#talion graves

[talion-graves]

The Sharlayan pretty boy.

#final fantasy xiv #talion graves #hyur #highlander #my screenshots #ffxiv

[mimble-sparklepudding]

Talion Graves

The beauty of Talion Graves,

Is not seen in the way that he shaves,

Nor his eyes, nor his torso,

But in truth, even more so,

It's displayed in the way he behaves.

Just when you thought it was safe to open Tumblr, it's another installment of my silly poetry series. This time celebrating the handsome and noble Talion Graves of @talion-graves.

Talion is not just enjoyable to look at - although it's certainly no hardship to do so - but also very fun to read about. Especially his touching relationship with Joel (who has an inexplicable inability to enter a room sensibly through the door). Heroic, brave and always well-dressed, Talion is a fantastic character.

Definitely a blog of which I think more people should be aware. If you're not already following @talion-graves then I heartily suggest you give it a look.

#talion graves #silly poetry #lalafellin limericks #ffxiv oc #ff14 ffxiv #ffxiv hyur #ffxiv wol #ff14 #final fantasy 14 #ffxiv #final fantasy xiv #hyur

[hinganskies]

Some Suggestions for FFXIV blogs to follow.

@miqomischief @elfie-kitten @sasslett @ae-fond-seeker @furys-mercy @dedicatedtomoonlighting @dragonsongmakhali @scholarlostintime @pinxli @briar-ffxiv @houserosaire @cadrenebula @captainkurosolaire @finishing-touch @aroseyetbloomedwrites @gigifujijifu @healersadjust @ievaxol @irisopranta @kaitontenchu @laladventures @naejlas-axe @ooeygooeyghoul @pangolinheart @risrielthron @scales-claws-and-thorns @talion-graves @the-unending-journey @uldahstreetrat @umbralaether @xiv-wolfram @yukiotacon @yzeltia @superiorthaumaturge @spotofmummery @ffxivxd @ainyan @placesyoucallhome @tallbluelady

There are lots of others, but I can’t remember how to spell all of them on phone!

oh wow thank you so much this is so helpful and already so much more welcoming than reddit 😭❤️

I had no idea there was such a big community here hello everyone!

#ffxivblogging #asks

[urukbignaturals]

I wanna write Yandere Bruz and Yandere Ratbag with the reader but like... I'm kinda dry on ideas... I'll type what I have in case later I get inspired...

Yandere Ratbag the Coward:

Stalker-ish yandere. He watches you a lot from afar. He isn't always the sneakiest but sometimes he leaves you presents and you chalk it up to him being shy.

What presents? Things he hunted (mostly dead rats, though he occasionally gets you rabbits and little birds), shiny rocks, the ears of stronger Uruks he totally killed on his own (aren't you impressed?), weapons also scavenged from those he totally killed...

He one time wanted to show you he could be a good mate by taking care of you, so he intentionally poisoned (he is such a genius) one of your meals. Despite his best efforts, he found out he wasn't at all a great medic or caretaker, so he had to beg Talion for help. Don't worry- you'll end up being fine, but the scare was so big that for weeks he hugged you tightly as he sniffed...

He knows he can't protect you but he has a big, strong olog friend AND the Grave Walker, so he definitely bothers them often, asking them to take care of you...

Ratbag may be the reason Talion and Az-Harto/Ranger become yanderes too.

Yandere Bruz the Chopper:

Some have already done some good interpretations for him, I'm not sure I have much to add LOL.

Bruz is definitely a clingy and manipulative yandere.

Like others have said- you must be at the very least in eyesight. He gets very anxious whenever he can't see you. He knows how dangerous Uruks and ologs are! What if another claimed you as theirs? Bruz can't allow that.

He has employed other Uruks to ambush you when you are alone, only for him to come out and save you. That way you'll be more inclined to stay close...

Cuddles. Many, many cuddles. He won't let you sleep alone and he simply can't sleep if you aren't in the safety of his arms.

Gets jealous of everything and everyone. Why are you talking to that coward? He is there! What's with you and the ranger? Isn't he good enough? Why are you sitting in that chair??? His lap is free! etc, etc, etc.

Might "accidentally" touch you inappropriately, "I'm sorry, little one, it's just that my hands are so big and your body is so small!".

Also, he "accidentally" marks you. "I meant to give ya a love nibble- sorry for the bite mark, sorry!" "Oh no, did I leave that bruise? I need to relax my grip, are you in pain? Let me help..." "Wanna spar? I'll be gentle this time.... besides, so far you haven't gotten a single scar! (yet)"

He lies to keep you on his side. "I heard Ratbag saying this", "I saw Talion rummaging through your things", "The Warchief asked Talion if he could keep you as a pet- and Talion said he would consider it! How rude!", "I need to warn you, that orc that asked to chat with you? Has a bet with other orcs on how quickly he can get in your bed..."

#ratbag the coward #bruz the chopper #lord of the rings #lotr #shadow of mordor #shadow of war #uruk #orc #orcs #uruk hai #Ratbag #Yandere #Yanderes

[lettersnorth]

14 Associations: Aislinn North

Tagged by: @luck-and-larceny Thank you! I absolutely loved reading more about Malika

Animal: Sparrow. Constantly overlooked and unobtrusive but absolute masters at adapting. They’re everywhere. Forests, mountains, cities. It doesn’t matter. They’ll figure it out and they’ll survive. 

Color: Red dirt. I associate Aislinn with the red earth and canyonlands of the Gyr Abania landscape in her blood. 

Song: My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit. I have so many songs in Aislinn's playlist but every word of this is just Aislinn to a T.

Number: Okay, this is probably the nerdiest answer but that’s okay because Lin is an absolute nerd. Math is a language and she’s fluent. So the number I associate with her is 1.618. Which is the Golden Ratio in the Fibonacci sequence. 

Day or Night: Both? She burns the candle at both ends. 

Plant: Black-eyed Susan. It’s a tough, heat-loving wildflower constantly popping up where it’s not supposed to be. 

Smell: The soap she uses is probably something fresh and herbal. Lavender. When she’s not smelling like machine oil and alchemicals. 

Gemstone: Emerald. She wears an Ishgardian cut heirloom emerald pendant hidden beneath her clothing. She’s clearly not Ishgardian. It does match her eyes pretty well though.

Season: Autumn. Brisk and introspective. 

Food: Ginger. A nice, low level of heat normally but a punch in the face if misused.

Places: High places, deserts and other hot climates, libraries

Deity: Nymeia. Everything is a roll of the dice. Everyone’s a thread in the tapestry. There’s no sense complaining about where you are. No sense getting too attached to it either. It can all change in a moment. 

Element: Earth and Fire. 

Drink: Whiskey. Takes some getting used to but given time it warms to you. 

Tagging: @talion-graves @the-wardens-torch @fairwindsandblueskies @tea-and-conspiracy @daughter-of-fire-and-dreams @norhimorovine @rhotanored @clockwork-sparrow @pollux-xiv @riylli @pocketninja-ffxiv @rising-lotus @high-and-away @craftramsay @aces-and-kings And anyone else who wants to give it a go!

#character meme #Aislinn North

[xiv-wolfram]

Wolfram's Character Inspiration Chart

This took me a while because I've answered variations of this one before but forgot who I said. Honestly I consume a lot of media so… Wolf is basically 80% me with character traits thrown in from shows I like. I'm focusing more on personality/aesthetic/narrative than physical inspiration here... Ok maybe if Ravi and Eliot had a kid with Geralt's muscles and green eyes from somewhere?

Xena - Xena: Warrior Princess A person with a dark past seeks redemption by traveling around and doing good deeds. Wears lots of leather. Their primary weapon is a sword. Consistently flirting with their best friend. After writing the synopsis of his character story I realized Wolf is basically Xena… ok he looks more like Ares. Whatever, it's my bi-awakening show I can do what I want! After realizing this, I had to give Wolf some chakram lore too for the comparison to be complete! (which was easy with the Thavnairian dad)

Geralt - The Witcher Excellent fashion sense plus Wolf is also a person who tries to be neutral but will do anything to protect their loved ones. Mostly, Geralt is on here for his fighting style. Wolf uses more magic but he also has a very active/fluid way of combat. This is due to his dancer training and why he's so evasive, but I imagine it looks similar to how Geralt fights in the Blaviken scene from the first episode of season 1, just with the occasional VerFlare.

Ravi Chakrabarti - iZombie Did ya'll know Wolf is a bit of a nerd? I try and show it sometimes but due to the subject matter of many of the comics, it may not be obvious. He's really smart. Figures things out before others (like how did other people not realize Liv is a zombie?!) Unlike Ravi, he didn't have a formal education. He only knows the common language but reads a lot and even asks Y'Shtola to translate tomes for him. When he's around friends he's extremely talkative, usually about his interests (Mhachi history, cuisine, non-traditional uses for magic, etc). Also, Ravi's relationship with Peyton is (usually) really great power couple stuff. Plus they're good friends who joke around but are very sweet and flirty with each other. (Rahul Kohli is also Wolfram's voice claim btw!)

M.M. (Marvin Milk) - The Boys For some reason, I'm the only person I know who watches The Boys?! Anyway MM is great. He's got stuff from his past that really weighs on him but he fights through it for his friends and family. He's usually kind of the moral center of The Boys with a strong sense of right and wrong even if it doesn't align with those around him. He's also the paternal/fraternal figure trying to look out for everyone.

Jessica Jones - Jessica Jones She's got kind of a dark and snarky sense of humor. Leather. Alcoholic with PTSD but she doesn't let it stop her from doing what needs to be done and being a hero. Honestly I just really love characters who save people while not really knowing how to save themselves but hanging on anyway. Wolf's also got a pretty strong vigilante side…

Eliot Waugh - The Magicians Absolutely the most relatable depiction of depression I've seen on TV. He's usually really friendly and charismatic. Always joking around. It's all a mask for his major chronic depression. Drinks a lot. Also, very smart and talented mage without having to put in as much effort as Alice (read the books) which can be a double-edged sword. His biggest enemy is himself.

tagged by: @talion-graves (Thanks! This was funnnnn!!!)

tagging: This part always makes me nervous I'll forget someone. So just - anyone else who wants to do it - I wanna see it! The original template is here! I just tweaked it a bit for me.

#Character inspiration #ffxiv wol #oc wolfram #ffxiv #ffxiv oc #HunklanderBlogs #WolframGposes

[osric-giroux-ffxiv]

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.

Take the quiz HERE

Tagging: @vahalia-cress-ffxiv / @castien-ffxiv / @promethea-silk / @damien-gray-ffxiv / @chioneeirwen / @talion-graves and anyone else who hasn't done it and would like to.

#of lances and lament #Call him out why don't you #Rude.

[seascrapes]

[ What Does Your Heart Look Like: Tal Brook ]

-> Broken, Missing Pieces That Were Once There

Your heart has been torn before, chipped and maybe even shattered. Some pieces will never be recovered, and you are shaped by the loss. But it can still be shaped into something tangible, something good, even with its flaws and imperfections. You don’t have to do all the work of rebuilding by yourself. Allow other hands to leave their fingerprints on the new heart you create from the remnants.

[ Quiz Be Here ]

Tagged by: @houserosaire​

Tagging: @noscean-scholar​ | @voidwife​ | @locke-rinannis​ | @vythanis​ | @shroudandsands​ | @solaire-and-magia​ | @ivyffxiv​ | @nabaath-areng​ | @talion-graves​ | Anyone else who wishes <3

#homemade #FFXIV #FF!Tal #Muse Related Questions #thanks for the tag/mention/reblog for me #when you go 'wait who made my OC so broken' then remember it was you #you did this

[bough-waker]

Some active FFXIV blog suggestions for you:

@aurelia-polyps

@bramdreamshade

@blucifermain

@avettabendrot

@captainkurosolaire

@cadrenebula

@chill-bunn-sage

@finishing-touch

@fair-fae

@firelightmuse

@grahas-gourmet-hamburger

@ievaxol

@healersadjust

@kskellington

@loldragoon-ffxiv

@lallafell

@meepsthemiqo

@miqomischief

@neonplace

@nights-at-crystarium

@nyarumi-nyan

@placesyoucallhome

@pinxli

@phoebe-of-ivalice

@spotofmummery

@scholarlostintime

@talion-graves

@the-littlest-kojin

@umbral-grimiore

@yloiseconeillants

@zuzunzo

@zuraoftheblack

I hope this is helpful, I probably missed out some sorry.

You're an angel, thank you so much I really appreciate this!

#ooc #ask answered

[talion-graves]

Tried recreating that moment from the tartaglia trailer with Tal, I'm not really good at action shots but this was a lot of fun to pose!

#final fantasy xiv #talion graves #hyur #highlander #my screenshots #ffxiv

[mimble-sparklepudding]

Lalafellin Limericks 2023.

Jess Varlineau (@sasslett)

Reckless Ijinixxi (@pinxli)

Baron Silvaineaux de Rosaire (@houserosaire)

Reika Tsukihana (@reikatsukihana)

Makhali Khatayin (@dragonsongmakhali)

Resi Aria (@elfie-kitten)

Edmont Saphiraux Leveilleur (@scholarlostintime)

Mizuki de Borel (nee Motte) (@pumpkinmagekupo)

Talion Graves (@talion-graves)

Nanari Ququri (@hikinghydaelyn)

Enna Iahay (@dedicatedtomoonlighting)

Cimarra Skylark (@cimarraskylark)

Cadu D'Syrcus (@spotofmummery)

Xynal Valeroyant (@qxynalvaleroyantb)

If you're interested in following more ffxiv OC blogs then please check out the examples above. All have fantastic characters and are produced by very nice (and highly talented) people. Silly poetry optional!

#lalafellin limericks #ffxiv writing #final fantasy xiv #ffxiv oc #silly poetry #ff14 #ff14 ffxiv #ffxiv #final fantasy 14

[kanekuran]

Mythological Trope Quiz

Yeaaaaah, Kane kinda be that way sometimes. xD

Thanks for the tag @whitedawn-wra

Quiz can be found here.

Tagging: @talion-graves | @mira-isenhart-xiv (for any of your girls) | @fair-fae | @dardillien-ward (for any of your boys) | @simplysoriya | @zariasilverleaf | @azem-ghale | @thefireinherveins | @ anyone who wants to do this!

#mythological trope quiz

[shadowofwar-goober]

The Gondorians of Mordor- Retreat

The middle city was lost. There was only one course of action left, once the survivors retreat behind the last remaining safe haven in Minas Ithil.

    Already, the warning cries of the upper city’s horns cut through the sounds of the siege. The gates were closing, regardless if anyone was able to retreat to the gate or not. The surviving soldiers were already running out of time.

    “How many companies remain alive?!” The ranger, Talion, was breathless as he sprinted side-by-side with Idril. 

    “I-I do not know! S-Sergeant Tarandor and his men may still yet live, ranger!” Idril nearly tripped on her feet as the ground shook underfoot. Talion reflexively latched onto Idril’s shoulder to steady her. Idril gave the ranger a curt nod as they continued to run.

    The sound of fighting grew louder. Closer. It was total pandemonium and chaos as men and orcs clashed, one side desperately trying to retreat and beat back the side that threatened to overwhelm and overtake them wholly. 

Most of these men hadn’t seen proper action before the siege and it showed in the innumerable amount of bodies that were piled in the streets. The night spent in the lower and middle city took its toll and it left a mass grave in its wake. Idril could scarcely believe that the green sergeant Tarandor not only remained alive, himself, but seemed to have the bulk of his men still living under his command. 

No words or orders needed to be exchanged. Tarandor and his men were on the cusp of becoming overtaken. It wasn’t quite a battle of attrition, but if one or more men were to fall, the tide of battle would have been shifted too far into the orcs’ favour. 

Idril and Talion both were able to take several uruks by surprise. Six fell by their blades and suddenly, with a rallying cry, the Gondorians were able to push hard enough to cause the orcs to take pause before deciding the battle was lost. Seeing their heels brought another round of war cries from the men.

“C-Captain!” Sergeant Tarandor was red faced and winded. Exhausted, but invigorated from the sudden victory. “H-Herion-” He points towards the upper city. “H-He- They’ll need us, Captain!” Idril nodded, already turning to run.

“MOVE OUT, MEN!” 

Idril’s voice cut through the horns sounding and the rumble and crashing of marbled stone against the paved grounds. All turned to follow, the ranger and sergeant included, and continued to rush for the upper city’s gates. 

Sergeant Herion’s company was in far more dire straits than Tarandor’s was in. They were outnumbered two to one, yet still they pushed against the enemy with surprising ferocity. It gave the ranger brief pause, though he didn’t hesitate to cut down any orc that was within arms reach.

Herion was one of two sergeants who both led men that were unlike most that served in Gondor. They fought not like honourable knights but like street ruffians in the midst of a tavern fight. Once, Idril would think them uncouth, lacking in honour and respect of both the ranks they hold and those that command above them. Now? They are the difference between catastrophic casualties and acceptable loss of war. 

“D-Damn-! It looks bad!” If they weren’t in the heat of battle, Idril would have given Tarandor a proper tongue lashing for saying something so idiotic.

“No shit- It’s been bad for weeks!” Herion had scarcely broken into a sweat as he cleaves yet another uruk from shoulder to waist. Idril snarled as she separated an orc’s head from his shoulders.

“Shut the hell up and FIGHT! The gates are closing as we speak!” 

Idril wished she wasn’t speaking the truth. With their aid, Herion and his men were able to spook this group of uruks into fleeing once they saw the tide of battle shift in the Gordorian’s favour. Such cowardice was distasteful but Idril couldn’t be more pleased as the beasts scattered in the ruined streets of Minas Ithil.

“Move up, men! Sergeant Dagor is covering the gate!” Sergeant Herion shouted over the sounds of the siege. The warning horns of the upper city cut his order short, though his men didn’t need to hear him to know where to go.

“The middle city is lost! Retreat to the upper city! RETREAT!” Idril shouted to any man that may hear her. It was likely in vain but Idril would shout until her throat was raw and bleeding before she stopped ordering her men to fall back. 

The men of Minas Ithil didn’t stop fighting even as they retreated back to the upper city. Many smaller groups still fought hard against the uruks that threatened to follow them to the gates.

“Fall back to the gate! We’ll cover you! Fall back!” More fell in line with the two existing companies. Some lost their commanders, some lost their entire company to the orcs. Whether they were separated or they were killed, they all took out more and more uruks as they climbed to the upper city’s gates.

“S-Sergeant Dagor! The lower cities are lost, we must retreat!” Idril was beyond exhaustion. Pure adrenaline kept her on her feet and fighting. Sergeant Dagor nodded as he pulled his blade from an uruk’s abdomen. 

“FALL BACK TO THE UPPER CITY!” 

She didn’t think they would make it. Too much time has passed, they are too overwhelmed, they haven’t the archers to provide support- Idril’s lungs screamed for air and her arms and legs begged for rest as they became heavier and heavier with each step she took.

“They are sealing the gates! Move out- MOVE OUT!” 

The stairs leading up to the upper city’s gate is in view. Almost- Almost! Idril grits her teeth as she gives herself one last push. She needs only to cress the top of these stairs and she’s done everything she possibly could have done. Another step. One more step. One more- 

Uruks were trying to push into the gates. Idril lunges towards one with a feral snarl, cutting down one, two- 

The ranger stole her third kill. Idril shoved him out of the way as she cut down what should have been her fourth. Soldiers pushed past them both as a bone-shaking CREAK curled her toes and caused the hairs on her arms to stand to attention. 

The gates are closing. 

“Quickly! UNDER THE GATES!” The handful of men that rushed through the gate collapsed as soon as they were on the other side. Idril backed up, eyeing the uruks that already washed upon the stairs like a black wave. The ranger has yet to move from the top most step of the upper city’s staircase.

“What are you-?!” Idril nearly tripped on her feet as she only just made it behind the gate before it fell atop her head. On the other side, this mysterious ranger faced the oncoming orcs then turned to meet Idril’s gaze. 

“What the hell are you-?!” Idril was flabbergasted as the ranger raised a hand to silence her. 

“I won’t be long. Go.” Idril balked at the calmness in which he stated this. The ranger clashed swords with an uruk. A small group had converged at the gates. Idril didn’t have the energy to feel anything. Fuck.

She’s so tired… 

“H-Have archers provide support…” Sergeant Dagor nodded before sprinting up the rampart to the upper walls.

The uruks weren’t ready to assault the upper city just yet. In small groups, they were cocky and reckless, especially when they were led by a grunt-wannabe-captain. Why the hell did that fool not enter the safety behind the gates?! Something about that ranger didn’t sit right with Idril. 

He was a good fighter- likely he’s fought uruk-hai for many, many years, not unlike Idril and a few of the sergeants that served in the Minas Ithil army. She stood on the safe side of the gate, baffled as the ranger took on seven different uruks with a grace and speed that didn’t seem… human? 

Perhaps she is merely exhausted… She… Damn. 

Idril could scarcely sheath her sword, her arms burned and ached so intensely. Her legs and feet were in no better condition. Every step took monumental effort on her part. Idril nearly tripped as she walked up the steps that led to the upper wall. She swallowed dryly as a familiar set of armour reflected in the scant, overcast light of the afternoon sky. 

As second captain, it was her duty to report to her General. Even if it left her trembling and nearly heaving from dread.

@space-arsonist, @dirtymeanuruk, @sinick, @elvenmoans, @boozy-dwarf

#middle earth shadow of war #shadow of war #siege of minas ithil #rewrite #talion #idril #the sergeants that got zero attention that I want to flesh out more #tarandor #herion #dagor #talion is a damn show off #idril holds the general in such high regard that she gets sick from anxiety #bless her

[lettersnorth]

What does your heart look like? - Aislinn

 A compass that doesn’t waver

You are someone who is certain of what you want. Maybe you always have been, or maybe you made a discovery that you haven’t been able to tear your eyes away from. Your heart is set and certain. You fight endlessly for your goals. Above all else, you know who you are and what you are trying to achieve. Just be careful not to tear yourself or others apart in pursuit of your ideals. 

tagged by: @haila-wetyios​

tagging: @rising-lotus​  @the-wardens-torch​  @talion-graves​  @aces-and-kings​  @luck-and-larceny​  @spotofmummery​  @sasslett​  @craftramsay​  @fairwindsandblueskies​  And anyone else who wants to give it a go!

Quiz can be found here

#character meme #Aislinn North

[valdiis]

Get to Know the Blogger

1. Are you named after anyone? Not anyone personally, but I am named after a Greek deity of the hunt.

2. When was the last time you cried? Six days ago, upon visiting a friend who is dying of brain cancer.

3. Do you have kids? I’m a step-parent, but gods, no. Not by choice. Yuck.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Not terribly often, actually. I’m more of a wry wit kind of person.

5. What sports do you play/have you played? I find it highly ironic that I enjoyed basketball in middle school, given that I’m extremely short. I also played a handful of games of tennis and some sort of frisbee game that was popular on college campuses in the ‘90s.

6. What’s the first thing you notice about other people? Generally, their hair. I’m very much a hair person. If it’s not a meeting in person, it’s their vocabulary I notice.

7. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings every time. My brain doesn’t need more nightmare fodder; it’s already great at that as it is.

8. Any special talents? I used to be able to put both feet behind my head until I got too fat to bend that way. To this day, I’m very flexible for as much as my body shape allows.

9. Where were you born? Savannah, GA, USA.

10. What are your hobbies? Oh no. Many. Cross-stitch, embroidery, silver-smithing, engraving... I collect perfumes and nail polish. I’ve done a spot of mead-making with my partner, a tiny amount of wood-burning and painting. I’ve made marzipan animals and tried knitting and crochet and chainmail jewelry. I absolutely love making things with my hands - what’s silly is that I haven’t done so in a hot minute.

11. Do you have any pets? Three, maybe four cats. I say maybe four because the fourth one is technically our roommate’s cat and she doesn’t come out to the rest of the house much. But there’s Shadow, the black and white himbo; Leland, the diabetic old man; and An Lad, the bitey little upstart. And if we’re counting her, Calamity, the shy calico.

12. How tall are you? 5′2″, alas.

13. Fave subject in school? Social studies and history. I’ve always loved learning about people and what they do. Once I reached college age, I fell in love with sociology. It’s a shame that degree gets you nowhere if you don’t want to be a social worker.

14. Dream job? Crime analyst for the FBI. Unfortunately, I’m now too old to work for them and I never did enough statistics courses in college.

15. Eye colour? A brown that almost turns reddish in sunlight.

Tagged by: @talion-graves (obliquely, anyway)

#ask meme

[osric-giroux-ffxiv]

SFW Alphabet Ask Meme

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect their partner? How would they like to be protected?)

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss their partner? Where do they like to be kissed?)

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

That's fairly difficult to answer because Osric has always been a solitary character. Friendships are few and far between, and anyone who might be close enough to consider a 'best friend' even fewer. But from his side? He'd be loyal (as he is with anyone he allows to get close to him), supportive, and more than likely protective. (Again, as he doesn't allow many people into what small circle he has, those he does allow close he'd protective of.)

How it might start? I'd imagine from some commonality - Osric is fairly introverted and keeps to a routine, so unless he were to run into someone while out on a job chances are to start up a new friendship he'd likely have to run into someone while engaging in his day-to-day.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

His childhood was fairly touch-starved, as has been much of his adult life, and so while yes it is something that he enjoys, it's not something he expects. As for how - he doesn't necessarily have a 'preference' about how, it's whatever is more comfortable in the moment.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect their partner? How would they like to be protected?)

How protective is he? Very. He was not protected (at all) growing up and he doesn't expect to be protected now - he was told to fend for himself and that's fine for him, but any partner of his? They are off-limits so far as he is concerned and he has no problem removing any potential threats to those he cares for.

The protection he wishes he would have had growing up he will offer to those he cares for because no one should suffer the way he did.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss their partner? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Osric is not the most experienced romantically - he was focused on training, running his house, and then it was on work, and it's been work since then.

That being said, I imagine he'd still be somewhat cautious until he gets to know (or be more comfortable with) his partner and in regards to the second question - that would really depend on the partner.

As for the third question - Neck kisses are an absolute weak point (not that he's consciously aware of this, mind you), as is a scar in the center of his chest and a spot near the base of his neck.

Thanks @talion-graves!

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