#rokachan

[bloodredhands]

42. braiding the other’s hair

The air in Gridania was thick, a storm looming upon the darkening horizon as clouds began to roll in. Crickets chirped in the distance, the evening calls scattered across the great forest of the Shroud.

Nested deep within the trees, a comfortable cabin sat. The roof no longer decrepit, patched up and with a new coat of paint. The garden, well tended, the slithering tentacles of the territorial Morbol inching across the ground as two figures sat by the great base of a tree - cut down to a table.

Roka sat upon the table, her back towards Ezekiel as he stood behind her. His brow was creased, concentration wound deep into his face. Her long, fluffed up tail had curled around his leg as she waited patiently. The pair of them recently washed, damp hair was now being spun into a delicate braid by the brute man. His calloused fingers brought stray hairs into the plait - ensuring that it was near perfect.

The Notqote hummed softly, eyes closing as she enjoyed his gentle touch, braiding her hair into a more manageable state and reveled in the calm before the storm. She dared not disturb the mans though process as strands of hair were weaved together and he finally tied it off at the bottom. He lifted it between his fingers, twirling it around before letting it fall back into place with a nod. Roka's ears flickered, her head turning to peer at Ezekiel with a soft smile. "All done?" She asked, not moving until the Viera nodded once more.

She chirped brightly, swiveling upon the table until her legs hung down to the gras below. "Alright, your turn!" She demanded, patting the side of the tree for him to sit down by.

Ezekiel breathed in slowly, turning as he crouched down, bracing one hand on the grass before his rear hit the floor with a soft omph. His back came to rest against the side of the tree stump, and Roka's legs sat either side of his shoulders as her clawed fingers started to gently brush through his hair, pulling out knots and clumps out of the Viera's often messy hair. Once satisfied, she began to braid some of his hair into a plait at the back of his head, pulling it from around his face as she worked through each one - as if she'd done it a thousand times before.

His head came to rest back, eyes drifting shut as her soft fingers and pointed claws occasionally brushed his head in a soothing manner. She hummed softly, a song he didn't know, as her long tail flopped off the table and splayed over his lap like a blanket. His fingers idly brushed through her tail as she worked, and his breathing grew steady.

Soon enough, he found himself in a light slumber, trusting her to do a good job with his hair, as the relaxing evening seeped into his bones and provided a moment of respite, even if it would be brief.

Thank you for the prompt! I still love them your honor, creature comfort duo here we go

#// memories of another life and dreams of another land; what could or could not be #rokachan #ask prompts #thankyou so much! #theyre cute little monsters i promise #// the rabbit and the rose

[doctor-sasslady]

Quest Accepted - DO MORE FUCKING ART AND DRAW YOUR FRIENDS, TESS!

Here is a portrait I did of @rokachan because Roka is adorable and deadly. I'm a little better with drawing the ladies though that might be in my head, and Roka is super pretty. Next on the list, Ilan!

...who is a pretty boy. Look, shut up. I'll draw a dude with like. A Santa beard next or something. Or maybe after I draw 3000 more girls cause boys have cooties. I'm pretty sure that was scientifically proven.

#a tess and her art #sketch #digital sketch #ffxiv #ffxiv art #miqo'te #ffxiv character #rokachan #roka

[mistdrinkersblade]

if they could only bring two things with them, what what they be?

His gunblade and his necklace he keeps tucked under his shirt.

One being a gentle reminder of home he can take wherever he can. It's simple, a little polished stone wrapped in a small hemp rope. His mother made it for him when he was taking up training from his father to fight. Now it's the only real reminder he has of home.

The other being his weapon, a tool of defense. After losing his axe and taking up the art of the gunblade, Syla's become far more defensive of others and himself. Rather than forsaking his own health, he wants to be a symbol of relief for others. Someone he knows others can trust. And you can't be that if you're too injured to fight.

#rokachan #asks #((he used to be REAL bad about getting into harm's way))

[wpip-raham]

Tagged by @antlers-and-omens, thanks!

I actually have Pinterest mood boards for every major OC across all games, so I was pretty prepared for this. I'll take every opportunity to talk about Pip ofc, and especially to show off parts of his board. (Btw I highly recommend making one of you don't, even tho the aids are all visual it's a nice way to anchor back into the vibes of a specific muse).

Pips aesthetic is a blend of a few things: vaguely Middle Eastern with some Asian influence (I imagine his fighting style is akin to muy Thai). he's also inspired by an amalgamation of a stereotypical surfer and someone who'd live in a trailer park in a rural part of the American SW (IFYKYK). I HC that he's super flexible, could easily do some advanced yoga poses, and probably does some yoga-esque training to increase his strength and flexibility. Uhhh a lot of his personality reminds me of a cocky UFC fighter, hence Connor McGregor.

Tagging: @bonespyre (any muse), @aroseyetbloomedwrites, @sundered-souls, @amissa-fide (any muse), @rokachan (if you're up to it!), @grumpy-limsan-customs-cat, @the-sycophant, @houserosaire, @alannah-corvaine, @vmbral, @YOU! No seriously, please do it. And if you chose to do it from this post, tag me in it so I can see. I tried to tag the folks I mostly interact with, but I know there are many I have missed. Link 👇

[the-wanted-man]

What Does Your Heart Look Like?

a bird struggling to get loose

Your heart can never hold still. It pounds against your chest frantically, always turning your sights to one thing after the next. When was the last time you were certain? The last time your life was stable? Maybe this is how you prefer things. On the move constantly, not tied down to one person or place. You chase one goal after the next. Can you ever really feel complete without a place to land? Shouldn’t you build yourself a nest?

Tagging: @luck-and-larceny , @seekingsavant, @carnivalis, @dumb-hat, @tigjax, @hotaruffxiv, @thegildedgun, @songbirds-and-bows, @enambris, @rokachan, @evyana-snowfall, @lavender-hemlock

Quiz Here!

#Character Quiz #Aesthetic

[zhauric]

Fears: The Stormborn

Asande Stormborn

Bold any fears which apply to your muse. Italicize what makes them uncomfortable.

the dark ⋆ fire ⋆ open water ⋆ deep water ⋆ being alone ⋆ crowded spaces ⋆ confined spaces ⋆ change ⋆ failure ⋆ war ⋆ loss of control ⋆ powerlessness ⋆ prison ⋆ blood ⋆ drowning ⋆ suffocation ⋆ public speaking ⋆ natural animals ⋆ the supernatural ⋆ heights ⋆ death ⋆ dying ⋆ intimacy ⋆ rejection ⋆ abandonment ⋆ loss ⋆ the unknown ⋆ the future ⋆ not being good enough ⋆ scary stories ⋆ speaking to new people ⋆ poverty ⋆ loud noises ⋆ being touched ⋆ forgetting  ⋆ being forgotten

Kaelivh Stormborn

the dark ⋆ fire ⋆ open water ⋆ deep water ⋆ being alone ⋆ crowded spaces ⋆ confined spaces ⋆ change ⋆ failure ⋆ war ⋆ loss of control ⋆ powerlessness ⋆ prison ⋆ blood ⋆ drowning ⋆ suffocation ⋆ public speaking ⋆ natural animals ⋆ the supernatural ⋆ heights ⋆ death ⋆ dying ⋆ intimacy ⋆ rejection ⋆ abandonment ⋆ loss ⋆ the unknown ⋆ the future ⋆ not being good enough ⋆ scary stories ⋆ speaking to new people ⋆ poverty ⋆ loud noises ⋆ being touched ⋆ forgetting  ⋆ being forgotten

Tagged by: @elu-delouche-ffxiv​ My thanks for it.

Tagging: @sharlayan-starweaver​ @starforger​ @kich-rp @cadrenebula @luck-and-larceny @charm-in-spades @sundered-souls @rokachan @mteshi-ffxiv @umbral-grimiore @katalinhunter

#asande stormborn #kaelivh stormborn #the stormborn #character fears

[soulshards]

corruption arc

so. you got worse. and i'm not entirely sure i can blame you for it. maybe it was in you all along, hidden and waiting, or maybe someone planted it in you and watched it grow. either way, it's there now and you hold it in your fist like a second heart - this blood, this hunger, this thrill of having teeth and using them. perhaps you are right to. you are a mirror for the hardness of the world, and a mirror that we could all stand to look in more often. it's hard to watch the bleeding bring about more blood, but it is undeniable that you are very good at wounding.

Quiz Here

Tagged by @shadesofblades, thank you!

Tagging @goldthornxiv @rokachan @allyennah @amissa-fide-rp @sundered-souls @mistdrinkersblade and anyone else who wants to do it!

#// lips that curl as they speak lies but your heart you cannot hide

[saeta]

general likes and dislikes.

Colors: Oh, so many! Green, blue, purple, pink, silver, white. She used to favor red, gold, and black in her edgy, younger years. Nowadays, she gravitates towards softer, more calming colors not only to appeal to other people, but also because it feels better for her. There isn’t a lingering sense of aggression.

Textures: As someone who works with plants, Saeta is fascinated by all types of textures, rough and smooth alike. She loves the feeling of grass in the spring and summer. That being said, she has the means to enjoy some of the finer things in life now, so she does splurge on silky materials sometimes.

Music: Her favorite type of music is gentle and whimsical. For reference, any of the Gridania themes, the inn theme, and a few songs from the XV crossover (Fantastica + Reflect, specifically). Saeta is actually a decent singer, but she doesn’t display the talent beyond using it as a pastime during chores at home.

Weather: Warm, sunny. Clouds can be nice, but a clear sky means being able to see the stars at night. She finds rain and storms make her more sleepy than anything, thus those days usually prove unproductive. Although snow is pretty, she loathes the cold. She gets chilled rather easily, so she ends up bundled like a child.

Other: Saeta’s favorite creature (outside Hazel, of course) is the coeurl! She likes koalas and korpokkur, too.

She’s surprisingly interested in airships, motorcycles, and guns, despite not being very well versed in technology.

Lastly, as most would probably be able to guess at this point, her favorite flower is lavender.

Tagged by: @mimble-sparklepudding, thanks again! 💜

Tagging: I’m late, so I’m not sure who may have answered something similar in the past, but I’ll tag people, anyway. Feel free to ignore~

@raifenrir, @mjellev, @roguestly, @sharlayan-starweaver, @the-littlest-kojin, @meepsthemiqo, @starforger, @huntinghare, @damienward-ffxiv, @rokachan, @mistdrinkersblade

#meme answers #headcanon

[ffxivtribehydrae]

What color character are you? - Dubus Hydrae

Orange Character

Orange characters are charismatic and talented. They push themselves to be the best at everything they put their mind to, and get upset when they can’t meet their own standards. They tend to be prodigies, seeming almost superhuman in their genius or abilities, but they often base their self-worth off of how well they can perform, making them feel isolated from the others around them. While most people see orange characters as cocky and self-absorbed, they are actually quite insecure in themselves. They want attention and validation from others, but because of their faux confidence and the constant (and often somewhat empty) praise from the people around them, the people that are truly closest to them often withhold it from them. This often leads them to push themselves beyond their limits to succeed and/or act out in unhealthy and self-destructive ways, in an effort to get some kind of recognition. These characters seek to impress, and have a hard time telling praise from love. They have a constant need to be the hero, in whatever context that means for them. These characters usually have a sense of humor and wit that can tend to flatter themselves (although much of what they say is rooted in truth), but it’s contrasting to some of their more self-deprecating natures. They can be serious loners, since they isolate themselves from others in an attempt to protect themselves. Although they would never admit it, they crave acceptance and belonging. Others generally don’t see this, because orange characters are loathe to admit weakness and build up defenses by making it clear that they don’t care what others think, although they do. In childhood, it is likely that their parental figures were either absent or abusive, often holding them up to high standards while not providing enough positive reinforcement. Other characters need to treat orange characters not as an annoyance, or give up on them quickly, but to make it clear that they are willing to love and support them regardless of how useful they can be, and to voice compliments where they are due.

QUIZ

Tagged by: @under-the-blood-moonlight​

Tagging: @grumpy-limsan-customs-cat​​ @rokachan​​ @adellennehocoleux​ @house-vexile​ ​

#meme #quiz #Dubus Hydrae #kind of fits him #some parts are very true #others not at all

[bloodredhands]

they have to pick one: to be loved, to be feared, or to be admired.

He's already feared. And he hates it.

He thinks he does not deserve love. Of course he may want to be loved. That sounds rather nice. But he's so jaded and messed up that he doesn't think he's allowed to be loved, no one could. (Cough.) How can anyone love a monster, after all. On that same vein, how can someone admire a man who's hand was forced to commit horrible deeds at the behest of the Empire? He does not believe he should be lifted up as any kind of hero or survivor. He's the lowest of the low.

So if he had to chose one, it would be the continuation of fear. It's the only thing he thinks he deserves, because it's the only thing that suits him.

But! It's not in some kind of power hungry way, to be clear. He doesn't want fear so he can strike it into his enemies hearts. It's not because he is confident in his abilities and does not want anyone else to stand in his way. He doesn't want to be feared in the way that villain's crave fear because they cannot understand anything else, and because they think it's the only way they can win the fight, or the only way to be heard.

He understands love and admiration, he has tasted those things before. He just believes he is not allowed them things anymore. He is unworthy of anyone's love and admiration.

Thank you for the ask @rokachan <3 I know he's an edgy boy. But he's my edgy boy and I love him.

#// your voice is weak. your soul is heavy. give unto us your burdens #rokachan #q

[huntinghare]

Tag people you want to get to know better

Relationship status: single lol

Favorite color: reddish purple! like beets, or arbok from gen 3 specifically

3 favorite foods: cheeseburger, on god. like actual steakhouse ones with avocado. uhhh when you put a bunch of hashed potatoes and vegetables and stuff in a skillet and then put a sunny side up egg over it? and anything nutella

Song stuck in my head: black lungs - architects. it’s the main song on my character playlist for an upcoming biopunk dnd campaign :3

Last thing I googled: (i use duckduckgo and you should too) it was “xkcd the martian” because i was having an argument and There Is An XKCD For Everything, Always

Dream trip: my biggest bucket list thing rn is the georgia aquarium (nerd that only travels to see different zoos and aquariums and then goes right back home again)

Something I really want right now: i’m moving this weekend so what i want more than anything is to time travel to monday when everything is already done..... actually i’m going for sushi with a guy i like tomorrow so maybe just teleport from friday to monday, if our wishes get to be real specific?

Tagged by: @rokachan, ty! Tagging: uhhh i’m shy about tagging folks for ooc stuff tbh but anyone who wants to should absolutely ping me back!

#the live capture of whale sharks was made illegal since the time they got theirs #so the next few years might be the last time to see one in person ever!!! #-coughs- uh anyway #//ooc

[doctor-sasslady]

Get to know me!

The first thing I tell people who want to get to know me is...

Now that you're here because Roka tagged me 8000 years ago (look, I have tumblr spurts), here we go~!

Rules: Tag 10 people you want to get to know better 

- Relationship status: Single but maybe warming to the idea of dating at some point soon. I'm open to it!

Favorite color: Sea greens and blues, pink, forest green

3 favorite foods: CHICKEN. I really love chicken. Am I lame? Look, my favorite thing to cook is chicken breasts. FIGHT ME. I also really like smoothies! And not cause I'm trying to be all healthy granola or anything. I just like mixing interesting things together and playing around with adding different fruits and veggies. And they're super convenient and easy to ingest when you're doing things. Lastly... Strawberry jalapeno jelly! I love spicy things, and I *extra* love spicy and sweet together like that. You can pry my strawberry jalapeno jelly from my cold dead hands.

Song stuck in my head: Eminem - Lose Yourself, and not just the Mom's Spaghetti part. I know that whole ass song, and I'll prove it to you one day when we go to karaoke.

Last thing I googled: ... Welcome to the Terror Dome gif because I couldn't find it on tumblr to add.

Dream trip: Oh, anywhere! I've made some of my best friends online, so I suppose to go visit any of them out there in the great beyond.

Something I really want right now: Debrox. I think my ears are infected. 

Tagged by: @rokachan Tagging: *cops out hard* ALL OF YOU!

#ooc meme #get to know me #it's an interesting experience #i'm at least 37 different kinds of weird

[vazaymir]

what does your heart look like?

iced over, out of the sun

Your heart is very lonely, isn’t it? Is your fortress of ice self-made? Are others afraid of you, or are you afraid of them? Are you afraid of hurting them, or of being hurt? Vulnerability and connection can be frightening, but that’s no reason to shy away from their light, to tuck yourself small into corners, to build up frigid walls to keep yourself from feeling. You will heal when you allow yourself to draw closer to the flames and thaw.

Find the quiz here!

Tagged by: @unabashedrebel

Tagging: @charm-in-spades @dreams-and-dusk @rokachan @shadesofblades@damien-ward @chainsofaether @captainkurosolaire and anyone else who like to snag it!

#thank you for the tag! #character quiz #[Shadow of the Shroud]

[wpip-raham]

ABOUT | W'pip Raham

Animal: Probably a faux pas to choose a cat for Miqo'te...I want to say lion, because he has always been designed to be lionesque, but his energy level is beyond that of just about any cat. I think a rabid squirrel better suits him.

Color: Anything in the yellow or orange family (including brass, gold, etc).

Song: Pickup Truck - Kings of Leon

Number: 22. Because it's 2 2's.

Day or Night: Day.

Plant: Jumping Cholla. If you know, you know.

(if you don't know, it's because it's attracted to your static and will literally leap to attach itself to you ((yes, this hurts the animal)) and you have to use prongs to remove it or it'll just keep sticking. tl;dr it's annoying).

Smell: Like walking into a whole foods store-- turmeric, cardamom, cardboard, and someone's body odor vaguely masked by aluminum-free deodorant.

Gemstone: Maybe quartz?

Season: Summer.

Place: Thanalan.

Food: Some sorta fish soup.

Eorzean Deity: Nymeia-- somewhat odd for a sun cat; but for someone like Pip, who's been itching to change his circumstances from the very beginning, it makes sense to pray to the patron of fate.

Eorzean Element(s): Earth or Fire, methinks.

Drink: Whatever he can get his hands on.

tagged by @reconditerune and @aroseyetbloomedwrites

thanks!!!

tagging: @rokachan (if you feel up to it), @bonespyre (the wife), @amissa-fide (any muse), @grumpy-limsan-customs-cat, @sundered-souls, @miqojak, @YOU

[noble-and-damned]

You were the sweetest apparition, such a pretty vision

Featuring @rokachan’s precious bean Khoi for the daily dose of cute. Also be sure to check out the venue! It’s a beautifully decorated aquarium owned by @dane-escherra! Really enjoyed having some in-game roleplay as well as screenshots here.

#FFXIV Screenshots #gallery #rokachan #// all things seen and unseen #gposers

[mistdrinkersblade]

Send “I think you’re beautiful” for my muses reaction. [Have a compliment from the grumpy lizard]

Syla leaned back gently, looking back up at the au ra sitting above him. Had she meant that for him to hear? Or was it a total accident? She had been so focused on his healing session after all...hells, who could blame her?

"Heard that." The viera smugly commented to Reinette, which earned him a quick, easy slap on the shoulder. His only response was laughter, leaning back into her touch so she could work. He was always a tease, but still. He knew how to pull at strings. Not maliciously, but it did warm him to hear that.

"Trust me, you're welcome to admire more of it. Just call it...extended healing."

#rokachan #asks #((sorry Reinette he Will want you))