#mass effect cora

[v41entine]

[queen-baezel]

I will always be in favor of playersexuality. Until the day game designers have more nuanced understandings of sexuality.

Game designers still only understand flamboyant gay, mean lesbian, slutty bisexual, and quirky queer. Any identities not those are not even recognized. And any complex characterizations are only afforded to "normal" straight characters.

While Larian gave us a step in the right direction, they are still coming from the above framework and trying to reiterate upon that. And you have to understand that framework in order to recognize why their implementation is still somewhat shallow while still being the best offered compared to other games in the genre.

In the past, every time I encountered a woman in a romanceable video game who correctly represents my own experience of bisexual/pansexual identity, she was only romanceable by male characters.

These are women who have tough exteriors on a spectrum of "bitchy femme", a midpoint of "aloof androgynous", to "tough masc". All points that are gnc in some way, but all are women who also have a soft interior that is interpreted as conventionally feminine.

Game designers interpret these two traits (outward gnc and inner softness) as a nullification to heterosexual woman. Time and time again. Falling into the stereotype of being a woman for a man to tame.

Will they ever understand? Or do people as a whole just don't understand the many ways bisexuality can take shape?

[mahiiimahiiii]

During the entirety of taking down the keth base on eos I COULDN'T FIND MR.BOYFAILURE JAAL AMA DARAV.

so it was just me and Cora and my son, the assault turret named Google.

[my-blonde-shadowdragon-wife]

I already knew Cora was straight before starting Andromeda but I forgot and now I'm simping for her way too hard. I literally cried when I first saw her.

Why Bioware? Why give me strong hot lady and don't let me romance her? 'Tis nothing but a crime 😑

[samsmeamods]

More Colors for Cora by Athlov

Two black hair options, 2 blue options, 2 Brown, 1 pink, 4 red, 1 purple, and 1 white. Also includes Cora Cosmetic Retexture 1.03, in each zip file, that improves her complexion and straightens her nose. Recommended with lighter hair colors to fix the hairline.

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[sirensongelixirs]

Introducing Mass Effect inspired fragrances for Garrus, Cora and Peebee by Siren Song Elixirs

Archangel (Garrus)

Fragrance: Cool steel armor and weapons and the faintest hint of leather mingles with a crisp icy musk while earthier notes of dry coal, gunpowder, and black pepper evoke a feeling of working side by side with Garrus on the machinery in the Normandy. An embrace reveals soft notes of faint citrus and woods lingering beneath his hard outer exterior. Key notes: Blue steel, icy musk, kiss of leather, black pepper, dry coal & hint of gunpowder, citrus, & soft woods. 

Cora’s Garden 

Fragrance: Thriving in alien soils, rich red roses mingle with alien varieties of flora and fauna, creating a scent that is both decadently sweet and fragrant. Warm cardamom and white musk balance the sweetness of the sugary alien roses with soft & earthy base notes, a reminder of the warm smells of a modest home far away. Key notes: Red Rose, White Musk, Macaroon, Cardamom, Sugar

Pelessaria B'Sayle 

Fragrance: Vibrant lemons and sweet green melons add light and uplifting notes balanced with a creamy vanilla sweetness. A touch of fresh, cool cucumber enhances the upbeat notes to create a fragrance that is youthful and carefree. Key notes: Lemon creme, Vanilla, Sweet melon, Cucumber

(Jaal, Reyes)

[lukelemon-art]

🌹 Ever since Cora told me about her wish to grow roses in Andromeda, I wanted to draw her. With lots of roses!

Also they looked kinda good in blue. And reminded me about the ‘blue rose of Illium”, but that’s another sob fest.

Hope you like it! :3

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[mass-effect-a-companions-react]

Ryder is dealing with an uncomfortable situation. There is a person constantly flirting with them. After repeatedly turning them down and insisting they are happily taken already, their word is not taken seriously and they persist. With no other option, Ryder ask for their Lover's assistance.

Liam: she doesn’t even need to ask, he’s already there after the slimy guy puts his hand on her’s. “Hey babe what seems to be the problem? Is this guy bugging you?” He stands beside her and attempts to intimidate the guy as he says this, causing the offender to quickly slink off under his gaze, muttering some choice words under his breath. After being thanked for the save, he smiles and tells her that he’s always there for her

Cora: they’re at a diplomatic party when Ryder is unfortunately bombarded by a large group of women from various races, everyone wants to get with the charming Pathfinder after all. He manages to sneak off briefly and pretty much begs his girlfriend to save him. She sighs and agrees, so the next time the group finds him, they quickly walk the other direction after seeing Cora on Ryder’s arm, talking about her skills in biotics while glaring at them at the right times in the stories and them resuming a kindly face to talk to the angaran in front of her. Ryder is never so glad to have a girlfriend who can probably kick his ass. 

Suvi: when she sees Ryder mouthing for her assistance from across the bar, Suvi calmly goes up to the asari woman who was so boldly flirting against Ryder’s insistence, puts on her nicest smile and says “Would you kindly loan me my girlfriend for awhile? I do believe that she’d rather be spending time with me right about now.” The asari, offended that Suvi suddenly made an entrance, simply turns her nose up in the air and walks off. Suvi is smirking at her victory, and Ryder is very relieved 

Gil: they were at the Kadara docks doing a little bit of work on the Tempest wheels when he spots another guy flirting with Ryder, and his said boyfriend was chuckling nervously as he tried to persuade the guy that he was happily in a relationship. Gil catches his eyes and Ryder makes a small gesture for help so he saunters over and slips a hand around his boyfriend’s waist. “Heyyyy there, everything alright love?” He’s glaring at the offender and tries his best to look intimidating. The other man quickly apologizes after seeing that Gil meant business and was armed, with a wrench no less. “Well Ryder, I’m afraid that we’ll need to discuss a way to show everyone that you’re mine.” He says with a smirk

Vetra: while at Kralla’s Song, Ryder is harassed by some asari mercenary who continues to flirt with them despite their claims that they’re in a relationship. The asari is clearly intoxicated so it prompts Vetra to walk up to the bar counter with much swagger and makes a big show of going into between the two and slipping her gun onto the counter. “Umi! Whiskey, neat.” The asari is affronted, but says nothing since Vetra already has a hand on the trigger and towers over her. Vetra then turns to Ryder and leans against the counter surface. “Oh hey there Ryder! Don’t suppose you’d want to make conversation with me instead would you?” Thank gosh that Ryder has a awesome girlfriend.

Peebee: Aw hell no! When Ryder comes looking for their girlfriend’s assistance with a few pushy females at the diplomatic party on the Nexus, she opts for escape rather than confrontation and causes a small distraction she got Poc to scare them it wasn’t pretty  , and both of them manage to make it to one of the upper floors that no one ever really goes to and spend the rest of the day there much to Tann’s displeasure when he finds out later 

Jaal: during another visit to Aya, Ryder finds herself surrounded by many angaran men and women alike, and propositioned by more than a few. It’s a good thing Jaal is never far, and he manages to make his way to her and declares to those present that she is unfortunately taken by yours truly and has to attend to more personal matters at this time. When she thanks him for helping her out, he simply smiles and says it’s his duty to ensure his girlfriend’s comfort at all times

Reyes: both were drinking at Tartarus on Kadara when Ryder is cornered by some drunk guy who begins to flirt non-stop with them. They tried to put them do nicely but clearly since the guy was taking no for an answer, Reyes decided to step in. “I’m terribly sorry but it would seem that we don’t care much for your presence. Would you kindly go away now?” The guy tries to swing a punch at him but he just catches it and basically pistol whips him. “Ryder, what do you say we get out of here and do something a little more fun?” Ryder can’t answer because he’s already dragging them out the door