Sunday Six
Thanks for the tag, @fire-tempers-steel! Never been tagged in something like this, so this is a bit intimidating tbh. All of my current RGG stuff is being prepped for Tojoctober, so I'll share something close to home instead.
I don't have anyone in mind to tag for this, so whoever sees this, consider yourself tagged!
There's an original series that I've been workshopping for years now. I call it Essence. It's a world of energized spirits, fantastical powers, but with a story of found family and usurping destiny.
This is part of a scene that takes place in a later part of the story, but I think it doesn't need much context to be shared. The only thing I will say is that the two characters present in this scene are... bonded, and it's been a hot minute since they've really seen each other.
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"Lily. Why haven’t you been using your powers?" Omega asks the young woman, who freezes for a second before responding.
"What are you talking about? They’re right here." Lily flashes a bolt of electricity between her fingers.
Omega gives her a look that says that’s not what I mean. Lily sighs, her attempted avoidance being thwarted.
"Sorry, I’d expect you to know, but you weren’t there when it happened." Lily properly responds.
"When what happened?" Omega asks, pressing for more information.
"It’s nothing. I’ll try using that power more in fights." Lily turns away, continuing to do what she was doing previously.
Omega sighs. This wasn't going well.
"Do you know how to use them?"
"Yeah."
"Then show me."
Lily spins around, and her eyes harden.
"No."
Omega’s eyes narrow. Why would she refuse to do something she'd willingly do before?
"Lily, you’ve had two years to train with it, I’d like to think you’d be more-"
"TWO YEARS IS A LONG TIME." Lily suddenly shouts.
Omega jumps, startled by her outburst. A beat passes, and Lily takes a breath, calming herself down.
"It may seem like a blip in time to someone as old as you, but for us humans it feels like an eternity. For two years I was stuck with powers I don’t understand. And all I’ve done with them is hurt the innocent. All I’ve done is fail. All I’ve done… is hurt the people I love."
Lily’s voice lowers to a whisper. "At this rate, I’m better off without them."
"Is that what heroes do now? Give up? After everything they’ve been through?" Omega asks, slightly confused by the lack of confidence in Lily's voice.
"A hero?" Lily's laugh comes out dry and sarcastic. "Is that what I am? Omega, there hasn't been a day since I got these scars that I've felt like a hero. If anything, I feel like a scourge on the world. Do you know how many people I met that were envious, or jealous, or hated me for what I was, to them, to the world?"
Lily’s voice starts to break. "I never asked for this… Why? Why can’t people see me for who I am?"
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Will you kiss me?
Pairing: Pedro pascal x reader
Summary: You are a famous actress who Pedro has a crush on, and he finally gets to meet you once you get both invited to The Graham Norton Show
warnings: just fluff
a/n: I had to
"What a pair we have here tonight huh?"Graham spoke enthusiastically, making the audience explode in roaring cheers and applauses.
You just smiled as you tried looking at the crowd, getting overwhelmed by the blinding lights.
"Y/n Y/l/n and Pedro Pascal, just- wow"
Other applauses filled the studio.
"Ok so let's start with you y/n, you have a show coming out next week, two oscar nominated films already out, and one more coming out next month" he took a deep breath, feigning fatigue "You must be tired, I mean, How long has it been since you slept?" he joked, making you laugh.
"well I did work a lot this past year, but it was worth it, I'm happy I got to be part of so many wonderful projects and I'm really proud of all of them, I just can't wait for people to see them"
"well I'm sure we're all gonna love them"
"I hope so, I'm always nervous about it"
"Really?" The man beside you asked, surprise clear in his tone.
Pedro Pascal,
You had heard of him before, of the boom he seemed to have made lately, but had never met him until half an hour ago, when you briefly introduced yourselves to one another.
He looked nervous, awkward even, and you didn't know if it was because of the show he was about to get on, if he just was like that, or if there was something else bothering him.
"of course, when I go to premiers I'm always looking over at how people are reacting, if they're like bored or on their phones or actually interested, it's nervewracking, don't you?"
"well of course I do" he chuckled "but I'm no one compared to you"
He had a beautiful smile, you noticed, sweet, comforting.
"oh stop it" you smacked his shoulder playfully " you're a big deal, Pedro"
He just shook his head, still smiling softly, and Graham took the opportunity to intervene.
"of course you are, I mean, Game of Thrones, Narcos," he listed " and now the Mandalorian and The last of us, I mean you're really killing it"
The crowd cheered some more at the mention of those shows.
"thank you," he said shyly, looking like he almost wanted them to stop.
"so how does it feel?" he asked, "to be on such massive hits at the same time?"
"Well, it feels... scary" he laughed, joined by the audience
"you don't like being the center of attention?" Graham asked
"oh no I do" he corrected, making you laugh "It's just frightening at times,
but I'm having a good time y'know, it's also comforting seeing everyone I've worked with kind of be in the same position as me" he shrugged.
"People you've worked with?"
"yes, you know like Bella Ramsey, they're also- well they're young so of course, they're new to this- but, y'know, we're not used to all this attention and it feels good to have someone by your side who understands what's going on"
"of course" graham nodded "that's true, Bella is really young" he noticed "that's a thing both your shows have in common, young people," he said, "how did that feel? working with the new generation, I'm not saying you're old, but did you ever feel left out?"
"oh, all time" Pedro laughed
"yeah me too" you agreed "there were times when I was really lost but too ashamed to ask " you laughed in embarrassment
"absolutely," Pedro said, " they have a language of their own"
"right?!" you exclaimed, happy someone finally understood you.
"yes, like, there's one term that I learned recently that's really wonderful- somebody was saying - you swerve - "
You frowned
"do you know what swerving is?"
"nope"
"I was like oh- get somebody off your scent or something like that- I don't know - confuse somebody, and they were like: no, they come in for a kiss and you swerve" he demonstrated, pretending to be avoiding a kiss on the cheek.
"Isn't that great?"
you nodded, laughing, as an idea came to you
"We should try"
His eyes widened as he turned to you
"c'mon swerve me"
"no, I cannot swerve you!"
"c'mon it's for science"
"I can't, I can't swerve y/n Y/l/n, that's like - a crime"
"oh stop it, just do it, I wanna try it c'mon," you said, flattered
"ok fine, but just because I can't say no to you" he surrendered
"ok" you cleared your throat, preparing yourself "Oh wow, hi Pedro" you pretended to greet him, going in for a kiss.
He just smiled, as he did, eventually avoid your kiss,
his beard grazed your cheek, and the proximity to him, sparked something inside you, something quick, but likewise persistent.
As you leaned away, you noticed with amusement the flush on his cheeks and had to bite down a smile.
He fanned himself exaggeratedly "I'm blushing," he mumbled, making you chuckle, as you rested a hand on his arm, trying to soothe him.
" So how does swerving feel?" Graham asked
"it's... interesting" you glanced at him.
"It makes me feel rude" he looked at you too now, "I would never do it, it feels- it's mean"
"oh we know you wouldn't" you reassured him.
"I didn't like it" he shook his head
You smiled, tilting your head "would it make you feel better if we did it again without the swerving?"
You noticed how he seemed to have a momentary shutdown.
"yes," he said bluntly
"oh my god yes"
You laughed softly, as his mouth gaped open.
"Will you kiss me?" he almost begged, which was funny considering you had proposed it.
"Alright then, come here" you gestured, and he leaned closer, letting you press a quick kiss to his cheek.
"there" you smiled
"I think I just died"
"oh stop it, you're flattering me," you said, noticing a trace of red on his face "whoops, sorry I left a lipstick print" you went to clean it
"no no" he stopped you
"please leave it, I want proof this actually happened"
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SSR Rook Hunt - Savanaclaw Dorm Uniform Voice Lines
Savanaclaw Dorm Uniform Rook does not have a vignette
When Summoned: I vow here and now upon my ever-burning tenacious spirit that I shall repay this favor!
Summon Line: Welcome to Savanaclaw! ...I kid. It's a rather strange sensation to stand before you in this attire.
Groooovy!!: For the sake of bringing back the beautiful world that I cherish... I must strike to put a stop to this treacherous dream!
Home: Ah yes, I feel the spirit of persistence flowing through me.
Swap Looks: Time for a short break.
Home Idle 1: My hair is easily damaged by UV rays. If I don't take proper care of it, it starts to develop a wheat-like texture.
Home Idle 2: Oh là là! There are holes in my denim jeans around my knees... This would always happen whenever I would get caught up in chasing after animals.
Home Idle 3: You know how we stay in shared rooms until our junior year? As I thoroughly enjoy private time to myself, I found it quite nervewracking.
Home Idle - Login: I never would have imagined being able to traverse through a dream like this. ...My heart leaps in anticipation of the beautiful world I will witness!
Home Idle - Groovy: I truly do wish to see a movie where Neige-kun and Vil are both together the lead roles. One day, when that happens, you and I should go watch together!
Home Tap 1: I had forgotten just how easy it was to move around in the Savanaclaw dorm uniform... It's a refreshing sensation, especially since I'm more used to the Pomefiore dorm uniform now.
Home Tap 2: Are you interested in the paper I keep in my waist pouch? I keep these on hand to easily sketch my observations, or attach notes to arrows.
Home Tap 3: The King of Beasts overcame adversity and after strenuous efforts, was able to secure the throne. I absolutely hold his persistent spirit in high regards.
Home Tap 4: Truthfully, in the past, I would always just cut my bangs with a knife. At the time all I cared about was to keep my vision clear, after all.
Home Tap 5: My hat is dirty? Ah, you're right, it's covered in leaves, sticks, and even dirt... Fufu, if Vil were to see this unsightly mess, I would be in for a tongue-lashing.
Home Tap - Groovy: I find it slightly embarrassing to have others witnessing my innermost thoughts. Of course, you would keep to yourself anything you see or hear in my dreams... Wouldn't you?
Duo:
[ROOK]: Vil, I dedicate this victory to you!
[VIL]: Do ensure that you take them down, Rook.
Requested by @thelonepearl.
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