#fnv joshua

[med-ex]

“it’s just a chore, like any other”

[gaerss]

“In a world filled with misery and uncertainty, it is a great comfort to know that, in the end, there is light in the darkness.”

[everydayyoulovemeless]

Hello! I hope youre doing well and you're having a good day! I had quite a request but I'm not sure if you write stuff like that, What do you think of Joshua Graham with a male courier?

Considering Joshua is a mormon (We don't exacly know how christianity looks like in the wasteland or if its even simular to how it works now.) you whould Imagine he whould be more reserved(?) about it, or maybe even be somewhat against it. But then as strict as the legion was with homosexuality they still allowed it as long as the men in the relationship had children otherwise they whould be punished.

I'm interested what's your opinion on the matter or if you have any headcanons for it, whould Joshua be somewhat ashamed and maybe even slightly hide his relationship from people back in New Caanan (If he even returns there? Not sure) or whould he simply not care and maybe even base it slightly on his legion views that he claims he abandoned even if you can see in his actions in game that well he hasn't.

So sorry this ask is so long and I'm not too good at speaking english since it's not my first language, I'm always just really curious on this subject since everyone has a diffrent opinion on it!

Joshua Graham With A M!Courier

➼ Word Count » 0.7k ➼ Warnings » slight homophobia? ➼ Genre » Romantic ➼ A/N » This was so fun to write! Thank you for requesting it!

He definitely has some hesitance toward it. He was one of the ones who helped invent the anti-homosexuality rule in the Legion and still has a strong inner feeling of it being culturally wrong, although, he can't deny what he feels toward you.

It'll take him some time to warm up the idea. You'll notice that he goes off on his own a lot more than he usually would. It's mainly just so he can think as he walks around Zion, wanting to be alone in these moments of self-reflection.

Joshua is angry that he doesn't know how to feel about the matter. He wants to go against everything Ceasar used to preach about, but he's not sure how his family and the other natives would take it. Does God find it just? Would any of his loved ones agree with it? Does he even agree with it?

It won't take long before he makes his way straight to Daniel, with questions he never thought he'd have to ask.

Daniel would be a bit more forthcoming with his opinion, telling him that "the Lord only takes issue with those who harm his land and people".

He'd be a lot more private about your relationship than he would've been if you were a female. He doesn't mean for it to be rude, he's still just not entirely sure how he's religiously supposed to feel about the entire thing. No one in New Canan has ever explored the idea, so he's got no role model to follow in terms of what's expected of him in a situation like this.

One of his biggest qualms is deciding who does what. Joshua has always had the idea of a traditional marriage, but what's he supposed to do with a husband? Do you both provide? Or does one of you play the role of the "wife"? It's one of the things he'll want to work out with you as you both move forward.

Communication is big with him. He genuinely does want to try and make this work, but sometimes it feels like he's just stumbling in the dark. If you have any advice for him on how to feel less awkward around you romantically, please tell him, he wants to show he cares about you, but he can't if you don't tell him how.

Although he might not show very much PDA, you'll notice him being way more affectionate behind closed doors. Holding his hands over yours as you pray, rubbing circles into your shoulders, and even leaving small kisses over the palms of your hands. He tries not to do anything that would undermine you being a man, but he also desperately wants to show that he cares.

Religion will always play a big role in his life, nothing about that will ever change. Being new to this type of relationship, he wants to know more about your thoughts on Mormonism or how the two of you can better understand one another. Honesty is huge with him, just be upfront and tell him what you're looking for.

There'll be times when he refers to you as his 'friend' instead of his 'boyfriend', but it's mainly due to him still getting used to being open about your relationship. It scares him to think others might look down on him because of who he loves, and he doesn't want people to think any less of him than they might already.

He also might be a little pushier with you being a part of his religion, wanting you to get baptized as soon as possible if you're not already.

His heart races a lot when he and you are alone together. He always remembers the Legion and what they'd do to him if they ever found out. It makes your entire affair feel more exciting. Being with you makes him feel rebellious, a foreign feeling that he'll only accept for this particular situation.

If you both manage to make it to see your one-year anniversary, he'll carve a wooden cross out for you to wear as a necklace. (again, a little pushy with his religion, but he means well).

He ends up going to Daniel a lot for direction throughout the whole ordeal. He's constantly checking in to make sure God would be accepting of what he's doing, and Daniel's always there to reassure and talk him through it.

Out of a hatred for the Legion, and want to change, he'd be willing to try the relationship out and hope that God will lead him down his intended path. He prays for guidance in figuring out what is right for him and his future.

[super-duper-mart]

ik ive said this before but like…joshua graham is a war criminal n he was LITERALLY set on fire.

he was literally viewed by ppl as one of the most evil human beings in the wastes.

he was set on fire and thrown into the grand canyon.

“i survived bc the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me” HE MEANS THAT LITERALLY

[igimacigy]

Wisdoms of the burned man

yea

next wisdom is here

New vegas for a while baby

Anyway have a great day ya'll

[meet-you-at-the-cemetery-gates]

Fuck Joshua Graham. Not just because of his crimes, but because seeing this fandom talk about him gives me a headache. You can love him or hate him or want to suck his tiny burnt cock all you want but I REALLY want y'all to stop fighting. Block or ignore people you disagree with, don't harass them! Is he evil? Yes. Does he deserve forgiveness? That's up to you to decide. Does liking him make you a colonizer? No. Does hating him mean you hate religious people? No.

I swear to god, I feel like I'm talking to children because of how many times I got to repeat myself.

Also stop bringing my man Ulysses into this. I know they're in the same game and were both in the Legion but they aren't the same! Ulysses is arguably a better person, but he also did some messed up shit. Like try to nuke the Divide. I forgive him, personally, because his voice is beautiful and I'm a shallow person, but don't say he deserves to suffer because "unlike Graham" he didn't "pay for his crimes". My guy, he doesn't have a chance to COMMIT those crimes because you either kill him or talk him out of it.

Ulysses also seems to have at least somewhat of a positive opinion of Graham, saying he "deserves his rest". Does he deserve his rest? I don't fucking care, but Ulysses is free to think what he wants. It's up to HIM to forgive what Graham has done to him.

I hope Joshua explodes just so y'all will shut the fuck up about him.

[lemonsloosh]

Joshua Graham drawing in health because I'm uncomfortable.

[stoat-party]

[captainsugarbomb]

Lo and behold, my dearest comrades! My old sketch with Joshua which I did a long long time ago. But I’ve grown fond of it since then and still love it

[coffinwoodx]

everyone always talks about the mortifying difference between the new vegas deathclaws and the fo4 deathclaws, BUT NOBODY TALKS ENOUGH ABOUT THE YAO GUAIS

WHAT IS THAT. LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE.

why is everything so much more terrifying in new vegas 😭😭

[med-ex]

[gaerss]

[everydayyoulovemeless]

Joshua SFW Alphabet

➼ Word Count » 1.3k ➼ Warnings » None ➼ Genre » Romantic

A - Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

He shows his affection through his words. He'll tell you how much he loves your company or appreciates all you do to help him and the natives in Zion. He puts thought and care into every word because he believes speech is the most crucial thing in a relationship.

B - Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Joshua would be very supportive and very protective. He wants you to live as freely and safely as possible. You’re one of the only good things he has left and he wouldn’t know what to do with himself if you got hurt. He’s also going to come to you a lot for advice. He likes making sure that he’s making the right decision and not the conclusion he wants to make.

C - Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Not particularly. It sometimes hurts to do stuff like that due to his burns.

D - Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

He 100% wants to settle down with you. He wants to have kids so badly, even though he probably can’t have them, and would kill to live the life of a traditional household with you.

E - Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

He’d just be honest about it with you. It wouldn’t be harsh, it’s more or less just a goodbye from him. His goal would never be to hurt you, but to be as truthful as possible about everything.

F - Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

He has very strong feelings regarding commitment, although, he’d wait for you to show some sign of interest that you’d want the same. He wants to be married so bad, to him, there’s nothing better than devoting yourself to the person you love.

G - Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Joshua is incredibly gentle with you and would hate if you were afraid of him in any way. He wants you to view him as a protector of sorts and not as the tyrant he used to be.

H - Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

He doesn’t like initiating it, but he does like it when you hug him. His hugs are usually very gentle so that he doesn’t irritate his burns and firm so that you know that you’re loved.

I - I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Very fast. He’s thanking God the second you come into his life and he’s not going to ruin this chance he’s been giving. He tells you he loves you any and every chance he gets because he truly means it and he wants you to know that.

J - Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

He doesn’t get jealous very easily, but he does get defensive. If he perceives someone as a threat then he’ll stand closer or slightly more in front of you.

K - Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

He loves to kiss the top of your head or your forehead and there always really caring and soft. You can feel his passion for you with every action.

L - Little ones (How are they around children?)

He’s really awkward. Mostly cause he’s not sure what to say or do when he’s around them.

M - Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

He wakes up earlier than you every morning to make breakfast or at least find you some clean water. Then after that, he likes to take your hands in his and pray with you.

N - Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Usually, at night he’ll ask if you want to go on a walk around the canyon with him before you both go to bed. He thinks it helps him connect better with God's land and loves that he can spend time with you while he does so. Then he’ll remove his bandages by the fire, change them out, grab your hand, and go to bed with you.

O - Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

He waits a while before he reveals his past. He knows that people have already told you and that you probably don’t care, but that’s a part of his life that he absolutely resents and needs time before allowing himself to tell the full and honest truth.

P - Patience (How easily angered are they?)

He doesn’t get quickly get angered toward you. The only instance he can imagine him being mad at you is if you deliberately put yourself in harm's way or joined the legion.

Q - Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

He remembers everything about you. He studies your life like the Bible and he’d feel horrible if he ever forgot anything.

R - Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

His favorite moments are when you’re both out somewhere in Zion looking at the stars. He loves how intimate and peaceful it can be.

S - Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

He’s VERY protective. Eyes subconsciously glancing around the surrounding area and a hand resting on his gun just in case something might harm you.

T - Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

He gives you flowers for every occasion possible. Even if they’re all dead and irradiated, he still loves the feeling of handing a bouquet to you anytime he can.

U - Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Forcing his ideology onto you. The two of you are going to have to sit down and put boundaries in place so that neither of you crosses any boundaries regarding religion.

V - Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

The only thing he’s concerned about of himself is his capabilities in combat.

W - Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Absolutely. He thinks it’s great that he even found love in his fifties and with the past he carries. You not being in his life would feel like him being thrown down the canyon again.

X - Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

He loves listening to you ramble. It could honestly be about anything, he just loves the undeniable trust you have with him that allows you to talk with seemingly no filter.

Y - Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Any legionary viewpoints or resentment toward God. He feels very strongly about these two topics and would rather not be with you than disagree.

Z - Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)

Joshua has horrible sleep habits either due to nightmares or because of how much pain he feels when he lies down. He tries to go to bed at 10:00 but he usually ends up waking at around 1:00 am and never goes back to sleep.

[dotssu3]

yesssss...

[igimacigy]

Burned man's wisdoms

First wisdom is here

Yea Graham's cool

Anyway have a great day ya'll

[meet-you-at-the-cemetery-gates]

MORE FALLOUT DISCOURSE. PLEASE FUCKING KILL ME I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS AGAIN.

Both sides of this argument are stupid holy shit.

Yes, Mormonism is a cult. Yes, it used to have many racist rules. Yes, religion played a role in colonialism.

But not every Mormon is evil. It isn't a morally bad thing to be Mormon. If anything, it is the church that is exploiting the people that is the true enemy.

As for Graham himself, yes he is unforgivable, but that doesn't mean he cannot redeem himself in his own way. He turned his back on the Legion. Sadly, in a post apocalyptic wasteland where people have to kill, pillage and steal to survive, doing the bare minimum is pretty fucking good in comparison to doing nothing.

Not to mention, when you see him in game, he isn't redeemed yet. It is up to the player to put in the work to redeem him.

Now, I hate Honest Hearts as much as the next person with critical thinking skills, but Joshua Graham is the only saving grace for that DLC just because he is interesting. The rest of that DLC is boring, racist trash. I am not defending it. I'm just tired of the mindless discourse around Graham's character.

EDIT: also if you think people posting about Joshua Graham is what causes people to become Christian Fascists, you don't understand how fascism works and that is dangerous. It takes more than a social media post. Fascism is currently taking hold of North America because of politicians and news hosts. It uses fear to spread it's message. As much as I dislike how conservatives use Graham's character and I think it can potentially be dangerous, that isn't the cause of Christian Fascism. Not to mention, Joshua Graham himself is rather tolerant of the Courier if they flat out tell him if they don't believe in God. If these conservatives don't realize that, then that is their fault for being plain stupid.