#cerberus really the most loyal companion :(

[eurodynamic]

HADES & CERBERUS Hades (2020) vs. Hades II (2024 - EA)

#hades #hades 2 #cerberus #lord hades #hadesedit #gamingedit #dailygaming #hades spoilers #hades 2 spoilers #* #cerberus really the most loyal companion :( #the collar change.... very inch resting

[thetimelordbatgirl]

Another owl house inspired AU on stories by me and my friend, @disneyfan50 , with this one being based on disneyfan’s story, Blue Fire, and two alternate universe’s of ours, Sisters Of Fire and Songbird And Sleight Of Hand. 

Character info under read more.

*Hades Nekros- Hades once had a promising future, but after crossing the emperor in a wrong way, Hades phoenix form ended up cursed and he ended up on the run, mourning the family he's lost. But when two seemingly human girls stumble into his life, it could change everything.

*Helena ‘Haley’ Graves- The sister of Jayla and a foster child who never truly felt like she fit in in the human world, who finds that she feels right at home in the witch realm when she and Jayla end up stumbling into the realm one day on pure accident. 

*Jayla Mercurial- The sister of Haley, Jayla also never felt at home in the human world. The girls have spent their lives together, ever since they were found together as orphaned babies, so it's only fitting that Jayla accompanies Haley when they stumble into the witch realm.

*Reese- Hades’ ward in some sense, Reese doesn’t really remember her past beyond Hades finding her when she was younger and raising her since then. In present, Reese is known to love mimicking being the Queen of Death but despite trying to be scary, her efforts only come off as adorable really. 

*Skully- Skully is the demon who guards the door of the Skull House. That doesn't mean he takes it seriously. He's everywhere, he's creepy, and he is terrifying if you're trying to break into the house.

*Cerberus- Cerberus is a palisman, a companion carved by Hades years ago. Resembling his three-headed guardian of the Underworld namesake, Cerberus is loyal, whether it be chilling around the house or stealing human junk.

*Mariana Malora- Mariana is the emperor's right hand and most trusted lieutenant. She often leads the attempts to capture Hades.

*Alex Mercer- Alex is a Hexside student who was once friends with Maya, but an unknown falling out in their childhood results in them being not so close today. While Alex is enrolled in the Abominations track at first, his true skills lie with his music.

*Reggie Peters- Reggie is a loyal and curious friend who excels at the Bard track and has a million questions about the human world.

*Maya Fawcett- Maya is the youngest of her siblings, and suffers the most expectations from her strict and ambitious mother as a result. A star in the Abominations track, she looks down on nearly everyone else in the school - including the two humans. But one human, Jayla, may be of more interest than Maya originally thinks.

*Marcus and Moira Fawcett- Known as the mischievous duo a-lot, Marcus and Moira are the older siblings to Maya who are currently in the Illusions Track, but in comparison to their sister, they known to be willing to have a little bit of fun...but the definition of their idea of fun can vary. 

*Gwen Grayson- Gwen is the school's tough sports star and a skilled Abomination witch. She considers herself one of Maya's best friends... currently.

*Penny Lent- a Hexside student, Penny is Gwen’s closest friend and often tag teams with her and bullying others but is like Gwen, a sport star within the school and works hard in the Illusion Track.

*Marlow Fawcett- Marlowe Eden Fawcett is Maya's ambitious mother who sees great promise in Maya... so long as she has the right guidance, of course - and Marlowe's vision for her daughter certainly does not include those meddling human girls.

*Caleb Covington- As the powerful and mysterious Emperor of the witch realm, no one truly knows Caleb's motives. Hades is the only one who knows anything close to them. But as Caleb maintains his reign of absolute control over the isles, the two human girls might be a little more familiar than he first realized.

*Masked Guard/William ‘Willie’- Willie is the loyal servant and right-hand-man to the emperor. But it seems that his loyalty could be wavering.

*Colin Cygnus- Cygnus is also loyal to Caleb... though Cygnus isn't held in as high regard as the Masked Guard. Hopefully, that will change.

*Nephele Olympia- The current leader of the Bard Coven with secret, grand plans to unseat the Emperor after what he did to her family.

*Nike Olympia- Nike is the stern and proud principal of Hexside, but she's not above allowing a few unprecedented changes in her school - like the attendance of two human girls, for starters.

#dani's fanfiction #megan's fanfiction #the skull house #ocs #alternate universes #megan's aesthetics

[obae-me]

“Can you write the brothers with an MC who has a big scary looking dog but is actually really friendly, and a small adorable cuddly cat but actually hates new people?”

So Tumblr screwed me over a small bit by deleting a draft of an ask someone gave me, even though it still says I have a draft, when I go back to my drafts they’re gone, so I had to rewrite it. I have learned my lesson for not keeping it saved on something else. So I hope the quality didn’t suffer for it.

Thank you to the person who sent me this request, I’m sorry I can’t remember your blog name! You were really very friendly so thank you, stay hydrated and take care of yourself! 💜

Lucifer

When MC came to the devildom with two animals in tow, he wasn’t ready for the new year of having to look after three new additions to the household. Especially after many many Henry incidents, and that one Satan fiasco with the cats. It took them months to clean up all that cat hair. However, much to Lucifer’s surprise, MC took care of them really well. He gained a new respect for MC’s ability to follow through with responsibilities.

He did find it amusing that MC had a huge dog following them around. Of course they weren’t as big as Cerberus or nearly as terrifying, but MC’s pet was fairly intimidating for a normal creature.

He’s a dog person for sure. He’ll bond with MC’s dog faster than anyone would expect. Some of it having to do with the fact that Lucifer was the only brother willing to approach them at first.

He wasn’t surprised that the pet was lovable. He could tell that there was no malice in their eyes even when they barked at him. If he felt the pet needed some behavioral lessons, he’d gladly help MC with it. He trained Cerberus with his own two hands after all. 

He’d give the dog many secret treats and pets while no one was looking.

The cat though, he’d stay away from that one. One attempt to pet it as a show good spirits and one pair of his favorite gloves were ruined.

Mammon

MC had pets? He was excited for em, especially since Lucifer had never let him have a pet, and since they were MC’s he could have all the benefits of a pet without having to take care of them!

He tried bonding with the cat first since the small thing looked nothing like their dog. They were so tiny it was hard to believe it wasn’t a kitten. They had the biggest eyes, eyes that just begged for love! But when Mammon tried to pick the cat up, they hissed, leaving a large scratch mark on his face as they dashed under MC’s bed. He found it best to leave the cat alone from now on.

MC’s dog scared him for a while, though he’d never admit it, he’d just avoid the pet whenever he saw them. One day in particular, when the dog spotted him, it ran after him at full speed, causing Mammon to shriek and sprint away with colorful language. He’s the fastest demon so he got away just fine, but he could still hear them clawing at the door.

On the search to find their dog, just to find them sulking at Mammon’s door, MC went inside to find him curled up in the backseat of one of his cars. They dragged him out and sat him on his bed and slowly introduced the two to each other. MC’s dog had just been chasing him because they wanted to play. Mammon knew that, for sure, totally.

He’ll make sure to give both pets plenty of toys to make sure he doesn’t become their next one. 

Levi

Pets that had fur instead of scales? And they weren’t named Henry? MC was a typical Normie. 

He’d appreciate both of them from a distance, the last thing he wants is hair on his figures and in his equipment. He shudders to remember when he cleaned out his keyboard after the Cat Incident.

He does love that MC has pets though, don’t get him wrong. He’ll reminisce about all the fond memories he had about all his Henrys. He and MC will share fun pet stories and gush over photos.

He’ll eventually allow MC to try to acquaint him with their pets, but he’s not sure how well it will go since he has too many bad memories of Cerberus chasing him, snarling at him, ruining an entire manga collection. And cats love fish, what if they get their claws on his precious Henry?! 

It surprisingly went okay, he enjoys now trying to get MC’s dog to do cool tricks that he’s seen in anime. As for the cat, Levi often finds them in his room, tail flicking as they closely watch and gently swat at the fish that swim by. He also tends to find them curled up on his warm consoles. There’s something comforting about having a little companion while he plays his games, something his fish can’t always give him. 

Satan

Cat?? MC has a cat?? Lucifer banned him from bringing cats into the house, so the fact that MC had one meant that he could pay attention to them all he wanted, and Lucifer couldn’t prevent him from doing so.

His brothers were idiots to try and immediately lay hands on the cat. He had read about feline behavior and knew that you let the cat decide to initiate contact if they’re particularly scared of people.

So he’d get the kitty used to him first, by going into MC’s room and making sure it was obvious he was friendly with the owner. And then he’d just sit there in silence and read for hours, making sure they were now used to his presence.

It took a few days of patience but then he finally watched in glee as the small cat padded over to him warily, smelling him and making sure he wasn’t dangerous. Satan slowly held his hand out, making sure that the cute thing nuzzled against his fingers first before he would gently scratch under their chin.

His other brothers now looked at him in awe as Satan now often had the cat in his lap while he read, while most of them couldn’t even get close.

He didn’t quite bond with the dog, but he did occasionally give the pup a pat on the head. 

Asmo

He’s not really a pet person, like, at all. Hair all over his clothes? Constantly smelling like an animal, and not in the way he’s usually used to? No thank you! He could’ve understood if it was a cute dog you could keep in a purse or an elegant cat that made the owner look like royalty, but they were neither.

But, much to even his own surprise, he came around to them. Enthusiastically so, even, much to the shock of the House of Lamentation. It started with just pictures of them. Cats and dogs do great on Devilgram and this could be a good opportunity to show people he has a secret side.

His profile skyrocketed, which was impressive since he’s already immensely popular. His beautiful face night near these cute creatures gets him even more likes than before.

Before MC knows it, somehow he has their dog trained to sit and pose for the camera. He’ll even buy special collars and cute little accessories for the pets, making sure they look super cute for all of their photo-shoots, not as much as he is but close enough.

If the cat ever scratches him he’ll ensure MC makes up for it by giving his wound a kiss.

Beel

Beel is a puppy himself, let’s be honest. MC finds it incredibly cute how alike they are. They’re both big, strong, and intimidating, but when you get to know both of them, they’re loyal, lovable, and precious. 

He gets along great with both of the animals. The cat would scratch him to heaven and back, but he didn’t budge, and sooner than later the kitty warmed up to him. They would oftentimes treat him like a climbing post, clawing their way up his body just to stand on his shoulders, but he didn’t mind. 

As for the dog, it started off by stalking Beel, playfully of course. It didn’t stop any of the brothers from having a mini heart attack, though, as they watched MC’s huge intimidating dog slowly making their way across the hall, haunches ready to strike. The dog could play-bite him, tug at his clothes, and jump on him all they wanted to, he was unbothered. He’d even share some of his food with them.

Beel and the dog would even play-wrestle, it was great for both of them as they would expel their energy and spend more time together. And of course MC would bring both of them plenty of treats for being good. 

Belphie

He doesn’t like dogs, they’re too loud and rambunctious. Not to mention high maintenance. He prefers cats given the chance, but even sometimes they’re still too much work. 

He did make an attempt to pet the cat, only for it to attack as soon as it got the chance. It left a big hole in his favorite pillowcase. He was offended. It was supposed to be friendly, cute, and cuddly, and yet it struck back and attacked him immediately. The irony was lost on him.

MC decided that they wanted the two to get along since they were sure they would be best buds given the chance. 

When Belphie went to go take a nice nap, MC brought their tiny kitty over to his slumbering body, placing them on top of him over his blanket. The cat was tense at first, but he was so warm and comfortable, they stretched out and curled up on him. When Belphie opened his eyes and saw the wide, irresistibly cute eyes staring back at him, he couldn’t move. He just went back to bed.

Now it’s a rare sight when the two aren’t together, taking naps near the fireplace, outside under the stars. He’ll never tell anyone how he now loves to fall asleep to the sound of the cat’s purring.   

#obey me #obey me shall we date #obey me headcanons #obey me imagines #obey me lucifer #obey me mammon #obey me levi #obey me satan #obey me asmo #obey me beel #obey me belphie

[mariamermaid]

The witches wrath (2/3)

Tommy Shelby X fem witch reader

Summary: You meet Thomas when you were just a little girl travelling as a gypsy…

Words: 2.6k

Warnings: mentions of blood, death, violence

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 “I love you, Y/N.” A sob escaped your lips again. “And I love you, Thomas Shelby and if you don´t come back, I´ll come and get you myself.”

Time was a funny thing, without time things were put out of perspective and eternal thinking turned to dust. As Tommy stepped back into his city, his home, he inhaled the scent deeply. Oh, how he missed the dirty ol´ city, but there was nothing he kept looking for more than you. The thought of being only minutes, hell only seconds away from you, send endorphins through his body and an exhilarating a thrill of anticipation. Things had changed, shops were closed, new ones opened, people died and people were born. It felt like ages since Tommy had wandered through the streets he knew so merely; he could tell them apart by the gravel on the ground. Finally, he turned the last corner and he braced for the sight of the small herb shop with the hand painted sign, but his smile just as the eagerness in his eyes, vanished. Your shop was gone.

Tommy furrowed his brows and with quick and hectic steps, he hurried to Shelby Company Limited. In the pit of his stomach, there was an unwell growling. On the way, he lit himself a cigarette and without knocking or ringing the bell, he entered through the backdoor. Arthur, who had gone to their home before, was sitting at the table in the kitchen. Polly, Ada and John gathered around and they all looked surprised and somehow anxious when Thomas practically stormed inside. “Where is she?”

“God fucking dammit!” Tommy let out another cursed as the horse just didn´t want it his way. He felt so out of place in his own home and even the animal in front of him, sensed his inner turmoil. When he managed to find his seat in the saddle, he pulled the reins closer. Polly, who had followed her nephew to the stables, sighed audible.

“Tommy, things changed and it wasn´t as easy as it might seem to you”, she explained with sadness in her voice. He was angry. Angry at her, angry at you and angry at him, but most importantly angry at war. If he hadn´t gone, things would be different, he knew it.

“She isn´t here, is she?” Tommy replied infuriated, starring down at Polly. Behind her eyes laid a dark filter, she knew what happened.

“She came back to see if you´d come home, but then she came less and less. She said she had a vision.” Tommy huffed, nonsense, it was all bullshit to him. But dear Thomas only looked at a fraction of the truth, intrigue and hatred grew its roots deeper than trees.

The horse was tall and strong as it made its way through the city and then over the roads. It was almost fifteen minutes later when he reached the junction Polly told him about. The road split, but right in front him he saw the faint hint of a trail into the woods. He was warned, that it wouldn´t be easy to find your cabin, to which you had moved about a year ago, but he was determined. While the horse continued to surge ahead, he started wondering what he was expecting. Would you fall into his arms, relieved to find him alive? Would you recognize him? Or would he recognize you? Nonsense, Tommy would always know you. At least that´s what he told himself…

It was almost another twenty minutes later, the horse had to slow down since the thicket seemed to be unbreakable and Tommy left the saddle to guide his companion. Your cabin laid on a small glade, even though it was a foggy day. A small river with ice cold water ran down the trail and a wooden table with tools was build outside. The horse became unsettled as Thomas noticed the two Doberman hounds as well. They didn’t have a leash and as he stepped closer, they quickly started growling and barking echoed through the forest. No light was on inside the cabin, but then he watched as you came running out of the woods, alarmed by the dogs. A long dark robe hiding your figure and face, a shotgun in your grip and you aimed it right at Tommy. Slowly you stepped closer, Thomas was frozen in place. He didn´t yield or hold up his hands, he just starred at you. You came closer, he realized you were limping with your left foot and when you were close enough to recognize him, he saw the face underneath the cape. A scar from your eyebrow down to your eye, skin pale and you had lost weight. You lowered the shotgun, starring thunderstruck at the dark-haired man in front of you.

“Tommy?” The dogs had lowered their howling and watched now as their owner seemed to know the unknown man. But Thomas had realized that they would listen perfectly at your command and he was truly scared. The woman in front of him wasn´t you, she had changed. Your voice was almost a whisper, so raspy, he wondered when the last time was, when you had talked.

Both of you just starred at each other, time passing; seconds and even minutes. You didn´t know how to move, your muscles didn´t react.

The was a longing to jump into his arms and there was pain holding you back. “What happened?” Tommy asked into the silence. The two Dobermans, who had settled next to you, looked back and forth, their ears pointed up. “Come in, I´ll make some tea.” You answered reluctant and made a head gesture for him to follow you. The Dobermans were first to enter the cabin, then you. Tommy tied the horse up, you didn´t even wait for him. He sensed you feared him, or at least his arrival.

As he entered the cabin, his eyes wandered around. It was completely built out of wood; he was sure you had built it yourself and a small fire was crackling. A string hung from one end to the other, herbs drying in the air. A bed, a small kitchen isle and a table, which you used more for writing then eating. Papers were spread across it, and a single shelve was filled with books. He recognized some of the symbols on the books from the gypsy, other were foreign to him. You avoided his glance, but you still felt it. You hastily put away the papers and the books on the table, by the handwriting Thomas knew they were written by yourself. You clearly didn´t want him to get a closer look. Placing the kettle from the fire on the table and taking two cups, you poured in steaming hot tea. As you finally sat down at the table as well, you pulled down the cape from your face. Your hair had gotten long, but it was beautifully braided and he eyed the scar, wondering how much luck you had, that you hadn´t become blind.

“It started out small, incidents I didn´t pay much attention to really.” It was your voice talking, yet Tommy knew nothing about the woman sitting at the table with him. But you knew that he wanted answers, it was his right.

“Comments and remarks about me and the shop.” You paused, your glance on the mug in front of you. “But it became quickly worse. About six months after you had left, they started boycotting the shop. Spreading word that I sold poison, painting the glass panel and driving away customers.” You swallowed, he felt how hard the story felt against your chest. But he didn´t push you. “One night, I had closed the shop early, knowing nobody would care at this point. I was attacked in a back alley. Luckily, John found me, anyway I would´ve bled to death.” A sharp pain in his stomach dropped as the words settled in Thomas, the image of you bleeding on the dirty ground in a dark alley with no one caring, anger grew like a bushfire in him. His jaw was tensed and his high cheekbones stiff. “I slept for an entire week, dreaming only of you, Thomas Shelby. Buried in a tunnel system with Arthur and your dad, with no air to breath. With no one searching for your body. I couldn´t stay afterwards.”

 He didn´t know what to say; Thomas Shelby was speechless. For a long time, the two of you had sit at the table, time passing like leaves falling in autumn. Tommy opened his mouth, but you immediately shook your head. You knew what he would imply. “I´m not coming back with you. This town doesn´t want me and I don´t want it either.”

“What about our promise?”

“It didn´t change now, did it?” You asked instead and started tidying up the kitchen. “You´re back, I still love you.” His eyes shot up to you, he was angry.

“How can you just say that? Like it meant nothing!” The silence and the quiet that had settled before was gone, you spun around filled with hatred. Hatred that really just hid the fear in you. “They tried to kill me, purposely! I almost died and for what?!”

You never, not once, had yelled at him and he flinched in response, too numb suddenly to answer with any words. “Do you know what happens when I move back? With you? They´ll do the same with you, Tommy! With your family! The company!” Tears had started forming in your eyes, you felt so angry you were already shaking. Your two dogs, Apollo and Cerberus, cocked their ears, clearly interested in how the situation was involving. After their initial calmness when Tommy had entered your house, they now started growling at him again. Tommy on the other hand knew, that you wouldn´t release them on him, but what if the dogs decided on their own? They were loyal to you, only to you and as of right now, he was a risk in their eyes.

Suddenly he realized how the room had become warmer, hotter to be honest. He glanced to the fire, then back to you; was your anger awakening the fire? It couldn´t be! The cups in the cupboard had started clattering and he knew, that it was your power moving them. After all these years knowing you, he forgot that you were born into a witch´s family of gypsies. He had forgotten that there were things no one could explain and a terrible thought crossed his mind; what if the people were right to feel threatened by you?

 He left after that.

He continued with life in Birmingham.

But there wasn´t a day, hour or even second, where he didn´t think about you.

It was two weeks after Tommy had come back, two weeks after your first encounter when he saw you again. The nights were truly the worst; either his sleep was filled with nightmares of being buried alive and screams from war, or he laid awoke with nothing but pictures of you wandering through his mind.

It was an early Sunday morning, half of Birmingham was trying to sleep off their hangover, the other one was enjoying the luxury of sleeping in before the work week was starting again. Like so often, Thomas was awakened by a nightmare, he starred at the clock; 5.37 a.m. He sighed annoyed and brushed away the sleep in his eyes while sitting up on the bed. The sun wasn´t out yet, but it wasn´t fully dark out either. He was just about to lit himself a cigarette, when he heard something from downstairs. Who else was awake? Or was it an intruder perhaps?

He threw an old shirt over his bare chest, and started slipping down the stairs, careful to not make any noise. He realized voices coming from the kitchen and for a second, he held in listening.

“Give him this tea, it helps with the sleep.”

“I don´t think he actually sleeps, or eats for any matter.”

The second voice was Polly´s. The first one yours.

The two of you looked up startled when Tommy entered the kitchen, eyes widened and mouth opened. You wore a dark coat, thick and with a big hood and a pair of pants. “There´s nothing in this house that Thomas won´t get wind of”, you sighed and threw the bag, which previously laid on the table, over your shoulder. Polly watched carefully, her eyes wandering back and forth between the two of you. The smallest hint of a smile was on her thin lips, she was a gypsy and she wasn´t dumb.

“I need to head out before the sun starts rising, there´s a full moon coming Polly. I feel it waxing.” Polly let out a chuckled while Tommy observed from the side. The conversation between the two of you was so smooth and he envied Polly for it. “You know the waxing moon brings healing and growth.” You patted Polly lightly on the shoulder. “I know.”

Then you left the kitchen with swift steps and Polly, who had her back turned to her nephew, rolled her eyes at Tommy. “Go after her if you want to talk to her and don´t stand around.”

 He stepped outside with slippers on his bare feet and caught sight of you vanishing behind a corner. “Y/n.” He called out your name just before finally reaching you again. You didn´t turn to him and continued making your way out of the city. “Tommy.”

“Why didn´t you tell me?” “Tell you what?”

“That you´d come and visit.” “And how should I tell you that?” He sighed and grabbed your wrist to stop you from walking. “You have your ways, ravens or something.” You huffed.

“Yeah I´ll send a raven, maybe a dragon just to make sure you´ll get the message.”

“I missed your remarks.” Taken back by his honesty you stepped a little back to bring distance between the two of you.

“I missed you”, he continued quietly. Carefully, as if he was afraid, he raised his hand to caress your cheek. “Have I told you, that you´re still as beautiful as ever?” You swallowed the lump in your throat and grabbed his hand. “Tommy don´t.”

“What?” It was his time to play dumb.

“This won´t change anything.” “I know.”

And then he leaned forward and kissed you and everything felt in place again. It felt like in the old times, where you were young and stupid and so dearly in love with him, nothing mattered but him. For a few seconds, the world was okay and it didn´t feel lonely and cold around your heart.

“I´m sorry it has to be like this, I truly am”, you explained whispering when his lips left yours. He nodded. “Make sure you´ll get safely home, Apollo and Cerberus will watch out for you.”

You chuckled. “How do you know their names?”

“You always loved the Greek mythology.” He smiled as well. “And their names are on their bowls in your kitchen.”

 It wasn´t a raven he received a few days later, it was a pigeon. Tommy sat in the office of the Shelby Company, late at night, calculating numbers, when the grey pigeon picked against the window. A smile immediately grew on his face, he took the letter from the pigeon and gave the bird some water.  

“Dear Tommy,

I saw a wild horse this morning at sunrise, it was beautiful.

How are the nightmares? Does the tea help?

Be careful, there is a blood moon coming. Things tend to shift then.”

The letter was simple signed with your initials. But it was enough for now, it sparked something that had been in Thomas since he met you; hope.

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tags: @octaviareina @theamuz

#tommy shelby imagine #thomas shelby imagine #peaky blinder imagine #peaky blinder #tommy shelby fanfic #cilian murphy #mariamermaidimagine

[mammonruinedmylife]

Demon bros with an MC who lost their dog right before getting summoned to the devildom? Theyre just, emotionally spent so they take one look at the situation, go "this might as well happen" and proceed to curl up in their room

Thanks for requesting!

This seems a bit specific so I hope you didn't lost your dog recently :/

Lucifer:

The man can definitely imagine the pain it’d be to lose Cerberus, this is why he wouldn’t be too mad that MC reacts this way.

After all this is a huge thing, being summoned like that in an unknown world - especially after losing a loyal companion

Lucifer can be pushy and authoritarian, but in that case I think he’d be understanding.

MC needs to expect him to come to their room. Gently knocking on the door, he would come in and ask how are they feeling.

After they have explained what’s going on, Lucifer keeps his stern face, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t affected by their situation at all.

In fact he maybe knows something - or more like someone who could perhaps make them feel a bit better and give them a comforting feeling in this unfamiliar place.

“Meet me outside in 5 minutes”

When MC takes a step out, they’d be greeted by the sight of Lucifer holding this huge beast that is Cerberus. No worries, though. Around Lucifer, Cerberus is very assertive and calm.

He would take them to a walk through the woods and after some time, even let MC hold the dog(s)

“If you wish, you could help me with his grooming as well”

Mammon:

Alright, so… this one isn’t really tactful or diplomatic

He wouldn’t be that understanding… It is just a pet? Get another one and it’ll be better? (No Mammon, that’s not how it works)

Unlike his older brother, delicacy isn’t his thing - he’d just burst in MC’s room, not even remembering that knocking exists.

“What’s up with ya, lookin’ all gloomy and stuff?”

Yeah, Mammon isn’t your guy if you need comfort and tenderness. I mean, he can be empathic and sensitive, but sweet words aren’t his thing.

He acts like he doesn’t really care, that it isn’t a big thing (which he probably think is) but in the end when he sees MC’s face he can’t help but feel bad for them.

This man is impulsive, we all know that… Out of nowhere he’d suddenly tell them to get ready and move their ass because they “can’t stay here bein’ all depressed when there’s ton of fun things to do”

Truth is, he doesn’t even really know where to take them - he’ll just figure it all on the way.

Levi:

So he is a bit better than Mammon when it comes to choosing the right words.

But oh boy, he hates social interactions with people he doesn’t know much yet

However, he knows how hard can it be to lose a fellow companion - if something ever happened to Henry, he would be devastated.

When he hears why MC is acting like that, he doesn’t exactly know how to react though. Should he go see them? Should he let them be? A part of him just wants to be alone in his room… but another one feels like he has to act like one of his hero and help the one in need.

It takes him a lot of efforts to come to their room with some video games and ask them to play with him.

He’d quickly go into some rant about TSL and Ruri-chan, to the point that MC would forget for a moment why they were sad.

On one hand, his monologue can be a bit boring… But on the other, it really was a good way to get distracted

Satan:

To tell the truth, he probably doesn’t really care much at first…

He doesn’t seem to be the most empathic brother. But that doesn’t mean he totally doesn’t feel anything at all.

I don’t think he would initiate something directly for MC, but rather let an occasion appear to help them.

By that I mean, if for example at some point during the days following MC’s arrival, he decided to go to an animal caffé, he would most likely invite them to come along.

As they get to know each other, he would perhaps care a bit more - hearing them talk about whatever they are feeling at the moment.

Also maybe inviting them regularly to hang out at the library, book shop or whichever place he feels like going to.

Asmodeus:

Very curious demon - he absolutely wants to get to know MC. Afterall, it is now every day that they let some Human stay in the house.

Like Satan, I don’t think the comfort he’d give would come directly from a good intention or empathy.

He would simply think that this is odd that the human remains so much in their room… there are so many things to do after all!

Thus, he would come and see MC, but seeing the sad expression on their face, he’d be a bit surprised.

Asmo can be really talkative and as I said, is extremely curious… so he’d get MC to open up pretty quickly.

“Honey, this is bad to frown like that, you’re going to get wrinkles!”

MC would barely have the time to say anything that he’d be back with all his beauty products, ready to let them experience a special spa day, all done by Asmo.

Beel:

Now, this one is most likely to be the most empathic brother.

Just like Asmo, he noticed that MC doesn’t get out of their room - truth is, he barely saw them since they arrived.

So he decided to check on them, even maybe get to know them a bit.

As soon as he saw their face, he saw at their expression that they weren’t specially in a good mood. He tried to talk a bit with them, and eventually since he can be a bit blunt, asked them what’s wrong.

He has a real calming aura and is very kind and patient when not hungry - this is why he would sit next to them and hear them speak about what happened.

He gets that this can be overwhelming, especially after what happened before they came here.

He’d just do what cheer him the most when he is sad: cooking and eating (and eating while cooking) . MC needs to be prepared because from now on, Beel is going to come often to their room with snacks.

Belphie:

I’d really like to write something even slightly sweet for him, but honestly, I don’t think he’d really care about it. Especially at the beginning when MC arrives [let’s ignore the canon story and pretend he is here at the very beginning]

Like for real, among all the brother he would be the one who’d care the less.

Perhaps he’d follow Beel from time to time to MC’s room - but he’d just curl up in a corner or on the floor and take a nap next to them.

But don’t expect too much from him, because he wouldn’t pay much attention to MC or what’s going on in their life.

#Obey me #obey me shall we date #obey me one master to rule them all #shall we date obey me #shall we date #obey me lucifer #obey me mammon #obey me leviathan #obey me satan #obey me asmodeus #obey me beelzebub #obey me belphegor #obey me headcanons

[revasnaslan]

6, 7, 22, 23?

6. Which squadmates introduced in ME2 would you have most liked to see return as squadmates in ME3?

ohhhhhh um... that's a good question 🤔🤔 like this is kind of difficult to answer because there's a few companions i think would have worked, thematically, such as miranda. i don't think i've spoken about this in detail before, but during my last playthrough, i was kind of struck by how her interest in horizon leads to that entire mission feeling more like a loyalty mission of a character who should have been a companion. but she's just not really included in the roster and it feels like a missed opportunity??

my self indulgent answer is thane 😔😔 although i mostly wish he hadn't gotten shafted by the writers so bad, i would've also taken him as a squadmate because I Heart Him and it would've been interesting to see how he was dealing with all the shit going down in the galaxy. or maybe examine his trauma and the compact, give my boy kolyat some actual screentime........ and it's not even like you can use the excuse that oh he couldn't have been recruited until after the coup because both tali and kaidan/ashley can't be recruited until after then either???

7. You can undo three canon deaths in the series. Which ones do you pick, and why? What futures do you see for these characters in the version of canon where they lived?

1. Mordin - this is a wholly self indulgent answer because thematically his death works just fine, but i am attached to him and his death is the only time i actually got choked up playing these games. i understand that he dies fixing what he broke, but i do kind of wish he had gotten to live to see the krogan flourish again... idk what he'd do honestly, but his friendship with eve is very cute, so i think it'd be interesting to see how they interact now that the genophage is cured.

2. Thane - again, i don't actually have a problem with him dying, because he was kind of terminally ill from a chronic illness and i think magically fixing him is kind of a cop out, but i do think the way his death in canon was framed is kind of cheap :/ i would prefer it if he lived and we got to see him and kolyat continue to work on their relationship and heal from what's happened to them... and maybe take on the compact *cough*

3. Virmire Victim - okay so this is based on a plot bunny that my friend mae and i were throwing around about how interesting it would've been if they had brought the squadmate who died on virmire back from the dead to serve as a kind of winter soldier-esque assassin in 3. like loyal to cerberus, brainwashed, doesn't really recognize shepard but kind of feels familiarity to them. and you wouldn't know who this assassin was until the coup, when it's revealed that they're the squadmate you left behind on virmire. it has so much potential for shepard having another opportunity to do right by them, possibly save them from mr illusive. and you can't even say that cerberus couldn't do it because they literally brought shepard back from the dead Let's Fucking Go!!!

22. If the games had allowed you to choose which squadmates you were close with, which squadmate (not counting your love interest) would you have established as your Shepard's best friend?

so, answering for my girl hester. her best friend (even before garrus, who is her romance) is actually thane. they really click and i kind of have joked before that they're kind of like that one meme from scrubs and garrus is just off to the side being like Maybe Someday She'll Love Me Like That because they're just really close. i've kind of been playing around with the idea that drell have a very nuanced view on soulmates that includes completely platonic ones because from what thane says about their beliefs, they place a lot of emphasis on the soul and body, so the idea that they believe souls come together for different reasons and may be drawn together because of that is very intriguing to me.

he's there for her following grunt's adulthood rite because she goes into shock afterwards due to Trauma As A Sole Survivor. she specifically requests his presence from my mshep nic who was the other squadmate to go along. he still calls her siha, too, even though there's no romance between them (and zero inclination either, they're actually kind of annoyed whenever someone mistakes them for a couple), because i do not think there is a single name he could call her that would showcase the respect he has for her more.

23. What's one piece of character or species lore that never made sense to you? How would you fix it?

the genophage being treated as a Woman Problem. it really reminds me of good ol' henry eight, and how he blamed his wives for being unable to produce heirs, even though it's much more likely that he was the problem given his myriad of health issues (especially towards the end of his life). i make this comparison because it is never suggested in game that the the krogan men might have sperm issues. maybe the genophage makes some women incapable of ovulating or has something to do with the strength of shells, but i highly doubt that only the women are affected by this. plenty of krogan men likely don't have viable sperm (either they have lazy swimmers or their sperm is just completely inert), which is yknow, kind of important since that's also a zygote that's necessary for conception. so to frame the genophage like it's solely the "fault" of the women is really fucking stupid and i hate it (:

#rev's rambling again #hester tag #anyway enjoy my answers i guess

[antivanwine14]

I finally finished the MELE and wanted to go through my thoughts.

ME1: Oh ME1, what a weird, quirky, wonderful little game you are. Some of the design choices are baffling, but I also can see the vision they were going for. I like the fact they tried to have almost no obvious loading screens (hence elevator conversations). I also like the fact it is the most RPG of the three. You can really see the beginnings of a great franchise being developed here and the galaxy really does feel so rich and limitless with possibilities. Obviously it has its issues, driving around the planets, repetitive levels, etc, but Mass Effect is truly its own thing and I love it for it.

ME2: Really does take huge steps forwards from ME1. The fact they added loyalty missions was fantastic and they really did a great job expanding upon the lore and richness of the universe. I love the fact in ME1 we really saw the beautiful side of Mass Effect in ME2, you saw the grittier side of the galaxy. It is not a perfect game, I really missed the planet scanning from ME1 (not driving, just the hit the button and the entire planet is scanned rather than this probe nonsense), I also did not love the fact they toned down the RPG elements of ME1 and made ME2 more conventional (like why do we need thermal clips, they feel like such a step back in technology from ME1). However, ME2 is a great game and you can feel the love that was put into it.

ME3: Oh ME3, they really should have left you in the oven for another year. The story of ME3 is interesting (ignoring the ending), but you can really feel how rushed it is, especially when going straight from ME2. The worlds feel smaller and the Normandy feels incomplete. (The fact they just put two boxes were the old Armory was or the fact there is no elevator just bothers me). Additionally, the attack on Cerberus feels so rushed. I am fine with requiring EDI but the opening cutscenes don’t show the other companion at all and that sort of gives it away. It is still a good game and there are aspects I love (planet scanning is perfectly acceptable here), but yeah, I wish the series would have finished stronger than it did. (Also, where is my Krogan?!?!)

Things I would like change in my perfect world:

More Krogans!!!! Also, a better ending mission where you see more of the other races on earth. I know they fixed it with the extended cut, but I want more. I want to see the Elcor with mounted guns, Drell with snipers rifles, Batarians standing with humans. I want to see the Blue Suns and Eclipses running with Rachni into battle. There should have been an epic final speech not just for your squad but everyone, with all the races there. It isn’t hundred percent fair to use this example, but it should have been like the Portals scene in Avengers Endgame. After working my tail off to get everyone into battle, this should have been epic and it was mostly meh.

Another thing I wish is we got to see Palavan and Thessia earlier in the series. The fact they were falling doesn’t really matter much to me except for the fact it made Garrus and Liara sad. Seeing them, forming a connection there would have helped a lot. It isn’t ME3’s fault in this case, but it would have added a bigger punch.

For Characters:

More Wrex and other Krogans.

I also would have liked to see more aliens on the Normandy. With the desperate flight from earth, having to pick up more crew from the Citadel would have made sense and it would have been cool like after scanning Elcor home world having them on the ship until your next stop. (That actually could have been cool, having a series of rescue missions to save civilians from each of the home worlds, so you would get to see the Vorcha, Volus, Hanar’s etc)

It would have been interesting to see what Kaidan’s story would have been if he wasn’t forced to parallel Ashley. I don’t think he would have joined Shepard for the Collectors because he is a true Alliance Man, but it would have been interesting to see the changes that would have been there. Additionally, I wish they had done more with the biotics being looked down upon/L2s. They really dropped that story in ME2 and it could have been interesting. For example, Kaidan refuses to join Shepard because he doesn’t want to be viewed as yet another Biotic terrorist or they discuss how there are relatively few L2s by the time ME3 comes around so the fact Kaidan’s power has grown over time becomes a plot point for him.

Also, it would have been nice to have loyalty missions. Obviously without the name since everyone is loyal, but a companion based mission. For Ashley and Kaidan, it could have to do with their family being captured and having to rescue them.

Anyway, just a few of my thoughts. I am now desperate for a new and good BioWare game so I hope we get some positive news about DA4 soon.

#Mass Effect #MELE #Kaidan Alenko #I just want more krogan #thoughts

[kaidans-alenko]

Shepard as a companion meme(Lily)

I was tagged by the lovely @bardofheartdive​ <3 tagging @crqstalite​ and @flaine1996​ I can’t draw worth a damn so I made a mood board instead

THE BASICS:

Shepard’s full name: Lily Hope Shepard

Class: Sentinel

Pre-service history: Colonist

Psychological profile: Ruthless

MASS EFFECT 1:

When/how are they recruited: Shepard’s twin sister, Anderson was impressed by both their service histories and recruited them for the Normandy

Where are they on the Normandy: Tinkering with her omni-tool in the mess hall

Are they romanceable: No, gets with Kaidan if he was saved on Virmire

Personal quest: I remember me(colonist backstory quest) she becomes playable for a brief mission that only triggers when she’s in the party during any of the Citadel visits after Aiden(Shepard) becomes a Spectre

Who are their friends: Kaidan, both of them being sentinels they have a lot in common and can be found debating over if having a barrier or tech armor is better. 

Tali, they can be found talking about omni-tools or Lily asking her about Quarian culture.

MASS EFFECT 2:

What does their dossier say: Raised on Mindoir with her bother Aiden Shepard by a single mother, the two years since the attack on the Citadel she has been promoted to Commander and given spectre status soon after.

When/how are they recruited: When Shepard visits Anderson she’ll come in after the meeting and uses her new spectre status to join his mission under the guise of keeping an eye on him for a council.

Where are they on the Normandy: In the lounge with Kasumi

Are they romanceable: No, if Ashley was saved instead of Kaidan she’ll get together with Jacob but if Kaidan is alive they’re still together

How do they react to the PC returning: She’s angry because Anderson is the one who told her, Aiden claims it was to protect her from Cerberus but she insists on coming with him anyway. 

Personal quest: Is already loyal to Aiden when she joins but still has an optional quest of going to the Normandy crash site.

Do they fight with any other companions: Not really she’s pretty neutral with everyone

What files does the Shadow Broker have on them: Video files of all the blasto movies organized by most watched. Messages between her and commander Alenko. Extranet searches for wedding dresses and exotic teas. List of every tech magazine she has a subscription to.

Can they die in the suicide mission, and how: She can if she’s chosen for the biotic barrier for the same reason Miranda and Jacob die if picked for that job. 

MASS EFFECT 3:

When/how are they recruited: Leaves Earth on the Normandy alongside her brother, Kaidan and James.

Where are they on the Normandy: In the lounge but occasionally migrates to the observation deck.

Are they romanceable: No, had gotten married to Kaidan after the suicide mission if she survived and he was saved in me1

Citadel meetup (during the game, where do you meet them on the Citadel and what do you talk about): At the memorial wall, after the coup she can be found there and if is approached her and Shepard will talk about their mother and what happened on Mindoir. 

How does the PC relax with them in the Citadel DLC (ie, buying gifts with EDI, watching the game with James and Vega, etc.): They’d meet up at the arcade and challenge each other to every game there and it ends with Aiden getting her a plush from the claw machine like he would when they were kids.

What do they say to the PC before the final battle: “Ya know...as questionable as your decisions have been over the years I think mom would be proud of you. The crazy old ladies at the orphanage too, everyone always said you’d do great things. To be honest i’ve always felt like I was in your shadow but i’m proud to call you my brother, and happy you let me be a part of this but remember if you die i’ll kick your ass.”

#trilogyweek #lilyshep #aidenshep

[natashasbanner]

maybe we’ll meet again: Chapter 2

Mortals feared her and other immortals, aside from her sisters of course, avoided her at all costs. Macy had grow fond of her life of solitude. But when she crosses paths with a nature god named Harry, her entire world is turned on its head.

Modern Day Greek Myth AU.

A/N: As promised, chapter 2. Thank you to everyone who commented, they were very encouraging. 

Also on AO3

X

Maggie’s tastes were far too extravagant for Macy’s liking, but something she was willing to overlook for the sake of her happiness. On a secluded island, hidden away from the prying eyes of mortals, her sister’s home was nestled at the base of a mountain, overlooking the sea. The house was all glass windows and white marble floors and expensive furnishings. 

Her own home wasn’t exactly humble, but more subtle. 

As she’d expected, the house was overflowing with immortals. Music blasted from every corner and the flow of alcohol seemed endless. 

Macy sat outside by the pool, Cerberus at her feet. He was glamoured again to better fit in the house, but Macy fully intended on setting him free in the jungle later. She was reclined in one of the chaises around the pool, one of the brightly colored concoctions from the bar in one hand. It wasn’t bad, but was lacking in actual alcohol content. 

“Are you just going to sit there all day?” 

Macy glance down to see Mel watching her from the edge of the pool. 

“Maybe,” Macy answered, pushing her sunglasses up her nose. 

“Why don’t you come for a swim?” she asked, splashing water at Macy. “You look like you could use a cool down.” 

Macy rolled her eyes playfully and dropped a hand to Cerberus’ back. “She’s right, the water looks very inviting.” 

Mel’s eyes widened and she backed away from the pool’s edge as Macy smirked. 

“Macy, no,” Mel tried, but it was too late. Cerberus was already on his feet, ready to pounce. 

“Go ahead,” she whispered and lifted her hand. 

He took off toward the pool and Mel barely had time to get out of the way before he launched himself into the water, creating a splash that hinted at the large creature he really was. Macy smiled as he kicked around, licking Mel’s face. 

“Now that doesn’t seem very nice.”  

That voice immediately set Macy’s teeth on edge. Her grip on her glass tightened, but she kept her gaze fixed on her beloved pet tormenting her sister. 

Out of the corner of her eye she saw him sit in the chaise beside her and kick his feet up. 

“Your sister throws a lovely party,” he commented conversationally. “Though I must admit I don’t always make it to as many as I’d like.” 

Macy ignored him and sipped at her drink, now more than ever wishing it was ten times stronger. 

She heard him let out a short laugh. 

“I think we got off on the wrong foot last week,” he said and Macy glanced over at him.

His sunglasses were pushed up into his hair and his green eyes were studying her. Macy felt something stir inside her, a part she thought had long since frozen over. She softened, if only a fraction. 

“I think that might be an understatement,” she said with a scoff. 

He chuckled. “Allow me to introduce myself properly. I’m Harry Greenwood, god of spring and nature.” 

“Clever,” she said flatly, looking back at the pool. 

“I thought so.” 

She glanced over at him, giving him a quick once over. He was wearing ridiculous flowery swim trunks and an almost too white button up shirt, short sleeves this time. It was a bit too on the nose. 

“That would explain your overly cheerful disposition and your soft spot for the whims of mortals.” 

“Yes, well, I tend to look on the brighter side of most things,” he said, tilting his head. “After all, even after the harshest of winters, a flower will still blossom.” 

Macy resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Nature immortals were all the same. 

He laughed and shook his head. “I’m sorry, that sounded incredibly cheesy, even to me.” 

“At least you’re self aware.” She’d give him that. 

“Now that’s a bit hypocritical for someone who looks ready to set fire to the first being that looks your way,” he pointed out, raising his eyebrows pointedly. 

Macy rolled her eyes. “Don’t tempt me.” 

She took another sip from her drink and was disappointed to find it empty. She wrinkled her nose and set the glass aside. 

“I’m Macy,” she told him, looking back at the pool. Cerberus was still kicking around happily now that everyone else had gotten out. She smiled softly. 

“It’s very nice to meet you, Macy.” 

Macy turned to look at him skeptically. “I find that hard to believe.” 

His brow furrowed. “Why’s that?” 

She chuckled humorlessly. “Most immortals give me a wide berth. Look around, aside from my sisters, your the only to come within ten feet.” 

His eyes were soft as he regarded her, a small smile on his lips. She looked away, out at the sun setting on the horizon. 

“If they aren’t avoiding me, they’re plying me with gifts because they want something. More often then not it’s for the return of a mortal lover. Most would call you a fool for even walking over here.” 

She wasn’t sure why she felt compelled to tell him any of that, but it seemed that once the floodgates were open there was no stopping the words from tumbling out. 

“Then I guess I’m a fool,” he said, his gaze dropping to his hands. “Their loss really.” 

Macy blinked, reaching blindly for her empty glass. 

“I need another drink.” 

He was on his feet in an instant, his fingers closing around hers on the glass. 

“Allow me.” 

Macy swallowed and met his eyes for a moment before pulling her hand back. She cleared her throat and nodded her head. 

“Thank you.” 

She watched him until he disappeared into the house. She saw Maggie skipping over and quickly schooled her features. Maggie was grinning and plopped herself down at her feet. 

“You two looked cozy,” Maggie said, looking pointedly at Macy. 

Macy avoided her eye. “I don’t know what you mean.”

Maggie rolled her eyes. “You and Harry, I saw you guys over here. What were you talking about?” 

“His odd infatuation with mortal romance novels.” 

“Fine, don’t tell me.” Maggie pouted. “I’m just happy you came. You need to get out more.” 

This argument again. After a few thousand years, she would think her sisters would let it go. She preferred her solitude, was that such a bad thing?

“I get out enough or did you forget the Underworld is a busy place.” 

“How busy could it be, everyone down there is dead.” 

Macy frowned. “I’m going to let that on slide, but only this once.” 

Maggie sucked in a breath and reached out to touch Macy’s hand. “I’m sorry, I just get worried about you being alone all the time. We both do.” 

She followed Maggie’s gaze to where Mel sat at the edge of the pool watching them. 

“Then it’s a good thing I don’t mind being alone,” Macy said, a small smile tugging at her lips. “Besides, I’m not alone. I have Cerberus.” 

He came trotting over, ever the loyal companion and laid his head in her lap. She scratched behind his ears and he wagged his tail happily. 

“See,” she said looking pointedly at Maggie. “He’s all the company I need.” 

Maggie reached out to pet Cerberus and opened her mouth to say something, but Macy was saved from whatever else she had to say by Harry returning with two drinks in his hands. 

“For you,” he said, holding one out to Macy. 

Macy accepted the drink with a smile while he sat on the chaise, facing Macy and Maggie. 

“It’s good to see you, Har,” Maggie said. “It’s been too long.” 

“I’m afraid I’ve been busy in the mortal world.” 

Macy snorted into her drink and felt his eyes on her, but she ignored him in favor of giving Cerberus her full attention. 

“You’re always so busy,” Maggie said and Macy didn’t have to look up to know that she was pouting. “Like someone else I know.” 

“Some us don’t have our heads in the clouds,” Macy muttered. The earned her a soft chuckle from Harry. 

“I’m gonna go talk to Mel,” Maggie said, standing from Macy’s chair. “You two have fun.” 

Macy watched her go and join Mel on the other side of the pool, but looked away when both pairs of eyes fell on her and Harry. 

“So this is the ferocious beast that guards the Underworld?” 

“Of course,” she said, stroking Cerberus’ back. “I’m taking him down to the beach to let him stretch his legs. Would you like to join us?”

He brought a hand to his chest and smiled. “I’d be honored.” 

X

The moment she’d lifted the glamour, Cerberus took off down the beach all three of his heads barking happily. Harry was thoroughly amused when he returned with a log hanging from one of his mouths and dropped it at their feet. He’d happily obliged and was in an endless game of fetch. 

Despite herself, Macy found it terribly endearing. 

Finally bored with their game, Cerberus started splashing around in the waves and Harry came back over and sat beside her in the sand. 

“He’s incredible,” he said, his eyes still on Cerberus. 

Macy smiled. “Thank you.” 

“Such a shame you have to disguise him.” 

“It’s either that or leave him at home,” she said with a shrug. “He gets anxious if I leave him too long.” 

They fell into a comfortable silence and Macy watched the waves lap at the sand. The sun was just starting to dip below the horizon and she felt a peaceful calm wash over her. She couldn’t remember the last time she just sat and watched the sun set. 

“You know,” Harry spoke softly from her side. “I’ve heard countless tales of the great Ruler of the Underworld, but you’re nothing like I’d imagined.” 

Macy turned her head to look at him. “I take it that’s a good thing?” 

The corner of his mouth turned up in a smile. “A very good thing.” 

“Well you’re exactly what I imagined the god of spring would be like.” 

“And what might that be?” 

Macy tapped her chin, pretending to think for a moment before smirking as she watched the sun finish setting on the horizon. 

“Overly sunny, headache inducing optimism, childlike naivete, a fondness for brightly colored clothing.” She paused, turning her head to catch his smile. “Should I go on?” 

He sucked in a breath and shook his head as he let out a chuckle. “No, I think you pretty much covered it.” 

“It’d be endearing, if it weren’t so predictable.” 

He threw his head back and laughed. “That was almost a compliment. I’m shocked.” 

“I can take it back if you’d like,” she said. 

“Now that would really make me a fool.” He reached out and touched her hand. “I’ve enjoyed your company this evening, Macy.” 

Macy looked down at their hands, an unexplainable warmth filling her chest before she met his eyes again. 

“And I yours,” she told him honestly.  

He leaned closer, his breath mingling with hers. His gaze flicked to her lips and Macy closed the distance that remained between them. Her eyes fluttered closed and she lost herself in the feeling of his lips pressed against her. 

His lips were soft and almost unnaturally warm as they moved against her own. He brought a hand up to cup her cheek as his lips parted, deepening the kiss for only a moment before pulling away. She bit her bottom lip to keep from grinning like a fool when she opened her eyes. 

“I’m afraid I have to go,” he said softly. “But I’d very much like to see you again.” 

Macy looked down to where his hand was still covering hers in the sand. 

“I think that can be arranged.” 

“Meet me for coffee,” he said and squeezed her fingers. “Friday, at noon.” 

She reached out to run her fingers along his jaw before she nodded. “Okay.” 

He turned his head and pressed a kiss to the tips of her fingers. 

“I look forward to it,” he said and disappeared with a pop, leaving a cloud of flower petals in his wake. 

Macy plucked one of the petals out of the sand and rolled it between her fingers. So theatrical, she thought, but a smile tugged at her lips despite herself.

#hacy #macy x harry #my fic #please enjoy :D #and let me know what you think

[thefallenofbajhiri]

LFRP/LFC - Toshinaku

Toshinaku ‘Bajhiri’ (Toshi)

The Basics ––– –

Former Name: Sozoh’a Bajhiri

Age: Appears to be between the age of 26 and 28, true age is unknown. (Possibly Immortal)

Birthday: Believed to be the 29th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon (November 28th, Sagittarius Sun)

Race: Voidsent (Powerful enough to be in the Third Rung of the Hierarchy) trapped in the form of an Au Ra

Gender: Male (He/Him/His Pronouns)

Sexuality: Homosexual, Panromantic

Marital Status: Single, Not Seeking

Server: Crystal Data Center, Mateus

Physical Appearance ––– –

Hair: Long, Feathered and drapes down the length of his back to the base of his tail. Usually left down but will sometimes be tied up into an elegant high ponytail/braided combo. Hair is the color of a rich burgundy that sometimes has a purple shimmer or shine to it in the right lighting and it holds a dark purple hue at the tips for highlights.

Eyes: His eyes match his hair with a deep burgundy colored iris that gets absorbed into the lavender color of the limbal ring around it. His eyes seem to glow with the way the Limbal ring sticks out due to the bright color. Toshi also has slitted pupils like that of a cat.

Height: Extremely tall for an Au Ra standing at an intimidating Eight Foot Nine Inches (8′9)

Build: Mesomorph build, Toshinaku’s body is muscular and well built for his habits and lifestyle which includes dancing and entertaining those who seek out his company in the bedroom. One would describe him as having abs for days with arms that are toned, arms that look as though they could crush a skull if he got the person into a headlock. It has also been mentioned that his legs are quite the sight and many would be envious and want to have such elegant toned legs, his legs however do stand out and look as if they are out of place... as though they should not be there at all.

Distinguishing Marks: The most distinguishing features on Toshinaku’s form are the various sigils that mark it. The biggest of these sigils being the ones on his back and chest with the one on his chest covering up the majority of his breast and stomach while the one on his back starts from the base of his neck and goes down to just above his tail. These sigils lock away the three forms that he has (True Form which is the Lamia/Naga, Cerberus esque form and a Voidal Dragon form). He has various other sigils on his body alongside these and they all seem to give off a rather interesting aether for those who are Aether Sensitive. Other markings include a floral like pattern on his forehead that is a burgundy-purple shade to match his hair and several Keeper like markings along the ridge of his nose, eyes and stripes on his cheeks.

Common Accessories: Hidden away in his silken shawl is a Golden Chain necklace that has three bone arrow charms on it. Each one is a different size with varying adornments attached to it and each one has an engravement on it that ties to a name. The first is for his deceased sister Sizah, which is the least decorated of the three. The second for his former companion Sebha’to Bajhiri which Toshi had altered to better fit his friends desires. And the last for Una’a (Nyr) Bajhiri, who was his greatest inspiration and role model and someone that he looked up to before he changed to what he is now. Toshi also wears a variety of golden jewelry on his form so that he can attract attention when he needs to.

Personal ––– –

Profession: Master Alchemist and Engineer though he rarely tinkers in Engineering these days and mostly focuses on the Alchemy. His Alchemy is primarily focused on genetics and genetic altering properties which has lead to him being a chemical creator that will alter a beings appearance/genetic code, conjures up his own personal Fantasias. Belly Dancer and Entertainer in Ul’dah, Male Prostitute.

Hobbies: Singing (In private, usually lullabies that his mother sung to him), Dancing, Being an absolute asshole, Killing Things which is not good, Various other things that may or may not be considered hobbies.

Languages: Common and Huntspeak (Miqo’te), he also can understand Voidsent and various other races. Toshi has the tendency to roll his R’s and draw out his S’s when he is extremely angered or his emotions are getting the better of him, so he sounds like a purring snake.

Residence: Nomadic however he has a somewhat permanent room in The Hourglass in Ul’dah. 

Birthplace: What is now known as ‘The Dead Forest’, a large forested area deep in the North Shroud close to the borders of Coerthas.

Religion: N/A

Patron Deity: If asked he will say that he does not have a Patron Deity but before his change it was Menphina.

Fears: Toshi doesn’t openly discuss his fears and many would think that he actually doesn’t have any fears because of how well he hides them. His biggest fear, which he does his best to keep hidden, is losing those that have returned to him in some way and also losing those he has somehow managed to make friends with recently. With his other fear being attached or close to others and showing emotions that he once buried away again.

Relationships ––– -

Spouse: N/A

Children: N/A

Parents: Sozoh Bajhiri (Deceased, Keeper of the Moon), Isuh’a Vethe (Unknown, Thought to be a Keeper, in reality was Cuchulainn)

Siblings: Sizah (Eldest, Deceased), Rosah (Older, Deceased), Vekhe and Zahveh (Twins, Younger, Deceased)

Other Relatives: Various other members of the Bajhiri Clan

Pets: Various Voidal ‘pets’ including a Beady Eye that he has named Kuso (AKA Shit), all of which are lucky that he hasn’t just killed them yet to use their parts for his Alchemy.

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer. * Anything in Italics are generally seen in private or in certain situations.

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between /  Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: Overall Toshi doesn’t really smoke, he has little reason to do so and generally avoids it. Drugs: While Toshi does work with various chemicals and such he is not really the sort to do any actual drugs so to speak. Alcohol: Social for the most part, he’ll drink with company but that’s about it since for him a lot of things that work on mortals don’t really work for him all that much.

RP Hooks ––– –

Voidsent in Disguise - Toshinaku is a Voidsent in 'disguise' for the most part. His Aether can give it away easily for anyone who is sensitive to such things or those who can easily see Aether. While he doesn’t truly try and hide what he is, Toshi will generally be cryptic and give ‘hints’ as to what he could be. For those who are sensitive to Aether they will likely also be able to note that the Sigils on his body are the reason for his current form and likely pick up on the fact that they were done by a White Mage. Recently however these sigils have started to change and are actually feeding on his Aether and showing signs of ‘Light’ contamination.

Formerly of the Bajhiri Clan - Not much is known about how Toshi became what he is today, he has kept the Clan Name for whatever reason and was once a Keeper of the Bajhiri clan. Any Bajhiri's out there might be wondering what the heck this Au Ra is doing with their clan name and are certain to ask questions. They might also have heard of someone who went by the name of Sozoh'a and how his entire clan just 'vanished' one day, various ghost stories have sprung up due to the ‘Dead Forest’ which is where he once lived. Toshi’s Mother Sozoh was also an extremely social character and paid visits to most of the other Bajhiri clans within the Shroud and Coerthas, she also helped as a bit of a Midwife of sorts and helped with kits being born. 

Sigils and The Cursed Form - All of Toshinaku's forms have been sealed away from him through an array of seals and sigils that spance his entire body. The most notable ones being on his back and chest as they cover the entirety of the area. All of these seals appear to have been burnt into his body and then filled with a strange ink. He is seeking a way to break this seal so that he can be free.

Personal Entertainer and Belly Dancer in Ul’dah - One has to make money somehow and Toshinaku has had to learn how to adapt to this world and to make a living somehow. While he does make a good bit of money from his Alchemy and more specifically the Fantasias that he ‘sells’ where he truly shines is his ways as being a personal entertainer for people. He is very skilled at Belly Dancing and even better with the more... provocative side of things. One can easily find him in Limsa Lominsa or Ul'dah performing and might even have heard of him at one point or another because he is good at what he does.

Suggestions? - Have any Suggestions? I am always open to ideas! I am pretty much always open to just about any type of RP be it simple slice of life kind of things to the more dark and violent side of things. Ask and we'll see if we can hash something out! Do keep in mind that a lot of Toshi’s content is generally Dark Theme’d with elements of Horror in it. While he can certainly be fun and entertaining a lot of his content is dark and usually for mature audiences overall.

Contact Information/About the Mun  ––– –

* Currently my Main Blog is ToxicCreed which is where my Asks and Follows will come from. My Main, Multi-Muse tumblr for FFXIV is @thedarkestdragonknight​. I try and keep things to each of the blogs but I will reblog content from Toshi’s to my main FF blog from time to time.

* I love to Roleplay however I am an extremely shy person with severe anxieties and various other bad brain gremlins that make it hard for me to interact. I have a lot of experience with RP and for the most part have been doing so ever since the days of NeonDragonArt’s forums which is where I started out and I was roughly 13-14 years old back then and I am now 32 years old. Needless to say, I’ve been around and I have likely seen it ‘all’ for the most part and I will not be stopping any time soon though I do have those lulls where I will take a break and come back to it.

* For the most part my schedule is ALL over the place and I am generally online whenever I happen to be awake. Most of the time the easiest way to contact me is through DM’s on Tumblr and I’ll generally see them when I am up as I am constantly ‘surfing’ the tumbles. 

* I suffer from a lot of sleep problems and generally am a bit of a ‘night owl’ so to speak. I tend to sleep throughout the day and am generally awake anywhere from 1pm-6pm and am usually up all night because of it. Again, if you want to contact me you are free to shoot me a DM on here since that is the easiest form of contact for me as I keep my Discord fairly private.

* I live on the East Coast and my Timezone is EST/EDT. Again my schedule varies so you are likely to catch me at any point throughout the day.

* I tend to prefer Ask Prompts for starters or just RPing on tumblr in general as it is by far the easiest for me to do. I am more than willing to do other RPs such as In-Game and the like but overall, Tumblr is the best for me in regards to actual Roleplays. Discord RP is reserved for very close friends.

What I’m Looking For ––– –

Overall I’m pretty much open to a variety of RPs and generally open to anything that anyone is willing to do. What I am looking for in regards to Toshi is for the most part various interactions with a variety of people. Please note that overall Toshi’s themes are very dark and theme’d around horror so he’s not exactly everyone’s cup of tea so to speak. You can get a general idea for many of his interactions by looking at his Socialization page and checking out the tags there which have various RPs with my wonderful friends. You can also check out the various writing that I have done for the FFXIV 2019 Writing though do keep in mind that these have a lot of DARK content with a lot of Horror elements that include graphic gore, etc. 

Toshi is a bit of a mixed bag of tricks and while I do prefer the Dark content that I put out with him overall please know that I am willing to do more than just that. With a lot of his recent RPs he has developed a bit of a ‘softer’ side towards some people so you could be lucky and find him having a fairly ‘good’ day so to speak. Overall, it’s whatever you are comfortable with and whatever you would like to do! I am open to many things and pretty much just want to have fun and share this boy with others who would enjoy seeing him.

Some things that do interest me are the potentials that could come from Toshi running into a Sin Eater/Lightwarden, people from the first, generally things involving Light, etc.

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[7classyantiquestores]

Mass Effect Series TPK

One of my recent playthroughs of Mass Effect was dedicated to the goal of “kill as many teammates as possible while still making it to the end of ME3 and still technically winning the game”. I used the Genesis DLC to kill Wrex and the Virmire casualty Kaiden, as well as a combo of skipping every possible side quest and a surprisingly complex strategy to kill all but two teammates in ME2, allowing Shepard to live to ME3. In this case I left Thane and Miranda alive. In addition to the loss of those characters who can die in the last game (Thane, Miranda, and the Virmire survivor Ashley), I’ve found a lot of really interesting tidbits by having the majority of the major side characters gone. 

ME3 Results

Unsurprisingly, the overall story dynamic is a lot less for having over two-thirds of the cast removed. Side missions lack the additional motivations, and scenes normally filled by reminiscing or long-standing character interaction are replaced with cut and dry, down to business cut-scenes. 

Surprisingly, almost no dialogue references the staggering losses from the last game. The occasional comment is made by other squad mates who knew them, but not much from Shepard. 

This is a great way to really appreciate and love the cast. You never know what a good thing you have until they’re all dead. I cheered out loud when the normal team lineup came up on my other file. You’ll be surprised, you even miss the boring or annoying ones. 

Team composition is much more challenging, with only EDI, James, and Liara available as squad mates. These three can only be killed with low enough EMS on the final run, and EDI in the Destroy ending also.

In Priority: Palavan, no replacement is given for Garrus, and no squad mate is sent back to the Normandy when it experiences trouble. Some of Garrus’ dialogue in the first half of the mission is given to the Turian general. Additionally, Liara will comment wondering where Garrus would be if he were here...probably in the thick of it. 

In Grissom Academy: Emergency Evacuation, Jack is replaced as the students’ leader by Jason Prangley, who proves himself to be a surprisingly capable biotic and leader. Making it all the sadder when he is shot after saving Rodriguez at the end of the mission. You also are able to hear additional dialogue. Rodriguez, having just killed for the first time, will ask a hard question of Shepard when you first encounter the students in Orion Hall. 

In Priority: Sur’Kesh, Wreav remains as the Wrex stand-in, creating a slightly more hostile, slightly less controlled environment for the talks. On Sur’Kesh itself, STG agent Paddok Wiks takes Mordin’s place quite completely, having been the spy, helping Shepard evacuate Bakara, and coming aboard to work on the genophage cure. Interesting that Mordin wasn’t the only Salarian motivated enough to make a change in the Krogan situation. Wiks also has his own take on why helping the Krogan is the right choice and some altered dialogue due to his surprisingly different character. 

In Attican Traverse: Krogan Team, Grunt is replaced by Urdnot Dagg. Dagg is an older Krogan, chosen for his post as a feared and respected soldier, and shows himself an enthusiastic fighter, even jealous of Shepard for earning the Reapers’ attention as enemies. Actually a great one-off character. Unlike Grunt, however, he is impossible to save, overcome by Ravagers while buying Shepard time to escape. 

In Priority: Tuchanka, most of the story will proceed the same. Paddok Wiks successfully synthesizes a cure and discovers the sabotage if you don’t tell him. Apparently someone else wouldn’t have gotten it wrong. That said, without Maelon’s data, Eve dies. Lacking both Eve and Wrex, it makes more sense not to cure the genophage, since all fingers then point to a Krogan revenge streak. Paddok is relatively easy to persuade to that end, and the conversation about it provides an interesting point of view on the subject as well. 

In Priority: Citadel II, Thane still saved the Salarian councilor, since he was one of my two survivors of ME2 (as he dies here). However, after skipping most of the side quests and interactions, you can be forced into killing the Virmire survivor in the facedown at the end of the mission. This unlocks some new dialogue with both Liara and with Joker and EDI, reminiscing and questioning over the loss. 

In Gellix: Science Lab (the ex-Cerberus scientists), Dr. Webber drags the injured scientist out at the beginning, and it’s a little harder for you to convince Brynn you’re not Cerberus. A mix between Brynn and random scientists pick up Jacob’s important lines and actions. Same events besides. Pretty dry overall. 

In Lesuss: Monastery (Ardat-Yakshi), it proceeds mostly the same, just excluding Samara’s scenes. Difference being a line from Falere referencing her death, and different dialogue with the same at the mission end, though Falere still ends up staying at the Monastery and Rila still ends up dying. 

In Priority: Geth Dreadnought, Admiral Xen will accompany you in Tali’s place. This leads to some altered dialogue and points of view on the proceedings, and Xen is actually quite funny. Legion is replaced by “Geth VI”, who is a disappointingly exact copy of Legion in every way except lacking the experiences with Shepard and company. The Geth Fighter Squadron mission is also the same, just lacking the one clip with Legion meeting Shepard. 

In Priority: Rannoch, the first part goes as usual until the final scene. Having conveniently crash-landed on Rannoch, Admiral Raan replaces Tali in the Geth-Quarian showdown. Without Tali or Legion present, it is impossible to call off the Quarian forces after allowing the Geth upgrade, leading to the destruction of the Quarian fleet. Raan also shoots herself. It kinda sucks. 

Priority: Thessia is, surprisingly, no different. Guess they really know how to protect plot important characters. 

In Priority: Horizon, most proceeds the same until the end. A non-ME2-loyal, unwarned, unaided Miranda will be mortally injured by Kai Leng and ultimately die after the confrontation with her father. However, Oriana is still able to be freed, and shares a touching farewell with her sister prior to Miranda’s death. Miranda then entrusts her safety to Shepard. There’s also a sad conversation with Joker afterwards where he lists many of the friends you’ve had die so far, asking how long before it’s just “you and me against the whole Reaper fleet?” Not long, Joker, not long. 

The Citadel DLC felt the losses more than anything else so far, but the core crew (unkillable to this point) means the story is just the same. It’s still funny and charming, although it’s painfully obvious that it was written for a much larger crew. Sadly, although not unexpectedly considering it’s a DLC, no references are made to lost teammates through the entire run. 

In the first leg of Citadel missions, Liara comes in as the first companion, taking the “nice outfit” line, James shows up to grenade launcher the enemy shuttle instead of Wrex (and later is smugly proud at his chance to rescue Shep), and EDI is the only extra squadmate Joker brings in. In the casino follow-on, I brought James, triggering an amusing scene where he and Brooks flirt and walk in arm-in-arm, making Shepard third wheel.

In Citadel Archives, we see a sad attempt to keep all three teams, with my chosen two squadmates in Team Shepard, Brooks and the third squadmate in Team Mako, and in Team Hammerhead comes...Cortez (granted, decked in some sick battle armor) along with some random marine lady???, who only appears in the background from time to time to convince you Cortez isn’t alone, but doesn’t appear in cutscenes. They really stretched so they didn’t have to have new dialogue for less teams. 

In Citadel: Party, I did energetic/quiet/quiet. Luckily with James, Cortez, Joker, EDI, Traynor, and Liara, the even numbers mean there’s always someone for each person to talk to. First part is much the same conversations as with a full group, just thinner crowd and less dialogue. The second part you can see Joker and Traynor jokingly argue over EDI, after which they agree to never speak of it again, while Cortez unsuccessfully offers to make EDI a drink, and Liara and James have the obligatory SR-1 vs SR-2 talk downstairs. In the final part, Traynor tries to temper EDI and Glyph’s attempt to make curry, Cortez and Joker argue over who’s the better pilot, and James and Liara play poker. The photo is funny, since they could definitely have all fit on the couch, but game mechanics mean you get Cortez and James awkwardly standing in the back alone while the others sit down. At the end, since my Shep was unromanced, Joker delivers the farewell and “good ride” speech, which is sweet. 

In Priority: Cerberus Headquarters, a unit called Legion Assassin appears, since I handed Legion over to Cerberus in ME2, but he’s easy to fight, and everything is the same besides. 

And finally, we get to Priority: Earth. 

For the most part, the story proceeds as intended. Like all other major missions before, all the vital characters for this mission live until this point. But here’s the breakdown on how it went:

Corez dies, having not talked with him. Victus and Wreav make their appearances for their respective peoples, and a Geth Prime is present in the war room to brief on the Geth status, lacking Tali or Legion. No one sounds particularly optimistic. Without Eve, Wreav sounds like he’s already making preparations for war on the galaxy, but also drops hints that the Genophage cure isn’t working. The three remaining companions can be engaged as usual, with no additional lines. 

When the time comes for the final push, James and Liara are knocked out by the truck while dashing for the beam, and then Shepard can only watch horrified as a direct hit from Harbinger takes them out. Climbing up to the Citadel and using the Destroy ending removes EDI, the Geth, and the Reapers. The low EMS rating means that most all life is vaporized from the surface of Earth, the Normandy catches fire and is severely damaged when the Crucible wave hits it, and no one is seen exiting it after it crashes. 

Hackett’s speech at the end, while admitting the victory, also shows multiple scenes of the destruction, and expresses some concerns about the future of the galaxy.

“We knew this war would test us. We knew the chances of victory were slim at best. But we are victorious. The Reapers are defeated. We deployed every strategy, fought every battle, sent every soldier and hero to the brink. We held nothing back. Now, it's up to the survivors to rebuild, to start again. I only hope the lessons learned in this war don't die along with those of us who fought to win it.”

Our final death tally:

Wrex and Kaiden killed in Mass Effect. 

All companions except for Miranda and Thane, as well as Dr. Chakwas and Kelley killed in Mass Effect 2. 

In Mass Effect 3...

Lost Eve and faked the Genophage cure, ensuring the failure of the Krogan people.

Thane killed, Miranda killed, and kill Ashley.

Sided with the Geth, causing the obliteration of the Quarian people.

Lost Cortez, Liara, and James at the end. 

Destroy ending kicked the Geth and EDI.

Low EMS vaporized most of Earth and left the rest of the Normandy crew ostensibly dead.

And last but not least, Shepard down.

Complete TPK.

My review: 

All in all, fun and surprisingly challenging to achieve, and resulted in many interesting differences from the typical route. On the impressive side, the game can self-correct solidly enough to carry the same story after losing nearly the entire cast. On the disappointing side, with only one or two exceptions, the story self-corrects so well that it hardly acknowledges your many losses. But overall, worth a playthrough! And, most importantly, I succeeded at the world’s most depressing Citadel party. 

My work here is done. 

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[clairen45]

Who Let the Dogs out? A story of wolves and dogs in Star Wars

This meta was a long-time coming and prompted by @blacklakeinavalley. I always keep my promises, no matter how long it takes me, so here it goes.

Wolves or Dogs?

There have been some awesome metas on wolves in relation with Rey and Kylo more particularly, notably by resident she-wolf extraordinaire @raven-maiden (I am using the term in the most reverent way possible!). I also plead guilty to a meta I did with parallels between the Company of Wolves movie and the ST. I won’t necessarily go back to all the cool theories that have been made about wolf behaviors in Kylo and Rey, but I will draw the following distinctions, though:

in terms of symbolism, per se, there are not so many differences between wolves and dogs. There are both qualities and flaws associated with these particular animals. The qualities and the flaws are, more often than not, interestingly the same from a certain point of view

Qualities: fertility, sexual desire and power, fidelity/loyalty (to partner, pack, or master), fierceness, intelligence

Flaws: debauchery and savagery.

They are both considered chtonian divinities, that is to say linked with the “underground”, or the realm of death and Hell. Think of Cerberus, for instance, the mythical Hell hound, or Anubis in the Egyptian mythology. Which means that, as a symbol, it means both death and the potential for rebirth. The dog can guide the soul back out of Hell , or guide it through its journey into Hell (something usually called a psychopomp creature) . Dogs and wolves are usually associated with elements such as the moon, fire, and the earth. So, water (the moon is considered a watery element), fire, and earth.

So on the one hand heralds or bringers of death through destruction and carnage, and on the other hand, companions, fierce parents, and bringers of life. Life, death, decay that brings new life, peace, violence etc... Very ambivalent creatures that are either loved and revered, or despised and deemed as impure and dangerous.

If there is no huge distinction between wolves and dogs as far as symbolism goes, I would say there is a big one to draw, though. A dog, after all, is a domesticated wolf. What it gains in familiarity and companionship for mankind, it loses in grandeur and nobility. Also, this 4-legged favorite pet moniker is often used to insult people. A “bitch” is not in itself derogatory: after all, originally it just means a female dog. Yet, it is anything but when you apply it to a woman. Same goes with “dogs”. When you call someone a “dog”, except when you are the Snoop, this is usually not to sing their praises. Note that some people will even go as far as sometimes changing the spelling to avoid confusion: “dawg”... And what about “mongrel”, or “cur”? Dawg be darned, what about “rabid cur” for one?

Die, Jedi dogs!

So, in our beloved Galaxy far far away, this is how dogs find their way into the story and the mythos. On the battle of Geonosis, in ROTS, as C3P0 finds himself -as usual- flustered and confused after a mixing up of his body parts with a battle droid, he utters these very lines.

No wonder that the “dogs” get involved in an insult. Dogs are the persisting attribute of all the "wretched hive of scum and villainy”:

The bounty hunter Bossk and his ship called Hound’s tooth

The bounty hunter Embo and his hound called Marrok

That one has got a really interesting story in itself. The species is called Anooba, and is native of Tatooine, which of course will link straight to Anakin and Luke. The name is also full of possibilities: it probably comes from a medieval tale, the tale of Sir Marrok, who was a werewolf.

The vicious Corellian hound used in Solo by Moloch and his gang. BTW, one of the hound was “played” by one of “GOT’s direwolves” ... Funny thing.

Not to mention THIS famous dog in SW lore:

Oh, yea, this is happening. Because, ANH called it right away when Leia served this line to Tarkin about her papa:

Governor Tarkin. I should have expected to find you holding Vader's leash.

As mighty as the Dark Lord has become in the SW universe and collective psyche, this awesome and powerful villain is presented as nothing more but a dog. Maybe not quite the poodle, but still a dog. Obedient, trained, who will bite only when his master commands. Gives the word “MASTER” quite another meaning, not just as an apprentice, but literally as seen from a dog’s perspective.

So, no surprise then to see the term re-employed by Snoke to talk about Hux, when he calls him a rabid cur in TLJ. Interesting also that the one using a reference to being “tied at the end of a string”, aka a leash, is also Hux, the rabid cur. Except, that, well, there is indeed an implicit distinction to make. Kylo is also, in many respects, as much a dog to Snoke’s bidding as Hux. Many viewers would even expect Snoke to call Kylo the rabid cur instead, given the tantrums we were privy to in TFA. But he doesn’t call him a rabid cur, and that’s the whole point. In Snoke’s mind, there is nothing rabid about Kylo -though people would have assumed as much- and he is certainly not a cur. A cur, after all, like a mongrel is clearly used to define a mixed breed. The term “rabid cur” is derogatory on two levels.

When referring to Kylo, Snoke is a bit more complicated. There is, on the one hand, the idea that, contrary to Hux, Kylo is valued as “pure breed”, a prized possession cultivated for “the potential of his bloodline”. Purity of blood (damn you midichlorians) being also alluded to, and mocked, by Luke when he talks to Rey about his failure to be a master to Kylo. Yet, at the same time, Snoke keeps on chastising Kylo for being a fraud. He is not the pure breed he expected. He has the feeling he got a mongrel that was tainted by the Solo blood. Hence the insistance of erasing Han Solo of the picture and denying him and his legacy. Yep, Ben Organa Solo is a mixed breed. Snoke wants a pure breed, maybe even a wolf. Pure blood. Untainted, untampered with. Leader of the pack. Well, that’s the project. A wolf and no lapdog.

Or not... Because, this is a little something I found on The astroly Web about the wolf and symbolism, and I will say it is quite interesting:

What I love about this portrait of Kylo as a wolf is that you get some of Kylo and some of what he could have been as Ben Solo. Some of the qualities remain, such as the sense of mystery, exuberance, instinctive and shrewdness. But most of it has been ironically ruined by his lack of self confidence. So as a wolf, he is not complete. The compassion bit really got me because it is the one thing that Snoke reproaches him with... Is he a wolf, or a dog in wolf’s clothing? Or a dog that dreams of being a wolf? Half and half, mayhaps?

Good dog! a rehabilitation

So are there any positive references to dogs in SW yet? Yep.

Anyways, dogs have always been part of the Star Wars mythos, altough not necessarily the obvious way. Take Chewbacca for instance. There would not be Chewbacca as we know him had it not been for George Lucas’s faithful pet, Indiana (who can also be thanked for giving the famous adventurer his moniker). Allegedly, Lucas got the inspiration for Chewie, Han’s copilot, when seeing his wife leave on her car with their huge dog on the copilot seat.

Funny thing is no dog played any part in Chewie’s distinctive sounds, which turn out to be recordings from a bear,a walrus, a badger, a lion, and a seal. The fact remains that Chewie exemplifies the dog’s most praised qualities throughout the saga: as a staunch and loyal friend, as a source of love and comfort (the famous Chewie hugs), and as a protector. Yes, just like dogs, Chewie can be fierce and defend his friends.

You could also argue that there are other examples of companions who exemplify the same doglike qualities in the movies. Droids such as R2D2 and BB8 just fit the model. Loyalty, check; defense, check; huggable, check. The perfect pets and companions. It says a lot that Chewie and R2 are the characters that have endured the longest in the general scope of the saga: R2 appearing in episode 1, and Chewie in episode 3, which make them the only ones that have recurring roles in the three trilogies (Chewie also scores Solo and R2 Rogue One).

There is a subversion of “dogs” as an insult that is quite interesting in the ST. Maybe it starts from this “Die Jedi dogs”, which is quite an oxymoron: the one time it is used as an insult it is to the people that are normally the golden moral standard, and also uttered by someone who is always all too polite and all too diplomatic. Also also, it is not totally incorrect as you could view the Jedi as the guard dogs of the Republic...

But wait, all that was before the ST. In the ST we get brand new examples of dogs and doglike behavior to ponder. Take Rey, for instance. Sitting there, loyally, on Jakku, waiting for her parents to return, a behavior not so different from the countless examples of dogs keeping watch on their dead masters’ graves (like that little famous Scottish from Edinburgh, Greyfriar’s Bobby, who even got his statue to commemorate). After all, this is exactly Rey’s place: Jakku is pictured as a graveyard, a place that is described literally in the novelization as where “technology came to die”. And where does she make a house for herself? As @blacklakeinavalley pointed it out to me in her original ask, in an AT-AT walker which is called non the less: the Hellhound!!!! 

Seriously, like, of all the stupidest dumb names this is the one they picked! An appropriate one, to boot, since the At-AT has always had that distinctive look that made it look like a dog... And I have always been intrigued by this particular rendering with a little girl holding an At-At on a leash...

So, yes, the dog. Here really the corpse of a hound. But symbolism is not lost here... Death that feeds off new life, reborn out of hell... And who could this hellhound be, pray? Well, it gets even better when you know that this particular Hellhound was part of a ship called the Interrogator... Interrogator, mind you, and not something as dreadful as, say, an inquisitor. No, the Interrogator is quite a good one because who is the interrogator since the beginning of TFA? Ummm? Who else but our boy who “interrogates” Lor San Tekka, and Poe, and well... eventually Rey. Rey makes a home for herself there. It’s like Kylo is her home already... ain’t it cute...Also, Kylo as a dog, a “hellhound” is a good one as his job at the beginning is somehow to “hunt down” Luke, sniff his trace throughout the galaxy if you will, and then fetch the information back to Snoke. Good boy Kylo eventually fetches quite another prey... Even though again, Kylo seems more like the wolf at the begining of the story to Rey the dog... Look at the symbolism of the dog from The Astrology Web

Adventure, patience, hardworking!!!! You need to spend more time with your family!!!!!

There was yet another girl that exhibited some interesting doglike behavior in the ST, in a positive way. Unfortunately the scene got cut out. But when Rose bites the finger of Hux on the Supremacy as he mocks her and her system, this is an interesting one. Dog fight, right? What better way to get back at the rabid cur than bite him back?

Wolves will show the way

And then there are wolves in SW Rebels. When I did a piece on birds in SW, I mentioned the convor but as I hadn’t watched any of the Clone Wars or SW Rebels episodes yet, so I had no idea how truly symbolic these specific creatures could be. Careful not to make the same mistake again, and time to tie it in. Wolves (and thus in a way dogs) play quite an important part in these two series. Time to focus on Mortis then, and the World between worlds, introduced to us in SW Rebels. I think it is obvious that this is a very important addition to the SW universe. How they will eventually exploit it in ix is hard to say, yet, but the possibilities are huge in the expanded universe that Disney is preparing between the new shows and comics, and possibly future movies.

Ok, so, I don’t want to get too much into a detailed explanation (too long and complicated and some have done a good job on that already), but, as a reminder, Mortis is introduced in season 3 of Clone Wars to Anakin, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan as a mythical/mystical realm of the Force, dominated by three figures: the Father (the balance), the daughter (the light side), and the son (the dark side). Cool thing, even though we don’t get the convor and the wolf but rather a griffin and a bat, there is a moment when a wolf is plainly visible on the right next to the father:

And then, years later, comes SW Rebels. And so we get Ahsoka followed by a convor, which turns out to be the totem spirit of the daughter. Birds are therefore linked with the light side of the Force, the Eros, the life force, the one that points to protection and life. Which is really the whole point I made in my bird meta anyways (especially with porgs). So one would naturally assume that the wolf, as the creature associated with  the son, the dark side of the Force, represents death, Thanatos, the impulse for destruction, the symbolic triad of the Force being the convor, the snake, and the wolf as depicted on the mural uncovered in SW Rebels in quite an Indiana Jonesque formula (evil guy covets mystical artefact that will give him superhuman powers):

But then, there is more than meets the eye... Because the wolves we actually get in the SW universe are not pictured as merely destructive powers. Quite the opposite. In SW Rebels, the wolves give access to a portal, the world between worlds, with a potential to alter past, present, and future. They truly are psychopomp creatures that guide a lost soul (here Ezra) through a world that can be at best described as a vacuum...

And there are the other wolves to reckon with.

Wolffe, the clone trooper commander, linked to Ahsoka and Anakin, one of the few who refused to be part of the code 66 protocol and became rogue, the one who lost an eye (a very symbolic type of mutilation), and lives like Rey in a modified AT-AT. which thus makes Wolffe a link of continuity between the different generations and arcs within the SW universe and saga.

The Loth-Wolves which are featured on the mural of Mortis and frame the portal to the world between worlds. Loth wolves have the ability to communicate with humans, are strongly connected with the Force, and seem to become a vessel for the soul of Kanan Jarrus after his death. Again, the psychopomp.

What to make of it eventually... well... it all depends on what type of creatures we get in IX. Keep you eyes peeled out for birds, wolves, and dogs. But mostly keep your eyes open for Porgs. Always.

To conclude, for your appreciation, this is from a photoshoot Daisy Ridley did for Vogue in 2017 .... The girl that walks with wolves... one black, one white, no less..

#star wars symbolism #wolves and dogs in star wars #star wars meta #reylo fandom #star wars parallels

[rem-is-best-almond]

[Review] Dance with Devils Roen Lilyknight’s route

The game’s unlockable character and the route that contains the most spoilers. Roen is a mysterious blue haired dude who is actually Rem’s pet pomeranian. His true form is that of a Cerberus who’s in charge of watching over the Gates of hell. He’s also a walking spoiler as he is the one that drops the bomb about Ritsuka being the Grimoire in the left door routes and also takes up the position of a secondary villain. There’s a lot and I mean A LOT of positive reviews on this route and it does truly live up to the praise. Just wished the writer actually kept this level of writing consistent throughout the entire game…

[Spoilers under the cut , this is a summary of his whole route, including some CGs]

Left Door routes:     Rem  Lindo 

Right Door Routes:  Mage  Urie  Shiki

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After the revelation about Ritsuka, Rem made a temporary truce with Lindo to protect her from Roen after his first attempt at abducting her. Despite that, Roen is capable of teleporting in and out of Ritsuka’s home however he pleases cause apparently, Lindo’s exorcist barrier looks like swiss cheese to him. He makes a deal with Ritsuka that if she ‘reserves’ the grimoire for him to give it to his beloved Maksis-sama then he’ll tell her where her mother is. Ritsuka reluctantly agrees to it for the sake of her mother and puts her demon repelling items to good use. Even so, Urie was able to invade her dreams due to her taking her pendant off during bed time one night. Roen comes to the rescue and scolds her for taking off her pendant. He manages to teleport her out of Urie’s dream carnival back to her room but is nowhere to be seen after. Because of this, Ritsuka realises that Rem had broken the truce with Lindo and starts being wary of him.

The next day, Ritsuka bumps into Roen at school and thanks him for saving her but he’s like ‘I’m still not going to tell you where your mother is no matter how friendly you are to me’. Just like in the anime, Ritsuka ends up getting kidnapped by Mage and he brings her to the top of the Tokyo tower. She threatens him with her pendant and ring but Mage just laughs it off. Roen comes to save her again calling her an idiot for always getting kidnapped when he told her to learn to protect herself. They end up escaping from Mage by hiding inside another dimension that Roen created.

 There he tells her about Maksis and Ritsuka realises just how important Maksis is to him so she starts being more cooperative to reserve the Grimoire for Roen. They teleport back out of the dimension and are confronted by Rem himself.  At first , he thinks Roen was at his usual devious plans but after Ritsuka calls out on his betrayal to the truce and says that she wanted to trust Roen, he leaves the fight much to Roen’s surprise. He also calls off the other three from ever making moves on kidnapping Ritsuka.

Despite that, Shiki doesn’t listen to Rem and teleports both Ritsuka and Roen to his art gallery because he wants to have his fun with them. Since his magic targets Ritsuka’s emotional vulnerability, he triggers her by telling her how she’s been betrayed by people who she trusted and loved so that she and Roen would be trapped in his barrier. Thankfully, Roen manages to get her to snap out of it and using a painting of the Grimoire, they both managed to use its powers along with Roen’s to teleport out from Shiki’s barrier. Because of this, Roen is greatly weakened and thus, reverts back to his pom form and is unconscious. Ritsuka ends up taking him in as Lindo just so happens to be at Exorcist training camp for three days so Ritsuka has the house all to herself. During his stay, Ritsuka can’t resist the urge to floof him every 5 minutes to satisfy her wish to have a dogge much to Roen’s dismay and complaints X’DD

She leaves him outside of a Grocery store to go get some dog necessities for him and an exorcist immediately recognizes him as a devil. He chases Roen as the poor pup recalls of his dark past of being hunted down by stronger devils. Fortunately, Ritsuka spots them so she throws dog milk all over the exorcist and grabs Roen and run. Because of this, Roen starts wondering why Ritsuka is treating him so kindly when he’s been mean and harsh on her all this time. Eventually, he’s able to revert back to his human form and teleport the both of them back to the house. Because Ritsuka’s feet were hurting from running from the exorcist, Roen offers to help her massage it and gives her a kiss on her leg as thanks for saving him.

Since he has recovered, he plans to leave but Ritsuka tells him to stay if he doesn’t have anywhere to go home to. He revolts by saying that she was foolish for wanting to befriend a devil and reveals to her his true intentions of killing her once her birthday arrives as in order to get the Grimoire, every drop of her blood was needed. This leaves her shocked and heartbroken because yet another person betrayed her trust. The school festival rolls around and Ritsuka is still brooding over Roen’s revelation. At the Dance, he comes up to her out of nowhere and seeing how emo she was, he teleports them both to the empty third library. He offers her a dance and Ritsuka questions his intentions for treating her so kindly. He says he doesn’t know and this makes her mad so she leaves.

Devil Route:

Lindo, Azuna and Ritsuka are attacked by the Exorcists from the Exorcist Society on the way home. They end up getting captured back to the Exorcist society where they chain all four of Ritsuka’s limbs up and demand her to confess her sins. When she doesn’t, they bring in Lindo and Azuna to watch her get stabbed in her limbs multiple times . Fortunately,Roen comes to the rescue and amidst the chaos, Azuna gets killed for shielding Ritsuka from one of the Exorcists. This triggers an outburst from Ritsuka and the exorcist society is destroyed. Roen ends up bringing an unconscious Ritsuka and Lindo back to the third library. After talking with Lindo for a bit, Roen leaves the room and questions his goal to kill Ritsuka. Meanwhile, Ritsuka dreamt that she was talking to a black book who reveals to her that she’s half devil and that if she hated seeing the ones she cherished hurt, she should take matters into her own hands and kill those who meant harm to them. When she wakes up, she cooly asks Roen to take her to where her mother is and promises him that after all is over, he’s free to take the grimoire from her.

Devil end 2 (Bad end):

Roen and Ritsuka head to the Vampire’s castle and face off with Jek. As Roen handles Jek on his side, Ritsuka runs to find her mother and when she does, it turns out that Maria had already turned into a Vampire. She starts attacking Ritsuka and this makes Ritsuka fall into a state of disbelief, triggering an outburst of her powers and this ends up killing Maria. Because of this, Ritsuka fuses herself with the Grimoire’s powers  and kills all the Vampires that are after her. After the bloody massacre, Ritsuka tells Roen that she no longer is Ritsuka Tachibana nor the Grimoire and has turned into a Monster instead but Roen decides to pledge eternal loyalty to her as he feels that he is partially responsible for Ritsuka turning out this way. In the epilogue, The other devils comment on how Ritsuka’s now the cruel queen of the demon realm and has an unquenchable thirst for destruction. She and Roen now drink tea regularly while the world burns at their feet. (This end was oddly satisfying in a way XDD)

Devil end 1 (Good end):

Nestle appears during the fight with Jek and he manipulates his son, who turns out to be Lindo to attack both Roen and Ritsuka. Ritsuka’s powers activate at some point and both she and Roen find themselves in a library-like dimension like the one she had seen in her dream. A man welcomes them and Roen immediately recognizes the voice as his beloved Maksis-sama. Ritsuka was prepared to offer herself to Maksis in order to defeat Nesta once and for all but Roen stopped her and tells Maksis that as loyal as he is to him, he doesn’t want to kill Ritsuka because she has become someone precious to him. Maksis is satisfied with Roen’s answer and approves of his actions (and his feelings for Ritsuka hue hue). Just as he was about to leave, Ritsuka asks if Maksis really loved Maria and he said yes and calls her his beloved daughter before he vanishes ;w; With her newfound powers, Ritsuka and Roen managed to both defeat Nestle and Jek. Lindo is freed from his father’s manipulation but falls unconscious so Ritsuka and Roen brought both him and Maria back home. Ritsuka decides to head to the demon realm with Roen and becomes Queen while they both wait for Maksis’s return to his castle for another 615 years.

Human route:

Lindo, Azuna and Ritsuka are attacked by Jek and his minions and Ritsuka ends up getting kidnapped. Roen tracks her down to the Vampire’s castle and defeats Jek, rescuing both Ritsuka and Maria. Meanwhile, both Lindo and Azuna are rescued by Rem back to his mansion. Back at the Tachibana home, Ritsuka is worried because Maria is still unconscious so Roen kisses her to stop her from worrying :3  He tells her about his past and how Maksis had rescued him. Years ago, due to the class system in the demon realm, the Cerberus clan was considered one of the lowest class of devils and thus, were hunted down by higher class devils for their entertainment. During one of these assaults, Roen’s companions were completely wiped out , leaving him as the sole survivor. It was then did Maksis show up and killed the Devils that hunted them down. He then took Roen under his wing as his loyal servant.

 One day, Maksis decides to head to the human world to find out more about the Forbidden Grimoire, leaving Roen in charge of taking care of the Castle. Years later, due to his carelessness, The Arlonds were able to infiltrate the Castle just as Maksis returned. Glax Arlond was able to defeat the demon king as Rem held Roen at bay. Before he was sealed in another dimension, Maksis tells Roen that he had left something important in the Human world and wants him to take care of it which Roen assumes, was the forbidden Grimoire and thus, he’s determined to get it for Maksis. Just then, Maria wakes up and as she was introduced to Roen, she comments on how Maksis had always talked about Roen during his stay in the Human world and reveals that Maksis never tricked her into giving birth to the grimoire as their love was genuine. Roen refuses to believe that this was all a big misunderstanding so he feels ashamed of himself and runs away. Ritsuka runs after him and seeing how emo he was, kisses him and tells him that if he doesn’t have a place to go back to, he should just stay with them so that he could protect her like how Maksis wanted.

Human end 1 (Good End):

They both reached home to find Rem and Co waiting for them and they have taken Maria as hostage, demanding that Roen hands over Ritsuka. Roen refuses and so they all start fighting until Ritsuka uses her pendant to fend off the other devils, saying that she’d protect Roen from all of them. Roen tells her not to worry and that he wants to fight Rem to settle the score between the Arlonds and what they did to Maksis. Rem agrees to the duel and tells the others not to interfere. He ends up having the upperhand of the duel but seeing Roen’s determination to protect Ritsuka, he decides to give up on the grimoire. He tells her to go pick up Lindo and Azuna at his mansion before he leaves with the others. We then see Urie teasing Rem about his crush on Ritsuka and says that he’ll face Glax’s rage with him ;w; (Where was this in Urie’s route ??)   In the epilogue, Roen now lives with the Tachibanas and whenever Ritsuka wants to laze in bed in the morning, he punishes her with Kisses. Also, he has permission from both Maria and Maksis to marry her in the future. This lucky wanchan TwT

Human end 2 (Bad End):

Ritsuka and Roen are making plans to celebrate her birthday when a bloodied Rem stumbles upon their home. He warns them about his father but was too late as Glax was able to track him down. He calls Roen and Rem traitors and despite Roen’s attempts to hide both him and Ritsuka, Glax ends up killing Ritsuka and obtaining the Forbidden Grimoire much to Roen’s anguish. In the epilogue, Roen weeps by the side of Ritsuka and Maksis’s supposed grave for eternity.

Concluding thoughts:

I’d be lying if I said Ritsuka wasn’t the best version of herself in this route cause she was and I’m honestly glad that the writer used her potential. This route wasn’t really romance focused but that’s why it’s good and it had a similar pacing to the anime but even better cause there wasn’t really much of the vampires in here (Dance with Devils folks, not vampires). Roen also developed well and I just have a hard time to choose between  him or Mage as my second favourite so I put them both in second place (My bias for Rem is too high XDD). The only thing I’m salty about in this route is THERE’S NO SPRITE OF MAKSIS, THE BEST DAD IN THE DWD VERSE WHO ISN’T A DOUCHE LIKE THE OTHER TWO. His love story with Maria reminded me so much of RemRitsu tho lolololol. Overall, great route, great development, Roen’s one lucky bastard because he gets Ritsuka’s parents’ consent to marry her by default lmao.

Left Door routes:      Rem   Lindo

Right Door Routes:  Mage   Urie   Shiki

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[thorndale-industries]

Little drabble based on a idea I had last night before sleeping.

Word count: 2511

The queen's lean fingers stroked the soft, cold fabric she was laying on - every contact, every bit of the regular texture pleased her sensitive skin. Without thinking much about it, she spread her hand further away as her fingers started to enter a warmer, even more welcoming area. A familiar sensation, a burning beacon leading the shaking woman to a warm harbour - far away from the threatening cold outside. In her mind, she saw their wooden cabin hidden in the dark forest of Scandinavia, covered in a white blanket and little snow flakes slowly swung down like tiny feathers. Her eyes clung to the orange and red colours tinting the snow around it, she was drawn to the flame like a moth. A smile appeared on her pale skin, colourless like everything around her.  Tiny branches cracked under her feet, a distant announcement of her arrival echoing through the woods that swallowed every light and a storming gust of wind reminded her who was in power at this place. Freezing again, she pulled the protecting blanket closer around her exposed vulnerable chest. Her breath heavy, covering her in a bright nebula, as her lifeless fingers reached out for the frozen doorknob - just one movement, and the saving empire enfolded itself in front of the new guest, a lost soul returning home.  But with every step she took, with every look she made, the heat she was longing for, did not appear. No arms wrapped around her, holding her, fighting off the cold that had her in her tight grip. But instead, there was emptiness. A blink, and out of the sudden the peaceful setting was gone, every bit of colour yielded to depressing shades of black - and everything seemed abandoned. Dead. 

Startled, her eyes wide open, gasping for air and her red fingernails now buried deep into the fabric beneath them, claws crushing the defenceless victim. Then she finally lifted her head, cold sweat running down her spine. 3 blinks, until she finally realized she was still in her husband's bed in Hong Kong, and not stranded all alone in Finland, left behind -  and the liberating sensation of relief opened up the chocking knot in her throat, allowing her to breath. But there was something about this place, something still did not feel quite right, and like a persistent predator the cold brushed over her exposed shoulders and left its mark on her in form of goosebumps. Her sight clung to the empty pillow to her left side, abandoned just like she was in her dream, yet she could still feel the warmth of her lover like if he never had disappeared. Grunting and confused about the situation she had found herself in, she turned to the other side to check the time - and for a brief moment her exhausted eyes were caught by the stunning beauty of the city underneath her feet.  She always adored the view this penthouse's bedroom offered with its wide and open windows, like a king and a queen they rested above their kingdom and never left it out of their ruling sight. 

3:45 AM - Red, nearly menacing numbers revealed the late hour Gillian woke up at, burning her bloodshot eyes. Disturbingly punctual were the haunting visits the hungry demons always loved to make - perhaps they were as obsessed with this subject as their victim was. She let her fingers run over her face, as the absence of her husband disturbed her more than the regular rhythm of nightmares - something she was used to. Every possible thought was made on her condition, all the questions asked why it plagued her mind and body for over a decade, there was no point in wasting any other. She shook her head, "No." she whispered to herself. With clumsy and uncoordinated movements she dragged herself to the edge of the bed and regretted her decision the moment she exited the numbing and cosy sphere of her blanket. Heavy, as it begged to stay at queen's side. She declined the offer, as charming and seducing it might be, and moved towards the exquisite armchair right in front of the windows to grab another loyal companion, the chestnut brown bathrobe and like a true queen wearing her coat she embraced the soft fabric with a sound of pleasure and content. Her quiet steps were places with deliberation, as she tried her best to not wake the sleeping beast of Cerberus, who slumbered in its bed right next to her.  

So if Pan is still sleeping here, he did not take her out for an emergency walk. Where are you then? Arms wrapped around lean body, the white haired woman yawned and stretched her drained limbs before stepping into the spacious area of this own little private palace. A few light were turned on, dimmed, and tinted the lavishly decorated spaces into a fascinating dance of black and gold - and for a short moment Gillian felt like she just stepped into a bizarre set instead of a place people lived in.

"Robert?", her voice raspy and dry as it echoed through the open chambers, but no response returned to the sender. With every passing second the painful concern grew in her, poking her beating heart with tiny needles. The trial of lights led her deeper into the open living room, her fingers brushed over the leather on the couch as she passed it and followed the breadcrumbs to her destination. Her steps light, yet uncertain. When she reached the huge floor, barely existing when most rooms were open and directly connected, she leaned around the corner full of caution. The guiding light was strongest at this place, and she hoped she would find the man she was looking for and that she could get some illumination into the darkness that surrounded her confused mind. And she hoped she could bring him back into their private sanctuary. Her heart skipped a beat as she finally spotted him in front of the shoe stand, slowly and carefully putting on his favourite pair - plain, leather with the colour of the finest amber. And to her surprise he seemed to be about to leave. Gillian furrowed her brow. "Darling, where are you going?" she whispered with a nearly non existing voice. "It's in the middle of the night.". Although her words were soft like cotton, not disturbing the peaceful sleep the city was in, the man with auburn hair jerked back a few inches and tried his best to keep his balance. His emerald green eyes, framed in bright red, glanced over her with raised brows. Before he responded to her, he finished tying his shoes without a sound and straightened his back.

"There has been a breach in one of our labs, I need to head to the office and take care of it personally." His sight followed the path his wife had taken, spotting the cold city lights shining from the bedroom. "I did not mean to weak you up, Dearest." 

Gillian stepped one step closer to him, her arms still wrapped around her chest. "What kind of breach, is it serious?" Robert shook his head, yet his face remained expressionless. A deep sigh escaped his lips. "Nothing deadly, it's not from the biotech division. More of a security issue, an annoying sting that need to be pulled out. Nothing we haven't dealt with before." 

"When did you get the message?"

"Just 10 minutes ago, Morgan called me."

"Morgan? Is it one of our blacksites?"

Robert's face tensed up for a second, his exhausted eyes squinted but his voice remained calm and caring. "Don't you worry about it, let me take of it." "Are you sure?" Her tone was more concerned than intended. Perhaps the lack of sleep started to manifest itself in lack of control. 

His right hand wandered up to her anaemic face and gently stroked her skin with his soft, warm thumb. "Go back to bed, Gillian. I know it's your time right now, but you need to get all the rest you can. You have been working a lot lately. Not that I do not appreciate our....your progress on the M Initiative, but I am worried about your state."

The woman rolled her eyes, tilted her head and rewarded her husband with a judging stare.

"I mean it, Gillian. This here? This is really nothing. An inconvenience, nothing more. I will be back before you will even notice I am gone."

"Robert... " She leaned into his embrace and places her hand on his wrist to squeeze it. "There is more to it, I can see it. What's going on?" 

He responded with a tired smile, avoiding her all-seeing eyes by looking down on the carpet beneath his feet. There was no way to deceive her, he knew this as much as she did. They have been through too much together to not see the obstacles in their path - it never mattered how big their were. With holdings their hands, they firmly stood against everything the world has thrown at them. He had to admit there were certain thought lingering on his mind regarding this issue, their roots dug deeper than just scratching the surface. The second he thought about this, his nose started to wrinkle in anger and disgust.

"I suspect certain mutual... friends of ours may be behind this. They put their dirty, skeleton fingers into every crack, into every gap they can find. They think they have the right to kick in every damn door and to look what's behind them. I..." He shook his head once again, cutting himself off before the sizzling lava could break free. His free hand was shaking as his manicured nails dug into his skin, formed to a fist. He could feel how her grip around his wrist got stronger to keep him at her side.

"I know what you mean." Her voice still a whisper. "Do what you must, Robert. I know you will do the right thing." 

Suddenly, she let go of him, stroked his palm while she did, and leaned in to place her lips on his own for a deep, affectionate kiss. He fully embraced her caressing, as their lips separated just a few seconds later and leaving an unpleasant feeling of coldness on them - of incompleteness. And for a moment, the time stood still. Then Gillian simply walked away, returning to her cosy liar without granting her husband a final look. He watched her walk, his eyes clinging to her back - smiling. He knew what he had to do, and he will not displease his queen at any cost. Like a heavy stone falling from his chest, the knowledge that she approved of his actions filled him with a thrilling sensation. Not that he ever doubted her support, but hearing it like a pleasant melody made his fingers twitch. 

Page grabbed the plain jacket from the coat-hanger to protect himself from the fresh autumn breeze outside - this September turned out to be surprisingly cold for Hong Kong. With a quick movement he grabbed the silver case from his inside pocket as he left the apartment for the elevator down to the garage. A cigarette placed between his full lips, his hands running through his soft hair, and the silent humming of the machine surrounded him. The taste of tobacco fired up his appetite for his beloved drug -  summoning a faithful warrior who would fight off the minions of exhaustion and tiredness that tried to occupy his mind and body. Click, and his exquisite lighter ignited a calming flame in his hands, and he watched them with his equally glowing eyes before lighting up the cigarette. Smoke covered the man like a coat covered a king - creating an illusive, yet powerful presence while concealing his true face.  His mind reminded restless, as he replayed the call he had received from his mentor earlier and for a brief moment. Word for word. He could hear the dragon, the beast, roar and growl inside of him - the blaze was already burning in his hands, the smoke came out of his nose like a menacing harbinger of the upcoming devastation. He was prepared.

With a soft ping he arrived at the garage and walked straight forward to his car - he did not even glance at the guards protecting the sumptuous objects of luxury and most of them were impractical for the traffic filling up the city's streets. But at this late hour he might be lucky. Page pulled out his minimalistic key chain and held the little chip in front of his black compact executive car, although for a short moment he considered to take his sports car instead - but he decided against it. As he was about to step in and drive off, he perceived the sound of fast steps of sneakers approaching him and his body tensed up in anger. Who dared to interrupt him now, did they not see he was in hurry? Even if it was just a guard asking about his whereabouts. He had not precious time to spare to any of them. And his breath got heavier, his hands cramped around the leather wheel. The CEO of VersaLife relaxed, in surprise, as he spotted the person who walked up to him and his furiously beating heart calmed down beat by beat before he chuckled softly. "I should have known you wouldn't let me go that easily."

Gillian, wearing a plain grey shirt - probably the first one that fell into her hands, and a patternless jacket put her hands into her hips and smiled right back at him. "You should have. You really did not think I would let you leave without me in this matter."

"Of course not. But aren't you tired? My words were not without a true meaning." "Eh." She shrugged. "If necessary I will just sleep in your office. Not the first time I would do this." 

The tall man stepped out of his car and brushed his ginger hair back. Deep down, he was glad that she showed up again, that she had his back whatever happens - that he had at least one person he could really count on. Even if the price for that might be higher than he could estimate. But he could not repress the broad, affectionate smile as he saw her in this colourless light of the garage, her hair all messy. She might have hurried to reach him in time. 

"Robert, we are in this together. We always were, and always will be. And you know that this is how this and is how it is supposed to be."

"It was always us against them. What would be the point otherwise?" 

"Do you know who is behind it already?"

"No, but we soon will. And then all we need to do is to pull the trigger."

"And I will pass you the gun."

#//TI archives [Writing/Drabbles] #//a new dynasty out of ashes [Gillian & Robert]

[imaginemasseffectandyou]

Mass Effect: Aftermath

This is a reader insert based on the Mass Effect trilogy. On this series, it will only look at the Destroy ending at which Shepard lives, Mordin died, Ashley/Kaidan lived through Mass Effect 3, you romanced a character and other. Aftermath also is in support of the Indoctrination Theory.

The story will change in perspectives and style: first person, second person, script, etc.

Chapter 1: The Legend’s Awakening

“Hey! Over here!” several footsteps rush towards the voice which is close to Shepard’s paralyzed body. A man that looks to be a simple builder checks the Spectre’s pulse on their neck “get a doctor” he ushers one person in the crowd and two other he tells them to grab a stretcher. The man mutters something inaudible to Shepard as they begin to feel themselves slip away into the abyss.

When Shepard opens their eyes again they felt a slight relief from their body, the ruins of war had been replaced by a small compact room with various medical equipment, an annoying beeping sound is synchronised with the Commander’s heart rate. Shepard, with their limbs still paralyse, manages a groan in the hopes to grab the attention of a non-synthetic life-form. A hand has set itself softly on Shepard’s cheek, with a quick glance they see none other than their lover, staring sweetly down at them: 

*Choose the character you romanced in Mass Effect 3*

Liara T’Soni:

“I got you Shepard, I got you” Liara assures you, her voice strong and soothing because at that moment she knows that she needs to be strong for you and every single species out there that are currently struggling to regain their normal lives. Her work as the Shadow Broker has been held off since the last thing this galaxy need is blackmail and distrust in the time of depression. Liara had settled in Earth since the Normandy managed to depart from the tropical planet, she hoped to get information on Shepard’s location with the feeling in her gut telling her that you are alive…and she is right. Her blue crystal eyes scans your face while her right hand caresses you, she is still unable to comprehend that maybe this is another dream and that soon she will wake up with that dreadful feeling of hopelessness thinking that maybe it was just a feeling in her gut and nothing more, she couldn’t bear lose you again, she already made a mistake of pushing you away which may or may not had led you to stray from her. She clears her mind and focuses on what’s in front of her daring not to blink, her mind tracing every scar, hair and curves of your face, this brings her a feeling of peace. She places a loving kiss on your forehead and whispering to herself “Thank the Goddess” then droplets of her tears slides down her beautiful face and onto her lap.

Garrus Vakarian:

“Shepard…” Garrus softly places his left gloved hand around your arm just below your elbow, his crystal aqua eyes darts around your face trying to observe what is causing you distress but due to his science inadequacy all he could do is comfort your groaning, wounded and burnt form through gentle strokes and hush whispers. After the Normandy SR-2 got up and running again, the crew immediately returns to Earth to see the aftermath of the war and to help with the rebuilding. Some of Shepard’s crew returned to their homeworld where they are needed and some stuck around hoping to find answers, was it really over? What happened at the Citadel? Those at the latter includes Shepard’s old friend Garrus Vakarian and every other earth-born crew members. Sure, he could’ve gone to the refugee camp where Solana and his father located, but he knows they don’t need him and the feeling in his gut that was telling him that Shepard lives makes him anxious…And then came the report that a bunch of builders found a woman’s body, wearing an N7 tag, Garrus wasted no time to get to the location and hell...words cannot express the relief that the Turian felt at that moment, feeling the weight of the world lift from his shoulders or that he feels as if his life re-awakens was an understatement. The room is eerily silent if you ignore the beeping life support system, though this does not bother the Archangel, he sits there recalling all the promises he made to Shepard and he recalls the dream of spending the rest of his life with his old friend, he smiles as he pictures himself and Shepard all well and happy surrounded by little krogans as they visit Wrex and Eve (or growing old if Wrex and/or Eve did not survive). There is so much to look forward to.

Kaidan Alenko:

"You're going to be ok!" the second human spectre assures the hero, their voice nearly cracking as they choke back a sob, completely relieve that the love of their life is safe and sound. Kaidan lowers his head so that his forehead is against yours, his skin warm whereas yours is cold but not deathly cold, you are still very much alive but Kaidan is as stumped as the others on how you survive the blast since you were literally at the source of the explosion. There is no need for a Spectre, there is no need for a Shadow Broker, there is no need for conflict so Kaidan’s status is put on hold and due to the Reaper destruction all hands are needed to rebuild may it be Thessia, Earth, Palaven or other colonies. Kaidan was stationed at Palaven but just before his departure for the planet he heard the news of the founding of Shepard’s body, thankfully alive, Kaidan rushes to the site and identified himself as one of your companions allowing him to join your transport to a better medical centre. Kaidan already made the mistake of pushing you away in Horizon, for not believing in you, and the result of this is you pulling away from him. Now he wants to be there for you, he’s going to erase the nightmares, love every scar, understand every choice even if he disagrees, he’s going to treasure every moment and make up for hurting you. “It’s over Shepard” he whispers—more to himself than you, he then closes his eyes his head still leaning against yours.

Ashley Williams:

Ashley catches Shepard’s slight movement on her peripheral vision, she excuses herself from the human doctor and takes her spot next to her lover. “Shh…” she coo lovingly stroking your cold paralyzed hand. Her brown eyes reassures your own, the war had taken its toll on you and the second-human-spectre can see it, your pupils dilated and your eyes tremble as it tries to grasp the reality before it. “It’s over” Ashley whispers more words of comfort. There is no need for a Spectre, there is no need for a Shadow Broker, there is no need for conflict so William’s status is put on hold and due to the Reaper destruction all hands are needed to rebuild may it be Thessia, Earth, Palaven or other colonies. Ashley was stationed at Thessia but just before his departure for the planet she heard the news of the founding of Shepard’s body, thankfully alive, she rushes to the site and identified herself as one of your companions allowing her to join your transport to a better medical centre. Staring at your frail body, Ashley knew that the coming times should be of peace for you and for this relationship to survive, she needs to be strong for you.

Tali’Zorah:

At Rannoch, Tali’Zorah has taken her spot as ambassador and had used its perks to rebuild her home-planet. Species from all over the galaxy had offered to help in return for the engineering skills of the Quarian be lent to them. Shepard has not left her mind through it all, so she had sent most of her skilled and loyal engineers to Earth in the hopes of uncovering Shepard’s fate and when news arrived of finding Shepard’s body she was the first to know in all of the Normandy’s crew, even before Liara. Unable to leave her post and travel to Shepard, Tali has relieved a couple of her agents on Earth and travel with her lover to ensure you safe arrival, not that anyone would dare sabotage a shuttle carrying the galaxy’s hero, but one can’t be too careful. There are rumours that there is still Cerberus operating and a religious group who believes that the demise of the galaxy is the way that it was supposed to end, worse of all none of them are indoctrinated. Tali  hopes to reunite with you at the medical centre.

Steve Cortez:

With both his hand clasp around each other he mutters something prayerful about you. “Please, please let him be ok…” his ragged breathing is loud and it looks as though he is about to cry, but who can blame him, his first love had died warning him about the collectors and he couldn’t do anything about it. Then now Shepard, who was ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of every living organism out there and for Steve to have a chance to live and grow old…and all Steve could do is deliver his lover to his death. With a groan from your writhing body, Steve immediately but carefull places his left hand under your head, his thumb stroking the top of your head and his right hand placed firmly on your chest, it’s not painful at all rather it’s almost comforting having his arms around you “everything’s going to be ok Commander, just hold on” he says choking back a sob, he catches your eyes staring at him and at that moment he understands what you had been telling him from the moment you met, that he needs to be strong and face every battle with no regrets. Steve was stationed at Earth once the Normandy had returned home, he was instructed to take leave but with much persuasion he got assigned to transport food and goods, and when the news of Shepard reached him he asked the commanding officer to be with him.

Miranda Lawson:

Priority: Earth shook the ex-Cerberus agent, she knew there was no way that Shepard was going to make it out alive so it was strange to her, after the massive red explosion engulfed the whole galaxy, that a feeling of hope that of all the odds you are still out there waiting to reunite with your lover. Miranda dyed her ebony hair to sunlight blonde and had trimmed it so that the edges of her beloved hair lightly kisses her shoulder, this way she is able to be reborn and walk amongst the people without getting identified as a Cerberus agent. Miranda played a big part getting you dug up from the debris of Citadel and Earth rubble, the specialist used her intelligence and charm to rise to the high ranks of central intelligence and used her resources to spread the builders enough to cover the whole area in London that was exposed to the Citadel’s destruction and organised the shuttle to deliver Shepard to the medical bay. Miranda doesn’t join you until the shuttle arrives at the Space Medical bay.

Jack:

Jack has taken shelter in a refugee camp along with her students, she can’t do anything but hope that Shepard lives because for everything that that motherfucker made her feel, he better not just ditch her. Jack is leaning against alloy crates thinking to herself, fuck the war, fuck the Reapers, fuck Cerberus, fuck waiting, fuck the politicians, fuck the husks, geths and all those motherfuckers, FUCK YOU SHEPARD…fuck me what the hell am I doing…Despite the struggles of the Reaper War and Cerberus, Jack is happy that all her students that got out of Grissom Academy survived, though most of them either lost a limb or contracted a disease. The refugee dock is busy with rations being delivered and shared as well as humans and other species either mourning or asking questions about the state of the aftermath. The radio by a soldier screeched before a man spokie, his words perking Jack’s interest “Commander Shepard has been found. He’s being taken to the Medical Centre at Zone 813”

“Well damn me to hell, nothing can kill that guy!” Jack immediately stands up and rush to one of the shuttles that are leaving to transport food to different Zones, she hops on with no one daring to tell her off, she mutters to herself “Alright Shepard, I’m coming.” The shuttle takes off and heads towards Zone 800-850.

Samantha Traynor: 

“I see doctor, thank you” you hear Samantha’s lovely voice echo in the quiet room then the soft whirr of the automatic doors closing, your lover then approaches you and takes a seat on the lonely stool by the bed. “Hey~” she coos sweetly while gently stroking your fringe up your head. “How are you feeling?” You attempt to reply but the life support and tube down your throat prevents you from muttering a single tone, you blink tiredly at Samantha letting her know that you are going to be fine. She understands this gesture and smiles sadly, the memory of losing you still fresh in her memory. When the crucible exploded, Samantha was in her original position praying deeply for your return, she cried no repetitively to Joker and Shepard’s favourite crew, begging them to wait for your return but she realized the dire situation and closed her mouth and mourn inside as the shape of Earth receded into the distance. Most of the Normandy crew was helping deliver goods and resources all around the galaxy, some went their separate ways to help their people, Samantha stayed on the Normandy and helped it function, but when news delivered of the retrieval of your body, she asked Steve to take her to Earth so that she could join you once again. And so there she is holding your cold rough hand, hoping to bring the life back in your eyes again, the amusement on your face when she enthusiastically borrows your shower and bath tub, she long for those moments of peace and enjoyment and she will do damn everything just to see you smile again.

Kelly Chambers:

With that the speaker of the shuttle emits a Salarian voice notifying his passengers that they were entering the medical centre, the group should be ready for transfer. Kelly rushes next to you whilst holding a white bowl of ramen noodles “Open your mouth Shepard, you have to eat to get better faster.” You open your dry cracked mouth slightly, you shake your head as she brings the plastic spoon closer to your face. “I’d have gotten you something better, but the doctors suggests only soft to liquid food for now.” It hurts to utter a single syllable but you must, you croak nearly a whisper: “water”.

“I’m sorry Shepard, I didn’t quite get that.” She says leaning setting the bowl down on the metallic table next to you and leans closer. You groan painfully but you understand you need to be patient so you say it again, slightly louder but more painful. You gasp trying to ease the burning sensation in your throat, you attempt to moisten your lips with your tongue but to no avail since your muscle is as dry as the Sahara desert. Kelly nods her head finally understanding and rushes to the nearby water tank and pours you a cold cup of water, she carefully makes her way back by your side, lifts your head with her left hand and gently tilts the cup to your mouth. You gulp down the whole content and lay your heavy head back down on the uncomfortable thick pillow, the burning subsides allowing you to smile and rest peacefully. Kelly grabs the bowl from the desk and begin to feed you, who obediently slurps the cheap noodle. As she feeds you, Kelly recalls the end of the war when the military began telling people to evacuate the Citadel. There were people protesting not to be displaced again and that the Citadel is the only refuge, that the people were throwing it towards the Reapers, and some were rushing to get to the front of the line, some returned inside their homes hopelessness setting in but who would blame them? Not too long ago news came in that the Turians finally left their home open for Reapers in order to aid Earth, Thessia has fallen, and many were dead. Then there was Kelly and everyone who gave their trust to Shepard to save the galaxy, they were being filed into cargo ships and any transportation that can exit the Citadel. Kelly saw a family ushers their kids back inside the house, no matter how much she wanted to pull the children to safety and out of the Citadel she couldn’t because she knows she shouldn’t. It didn’t take long for the noise to elevate as more people began to panic and attack the riot control officers, a Molotov was thrown across the docking bay; flying just above passing Kelly’s head and as quickly did it appear in her vicinity she ducked and the Molotov glass hits a wall smashing into deadly shards and exploding affecting a couple of bystanders at the front of the line, people immediately rushed to them and assisted in taking out the fire, luckily the spaceships was not damaged. An asari commando gently ushers Kelly into the cargo ship that was nearing its limit, Kelly couldn’t help but analyse this asari who was bound to the Citadel, she knows that she’s going to die yet she is gentle, smiling at crying children and comforting people both young and old, she is willing to save thousands of people…”She’s a lot like Shepard” Kelly thought, though deep down she hoped that Shepard does not die. Kelly gives Shepard another drink after finishing the ramen, she places the bowl in the sink, decreases the intensity of the light, and returns to her place by Shepard’s side.

Diana Allers

“Hey…” Diana says in her casual tone, but knowing her you hear the uncertainty in her voice. The life support clicks then hisses loudly in the quiet room, Diana was vulnerable without the company of her video camera and assignments. “So…the hero-*ahem* legend rises from the ashes.” She attempts to lighten the mood, you assure her that she’s doing fine with a small smirk. “You’ve been MIA for three days Shepard, you have no idea how great for morale your return is, everyone is determined more than ever to rebuild.” You listen attentively as your lover passionately explains to you the effect you brought to the lives of every single race in the galaxy, how people are listening to the news for update and something to bolster their spirits. Diana then begins to tell you what happened when you entered the Citadel, after the massive explosion that took down not only the reapers but also every single AI. The Normandy was just hit by the explosion as they had activated FTL causing them to crash in an unknown land that looks similar to a primitive Earth, unfortunately EDI shut down due to the explosion. Once the engineers got the engines of the Normandy rebooted they immediately went back to the Sol system, Diana was transferred into admiral Hackett’s ship where she and a couple of other journalists of different race got a new assignment, to report news and raise morale for the whole galaxy. “So that’s what I’ve been doing, hard work but nothing compared to yours.” She says, she lays her soft warm hands over your bruised and rough right hand. “By the way, the crew has a surprise for you once you can get back on your feet.”

A flash of light wakes Shepard up from their stasis, a male human doctor is waving his flashlight between one eye to the other checking their perceptual response. “Welcome back Shepard, you just came out of the operation and damn me for saying this but Cerberus’ implants and modification helped you survive.” Shepard thanks the doctor then sit upwards; in front of them are Garrus, Tali’Zorah, Liara, Dr. Chakwas, and Kaidan/Ashley, in unison they all stop what they were doing and walks to your bed. T: “Keelah, you have to stop killing yourself.”

G:“Nice to have you back Shepard, I gotta say I was gonna be pissed if you disband the Shepard-Vakarian team.”

T: “Why not Shepard-Zorah-Vakarian?”

G: “It..doesn’t have the same ring to it.”

L: *sits on your left* “I’m glad you aren’t leaving us yet Shepard.”

A (if alive): “Well damn Shepard, remind me not to get you mad.”

K (if alive): “Can’t expect less from the galaxy’s saviour.”

Dr. C: “Honestly Commander you can’t keep dying, it’s unhealthy.”

“I’ll keep that in mind Dr. Chakwas” Shepard says jokingly/annoyed. The doctor in charge of Shepard tells them that they can be discharged in a week after further post-examinations for their implants, physical and mental stability, he also notes that there are sleeping pills on the table beside Shepard to help them sleep before leaving the room. Curious to see what time of day it is, they turn their heads to the window showing the great black abyss of space, a small glimpse of a planet a couple of light years away, and billions of stars. “It’s 2100 hours commander” Dr. Chakwas says, “You should’ve seen Joker, he was bursting with joy when he heard the news.”

You: “What about EDI? I heard the explosion killed all AI’s.”

L: “You might want to ask Joker about that.”

T: “Unsurprisingly, my people are still debating whether to rebuild the geth or not.”

Y: “How long have I been out?”

A/K: “Three to four days, but so much has happened since; like every single race out there even batarians are helping every colony and planet.”

C: “Everyone, I think it’s time for us to go. We don’t want to overwhelm the Commander now, do we?”

Everyone agrees, says goodbye and begin to file out of the room, Garrus lingers back and walks towards the sleeping pills. He takes out two small pills and a cup of water, and hands it to Shepard who digests it immediately. “Miranda’s going to come by tomorrow morning, I don’t know what’s her business but if things starts to go south, press this button and we’ll be here” he hands Shepard a small rectangular device that has a single round button at one end and a tiny unlit bulb at the other. Shepard looks sceptically at their turian companion. “How’d you know all this?”

“Just looking out for my buddy, my times as Archangel wasn’t spent looking pretty at the hideout.” With that, he leaves Shepard in isolation in their empty sterile room, Shepard lies back down and closes their eyes and falls into a deep slumber.

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