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happy birthday aalto loml ,,, 🥺💖🎊

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@finalism asked: wow , nice trick . i'm sure you're a hit at parties . / from calcharo. extremely sarcastically

mist had taken the shape of a loong- spindly, winding, twirling around his hand and up his arm. entertained by his own trick, he watches it continue to loop until it slowly dissipates into an undefined shape-- then nothing. aalto gives calcharo a look of surprise, brief before laughing at the comment. " oh i sure am! different parties call for different tricks though. " depended a lot on whether he was there for fun, or there for work. ( almost always for work ) and, as he speaks, his lithe frame quickly dissipates to nothing- a sprinkling of black petals falling in his place.

" mist is wonderfully versatile. " solid again next to the hound, close enough to bump shoulders with him. gesturing with one hand, where a little ball of it whirls and moves in a controlled shape. " so...? what'd you call me for? surely not just to poke fun me. or has calcharo suddenly developed a sense of humor since our last deal? "

𝐹𝐼𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑅𝑌 ⅋ 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 / accepting

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WEAPON SELECTION - PISTOLS

Mortefi / Aalto

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↪ 𝐹𝐼𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑅𝑌 ⅋ 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 . ( a collection of sentence starters from season one of syfy's the magicians . adjust phrasing as necessary . this prompt will be updated as time goes on . )

it's always something with you , isn't it ? it's always an emergency .

look , this is your responsibility .

wow , nice trick . i'm sure you're a hit at parties .

so ... you think you're ready .

i called you . all weekend . where were you ?

okay , we have got to pull you together .

you can't run away hard enough , can you ?

i know where you were all weekend .

life is raw , everybody medicates .

i love you . call me , okay ?

am i hallucinating ?

come on , or you'll miss it .

can i start over ? please .

i'm going to make sure you don't remember a thing .

playing with time is such difficult magic .

don't bother trying to compare yourself .

it's good to be aware the world is blatantly unfair .

it's my fault that they said that .

if you think my family is some sort of advantage , you've been misinformed .

maybe i wouldn't let myself forget .

that was before i knew there was something else .

it's really okay if this is not your thing .

you're hurting yourself , & you're not okay .

i just needed to see if i was right .

we've been watching you for quite a while now .

hello ? do you need help ?

you feel right because you're starting towards your destiny .

for some reason , you're involved . so be involved .

look , hold that thought , okay ?

i'm obviously coming with you .

there's no such thing as safe magic .

what is this place exactly , besides a health hazard ?

you ask a lot of questions .

jesus , you didn't tell me you were dangerous .

it's a little bit bigger than messing up .

there's a bad story every few years around here .

can you just help me live with myself ?

i'm gonna tell you something deep & dark & personal now .

i'm trying to tell you , you are not alone here .

i don't know . i wanna be your friend , i guess .

you should hate me right now .

the last thing i wanted to do growing up was read fantasy .

let's just say life wasn't exactly non-stop fun growing up .

if you're guilty , i'm guilty .

come do something stupid with me before you go .

okay , you know what ? i'm not interested in your personal issues .

this isn't just some lark to me , just so you know .

i mean seriously , what do they expect , you know ?

look , you can't run away from you .

there's nothing i can do in this moment to stop the comet from crashing into the earth , is there ?

i keep trying to tell myself that this is somehow better .

you don't see color & want to go back to black & white .

you can't help , & i can't help you .

what the hell was that , you maniac ?

why would you ever trust anyone ?

i'm willing to teach the right people what i know . & i know a lot .

you're lucky i can fix this .

hey , have you heard of karma ? sometimes it's instant .

i'm generous with you , considering .

get me everything on this list . this week .

why even ask , if you'll just forget it again ?

that's not a real answer .

you're a much better liar than i expected you to be .

do you think you have a destiny ?

there is no destiny . no born heroes .

you can either step up to it or not , that's up to you .

this is your problem , that you should solve !

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" resonator aalto excels in the art of camouflage and transformation, often assuming an elusive and fluctuating physical state, akin to the characteristics of mist. further tests conducted to ascertain the properties of the mist he conjures yielded inconclusive results. "

so it's implied here basically that he's able to shift in and out of this mist form as easily as breathing. it's a natural impulse, and despite how often he does it, he's got little to no concern when it comes to overclocking. it allows him to move fluidly and quickly- and gives him flexibility that a solid form cannot. also, with his passive ability while in mist form, it's clear he has control over air/mist in and out of this form.

personal headcanons added to the mix- he cannot take damage while he's in this form. and he can use it to fit through cracks in doors and windows, or smaller spaces he cannot fit into normally. he can however be knocked out of this form when the correct conditions are met. blades and bullets glide right through this form, but with enough force to the air around him-- it might do the trick.

he can also manipulate and create mist??? back to that passive, and some quotes and visuals seen in game and in art. aalto has been seen using mist / fog to create shapes and objects. he can craft replicas of himself too, which while in game theyre not that detailed--- i think in the world itself, these are accurate enough to fool not only TDs, but also people. all of which has it's charm for sure, but he also is capable of crafting projectiles out of it. cutting bullets that are just as effective as a real bullet can be ( maybe even more effective at times ).

then you have his ultimate which...

Generate a "Gate of Quandary" in front, dealing Aero DMG. When bullets pass trough the "Gate of Quandary", ATK is increased.

like lore - wise, no need to really explain it. but the idea he can increase projectiles speed + force in general is so... cool to me.

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Wuthering Waves: Aalto

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@devilspurs asked: " now i know it's a tall order for ya, " the mercenary starts. " but think ya can wire me t' a few that can source what i need? " bullets do come at a high price. especially ones crafted to his specifications.

       " awe bootie- and here i thought we had something special! " he's only joking of course, but he still pouts as he tilts his shades down. a flash of gold, and a small quirk of one brow. hmmm... he continues the display, a show of mock disappointment, as a couple names cross his mind. even for boothill he'll be a little picky. wouldn't do him any good to share them all. and lose his best client?! nuh uh! " - i can give you one or two of 'em, yeah. " holding out a hand. " but it'd be bad for business if i gave you more than that. " a huff, before he drops the act. and flashes him a determined smile. " no one's gonna getcha the things you need faster than me, haha! -- and it'd break my heart terribly if you stopped calling. "

unprompted

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anyway, before i go to bed. thinking about how aalto likes to play pranks on kids and make them laugh. i really think it might stem some from how unhappy & frustrating his own childhood probably was. as his vc lines have heavily implied; aalto had an alcoholic father, who had a pretty severe gambling addiction. which drew in debt collectors frequently, and they likely took away a lot of their things. whether he's still around or not... is unclear. and so far there's no mention of his mother.

the point is though, i think he just wants kids to be happy. like, the world of wuwa is pretty dreadful. and kids deserve to be happy, they deserve to be kids. there's only so much a joke or prank can do- but even a little bit is better than nothing.

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      " trying to talk me into a different business venture? " hand comes up to curl a finger at his own chin. little does rover know; aalto already makes deliveries, albeit of a different kind. " hm. they pay enough. but yanno, since you brought it up... how much do you think someone would pay me for delivering a hot bowl of noodles in under two minutes? no spills guaranteed ~ "

@aaltoh sc ; " you could be the fastest food deliverer in huanglong              no seriously.  i don't know what the black shores would pay, but look at how big this city is. "  

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      a brief moment of quiet sits between them; enough to adjust his sunglasses as he flashes a smile. " worried about little ol' me? awww- i'm flattered, general. " 

ㅤㅤㅤ❝  i  don't  think  i  need  to  tell  you  how  unwise  it  is  for  an  information  broker  to  be  this  far  out  in  the  front,  aalto.  ❞ // @aaltoh

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ohh... these borders / dividers @devilspurs made for me are . .. wowiee

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Aalto sticker gifs (Volume 4) from the WuWa Discord

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𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐈 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄: black/shores operative , a/alto

path: erudition combat type: wind faction: unknown ( black/shores ) on interactions: honestly a/alto can fit anywhere in the story. any time, any place. he already knows what's happened, has inklings on what's going to happen. he is always willing to part with information for the right price. and can offer his skillsets ( god he's got so many ) too, if the deal strikes him as fair. and if you think he doesn't know at least something about every character on the roster... you're sorely mistaken. a/alto is a skilled gunslinger, who has shown a very strange ability to evaporate into mist in the blink of an eye. he's charming, charismatic, and capable of talking circles around most people. that pleasant, welcoming demeanor makes his actual intent and motive much easier. being that he's an information broker by trade; a/alto is very perceptive, intelligent, and good at reading people. not to say of course he can't be genuinely friendly and great to be around...

he is willing to work with ( and has ) just about anybody. but each member of black shores has a great deal of freedom to operate however they see fit. so long as their aim and their actions continue to align with the organization. so that in mind, a/alto does have morals-- and there are lines he will not cross.

often times, a/alto can be seen traveling with a young girl with pink hair. encore is a staple in his story, and very important to him. and when asked he will keep it very simple; she is in a funny way, like family to him, but not. and though she refers to him as uncle a/alto from time to time-- he definitely takes on a direct parental role when he needs to. but does his best not to overstep.

black shores

just like in wu/wa , the black/shores is an organization who's sole purpose is to protect the universe from major threats. they do so however from the shadows, each one of it's members elusive & enigmatic in nature. again, the group doesn't seem to be picky when it comes to alignment. rather, so long as each member aims for their overarching goal-- they don't seem to care how they go about it. meaning some of the members can range in how violent, aggressive, or passive they are.

no one actually knows about black/shores. the ipc has some info, and they have had dealings with black/shores in the past. but are careful about asking too much. attempts in the past to push the black/shores organization into becoming a branch of the ipc has proven nearly impossible. as the black/shores has information on it's activities & methods that would cause a lot of problems for the ipc as a whole.

naturally, the icp keeps a healthy distance from them. and despite how terribly they wish to subsume black/shores-- they know better than to force it.

the aeon black/shores is aligned with is unknown. but it's assumed by the few who do know of the organization it might be nous, or HooH. and there are some who may believe they were once aligned with ena. a/alto argues the lack of importance in who or what the organization follows. all that matters is they mean to help? right?

galaxy rangers

a/alto has a LOT of dealings with various rangers. they are actually one of his main sources of trade. delivering them information on various locations, materials, people and even security codes or illegal documents. all sorts of things. in return he may ask for money, but sometimes he asks for obscure items-- things only he is likely to find value in. one of his favorite clients actually is boot/hill. not only does he always offer the best deals, but the cowboy has been very consistent in the quality of his work!!! now that's hard to find! once in a while he will offer him a 100% discount if the bounty / job he's doing really piques a/alto's interest.

the icp

he will rarely do business with members of the ipc. and even if he does, he tends to be quite picky, and choosy about who he deals with. bias is partially on me, but the ipc also doesn't seem like a/alto's cup of tea. he's not a fan of how they operate, and it's especially so when you consider how much he knows about it's operations...

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okay so here's what is canon, & what i hc for him... i will put spoiler related things under readmore for those who have not caught up.

aalto is quite enigmatic, and elusive. if he doesn't want to be found, he wont be. but he appears when he's needed, and has a charming & friendly personality. hard not to love him honestly, he gets along with almost anyone.

despite his flighty behavior, aalto is actually very reliable & attentive...

he's driven by money, but! has a good moral compass. i think he is morally between good and grey however. a bit on the chaotic good side of the alignment chart. if not neutral good that is. hard to say yet...

encore and aalto are inseparable. and it seems to me, to be very akin to a parent or guardian & their child. like, aalto gives me major dad energy. their found family dynamic means the entire world to me.

seen in his trailer, aalto can turn into mist. and he can do it at will, quickly, without too much difficulty or effort. using it to manipulate his positioning ( and others ) while in combat.. though, from art & some of his move sets in combat-- he can actually manipulate the mist, forming shapes from it. and potentially even firing it as bullets and other projectiles. hm...

the black shores is an organization that seeks to protect the world. they have connections all over, and gather information and intel. also use the beacons and anchor points they have to alert countries to danger. they're pretty selective about who they allow in their group, and only pick those who show genuine potential and skill they deem valuable. i'm noticing that maybe motive and alignment isn't all that important? so long as the consultants within the group follow what i would assume is a fairly broad code of conduct.

aalto knows a lot. like the amount of information he gave us is kind of wild to me. and it's not even everything. he definitely knows way more than he lets us have- information he's willing to share if we can afford it.

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alto? 🤨 what, did soprano get demoted?

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Aalto from Wuthering Waves 🤤