favourite gillion tidestrider title?
Defenestrator of the Adulterous is pretty up there, HOWEVER‼️ I really love how he has multiple titles dedicated to his friends. over and over again gillion uses the titles to give himself some sense of worth and convince himself to believe his own destiny, and by adding every title that has to do with being a pirate or being friends/co-captains of chip and jay he takes back that destiny a little bit. truthfully i think the titles are really funny as a bit, but also the more titles that are added you can see how far he's come while being on the surface. i mean, he started off with just being "the champion of the undersea and hero of the deep", essentially basing a majority of his self worth and respect for himself as a person (or fish ig) on being a weapon. he was always the champion of the undersea and hero of the deep, and while he takes pride in that its still something that was chosen FOR him. he never WANTED to be the hero, but it was his destiny anyway. HOWEEVERRRRRRRR!!!!!!! the more he was on land and the more time he spent as a riptide pirate, the more the titles became something he chose for himself in a sense. sure they were given to him by other people, but he CHOSE to keep those people in his life and he CHOSE to let them call him that. he wears the "co-captain Gill of the riptide pirates" title like a badge of motherfucking tiddysucking honor dude. the titles are still his destiny, but this time maybe it's a destiny he forged for himself.
also eater of grass beater of ass is equal with defenestrator of the adulterous in all honesty
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Starpoint AU Character Profile: Dr. Starline
Age: Starpoint Squad Era: 20, Downfall Era: 24, Restoration Era: 26
Starpoint Arc Personality: Much like his canon counterpart, Starpoint!Starline is a intelligent, calculated, and driven individual. He starts off as singleminded and determined to reach his goal, no matter what he has to do to reach it, even if he’s a little unsure that he can due to having so many failures already.
He’s a great manipulator, and despite his haughtiness, he knows how to ‘play along’ to keep his targets doing what he wants them to.
As the AU goes on, he begins to learn what it means to work as a team. He starts becoming more genuine, and eventually, much to his confusion, horror, and surprise, softens up and gains a bit of a heart for those around him.
As he begins to grow comfortable with the Starpoint Squad, his theatrical behaviors become more commonplace, and he finds himself confidently bantering with the group, and enjoying their presence.
His underlying goal of working with Eggman is still very prevalent, and proves to his biggest stumbling block as Starline remains absolutely enthralled with the man and his awe inspiring legacy to the point where it ends up blinding him.
And while he tries to play his cards close to his chest, if given the opportunity, he will eagerly go off on an excited tangent about the doctor or whatever other topic is on his mind, to whoever will listen to him.
Strengths: Along with his high intellect, Starline also possesses a wellspring of knowledge regarding a wide array of subjects. He’s quite sharp, and has an impeccable work ethic. He knows how to use his words to manipulate, and his dedication keeps him going, even in tough situations.
He also has the warp topaz, whose power he is currently still in the process of discovering the full extent of. Despite this, he can still use it with decent competency should the need ever arise.
Weaknesses: Ah yes. His folly.
Due to his upbringing, Starline can be quite haughty and pretentious at times, struggling to hold meaningful relationships with others due to being taught that he must surround himself with only the best. While insightful, he can easily be blindsighted by his selfish ambitions, and be quite ignorant of and dismissive to other people’s feelings and desires, which often gets him into trouble. ✨ And does wonders for his relationships ✨ /j
While he does grow out of this a bit from being around good influences, his pride does still reer it’s ugly head from time to time, as well as his need for validation and respect.
Throughout the arc, a new feeling starts to worm itself in and replace his confidence in what he’s doing. A feeling that he doesn’t like.
He’s becoming close with these people. He’s falling in love with Rivet. He has something else he might care about now besides Eggman and his goal.
It’s all new to him, and he doesn’t know how to deal with it. He struggles to hold their meaningful relationships, both due to fear of rejection from moral differences, and losing sight of his goal. He can’t decide what to do, and ends up self sabotaging himself in leu of what he thinks he wants and needs, only burying himself deeper into a hole.
He also tends to lose his nerve if spooked, and accidentally slips up secrets when engaged in one of his many excited and loose-tongued rambles.
History: Starpoint!Starline grew up as a bright-eyed, upper-class child with a great brilliance and interest in science.
He was raised in the ways of nobility and class, not having much in the way of friends or a good relationship with his parents due to being bullied and neglected emotionally by his parents.
As a result, Starline was rather isolated, spending large amounts of time with only his studies and inventions to keep him company. (Which is where his habit of talking to himself spawned from.)
When Eggman’s global broadcast aired on TV, like a flip had been switched, Starline became spellbound. For here was a genius of his caliber, unafraid to stand up and use his genius to shape the world into how he saw fit.
Starline was enthralled, and he quickly fell down into the rabbit hole of investigation, becoming a huge fan of Eggman’s legend. (His version of a Saturday Morning Cartoon hero.) As things grew worse in his family life, Starline decided to dedicate his career to following in the man’s footsteps.
His new role model got him into even more trouble with his family and society, but Starline gleefully pressed forwards anyways, believing in his goal and that it would all be worth it in the end.
Additional Information:
Starline’s Character Arcs: (Spoilers Ahead!)
⭐️ Starpoint Squad Arc:
Downfall Arc: Check back later!
Restoration Arc: Check back later!
Likes: Dr. Eggman, science, technology, robotics, the arcane, upper class, theater, Broadway, dressing and looking sharp, the Atmos cafeteria’s sandwiches, being appreciated and respected, peace and quiet, classical music, tea, being in charge of a situation, the Starpoint Squad (eventually), good food and intelligent company.
Dislikes: Sonic, being interrupted in the middle of a project, bullies, people who waste his time, loud jamming music, having little to no control over a situation, being put down by anyone
Last updated 4/27/24
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