What qualities do they look for or value in a partner/friend?
For Sera.
Hiya friend :) thank you for the ask!!! :D
Sera is an odd one I’m gonna be honest. They will take the absolute bare minimum from anyone and latch onto it as proof they are a decent person. However, I feel like she would still have like pretty high standards for people who can be able to get close to her if that makes sense :0
- Integrity. I feel like Seraphina would understand if someone told some lies about small things, if it was for the betterment of someone else in a situation, however once the situation has passed, no more bullshit. Take responsibility, be honest when you need to, and don’t make me take responsibility for your bad actions.
- tolerance. Seraphina has a tough time regulating emotions, and at times she can snap at people who haven’t done anything wrong. Being able to understand and tolerate it. (but I think Sera has an incredibly hard time with “criticism” or “tough loves so she needs someone who can be able to help Sera take responsibility for her regulation issues, but has an extremely hard time accepting that)
- Levelheadedness, I think this one goes with the last quality a lot. Able to sit with Sera through shit as a support system.
Seraphina quite honestly looks for a good amount of toxic qualities or qualities that just aren’t able to be given by everyone. Seraphina tries to hide from her issues a good amount of the time. All she knows is fawn, so she hopes that someone will come along and just fix everything. Take on every burden, shield her from every hardship, baby her and her emotions, because she did not get the ability to be babied throughout her childhood. When she did get that softness it was a ploy to get her to do something else. Sera wants someone to tell her she can just sit and do nothing and all of her issues will be taken on and away by someone else but that’s not actually going to happen. I think Odessa really fits a good amount of these qualities but she won’t take on what she can’t handle.
Odessa can be brash and can explode, and shows Sera that she is not the only human who has to deal with weight on her shoulders.
I hope that you learned something new and thank you again for sending me this ask!!! I really had to think and psycho analyze Sera bit for this and honestly it helped me see some of her flaws more clearly <3
fantasy, praise, restraint + style for ilya, vivienne, & actually grey now that i'm here bc he's breastie xoxo
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fantasy — do they have any sexual fantasies they'd like to try out? have they ever gotten to act on a sexual fantasy?
ILYA — had to consult the ancient texts (tabby) because again, this man is ~300 years old, he’s been around the block and there’s not much he hasn’t already done but the top sexual fantasies are definitely indulging in his voyeurism kink and group sex, role playing (especially scenes from maeve’s books), and mirror sex is another big one. ilya's been particularly blessed to be able to act out so many fantasies and also have lovers like maeve that have similar kinks or indulge his.
VIVIENNE — inter-species sex counts, right? i feel like it counts. how could it not? there's something there about the realisation of knowing she’s in love with garrus vs. knowing she’s attracted to him, wondering how it would even work, how it would feel to have him inside her, especially after the whole reach and flexibility flirtation. unlikely that she gets a chance to indulge in any of those thoughts until the shore leave DLC from the third game where there’s actually a moment to breathe and have that kind of level of intimacy without feeling guilty about it.
GREYSON — answered here x
praise — do they like being praised? is there anything specific they like being praised for? do they like praising their partner(s)?
ILYA — oh, absolutely. give him every gold star for getting a good grade in being an amazing lover, something very possible to achieve and equally important to want. but seriously, he enjoys praise but more-so from the perspective of knowing that he’s pleasing his partner and getting turned on by that praise is just an added bonus. he would definitely love being praised for how well he can go down on someone, he’s there until they’re shaking from more than one orgasm. he gives wonderful praise too, everything from the way someone feels around him to how good they are for doing what he says.
VIVIENNE — praise is probably hit-and-miss for vivienne in general, so being praised behind closed doors is something very personal and very intimate. she would enjoy some praise there — not too much, just a little, because she trusts garrus wholeheartedly and doesn’t need to overthink it. there's something here about role reversal and the dominant/submissive role in the bedroom. if things get kinky, they’d be praising the other for behaving themselves soo well while the other is taking charge.
GREYSON — goodness, he’d love some praise and reassurance. he probably gets plenty of praise about how good he is with his hands / how good they feel. they're rough with callouses but he can be so gentle with them, always knowing how much pressure or force is just enough and how best to work his fingers. he would enjoy giving praise, but he’s probably a bit more…somewhere between reserved and bashful about it?
restraint — do they like being restrained? do they like restraining their partner(s)? are they into softer bondage or more hardcore BDSM?
ILYA — honestly, ilya would love being restained and bucking hard while someone rides him. they might have the upper hand but he can still do plenty to drive them wild even on his back. likewise, he’d enjoy restraining a partner with the right mood, and while he’s probably experimented with some more hardcore BDSM elements, tamer bondage with silk ropes is probably more in his wheelhouse.
VIVIENNE — no. no, nope, no way, uh-uh, not happening. she wouldn’t enjoy being restrained and frankly she’d find it impractical. what if there’s an emergency, for crying out loud? there's a new one basically every day by the time the third game rolls around. genuinely, it’s probably something that’s never crossed her mind and again, just impractical and unnecessary, and BDSM is just not up there for her.
GREYSON — he wouldn’t really like being restrained, there’s a level of exposure there that’s borderline dangerous on one hand and triggering on the other. any kind of bondage would need to be with a partner he trusts with lots of open communication. now that the serious answer is done, japanese rope bondage would be fantastic for him in a modern au. really brings out his tits, you know?
style — do they like it rough? do they like it soft? do they prefer fucking or making love? do they like a hard and fast pace, a slow and gentle pace, or does it vary/depend on the situation?
ILYA — ilya is truly versatile in this respect. it all depends on the mood, who he’s with, how much time he has. when he fucks rough, it’s rough, the kind of night that has his lover laid up in bed the next day, voice hoarse either from being too loud or taking him deep, with his hand/fingerprints almost everywhere. when he makes love, it lasts all night, supporting his lover every which way and leaving them breathless from kissing them too long while fucking them exactly how they like it.
VIVIENNE — she’d enjoy fucking and love making equally, they both have the same level of intimacy for her. she'd enjoy the thrill of fucking hard after a sparring session when adrenaline is running high or the slow fuck in the showers after a mission. vivienne would have a preference towards’s love making and gentle sex in that she probably suffers some chronic pain from old injuries by the time of the third game, so comfort is key.
The practice of exchanging bracelets as a sign of friendship began in China between 481 and 221 BCE. Originally these were in the form of knotted cords, as there was a belief that when the knot wore through then a wish would come true. Whether the colours of these bracelets ever held any particular symbolism, or if that is a more recent invention, is open to debate, but in recent years bracelets have certainly been exchanged with colours intended to express particular aspects of a friendship through symbolism.
Rose Gold: Harmony.
Does your OC tend to be the peacemaker or mediator amongst their friends? If so, then what makes them suited for this role? If not then is there another person they rely upon to resolve disputes between them and their companions?
Are there actions or statements which your OC would find insupportable, no matter how close the friend who committed or expressed them?
Is your OC particularly kind to their friends? Do they easily forgive their faults and failings? Or do they consistently hold others to exacting standards, no matter how closely they may be connected?
Which of your OC's friends is the most different from them? How did they become friends? Was this a friendship they fell into easily? Or one only forged through grudging respect or shared experiences?
Is your OC generally easy to get along with? Are they affable and relaxed? Or do they have qualities which make it harder for others to befriend them - or even those which actively push others away?
Coral: Good Fortune.
Does your OC rejoice in the successes of their friends? Or do they sometimes feel envious or insecure when those around them achieve great things or win the plaudits of others?
If your OC was extremely fortunate in something - perhaps winning a large sum of money or avoiding a seemingly inevitable fate - then who would be the first person with whom they would share the news? If they would share it at all?
Does your OC believe in luck or fate? Do their friends or companions view things the same way? Does this ever lead to debates or even arguments?
Which of your OC's friends do they feel the most lucky to have met? What difference has that person made to their life?
Does your OC believe that they bring good or bad fortune to others? Have they ever worried that bad news and traumatic events follow them wherever they go and felt bad for others who are caught up in their wake? Conversely, do they see themselves as being particularly lucky or leading an especially charmed life? If so then do they see this as rubbing off on those around them in a positive fashion?
Black: Energy.
Is your OC the energetic one amongst their friends or companions? Are they always the first to suggest an adventure or trip somewhere?
If your OC's friends were to describe the "energy" they bring to their relationships with others, what word would they use? Healing? Inspirational? Calming? Positivity? Or something else? Perhaps something more ambivalent?
When your OC is feeling down or defeated, what is the best approach their friends can take? Concern and sympathy? Tough love? Humour and encouragement? Motivational lectures? Or another tactic entirely?
Is your OC the kind of friend who others leave feeling refreshed and energised after having spent time with them? Or are they something of an energy vampire? Sucking the spirit and enthusiasm from those around them?
Does your OC ever feel the need to retreat from others to recharge their emotional batteries? Are they something of an introvert who enjoys spending time alone? Or are they more extroverted and someone who needs to be with other people to energise themselves? Or does this vary depending upon circumstances? Or even the people in question?
Blue: Courage.
Is your OC one to lead from the front? Or are they more the follower in their group of friends or companions?
Does your OC have the courage of their convictions? Or are they apt to change their views based upon the opinions of those around them? Would they have the confidence to tell a friend they disagreed with them about something? Even (or especially) something of crucial importance?
Does your OC make their friends feel braver through their own example? Are they particularly good at suffering setbacks or adversity without complaint? Or do they tend to shrink from such things? Perhaps they need encouragement from those around them to face their fears?
What would your OC risk for their closest friend? Would they be willing to put themselves in mortal danger? To risk their social standing or reputation?
What is an example of a time your OC had to overcome a fear or insecurity for the sake of a friend or ally? Did the person concerned know what they had needed to surmount? Was it appreciated, if not at the time, then in retrospect?
Green: Truth.
How honest is your OC with their friends? Do their friends see them as inscrutable and difficult to get to know? Or as an open book - someone with their heart on their sleeve perhaps? Is the assessment of your OC's friends or companions completely accurate in this regard?
Does your OC ever tell their friends "white lies" to spare their feelings? Perhaps about their appearance or personality? If so, what was a recent example of this? If not, then how do their friends find this unflinching honesty?
Does your OC have any secrets that they fear their friends discovering? Is there something in their past they wish to conceal? Or shameful feelings in the most secret depths of their heart which they fear would horrify those closest to them? What do they think would happen were those secrets to be revealed?
Does your OC believe that honest communication is essential in order to have trust in a friend or ally? Have they ever been betrayed or let down in this regard? Did that relationship ever recover?
What is the most difficult thing your OC has ever had to tell a friend or companion? How long did it take them to broach the subject? What was that person's response?
Silver: Strength.
What quality has forged the strongest bonds of friendship for your OC? Shared values or beliefs? Time spent together working towards a common aim? Complimentary skills or personalities? Or perhaps just absolutely hating the same things?
Is your OC someone that their friends or companions can rely upon in times of difficulty? Are they a pillar of strength for others? Or do they depend upon others to meet their emotional needs, but find themselves unable to reciprocate in turn?
What has been the greatest test of their friendship with a close companion or ally? Did the relationship survive this? If so, then what helped in repairing that connection? If not, then did they let the friendship go without regret?
How strong are the bonds of friendship for your OC? Do their platonic relationships always rank lower in importance than their romantic partnerships or their family loyalties? Or do they have a friend with whom they have forged a bond deeper than blood or romance could ever equal?
Does your OC draw strength from the thought of their friends? Do they sometimes push themselves onwards for the sake of their companions - or in memory of the sacrifices of others - when they would otherwise give up and accept failure? Or do they see themselves as uniquely capable or responsible, regardless of what others may or may not have done?
💙 What did your OC want to be when they grew up and why? Did they have any lifelong dreams or ambitions they never got to work on or are they currently working to achieve this dream? Has their life taken a very unexpected turn and put all these plans on hold for a while or have they given up on any dreams?
Thanks for the ask Jen!
Going with Achlys for this one. So as a girl Achlys always wanted to become a knight and go on daring adventures, and of course because she was a girl and wasn't allowed to do those sorts of things, she wanted it even more everytime she was denied it.
Eventually she was allowed to learn to use a sword like her brothers, but it was never meant to be something she would ever need to put to use. Needless to say it become necessary and valuable when she went to the conclave. In the end she did end up becoming a knight of sorts, so we'll say it shaped her life for the better.
Ooo thank you @essythewolf! Here's a fun fact about Fahlkun:
Fahlkun met Sirius on the streets of Ostian a few years prior to their trip to Enderal. He was lot kinder and open on Nehrim and being Sirius' rock helped him be the more confident of the two, a leader of sorts.
Before Sirius, Fahlkun had never really had a true friend and it really hit hard once he landed on Enderal. From there he decided to cut off his feelings and that went well for a few hours until he met Jespar.
Of course he kept up the pretence to anyone but his close friends, but still.
