Honestly, big fan of how fucking Weird™ Neuvillette is
He can't do small talk for shit, his idea of a pastime is standing soaking wet in the rain with no umbrella, he'll infodump cool water facts at you given half the opportunity. He's the adoptive father of several dozen(?) immortal kids. He's a lawyer. He's inexplicably talented at making pottery.
He's somehow simultaneously the coolest and the lamest person in Fontaine
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Since I've talked about almost all the other important parts during my reread, I didn't want to forget the sealed god's test.
It's just... So good I'm not even sure where to start. Like, this is a moment where Cale really shines.
Cale. Rok Soo, which we're told means 'to always grow green, even in winter'.
And we see that in this test.
The sealed god throws him into one of the worst moments of his life, expressly to make him despair.
Instead, Cale takes that moment and uses it to rewrite the past, and erase all his regrets.
This is where we really get to see what post-apocalyptic Korea was like. And over and over again we learn how badly things went then, even as Cale makes sure it doesn't happen like that again.
We also see some of his years of experience, and maturity. Especially with how he handles Park Jin Tae, who was a bully and a tyrant - and also died in Cale's first life, fighting to save everyone in the shelter.
You can see what we've seen all along. Cale doesn't judge leaders by the petty stuff. He judges them on how well they take care of their people.
This is also where Cale, Choi Han, and Alberu really become an amazing trio.
Choi Han, who bargains a large chunk of his life away (just the time he'd be alone, as he ties the length of his life to Raons) in order to join Cale in his test.
And Alberu, who the Sun God helps possess a monster called the Dark Tiger when his real body is sleeping.
Those three are so tight knit now, it's beautiful. Real ride or die friends.
Especially when you remember where they all started.
It's also, as always, a time where you have to pay attention to the subtleties. This is Cale's past, and he's focused on making sure everyone survives... But Choi Han and especially Alberu can see the desperation, the struggle, and the near starvation of all the survivors. Alberu has a couple of moments when he's out of the test and giving updates to their friends, and you see him struggling. Because Cale asked him not to overly stress them (the kids especially) and basically say it's fine... And Alberu's like 'how can I tell them that?!?'
And then, naturally, there's Choi Jung Soo and Lee Soo Hyuk.
Younger versions, and not the ones Cale knew. But still, we get to learn more about his earlier found family.
We also see things going on back at home. Since his physical body is still there, his friends have to rescue him.
And we see how they're able to perform, even without Cale to call the shots.
We especially see how well Raon has grown, as he makes important decisions on how to find the monster statues.
Even more importantly, we have this at the end.
– Do you really think that this moment is the end of despair?
Cale looked down at the rose gold lights burning in his hands.
He opened his mouth to speak.
‘Is this moment the end of despair? No. Absolutely not.’
“This is just the beginning of the despair in this world.”
It was just the beginning.
Despair would reveal itself in many different forms in this world from now on.
“But people have hope now.”
After about a year since the world had turned into a mess…
The people who had always lost, struggled, and barely managed to survive will be victorious for the first time.
They would destroy this despair known as an unranked monster.
The sealed god who had been silent for a moment asked as if he was sneering at Cale.
– Do you have hope as well?
It seemed to be implying that Cale was someone who could not have hope.
That was how it sounded to Cale.
Cale slowly shook his head.
“No.”
He did not have hope.
However…
“I have certainty.”
Cale needed something more certain than hope. Finally, he had gotten it.
“This place will draw a different future than my past. I’m certain of it.”
He was certain that more people would survive than in his past.
He was certain that they would have better lives.
That was not speculation. Although it was a future that was yet to come, Cale believed it to be the truth.
In fact, Cale wanted to be the one to finish the first step toward that certainty.
The burning rose gold thunderbolts moved away from Cale’s hands.
He started to speak again.
“This is the first time I’m saying this to a god.”
Toward the silent sealed god…
To the god who had tried to give him despair…
Cale said the following.
“Thanks.”
He really meant it.
“My memories didn’t end in despair thanks to you.”
It's not that he defeated despair. That despair will no longer exist.
But there's hope, and he is certain that the future will be better.
And even more so - he is grateful that he had this chance to change his memories.
He took this thing that was supposed to break him, and used it to fix himself instead.
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40 OC Development Questions - Part 2
My previous 40 question ask game has been picking up notes again, and you know what? I love making up these questions so much that I made more. Because why not.
Have some uncommon questions to help with developing your original characters! Feel free to send in some asks with some numbers–pick an oc, or I’ll pick randomly~
How does your character sleep? Peacefully, fitfully? What position do they sleep in? What is their typical bedding like?
Does your oc have dreams or nightmares? What are they like? Is there a recurring one?
How easy to annoy is your oc? Do they have common pet-peeves or are they stoic in response to everything? What is their reaction if the source doesn’t stop?
How does your oc view housework? Do they absolutely hate it? Do they enjoy having their surroundings neat and tidy or do they not notice?
Your oc has to make something for an art exhibition. What would they make? How terrible is it? Would they enjoy making it?
What is your oc’s vocabulary like? Does it match the way they talk? How would you describe their speech?
How would you describe your oc’s voice? Do they have an accent? Do you have any voice claims for them?
Is your oc more likely to follow instructions exactly, throw them out and figure it out on their own, or make it all up? What are the results like?
Is your oc afraid of touch or do they actively seek it out? Is there a reason for this? What are the exceptions?
How is your oc about medical care? Do they avoid any form of healthcare that they can, do they seek it out over every little scrape? Do they treat their injuries/illness all by themselves?
How competitive is your oc? Is every little task something that they can win, or are they just in competitions for the fun of it? Is there anyone they’re most competitive with?
How skilled at lying is your oc? How frequently do they lie? For what reason? What situations would be the exception?
What is your oc’s immune system like? Are they invincible to illness, or are they compromised completely from the slightest of dirt?
Does your oc do anything “just for the aesthetic”? Or are they completely practical in everything?
If you had to choose a single object to act as a symbol for your oc, what would it be? Why?
If your oc could only eat one thing for the rest of their life (while miraculously not suffering from malnutrition), what would it be? Does this match their favourite food?
How prepared is your oc? Ready for the worst no matter what, or completely lost in every situation? Would they have a medkit when it was needed? Would they have an umbrella if it rains?
How charitable is your oc? Or are they more stingy with their resources and money?
If someone was describing your oc to someone who had never met them, what distinguishing features would they mention? How would one identify your oc in a crowd?
Does your oc have any pleasure that embarrasses them so they keep it secret? Or are they open about all the things they enjoy?
What is your oc’s stamina like? Would they be able to run a marathon, or not run at all? What about walking/another physical activity? How are they with exercise in general?
How long can your oc stay focused on one task before they get bored? Do they constantly have to switch things up or do they hyperfocus? What sort of things is it the opposite for?
What is the most annoying sound to your oc? What’s the most pleasant? Is there any reason?
What smells bring back specific memories to your oc? What are those memories like?
How jumpy or easily spooked is your oc? Do they have a fight or flight reflex to being startled, or are they never startled at all?
How polite is your oc? Do they do everything with the utmost courtesy, or do they completely refuse to say please and thank you?
How flexible is your oc? Can they touch their toes or do they have trouble just sitting down because of how stiff they are?
What is your oc’s typical walking like? Do they speed-walk everywhere, do they take quick short steps or long paces? On their tiptoe, the sides or heels of their feet? How loud are their footsteps?
If your oc was in a video game, what would their idle animation be? (When the player stays still for too long, the animation that plays.)
What topics does your oc know the most about? Are these obvious or would these be surprising to others?
What time of day is your oc most awake? What about most tired? Do they get up at the same time every morning without need of an alarm, or is their sleep schedule all over the place?
What five ingredients would you throw into a cauldron to make a potion based on your oc? How would you cook/mix them? What would the potion do?
Describe your oc’s favourite environment. Urban or rural? Wild or controlled? What’s the climate like?
What would someone blackmail your oc with? Would they be successful in getting what they wanted?
How easily does your oc get attached to things? Does everything have a sentimental value to them, or do they see nothing as more valuable than its practical use? What about with people/animals?
How stubborn is your oc? Are they easily convinced of the opposite opinion, do they not agree but let it happen anyways? Or do they cause conflicts with their inability to budge in their decisions?
How much has your oc traveled? Why is this? Would they like to travel more? Or are they perfectly fine with staying home?
What signs tell that your oc is nervous? Do they fidget, is it in their expression or the way they say things? Or are they very skilled at hiding it?
How superstitious your oc? Do they end up following them ‘just in case’? Or are superstitions incredibly important to your oc? What are some that they believe? What about the ones they don’t?
Are there any habits your oc has picked up from people around them? Do they know where they’re from? Does your oc try to stop themselves from doing it?
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