He has talent for juggling and often uses it to entertain children in the marketplace.
He’s quite the pirate fanboy. He wants to be a pirate so bad and dreams of owning a ship and just sailing around the world someday. Fang once won a drinking contest against a notorious pirate captain, earning him a place on the crew if he ever felt inclined. Fang thinks about that offer everyday.
He learned how to read and write from his master and has a hidden stash of romantic poetry that he's written over the years, inspired by his various crushes and lovers. He's never shared these poems with anyone, as he fears they might ruin his roguish reputation.
He doesn’t have a home. He has enough gold stockpiled from his fighting days to live comfortably and Khazunef has made it clear that he’s welcome at the palace but he prefers to just… wander around. He claims it’s because he likes not knowing where he’ll end up, and that every day is a new adventure. But really it’s because when he thinks of home he remembers a time long ago when he was a boy, before the raiders, before the slavery and before the fighting, when his mother would cradle him by a warm hearth and sing a lullaby. He can’t recreate that feeling. He’s terrified even trying to.
Persa
She loves to play pranks. Her favorite involves sneaking into rooms while their occupants are away and rearranging their furniture just slightly, enough to make them question their own sanity when they return.
She has a photographic memory, which comes in handy for her favorite pastime: gambling. Do not under any circumstances challenge her to any games of chance, as she can easily remember cards played or patterns in a game. Several guards have lost months wages in this manner.
Shes the definition of having a green thumb. She has a fondness for winter roses, a flower that grows in the snowy peaks of her native land. She managed to cultivate them in the desert. Persa tends a small garden of these roses in the palace as a reminder of home. She’s skilled herbalist and often disappears into the palace gardens for hours at a time, gathering plants and herbs for her potions and remedies.
Persa is a gifted singer, but she only sings when she thinks no one is listening. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful, and it's said that even the birds fall silent to listen it. Something she finds herself humming tunes of the songs from her home, but she can never quite remember the words.
Ignasia
She absolutely detests spicy foods. Yes she knows, it’s ironic that a fire priestess can’t stand the heat. You can only make that joke once. Do it again and she might curse you.
Despite her serious demeanor, Ignasia has a wicked sense of humor. She loves to tell jokes with a straight face, leaving others unsure whether to laugh or not.
She has a talent for mimicry and can do impressions of almost anyone including fellow priestess, imperial courtiers and advisors. She won’t confirm or deny if she’s used this skill for dubious purposes.
She pretends leaving her noble family behind to become a priestess was a great sacrifice. In truth it was her greatest pleasure.
Sometimes, she tells people that she sees things in the flames that aren’t there. She tells herself it’s for the greater good. To give hope to the man who asked if his daughter’s sickness was fatal, to prevent a young lad who asked if the gods will protect him if he sought out his sister’s murderer from getting killed or simply because the truth was too heavy. She tells herself it’s for the best, and the flames wouldn’t mind. Right?
What kind of relationship would the kids develop with people who aren't their parents? Fang, Persa, Ignasia, Valide, Yaris, the other consorts etc. Who's gonna love or hate them 👀
Fang is definitely the cool fun uncle that teaches them how to swear and has the best stories.
Persa is a sweet almost surrogate motherly figure. If they can’t get to you they’ll go to her.
Ignasia is the scary eldritch witch lady lol. Kids are not really her jam and their relationship is unlike to go past royal heirs and priestess.
The Valide will absolutely spoil them. Saying she dotes on her grandkids is an understatement, she brazenly indulges them, perhaps to the point of bringing out their worst impulses. Oldest son is obviously her favorite, as he reminds her of Kaz when he was a kid. She treats younger son like an egg, much to his displeasure. She is very fond of her charming granddaughter as they’re both alike but she feels like your daughter is too reckless sometimes. She blames you for this if your relationship is bad. If you name your eldest son after Kaz there’s a bunch of extra dialogue with her.
Yaris is mostly ambivalent towards the kids themselves. She’ll despise them of course, but like duh Kaz was eventually going to have heirs someday, so their existence isn’t a surprise but it certainly presents a problem for her ambitions. She’s not against using them as her pawns. In Chinese harems, imperial children could be assigned to different consorts if their birth mothers passed or fell from grace. Considering Yaris is unlikely to have children of her own… I’m not saying she’ll try to get rid of you to take charge of your kids and use them to solidify her political power but watch out near windows.
As for the other consorts, feelings will range from sadness, to jealousy, anger, fear and malice. I can’t say who exactly feels what for spoilers and also it most often depends on your choices and your relationships.
What are the ROs love language? Both in receiving and giving.
Kaz
Receiving: Acts of service. He’s constantly under some form of stress and is prone to headaches because of it. As soon as he puts down one rebellion there’s like six more brewing. He would appreciate someone who takes the time to make his life easier, even in small ways.
Giving: Quality time. He just likes spending time with people that he likes.
Fang
Physical touch for Fang. He likes to get handsy. He deeply craves genuine intimacy and being in a loving embrace makes him feel desired, like he’s human, not a just a fighting machine or slave.
Giving: Physical touch lol.
Persa
For Persa its words of affirmation. She’s constantly getting overlooked or ignored and sometimes it seems like the only person who cares about her is… nobody. She was taken from her home and forced to become a servant in a foreign land, and the fond memories of her childhood are becoming more distant by the day. There are times where she can’t remember who she was. A person who takes the time to remind her, and see her as a person with a complex past would win her affection.
Giving: Quality time, an afternoon in her garden with her her favorite person sounds like heaven.
Ignasia
Ignasia loves gifts. Give her something shiny and you’ll have her heart. Priestess are supposed to practice austerity and humility but Ignasia used to be a noble! She used to eat off golden plates and have servants attend to her every need. She misses her silly trinkets more than she would like to admit, and like the goddess she serves, an offering would earn her favor.
Giving: gift giving. She has an eye for pretty things and pretty things remind her of you.
Of course im taking the captive route and being just pissed at how everyone treats me like livestock. The spitting at the disgusting sellers face at the marketplace scene was funny.
Here's me hoping im gonna get a knife somewhere to defend myself at some point.
How would the ros react if I suddenly cut my hair really short after having it first be to my mid back just to spite everyone.
I wish I could say the challenges for captive Mc end there but alas, they’re only just beginning. A knife will be needed.
As for the reactions I guess it depends on your relationship with them? For this instance I’ll pretend you’re on good terms.
Kaz would call it childish but his lips would twitch in amusement. He’d ask that you bring up your frustrations before taking drastic measures in the future.
Fang admires your boldness and wonders how the harem mistresses reacted? He laughs when you tell him they were aghast and says he would do anything to see the looks on their faces. He tells you if you’re willing to dress up as a boy there’s a tavern he could take you to…
Persa would try to be supportive but she wonders if this is the best way to regulate your emotions. You should try meditating with her. Perhaps you’d like to talk about it? Maybe over a cup of tea?
Cutting one’s hair is seen as a symbol of renewal/religious purity so Ignasia would find it ironic you’ve done it to be spiteful. She thinks you look good with short hair.
Love this concept so much and I'm so happy/grateful you included Persa and Ignasia^^ The girls deserve some love too, so I was wondering what is their favorite activity to do with mc?
Persa definitely loves gardening with you! Spending the day lazing around amongst fresh blooms with her favorite person sounds like heaven. She’ll braid flowers into your hair if you let her and teach you how to make a crown of roses.
Ignasia would like to go shopping. Her love of arguing plus her love of pretty things equals a fun time. She’ll also use this as an opportunity to gage what you like. And of course it’s the perfect excuse to hold your hand, you might get separated in the bazar otherwise.
Krakowianka karmi dziecko piersią wśród trocin. To protest przeciwko wycince drzew
Krakowianka karmi dziecko piersią wśród trocin. To protest przeciwko wycince drzew
Cecylia Malik – krakowska artystka i matka pięciomiesięcznego Ignasia postanowiła w zaskakujący sposób pokazać, że nowe przepisy dotyczące wycinki drzew mogą wyrządzić krzywdę także przedstawicielom przyszłych pokoleń. Krakowianka zabrała syna na karmienie piersią wśród ściętych pni i gałęzi. “Ignaś rozpoczyna życie w Polsce w trocinach. Powstrzymajmy to!” – apeluje Cecylia Malik. źródło…
