#jaalryder

[heartbreakincident]

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i dont have an excuse for this. have jaal/m!ryder porn. it's cute.

my ryder is trans fyi.

[gayandromeda]

Stay strong, darling one.

[paragonraptors]

enough with the dying, ryder

[devoraakss]

Hey! I have a Rydaal prompt. I found it super weird in the game how when Ryder almost dies when the Archon disconnects them from SAM on Meridian their LI doesn't have any unique lines to worry about them like in the Leviathan DLC. Could you give us Jaal hopelessly panicked about Ryder, carrying them back to the ship, and relieved/smothering them with kisses and affection when they are revived? Also I'd like it if it was M!Ryder, but it's your call!

(◕‿◕✿)  I live for this kinda stuff. I hope it’s okay!

Jaal had a bad feeling. The remnant city, Khi Tasira, was too quiet. Even with all the kett gone there should have been remnant bots flying around or… something. He stuck close to Scott, rifle at the ready as Suvi relayed the readings from the tempest to him.  "With the kett gone, security systems have been reset, Ryder.“   Scott scowled, brows furrowing as he did. "That means the remnant here won’t be on our side. Eyes open everyone. Let’s find meridian.”  As they continued on towards the heart of the city, the feeling twisting in Jaal’s gut became worse. His skin was crawling with dread but he just couldn’t understand why.  As soon as Scott interfaced with the console, he understood.  His breath stops when Scott stumbled to the door, the archon’s voice echoing in the chamber.  “We have to get out! The Archon he’s–”  His heart stops when Scott doesn’t speak anymore, instead he crumbles to the ground motionless.  Jaal is moving before he realizes it, brain kicked into hyperdrive as he crouches beside his body, desperately searching for any signs of life and relaying the situation to the Tempest. His voice is emotional and strained, fear runs through his veins like ice when he realizes that Scott is not breathing.  Peebee is ramming her shoulder into the door, screaming curses at the archon that she knows he can’t hear.  Jaal feels the same fear he felt when Scott collapsed on the Archons flagship. SAM isn’t here to save him this time and that terrifies him. He doesn’t realize he’s crying until he sees the small drips fall onto the cold metal floor.And then Scott gasps, a breath of ragged air leaving his lungs as he jerks alive, scrambling wildly as he tries to breathe again. His hands grip the fabric of his rofjiin, green eyes wide and filled with panicked tears. Jaal’s arms surround him as he hugs him tightly, and Scott returns the affection.  “We have to get out… The Archon’s captured the Hyperion,” Scott’s voice breaks, and so does Jaals heart as he hears the emotion in his darling one’s voice. “He has Sara.”  “SAM is offline, and these doors are remnant Ryder.” Peebee says, her worried eyes glancing around the room. She would never say directly, but she was just as scared as Jaal had been.  Scott breaks from Jaal’s hold, and the angara is reluctant to let his love go, keeping a gentle hold on his arm as he helps him stand. Scott moves towards the console by the door, a frightening sort of determination on his features. “We. Have. To get. Out.”  Jaal can’t do anything but watch as Scott struggles to interface with the console, the keys barely flickering as his hand hovers over them. His knee’s buckle, but Jaal catches him.  “Darling one, please… you cannot..” Scott shakes his head, furious tears burning down his cheeks, white hair disheveled. “No… no, I won’t let… she’s all the family I have left I won’t…” He lifts his hand to the console again, blue flickering beneath the keys as they quiver, the doors ahead of them shuffling, but not opening.  Scott lets out an anguished cry, slamming his hand against the console and the doors open with a groan. The human slumps against him and Jaal let’s his arm wrap around Scott’s waist to support him as they walk out to the city. The Tempest had landed and the crew rushed towards them. Scott stood on his own weight, but Jaal never left his side.  Lexi determined he was fine, minor trauma from the violent disconnect from SAM. Then just like that the crew is arguing, and Scott is too spent to mediate.  “What are we going to do?”  “the Archon has the Hyperion and what do we have?”   Jaal watches Scott’s face, following his gaze to the console on the very edge of the platform. “We have this.” Scott says, pulling himself from Jaal’s grip and walking to the console. Interfacing without SAM comes easier this time, and the entire city groans and quakes as thousands of remnant ships rise from the city below.  Jaal is at his side, worry flooding him once more as he wipes the blood from his nose. That seems to be all the incentive the crew needs, as they are back on the tempest within the hour, rallying the galaxy against the kett…  Scott stumbles to his room after hours of vidcom conferences with the nexus, Jaal having never left his side.  “You worried me.” The words leave his mouth before he catches himself, and Jaal watches the emotions play across Scott’s face. Anger and pain covered by his usual humor.  “What can I say… I’ve got a habit of cheating death.”  Jaal looks at him unconvinced, sweeping scott off his feet and pressing a kiss to his forehead. Scott maes a startled sound, his arms wrapping around Jaal’s neck, giving him a disgruntled look. “No more dying.” Jaal murmurs, setting them both down on the bed, holding his lover close. They had a few hours of rest before they would reach the rally point and Jaal intended to stay beside Scott until then. Scott laughed softly, pressing a kiss to his lips. “Alright, alright. I promise.”  Jaal smiled and kissed him again, murmuring against his lips. “I’ll hold you to that.”  

Send me a writing prompt!

[lafaiette]

Please write fanfic about mails Jaal would've send to his mother, not only tumblr tags <3

HERE COMES MY FIRST ME:A FIC

She said yes

Jaal’s messages to his mother throughout his relationship with Ryder

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

there is no need to worry about my wellbeing. If what these aliens say is true, then they come in peace and they only wish to fight the kett alongside us.

Should they be lying, I am more than able of defending myself. Did you forget all those times I made it out alive from kett bases and camps?

The one leading these curious people, Pathfinder Ryder, claims she can interface with Remnant technology. I admit this… intrigued me greatly. Hopefully this journey will show me whether she was lying about that too or being honest.

I will be honest, mother: something deep in my heart tells me these strangers are telling the truth. I feel Ryder will help us save the Moshae and understand the vaults the Remnants left on our worlds.

Still, I will be sleeping with my rifle under my bed like I promised you.

Stars guide you,

Jaal

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

Jaal,

so is it true? The Pathfinder really saved the Moshae? Word is spreading around here on Havarl too and hope and relief are stronger than ever. I haven’t seen your other mothers smile so much since a long time.

There are also worrying rumors about this “exaltation”, but they aren’t clear and I don’t wish to think about it too much until we know more; obsessing over something we still don’t know much about can only lead to paranoia.

For now, I’m happy to hear that this Ryder was really who she claimed to be: a friend to the angara, a kind soul the stars sent to help us. I hope she is a friend to you too and that you can now rest more easily, although I’ve got the impression that this is indeed the case. In your messages, you always mention her and this Liam with great enthusiasm. I’d like to meet them and the others someday.

Stay strong and clear,

your mother Sahuna

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

these aliens are kind and their hearts are strong. I can’t always understand them and their customs, but they help me whenever I am confused by their manners and words.

I’m learning much and I admit I am also having fun. There is a certain easiness here on this ship, a lightness of the spirit, that cannot be felt in the Resistance barracks. Perhaps it is because these aliens never suffered under the kett invasion like we did, perhaps it is simply who they are.

I’m not saying they aren’t professional and talented, though. They are invested in our cause - the kett are a danger to us all and they managed to hurt the Initiative too - and they never stop fighting, they never give up, no matter what our enemies throw at us. Even the Roekkar do not scare them - on the contrary, they are ready to negotiate with them, even if I warned Ryder it will be in vain.

Ryder is a brilliant leader. She doesn’t only lead, she also asks and explores, she learns and teaches in return, because that’s what her role actually is about. She is so curious about our people and even though she must think about her own, ours is also in her thoughts and, I dare say, in her heart too. I deeply respect her and trust her.

I no longer sleep with my rifle under the bed.

Rest easy as well, mother!

Jaal

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

I’m fine! Akksul only left a minor wound on my face that will heal soon!

I knew the news would have reached you immediately and I’m sorry for not sending you a message sooner, but many things have happened in the meantime and I couldn’t find the time. I apologize.

Yes, Ryder helped me deal with Akksul and save my brothers and sister. I couldn’t have done this without her. She trusted me the whole time: even when I was in danger, she remembered her promise to me and never doubted me. I am lucky to have her.

As a friend. To have her as a friend. That is what I meant.

I wish you could see her in battle, mother! The way she jumps and attacks from middair, her speed and nimbleness, her ability with tech, her great tactical mind… she dominates the battlefield, even though she often feels crushed by all her responsibilities. I know this because we talk a lot, every day, and she confided this to me.

I also learned that her father and mother are dead and her only sibling, Scott, is in a medical induced coma. I saw the loneliness and fear in her eyes as she told me this, but also resignation mixed to hope. Such a heartwrenching mix. It hurt my heart and I do not wish her to be in such a terrible pain. Please, can we do something about this?

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Humans are not always as open and emotional as angara, but she is. She doesn’t often hide her feelings and emotions. When she does, it’s out of what Liam described as “stubborn, stupid human ‘politeness’.”I do not know why they do that, but I am happy she feels relaxed enough around me to let herself go.

A great affection for her has bloomed in my heart. I didn’t think this possible when we first tried to shake hands - that’s apparently something humans do when introducing themselves to each other -, but I have now realized that this galaxy - this cluster of stars - looks brighter with her in it. Her arrival here was, like you said, a gift from the stars.

Hopefully I’ll be able to introduce her to you soon like you asked. I must go now - I promised her I would teach her some modding tricks. She also wants me to try hot choklate, which Vetra somehow acquired thanks to her contacts.

(Human food can be a bit bland, but Ryder promised she would find something tasty for me and I cannot say no when she is so enthusiastic and her smile so wide. I’ll let you know what and how it is - maybe we can find something similar on Havarl for her? I’m sure she would like to always have a small supply of it in the pantry, instead of waiting months for Vetra to find it at insane prices on the black market.)

Jaal

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Did you know humans can have little marks on their skin they call “freckles”? Ryder has some on her face! They look like dotted stars.

She also has some tiny, darker spots humans call “moles” or “beauty marks”.

The latter is exact. I think they are beautiful.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

here is a pic of Ryder, me, and Drack. Do you see those little clefts on her cheeks? Humans call them dimples! Ryder always has them when she smiles.

[A picture has been attached: it shows Jaal, Ryder, and Drack (in this order) smiling at the camera, resting their arms on each other’s shoulders in an affectionate way. Behind them, the harsh, white, and beautiful landscape of Voeld.]

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

I saw her die today and I died with her. She came back to life and I was reborn too, but a part of me kept trembling and crying. I tried to imagine the Tempest devoid of her presence and laughter and smile, my life devoid of her, and an immeasurable fear took hold of me and refused to let me go.

Only when she found me later in the tech lab of the ship and talked to me as nothing had happened, brilliant and kind as always, my mind and soul were put at ease. She was there, alive, and I could live again too.

I want to hug and kiss and worship her. I believe she is interested in me just like I am interested in her, but what if I am mistaken? What if I misunderstood something? I call her ‘dearest’ and I believe we flirt with each other, but perhaps she doesn’t wish to proceed further. Perhaps she doesn’t wish to proceed, to stay with me, at all.

I would understand that.

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

Jaal,

remember what I told you months ago? Obsessing over something we still don’t know much about can only lead to paranoia. I can feel you are deeply upset, even haunted, by this situation.

Hesitation won’t bring you anything good: tell her how you feel and you will learn if she returns your love. Only then, regardless of her answer, you will be able to keep moving forward, either with a broken heart or her own accompanying you.

This is the right time to finally introduce her to me, don’t you think?

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

You are right. I shall ask her to come with me to our house soon.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

SHE SAID YES!

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

Now this is one of the best news I’ve heard in a very long time. I’m so happy for you! Your other mothers and your siblings are celebrating too.

Treat her well and send her all my hugs and love!

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

I found some recipes from Earth! Do you know if Ryder likes pie?

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

It’s a sweet recipe, is it not? If so, then I’m sure she will like it, she loves sweet food.

I shall send you some of that choklate I mentioned time ago! It’s a brown bar: if you melt it and use it for the dough, the taste should be good.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

I feel so lucky, mother. My life has never been so full of light and warmth. I hope I am making her happy too.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother,

what we learned on Khi Tasira doesn’t change who we are. It doesn’t change what the angara accomplished, what they won, what they lost, what they created. Our destinies belong to us only and no creator can take that from us.

I am excited and thrilled. The future has never been so full of promises and hope before and I can finally give Ryder more than an endless cycle of war against the kett and the constant struggle to survive.

I can give her a normal life, a life of peace and restoration, the same life all other angara can finally allow themselves to dream of. We will be able to explore together this world that has been given to us without fearing to die all the time.

I will bring her to Aya soon and ask her to take me wherever she goes. I finally found my place in the world and it is at her side.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

MOTHER I CAN’T ASK HER HOW HUMAN BABIES ARE BORN

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

I’ll ask her myself then.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

MOTHER.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

My Darling One will introduce me to her brother today! He is feeling better and the doctor said he will be able to fight again soon. Maybe he will become part of the Tempest crew. I’d love to have my brother-in-law with us!

… Do you think is it still too early to call him like that?

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

It wouldn’t be if you finally asked her to marry you!

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Her brother was very happy for us! He hugged me back and patted my shoulder, thanking me. At first I couldn’t understand why, but then I realized he was referring to my relationship with Ryder.

He then grinned and asked when the marriage was. Ryder got so red I feared she was feeling sick, but fortunately she was just blushing. Her stammering was adorable.

I will ask Liam and the others how human marriage proposals work.

To: Jaal Ama Darav

From: Sahuna Ama Darav

FINALLY! I shall inform your other mothers and the rest of the family in the meantime!

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

Mother, wait for me to ask her first!

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

I feel like I’m going to die. Is it too soon? What if I scare her? Offend her? Hurt her? I know our proposals are supposed to be steadfast and confident, but what if she thinks I am forcing her? What if it isn’t romantic enough?

The others’ suggestions were good - I think -, but I don’t want to ruin this. We have been together for more than a year: is it enough or should I wait more?

Liam said something about some humans preferring to wait for marriage, but why should they do that when there are no doubts about their love and their adoration for each other is strong and true?

This is the hardest battle I have ever fought.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

I will ask her tonight.

To: Sahuna Ama Darav

From: Jaal Ama Darav

SHE SAID YES!

[evilrevan]

I just finished Jaal’s final thing with my baby Sarah. I’m utterly speechless. My heart was literally racing a million miles a minute as I watched them be complete cute little dorks. AND THAT SEX SCENE! SWEET LORD! I AM GLAD I DIDN’T SPOIL MYSELF!

Jaal is like so sweet and cute I can’t handle him. I JUST CAN’T. dsfasdfs 

How the fuck do I romance Vetra after experiencing him? I can’t. Always Jaal from now on. Shitttt.

*continues to flail about thinking about my Ryder and Jaal* Fucking god bless.

[paragonraptors]

worth the wait

[paragonraptors]

alright last bit of my sketchbook spam