#and honestly i love the idea of wearing a helmet just casually. like i'd be in a tshirt and shorts and yeah i'm wearing a knight helmet :]

[automatonknight]

honestly i need a knight helmet AND a pair of those big ass gloves and i’ll be so so happy

[kroganloveinterest]

answered this ask list for calamity-12! :D i didn't answer every question, so those aren't listed below under the cut.

🍇: What sort of friend are they? Where are they in the group dynamic? Definitely a 'we should kill them as a response to everything' kind of a friend. Calamity is a supportive friend, but he's not really the type to go out of his way to offer said support, partly because he trusts that his friends (who he doesn't even consider friends until he's known them for a prolonged amount of time and eventually fully warms up to them) obviously know that he's there for them. This makes it sound like Calamity never does anything for his friends unprompted, which is not the case lmao, but I'm just generalizing for simplicity if that makes any sense. With that said, Calamity can admittedly be a bit direct when it comes to offering his opinion/advice when a friend asks for it. Again, mostly due to them trusting said friends to know he's coming from a well-intentioned place, and frankly part of it is that he'll be kinda less tolerant of something he might deem silly. (silly as in, "well the obvious answer is to do this") In a group dynamic, I'd describe him as the friend that's present, but doesn't necessarily stand out from an outsider perspective. Like, some of his friends might be chattier, friendlier, etc. than they are so while he's obviously noticed to be there, it's not like Calamity will really go out of his way to chitchat with newer faces while in the group or something. I hope this makes sense lmao. 🍉: Does your OC have a particular piece of jewellery that they always wear or refuse to part with? Not jewelry obviously, but I'll say his helmet. Calamity does take it off infrequently, but they have a strong preference for wearing it. Looks cool, it's become a "face" for them thanks to their guardian career more-or-less, and having it on means they don't have to worry about others around him perceiving his emotions. I will honestly say that it's personal projection too lmfao, I too would love to be a robot and have the luxury of getting to wear a helmet all the time without having to deal with sweat/condensation/etc. Calamity is living my dream for me in that regard. I'll also quickly mention that this works favorably for Calamity when they first start fucking Spider, where both figuratively shake hands to agree to fucking with helmets on only. There is the personal element mentioned above for Calamity, but not gonna lie when I say it's mainly fueled by both enjoying the idea of saving the "INCREDIBLE privilege" of seeing the other emote during sex until later down the line. Also, Spider definitely seems like a half-dressed quickie kind of guy when casually fucking guardians/lightbearers to me so. Honestly I could expand on this specific detail of their dynamic, but obviously I won't because it's not even the point to begin with. 😭 🍋: What is your OC's most painful memory? His early guardian activities on the moon, which for the moment is mainly the Destiny 1 story there. It's definitely a case of someone having experienced plenty of traumatic shit, but there'll be an extremely specific experience that'll hang heaviest over them. As well as growing averse to certain elements and what not that were present in the environment.

I'll be honest by saying I don't really have any specific scenarios thought up for now, but I will say that overall Calamity does develop a bit of an aversion to going to the moon in general.

🍍: Where does your OC feel most comfortable? While Calamity is a pretty sociable guy, I'd say it's definitely when he can be Alone and Unbothered(™). Similar to the helmet explanation, they're super relaxed and comfortable when there isn't any concern for having to put that mask of complete composure on.

Considering all the shit he's up to both in the canon story and elsewhere, it's nice to just simply exist without anyone else perceiving you. Excluding his ghost, Cola, of course. I'll also say his actual friends are exceptions too, when they're in a more private setting than like a bar or simply out and about.

🍑: What sort of traits does your OC look for in a Significant Other? This is kind of a difficult question, because I don't really see Calamity as someone who's interested or all that concerned with a significant other in a dating sense. I definitely wouldn't call Spider his signifcant other, regardless that he manages to worm his way into Spider's genuine good graces after a long while.

So, I'll try to answer this in a general sense. They tend to be attracted to self-assured people, for starters. Obviously, nobody is without even the briefest moments of insecurity, Calamity included, but he typically hangs around folks that have at least a good idea of what they want, who they are, what they're good at, etc. He'll also warm up much faster to people who tend to be a bit distant as he is, compared to someone who might unintentionally be kinda too nosy or "too much" for him to tolerate when he's wanting said person to like, just leave him alone and let him open up on his own. (even if it is well-intentioned and/or not even annoying to the average person, if that makes sense).

This is super vague, I know, but [shrug emoji].

🍒: Has Your OC had their first kiss yet? If so, with who? Well, as far as a "first kiss" goes for his current life, it was probably with some other guardian he casually fucked if I'm being real.

🍆: Does your OC have any favourite form of affection, physical or otherwise? To be honest, Calamity is a sex enjoyer, first off. While he does have very casual sex with others besides Spider, when I say he's a "sex enjoyer" I'm referring to the close relationship he has with both of them (later on in life of course) which is what makes it that much more enjoyable for him since he has a greater degree of comfortable intimacy.

Besides that, he's honestly not much of a physical affection kind of guy if it's not in private. That means hand holding, cuddling, etc. is not something they're particularly fond of doing in front of others, especially in public spaces. Also, even in private, Calamity typically needs their own space after awhile, so he's not one to cuddle for hours or something like that.

I'd say he's more appreciative of compliments, gifts, and above all, being allowed to exist in his own personal bubble of space. It seems redundant to mention at this point, but it's important to him! However, those affectionate type of gazes from across the room/table/etc. will definitely get to them too. (in a good way)

🍰: What's something your OC counts as unforgivable? While Calamity tends to be a bit self-centered and selfish honestly, I'll say that they can be very cutthroat about someone hurting a genuine friend of theirs in some way. In the more lighthearted "oh we should just kill them" way as I mentioned in an earlier question, but also like, Calamity will absolutely despise the offending person of said friend as a bitter, petty yet very strong grudge. Calamity doesn't just count anyone as a friend! So to see someone who they genuinely trust and are close to be hurt in some way, he's rolling up those sleeves for a fight figuratively and literally. This does not extend to Spider though, but again, their entire dynamic can be a whole post on its own. 🎂: Has your OC have any contradictory interests or traits to the first preception people have of the? How do they surprise people? I guess what I mentioned directly above counts for this question, since Calamity is typically characterized as this distant, blunt person, but when he's around those he's genuinely comfortable with, they're relaxed, cracking jokes and laughing, etc. I'll also mention that Calamity is definitely an animal person too! Most likely a very distant echo of a past life/reset maybe, but he's really drawn to learning about fauna and the kind of guy to simply observe animals in the wild while he's out and about on patrols and such. :] So you know Calamity is totally down to have a cat nap on his lap or a dog jumping up on him and all that other good shit. He likes the ocean too. Calamity would be a "stare out at sea all day" kind of guy, honestly. Another distant echo of a past life/reset is that he'd totally be a music guy!! Meaning, if he had the time or drive, he'd learn to play an instrument for sure. That and he genuinely enjoys dancing. :] 🍩: What's a crime your OC is most likely to commit? What's a crime they're most likely to get arrested for? The guy is a glorified (and later, favored) errand-runner for Spider, that list grows like every month at this point, I'm sure.

🍹: Does your OC have any funny anecdotes told about them? Bruh, I feel like regularly fucking Spider is a "funny anecdote" on its own lmfao.

A more accurate answer is probably the belief that Calamity is the one who killed certain raid bosses. I'm talking about the ones that debut in the story, are defeated there, but aren't truly defeated until later on in a raid. So, adversaries like Crota and Oryx, for example.

Calamity has to explain "yeah I faced them and pretty much softened them up for the actual raid team to take them down for good. But still, you're welcome for dealing with that." pretty much lmaooo.

I do alot of projecting of my own gaming habits onto Calamity's guardian career, so I think it's fun to include silly details like that!!

🍻: What's your OC's favourite comfort ritual? How do they calm themselves down after a rough day? Agh, I don't think this is all that canon compliant, BUT the ideal way for Calamity to unwind would be strip off that armor, get comfortable, go for a relaxing swim, shower afterwards, then chill.

🥃: If your OC was in this universe, what would be their favourite show/book/band/social media platform? Not exactly a correct answer for this question, but I have to say that Calamity would probably actually have an Instagram or Twitter where he might post a picture or two; or even a simple status every once in awhile, but he'd hardly be active on it. Even when it gains alot of traction as his canon young wolf role grows over time lmao. He'd follow friends if they ask him to, etc.

Calamity would also like using emojis unironically.

Spider: "Location for drop. [attached info]" Calamity: "👍🏽" or the funnier alternative, "🫡"

[fortheb0ys]

Okay, Tumblr has been EATING my asks 😤😤 did you get an adrenaline junkie Graves ramble thing from me at all?? Or did you save it for later. I do not trust Tumblr...

And I agree that Graves would flip his helmet right back down as soon as you figure it out. Next time he wears it, I'd just bite his arm and wave him goodbye because I could not be assed to do it again. Nuh uh no kiss pal

The Shadows definitely laugh a bit, some of the higher up Shadows probably comment on it to Graves and tease him about not getting a goodbye kiss and offer their own or try and figure his helmet out

Honestly, if it were me, I'd still have had Boss Man over but make him sit and give his opinions on how stuff is arranged just to include him. But he sounds like such a big baby, it's so cute

Also, I love how you and his doggy are best friends now. We love to see it, truly.

His wifing up comment??? Pookie, I don't think he'd run if you asked him for more 😭😭 sit down with him and ask him how he feels about your relationships direction and if he thinks hed ever be open to progressing further. I think if you don't push much and let him figure himself out (especially with his divorce), he won't run off. Just open up a conversation and plant the idea in his head and it should go from there.

I have so much faith in you even if you haven't had a serious relationship before either 🙏 I'm like kind of helping my bf with the same thing rn (I call him my bf but it's just a queer platonic relationship we take waay too far, our relationship is abnormal and it's just easier to call him my bf) but I've been trying to guide him through courtship and stuff because hes never dated before and a bunch of men at his job like him 😭

NOOOO TUMBLR ATE THAT ONE UPPPPPP😭 SO SORRY BABES🙏

He'd tease and tease knowing you won't get seriously upset. He'd just love seeing the pout on your face. You love hate hearing his stupid laugh and knowing his smile underneath the helmet.

Definitely if the Shadows tease him or you about it too much, Graves will threaten to take away their bonuses. He would never just wants to scare them. Only he gets to tease you.

Give him a big comp on his arm and he won't think it's funny anymore.

I've moved in my bed first so he could lay down and just chill with me as I move things around. We've been using Toby's office chair to wheel him around the apartment and he's been giving him advice on what we should ask for the landlord to fix. Only problem is we're on the second floor lol. He's a big silly baby under all that man.

Having a friendship with a dog is the greatest feeling!

I had to stop myself from screaming when he made that comment. The man got a lot of service that night if you know what i mean🧍‍♂️

I'm just nervous to bring it up casually cause my dumb ass brain will make me blurt it out awkwardly. I'm trying to come up with a script to ask.

I've dated in the past. Hell, I dated a woman once but they were always relationship that I knew wouldn't last. Idk if it's because we're not in a serious relationship that it's so fun being with him.

I know we're so new to each other but I really do like him. He's sweet and caring an amazing guy and he makes me really happy.

Just don't want him to feel pressured. It's not important we figure things out now cause I like what we have going on rn.

[poisonouswritings]

*At deaths doorstep* how’s does Biker!Sage wear his hair????!! Does the griefer gang have names for their motorcycles?! What other soft (or NSFW 😏😏) HC are there for this amazing AU?!!?!?! It’s life or death!! AAAAAAAAAA

Biker AU Part 1

*sends a Marabou stork - aka a reaper stork - over to drag your ass back into the land of the living*

GN!Reader, NSFW under the banner, I know nothing about biker gangs

I mean I think Sage would still have his hair in a braid when he's on the bike, but off the bike? Bun.

Lucan was the one that wanted to get matching jackets. Balsam helped him design the Griefer logo. They're both very proud of their accomplishments.

They go on group rides! Typically someone (usually Sage or Elowen) will scout out a few places and then make a list of where they should go. Lucan insists on taking pictures/selfies at every one. He frames the really nice ones. When asked, he says he cherishes the memories he has with his friends and he wants to give them proper respect.

They're all fairly good at making sure to sober up before driving, but Balsam and Elowen in particular are the designated braincells who steal keys and call taxis as needed. Tulsi keeps a first aid kit somewhere on her bike at all times. Most of the time it's for Sage because he's an idiot and hurts himself somehow. But hey, he always bounces back!

Someone who is Far Wiser and Far Better At Coming Up With Nicknames Than I Am can make up some nicknames for the crew. Yes they're also embroidered on the jackets, or at least as patches.

Apparently helmets with intercoms are an actual thing? I mean it's obvious when you think about it for two seconds but I'm a real no-second kinda idiot and I thought it was something made up for movies or whatever. Anyways yeah. They're all hooked up so they can talk while riding. Balsam has a playlist of dad rock (aka rock from the 70s-80s) that they sing along to.

Sometimes they have picnics :) And that includes taking naps in the sun. Zzz.

Yes the Griefers have names for their bikes!! And I have some reference pictures for them;

Sage has Zenith . He probably found it at a junkyard and dragged it back home to fix it up. And on that note please consider Biker!Sage with his hair in a bun and his leather jacket tossed off to the side working on restoring that bike. He's not a mechanic like Tulsi is but I think he probably got the smaller things out of the way so she wouldn't have quite as much work. He doesn't always take the best care of his bike but it always pulls through in the end.

Lucan has The Red Wraith . 'Oh Oz that's pink not re-' you look me in the eye and tell me he wouldn't love this (and also it matches his corrupted colors so shush) He uh,, I'm gonna be real blunt with you here, he mighta bought that illegally. The engine is probably stronger than what could be considered 'street legal' but he doesn't push it all that often so it's fine. He lets the others borrow it if their bikes are in the shop (the shop being Tulsi ofc).

Tulsi has The Hearth . It's a bit of a vintage but she restored it herself. She worked hard and saved up to buy it when it was barely more than a junker (but really Sage covered the cost. Tulsi still has no idea several years later, and Sage would prefer she didn't find out). She's the only one the gang trusts with repairs. They always insist on paying her even when she says it isn't necessary. Sage is always late on payments but Tulsi honestly doesn't mind. She teases him about it all the time though. (Side note Sage is taking you out on a date and Tulsi casually elbows him like 'oh I hope you didn't forget your wallet this time dork' and Sage is embarrassed and is like 'I SAID I'D PAY YOU BACK SHUSHSHUSHSHUSH' and Tulsi is just snickering. Little gremlin)

Elowen has The Night Mother . Yes her leather jacket and helmet and boots all match. Sometimes she goes to motorbike exhibitions and does her makeup matching too. She has those clawed gloves like Catwoman does. Actually I think part of the reason she got into motorcycles is cause of Catwoman. No one is allowed to touch it (except for Tulsi and only for maintenance).

Balsam has The Corrupted . Lucan talked him into getting a glowing bike and Balsam is really happy about it. It looks cool as hell. I think that when Tulsi discovered her interest in mechanics, Balsam learned it with her (Sage didn't have the attention span), so he's probably able to do a lot of the work himself. He still trusts her with the really complex stuff tho. On clear nights (especially when he's had a rough day) he likes to go on long drives by himself. Definitely sings. He always makes sure to let one of the others (usually Tulsi) know roughly where he's going and when he expects to be back, just in case.

*sucks in breath* ELOWENINALEATHERJUMPSUITWITHNOTHINGUNDERNEATHANDSHEHASHERCLAWGLOVESONANDUSESTHEMFORALITTLEBITOFKNIFEPLAY-ESQUESTUFFANDHERPUPULSARESLIVEREDANDHERTAILISFLICKINGAROUNDINEXCITEMENTANDSHEPURRSALITTLEAND- *passes out*

Sorry I just personally have such a massive thing for leather jackets/bikers/that whole aesthetic so like,, I just,,, hehehehehe I melt into a puddle on the floor and fucking die

Y'know those videos of (usually drunk/high) guys having sex with their bikes? Which of the Griefers do you guys think would do that? Because one of them eventually would.

Sage and Lucan both carry lube in one of the patches/compartments of their respective bikes. Sometimes the vibrations are just a lot. I dunno. Don't ask me for logic.

Actually I think there's been a point for all of them where they've had to pull over and deal with their respective selves.

Sorry I just think Big Bad Biker Lucan in his leather and looking terrifying but then you scratch behind his ears and he melts into a subby puddle hehehehe

Sage and Balsam are both shirtless under those jackets. And I would not put it past Sage to be full commando over there.

Sex with Tulsi in the workshop and then you're both covered in motor oil because Oops Forgot That Can Was Over There and now both of your clothes are stained and everyone knows what happened but no one is saying anything as you and Tulsi just casually eat lunch.