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Meet the Creator!

Introducing: Seeking7 or Seeking!

Commission: I don't offer writing commissions at the moment, mostly because I'm not sure how to conduct or present myself in the market. If anyone would like to request a certain fic or short story from me, however, I'd be glad to work out details with them. :)

Social Media: A03: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Seeking7 FFnet: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/13334645/

Tell us a little bit about you!

Hiya! I'm Seeking7, or Seeking. I was born in Alabama and raised in California to a pair of the most hardworking Egyptian immigrants you've ever met, and the mixture of Arabic and American influence over the course of my life has had a profound influence on the way I look at the world. My favorite subjects are biology and english, and I aspire to become either an EMT or military medic after I graduate. In regards to hobbies (aside from playing copious amounts of Zelda), I love studying American and Ancient Israelite history, and I hope to one day learn ancient Hebrew and Greek so I can read the original biblical manuscripts for myself!

Is there someone who inspires you and your writing?

While my own brain can usually come up with a certain scene or idea that would inspire me to put paper to pen, it's the people I have around me that encourage me to keep writing. The people on FFN and AO3 who comment and leave kudos on my work mean the world to me (shout out to JoSeBach on FFN and MyWritingisMeh on Ao3 for leaving comments/reviews on each chapter of my fic "Mephibosheth"). The LU fans who come to my livewrites on the discord are so ridiculously encouraging and always let me know that my writing can actually be interesting to some people -- a fact that never ceases to astound me. But most credit goes to my younger sister. Even when I don't show her a work because it might be a little bit extreme or intense for her age, she always lets me know that she's sure it's good regardless. Her unconditional, unreasonable support inspires me to be that kind of person to other fic writers!

What got you into writing?

Three books in particular encouraged me to take writing seriously. "Crime and Punishment" was the first in this process, showcasing just how intense, beautiful, and profound a book with actually very little plot can be. The entire book takes place more or less in the head of a man wracked to pieces by guilt, and Dostoevsky's decision to focus on internal instead of external conflict changed the way I looked at literature. "East of Eden" was next. It wasn't just the book's allegorical nature or the Cain and Abel motif that astounded me - Steinbeck's vivid descriptions of everything from the human mind to sunrise in Salinas has had a profound impact on my own writing. I still reference the first few pages when I write! (actually, if you look at my fic "The Most Sincere Kind of Lie," the opening paragraph is heavily inspired by the first page of East of Eden!) Finally, the biblical Book of Job changed the way I look at dialogue and interactions between flawed characters. The whole book is almost written like an ancient screenplay and deals with heavy questions like the meaning of pain and the meaning of meaninglessness without offering direct answers - which inspired me to try and include those questions in my own writing and handle them in a similar, vague, interperative way.

What's your favorite part of the writing process?

After outlining a fic, I usually start out by writing them like a screenplay with all dialogue tags and action notes written off to the side. When sarcastic banter, silly, lighthearted interactions, or intense conversations with a deeper meaning behind them start to come together, I can't help but smile. That usually gives the the extra inspirational boost I need to go back and flesh everything out so it becomes a story! (if you struggle with writing dialogue, message me on the discord and I'll be glad to tell you everything I know and send you the multitude of resources I have on the subject)

What's your least favorite part of the writing process?

Vetting works for grammatical mistakes turns writing fics into homework! I can't stand posting something and later reading just to find out that I forgot to capitalize a character's name, or that a comma is missing, or that Ao3 or FFN messed up the page breaks and I have to go back in and fix it. I'm not a perfectionist most of the time, but when I come to writing, I absolutely am.

Whats your favorite type of scene to write?

Intense philosophical debates and serious heart-to-heart conversations are by far my favorite kind of scenes to write, and that's because they're my favorite kind of scenes to observe and read! I always leave them feeling like I've gained something intellectually and emotionally, and it's my constant hope and dream to be able to impart the same kind of introspective thoughtfulness on the reader.

What's the hardest for you to write?

Allowing or even plotting for a character to go off the deep end is always such a hard thing to write. Not for them to die, necessarily, but for them to completely lose their morals, priorities, and relationships in search for something selfish or temporary. Writing them making the same mistakes over and over not because they're stupid but because they don't care about the consequences is always hard -- it's like killing off a character and replacing them with the darkest, nastiest version of themselves. Basically, writing the opposite of character development is the opposite of fun. :(

What's your favorite genre to write?

Whatever the hybrid child of angst and fluff is called, that's my baby. I find that a combination of the two can make for a really interesting experience and give me more space to explore different faucets of each character's personality. It's also the perfect breeding ground for some intense, sincere conversations.

What fandoms do you enjoy writing for?

I don't write for a lot of fandoms, just Linked Universe, Undertale, and occasionally LoZ stuff not tied directly to our nine precious boys.

What's the work you are most proud of?

I've only gotten into LU very recently, so at the time of writing this I don't have anything from the fandom that's ready to showcase. I do have some cool Undertale stuff though, at least in my opinion! If you're interested in that, there are two fics I've poured (and am currently pouring) my heart and soul into that I'm extremely proud of. The first one is 'The Reason,' which is just a quick oneshot focused on Grillby being an amazing, hardworking dad, (https://archiveofourown.org/works/24354130) and the second is Mephibosheth,' my multi-chapter pre-canon fic about the lives of Asriel and Chara. '(https://archiveofourown.org/works/23804797)

Is there a specific scene you are particularly proud of?

Going again off the works I referenced earlier, a particular scene in the ninth chapter of 'Mephibosheth' had me patting myself on the back. I can't tell you what it is, though, because it's a massive spoiler. ;)

Is there something you had to work through that forced you to grow as a writer?

At the beginning of my junior year of high school I submitted two works into a competition I was confident I would win. No, not just win, I was sure I would get first place nationally. The competition never had many submissions and I knew that the works I submitted were pretty darn good. As you can probably guess, I didn't win anything. No medal or mention, nothing. I was in shock for a good few days and considering giving up writing completely. Then I realized how stupid I was being for assuming I was entitled to an award, for writing something only for recognition, and for thinking that I should give up on something I love so much just because it didn't supply me with the endorphin rush I thought it would. I made it a goal to improve as much as humanly possible afterwards, and I'm happy to say that I think I'm making progress towards that!

Do you have any fics inspired by real life stories?

Every gremlin-like thing the boys do in my WIP LU fic "The Most Sincere Kind of Lie" (by the time this is up, it'll probably be on Ao3) is based off something I've seen my brother and sister do. They're the embodiment of utter chaos and the manifestation of the primal urge to destroy, so they're great inspiration for Link shenanigans. Also, almost all of the banter in 'Mephibosheth' has taken inspiration from one of three places; conversations I've had with my grandparents, conversations I've had with my siblings, or interviews I've watched online. Inspiration for thought-provoking dialogue has to come somewhere that's not my own brain - there aren't enough brain cells to bear the brunt of that creative burden!

Where do you post your finished works?

I post on FFN and Ao3, both under the alias Seeking7. What's that, you say? You want a link to my profile? Well, who am I to refuse?? (AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Seeking7) (FFN: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/13334645/)

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nariko n all!! if it hasn't been asked yet laskdjflk

Okay! sorry it took me a while to answer, i really wanted to make sure I’d answered these questions properly and in detail! B) hope u like her, realm!

What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?she can sit and mark papers for hours on end - being a U.A teacher, she wants to hand back marks and feedback that’s been thought through for students so she’ll take her sweet time.

How easy is it for your character to laugh? if she doesn’t like you, she will never laugh. unless it’s sarcasm. but if she does class you as an acquaintance or friend then you can catch her giggling quite easily.

How do they put themselves to bed at night (reading, singing, thinking?)she’ll read but generally she suffers from nightmares/night terrors due to her father’s quirk (he’s a villain and she’s like 8) piss of pls let me sleep)

How easy is it to earn their trust?okay. Nariko doesn’t trust until she has had countless pieces of evidence to prove that the other person isn’t a threat or a calling card from her father. there’s also the fact that she fears getting particularly close to anyone in fear that her father will find out and use them against her. so rather than face that outcome, she remains quite lonely. however, you can edge your way into her heart and once that trust is earnt you will have a very loyal and dedicated friend.

Do they consider laws flexible, or immovable?she considers them to be immovable. you break the law and that’s your fault. you should have followed them.

What triggers nostalgia for them, most often? Do they enjoy that feeling?nostalgia is triggered when she’s warm in her bed and there’s the gentle tapping of rain at her window - it reminds her of her mother’s wonderful quirk and her own and the times she spent as a child figuring it out with her. however, the nostalgia is accompanied by a hurt that will never cease.

What were they told to stop/start doing most often as a child?her mother would always tell her to stop doubting herself - “you have a brilliant mind, Nariko, you must use your head to guide your actions”. she’s brilliant at tactics!

Do they swear? Do they remember their first swear word?no

What lie do they most frequently remember telling? Does it haunt them?“I’m alright!” she still tells it to this day. it doesn’t haunt them necessarily but she feels bad for not being upfront to her friends. but then again. she’s kept a lot of her past to herself and they don’t need to be burdened.

How do they cope with confusion (seek clarification, pretend they understand, etc)?nariko is very good at pretending she understands something, and once she’s away from the person explaining she’ll kind of go 8) uh oh i’m screwed then research the hell out of whatever she didn’t understand.

What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?crimson! or silver

What animal do they fear most?horses. they’re enigmatic. you can never tell what they’re thinking. and they have spindly legs.

How do they speak? Is what they say usually thought of on the spot, or do they rehearse it in their mind first?nariko can be either very meticulous with her words, choosing the right ones to strike certain emotions from her audience OR she can just be spontaneous. it all depends on her emotions at the time. when calm, she chooses words wisely. when irritated by someone (AHEM ENDEAVOUR THE PENIS-) she chooses words she hope can cut deep.

emotional/passionate/angry? there’s less of a filter and her true thoughts will certainly surface.

What makes their stomach turn?her father.

Are they easily embarrassed?not really, though it depends on what it is a person does.

What embarrasses them?when All Might starts being all affectionate towards her in front of people. they’re really close friends and he knows things about her no one else does and although she asked him to NOT let anyone know they were super close because of the DICKHEAD DAD SITCH he can’t help but be silly around her. she goes bright red lmao.

What is their favorite number?seven

If they were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic or familial love, how would they do so?Okay. Nariko wouldn’t really feel like explaining it at all, but if she really had to then it would maybe go something like this: Romantic love is feeling like you are one half of a whole thing, and feel incomplete until you finally meet that one person who completes the whole with you. Platonic love is wishing to see your friends happy, but not wanting to be the sole cause - you’d protect their values etc, but the difference from romantic is that they’re only a little bit of fulfils your life. Familial love is something that is deep rooted, unbreakable and ever-present… but its earnt. Familial love is feeling like you always have a home with that person, to always be able to return to them in seek of comfort and warmth. Familial love is returned in such a way that makes you feel like even if the whole world was against you, that love would last through it and be a guiding light.

Why do they get up in the morning?To teach the next generation of heroes to be the best they can be - and also to be tactically knowledgeable.

How does jealousy manifest itself in them (they become possessive, they become aloof, etc)? She becomes distant because she knows such feelings shouldn’t be harboured - especially if they’re towards something/someone that she’s fond of. If the jealousy is towards someone she has no trouble being feisty towards then jealousy may show in a more sarcastic/bitter way.

How does envy manifest itself in them (they take what they want, they become resentful, etc)? She simmers until she can’t quite keep the feeling bottled up inside, then she’ll probably say something simply so she doesn’t mess things up because of how she feels. Is sex something that they’re comfortable speaking about? To whom? Tbh, I don’t think she’s ever really thought about it - her life and the path it has taken her down wasn’t so easily accommodating to teen-talk, so she never really had any friends that she could talk about it with. She hasn’t had the ‘chat’ with her Godmother simply because there’s never been an opportune moments between keeping her hidden from her father and training to become a hero etc etc. so i feel that Nariko hasn’t had the opportunity to talk about it, but had she, i doubt it would have been an open conversation.

What are their thoughts on marriage? It has to be for love. She wasn’t fond of the idea of ‘quirk marriages’ because who would subject themselves to a loveless marriage simply to get ‘good children’? Ahem, she pointedly looks at a shitty-flame-beard.

What is their preferred mode of transportation?Motorbike tbh

What causes them to feel dread?Ummm, her father, anything to do with him. Over the course of her working at U.A there have been many things that have occurred which imply her father is on the move. Not being able to read his movements and predict his next move keeps her on edge.

Would they prefer a lie over an unpleasant truth?Unpleasant truth. No point in lying. Although she can be somewhat hypocritical - she would tell a lie to not hurt another, if she deemed the truth to much to bear.

Do they usually live up to their own ideals?Usually, sometimes she hasn’t but Nariko doesn’t talk about it.

Who are they the most glad to have met? Okay there’s three people they’re glad to have met: Toshinori, Her Godmother Rinka and Bakugo. Do they have a go-to story in conversation? Or a joke?Not really, usually she’s very quiet and not the conversation starter.

Could they be considered lazy? Not at all. Nariko is a hard worker and does copious amounts of work to teach students and plan fulfilling lessons.

How hard is it for them to shake a sense of guilt?Oh gosh, very hard. She didn’t manage to save a child once and she suffered from the guilt eating away at her that she basically ‘retired’ from hero work. She became a full time teacher of tactical theory so she could avoid being out in the field. She does miss being a pro-hero though.

How do they treat the things their friends come to them excited about? Are they supportive? She will sit very quietly and listen intently, a gentle smile on her features as she listens to them rambling on about their likes. She doesn’t get overly excited but she is supportive. Do they actively seek romance, or do they wait for it to fall into their lap? Ha ha ha. Nariko is terrified of finding love and she’s far too afraid and oblivious to notice it dancing around screaming in front of her. Do they have a system for remembering names, long lists of numbers, things that need to go in a certain order (like anagrams, putting things to melodies, etc)? She carries a notepad everywhere with her to write things down.

What memory do they revisit the most often?The night her mother passed away. More so in nightmarish dreams whilst asleep.

How easy is it for them to ignore flaws in other people? Oh god, she can’t… ignore them one bit. Someone is wrong and she’ll call them out for their problematic ways. I’m sure she’s had a word with Aizawa every now and again about the way he teaches sometimes… I’m not saying she’s right to do so but?? It’s Nariko and she’s quite the advocate. How sensitive are they to their own flaws?Quite. She can let them pull her down to the point where she thinks she’s useless because of them.

How do they feel about children?She wants one, but only when she has defeated her father and put him away for good - she wouldn’t want them to live a life like she has.

How badly do they want to reach their end goal? Badly, because her father needs to taste justice and she will not rest until he has paid for what he has done, not only to her but to her mother, Rinka and the innocent people affected by his villainous antics.If someone asked them to explain their sexuality, how would they do so? “I like both boys and girls, what more is there to explain?” QUESTIONS FOR CREATORSA) Why are you excited about this character?Because she’s not perfect. There’s a lot that has happened to her and she tries to hide all her secrets behind a cold mask. But that’s only scratching the surface of her character. I’m excited because ive tried to make her as in depth as i can to make her more realistic. Dunno if ive achieved that yet, but im happy to work towards that.B) What inspired you to create them?

To be honest, I can’t pinpoint exactly what inspired me, but i was watching bnha and thought ‘i wanna see if i could make a hero that good’ and then i wanted to see where i could fit her in that universeC) Did you have trouble figuring out where they fit in their own story? A little, i struggled with what her past was, what her present and future would be. Once figured, though, it was quite easy to sort everything else around her.

D) Have they always had the same physical appearance, or have you had to edit how they look? I have edited her a few times, but thats been how she’d present herself etc - plus i liked to draw her differently and see how she looked. E) Are they someone you would get along with? Would they get along with you? I feel like i’d get along with her, yeah, cause once you get to know her she can be really caring. I think she would see me like she sees her students: someone she needs to protect whilst not appearing as though she’s really invested in them. F) What do you feel when you think of your OC (pride, excitement, frustration, etc)?I feel a lot of love towards her and how she is, as well as being extremely proud. G) What trait of theirs bothers you the most?

I think her somewhat cold demeanour towards people on first meetings and thereafter if she doesn’t feel close to them. It’s just a front to keep people at a distance because of her situation, but i feel like she could go about dealing with things differently. She doesnt have to face her father alone, having many friends and heroes behind you would be so much better.H) What trait do you admire most?I admire her resilience.

I) Do you prefer to keep them in their canon universe?yes.J) Did you have to manipulate or exclude canon factors to allow them to create their character?

No, when it’s a pre-existing universe I try really hard not to be drastic in changing things, or I’ll not change them at all. Everything pretty much stays the same, with just some added details if i would want her a part of canon. I try not to make the story deviate from it’s original path, because it’s not my story - usually i let the events in the canon affect my oc.

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thanks for the ask @realmzenith hope u had fun reading this!

if there’s anything else anyone wants to know about her let me know!

#nariko #oc #bnha oc #realm

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