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The wolves are coming.

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I'm curious why you chose the sai as a potential weapon for the MC, instead of a trident or spear. Were you wanting to have a unique weapon to write?

That’s a great question - thank you for asking! 😊

Truthfully? I picked the sai because of a TV show. I don’t know if anyone still remembers it, but I used to love watching Hercules and especially Xena: Warrior Princess growing up (I’ve always been a sucker for Greek mythology 🫣). In the later seasons, Xena’s best friend and companion uses a pair of sais - and I always thought they looked incredibly cool. Visually, they’ve just stuck with me ever since.

That said: I’m not 100% settled on the weapon list yet. I might add one or two, and remove another to keep the balance. But just to be upfront - I won’t be including a bow. As much as I like the idea thematically, it doesn’t quite fit the kind of gameplay structure I have in mind.

So, about the sai - yes: partly nostalgia, partly vibes, and maybe just a little bit of ‘I thought it looked cool and wanted to see what it could do in the hands of a god.’ 😅

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Sees a Greek Mythology If where we can play as a god:

😃

Sees Aphrodite isn’t a Romance Option:

😔

(This is a joke lol I’m very excited for this game. Dione already has me in a chokehold lol)

Oh my gods - It's honestly fascinating how much Aphrodite love has shown up in my inbox lately. She’s not a RO, but she’s clearly winning hearts anyway! 💘

That said: I’m very glad your eye’s on Dione, too - because Aphrodite will appear again. And let’s just say… she might even test how solid your connection to a certain RO really is. 👀

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Hello! Just wanted to ask what are the three types of god MC is the most powerful in your opinion? Thank you in advance! Love your work 💕

Hello! Thank you so much — that’s really kind of you to say ☺️

As for your question… that’s a tough one, because honestly? I don’t think I can pick a clear top three.

Every godform the MC can take is powerful in their own way.

For example: I’ve had a scene in my head for ages now — one where the MC finally unleashes the full scale of their godhood — and let me tell you:

every single domain has the potential to be terrifying. To be awe-inspiring. To leave its mark on the world.

Yes, some domains might seem more suited for battle than others — but that’s not really the case.

You could take any of them to war, and the world would still remember your name.

So… sorry I don’t have a ranking.

But I can assure you: when the moment comes, whatever version of the MC you’ve chosen —

it will be powerful. And it will be unforgettable. 💫

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Dear Anon

I just got a handful of Asks from an Anon pointing out a few bugs and inconsistencies in the game - so I thought I’d answer them all together here, in case you're reading this, dear Anon:

First of all: thank you so much for your sharp eye. And wow... yeah. Some of those? I definitely must’ve been half-asleep while writing them 😅 But seriously: I really appreciate it. I’ll make sure to patch those up in the next update - and your notes don’t just help me, they help make the experience better for everyone playing. So thank you.

I also received a separate Ask that said:

“What kind of feedback are you looking for?” (I’m guessing it was from the same Anon - if not, sorry for the mix-up!)

That question honestly sent a chill down my spine for a second - like uh-oh... what did I miss?? 😂 But to answer properly:

I'm open to any kind of feedback - as long as it’s respectful and constructive. If there’s a character you didn’t connect with? I’d love to hear why. If you spot inconsistencies? Please tell me. (Sometimes inspiration hits mid-commute or in strange places - and yes, that can lead to missed connections.) If something's off with pronouns or phrasing - that too. (Let’s be real: pronouns are currently my biggest weakness. 😅)

All I ask is that feedback is kind and thoughtful - because we all know harsh words do land, even if we try not to let them.

That said: so far I’ve been really lucky. And honestly, after seeing what some fellow IF creators have gone through lately, I just want to say: I really don’t take your kindness for granted. It means a lot. Thank you.

P.S.: To any IF creators who’ve been targeted by hurtful Anons lately - I hope you don’t carry those words too deeply. And I hope, truly, that one day the joy that brought you to this space in the first place finds its way back to you. 💛

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Loved the demo to bits! Drakon is especially fun to interact with so far. Question: In a modern AU, what do you think the RO's jobs would be ^^?

Now that is a seriously fun question — thank you for that! ☺️

Also: I’m so glad you enjoyed the demo. 🧡

Here’s how I imagine the ROs in a modern AU:

Alexos / Alexa

Navy SEAL or some kind of elite tactical unit.

Structure, discipline, service — it all fits. They’d thrive with a purpose bigger than themselves, even if it costs them a personal life.

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Zephiron / Zephyra

Freelance artist / travel blogger / probably both.

There’s no version of them with a 9-to-5. They’d need freedom, creativity, and the ability to vanish off-grid at will.

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Theron / Thera

Landscape architect or ecological conservationist.

Quiet, grounded, always surrounded by green. They’d prefer to let their work speak for itself — and they’d never be happier than outdoors.

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Rhaelos / Rhaela

Lawyer.

Stoic, relentless, always five steps ahead. They’d specialize in justice-driven cases, probably working long hours in silence and letting results speak louder than words.

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Dorian / Dione

I originally thought: psychologist.

They’re sharp, observant, and spend way too much time picking people (and themselves) apart.

But that would require a level of emotional stability they… may not (yet) possess.

So: lead singer in a band.

Moody, intriguing, the kind that pours darkness and chaos into lyrics and flirts between songs.

Charisma on stage. Distance off it. And probably far too many people in love with the version of them that only exists under stage lights.

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Drakon

Probably a criminal underworld boss. 😂

Can't really imagine him having a 'normal' job. Commanding, dangerous, magnetic — he's the kind of man you know you shouldn’t follow... but still you do.

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???

Hard to say — because she’d have like three jobs at once.

Something creative, something social, something charitable. Whatever it is, she’d be passionate about it, wildly good at it, and absolutely incapable of doing just one thing at a time.

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Hi, I’m enjoying the demo thus far and looking forward to seeing MC come into their own, and how that impacts the world around them depending on what domain we choose. :) As for my question, I wondered if you’d mind answering what camp the ROs fall under when it comes to ‘better have loved and lost’ vs ‘never loved at all’. Thank you!

Thank you so much - I’m really glad you’re enjoying the demo so far! 😊

And oof, what a question! Let’s see what the RO's would choose:

Drakon: Better to have loved and lost.

He’ll take intensity over emptiness every time.

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Alexos / Alexa: Better to have loved and lost.

Even if it leaves scars, they’d still choose it.

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Rhaelos / Rhaela: Undecided.

They've lost love before - and it nearly destroyed them. But part of them still believes it’s worth it.

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Zephiron / Zephyra: Never loved at all.

Emotions are fine - as long as they don’t get in the way of freedom or self-preservation.

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Dorian / Dione: Never loved at all.

Or so they claim. Loudly. Repeatedly. Unconvincingly.

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Theron / Thera: Better to have loved and lost.

They see love as something sacred - even if it doesn’t last.

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??? Better to have loved and lost.

She’d fall again in a heartbeat, no regrets.

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aaaaa the heights of the ros, especially drakon that’s crazy! drakon has been my favorite so far but after reading all the bios they’re all rly interesting. that being said, i imagine my mc to be like 5’6, a feisty little short king, and after seeing the height differences (14 inches with drakon 🥹) id love to know what the ros think of an mc who’s a lot shorter, to the point where they’re like a whole head taller? who finds it cute and who loves to tease considering they’re a god lol

Thank you for the ask 💛 haha (between us - I’d absolutely play at least one MC exactly like that 🤭).

So let’s see how the ROs handle it:

Drakon

Thinks it’s hot. Genuinely. Loves towering over you - and being the one you always have to look up to.

Will 100% pick you up without asking.

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Alexos / Alexa

Finds it adorable - but would never say that out loud.

Just quietly adjusts things so you don’t have to reach.

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Rhaelos / Rhaela

Doesn’t comment. Doesn’t tease.

But will subtly shift so you’re always in reach - not because you need protection, but because it feels right to have you that close.

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Zephiron / Zephyra

Laughs the moment they realize how far they have to look down to meet your eyes.

"You’re lucky I like compact things."

(But they'll crouch when it counts.)

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Dorian / Dione

Immediately makes it a running joke. "I’m dating a divine pocket edition."

But secretly? Thinks it’s stupidly charming - and has a real problem when you look up at them looking so goddamn cute.

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Theron / Thera

Smiles softly. Doesn’t tease. Just accepts it with quiet fondness.

Will instinctively offer a hand or kneel beside you in conversation - not out of pity, just the wish to be as close as possible.

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???

Thinks it’s the cutest thing ever. But no teasing - never.

They just love everything about you.

(Though to be fair, being a whole head smaller than her might be difficult… since she’s on the smaller side herself.)

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Hey, so i saw that i accidentely set the anon option to on...how i did that i don't know but it happend...ah yeah, i uhh sent the ask about the characters genders etc.

So i usually play with two mcs, one male and one female and i usually try to play with a decent amount of coverage on the genders and what fits more to the different mcs personalities that i play with.

Gonna list the (gender customizable) ros down below

For f!mc i (would) play with: M!A, M!R, M!Z, F!D, F!T

For m!mc it is: M!A, M!R, M/F!Z, M/F!D, F!T

I know there is just a slight difference there, but those are what i would probably play with the most if i could choose the genders.

Anyways, hope this was helpful :)

Ahh thanks for following up 🙌

I really appreciate you sharing how you play your MCs. Stuff like this is always interesting to see, and this kind of exchange is honestly one of my favorite parts of working on the game - you all sometimes give me perspectives I wouldn’t have come up with on my own.

So yes: definitely helpful. Definitely noted. Definitely appreciated. 💛

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How would the ROs react with an MC that acts just like them?

Ohhh, thank you for the question - genuinely a fascinating one. Like attracts like? Or does it challenge? 👀 Here’s how the ROs might react to an MC who acts just like them:

Alexios / Alexa:

They’d recognize it instantly. Duty. Discipline. That relentless voice that tells you to do better - be better - no matter what it costs. And for a while, they might even admire the MC for it. But underneath? They’d worry. Because they know what that kind of burden can do to someone.

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Theron / Thera:

Absolute peace. A presence that doesn't demand. That doesn’t fill silence just to hear themselves. Someone who listens before they act. They’d find it grounding. Safe. Familiar.

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Dorian / Dione:

They’d be deeply entertained. An MC who deflects emotion with charm? Who wields disinterest like a dagger? Oh, they’d be fascinated. And challenged. Because suddenly, the stage isn’t just theirs anymore. And if someone plays the same game - it’s no longer a performance. It’s a duel.

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Rhaelos / Rhaela:

They would respect it. Instantly. Stoicism. Restraint. Stillness with weight behind it. They’d never say so, of course - but there would be a kind of unspoken alignment.

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Zephiron / Zephyra:

They’d grin. Because a free-spirited MC - untethered, spontaneous, fiercely their own - would feel like someone who finally understands them without needing to follow. It would thrill them. But eventually… maybe frustrate them, too. They’re used to being the unpredictable one. The one who breaks rhythm. And when that mirror is held up, they might suddenly see how frustrating they can be.

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Drakon:

He’d watch you curiously. A MC who moves like a beast kept on a leash - not tamed, just waiting? He’d recognize that. And maybe, for the first time, feel something like kinship. But he’d test it. Constantly. Because if you’re really like him… you won’t flinch when he bares his teeth.

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???:

She’d be delighted. Not surprised - just delighted. Because whatever you are, she’ll find a way to love it loudly. But if you meet her energy? If you bounce back with the same reckless joy? Oh, she’ll thrive on it. And so will you.

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I know it's just the very beginning, and I know more is coming, and I don't say this as a critique (it's more just a sad fact of playing unfinished stories)

but! I am most looking forward to seeing the cast of rebels make a mistake. To fail. To not have it all in a little bundle of control and have all the right answers and be able to keep two gods (magically chained yes) captured to a point the senior one just gave up trying to leave.

Part of it might be the limited POV, or it's just the beginning like I said. The plot doesn't plot well if there isn't conflict. So, again, please don't take it as a critique of the beginning. I just couldn't help but be annoyed for the MC in just how everybody (including the other gods) is just shoving them around and there is just nothing to be done about any of it. Also gonna maybe need to stab a general in the chest. idk, thoughts on that are brewing, will see what comes of it. All that said, I'm excited to see where the story goes and I'm eager to see more of the characters. Part of needing to see them squirm and struggle is just the joy of getting more of their character and the growth (or not) from that.

Ohhh I promise - I didn’t take this as critique! And even if it were: that would be absolutely okay. You’re allowed to feel what you feel, and I’m always grateful when someone takes the time to reflect this thoughtfully.

That said: yes. You’re not alone in feeling that tension. I know it’s frustrating to see the MC - a literal god(dess) - end up in chains, surrounded by mortals, and seemingly just... enduring it. And I also know that, without the full context, it can feel like the world is just shoving them around while they politely seethe.

But here’s the thing (without spoiling too much): A lot of the rebellion’s confidence - the control, the calm, the “yes we know what we’re doing” energy - is skin-deep. There are cracks forming. And I’m very much looking forward to making them squirm. (Lovingly.)

Truth is: I almost regret posting the demo after Chapter 3. In hindsight, maybe I should’ve waited until after Chapter 4/5 - because that’s when things start to unravel. And when some of that “why the hell are we still here” energy will (hopefully) begin to shift.

So: your MC is not doomed to remain a passive, leashed lapdog of the rebellion.

Also: stabbing a general? Not off the table. We’ll see how the dice roll. 😌

Thank you again for being here, for reading, and for caring enough to want these characters to crack a little. (They will.) 💛

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Do you have pictures or sketches of the clothing choices? I’m not sure if this has been asked yet

Ahh, I wish! Sadly, I don’t have any sketches or visual references for the clothing options - or the ROs in general, for that matter.

I can’t draw at all (like, truly not even a little), and I don’t currently have any artist friends who could help me out either. It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot, though! I’d love to one day commission some visuals - maybe for the ROs, maybe even for key moments or outfits - but right now I’m still figuring out where to start and how to approach that kind of thing.

So if anyone reading this does know an artist who might be open to commissions in this style... please feel free to send recommendations my way. I’d be incredibly grateful!

Until then, all I have is text, mood, and the hope that your imagination fills in the rest. 💛

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Hey so first of i really like this. Also like how different the mcs powers are described, makes every mc be something special.

I have a question regarding a part of the gameplay. I wanted to ask if it would be possible if we could choose the genders of the ros seperatly, cause currently they are predeterminded by what our sexuality is, right? And if we want a wild mix and not just all male/female, we need to choose that we are fine with any gender, but it seems that this always leads to T/Z/D beeing female and A/R beeing male.

And now i can only speak for myself of course, but i like to play with an relatively even amount of mixed genders, and somtimes characters feel like they fit more in one gender than the other, this is subjective of course, so i always find it nice when we can choose their gender at the beginning. Also sometimes it is nice if we can choose to be, lets say straight, but not the whole cast then also beeing your romantic gender, but mixed, does that make sense, i hope so?

Anyways TL:DR, would it be possible to add choosing the ros gender one by one, while choosing your sexuality as well?

Also, i was curious but could ??? be Iris? Cause of the rainbow, and also a goddess/halfgoddess? She also is mentioned in the characters menu in game...soo that would be my take for a guess who ??? is.

Hi!! First of all - thank you so much for the kind words, and for taking the time to write this out so clearly. I'm really happy you’re enjoying the MC powers (they’ve been an absolute blast to write - and I’m so looking forward to reaching a point in the story where the MC starts doing some serious damage with them).

As for the gender selection system: That’s a really thoughtful observation, and you’re right - right now, the genders of the ROs are determined by your MC's sexual preferences. I think I originally made that choice because I wanted to keep things immersive, and avoid too many overt “character setup menus” at the start - if that makes sense?

But honestly? There’s no strong reason I couldn’t add the option to set each RO’s gender individually while still choosing your own MC preferences. It would actually be pretty easy to implement - and you make a very good point: sometimes a certain dynamic or gender expression just feels more fitting (or more fun!) for a given character.

So: yes. I’ll add that to the next update!

(Also - purely for curiosity’s sake, if you’re willing to share: I’d genuinely love to hear which gender you personally prefer for which RO. It would be fascinating to see which version resonates with whom.)

As for your ??? guess… 👀 Let’s just say: it’s a good theory. But I can neither confirm nor deny. 😌 She will be revealed in the next update - and I do plan to include all major recurring characters in the stats page eventually, so her presence there may or may not be a definitive confirmation. 😇

Thanks again for playing, speculating, and thinking so deeply about all this. 💛

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🛠️ Blog refresh! (And: more about the ROs… finally)

Hi! Just a quick note to say: the blog has gotten a little overhaul — mostly small things, but one big one:

I’ve finally expanded the main post. You’ll now find links there that lead to more detailed pages for each RO (well, most of them). They’re not external links — just quiet little corners of this blog. Pages that work more like text-based moodboards than full encyclopedias.

For the longest time, I kept things very short here. Mostly because I didn’t want to spoil anything. I wanted you to discover the game without too many words in the way.

But then I realized: Wait. You have free will. 😅 You can decide if and when you want to click. And how much you want to know.

So now there’s more. Not everything — but more. And yes, the mysterious seventh RO will get her own page, too… as soon as I reveal her in the next update. 👀🌈

Also: there are now dedicated links to content warnings, FAQs, ethics, and support — all neat and clickable. I still want to include that info in-game too. But I’ve been working on this for hours, my sleep rhythm is still semi-jetlagged (don’t ask), and I’m deeply committed to not burning out. So… next time!

Thanks for being here 💛 More soon.

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hiii!! hope you’ve been doing well i have an ro ask!! <3

if in the relationship stage who would like an mc that is rly clingy and affectionate, not only wanting to be touching them all the time but also generally needing to be in the same vicinity as them. like they borderline develop separation anxiety almost (in a fun way?). how would they react? who would tolerate it and would any of them be annoyed that they can’t shake them?

Hi! Thank you for the ask - I hope you’ve been doing well too! 💛

I knew right away this one would be fun, because wow... the reactions to a clingy, physically affectionate MC would vary wildly. Let’s dive in:

Drakon:

Thrives.

He already likes to be on the MC at all times anyway, so if you’re clinging to him like a very determined monkey? Perfect.

You could hang off his shoulders all day and he’d barely blink.

Might even smirk and say, “Good. Now I don’t have to ask myself where you are.”

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Alexos / Alexa:

Mixed feelings.

It’s not that they dislike closeness - they actually crave it, deeply.

But if you’re draped over their shoulders while they’re trying to command troops or polish armor?

They’ll pause. They’ll sigh. And then they’ll wrap an arm around you anyway.

Just… expect a quiet, “I need that arm back,” at some point.

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Zephiron / Zephyra:

Oh no.

They love affection - on their own terms.

They love you - but they also love space, air, movement.

If you’re attached to them 24/7, they’ll get twitchy.

Expect a very dry, “Are you planning to fuse with me?” followed by a tactical disappearing act.

(But they’ll come find you later. And they’ll make up for it.)

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Dorian / Dione:

Will complain constantly.

Sarcasm. Eye-rolls. Entire dramatic monologues.

“Oh no. Once again, I’ve woken up under the terrifying weight of love and devotion.”

But the moment you stop?

They get sulky. Quiet.

And eventually: “…You stopped grabbing my hand. Are you mad at me or something?”

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Rhaelos / Rhaela:

Frozen. Internally panicking. Externally stone-faced.

They genuinely don’t know what to do with that much affection.

But they won’t ask you to stop.

And if anyone else dares comment on it? Death glare. Instantly.

Secretly likes it more than they’re ready to admit.

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Theron / Thera:

They’re not naturally clingy themselves, but they’ll accept it with quiet grace - and that little amused smile they do when they’re flustered.

“You like being close.”

They say it like they’re learning a new fact. One they now treasure.

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Loves it.

Absolutely matches your energy. Possibly initiates even more than you do.

You cling to her? Great. She's already halfway into your lap anyway.

It’s honestly unclear who’s the clingy one at this point, and neither of you wants to fix it.

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How would the ros react to a stranger telling the ros they could do better than Mc? Of course insulting me.

Excuse me??

Oh no. Some poor stranger really walked up and thought they could insult the MC to their face and get away with it? 👀🙈

Here’s how that would go down:

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Drakon:

Kills them.

No, really. He doesn’t waste time on people who insult what's his - and unless the MC explicitly says “don’t,” that stranger is probably going to die without even realizing what they stepped into.

"I could do 'better'? You could do less breathing."

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Alexos / Alexa:

Goes completely still. Calm. Controlled. Terrifying.

"Say that again."

Their voice drops about two octaves, and suddenly the air feels heavier. They won’t attack - unless they’re pushed.

But the threat in their eyes? It lands. And it stays.

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Rhaelos / Rhaela:

Says nothing. Doesn’t even blink.

The stranger just… stops existing.

They won’t jump to defend your honor - because they believe you’re fully capable of doing that yourself.

But they also won’t waste a single thought on that person again.

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Zephiron / Zephyra:

Laughs. Genuinely.

Probably says something like, "Oh, you think I can? Highly doubt that."

Then glances at the MC - still smiling.

"Also wouldn’t want to."

And then leans in, kisses the MC’s cheek, and walks away like nothing happened. Effortless.

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Dorian / Dione:

Oh no. This is their moment. The Kraken has been released.

They will tear that person apart with words - casually, elegantly, and with devastating precision.

"You must be so tired, waking up every day and still having to live with that face of yours. Maybe once I peel it off, your eyesight will finally improve."

(Not sorry.)

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Theron / Thera:

No anger. No performance. Just quiet truth.

"There’s never been anyone like them. Not for me."

And the way they say it, the stranger ends up feeling like they interrupted something sacred - and maybe they did.

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???:

Deeply offended. Gasps like she’s just witnessed high treason.

Then immediately launches into a ten-minute impassioned speech listing every single reason the MC is amazing - including three oddly specific ones no one else even noticed.

"How dare you. Have you seen their eyes? Their voice? Their spine? Their emotional growth arc??"

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How would each ro act after the first morning after waking up next to mc?

Such a good question - and one I’d honestly love to know the answer to myself 😅

Why, you ask? Because this is one of those things that really depends.

On when it happens.

On where both of them are emotionally.

On whether the night before was something soft and lasting - or something impulsive neither of them fully understands yet.

Will your MC grab the first opportunity to hit the sheets? Or... not?

Not every RO moves at the same pace. Not every MC does either.

Some will need time. Some won’t. Some will wake up already half-attached. Others might still be figuring out what it meant.

And the when of it matters just as much as the how.

So - as much as I’d love to give you a neat little chart of Morning After Reactions™, this is one of those things that only really takes shape in the story, once the context around it exists.

Sorry to be vague here 🙈

But I hope the actual scenes in the book will live up to your expectations when the time comes. ✨