Hooray, more knife party hc shenanigans!!!
Sniper, an absolute loner, workaholic, and a son of seemingly disappointed parents (and awful biological parents) craves validation. He’s clearly skilled and strives for the best with his work and most likely doesn’t get recognized for it. I see that with “Meet the Sniper”, he really tries to sell the cool professional persona, even though he’s being paid to sit for hours and piss in jars before he takes the shot (especially after arguing with his dad on the phone). I can see other mercs not taking him as seriously as he shows to be.
Spy with his aloof, stuck-up, closed-off, and passive aggressive personality, authenticity doesn’t show easily. Even when he attempts to BE genuine (ie expiration date), it’s treated as a joke. 90% of the time he keeps sincerity to himself. I think he has the capacity to care, but nothing and no one (except for Scout’s Ma) is taking it seriously as he would like. I totally see his sincerity in his positive voice-lines.
Those two compliment each other (I can see it go in a “codependency” route lol), and they can start healing when they practice what they need. Sniper would be receptive to Spy’s compliments, because he could use some external reinforcement. In turn, Spy would be able to notice his delight, and realize that someone can appreciate his effort in unmasking the persona his profession made. Also, it would ease up the tension since he doesn’t have to suppress what he’s feeling about someone.
Funni points if it takes Sniper 3 years to realize where all Spy’s compliments are coming from, because he can be an oblivious workaholic like that. And so it forces Spy to be more overt with his compliments. Aaand it makes him want to open up more to him, so it gets challenging (hilarity ensues). AND he becomes more flirtatious so that he gets through his thick skull. Angst points if Sniper never notices or it’s all a farce and Sniper can never-ever trust anyone again or Sniper is simply not interested LEL.
Also here’s what that cropped blurb says:
-If Sniper likes someone enough, and they compliment them, that shit is gonna replay in his mind :)
-loyal dog energy :)
-Aims to impress and please them (after said compliment), if he likes them enough (A LOT)
Edit: I can see these two unmasking whatever persona their careers made when they get closer. As Sniper feels more confident, he’ll show off more of his suave, sax-playing side. Spy will be not only emotional, but also attuned, grounded, and warm. They’ll surprise each other as they go on together, and itll be just a whirlwind of new emotional experiences for the two. ACH HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
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I do agree that villains dont hit as much lately for me imo
Not loving the poor misled situational monster archetype
A villain should be corny and self-aware and sexy and cackling and scheming to dominate everything in their path for selfish and funny reasons
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Lol guess who tested positive for COVID this morning. FML. I went just short of 3.5 years without catching it 😭
Anyway, if anyone has any good, in character Murderbot fics they'd recommend, I'd love to read them ... Won't be doing a whole lot else for the time being lol. Would love to read some that explore MBs relationships with the others but NOT in romantic or sexual ways.
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