#about: mc

[apt502-if]

nick miller type of mc x rainn is actually a hilarious concept. like wow man ur a successful that dated THAT guy for yrs? even funnier since they want mc back BAD

funnier if MC is a bartender like nick since it fits so perfectly and even funnier knowing I changed it to some sleazy joint that Rainn avoids.

MC bartender with no money, no place to stay, living with three strangers, recently dumped: hey lol

Rainn successful lawyer, has a savings account and a 401K, their own apartment, has a string of admirers: im in love with you

[lightweaver-chosen-if]

You know how there's fight, flight, freeze, and fawn? Well imagine an MC who's coping mechanism is to fawn (i.e. people please) out of trauma. ROs responses upon realizing this? Maybe MC's terrified of confrontations and so when they sense one coming up they try to fawn over the ROs :0

I ended up writing mini scenes for this one. I couldn't help it, this was such an interesting ask . . . I hope you like them aa

J "Why do you do that?" J asks suddenly, their brow furrowing slightly. You blink, caught off guard by their unexpected question. "Do what?" "Always agree with everything I say," J clarifies, their gaze unwavering. "Is it because you're too nervous to disagree with me? Or you just don't care enough to argue?" The bluntness of their words makes you flinch slightly, fixing your gaze on the ground beneath your feet. You open your mouth to reply, then close it again as you search for the right words. "I don't know," you finally answer honestly. "It just seems easier than arguing, I guess." J gives you a skeptical look. "So you'd rather go along just to avoid conflict?" You nod reluctantly, glancing back at them. You're surprised to see a flash of concern in their eyes. "Isn't that better than fighting all the time?" you ask quietly. J hesitates, studying your face for a long moment before replying. "Not if it means you're living a lie," they say, their tone gentler now. You bite your lip, considering their words. You know they're right; you've been compromising yourself just to keep the peace for so long it's become second nature. But at the same time, you don't know how else to act—it's all you've ever known.

A "Are you always this… enthusiastic?" A asks, resting their chin atop their hand as they peer at you curiously. "You know you don't have to do that, right? Nod and smile when I say things." You feel yourself tense, your reaction nothing short of instinctive. "Sorry," you reply hastily, mind scrambling for what to say next. You open your mouth once, twice, then close it again. Finally, you force out an explanation, albeit feeble. "I just want to seem… likable." The words feel wrong the moment they leave your lips—not because they're untrue, but rather that you hate how vulnerable they make you sound. They aren't meant to be heard by someone else. But if A notices, they don't show it. They merely shrug, turning away from you to gaze thoughtfully at a cluster of birds flying through the courtyard. "I think I liked you better when you were all broody and quiet." There's no bite behind the statement. In fact, it almost sounds fond. You must have imagined it.

L L furrows their brows together slightly as they consider you for a moment. "You're doing it again." "What?" you say, suddenly self-conscious. "Saying yes to everything I say. Like you're trying to make me happy," L says softly, a look of concern passing over their face. "Do I make you feel like you have to do that?" "No! No, that's not it," you quickly reply, trying not to sound too defensive. "I just..." L watches you, waiting patiently for your answer. You scramble for words, but all you manage are some half-formed syllables before trailing off. Finally, you give up and sigh, staring down at the ground. "I don't know. I just don't want to bother people. That's all." When you finally gather the courage to glance at them, L's frowning in thought, their eyebrows pinched together in what appears to be contemplation. "Who said that? That you'd bother someone?" You shake your head frantically, struggling to find an explanation. "No, it's—I mean..." "Okay, fine. But you don't bother me. If they bother you, then I'll bother them back. And then they can bother both of us until everyone's bothered equally." L's tone is teasing, but there's an undercurrent of seriousness in their voice that leaves no room for argument. "Alright?" It takes you a few moments to register the meaning of their words, and eventually, your lips pull into a faint smile; the tension in your shoulders easing slightly. "Alright." "I guess we should probably start bothering each other soon, then," you concede, finally meeting their gaze. L beams at that, the corner of their eyes crinkling.

[andscene-if]

Can we have the kind of MC that trolls back? Like someone comments “Ugh [MC] is in it? Thanks a lot now I won’t be watching” and MC just replies “thnx bby 🩷”

yes haha MC can reply, disable comments, or even engage in a back and forth, but that might just be adding fuel to the fire🤣

[evermount]

Is the money earned by the breadwinner considered to belong to both of them equally or does the MC need to ask for permission to buy things? Are River and MC frugal or can the MC buy things like clothes, books, beauty products, jewellery, etc. within reason?

Evermount doesn't adhere to the capitalist concept of working for income and struggling to survive; that's not its focus at all. everyone contributes to maintain Evermount's safety - that's the number 1 priority. so, the working spouse doesn't work for money but to keep the neighbourhood safe. also, every personal request will be provided if deemed appropriate

long story short: money is not a concept in Evermount, so monetary problems don't exist

[riptide-if]

What are some set aspects that MC has? As in do they get along with their family or can we choose that? Any personality traits that are set? And also what can you tell us about MCs relationship with Lee? How much of it is up to headcannon/“customizable” and how much of it is set/“canon”?

Well, first off MC will always love being a surfer obviously that's set. Relationships being set.. Aria is their best friend, along with Hilo, but their relationship w/ Arlo can be set. Their set aspects aren't many though.

They will always get along with their family; MC lived with their (adoptive) dad, uncle, aunt, and five of their cousins, with MC being the baby. They dote on MC quite a lot. Of course MC can be a grumpy, stoic person but they do love their family.

As of Lee.. I can tell you Lee initiated the breakup. There will be a flashback to see how your MC reacted but yeah. Lee and MC also dated for a year and half, kinda long distances? But Lee would visit MC a lot (rich family, band money) and MC would do comps near Lee. I'd say there's a lot headcanoning with Lee and MC's relationship. I will say that for Lee it was like love at first sight.

[viperdove-if]

Do you know when the demo will drop?

It's coming, I promise! A lot happens in the demo, that's why. (like an ambush) and there's a LOT of variables for the Dove. MC can react to everything so differently so it's taking a bit. Plus it branches depending on whether MC wants to be pragmatic or...violent....

[modernelites-if]

Famous because your achievement is that you were born into a royal family xD

It's kinda depressing because probably MC is seen more as a title /symbol/ pawn of a dynasty than a person. And they have no right to complain, because they are in a privileged position when most people in the world have a harder life.

MC is definitely seen as a pawn in a bigger game. They are not their own person, nor do they have agency. MC is strictly regulated and every move of theirs has to be approved by 182923822 people. And you're right. MC complaining usually just gets eye rolls from people.

MC will get that a lot from C, who is a worker at the country club they frequent at. They aren't privileged and they need to work to survive. MC's woes would just be annoying to them lol

[dakimomoe]

Just played the demo for the first time, I really like the whole concept of the story! I think it's been the only story I've read about elemental users in a modern setting, so I can't help but find it refreshing (bonus points for having ATLA/TLOK as inspos, good taste indeed).

My thoughts, in no particular order: I want to give MC a warm hug, a fluffy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate (+ praying that the lightning deity that blessed MC will also smite the orphanage and Mother down in the future. Do it for the poor little meow meow, o great deity!), Mother sounds like one of the caretakers or the head of the orphanage, I love L and A to bits, after the new info about J (what with MC having trauma regarding earth weavers) I'm looking forward to their interactions w/ MC, I hope we see Professor Astor again...

Lore questions that popped in my head: Do people know how many elemental deities are? Since there's apparently a hierarchy in place... And the fact that lightning as an element is very rare for weavers makes me think that there're probably more deities for an element than others (either that or the deity is very stingy with their blessing lmao).

Romance-centered thoughts: I absolutely will romance all of the ROs, I can't resist their allure at all. I'm making three separate playthroughs as I speak 🏃‍♀️ (though I have to admit I'll romance A first. 'Cold and detached exterior with a warm and nice side underneath it all for those who break their walls' characters are my one-hit K.O. weakness fr 😔). It also makes me think... How would you rate the RO routes for slowburn and angst purposes? L and A seem to have some baggage concerning their families, J is a mystery for now, and MC can be the biggest touch-averse yet touch-starved person in the whole story. Also, the implications of some of the choices make me imagine that MC could potentially not see themselves as someone worth loving, you know. They're gonna be so confused and scared at the whole falling in love business that will ensue in the future 😭.

Ohhh I love asks like these. They make me re-think some of the decisions I’ve made while writing - in a good way of course!

I’ve always adored the world of ATLA/TLOK (though I admit I have not finished the original series yet, only Korra’s). The little fanfics I’ve written for it (for myself only) are my favorites

The amount of deities that exist are unknown, but there is more to be revealed about the existence of weavers like the MC in the future. Let’s just say that the realm of elemental deities have their own shit to take care of 👀

The relationship angst and pacing entirely depends on how MC interacts with them romantically. The variables for MC affection for RO, and RO affection for MC are separate. I’ll just let you imagine what that means 😏

[professionalchaoticdumbass]

(2012 minecraft parody voice) I am mining... there are no blocks of sand.... you are digging down with me.... hand in unbreakable hand... and I hope we mine.... I hope we both mine.......

[anotherdarkiboi]

List of Astarion's Terms of Endearment

This is for the fanfic writers haha. Tell me if I'm missing any so can add it in!

Darling (his most used)

My love, love

My sweet

“You sweet, generous thing”, “you sweet little thing”

Lover

My dear, a dear, dear

Beautiful

Cheeky little pup

My little treat ("-with their cheeks all flushed")

Sweetie

Pet

You wicked little thing (affectionate)

"You're a sweetheart", "you sweetheart"

Delectable little pet (not directed towards Tav but it easily could be)

My friend (yay, we're his friend)

My favorite traveling companion (not a pet name but it's nice to be his favorite)

My leaking blood-bag (technically you refer to yourself as that first and he calls you his one after, but it counts)

You little scoundrel

Edit: Thank you everyone in the comments for adding the Dark Urge ones!

Bhaal-babe (I'm dead, this silly pun I swear)

My sweet, bloodthirsty friend

My precious little Bhaal-babe

My conflicted villain

My dagger-happy friend

Bonus: Ascended Yandere Astarion

My pet, pet

Little love

Precious thing

My treasure

My consort, My Dark Consort

My favorite spawn

Insolent little- (the Dev's notes say that the full line is "you insolent little brat" which, um...)

Insolent little pup (the line was in EA, although I’m not entirely sure if it’s Ascended Astarion. Full line: “you are an insolent little pup, aren’t you?”)

"You ingrate" (When you try to break up with him. It's not really a pet name, but-)

"Property I cherish, but still my property" (his thoughts)

[momochanners]

The subject of Saltburn appeared in my P*treon chat, and many of the eyebrow-raising scenes in the movie felt veeeeery Astarion-coded to me. Including that very…uh…messy one midway through 🫣

[apt502-if]

poor andi is gonna fly back into the city and be faced with the most awk vibe ever.

when ur two best friends date and break up in the worst way…. <<<<<<<<<<<

Andi:

[lightweaver-chosen-if]

Are we the only lightning weaver or are there others in our school? Also is it just the lightning itself that we control or could we possibly create storms too?

Also do the deities have a say in how their blessings are used?

If you’re familiar with Avatar: The Legend of Aang/Korra—the concept of weaving is heavily inspired by the show :D

The main elements are fire, water, earth, and air. Those who can weave sub-elements of the four like ice, metal, etc. are mostly pure-bloods.

Other lightweavers exist yes, but even so their main element will always be fire. They can’t tap into lightning’s full potential like MC can—whose main element is lightning.

MC is one of the few chosen, people who have been blessed with a unique sub-element as their primary weave...

That’s all I can say for now. ;D

And yes it is just lightning/electricity itself, so no generating storms unfortunately.

Normally, deities don’t have control over their chosen, so they choose carefully on who they pick; only the ones with potential to grow into a long bloodline. They have to because it’s a limited ability; it’s literally their life and power source.

But not every deity has the same capabilities, like the chosen, they have their own anomalies too.

They have their own drama up there 👀

[dancingbirdie]

The pale elf has ruined my life

[evermount]

Wow first this looks awesome! I'm super interested!!! This looks like it'll be so cool!! Second- I'm so curious about spouse being ENEMIES to lovers, They must seriously hate MC and I wanna know why soooo baddddd and the friend system, ahhhhh I wanna know about our friend!!!!

thank you!! MC will definitely find out at some point but up until then I can't reveal anything ahhah!

a little more info about the friend system: each friend carries a small notebook around their neck or shoulder. from Mon - Sat, everyone is obliged to jot down how their friend is acting, feeling, and if there are any oddities or if everything's the same as always. on Saturday, after the final Mingle of the week, before MC steps into their home, they place the notebook in front of the door for it to be collected. by Monday, it'll be in front of the door again, ready for the process to repeat itself.

it's a system designed to foster a tight-knit community where everyone looks out for one another.

"if you fail to tend to a garden for too long, weeds begin to grow"

[riptide-if]

I just wanna be a sun kissed blond surfer with face sprinkled with freckles and constantly wearing covering clothes because white just burns in the sun. Can I have that?

Yes! And u will get teased by the ro's sans lee who also burns easily. MC also has a BIG family so there's definitely one person at all times reminding MC to wear sunscreen