#mldd | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

dawnsbreaking · 1 year

Text

One of my favorite things about MLQC is the frequent use of symbolic imagery and motifs to set scenes and center characters. I think it’s incredibly clever, considering the importance of MC’s dreams, that the dreamlike symbolism is present throughout the story. At times, in MC’s confusion of piecing events together, reading the story almost feels like a sort of dream or vision interpretation. I love how consistent these symbols are for the characters and the way conflicting or contrasting imagery is used to add depth throughout the story. Also, since the story is told through MC’s perspective, the use of imagery shows us that her perception of the world is colored by her care for the main cast. When she’s with Gavin, MC notices fluttering leaves, when she’s with Victor, time slows, when she’s with Kiro, the sun is brighter, and when she’s with Lucien, she’s more attentive to light and shadow.

Under the cut, I have written more (1400ish words more) about symbolism in MLQC and how it adds depth to Lucien's characterization in particular.

Aside from adding to the mood of the story, the symbolism can also be used to narrative effect, showing us how MC is interpreting a character’s actions or motivations.

For example, we can look at how MC sorts through her feelings about Kiro/Helios in Chapter 29. Sun imagery pervaded previous chapters that centered Kiro while moon imagery is associated with Helios. In CH29, MC uses the harmony between the sun and moon as a metaphor when she accepts that Kiro and Helios are one and the same. This adds depth to what MC is feeling about Helios and also serves to contextualize the relationship between the two identities. (Note: I just love the idea that Helios has the same “sunshine” as Kiro but that he reflects it in a subtle way rather than being overwhelmingly positive like Kiro. This dynamic is only ever implied by the imagery and symbolism but it’s so perfect.)

In particular, though, I want to talk about some of the symbolism associated with Lucien and what we can learn from the way these symbols interact with one another.

Light and Shadow

One motif that is very present when the story is focused on Lucien is the balance between light and shadow. (Note: It’s very on the nose at times but executed well, I think, so I’ll give them a pass.) This motif is introduced far before Lucien’s betrayal is ever revealed, as early as his first meeting with MC. (Note: I literally wasn’t sure when the motif was first introduced but I went back to Lucien’s first scene and SURE ENOUGH, there it is. I love how consistent the writing is in this regard. The motifs are handled so well and so intentionally.)

During Lucien’s first scene in the game, light shining in from the window obscures his face. Far ahead of the betrayal, light and shadow are symbolically playing at obscuring his identity from MC. The light/shadow motif is used at first to symbolize Lucien being duplicitous, without much hinting toward his internal struggle. Later, when it’s clear that Lucien is struggling with a choice between metaphorical ��dark” desire to continue his mission and “light” of protecting MC, light is used to hint at that internal conflict. An example of this is below, from Lucien's first standoff with Victor in Chapter 11.

Notably, though, sometimes, the “light” represents MC directly while the “shadow” represents Lucien. After Lucien’s internal conflict and desire to protect MC is first touched on in Chapter 16, the two are symbolically juxtaposed by scene-settings back-to-back in the last two units of CH16. 16-24 opens with a description of Lucien’s dark, gloomy room and 16-25 opens with a description of the lamp on MC’s desk casting a bright light. (Note: MC’s Evol is also represented by light often, so I think this imagery for her works even beyond its juxtaposition with Lucien.)

The same thing happens again when MC comes back from the Eternal Winter world, Lucien’s office is described as dark and shadowy when he is alone and then it’s cast in an “ephemeral glow” as soon as MC steps into the room.

Mirrors

A large part of Lucien’s character arc is his failure to properly make sense of his own identity, this struggle is represented by mirrors/reflections. Often, mirrors are shattered or distorted, implying an added difficulty of perception.

Because of the expectations that have been put on him from a young age, Lucien is very disconnected from his own identity. Even with Black Swan set completely aside, because of his savant-like personality and inability to relate to others, Lucien doesn’t view himself as a human being. Beyond that, there is also a struggle between the two identities of “Lucien” and “Ares” implied.

I think that the answer to this struggle is MC understanding Lucien and having clarity about who he is as a person. Light reflected in mirrors represents this concept symbolically in the Mirror Painting date. (Note: I believe this date is only currently available in the CN server, I read this translation) In this date, Lucien and MC paint each other and then use mirrors to reflect light onto the painting when it’s displayed. After being painted and, therefore, symbolically seen by MC, Lucien is finally allowed to turn away from the mirrors and stop worrying about who he is. The mirrors that represent his struggle with identity are able to add depth to a beautiful image when paired with the lights that represent MC’s understanding.

Shattered and Distorted Glass

This goes hand-in-hand with the mirror motif but is worth mentioning on its own because the symbolism is slightly different. While distorted mirrors imply difficulty for Lucien to perceive himself, distorted glass implies a difficulty for others to perceive Lucien. Shattered glass also represents a fractured relationship between the identities of “Lucien” and “Ares” in a few scenes.

On the wall of the abandoned Ultima Bioresearch Lab, MC finds a quotation written on the wall from the Bible. “For now we see through a glass, darkly. The truth is projected into the hearts of men through a glass lens. It’s distorted, blurry, and one-dimensional.” (Note: I’m assuming that this verse was translated from the Chinese dialogue and not transcribed from an English Bible translation, because this is, at the very least, not a popular translation of the verse that I’m familiar with. Ironically, it’s more popular to translate “glass” here as “mirror” so there goes this whole section LMAO.)

Because of the way it’s presented, I think that this image of distorted glass represents not how MC actually perceives Lucien but, rather, how Lucien believes he perceives her. Obviously, this is also foreshadowing the betrayal so, in a way, he’s correct in asserting that she is not seeing all of him. But, on the whole, this distorted glass imagery is delivered in a way that implies the distortion more as an insecurity on Lucien’s part rather than the reality of MC’s vision.

Rainbows

Keeping with Lucien’s themes of paradox and duplicity, one of his main motifs is the appearance of rainbows, despite the fact that he is colorblind. This is, again, representative of MC’s “light” being transformative to Lucien because the rainbows appear when they are together. I think that, rather than being a symbol for Lucien alone, rainbows represent Lucien’s relationship with MC. It’s a sort of combination of MC’s light imagery and Lucien’s refraction/distortion imagery. In the right circumstances, they can create something beautiful together.

It’s also implied throughout the story that Lucien is able to see colors when he’s around MC, so he is truly only able to appreciate the beauty of rainbows when he is with her. (Note: It’s unclear how this works but I think that it’s a side-effect of his Evol mimicking hers. There’s a footage mission where it seems like Lucien has to ask MC to look at something before he can tell the color of it so I think that he is somehow able to see the world through her perspective, possibly by using her Evol to have real-time visions. Does this make sense? Who knows, but I refuse to accept it just as soulmate magic!!!!)

If you haven’t, I highly recommend reading Lucien’s “Rainbow Luck” R&S. (Note: A recording is available here!) In this story, told from the perspective of Lucien’s pen, Iridescent, MC and Lucien see a rainbow together and it’s implied that this is Lucien’s first time being able to see a rainbow because MC is there. (Note: Iridescent as a name itself is an instance of Lucien’s rainbow motif.)

(Note: Lucien's Moments also features a rainbow paperweight at Bond Level 40.)

TLDR: Imagery and symbolism are used in MLQC to imply things about the characters and their relationships with MC. In particular, with Lucien, recurring imagery is used to represent his internal conflict and his desire for love and understanding from MC. The symbolism of light and its reflection/refraction is used to great effect throughout Lucien’s story, implying a complex web of internal struggles.

39 notes · View notes

mlqcdrabbledabble · 1 year

Text

MLQC - Medieval AU ideas drabble!

We have seen the guys in medieval roles, but what if we mash them together!

- takes place during the 17th to 19th century

- the MC can have various roles like:

Being a peasant, maid or servant, who is in a lot of trouble because of her parents, or the daughter of a noble family-- who wishes not to be married off to someone she barely knows and does not love. Some ideas there.

Let's give our main guys some roles!

More below

In order of Hiarchy:

Victor

"A kingdom is nothing without the strength and faith of it's people."

He is the King, Emperor, or a Duke (duh :P)

A true king of the people-- Victor was appointed to become the King (or emperor) by the previous royal council he was apart of for many years. He had no direct claim to the throne, however, he worked hard and the concil of the people favored him. He now is at the top of the kingdom (or empire) and continues to do what is best for the kingdom and it's people.

Although he is extremely pragmatic and a bit disconnected from the problems of common folk. However, no one can deny he is extremely intelligent and given the right information-- he can solved just about any issue.

Lucien

"Knowledge is the greatest weapon one can wheld."

Royal Phasician, Apothecary or Medicene man-- also a close advisor to the King.

Eventhough they seem at odds, Lucien is one of King's closest and most trusted advisors. He is the right hand man and probably the second most (if not the most) power person in the kingdom.

Additionally he has a network of spies and knows everything there is to know about the kingdom and it's enemies. This is a man you want on your side because he knows everyone's weaknesses, and more than 101 ways to make people talk.

Gavin

"I am on the side of order and justice in a world filled with chaos."

Cheif Knight, General, Commander and advisor of the kingdom's military forces.

Extremely loyal to the crown and the complete opposite of his younger brother. He is dedicated to justice and apprehension of criminals. Though he pleaded for his younger brother to be spared when he was caught doimg criminal actitives. Which was very out of character for him to do.

Gavin lives with the fact he spoke up for his brother, and must be the one to put him down if he causes too many more issues with the kingdom.

Kiro

"I live to bring the music and soul we all have a connection to-- let it all come forward and shine."

Bard, musician, jester and voice of the people-- and a spy master.

Kiro is the most talented musician in the whole kingdom. His songs heal the broken hearted and uplift the downtrodden. Though he has a darker (hidden) side that no one suspects from such a bright and brilliant man.

He easily infultrates high class parties and other kingdom's realms with his famous performances. All the while gathering valuable information about them as well.

Shaw

"I am a freeman. Because I chose to be."

The outlaw, criminal, pirate Captian, secret agent, hunted and treasure hunter.

He had always been a trouble maker from a young age. He never out grew his criminal nature, unlike his older brother, he became a theif and a lowlife. He was captured and was going to be excuted, but his older brother pleaded for him to be spared.

Instead, he was exiled and resents his older brother for saving his life. Shaw was able to commendere a ship and crew to do piracy. He deliberately steals from the kingdom that spared him. Though he has heard there is a great treasure there... not made of gold nor silver. He will take this great treasure for his own.

Main Character (MC)

My idea is that depending on where the MC starts will affect how they interact and know our main male leads.

High-class: Knows Victor or Kiro

Princess from another Kingdom or Related to Nobility

Mid-class: Knows Victor, Gavin, Lucien or Kiro

Royal Maid

(could be bumped up to head maid or fruther, if they work hard enough ;))

Lower-class: Knows Gavin or Shaw

Villager

Criminal: Knows Shaw, Lucien, Gavin or Kiro

Theif, witch, or some other thing that's considered a severe criminal act...

Extra stuff!

Not sure if they should have evol or not...

Thinking not because they'd be hung for witch craft...

But Shaw probably be like, "yeah! give me cool lighting powers!" (That'll make him too op xP)

I want them to interact more!

Anywhoo you got any thoughts or feedback? Would love to heart it.

Cheers! (^3^)/

#mlqc #evol x love #mr love dream date #mldd #mlqc lucien #mlqc victor #mlqc gavin #mlqc kiro #mlqc shaw #alternate universe #writing ideas #brainstorm #medieval aesthetic

26 notes · View notes

starrygalaxy04 · 11 months

Text

"Psycho" {MLQC Lucien x Reader}

Summary : After a bad breakup, you use singing as your coping mechanism. You just happened to be singing a little too loud, and Lucien comes in to check on you and even joins in. (Gavin is an OC, not the MLQC character)

(Song used in this fic is "Psycho" by Taylor Acorn)

(Characters except Reader are not mine, neither is the song!!!)

youtube

You just couldn't keep it together. The anger, the pain, it all was desperate to be set free. Gavin had cheated yet again, a serial cheater in the worst way. This was the last straw, and when you said you were done, he spat the harshest words at you. Called you every single insult in the book that every scorned and unwilling-to-take-accountability boyfriend would throw at his girl before she left.

So now you're back home, your heels cast aside as your Spotify blares from your TV. You know you have neighbors, but can't bring yourself to care as you blare your angry playlist, singing and screaming at the top of your lungs. Your ruined mascara has long dried, and your hair is a mess of tangles. You just keep singing, venting out all of those emotions you could never vent any way else.

A knock on the door breaks you out of your singing binge. Surely it was a neighbor who was about to fuss at you to turn the music down. You huff before opening the door, only to find a concerned Lucien standing behind it. His pale eyes are wistful with a hint of concern as he looks down at you.

"Are you alright? You're blaring your angry songs."

Out of everyone you knew, Lucien was the only one who knew just by the song what playlist you were listening to. He had become so accustomed to your music taste that a single song would tell him entirely how you felt. You don't reply, instead moving aside so he can come in.

He walks in, taking in the state of the living room as you shut the door. There's half eaten take out, which you planned on finishing before you began your singing binge. Your shoes rest in two entirely different places, and your jacket is slung over the back of the couch. The TV is still playing songs from a playlist simply titled "ANGY". Yes, something was definitely wrong.

Lucien looks back at you with furrowed brows as the song changes, your eyes glued to the lyrics scrolling on the screen. Its the staple song you picked out for that good-for-nothing man. Lucien looks at the lyrics then to you, waiting for the damn to break. You're silent til the chorus, and then you begin screaming all over again.

"So, let's play a game

Where I throw a little brick through your pretty little face You're easy on the eyes but you're easier to hate An angel's gonna fall if you come around If my name's still on your tongue, then I'll rip it out

Since I'm already the bad guy in your head, I'll hit you with my car and I'll leave you for dead And I'll always like the view from the high road but baby for you, I'll be your psycho I'll be your psycho

I'll be your psycho

I'll be your psycho"

Lucien seems to easily put two and two together, coaxing you into sitting down as you continue to sing, tears streaming down your face as you scream the chorus one last time. It seems to be cathartic for you, so he lets you. The lyrics don't even seem to phase him as he wraps a comforting arm around you.

He doesn't ask questions as the song ends. He doesn't have to. He simply hands you your takeout, making sure you finish eating before getting you a glass of water. He watches you, makes sure you drink it, before he turns down the volume of the music.

"I assume things went for the worst?" He looks almost sad, placing a comforting hand on your shoulder.

He had been partly your therapist throughout this entire relationship and had been the first one to suggest that if your ex was standing you up he wasn't the right fit. He hadn't pushed you on it, but you know part of him loves and hates to be proven right. He's proud of you for doing the right thing, but is also here to listen to you. Whether its depressed or sad rambling, or just screaming angry songs to get those emotions out.

"Want me to join in?"

His voice is soft, a smile on his lips. You wordlessly nod, changing the song to something he's more familiar with. You both sing along, albeit much more quietly, spending the night in the comfort of his arms. It would take a while for the wounds to heal, but with Lucien around it didn't seem so bad.

#mlqc lucien #mlqc x reader #mlqc #mldd #hurt/comfort #screaming #songfic #drabble #Youtube

7 notes · View notes

putufelisia · 2 years

Text

Last day on MLDD. My heart is breaking, but life must go on 🥲🥲🥲

#mlqc #mlqc victor #li zeyan #mlqc kiro #mlqc li zeyan #mlqc gavin #mlqc lucien #mldd #mldd victor #mldd kiro

57 notes · View notes

lunars-babeclub · 2 years

Text

Victor 👑

#mr love dream date #dollphotography #dollstagram #mldd #mlqc #mr love queen's choice #20cmdoll #evol x love #koi to producer #animedoll #anime figure #li zeyan #mldd victor #mlqc victor

20 notes · View notes

stories2you · 2 years

Text

(MASTERLIST)

Mr Love Queen’s Choice:-

_______________________________________________

- GAVIN/HAKU/BAI QI:

Scenarios:

Gavin the Hypocrite Dad

Stress Relieving

Welcome Home, Gavin

Don’t Cry, Daddy

Names

Loneliness

I’m Not Old!

Mother’s Day

Requested:

Request 1

Hard Decisions (GAVIN ENDING / NEUTRAL ENDING)

Headcanons:

Headcanon 1

MLQC Genshin HC

- SHAW/SHOU/LING XIAO

Scenarios:

Nicknames for Shaw

Forgotten Wish

Requested:

- none -

Headcanons:

MLQC Genshin Headcanons

- KIRO/KIRA/ZHOU QILUO

Scenarios:

Uncle Chicken

Mother’s Day

Requested:

- none -

Headcanons:

MLQC Genshin Headcanons

- LUCIEN/SIMON/XU MO

Scenarios:

Lucchi...?

Requested:

Hard Decisions ( LUCIEN ENDING / NEUTRAL ENDING )

Headcanons:

MLQC Genshin Headcanons

- VICTOR/ZEN/LI ZEYAN

Scenarios:

Uncle Torchic!

Requested:

- none -

Headcanons:

MLQC Genshin Headcanons

OTHER CHARACTERS:

- ELI ( requested )

#mayu's masterlist #mlqc #mldd #mlqc scenarios #mlqc headcanons #mlqc gavin #mlqc kiro #mlqc shaw #mlqc victor #mlqc lucien

27 notes · View notes

shuubah · 1 year

Text

youtube

Watch all the 4 Encounter Events of Kiro the Bear at W♡nder Cafe. ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

#mr love: queen's choice #mr love: dream date #mlqc #mldd #love and producer #恋与制作人 #恋とプロデューサー #恋プロ #kiro #kiro mlqc #周棋洛 #キラ #주기락 #wonder cafe #wonder cafe event #Youtube

4 notes · View notes

cuddletime-blog · 1 year

Text

Lucien’s Birthday Poem (2022)

Happy birthday Lucien.

Wishing you a happy birthday

and spending it with you

is something I’m more than glad to do.

It has become our special

shared ritual, an occasion to make better

and better memories each year together.

I just want to make you smile more,

capture and save every memory

of ours in a photo album.

I want to preserve and treasure them.

Your birthday is an opportunity

to make new memories

and improve on some traditions.

I want to keep traveling, take more photos,

watch older, classic movies,

visit science and art museums,

read in bookstores and libraries,

and keep learning together with you.

Ever since you agreed

to appear on my TV show Miracle Finder,

you’ve helped me in so many ways.

Thank you for being by my side on my journey

as I aspire to be one of Loveland’s top producers.

You are a valuable consultant

and companion that inspires and encourages me

to persevere despite countless difficulties

and follow my instincts and dreams.

Happy birthday to you, my dear Professor Lucien.

7 notes · View notes

thejournalmylife · 2 years

Text

🛹Coming Soon: Shaw's Birthday Event - Rain or Sunshine🛹

✨June 19th 05:00 - June 25th 23:59 PST

🛹Get [Key to Hope] in all maps

🛹Touch Inner Voice to obtain Karma.

🛹Write a Birthday Card to redeem multiple rewards.

Details on: https://t.co/wEmUItssKn

#MrLoveMobile https://t.co/ay1WzsMOBr

#mr love queen choice #mr love dream date #mlqc #mldd #mr love queen's choice #Shaw #mldd shaw #mlqc shaw #mr love shaw #mr love

16 notes · View notes

lunarswritings · 2 years

Note

Hello!! I was wondering if you could write something fluffy with Gavin like maybe a kiss in the rain with his gf?? Thank youuu ----I'm so looking forward to see your writing acct grow 🥰🥰🌸

Oh my god thank you 😭😭 sorry I’ve been so busy with school and had to brainstorm some ideas, I did a bullet form and at the end a little bit of writing since I can’t write a full fic for the life of me- but thank you so much for being my first ever request!! 🤍 hope I did average at least ^^

In Wind and Rain

Gavin tries to set up the perfect day, but everything seems to go wrong..

warnings: fluff, maybe a bit of ooc? And a kiss

—————————

-It’s been a week since Gavin had to leave on another mission

-Gavin decides to set up a date for you after being away for so long and wanted to suprise you

- So Gavin had set up a plan:

1. Visit your favorite reasturant for lunch

2. Take a walk to a nice garden

3. Take you out for dinner

4. fly with you while watching the night sky

-Gavin had even made reservations and checked all the websites to make sure everything was perfect, the weather even said there were no chances of rain too. So it would be a perfect sunny day

-so he texted you the night before and went to sleep

-you were super excited that his mission was over and you could finally see him again

-you and him both meet at the reasturant, he suprised you with a back hug and you both were so happy to see eachother <3

-kisses everywhereeee

-you both go to the reasturant and sit down

-only to find out they were out of ingredients to make your favorite meal :c

-Gavin is kinda upset since he knew it was your favorite thing on the menu

-you assure him it’s fine and you order something else

-only to find out that the thing you ordered tasted terrible… where’s the seasoning?? And why does it taste kind of burnt at the bottom…

-But hey, at least the waiter apologized and gave you a refund!

-Gavin is even more upset but it’s okay! Surely the garden will cheer you up!

-hahaha no

-Gavin holds your hand as you both walk to the garden

-Only to find out that the gardens closed due to some issue found in the garden.

-But that wasn’t on the website??

-Gavin is panicking on the inside, but you have him the idea of just simply going to a cafe for now to order some drinks!

-As you both walk to the cafe and order your drinks you both relax and continue chatting

-before you both realized it, it’s already time for dinner

-As you and Gavin began walking, it started becoming a bit cloudy..

-Gavin thought this day couldn’t. Get. Any. Worse.

-suddenly it started pouring and both you and him were running to find shelter, with Gavin’s jacket being used as an umbrella for you both.

-you find a bus stop area and sit there, waiting for the rain to stop, having to say goodbye to that dinner reservation.

“I wanted this day to be perfect… But everything seemed to go wrong. I’m sorry [Name]..”

You put your hand on his shoulder as he looked at you.

“It’s okay Gavin, you couldn’t predict this at all, in fact. I didn’t mind any of it at all since It was with you. I missed you a lot.”

You smiled as you got up and pulled Gavin out of the bus stop and went onto the sidewalk, trying to get him to dance with you.

“You’re going to catch a cold like this.” He laughed softly.

“It’ll be fine, Cmon dance with me?”

He couldn’t say no to you.

You danced for a while and finally, after you did your last twirl, Gavin pulled you in and gave you a soft kiss.

A day with your boyfriend is never truly a bad day.

——————————

Requests are open!

#mlqc #mlqc Gavin #Mr Love Queens Choice #mlqc fanfic #mlqc headcannon #mlqc Haku #mr love dream date #mldd #mlqc writing

14 notes · View notes