We don't talk enough about MC FULLY thinking Rafayel was in love with someone else in the past bc in Nightly Stroll she was able to piece together that Rafayel was actually talking about himself and not a friend, but she doesnt know that the person who saved him is her, so I want FULL Xavier levels of jealousy aimed at herself when she gains feelings towards Raf with some angst mixed in as well please and thank you!!
Poor baby Ren: *works so hard undoing his personal style for his haruko mimicry* ______ MC: wow teo is so hot with his tats and dark clothes and piercings and eboy ombre-
Gandrel: I'm hunting for a vampire spawn. His name's Astarion—
MC: Wait. Hold up, why are you even telling me this guy's name, who goes and talks to a vampire spawn in the middle of the woods long enough to learn who they are? [Aside from the MC, clearly.]
Gandrel: Well,
MC: What, do you stop, bow, and exchange pleasantries before dueling to the death under Queensberry rules or something when you hunt down your quarry?
Gandrel: It's just impolite to not at least introduce yourself first before you try to kill someone or capture them to be taken back to face horrifying torture, you know?
MC:
Astarion: Can we *please* just do something about this threat already,
MC: Sure, go ahead, I'm not getting paid enough for this anyway.
Astarion: EXCELLENT.
Gandrel, finally catching on as he draws his weapon: THIS IS SO IMPROPER, [SHOCKED AND DEEPLY OFFENDED]
Astarion: I'm proper and so's your mother.
Gandrel: THIS IS WHY YOUR VAMPIRE-DAD DOESN'T LOVE YOU!!
Mhhh, I am feeling the big sad. So how about some writing? Feeling a lil spooky? Let's have a cryptid skeleboi!
It was dark, but that was fine, you had taken this week to relax, get away from work. You kept working and working nonstop. Your family was worried work was becoming your life and you were just nervous to disappoint people.
Your sister said that was emotional manipulation and you need to take time for yourself even if your job didnt "approve" of it. So one thing led to another and now you were setting your duffle bag on the floor of a very dusty old cabin.
Even the manager in charge of handing out keys for the cabins looked nervous to hand them over to you, the slight tremble in his hands as he stared you dead in the eye and seriously told you to "be safe" as you stood bewildered in a tiny office.
Now standing here you had to wonder if you were cursed to never have a relaxing moment, because this place was coated in dust and cobwebs. Every inch of it needed a thorough cleaning so your first day in the cabins was legwork, getting things tidy, finding out where old cleaning supplies were.
It was gross and you were not happy doing it, but it is not like complaining about it would get it done or get you moved to another cabin.
This was the last one after all, nestled deep in the woods past the lake.
After your day of cleaning you were ready to sleep, you were sure you would be knocked out all evening.
That was not the case, because at around one in the morning you could hear scraping sounds along the edge of the cabin. You knew it was probably branches, but it just grated on you.
You didnt sleep much that night.
In the morning you decided to sit out on the porch with your morning coffee only to help in horror at what was there.
Mice...thirteen little mice all missing their heads were lined up on the railing of the porch.
You wanted to belive maybe it was a predator stashing prey...but you knew in the back of your mind no animal would line mice up like this if they were just storing them for later.
You spent the rest of the day reading a book inside, the feeling of being watched hung thick in the air.
That night you stayed in the living room. Watching out the bay window with paranoid vigilance, but all you saw were pretty fireflies swirling around in the night. Light shades of soft white and...blue?
Could fireflies be blue? A smack on the window broke you from your thoughts. The fireflies were looking back at you, swirling into shapes.
One in particular scared you into silence.
A skull, massive and fanged was framed by blue lights a skeletal hand lay flat on the glass of the window as it stared at you.
That was your last waking thought.
Of course last night had to have been a dream, you were stressed, trying to unwind, take a mental health break all good things, it was probably just a stress dream, nothing weird about that.
You decided to walk around the lake. You pack a lunch and follow old markers down overgrown paths.
It is actually really pleasant! The birds sing as you find a nice spot by the lake to eat your lunch you get to enjoy the sunshine as you bask in it near the waters edge and skip smooth stones across the glassy blue surface.
You should have known it would all go to shit.
You try following the markers back. But they are all turned around. You walk in circles for so long that you see the sun dip beyond the horizon. Dread fills you as the sounds of daytime fade into an empty stillness.
You begin to feel the hair on the back of your neck prickle as you see it. Flashes of swirling blue and white.
Oh God, it was not a dream.
You bolt your heart thundering in your chest, but over it you hear it. The whispering of a silent predator racing after you.
You try to silence a scream as you feel something wrap around your waist.
"Hello pretty."
You are so afraid, so you are not ashamed to say you promptly faint, your last waking memories are being steadied as you fall and something hard and warm running through your hair.
You awake, which is pretty amazing! You thought you were dead for sure.
Dread returns though as you find you have no idea where you are. Carved rock walls greet you, you are in some sort of circular chamber. You suppose you must be in a cave. Five narrow tunnels lead from here to who knows where. You look about and see tiny and large bottles filled with an amber glowing liquid hanging from the ceiling with rough ropes through holes punctured in the stone. You shift, the entire floor of this chamber littered with soft things. Old sleeping bags, thick quilts, animal furs, pillows and even towels.
You begin to wonder if you would have any lunch finding your way out of here when a scraping sound meets your ears.
Your entire body locks up as you hone in on the sound.
It is coming from the tunnel closest to you. You wait in dread before you see it. First two massive hands, made of long bone, it was all skeletal, but not human. It made you think of reptiles with hooked claws and pads underneath those for gripping. The arms that came next were just as large, thick bone that you probably could just barely squeeze a finger through. Soon enough there was a face, or, you supposed skull, your near hystreical mind provided. A grinning skull that looked like some kind of animal...it reminded you of a dragon almost, curved horns like a mountain sheep curled back towards the skull, sharp teeth only slightly parted in a grin. The eyesockets filled with a twinkling white light that locked on to you.
The rest of the body slid forth, its legs reminded you of a raptor skeletons you had seen at the museum as a child and the whip like tail that slid behind it was not helping.
It wore a cloak about it that shimmered darkly pieces fluttering off in notes of white and blue light.
Without warning it slid closer to you. Hands easily cupping your face.
Was it going to eat you? Why be so careful to not cut you with claws then?
You were expecting it to be cold but its boneswere warm. Humming with heat.
It let out a cuffing sound like a pleased tiger and pulled a blanket from the pile over you.
"Good night."
It...could talk...
You tried desperately to reason with it, you needed to go back home, which you then were met with a smile and grin as it...he? Seemed like a he if that voice were any indication. Nuzzled his muzzle against your hair and let out a purr that was so loud it made your teeth rattle.
Boys reaction to MC who never have date before meeting them. Like, the boys as MC's first love.
My first HC on here and I was memeing half the time while writing it. Included what the boys would do after hearing this news as well because why not. I’m not a Lucien fan but lord have mercy on my soul, I couldn’t help making his romantic af. He is the ideal boyfriend/date minus the l i e s that come in the MS and I hate it. All the crossed out stuff is just commentary because I couldn’t help myself. Hope you enjoy~ Thank you for your ask <3
How the MLQC boys react to being MC’s first love below the cut~
Victor:
Follows with some snarky comment after he calls her “Dummy”.
Let’s be real here, if he doesn’t call her dummy immediately, then something is wrong. Reminds me of when we streamed the first episode of MLQC and we were all yelling “CALL US BAKA” the second Victor came on screen.
While he seems cool and collected on the outside, you can hear the computer shutdown sound play on the inside.
To him, this is a shocking confession.
Victor: I’m not surprised a dummy like you hasn’t been in a serious relationship before.
Victor, internally: How has she never been in a serious relationship before??
He’s not very good at expressing himself honestly through his words but he truly admires MCs hardworking nature.
He finds that very attractive in a woman and is surprised that other men in the line of business haven’t taken their shot with her yet. it’s because they can feel your death stare on the back of their heads, kind sir
One thing he struggles with is being himself. He tries to act like everything is in his control all the time.
Because of this, upon hearing MCs confession, he invites her to a fancy dinner at his penthouse insert Victor’s Dazzling Date because THATS ALL THAT MATTERS. Jkjk haha... unless...
He wants to impress her as much as possible even though he knows deep down that she doesn’t care about what a person has and rather how they are as a person
BUT ALAS. The stress be real for her first boyfriend.
He wants her to know she made a good decision without verbally telling her out of his own bitch mouth I love you, please call me baka so he goes over the top with their first date.
Basically pulls a Mr. Krabs when taking Mrs. Puff on a date. Just add shades to Mr. Krabs to represent Victor’s “I’m calm. I’m chill. I’m all good. We vibin out here.”
All MC wants from him is his honest and genuine thoughts. and a lifetime stock of pudding because good god a girl has chocolate needs
MC eventually figures out Victor’s intentions with all the gifts he rains on her because hE dOesNt nEeD tHeM he can’t give her anything more than a cup of pudding up front
MC knows this and accepts the secret gifts with a smile.
She sends a gift in return to his office the following day along with a thank you for the wonderful date.
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of Victor’s heart rate slowing to the average persons.
Kiro:
insert pikachu meme
This boy is mind blown.
“How have you never been in a relationship before??? That can’t be true!”
Kiro sees the good in everyone, so hearing that MC has never been in a relationship before him is
He gives her a bright smile and playfully hugs her from behind.
The two of them laugh together as he whispers genuinely in her ear,
“I promise to make you happy. You won’t regret it.”
He immediately drags her off to Loveland’s Amusement Park, where they spend the whole day together.
Rides, snacks, games, you name it, they did it all.
Kiro naturally spoils MC without putting much thought to it.
It’s like a reflex for him. It’s just who he is as a person. Always wants to share the happiness in the world with the people he cares about.
As for how anxious he is after hearing the news about being MC’s first love, he is screaming at a pitch only dogs can hear.
Almost 100% of the time he has a smile on his face and even convinces himself that he’s not worried about it.
But he is.
It only hits him when he thinks about another man taking MC away from him after seeing her talking with another guy.
MC will catch him without his carefree smile at times and eventually confronts him about it.
He shows her a wide smile and says there’s nothing to worry about.
L I E S. BABIE LEMME HOLD YOU I PROMISE YOU DONT NEED TO WORRY.
After a few attempts of trying to get Kiro to open up about it, he gives in and says he’s worried he’s not good enough for her HAHAHHA, GOOD ONE KIRO
MC, however, turns it around on him
MC: I’m afraid IM the one who isn’t good enough for you.
They both smile and embrace each other, knowing they’ll get through any little concerns like this.
Gavin:
He knows.
We’re talking about the boy who has been in love with MC since high school; Who has protected her behind the scenes ever since he laid eyes on her.
He would know if she had been in a previous or current relationship.
It only comes as a shock when she says she’s never been interested in anyone else romantically before. Lies. Have you seen the other suitors, MC. In a world where guys are that hot, you must’ve had at least 1 crush, c’mon sis.
Gavin respected her personal boundaries and never looked into her personal affairs so he had very little knowledge of her views on other guys.
He gets a little bit nervous, since he believes her standards must be high if she hasn’t been interested in anyone else before.
Does the full on soldier oath, bend the knee cliche which includes “I promise to always protect you” and “Nobody will ever be good enough for you”
Mc: Gavin no...
Gavin: NOBODY WILL EVER BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU.
Spoiler alert: You are waayyyyy too good for me, Gavin.
He doesn’t have too much anxiety over the thought of being MC’s first love though since he’s very good at staying true to himself and knows MC is one to admire that about others.
Gavin is a quiet guy in general. He’s more of an observer and watches MC to take note of what she enjoys.
When he sees her eyes shine bright after seeing a delicious dessert cafe, he offers to take her. He makes sure to express how he also wants to go since he knows she won’t accept unless he is interested as well.
Boy literally has no interests the moment he’s with MC. He is essentially that vine
Doesn’t even wait until the question is over and just “Absolutely. Let’s do it”
MC: But I haven’t even said anything yet...
He isn’t much different from how he is now. Has around the same amount of anxiety just from being in MCs presence.
Boy just wants to PROTECC and is always panicking on the inside but tries to remain calm.
He is very good at calming his anxiety though since he’s had so long to understand what MC values and knows she just loves people for themselves.
That’s all he needs.
Lucien:
His eyes widen slightly at MCs confession.
It’s nothing too mind blowing for him since he knows how refined MC is and how dedicated she is to her work.
It’s still surprising to him that nobody has tried to sweep her off her feet yet.
With how kind MC is, it would be hard for her to refuse a date with a gentleman.
Lucien gently presses a kiss to MCs hand upon hearing her confession.
Lucien: I am honored to be given the opportunity TO WOO to take such a beautiful lady out on a date~ AND MORE PLEASE
Lucien is the definition of a gentleman shhhh we aren’t speaking of current chapters in the main route Lucien. Cover your eyes. Pretend you do not see.
With little to no anxiety showing on his face after the reveal that he is MCs first love, he insists on taking her out to a nice restaurant the most classy and romantic 5 star restaurant Loveland City has to offer as a way to thank her for dealing with his bs (both his bullshit and black swan hahaha I’m so funny oml) being given the opportunity to treat her as a beautiful young lady should be treated.
He’s also more on the less anxious side of being MCs first love.
Lucien is a traditional man and does stuff by the book.
Because of this, he respects and likes the idea of being MCs first love.
He doesn’t go over the top yet isn’t cliche with dates and little actions.
He knows exactly what to say and when to say it. Though he may struggle with being openly honest about his own thoughts and feelings, he tries his best to express himself for MC. a lot of the time he just assumes talking to her about his personal affairs would bring her down.
This, however, gets better overtime as they continue to date.
They spend a lovely evening at dinner together and take a midnight stroll through the city oh god city stroll PTSD
He gently wraps his jacket around her bare shoulders with a soft smile as he thanks her once again for believing in him believing he is worthy of her
Bonus:
Shaw:
Shaw, smirking: Is that so?
Oohhhhh you know what that smirk does to me. DOWN BOY D O W N.
He’s surprised but his reaction is very mutual.
His internal thoughts are more on the line of “Hmm I’m her first boyfriend, aye?” and “OYA OYA”
He very likely most definitely places his hand on the wall beside her head and leans in closely to get a reaction from her as he growls,
Shaw: So that means you really like me, yeah? I’m making this way too hot gdi. Shaw stans please enjoy your food
MC looks up to see that same playful smirk resting on his face.
highkey don’t know how to respond because Im just “ok think of 3 things she would probably say and go from there” while my brain just computer error sound
MC: and what about yourself? I’m sure there are tons of girls throwing themselves at you yet you choose me.
He pulls away and places his hands in his pockets with a chuckle.
Shaw: I’ve had my fair share before.
iVe HaD mY fAiR sHarE bEfoRe MY ASS
I’m convinced he’s had one time things with girls purely for information or he isn’t the least bit interested in relationships because he thrives on stimulation and entertainment and nOboDy iS gOoD eNouGh plus he literally asks what people do on dates when taking mc out in his first date in game SO
Either way, this is a LIE. The man can’t relationship for the life of him so he has no RIGHTS to tease her.
Just let him believe or you can try to tease him about it in hopes of getting a little pouty face out of him.
Honestly, their first date would just be the first date we got in the game and nobody can convince me otherwise.
Shaw is a wild child and doesn’t care for romantic dates. at least that’s what he wants you to think
A little insight on his character: He’s very blunt and easily pushes people away all the while keeping them close enough to gather intel. He doesn’t get emotionally attached to anyone and makes sure it’s mutual on both ends. Personal relationships only drag him down, especially in his line of work. He prioritizes other things before relationships which makes him so damn FRUSTRATING BUT I SWEAR I WILL CRACK YOU OPEN LIKE A WALNUT JUST YOU WATCH ME.
With that being said, after actually being in a relationship with MC for a while and opening up about their personal lives more, Shaw can be very romantic. He may be awkward for a bit at first since he literally doesn’t know what a date is but he gets there eventually.
He’s still full of fun but is also very gentle and makes sure MC is enjoying herself.
I got sidetracked with the actual HC on this one but Shaw stans need food I NEED FOOD
