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joeys-piano · 6 years

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Stronger than I’ve ever been

@wewritevictuuri ‘s weekly prompt Prompt: “I need to say something…”

Speed Skate!AU - Read on AO3

Summary: Yuuri was in second place. Three laps to go, he angled his body and followed behind the skids of the lead. The reigning champion in his eyes was a medalist-contender from Russia.

His name? It dawned on Yuuri when he came so close around a corner that his hand could almost reach out and touch one of the long, silvery strands that poked out from under a helmet.

Viktor Nikiforov.

The name knitted together like a story over Yuuri’s tongue, just enough to distract him before the turn became a straight-away. Viktor lifted his fingertips from the curve on the ice and sprang forward, jetting across the playing field. Not even human when he left Yuuri behind, and Yuuri struggled to catch up. Heart, throbbing against his chest for his energy was well-spent. But when Viktor came around a turn and he glanced momentarily at Yuuri, as if to say he could’ve done better, Yuuri found strength that he knew he didn’t have.

There was this fear that no one ever told you when the world had its eyes solely on you.

No one expected Yuuri to win. No, that wasn’t the right term. Yuuri simply qualified for the Men’s Short Track Finals with barely the skin of his teeth when he crossed the finish line, tied with Seung-Gil of South Korea. Both men, heaving with a leisurely stroll under their skates when they skated comfortably after securing their spots for what mattered the most. Gold had never tasted sweeter upon Yuuri’s lips until he realized how close he was to it. Of the five skaters he would be competing with later this afternoon for the podium, Yuuri felt like the oddball when he compared his story to theirs.

Though he had some titles under his belt, Yuuri came off as an average athlete on a stage where average was a weakness. Some of the best in their respective fields had come together to perform for a live-audience, and Yuuri was so used to playing the tree that he nearly fumbled over his lines when he realized he was an actor. Interviewers came up to him, approached him at the end of the semifinal and asked him how it felt to fight for a podium. Of course, Yuuri didn’t have a response, but his coach, Minako, urged him to respond. Even if it was a little, even if it was just a prediction, or just give his general thoughts.

Even with those guidelines, it was hard to say anything because the world had its eyes on him. Katsuki Yuuri, a promising start for his country to win gold in short track after...what? Years? At least two decades? Though people usually had their eyes on South Korea or China or perhaps, a country blanketed in snow for most of its life, Yuuri sparked a few supporters and bets for Japan after they saw him race for his heat and now, for after his semifinal. There was a fire that blazed behind him in every race so far, and one wouldn’t believe it at first unless they saw the footage. Of how a man in last place took his race by the reigns and climbed his way up to the lead at the lack neck of the battle.

Granted, there was still a long way to go. Yuuri ended his interviews early and retreated to the sidelines to rest, recuperate, and quietly study his competition when Women’s Short Track warmed-up and skated to the edge of the starting line. Poised, hunched over with their traction gloves against the ice or close to their body in a readied stance. The sheen off of their orange shades bounced onto the playing field, illuminating the first few centimeters with a tinge to follow.

When the ladies grew still, the beeper echoed in the distance. The first beep: toes clenched to the bottom of the skates. The second beep: no one heard a single breath because every heart was free to shoot at the trigger. The third beep: skates scraped against the ice in a mad scramble to get to the head of the herd. And when the order was established, everyone filed behind another in a single line and followed the length of the track. Every now and then, one broke out from the herd and surged for the top or fell behind. This was the game they played and knew too well, and this was also their final.

Yuuri bit the tip of his thumbnail as he watched the race, noting how everyone grew a little faster until there were only three laps left. Where easily, the strongest ladies broke ahead and dashed. Hands tucked behind their backs, leaning forward as momentum carried them forward. Barely a moment of breath, hearts throbbing at every second, and then...the victors were always easy to tell.

They were the ones who lifted their bodies, their heads, and their arms and roared when the audience screamed their country’s name. Distinguished by how they skated close to the edge of the rink and slapped their hands against their coach’s, arm knocked back in the progress before the skater cooled off and made it back to the benches. And just like that, Yuuri was in their skates when it was his turn. Hugged by his uniform, black laced with gold and his country’s flag by his collar, Yuuri blinked a few times after adjusting his contacts. He donned his orange shades and buckled his helmet on before skidding across the ice. Trailing his own cursive path onto history when his breath paused at the starting line.

Sandwiched on either side by Christophe Giacometti from Switzerland and Michele Crispino from Italy, Yuuri figured that he was going to be alright. Christophe had a tendency to come first after a mad dash, using his gangly legs to his advantage. Much like a spider sprinting across the calm waters to strike its first kill. Michele was a dark horse without its reigns, charging well-ahead and built himself a strong start before gradually slowing down until he wasn’t a threat anymore. Yuuri kept these observations in mind when the last few skaters came to the starting line.

Like Emil Nekola from the Czech Republic. A fresh start, a new face in the Olympic world. He had as much fun as the audience, never missed a smile on his face because he was at the thrill of his life. Accompanied to his right was Seung-Gil, also a newcomer to the playing field. However, he made up for it with cool determination and his dead-sprints on the last few laps. Something to worry about it, considering that Yuuri used the same tactic as well. And then, the last one to the line but the first one to spike the whistles from the audience, was Viktor Nikiforov from Russia. Behind Seung-Gil, Viktor was another contender for the gold medal. Having two silvers under his name already, the third time was the charm for his first taste of gold.

But then again, he had a similar taste a while back when he steadied himself and his glance happened to cross Yuuri’s. An innocent smile on his part, perhaps he had forgotten that Yuuri was a competitor. Or perhaps, there was a bittersweet feeling knowing that he had to fight with the man he loved. Yuuri, too, had a similar thought, but he buried it below the surface. Off the ice, he and Viktor were often joined at the hip when it came to soft matters like warming up before an outing or cuddling away from pondering eyes. But here on the ice, when breaths coiled up like bitter smoke, Yuuri regarded Viktor as a stranger. As they should be because a gold medal couldn’t distinguish between lovers, friendly competition, or enemies with a bone to pick with one another.

But, no one had a bone to pick. They each had skates, but that would be an illegal move. Oh, the race was about to start.

There was a moment where I thought: ‘I should just quit.’

First beep: suddenly shy, Yuuri dropped his hand onto the ice to steady himself. Second beep: he leaned forward, his body angled to such a degree that it reminded him of the chickens that used to roam along the beaches of Hasetsu.

A whistle. The beeps had to restart. Yuuri wasn’t still, arm trembling when he kept his balance on the ice. Yuuri raised his body and shook his arms, trying to feel numb. Breathing harder than usual, unease creeping up his throat. Why now, of all times?

“Remember who you’re skating for.”

The voice, a mere whisper from Viktor’s lips. It sounded like encouragement for everyone, but the statement was directed to one person. And that person steadied his breathing and leaned down into his starting position. Yuuri wiped his cheeks with the back of his sleeves, a pit of worry gurgling away in his stomach. Who was he skating for? Yuuri thought about his family, his friends, his coach, his country...Hundreds of thoughts clouded his mind when the beeps started again.

The first beep: Emil had one of the brightest smiles on the starting line. The second beep: Michele’s legs felt so heavy, even though he barely moved. The third beep: Christophe sprinted to the front of the pack like a slingshot.

Michele followed from behind, cursing himself for his fraction of a delay. Viktor kept a safe distance, not too far and not too close. Quite leisurely, despite the speed. Seung-Gil was steady, hunched over and calculated the rest of the race in his mind. Emil and Yuuri fought for last place. Sometimes, Yuuri poked ahead. Sometimes, Emil felt an urge to sprint. However, Seung-Gil kept them both in check and wouldn’t let them advance. One lap down, and Yuuri could barely control his breathing when the head of the herd advanced steadily.

But if you knock me down, I’ll get up again.

Three laps in, there was a crash. Michele grew a bit too ambitious when he rounded a corner and overtook Christophe. He lost traction and knocked his shoulder against the ice. Christophe couldn’t swerve out of the way in time, knocked towards the edge of the rink by Michele’s wayward legs. Viktor passed over the collision and took charge as the pack leader. Yuuri and Emil took their chances and shot past Seung-Gil’s defenses. Scraping every inch of the ice with their lives on the line, nearly fumbling on the straight-away when they scrambled behind Viktor’s trail. Seung-Gil, right at their tails. Nipping away at their skates, and Yuuri plowed forward with every bit of a stamina that he saved. Just for this moment. His fingertips trailed over a curve when he closed the gap between him and Viktor, barely six inches in between them when the rest of the world fell below their skates.

An echo.

I realized who I was skating for. Or rather, who I wanted to skate with.

Three laps left to go, Viktor lengthened the distance between him and Yuuri. He turned his head back, ever-so slightly. Encouragement brimmed behind his eyes, but Yuuri couldn’t see it from where he was. If he wanted to, he’d have to catch up. And there, that was when Yuuri’s thighs burned and his back ached like an old machine. What could he do? All of his stamina was well-spent as it was and yet, Viktor held onto the belief that Yuuri could still sprint. One last time. This was their last race together, just before Viktor’s inevitable retirement. Make this memorable but how?

Perhaps, give Viktor a run for his money in gold. Yuuri leaned forward, stepping up his game and as he gradually closed the gap between him and Viktor. Viktor had only one speed left, and it was more of a direction at this point because he continued to go forward as Yuuri crawled up from second to one and a half. At each other’s necks when three laps turned to two, two laps turned to the final. Yuuri loosened his hands from behind his back, swayed his body into a manageable rhythm, before all one could hear from him were the intrepid steps left behind by his skates. Viktor almost had no choice but to run. Bits of his bangs slipped out from under his helmet, clung to the sides of his face in the momentum. The sudden swing that brought the finish line a lot closer than either could imagine. And then, silver turned to gold just as quickly as it came out from the back end of brozen’s forgotten cousin.

#yuri on ice #YoI #yuuri katsuki #viktor nikiforov #yuri on ice fanfic #YoI fanfic #speed skate au

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evergreenreviews · 6 years

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Top 20 Songs of 2017

Spotify Playlist

Long post under the cut

20. ‘Laps Around A Picture Frame’ - Broadside

In my AOTY post, and throughout this year, I commended Broadside on their ability to write fun, upbeat songs, so it surprised me that ‘Laps Around A Picture Frame’, one of the album’s darker tracks, ended up making this list. This song is more interesting - both musically and lyrically - than a lot of Broadside’s other work, and it still really stands out to me as a fantastic piece of songwriting.

19. ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ - Shawn Mendes

If I had any sort of shame whatsoever, Shawn Mendes would be my guilty pleasure. As it stands, I unabashedly love his music, particularly this song. It’s considerably less depressing than pretty much everything else he’s ever written, and it’s an unbelievably fun and catchy song. I dare you to listen to ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ without at least tapping your foot.

18. ‘Guilty Melody’ - ROAM

ROAM has got to be one of my favourite current pop punk bands, and I remained loyal to them despite the disaster that was Backbone. That loyalty paid off because their second LP, Great Heights and Nosedives, is full to the brim with great jams, none more so than ‘Guilty Melody’. Although the two singles that came out before this one were also really good, this track was the one that restored my faith in ROAM. It’s pretty much a perfect pop punk song, with an unerringly catchy tune, solid lyricism, and a vast improvement in singing ability from both vocalists.

17. ‘The Line’ - Foo Fighters

Although Concrete and Gold was generally a disappointment, ‘The Line’ is an absolutely fantastic soft rock song. It’s super laidback and chill, the melody is simple, which to me (as someone who knows nothing about rock instrumentation) seems to complement the slightly more intricate instrumental parts, and it sounds more like Foo Fighters than anything else off this record.

16. ‘The Last Of The Real Ones’ - Fall Out Boy

While I will readily admit that I’m not the biggest fan of Fall Out Boy’s new sound, this song is brilliant. It’s a great electro-rock anthem while remaining a recognisably Fall Out Boy song. The keyboard part works perfectly under the melody, which is simultaneously very simple but also quite interesting. I also love the contrast between the anthemic chorus and comparatively relaxed verses.

15. ‘One Foot’ - Walk The Moon

After being absent for a year or so, Walk The Moon returned in September with this indie pop bop. ‘One Foot’ has all the hallmarks of a classic WTM song - it’s super upbeat and very catchy with a solid melody and instrumental and synth parts that work perfectly underneath the vocal line. While it may not be the next ‘Shut Up And Dance’, it’s a fantastic pop song and the perfect tune for Walk The Moon to return with.

14. ‘All My Friends (feat. State Champs)’ - Hoodie Allen

It may surprise you to see a hip-hop song on this list - I feel the same way - but this song is just too good not to include. While ‘All My Friends’ may not be Hoodie’s best song, the way he and State Champs manage to blend their very different sounds is incredible and works surprisingly well. From the hip-hop beat during the verses to the almost breakdown in the bridge and the build-up to the explosive last chorus, every aspect of this song ties in wonderfully with the others and creates a very interesting and very fun song.

13. ‘Scatter My Ashes Along The Coast Or Don’t’ - Seaway

While I’d be hard pressed to pick a favourite song off Vacation, ‘Scatter My Ashes...’ would definitely be in the top three. It’s a ridiculously fun song, with some not so fun lyrics hidden under the upbeat melody and catchy riffs. It also features Caleb Shomo of Beartooth on a fantastic guest vocals spot. His voice works so well on this song and complements the Seaway boys’ perfectly, and it really just gives the track that extra boost.

12. ‘The Man’ - The Killers

I’ve never really listened to The Killers that much, and I think I only listened to this song in the first place because of Brandon Flower’s bicep in the thumbnail for the music video on YouTube. But thank god for that because ‘The Man’ very rapidly became one of my favourite songs. It’s got a lyrical theme that I’ve never seen before, as the band explores what it means to be a “man”, and it’s all laid over a funky 70s-esque disco beat with a fantastic melody.

11. ‘Hearts Don’t Break Around Here’ - Ed Sheeran

This may be a slightly sappy choice, but I’ll admit that I love a good romantic ballad, and by God if ‘Hearts Don’t Break Around Here’ isn’t exactly that. I feel like this song didn’t get the credit it deserved and was kind of brushed aside in favour of ‘Perfect’ but from day one this was my favourite track off Divide. It’s a perfect relaxed, stripped back, typical Ed Sheeran love song with very simple instrumentation and a gorgeous vocal melody that I can’t help but sing along to.

10. ‘Bad Behavior’ - The Maine

Lovely Little Lonely is made up of wall to wall jams, and none more so than lead single ‘Bad Behavior’. It’s an irresistibly fun song, that you can’t help but dance along to, and it’s impossible not to smile when you’re listening to it. It’s an incredible pop rock song, with that alternative edge that The Maine do so well. You might worry that after 10 years they would’ve stagnated, but this song is proof that The Maine are better than they’ve ever been.

9. ‘On My Own’ - Niall Horan

On an album full of beautiful ballads and acoustic slow jams, ‘On My Own’ stands out as the most upbeat song of the lot. It’s an Irish folk influenced anthem for the happily single, about having fun by yourself when you’re young. It may not be Niall’s strongest vocal performance on Flicker, but it shows the diversity in his writing and provides a welcome interlude from all the slower songs on the album. It’s another song that you just can’t help but nod along to, and perfectly blends the style of pop rock on One Direction’s later albums and the folk and country influences of Niall’s solo work.

8. ‘Soap’ - As It Is

This is arguably one of the most musically diverse and interesting pop punk songs of the decade. ‘Soap’ is a spooky, sinister, slightly aggressive track which is totally unexpected of As It Is. It probably wouldn’t sound out of place on a gothic horror movie soundtrack and is a fascinating take on the genre. The vocal performances from both singers are fantastic, with Patty effortlessly transitioning from the subdued verses to the almost screamed choruses. The guitars in the intro perfectly set the tone for the rest of the song, and the rumbling bass sounds incredible under everything else. ‘Soap’ is, without a doubt, the standout track from January’s okay. and possibly As It Is’ discography in general.

7. ‘Drowned In Gold’ - Boston Manor

This is a very late addition to this list, seeing as it only came out earlier this month, but in the space of 24 hours it had already pushed its way up to this position. I reviewed ‘Drowned In Gold’ when it was released, and all of the sentiments in that post still ring true today. The “choose life” lyrical structure of the verses is still one of the most interesting writing techniques I’ve heard in a while and I really can’t get over the creepy sound Boston Manor manages to create with the instruments in this track, and the musical progress they’ve made in the past year.

6. ‘Hurt’ - Trophy Eyes

This is probably the most depressing song on this list, and easily one of the most emotionally evocative. ‘Hurt’ is Trophy Eyes’ first release since their album Chemical Miracle last year, and you can tell they’ve put that year to good use with immense improvements across the board. The most noticeable improvement is John’s vocals. As far as I can remember (correct me if I’m wrong), this is the first song on which he’s only done clean vocals, and he sounds better than I ever imagined he could. ‘Hurt’ almost has a kind of stadium rock type vibe to it, and I, for one, love it.

5. ‘Praying’ - Kesha

‘Praying’ is the eagerly anticipated comeback track from beleaguered pop icon Kesha, and the perfect song to show not only how she’s progressed as an artist, but also the struggles she’s faced the past few years. The song alludes to her legal battle with her producer, but it is mostly a song about personal growth and overcoming your struggles. It’s a beautiful stripped back, piano-laden ballad which really lets Kesha’s immense vocal talent take the spotlight. ‘Praying’ is an incredibly powerful song, which has the ability to draw a huge amount of emotion from its listeners - if you haven’t cried listening to this song, you’re probably not human.

4. ‘Gone’ - Knuckle Puck

I don’t think it’s any secret that I love Knuckle Puck, but if you’ve been following this blog for a while and read my review of Shapeshifter, it’s also no secret that I wasn’t its biggest fan. However, I absolutely adore ‘Gone’. It may just be because it was the first thing to follow the hugely disappointing Calendar Days/Indecisive release earlier this year, or it may be because it’s a brilliant song. It has attitude and a certain aggressiveness that I love. It’s got the lyricism we’ve come to know and love from KP, and it’s unbelievably catchy. The duel vocalism works amazingly on this track and the slightly dotted rhythm in the guitar riff provides another interesting layer to the instrumentation.

3. ‘Atlantic’ - Grayscale

I can honestly say that this song has been the soundtrack to my 2017. Grayscale very quickly became one of my favourite bands this year, and their album Adornment was even my Album of the Year. ‘Atlantic’ is definitely what one could refer to as an anthem, with a powerful chorus that contrasts perfectly with the relatively chill verses and bridge. It’s a very mature sounding song, showcasing a writing ability far beyond what one would expect of such a young band, although there are a couple of very minor issues in the vocal line. But overall, this song is a brilliant piece of writing that I can imagine aging very well.

2. ‘Out Of It’ - The Story So Far

The excitement that I felt when this song dropped truly cannot be expressed in words. I still feel the same excitement every time 'Out Of It’ comes on, and I don’t think I’ve skipped it once since adding it to my playlist. It doesn’t stray too far from the classic TSSF sound, and probably wouldn’t sound out of place on The Story So Far. I love the change in rhythm between the verses and choruses, which isn’t something I’ve really seen that much in this type of music, and the punchy tune is just perfect for the attitude of the song. It’s just a shame Parker Cannon still can’t annunciate his words properly.

1. ‘In Bloom’ - Neck Deep

From the day ‘In Bloom’ was released I knew it would be in competition for my favourite song of this year. After listening to it maybe 4 or 5 times in a row, it was promptly named my favourite Neck Deep song and I stand by that decision. It’s the most musically interesting song they have released, and it’s so unique from the rest of their work. It showcases so well the improvement Ben has made in his vocal performance over the past couple of years - did anyone see that high note coming? - as well as the progress that the band has made as a whole in terms of their songwriting ability.

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myparagosmmyrulessorryhomop-blog · 6 years

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Avery

Ok, this is something I made for one of my paragosm characters, hope you enjoy. Feedback would be nice.

Basic Character Questions

First name? Hamilya Surname? Criellen/Jules Middle name? Avery Nicknames? Aves, Avy Age? 141

Physical / Appearance

Height? 7' 11" Weight? 200 lbs Build? Tall, lean Hair colour? Black Hair style? Braided, down Eye colour? Bieyed, one's green, the other is black Eye Shape? Wide, expressive Glasses or contact lenses? Glasses Distinguishing facial features? A small scar Skin? Dark brown Hands? Large, but almost feminine Makeup? Eyeliner Scars? Face, torso Tattoos? Ankles; dolphins. Chest; Ivy. Left arm; Broken, bleeding, and repaired hearts Type of clothes? Casual, royal Race / Ethnicity? Zaminalian/Dark Elvana Mannerisms? Cursing, extremely clean Do they have any disabilities? Bipolar Disorder, visually impaired

Personality

What words or phrases do they overuse? Fudge, made up curses, sarcasm in general Do they have a catchphrase? No Are they more optimistic or pessimistic? Optimistic Are they introverted or extroverted? Extroverted Do they ever put on airs? YES. What bad habits do they have? Cursing, drinking, interrupting others What makes them laugh out loud? Physical humor, or a good joke How do they display affection? Hugs, kisses, shoulder punches, etc Mental handicaps? Bipolar Disorder, suicidal thoughts, depression How do they want to be seen by others? Kind, funny, sassy, a good father and mate How do they see themselves? Worthless, useless, abandoned How are they seen by others? Arrogant, sarcastic, disrespectful, gentle, sweet, respectful, annoying, flirty (Really depends on how well you know eachother) Strongest character trait? Determination Weakest character trait? Easily irritated How competitive are they? Not very Do they make snap judgements or take time to consider? Snap judgements How do they react to praise? "Oh stop it, you.....please continue" How do they react to criticism? Takes it, builds on it What is their greatest fear? Losing others What are their biggest secrets? He actually loves snakes; he thinks they're aodrable, even though he denies it What is their philosophy of life? Do what you can for others, treat yourself, learn from others experiences What haunts them? His drunk treatment of his mates, the preventable death of Andreas by friendly fire What are their political views? End corruption, equal opportunities, equal pay, etc, etc What will they stand up for? Ending slavery, stopping domestic, physical, child, and animal abuse, helping veterans and victims of substance abuse Are they indoorsy or outdoorsy? Very outdoorsy What sense do they most rely on? Hearing What quality do they most value in a friend? Listening skills or moxie What do they consider an overrated virtue? Patience If they could change one thing about themselves, what would it be? He would be more careful with his words and actions What is their obsession? Song writing, drinking What are their pet peeves? Leaving doors open, unkempt rooms What are their idiosyncrasies? Tapping his feet, humming under his breath, bursting out in song at random (And often inappropriate) times

Friends and Family

Is their family big or small? HUGE. JUST, HUGE Who does it consist of? His Father and his mate, siblings, a 2nd cousin, his 2 concubines(Male), his 2 mates(Also both male), and his children What is their perception of family? Really? Not traditional, that's for sure Do they have siblings? 5 of them, 3 brothers and 2 sisters Older or younger? An older brother and sister, and 2 younger brothers and a younger sister Ideal best friend? Someone who listens and gives advice, but also knows when he needs to be punched Do they have any pets? Yep. Lots of pets Who are their natural allies? Most of his people Who are their surprising allies? The Star-Wolves

Past and Future

What was your character like as a baby? Quiet and easily distracted As a child? Respectful, but not afraid to speak up Did they grow up rich or poor? Lower middle class Did they grow up nurtured or neglected? Nurtured to a degree What is the most offensive thing they ever said? Cursing out his advisors when his concubine Ashler lay in a coma after giving birth to his child What is their greatest achievement? Marrying the love of his life What was their first kiss like? Tentative, afraid of being caught, sweet What is the worst thing they did to someone they loved? Beating his mates while drunk What are their ambitions? To end slavery and break his addiction What advice would they give their younger self? Don't take the canteen, they said it's ok if you don't want to, marry Melees, not Sierra, get help for your problems What smells remind them of their childhood? Paint, bread, rooibis What was their childhood ambition? To become a ZLE (Zamanalian Law Enforcer) What is their best childhood memory? Playing video games with friends, getting his first horse What is their worst childhood memory? Finding out who his father was Did they have an imaginary childhood friend? Yes. He was an angel with a trenchcoat. His name was Felix. When was the last time they were crushed with disappointment? When he couldn't get the Trans School Goers Protection Act through the Dasin Council What past act are they most ashamed of? Nearly raping Moroko (One of his concubines) What past act are they most proud of? Signing the Women's Workplace Act Has anyone ever saved their life? Crispus and Habruin have talked him out of suicide several times Strongest childhood memory? Helping his mother make and paint her pottery

Love

Do they believe in love at first sight? His feelings are mixed, but over all, yes Are they in a relationship? Yes. A polygamous/polyamourous one, that's for sure. When did you character last have sex? Ha. HA. HAHAHA....no, Melees says it's pretty intense most nights What sort of sex do they have? Loud, slow, and if consensual, mild BDSM. (Never further than collars/harnesses and toys Has your character ever been in love? Um...yes? Have they ever had their heart broken? Yep. Many times.

Conflict

How do they respond to a threat? Dark Elvana usually flee or fight. He's fights Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? Fists What is your character’s kryptonite? Both his strength and weakness is his family If your character could only save one thing from their burning house, what would it be? Probably his pets How do they perceive strangers? Typically friendly, unless you prove to a jerk from the beginning What do they love to hate? Llamas. I am not joking What are their phobias? He is both Astra and Autophobic What is their choice of weapon? Sword, Dagger-gun What living person do they most despise? Sierra, (His ex-wife) Have they ever been bullied or teased? He was a Tuber (gotta love copyright) it comes with the territory Where do they go when they’re angry? The stables, the kennels, or the sparring field Who are their enemies and why? King Emerald and Queen Liberia are both murderers and slavers who refuse to honor agreements

Work, Education and Hobbies

What is their current job? King of Zamanalia What do they think about their current job? It sucks, but when your older brother dumps the family business on you so he can have a vacation, you adapt What are some of their past jobs? Groom, Tuber What are their hobbies? Riding, writing music, making videos Educational background? Homeschooled until 13, self-taught afterwards ("It is amazing how much you can accomplish and learn after a Three Leaf Search" -Avery Criellen) Intelligence level? He took an IQ exam, refuses to tell anyone the results were 179 Do they have any specialist training? Does How-To-And-How-Not-To-Take-Care-Of-A-Horse and How to make and add special effects, music, and thumbnails count? Do they have a natural talent for something? Well, there is...nope, nothing innate Do they play a sport? Yep, Ping-pong Are they any good? He's horrible and he knows it

Favourites

What is their favourite animal? Cats Which animal to they dislike the most? Monkeys What place would they most like to visit? The Camya Library What are the most beautiful things they’ve ever seen? His mates What is their theme song? I'm So Humble, Self-Made, Weak, and Dollhouse are just some of my theme songs for him Music, art, reading preferred? Music, fanart, fanfiction reading. (He loves ranting at people in comments of disgusting fics, especially if they feature people he knows and cares about *cough*stufflikethemilkfic*cough*) What is their favourite colour? Green What is their password? I have the wine Favourite food: Pizza, chocolate What is their favourite work of art? A piece of fanart someone made for his father and his father's mate Zulu What is their favourite day of the week? Sun.Freaking.Day. (The one day no one can come to him with matters not of national or international importance)

Possessions

What is on their bedside table? Glasses, the Royal Jewel (A ruby in the middle of gold on a black velvet choker) Probably some lube What is in their pockets? Trash, probably some candy he stole from the kitchen, the smallest flask he could find What is their most treasured possession? A photo album of his family, both nuclear and extended

Spirituality

Who or what is your character’s guardian angel? Like I said, Felix. Just because he stopped believing doesn't mean he isn't there Do they believe in the afterlife? Yes What are their religious views? He doesn't believe in Tango, his people's ancient Goddess, or the White Elvana's Overall or guardian spirits What do they think heaven is? Somewhere he can see people who has missed again What do they think hell is? Where abusers, serial killers, pedophiles, etc, etc go if they know what are doing and do it on purpose Are they superstitious? Nope What would they like to be reincarnated as? A horse or dog How would they like to die? In a battle, no matter what kind What is your character’s spirit animal? The Wolf

Values

What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person? Rape, torture, or not accepting who they are When did they last lie? He told his 6 year old son it was gonna be ok What’s their view of lying? Don't unless necessary When did they last make a promise? When he said he was gonna stop drinking and take his medicene Did they keep or break their last promise? He's working on it! 😁😁😁

Daily life

What are their eating habits? EAT IT ALL. YOU CAN WORK IT OFF LATER Do they have any allergies? A mild soy allergy Describe their home. He lives in a castle. Are they minimalist or a clutter hoarder? He hoards everything. EVE.RY.THING What do they do first thing on a weekday morning? Hope nobody is an idiot that day What do they do on a Sunday afternoon? He spends time with his family What do they do on a Friday night? Get dragged away before he downs the cellars What is the soft drink of choice? Cream soda What is their alcoholic drink of choice? Wine or Nar'him

Miscellaneous

What 3 are their character archetypes? (Innocent, Orphan, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Lover, Creator, Jester, Sage, Magician, Ruler) Rebel, Lover, Ruler Who is their hero? His older sister, Jhess! *snuggles up to awesome warrior who is leader of a matriarchal clan* What or who would your character dress up as for Halloween? If he found himself on this this world? Probably a traditional Zamanalain costume, leaving people to wonder where it came from Are they comfortable with technology? Tuber. He was a Tuber. He still is a Tuber. Think about it If they could save one person, who would it be? Montezuma, Crispus' brother If they could call one person for help, who would it be? His father What is their greatest extravagance? Fine silk clothing, their native foods, and bedding for his mates What would they do if they won the lottery? Give it all away Do they believe in happy endings? No What is their idea of perfect happiness? A mate (or mates) you love, a job you want, friends, and a warm dog or cat What would they ask a fortune teller? If things will get better If your character could travel through time, where would they go? To Sunray's time, to make sure Hezekiah Criellen, first King of Zamanalia, didn't sign the treaty that would subject them to slavery If they could have a superpower, what would they choose? Pyrokinetics, for sure

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