#lukelxiv

[veliona-xiv]

[ panic ] for your muse to grab mine’s arm or get behind them in a moment of danger (For Lukel!)  

The footsteps behind her did not falter, nor stumble. Not like her's did. She could've sworn she had been running through the snow for bells but in the logical portion of her mind knew that not to be true. Still, Isuke could not even tell if it was one set of footsteps or more. How many more, she couldn't even concentrate on, for the encompassing darkness of trees seemed to envelope her threatening to take her in and consume her. She wanted to scream for help, to kick and throw a tantrum until someone saved her but she'd been taught by a certain someone that that's not always going to work.

That if she relied on such things, she would surely perish in this cruel, cruel world. So with labored breathing and quickly deteriorating stamina Isuke sprinted ahead, trying to spot anyone, anything that could help her and that's when the Ejinn saw it. An absolute beacon of hope ahead of her, something that Lukel would probably disagree on being called but she knew him for what he was. Protector, father, friend... The Good Doctor may lament such titles but as those words rushed through her she couldn't help but surge forward.

No scream came, no yelp of panic or terror. All the woman did was slide against the ground barely staying upright as her arms shot out to grab onto his arm and thud behind him, clinging to her father as if he was her final hope of survival.

In the end Isuke knew that if you were going to bet on someone, she'd put everything down for Lukel.

[charm-in-spades]

Of your muses, which one has the largest redemption arc? What is it that influenced them to want to be better? 

I think for Caelric, redemption has been a primary theme more so than my other characters. Sort of. It’s something of a tricky subject. While he’s not necessarily looking for redemption, he is the character most willing to want to improve himself and actively seeks doing so. Not because he feels he’s done wrong, but because he knows he needs to do better. Sure, he can be stubborn and hard set in ways he believes are right, but he’s also a work in progress that he’s well aware of. He has a daughter now. He has a goddess of a wife he aims to keep for lifetimes. He has people who look up to him, people who stand with him, and people who stand behind him. Each person stands a reason in his life for him to evolve and shape up. 

For all these reasons and more, the quip-for-everything, flirt-because-its-fun, live-because-I-have-to Warhead has found more purpose for himself, changing  dramatically over the years to become something that all these people can depend on. When he had largely himself to rely on, his antics were a lot easier to maintain. He’s had impossible phobias that he’s managed to overcome so that he can truly enjoy the presence of his loved ones, rather than worry constantly on whether or not he would have the /time/ to love them. 

See, Caelric in all his many forms and lives has always had a hard time in dealing with loss and love, emotional reflection, depression and anger management. A harsh life with hard traumas have certain elements of emotional comfort more terrifying than relaxing. There’s been unhealthy decisions and habits that he’s corrected. His anger is no longer something he is subject to. He keeps it well in check. He talks about his problems, rather than holding it in and he’s learned to communicate past the barriers he’d created to protect himself emotionally. 

His own well being is generally looked after. He remembers to get sleep and take care of himself. He does his best to check in with his more distant family. He never saw himself becoming a dad but he’s here now, loving every minute of it and trying to figure out how to be the best he can be despite his own upbringing beneath Wilhasiir [ @calamitouschaos]. Anise never misses a moment of love from Caelric, and he makes sure both she, and Synne know that they are his world. 

The Lone Coyote has overcome many obstacles, both personal and external that have challenged who he is as a man and leader, especially in the face of those he's loved, and the Titan forever seeks to continue shaping who he wants that man to be: Kind. Patient. Stern, but understanding. Soft when he needs to be and Strong otherwise. And yeah, a little goofy. Probably at the most inappropriate of times. 

@lukelxiv - thanks dad ♥

I would tag his whole family but it’d be extensive. Most people know who they are and its grown in a relatively short period of time. Just know, Ric’s who he is because of y’all. :) 

[steel-and-aether]

⭐ for Cass!

@cassian-kane Might get static’y linkpearl calls sometimes, but about halfway through the ones that are really hard to hear, the accent is going to end up dropping; when the linkpearl calls are clear he ends up getting the heaviest imitation illiterate brick possible, and sometimes it’s worse just to see if he complains.

She stops trying to offer him booze but instead ends up keeping a container of coffee that matches what he sent her once, just so that she can make a drink they’re going to both enjoy when they chat.

[delicate-and-deadly]

Plot: The door to her home kicked in. Children scattered or injured. There was one missing. One who stayed with her and hid a very big secret. Linking them to a prestigious, discreet dojo. The only evidence leads to a deadly master of kenpo sticks. However, he merely got his orders from another master directly above him. The geisha must fight or charm her way past seven masters of seven different martial arts, before reaching the one strongest. Who had the lost orphan.

I’ve been holding onto this for a while, because honestly it’s amazing… Whoever you are, Anon, you are incredibly creative, and I would love to just talk plots with you for hours. 

Unfortunately for her, (fortunate for the children), during the server event last summer (the Faceless), Sirina’s ex-love took all the children in her care and had them stashed away safely since she became one of the Marked. After she became an Avatar of the Faceless and all that transpired, the children have stayed in the care of @lukelxiv and @glowinggunmetal. They are growing up happy and healthy, and this is all that Sirina really cares about. She just wanted them to be loved and have successful, enriching lives.

This plot would only be possible if one of the children in their care went missing and she was contacted by either Lukel or Lucien to help get the child back. 

Honestly though, if you ever just want to chat and throw plots back and forth, step out of the shadows and hit me up in messages. I would happily send you my Discord. 

Take care, Anon!

[glowinggunmetal]

⏳

There was a fond smile across his face when he spoke, his tone softer in reminiscing.  “I learned to play instruments for the most inane reason, you know.  Father had Varien learn because he was going to marry up for the family, and I heard my brother playing... the harpsichord one eve and he was horrible at it.  I think he was entirely, completely tone-deaf.”

“Because of how horrible he was at the whole harpsichord thing my family was trying so hard to find something he could play at and make us look more posh.  Impressions were important, to make the political things.  But all right, so he was bad... and I’d snooped into his lessons and sat down.  I was just as bad but... better enough that it was a small thing, to finally be better than perfect older brother at something.  When he decided that playing musical instruments was not going to be the way for him to win hearts, he and I worked out a deal - I’d be the soulful younger brother and he would stand there as I played, the two of us making a decent enough impression.”

Lucien rubbed the back of his neck as he chuckled.  “I ended up being pretty good - not a native ear I think is what the teacher said, but a learned one.  But I started it so I could be a wingman for my brother.”

[veliona-xiv]

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[veliona-xiv]

∯

“There are those that are close to me that have hurt me greatly and seem to think it’s alright to waltz around without even accepting blame for what they did. I don’t forgive them, and I probably never will forgive them. That ship has sailed, and my feelings are nearly gone about them. It’s unfortunate, and sometimes sad when I think about it too much but at the end of the day there is nothing I can do about it. I am only in control of myself, and myself alone.” 

ty @lukelxiv ♥ )For every ∯ I get I will say/confess something without specifying for whom it is meant

[glowinggunmetal]

🌈 :D

I am glad I spotted this WEIRD THING on tumblr - hells, it’s been about a year now, do you realize that?  I never would’ve expected to find such a friend but I love chatting with you, going “but wait, I can GF that-” and tormenting you with future baked goods.  I am so damn happy to have found a friend as good as you are, and one who is there for writing, sharing music, deep talks, and just everything.  Your art is inspiring, I love your characters and writing and how there’s such a depth beneath the surface appearances.  I am more glad I have been able to call you a friend and a dear one to me, and look forward to future shenanigans or any sort, because it will be an adventure well worth everything.

You are very dear to me, fam, and I am so thankful to know you.