#malcolm leverrier

[liketolaugh-writes]

actually

leverrier being manipulated by apocryphos to make things worse for the exorcists without realizing it is 100% a plot twist i could get behind

like. not to go all 'leverrier redemption arc' (ew) but it would make sense with some of the dominoes that are set up for him, especially link's admiration. and it would feed the heart, which would give apocryphos sufficient motivation.

because leverrier makes some decisions that don't 100% fit the 'Anything For The War' narrative. they are sometimes too aggressive to be fully productive, especially when it comes to the risk/reward analysis re: endangering injured exorcists. i've taken this to mean, generally, that leverrier gets off on his own power a little, which would be normal for a character of this type.

but it could also mean that he is, on apocryphos' orders, literally causing suffering for suffering's sake.

[mysteriouslypinkconnoisseur]

Leverrier: The Fourteenth is a dangerous, ruthless, and cunning individual who will kill us all. You are forbidden from conspiring with him further.

Cross, who once helped Neah plan out how he was going to subtly come out of the closet only for Neah to say "Fuck it!" and kiss Past!Allen full on the lips: Bold of you to assume that Neah listens to me, or follows a plan.

[crossyourheartspreparetodie]

how did you praise and/or celebrate Allen when he snuck a fartpillow on Leverrier's seat?

Welcome back! It’s been awhile since I got an ask from you.How have you been kid?

Anyways, when it comes to Little Dick Leverrier (as Ilovingly refer to him) Allen has pulled quite a bit of pranks on him, much toTwinkie’s irritation. Although he’s still friends with the brat so he must getsome sick satisfaction at seeing his ‘adoptive father’ be pranked. So, it wasn’ta surprise when he did the ol’ fart cushion prank on the arsehole.

After trying really hard not to laugh at my boss as heripped one (this involved a lot of fake coughing), I proceeded to grab my brat(before Little Dick could get ahold of him because I swear I saw hellfire andAllen’s demise in his beady little eyes) and chew him out about how ‘wrong’ and‘childish’ that was. Allen instantly put on his ‘guilty puppy-eyed’ look as Ilectured him in front of Leverrier. Of course, this was all a big show. I knowany other parent would chew their kid out and be all serious about it, but whenit comes to Little Dick, the brat knows I fully endorse his pranks towards him(the fucker deserves it, he’s an asshole). If you worked under this asshole,you’d do the same so don’t you go all off saying ‘Oh Cross you’re a bad parentfor supporting this’. Sue me Sharon.

Anyways, moving on. So yeah, all my ‘lectures’ to the bratare just for show and he knows it, so he plays along. The kid is a great actor(he has pulled fake crying on me quite a couple of times and it actually workshere and there). Sadly, in order for it to be realistic, I do force the brat toapologize to Little Dick. This always leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. OnceLittle Dick has gone off to give someone else a bad day, we usually celebrateby ice cream (to get rid of the bad taste for me and to celebrate Allen’sconniving little brain). Sometimes I’ll make him mitarashi dango. We may bringTwinkie along, or I force him to come along (I’m a father making a difference.That kid needs something good, even if it’s something little like ice cream fordealing with Little Dick).

I’d like to point out that just because I support Allenpranking Little Dick Leverrier, it doesn’t mean I support all the mischievous shithe does. Little Dick is…well…a huge dick. A huge dick with a little dick.People like him deserve to be rebelled against. That is why I support it. IfAllen is being an asshole to someone to just be an asshole, then we have aproblem. That’s not cool, I don’t support that. I don’t want Allen to take shitfrom people like Little Dick though, which is why I support him rebellingagainst him. Twinkie was trying so hard not to laugh at Little Dick (like Isaid, I think he gets some sort of satisfaction out of watching Allen prank hisdad) so of course we took him out for icecream in celebration. I think inwardlythe kid doesn’t agree with his father’s views, but he doesn’t rebel because he’sbeen so brainwashed into being an obedient little robot. He’s scared to rebel.So, I take him out with us so he can relax and act like a kid. Laugh at hisasshole father’s pain without receiving backlash for it. The kid is quiteguarded all the time but there are a couple times where he’d laugh and agreethat Allen’s pranks were funny.

Sorry for the long response. I guess I’m more of a storytellerthan a quick response kind of guy. But yeah, in the end we celebrate with foodand Twinkie comes along sometimes.

[malcolm-c-leverrier]

Incorrect Quotes.

Renny Epstain: I am quite found of snakes.

The Order: Excuse me?

Malcolm c. Lvellie: Hiss hiss motherfuckers.

Bak: JFC!!!

[liketolaugh-writes]

I've been thinking about what you said about Leverrier in comparison to Fury and Waller and I think a big difference is that Leverrier (and Central) can use the Crows to keep Exorcists in check, who feel like the're a militaristic unit that were specifically invented to keep Exorcists under control through force, physical punishment and possibly even using living relatives as hostages. He doesn't need to be respected enough to be obeyed, people who outrank him just need to fear him enough to comply.

100% agree about the CROWs! They may not be used that way now, but I'm almost certain they were originally meant for corralling exorcists. (The hostage concept makes a lot of sense too, especially considering the earlier experiments!) That's one of the main reasons I see Leverrier's leadership style the way I do.

Honestly, the contrast between Leverrier, Fury, and Waller is so interesting to think about! Because they're all approximately the same type of morally grey 'the ends justify the means' leader, with Fury leaning the most 'good' and Leverrier leaning 'just barely this side of evil,' but they have different styles and boundaries.

For instance, Waller, who works with goddamn supervillains, does use force! She has those exploding microchips, and in both Suicide Squad movies, she had someone on the ground controlling them. But she opens negotiations with a carrot: she offers time off their sentence. Leverrier seems to think he's too good for carrots, lol.

Both Fury and Waller understand that there is a level of cooperation you simply can't get with physical force alone. Given the same situation, I think Fury would've waited for Lenalee to grow up a little (ten years old, fourteen years old, something) and I think Waller would've assigned her a handler, someone that could've built a relationship with Lenalee. That's wandering into fanfic territory though.

It's just!! A fascinating look into the type of leader Leverrier thinks he is versus what he's actually accomplishing. On the other hand, if one of his distinct goals is to make the Black Order a torment nexus to generate more power for the Heart, that would make just as much sense as a simple skill gap.

[liketolaugh-writes]

Hey so what the fuck is his actual name?

Leverrier

Rouvelier

Lvellie

Louvelier

Another option??

Voting ended onApr 12

Have we ever reached a consensus on this??

[liketolaugh-writes]

Leverrier: *says anything*

Alma: I don't need to take this from someone who still thinks there are only two genders.