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My thoughts on Chimney Punching Buck:

Okay so I’ve seen a lot of Chimney hatred becuz of this scene in particular and it upsets me becuz Chimney was right. I said it.

Now do i think him punching buck was right? No. Do i think he had his reasons and took them out it the wrong fashion? Yes.

Everyone seems to think that Chimney was being irrational in this situation and Buck was a holy saint who did nothing wrong. No. Buck was wrong this time.

Let’s look at Maddie. Maddie has been alone for years. Her parents abandoned her for their grief and she had to raise Buck alone, and then she entered an abusive relationship where she couldn’t get help for years. She was never wanted or desired. And yes Buck loved her but he was a child and couldnt provide the love she deserved.

Maddie running away from Chim and Jee was becuz she felt like she didnt deserve them. She didn’t feel like she was worth saving.

She NEEDED someone to run after her. To show her that she IS wanted, she IS needed.

Buck kept her location a secret from Chim becuz he still looks up to her like a child would to a parent in some ways. He has a bit of a hero worship for her in some ways and doesnt really understand the extent to which she needs help becuz shes been such a strong figure for him their entire life and hasnt really let him see her be weak.

Chimney on the other hand HAS seen her at her worst and knows her intimately. He knows she needs someone to love her with their entire being and thats what he did by running after her. She needed to know she wasn’t alone and Chim did that for her.

And Chim punching Buck was when he was at the height of his emotional breakdown. He was terrified, upset, probably running on very little sleep, of course he was going to snap. I don’t think he should’ve punched Buck but i don’t that makes him the devil.

And neither does him ignoring Buck. He’s obviously frustrated becuz thats his everything right there and he cant find her. She could be dead for all he knows and Buck kept it from him.

Both of them have their flaws in this situation but Chim knew what Maddie needed and Buck didn’t. And Buck’s not in the wrong for not seeing that, he just didn’t know and needed to learn that.

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Here are some of my rambling thoughts on Shameless 11x09. My only real issue with this episode is the way it ended. For some reason these episodes have been ending awkwardly. I feel like the episode isn't finished yet, but then it ends. Like, what the hell happened to Gemma and Amy? We never saw Kevin find his children! It's like whoever is in charge has never ended a show before and don't know where to stop.

I hate that Mickey was in pain and crying, But I did love that he was allowed to cry and grieve. He had a safe space and safe person he could cry in front of and go through all his crazy range of emotions with.

I loved that Ian gave Mickey the space he needed, brought him coffee, and kept Mickey's perspective of Terry in check. All the while still letting Mickey grieve and helping him through.

The scene with them going through Terry's stuff was a reminder of what Mickey said to Ian in season 7. Ian always had his back more than his family ever did.

Mickey is left to deal with Terry's arrangements and going through his stuff and all the Milkovich's are gone. Where was Sandy, where were the other Milkovich's who were actually living in the house with Terry? They wouldn't even take care of him when he was alive. Not a single one is there to help Mickey. Only Ian!

Ian was there through everything. Ian always has and always will have Mickey's back. I don't know what more proof people need to see how the Milkovich's just aren't close and Ian is the only one who was and will always be there for Mickey. I need no more proof of Ian's love for Mickey. Haven't needed it for a long time.

People wanted Mickey to be close with Sandy when she was introduced last season, but they hardly even interacted. How is it, that people like to point out how Mandy and Mickey weren't close, but actually believed Sandy and Mickey could be close?

I agree Mandy and Mickey aren't as close as we'd like them to be. Especially not as close as she was with Ian. But if Mickey was close to any of his relatives, it would've been Mandy. They grew up in the same house with the same father. Sandy didn't. She may have lived with them from time to time throughout the years, but it was not the same. Not to mention she was never even mentioned before, just like the rest of the Milkovich's that showed up this season.

I didn't expect it, but I thought this would be one of the last chances they had to at least mention Mandy. Maybe saying they talked to her and told her about Terry's death over the phone. Anything! But still not a single mention. Like the writers forgot she existed. Even when Mickey is reminiscing about dodge the dagger, he mentions his brothers. If someone was watching the show from season 7 on, they'd never even know he had a sister.

When Mickey described the nun as "A cold blooded killer in a nun costume. We don't actually know that yet." that made me laugh. Ian stopping him from ranting any further was hilarious!

I loved how @annatrow pointed out that Ian still thought Rachel could've married Terry after he killed her father because Ian would've, had Mickey done the same to Frank. Ian's like that's not a deal breaker for me and Mickey! 😂🤣😂🤣

Omg the knife scene at the funeral home! When that guy was behind them and they get all awkward and Ian tells Mickey to put the knife away! I laughed so hard at that! That was fucking hilarious! These two are so embarrassing, you can't take them anywhere! 🤣🤣🤣

Another time that Ian took charge for Mickey. Like finding Terry a nurse, he was talking to the guy at the funeral home about Terry's wishes and asking what the most affordable package they had. I love that Ian takes charge for Mickey like that, even when it's for Terry and Ian could care less about the man. Ian knows, seen, and has been a victim of Terry's. He even knows about Mandy's rape by Terry. I don't even think Mickey ever found out about Terry raping Mandy. Only Ian, Lip, Mandy, and Terry knew about it. Wonder if that would've changed the way Mickey grieved Terry? The love of Ian's life has suffered so much because of Terry. Ian has every reason to hate this man. It continues to amaze me how he still keeps helping take care of Terry and makes arrangements for him because he knows that's what Mickey wants and needs right now.

THEY SANG AGAIN!!!! I know some people find it odd. But it was a final fuck you to Terry. Ian even said I know what Terry would love. Obviously he was being sarcastic because he knows Terry would hate that. Maybe if it hadn't been right after they just sang in the bathroom, it wouldn't have seemed so odd to people. Maybe if it had been more spread out from the last time they sang. But I do love that it's canon that they sing together pretty often now! They're free and happier than they've ever been before. Who is to say that it's ooc for them now that they can be themselves and their happy for the first time in their lives.

The song Ian picked?! Fucking perfect! It was Mickey's life story in that song! And the fact that Ian picked that song shows how Ian really sees Mickey. As a survivor who has been through so much, tormented by a father who wanted to knock him down, but Mickey persevered. He sees Mickey for who he really is and how much he's gone through in a way that no one ever has or ever will.

Mickey deserves that. He deserves Ian and vice versa really. They deserve each other and in moments like these I'm so freaking happy they have each other for the rest of their lives. When Ian lost his mom, he was alone in his grief and that broke my heart. Not anymore!

Okay, and the whole time they're at the cemetery, I was watching that guy behind them. I was thinking, Ummm are you going to do this with that guy right there?! I'm sure he's gonna notice the fire behind him! 🤣🤣

I didn't notice until a GIF was made about Mickey touching Ian's butt at the cemetery! When re watching, I realized Mickey wasn't holding Ian until the guy yelled at them. I don't know why that made it so much funnier to me, but it really did! The guy yells at them, Mickey grabs Ian's butt in response and then they run off. That's fucking hilarious!!! Love the parallel from them running off after Mickey punched Ned in season 3. Even laughing when they ran away at the cemetery! I wish we could've seen them laughing and running away in this one instead of just hearing them laughing.

When discussing this episode with @luckyshazmrsmonaghansblog we spoke of how everyone seems to be more stupid this season, especially Lip in my opinion. When watching season 8 & 9, I forgot that Lip was supposed to be the genius of the family! I literally forgot! There were easy words that I knew, that he would ask what that meant. And I was like what? How does he, the genius, not know what that means? Even I know what that means! Not to mention remodeling a house he didn't own this season! The writers have really dumbed everyone down. Probably for comedy sake but it's just frustrating.

Other character points:

• Debbie had the nerve to ask Liam if he wanted to ask her what she was doing, after she told him she didn't have time for his shit when he had real concerns about being homeless. She won't listen to him but she expects him to listen to her. Then she tells Lip about Liam's fear! Meaning she knew what was bothering him and she never tried to console him or talk to the others about it.

• I did find it weird that Lip said he and Tami talked about it and wanted Liam to come live with them. I thought when did they have time to have that conversation? Lip didn't even know that Liam was worried about that until Debbie told him. Then I saw a few posts about people even doubting that that conversation even happened and I now feel like that is a real possibility. Lip has spent this whole season lying to Tami and keeping things from her. So, it's not far fetched to think he didn't talk to her about it. If they did, why not talk to Liam about that sooner? Also doubt Tami would be okay with it. Though Liam is just a kid, she never cared for the Gallagher's and only cares when it's her own family that needs something. Like wanting the Gallagher's to chip in on her sisters medical bill. I'm never gonna get over that! I know she was scared but what the hell was that?! You know she wouldn't do the same for the Gallagher's. She's the kind who only cares about her side of the family and not her significant others family.

• I know they're going to sell the house and I would normally be okay with that. But I hate that Lip is making the decision for everyone. He doesn't live in the house, it's not even under his name, Carl paid for the house when they almost lost it, and the rest of the Gallagher's have been paying the bills while he's been out of the house. Lip is not the all mighty one in charge of the house or their lives. He makes me not want them to move out of the house only so he doesn't get his way. Especially after he tells everyone they're not talking about it anymore and he starts tearing down walls to a house his siblings and niece are still living in and when he doesn't even live there anymore. Fucker needs to not get his way every once in a while.

• Vee keeps telling her mom, she's not going to last in Kentucky and she'll be back in a few months. That's a sure fire way to make sure her mom never moves back to Chicago. Could just be me, but when someone says shit like that to me, it makes me want to prove them wrong even more!

• I'm not usually a fan of Frank, but I did like seeing him with Serena. It showed a rare moment of his humanity, hugging her and even putting on his mask before doing so. I thought that was thoughtful of him.

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Endgame

Shit. Poor Clint

Dad Tony. He dying. Did Robert actually lose weight for this part because he looks skinnier

CAROL!!!! YAAAAY!!!! And apparently Steve has never heard of an electric razor

Literally the only pepperony I like are these two.

Honestly they’re both in the wrong and right here. Tony has a guilt complex and Steve lived through World War II. So of course they’re at odds. Different methods born from different experiences. Tony is still a dramatic birch though and I love it

Language Steven.

14 minutes and 55 seconds for the title to appear

I really. REALLY. Like Carol. And here’s grape face

WHOOOOHOOOO!!!! GOOD ON YA THOR

Oh yeah. The uh “lgbt rep”. Real groundbreaking. But honestly. What the hell did they expect?

Ohhhh yeah. The cliffhanger of ant man and the wasp

Bloody hell. That’s one hell of a monument. Don’t worry Scotty. Cassie is fine.

😭😭😭😭. Carol’s hair!!!! Eh. It’s comic accurate so I can’t really complain that much.

Natasha’s worries about one brother. And the other brother is worried about her

I. Am. LOVING NATS HAIR

Poor lost ageless puppy trying to explain things just wants to eat

Hello again Tony. I concede. Morgan’s cute

Again. Both have a point here. Scott missed out on a lot. But Tony’s finally ok. I ain’t villainising either of them. No matter how much tumblr implores me to pick a side

Poor Brucie. And he’s turned into the Dude. Why the dab?

Baby see baby do. What can I say? Smart kid

This is the last time they talk to each other isn’t it?

(Hopeless screeching) BRUTASHA

Contrary to popular belief apart from elderly Scott no make up or special effects were used in this sequence. Paul Rudd can just do that

Steve is tired. Oh so very tired. And here’s baby bro to save the day.

Ah yes the return.

At least Bruce feeds him

Poor Thor. Still a teeny bit funnier then ragnarok. Though not by much. He’s so sad. Oh Rocket. Always knowing how to get the job done

Some eat peanut butter sandwiches. Some depression drink. Some hold support meetings. And some go all batman with no one rule. We all deal with grief differently. Personally. Choosing the peanut butter

She just wants to help her brother.

Bruce. Why you booing Rhodey? He’s right.

Yes Scott. Back to the future is a bunch of bullshit

Do not tell me they sent Clint back to when his family died. Oh that was just cruel. Even by my standards

Oh. My god. It’s true. Scott is a puppy

Power walk time

Nat’s lastbwords to Stevie

Bruce is not impressed with past hulk. And very half hearted

Jane’s back. And Frigga. Unorthodox pep talk from Rocket

Are we sure Clint has a Mohawk or is he just balding in reverse?

Hopefully we see what happened in Budapest in black widow 2020

Yay. MCUma. And the bastards back

Oh that’s not good.

Steve might be America’s ass. But Scott is definitely America’s kissass

Hydra fuckers. Poor hulky

This movie has such better pacing then ragnarok or black panther

FUCKING PEARCE!!!!

Oh no. Of course that went back to bite them on the ass

They are just so DONE WITH THEMSLEVES

That’s one way to deal with yourself

Oh Jadis. Spouting truth.

Oh fuck. Shits about to go down.

A good mother always knows

Always with the rabbit

HE STILL WORTHY

Bonding over trauma

And she’s being tortured

Karen is such a good actress

Helen is in everything

Ah Rodger Sterling. The bastard. I wanna punch him in the dick.

My god the hair

Oh Peggy

Keep telling yourself that you asshead

He has the Pym particles

Natasha’s demise

Sibling fight to the literal death

😭😭😭😭 BRUTASHA

So people are criticising Clint for. A. The way he deals with his family’s dying. And. B. The “man pain” of Natasha’s sacrifice. Oh that’s fair.

Oh my god his arm

It worked though

Trash the set why don’t you

The final face off begins

Jeezum crow. More sibling vs sibling

Stevie has the hammer

Go in Rogers. Fillet the bitch

SAM WILSON, T’Challa, Stephen the guardians. Peter Parker: the punching bag for marvel. Pepper. And giant man

How the fuck did everyone hear him with that quiet ass “assemble”?

Val has her Pegasus

How is Scott not stepping on anyone

Husband and wife duo

Dad hug. Then more pain for Petey

Oh Quill. And nebula being unenthusiastic about her sisters choice of boyfriend

HOW CAN THEY ALL HEAR EACH OTHER

Benedict still sounds like House

Gauntlet hot potato

WANDA

Peters doing his best. And it’s hilarious

Carol caused them to retreat. HEAR THAT BITCH

A-FORCE PEIOLE.

Ok. So Carol is officially one of my favourites

Oh crap

YAY

Oh dear

Oh. Fuck

No yah not ya bitch

They won

Dammit tumblr. Every time I watch one of these things I’m confused because Peter’s voice sounds so deep and it’s all your fault

Two were gonna cop it. And you can’t have to happy alive fathers in a Disney movie can you?

Clint gets his kids back

Ohhhh. Holographic will.

Oh yeah. The uh “wedding”. Oh so very moving

They put drax in a shirt. Poor bastards nipples

Nebula has lost her proper father (Tony)

And then there’s Harley

Father daughter chat

Uncle Happy

Oh thorkyrie

Always with the bloodlust nebula

Ahhh brothers

Oh sugar

I’m gonna miss Bucky’s hair

Oh Sam. It’s you buddy

Steve got the ending he deserved.

Not the credits sing I was guessing. But it’s a nice choice

Oh there we go

Oh hey. Just remembered. No Vision?

Why are they all so blurry

Oh now this. This is nice.

Is Harley making a new iron man suit?

Honestly so much better then I hear people on tumblr say. Probably because they’re pissed that their ships didn’t happen. But c’mon. What did they really expect. Steve said himself that people like them don’t really move on. So yeah. Steggy all the way.

Rating: a million/10

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Catching Up with Dan Cummins

Dan Cummins has a one hour Comedy Central special along with many other television appearances such as Conan, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing and more. Those are hefty credits that yield some serious street cred. Credits that the majority of working stand up comics will never see in their lifetime. However, in the grand scheme of things, how much do these ultimately matter in the pursuit of your dreams? I got to chat with the hilarious and hardworking Dan Cummins about his lengthy career in comedy and his upcoming shows at Punch Line San Francisco. Ronn Vigh: We initially met in 2003 when we both competed in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. That competition is considered a big milestone for up and coming comics. Do you remember anything significant about that week or period of time in your career? Dan Cummins: I remember the first night that the competition was in San Francisco pretty well. I’d never been in SF before but I knew about its comedic history. I felt so out of place and that I had so much to prove. I didn’t want to be seen as some hacky tavern comic from Spokane, Washington. I remember coming into the competition with a HUGE chip on my shoulder. RV: Wow. Well, I was a really green comic myself at the time but for what it’s worth, I remember you being really nice to me. So, how has your point of view or style of comedy evolved since then? DC: Life has changed so much for me since then. I was still a long ways from making a living as a comic back then. It was all still just a big, beautiful, chaotic experiment. Such a big gamble. Every show felt so important. Like my (hopefully future) career depended on it. Now, after having literally thousands of shows under my belt and after making a living in comedy for over 15 years, I’m a lot more at peace with it. I feel like I have less to prove and I think I’m funnier on stage because of that. Back then, I was a joke guy because I was too afraid to commit to a longer form story. I was too worried about bombing. Now, if I feel like it’s entertaining, I’ll tell a ten minute story. I also feel like I have a lot more to say now. I’ve lived a lot more life. I feel more confident in my opinions and perspective than I did in 2003 and confidence in what you’re saying is so important to good storytelling. I’d like to think I’ve come a long way since then and hopefully, I’ve also retained a decent amount of the childlike wonder for the world I had back when I was 26 years old.   RV: I've known many comics who set a list of goals to accomplish by a certain time in their careers. Were you one of those guys? DC: I did make a lot of specific goals. Most of them early on. “Get on this late show, get this type of comedy special, sell this kind of [TV] show!” I’ve been lucky -- I’ve hit most of them (never could sell a show though). The last five to ten years my goals have gotten more artistic. I just want to get more skilled at doing whatever you would call my style of comedy, and reach more and more people who enjoy it, and have those people come out to shows so I can keep doing what I’ve devoted my life too. That’s really my only stand-up goal at this point. RV: I was a flight attendant and in that field they always say being a flight attendant is a lifestyle, not a career. I feel even more that way about stand up, especially for those who do the road so often like yourself. Did you ever have a "Why am I doing this? I should just quit now” moment? DC: I totally get that. Yes -- this life is a long ways from your average nine-to-five job. You’re living in hotels and working clubs and bars all over the world. I’ve thought about quitting many times. I thought about quitting after tough road gigs early on where I had driven eight plus hours to perform for less than 20 people who all seemed to hate me, and I didn’t make enough money to even pay for the gas it took to the make it to the gig. I thought about quitting when my Comedy Central hour special came out in 2010 and no one in America seemed to give a fuck about it enough to buy tickets. I was performing in Grand Rapids, Michigan a week after it aired in front of 30 people who’d never heard of me. I thought about quitting back in 2016 when my album was number one on the iTunes Comedy chart for several weeks in a row, I’d just killed it on The Tonight Show, and I was performing, again, in front of 30 or so people who had never heard of me (this time in Kansas City). I thought, “This is the BEST I can do and it still doesn’t matter!” I’d put out five albums of my best stuff at that point and it just didn’t seem to be getting me anywhere.  

RV: The last time I saw you was a few years ago and you were thrilled about returning with your family to your home state of Idaho. Has this helped, hindered, or presented any unexpected challenges for you as a working comic? DC: Idaho has been really good to me. It’s a little harder to get places because of where I’m living but I’ no longer distracted by all the entertainment possibilities of Los Angeles. I’ve gone back to focusing more on stand-up than I was for a while. Also, a lot of exposure has come via Pandora and my podcast Timesuck. I’m actually selling the most tickets to shows of my career by far. I’m working the best clubs in the country and many of the shows are sold out. I never thought that would happen after moving back to Idaho. It’s been incredible! RV: Tell me more about your podcast. DC: Timesuck has been a wild ride! It’s a deep dive on one subject a week and episodes come out Monday at Noon, PST. Episodes can be about anything interesting: criminals, historical figures, cults, current events, social issues, conspiracies, cryptozoology, the paranormal, etc. You learn a lot about one subject a week (me and the team I now have research the hell out of this stuff) and you get to laugh while you learn. I work hard to add a lot of humor to the narratives. We also have an online community that has become pretty interesting as well. It’s grown out of people who are intensely curious about he world around them and willing to question their beliefs wanting to meet other people who feel the same way. Our private Facebook group has close to 10,000 members and many have become friends with one another. Romantic relationships have formed out of the group. There have been some engagements! RV: In early 2017, you were nice enough to give me a guest spot on your show in Arizona. In the green room you spoke passionately about Timesuck as it just started a few months prior. In what ways has the podcast evolved and exceeded your expectations? DC: The podcast has exceeded my expectations in every way. It has evolved into this interesting humanitarian group. Listeners send care packages to and raise money for other listeners in need. They send in emails saying listening to the show has strengthened relationships with their spouses, siblings, parents and more -- giving them inside jokes to share and subjects to talk about. This past week we had an email from someone who found the courage to leave an actual cult they’d been in for years after listening to various episodes about cults I’ve done (Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, Scientology, Order of the Solar Temple, The Branch Davidians, etc) We’ve had listeners write and say that Timesuck literally saved their life -- that they were suicidal but then became hopeful towards humanity again listening to the podcast. I never expected any of that. Not in a million years. I’m so excited to see where it goes from here! And you can always have a guest spot. You’re a funny guy! RV: Thanks. That’s all I needed to hear. Interview is over. So, does anything you uncover in the podcast wind up working it's way into your stand up?

DC: That’s just started to happen! I told a random story about having a sexual experience with a banana in high school. Yup, a banana. Fans went nuts laughing about it and teasing me. So I decided to tell the whole story on stage (after fans brought bananas to some shows and people started showing up wearing banana shirts) and now it’s one of my favorite new standup pieces. It is RIDICULOUS! RV: Can you give us a sneak peek of what topic you will be covering when you do the podcast live from the Punch Line? DC: Yes! I’ll be telling the tale of the Ant Hill Kids. A French Canadian cult mainly based in Quebec between 1977 and 1989, led by a psychopath named Roch Theriault. He was BRUTAL. It’s amazing what cult members endured at his hands and still chose to follow him. It’s a fascinating study in manipulation and I tell some of the darkest jokes I’ve ever written during this tale. It’s not for the squeamish! RV: What is your most favorite and least favorite thing about San Francisco? DC: My favorite thing about San Francisco is how smart the crowds are. They want good, intelligent comedy. They don’t need to be spoon fed. My least favorite is that San Francisco crowds can be REALLY sensitive. Too sensitive. They can take the social justice warrior ethos -- which is great -- and become a little too serious for their own good. It’s a comedy show, not a protest. Lighten the fuck up and laugh. Life’s too short to be pissed all the time...and this is coming from a pretty angry comic! RV: Well said! It’s always great to see you back at the Punch Line!

DC: I’m looking forward to some Punch Line shows! I truly do love coming to San Francisco. I have so many great memories of shows there over the years. It’s a home away from home and I look forward to it every year. Dan Cummins: The Happy Murder Tour at Punch Line San Francisco, May 1 - 4. Prices and show times vary. TimeSuck Live Podcast w/ Dan Cummins, May 4, 4PM. Tickets are $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at punchlinecomedyclub.com

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Mass Effect: Andromeda | 30 Day Countdown |30-20

Condensing a whole bunch of days into one post since I just found out about this.

30 Days: Will you play SisRyder or BroRyder first? Why? How does your Ryder define their gender?

BroRyder, most definitely. I’m a guy, and BroRyder (as I’ve mentioned previously) is something of a self-insert, so there you go. BroRyder definitely thinks of himself as a guy, but he’s secure enough in his own identity that pushing ‘traditional’ boundaries appeals to him. He knows he looks good in a dress, and he knows how to walk in heels - not that he’ll have time for drag while saving the Human race, but y’know. SisRyder thinks of herself as a girl, but she’s into the androgynous aesthetic.

29 Days: What is your Ryder’s name? Why did you pick this name - is there a meaning or origin story behind it? Do they go by any nicknames? What would you name their sibling, father and mother if you were able to choose?

This one I’m actually undecided on. I thought at first I’d give them unique names, but then I found out that NPCs will actually refer to them by their first names at certain times, and I was like “Oh man, getting called by my first name in a game is my JAM,” so I might just leave them as Scott and Sara. IF I go with unique names, BroRyder will probably be ‘Mordecai,’ (a name I’ve always fancied), SisRyder would be ‘Blue-Sky’ (or just ‘Sky’ for short). Alec is fine for the father, I think it suits him. Mother’s name was Mariah; she used to call Mordecai ‘Muffin’ and Blue-Sky ‘Boo.’ Alec doesn’t use nicknames.

28/27 Days: Are you going to use the default appearance or create a custom Ryder/sibling? If custom, describe your Ryder’s physical appearance (hair color, eye color, skin color, height, weight, facial features, any scars or tattoos, racial origin, etc). If you have art and/or a face-claim, feel free to add them here.

Custom appearance for both, no question. Mordecai is 6′1″, so he’s not that tall; he’s fit but not musclebound - he likes the thinner, swimmer look. Shoulder-length brown hair, blue eyes. He’s got an Arcturus Station tattoo, but he got it ‘ironically’ since he hated it there. Also has an ‘Eye of Horus’ tattoo on his right hand between his thumb and pointer finger matching a character from his favorite movie. Blue-Sky is basically just a 5′8″ female version of him (or he’s a 6′1″ version of her) with shoulder-length (but curlier) brown hair and green eyes. She got the Prothean word for ‘Sky’ tattooed on the back of her neck, but hides it under her hair. The Ryder family is, on the mother’s side, mostly Indigenous/Native American, and Scottish/Western European on the father’s, so they’ll be a mix of that. Lastly, they both have their mother’s hips, lord bless them.

Day 26: Do you have a specific class profile or mix of class profiles in mind for Ryder?

Mordecai is Vanguard literally all the way, with maybe a little bit of tech thrown in. Blue-Sky is probably going to be pure Adept. Alec, I’d imagine, is strictly combat. Mariah was an Adept.

Day 25: Describe Ryder’s favorite combat style. Bioware call Peebee a “gunslinger” and describe Liam as a “close-range fighter” - how would you describe Ryder’s combat role/strengths? What are some of their favorite biotic/tech/other abilities?

Mordecai, being a Vanguard, loves charging in and punching things, although he’s partial to shotguns and assault rifles - the bigger the better. He’s not compensating, he just thinks huge guns look cool, and since he spends most of his time trying to look cool, so it’s a natural fit. Diving into combat isn’t a glory thing either, he just loves to fight; he also may or may not have been influenced by stories of a certain Vanguard Spectre. Blue-Sky likes pistols, preferably revolvers, and is also a hell of a shot with a bow and arrow. She prefers to hang back and take out fools who ignore her, although she takes a lot of pride in being able to get into close combat and wreck people with superior CQC skills.

24 Days: Which squadmates do you think will best compliment Ryder’s combat style? Alternatively, who do you plan to take out most in the field?

First of all, this is a Bioware game, so team comp means literally nothing; I’m taking out whoever I feel like. That being said, I’d imagine Mordecai hanging with Cora and Drack quite a bit, getting into all sorts of fights they probably shouldn’t, although P.B.’s ‘hot blue Indiana Jones’ vibe is pretty appealing too. Blue-Sky is definitely hanging with P.B. since they’re both archeology nerds; not to sure on who her second is.

23 Days: Which weapons or category of weapons will Ryder prefer? Describe their favorite loadout.

Mordecai will be taking the biggest, nastiest guns he can get his hands on, although he doesn’t have much love for sniper rifles. Blue-Sky is entirely too pragmatic to worry about aesthetics - she’ll take whatever ends the fight fastest.

22 Days: Will Ryder craft? What are you most excited about crafting? Do you have any names in mind already for weapons?

Gonna play this one by ear. Personally I’m excited about crafting everything.

21 Days: What are Ryder’s personality traits? Describe 5 strengths and 5 flaws.

Strengths: He’s clever. He’s all heart. He’s a great improviser. He’s very empathetic. He’s funny.

Flaws: His cleverness leads to outward overconfidence and crippling inner doubt. He rarely looks before he leaps. He never lets anyone know he actually cares, so he comes across as a jerk. He wants to be shallow because it means he doesn’t have to care. He’s a total hothead.

20 Days: What first impressions does Ryder tend to give people? Do they have any ‘odd’ or specific mannerisms, habits or other quirks? How do they present and carry themselves?

Mordecai comes across as a smartass, but a smart smartass; nobody expects someone as good at running their mouth as he is to also be as good in a fight as he is. His posture is everything; when he’s feeling confident or trying to impress, he’s in super-chest-puff mode, but otherwise he’s just trying to look cool. He disarms with humor, although he keeps it pretty middle-of-the-road until he knows the person better - then he gets really NSFW or just plain weird. Blue-Sky is confident and comfortable in her own skin, and she either puts someone at ease or intimidates them without even trying. She’s actually hilarious, even funnier than Mordecai, but she’s much more particular about when she chooses to make a joke.