#mordin.

[alenhko]

@reapergate1 said: even when we win, it seems like all we do is lose.

his gaze is turned towards kasumi, skin furrowing in thought. with a measured stride, he approaches her— his mind already spinning with a multitude of perspectives and possible responses. a moment is taken to gather his thoughts [and attempt to speak in a way the woman will comprehend— he isn't the easiest for conversation, nothing he isn't aware of.]

characteristic salarian cadence settling in his thoughts, he speaks. "observation supported by evidence. galactic conflicts invariably result in substantial loss. complex web of factors at play: lives, resources, and intangibles lost in pursuit of greater good," he muses, the tone of his voice lingering between a mixture of analysis and empathy. he pauses briefly, piercing gaze studying the elusive thief, searching for any hint of what lay beneath her statement.

it was a rarity for the salarian to stray from the comfort of his lab, choosing to spend some time on the dimly lit observation deck of the normandy. curiosity piqued by observing the galaxy, passing by in a swirl of distant stars and an ethereal beauty. space was a beautiful thing, just as science was. two of the biggest wonders of life.

a moment passes before he continues, his voice taking on a softer tone. "but perspective important— understandable to dwell of negatives, but must also acknowledge gains. knowledge gained, lives saved, and galactic stability restored. must not overlook progress amidst turmoil." his eyes glint with a sense of determination— a sense of understanding flowing through him. "shepard's success measured in victories, but also in resilience. defeats build resolve, fuel determination to prevail. learn from setbacks, adapt, and improve. in that, we find hope."

[nrmandy-a]

what is your mordin‘s sexual and romantic orientation? did your mordin have a liaison with aria?

when it comes to mordin, i really haven't ever thought about him being in relationships, minus the fact you can't romance him in the games and i was a lil upset about it! but in genuine truth, i think mordin would fall on the ace spectrum. i don't really see him as someone who desires romance or sex. from a scientific pov, obviously reproduction is key and i think mordin acknowledges that, and i actually love having a hc that he does have two children. in his eyes, it was initially a way of carrying on his scientific legacy once he passes, but... he really does love his kids and that's the best hc i've ever made for mordin. (that i don't even think i've ever shared, it's just always kinda floating in head lol)

as for the aria part of this, i'll be honest- i didn't even know they had a fling in canon until i just looked it up. for my portrayal, i don't really see it as relevant for anything, if you get what i mean? for the bants- sure, it happened? it's kind of funny to me now, but i don't think mordin would've ever taken it as anything other than just a simple hookup. i also read that she tried to kill him after which is also funny because i legit didn’t know <3 so thanks for even mentioning this to me, bc i had no idea this was even a thing

[nrmandy-a]

What do you like most about Mordin?

oh boy, where do i even begin. first off though, thank you for sending this— my whole world just lit up when i saw this hehehe. 

so my little fun fact thing that like most about mordin is the fact he’s one of the only aliens in the franchise who doesn’t use a translator to speak. that’s actually why his speech is the way it is— very direct/to the point, rather than actual sentences!!! i think that’s super cool and it makes him kinda unique to me, so i really like that!!!

but outside of the fun fact aspect, his character development towards the genophage is what i like most about him. in regards to the genophage, he’s like an onion; no matter how many layers you peel regarding that, there’s always something new/more to be discovered with him. when we meet him, we’re introduced to mordin as a scientist who helped create it and in his mind, there was no doubt about making it. he felt no sympathy and really just believed in the genophage behind the science that’d been presented to him. [in his mind, it’s like— how do you argue science, you know? morals can’t factor into a decision regarding science— that was his philosophy.] so no matter how hard you really try to reason w/ him + find some common ground [if thats how you played your shepard], you find... there really is no reasoning with him up until his loyalty mission. he finds out his old assistant had been captured by krogan, and him + shep gotta go save him! but then you start finding out the krogan have been trying to cure the genophage, going through horrific actions (which we all know, so i won’t even get into it) and he starts questioning his work on the genophage. he’d spent so much time convincing himself that he was doing the “right thing” that... maybe he actually didn’t do the right thing, you know?

and then we get into the whole thing w/ maelon and his guilt over helping develop the genophage, which is also another moment for mordin of facing his biggest fear which is ultimately: being wrong. he’s horrible of that idea of being wrong, because if he was wrong— what was all his work for? 

and then like... you get that moment in me3 where mordin finishes the cure of the genophage and if you press him enough about it, he admits “i made a mistake” which is... just the peak moment of his characterization. it’s the first time he’s able to admit he was wrong and i think it captures mordin as a character perfectly. he isn’t perfect, no matter how hard he portrays himself to be. science isn’t always right, sometimes your morals have to matter just a little bit more. 

idk i could go on about mordin because he genuinely is one of my favorite characters, i would risk it all for that lizard [another fun fact too, mordin is actually older than most salarians too! salarians life spans are so short like they hardly live past the age of 40, and i can’t find the exact source for it rn but i read online somewhere he’s way past 40 years old? i might be wrong, dont take my word for it, but i definitely know he’s older.]

also— if you’re interested in more of why i find mordin so interesting, there’s this video right here that i watched a while ago and thought it was really good!!! highly recommend giving it a watch!

[nrmandy-a]

“You don’t take much shore leave, do you?” (vione to mordin)

       He never minded when Commander Shepard visited the lab. It made him feel useful on the ship. His combat skills were average but his brain was sharp, making him an optimal scientist aboard. (He was the very model of a scientist Salarian, after all.) Upon her arrival, he’d greeted her with a quick, “Shepard,” indicating his desire for her attentiveness. The Collectors were inching closer and closer to their next colony, and the statistics were finally beginning to shine through in all the work he’d been doing. His results were quickly shared with the Commander, having no time to waste before more were taken. Colonies needed their help and he was willing to oblige in whatever information Shepard needed; it was the least he could do, after everything she’d done for him.

       Upon ending his ramble about his results, he’d awaited her response — receiving the last answer he’d anticipated in such a moment.

“You don’t take much shore leave, do you?”

        The question nearly catches him off-guard, halting any original thoughts he’d had prior. The last time he’d been off the Normandy was before he’d boarded the ship. It seemed like ages, only it’d been a few months. Trying to save the galaxy with a gargantuan price to pay if failure succeeded, leaving the Normandy was comparable to stepping out into a black hole. A vastness of unknown factors and the lack of shield from a harsh reality creeping upon their fates in the universe; shore leave was a mere distraction from a warp-speed barrel of death versus chaos. 

       At least, that was Mordin’s philosophy and ideology behind shore leave.

       “No time, Shepard. Galaxy needs saving. Collectors are close— too close. Shore leave is irrational.”   A pause, his eyes peering up at hers. To him, she stood adjacent to a giant, an intimidating demeanor with a friendly commander underneath. While not always in agreement, his respect for Shepard was one of a kind. If there was a single person in the galaxy he would put the fate of his life in the hands of, it was Commander Shepard. 

       He clears his throat,  “Collectors need to be eradicated. Calculations indicate we can. Extremely impressive resolutions. Minimal casualties, fortunately.”

[nrmandy-a]

something really cool that i wish was more known about (or maybe it is, i’m just small-brained), is the majority of aliens in m*ss ef*ect use universal translators. like i was recently watching a video about mordin and the guy mentioned how mordin is one of the only aliens you encounter throughout the games who doesn’t use a translator, hence his speech pattern, whereas the rest of them typically do. translators and honestly, just language as a whole, didn’t even really cross my mind while playing the games? so when he mentioned it, something just clicked and i can’t stop thinking about it. idk, i just thought it was a cool fact and thought i would share 

[ainemadigan]

[ruzad]

OH.