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@galeleads asked Chris a question: "Madame~!" Cheery disposition, perhaps a bit TOO cheerful. Her energy is up today, which should be a sign that she's almost healed. (She should really be taking it easy, oh well!) "I didn't know you'd be back in town so soon. How was your... vacation?" Yeah. That's a word for it.

Out of the two of them, she supposed it made sense that Aurora was the first to be out and about. Her son's condition made traveling harder for him now, and, despite his claims, he couldn't navigate the city with his eyes closed. Though, shouldn't she be resting too with everything they went through? The reports she heard were nothing short of horrendous. The fight everyone went through...

Aurora knew herself, though. If she thought she was fine, then Chris wasn't about to argue. What she was about to argue had nothing to do with her physical state.

"Too short. And I have a lot of work to do to get the new bar set up." She told Roy not to buy her a new building, but his selective hearing seemed to be in effect when she did. Well, it meant her girls had a place to come back to, and so did her clientele. It also meant she didn't need to go hunting for a new building herself. Paperwork needed to happen, of course, and then there was the matter of vendors, furniture, security...

But, enough of that. She had more pressing concerns.

"Someone seems cheerful. Is that because I'm not the only woman with the last name Mustang anymore?" Oh, she knew. Like hell she wouldn't know her son got married. "Or did you decide against taking his name when you rushed to get married in the hospital?"

[tattooedpalms]

@galeleads

Solf considers the menu. The place is nearly empty, most of the soldiers leaving for the day to go home or drink. A few of the most popular items are gone, but he doesn't care. After years of prison slop, anything by a competent baker is something he's desperate for. Croissants, brownies, a cupcake - he buys them all, graciously thanking the woman at the counter and turning to find the person he's actually looking for.

He puts down his purchased goods without preamble and smiles pleasantly. "Miss Hahn. I expected I might find you here." Her sister works here. Possible leverage, perhaps. Not that he should need any: Scar is a danger to her as much as she is to him. He puts out a hand, the sun symbol tattooed on his palm clearly obvious. "I'm Solf Kimblee."

[sapientiiae-a]

@galeleads asked: i was just trying to help . it's the last midnight sentence starters | accepting

The situation was not as black and white as the members of the court desperately tried to make it seem.

Nothing over the last nearly twenty-five years were as black and white as they seemed, and the members of the court didn’t even remember half of those years (though Zelda still counted them considering she remembered them). Finding an infant abandoned in the woods was certainly a gray area (if you wanted to put things simply).

But acknowledging things that were complicated did not help resolve the situation. There was still a magical child with abilities beyond their comprehension that was running around Hyrule (an exaggeration considering she was being looked after). 

Still though, the Princess of Hyrule cannot help the sigh that escapes her lips as she pressed gloved fingers against her temples, massaging the area as she gave herself a moment to think. “Yes, yes, I know…and I cannot fault you for that. I think anyone else in your position would have done the same if they found a baby all alone in the woods. No child of that age would survive on their own, much less in that area,” she confessed, shaking her head before she finally opened her eyes to look at Aurora. 

“You did your best with the cards you were dealt. But something will need to be done about the girl before her powers grow beyond her control and she hurts someone. She will need to be trained properly.”

[hmrtia]

❓+ what lengths are you willing to go to to get that happily ever after you so desire? › @galeleads

( SEND ❓+ A QUESTION AND MY MUSE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO ANSWER TRUTHFULLY / accepting! )

much of his life, atlas had not thought of what it meant to have a happily ever after. he had lived the life of a student / alchemist / soldier- and he had lived for others. selfless in the most destructive ways! atlas had been the hero of creta / hero of milos (but that was not his title to have or to keep- he had been a storm leaving destruction in his wake and he had called that the act of a savior!), and now he was ...

out of place, perhaps, except for one place / her arms were a comfort, her heartbeat a grounding force. he had grown selfish, hadn't he? and it was not so awful in the end / not so monstrous as he had feared! what lengths are you willing to go to, asks the windborne alchemist, to get that happily ever after you so desire?

yes, he knows desire, now. he wants to live as any other would live. he wants to escape the war and allow his heart to settle. ❝ have i not already gone to great lengths for it? i bear my heart openly so that she will never doubt me. i have made my peace here so that i may focus on what is to come. ❞

❝ there is a house in table city- it was once the home of a doctor and his son. i have written letters already... so that when this war is over, we will be able to leave every sorrow of the past behind. but to escape the war, i know there will be much that i will have to sacrifice. ❞

he thinks of the sacred star that has kept him young and strong / a weapon of the military / an alchemic wonder. he no longer worries that she will lose interest in him even if he no longer is such a mystery- because she loves him. qistina leota loves him, and aurora hahn is no fool. she knows of his love / a secret he has no longer tried to bury. ❝ if the sacrifice allows me to simply live as any other would, then it will not be so horrid, will it? i will give up that which has made me creta's hero- i am weary of battle- i have learned that i must take time to heal. soon, this will be over. ❞

[hawksights]

@galeleads asked: 8, 12, 17, 20 romance & relationship headcanons | Currently accepting.

8. is your muse a good kisser? are they experienced or inexperienced?

Riza has never kissed anyone or been kissed, leading them to have zero experience. They are not sure they understand the concept at all or why other people like it. That would require letting someone get that close to them.

12. does your muse get flustered easily? how would they typically react to compliments from someone they are interested in/dating?

Honestly, Riza usually does not realize someone is flirting with them. It will go over their head until either someone points it out, or they had time to think about the experience. This leads to them responding to flirting in a matter-of-fact tone with dry replies. They don't realize they're doing it. Genuine and direct compliments, though? Yes, they get rather flustered. With how Riza experiences romantic attraction, they won't tend to show interest in someone until there is a deep emotional bond in place. Not only that, but Riza takes a long time to trust someone on a level of, "I feel like I can date them." Someone getting to the point of dating Riza and thus being able to compliment them? That means Riza is incredibly comfortable around them, and they're less likely to be flustered by compliments from a person of interest and/or a partner. A compliment from that person will actually mean more to Riza because they know it can be trusted. It will still fluster them and catch them off guard a bit. Such is their nature since they did not grow up with regular praise.

17. what are some of the signs that your muse shows their care/love without saying they love/care about their partner?

Their tone will change some once they warm up to a person. By the nature of their job, Riza can come off brusque and somewhat cold. Their replies will be short when they don't know a person well, and they will maintain their distance in a conversation. However, once they become friends with someone, their tone warms right up to the point that one can hear the smile in their voice. Another thing Riza does is bestowing. What this means is "giving something without expectation of reciprocity" (source - Speaking from the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love). Riza will do things for their partner like making their lunch, taking care of a chore their partner might be struggling with, or making them tea. In their mind, they just want to make their partner's life easier and better. These are small ways Riza likes to show they care.

20. how does your muse feel about public displays of affection? would they engage in them?

Nervous. Very nervous. Riza has never been in a relationship before, thus leading them to not know what to expect, how to act, or what to do. They are typically focused solely on their job and nothing else. What do they do with their partner when they're out and about in public? Do they hold hands? That seems reasonable. Even that, though, leads Riza to on edge due to their hypervigilance left over from war and their job. They feel they need to be ready for anything. That, and they don't want anyone else to see them in what they consider a vulnerable state. They simply don't want to be perceived most of the time! Hand holding, if done in a subtle way, can be acceptable, but anything beyond that will make Riza uncomfortable.

[wyrdify]

@galeleads asked: Give me all the Anakin and Obi Wan brainrot. All of it Kai Munday Questions | Currently accepting.

This deserved a GIF reaction.

Anyway. I'm going to start with one thing: Obi-Wan and Anakin do not view each other in the same way at all. Obi-Wan didn't even know what to make of Anakin in the beginning, and he kind of just went with Qui-Gon's judgment because that's what he had to do. Anakin clearly attached himself to Qui-Gon, but he was kind of like, "I guess this guy is okay," when he met Obi-Wan. He's another Jedi. Cool.

Except Qui-Gon dies, and Anakin definitely just slots Obi-Wan into his place. Obi-Wan doesn't. We hear multiple times during the prequels how Anakin views Obi-Wan as his father, but Obi-Wan sees him as a brother. Based on their age difference, which is about 15 years, that makes sense. That sort of disconnect sets up part of their huge fallout in RotS. The love was there---they definitely loved each other as family would, and you can hear it in Obi's voice during his final scene with Ani. They just expected different things from each other.

But, they loved and respected each other so much. That's what makes Ani's fate so tragic (and why I hate Palpatine so much). They spent years training with each other, getting to know one another so thoroughly that they might as well have been brothers. They were essentially inseparable. You see this really play out in Clone Wars, honestly, and I love all of the back and forth banter we get with them. It is so clear that while they will sass each other to the end of time, they will also do literally anything for the other. Their trust kills me.

What I noticed during my watch of RotS was that Obi seemed pretty skeptical of the Jedi Council when it came to Ani. He's always been pretty against politics, but, when he saw what they were doing to his Padawan, someone clearly incredibly capable of becoming a Jedi Master even at his age, it didn't sit right with him. The movie obviously didn't come out with Clone Wars in mind, but I like to think what happened with Ahsoka also played a part. Anakin and Plo Koon were the only Jedi who really took Ahsoka's side during that whole debacle, and I think Obi really meditated on that after Ahsoka left.

The Jedi are all like, "Yeah don't form attachments. Attachment bad." Obi sucks at not forming attachments, and Ani is the biggest proof. Satine, Ahsoka, the Clones, and just about everyone else he meets are also proof, but it's especially clear with Ani. I mean, look at what he says to Yoda in RotS when there's undeniable proof that he killed younglings: he didn't want to kill him. He loved Ani with his whole heart. Of course he felt betrayed and hurt and in a great deal of grief, but he also couldn't kill someone he loved. And even after the duel finished, he couldn't land a finishing blow to Ani. Every other Jedi in his position would have. Not him.

I think Obi blames himself for Ani's fate too. Like, he logically knows Palpatine was a manipulative asshole, but he wasn't the one who trained Ani in the ways of the Force. That was all him. He even says to Ani that he failed him, so yeah. I think when he hears about Darth Vader and sees Ani alive again, that guilt just comes back. It probably never left, and it probably never will.

And god, he just keeps an eye on Luke in hopes he doesn't turn out the same way. Probably over-analyzing every interaction with him. He definitely did with Leia, who I know he was hoping would turn out like her mother. But, even when Luke's old enough, he lies about Ani's fate. He doesn't say Ani's still alive because the truth still hurts. The man he considered his friend, his brother, his fellow Jedi, is out there killing people across the galaxy. He's trying to let go of Ani and say he's dead, but I don't know if he was successful with that.

This was definitely a ramble, and I have no idea if I was coherent. I have a lot of feelings. Just. Obi-Wan loved Anakin so much, and Palpatine ruined it. First with ordering Darth Maul to kill Qui-Gon, and then with everything else. Like. Come on. I would've loved to see dad Qui-Gon with his two boys, Obi-Wan and Anakin. That would've been fabulous.

[stonedeafdogarch]

           he definitely did not fall on his face while he was getting used to walking around the office again , and he definitely was going to wear it as if it didn’t happen at all. He’s lucky he didn’t do anymore damage. The wait for automail always grew larger and larger of a gap every time he sported a new injury. But he was back at work , not at the hospital and for that he needed to be grateful for , even as he grit his teeth trying not to throw his braces across the room. The temporarys always hurt , they never fit right and it took everything in his power not to give up. He’s wheezing by the time he gets to the end of the hallway , raising his head to make sure there was no one watching him , but it seemed like fate was not on his side again. 

All he could do was hastily raise his hand , all while balancing himself not to fall again , in a very unconvincing thumbs up. 

@galeleads​  ( starter call -- accepting )  

[flameleads]

@galeleads asked: 9, 10, 18, 26 :^) romance & relationship headcanons | Currently accepting.

9. is your muse monogamous or polyamorous? would they be interested in a polyamorous relationship?

Roy has only ever been in monogamous relationships, leading him to believe he's monogamous. However, that is not to say he's never seen a polyamorous relationship, nor would he necessarily decline one for himself. He simply did not factor it into his life plans. Plans can change, though. With the right people, and with proper communication and trust, Roy would absolutely be part of a polyamorous relationship. He might be a bit nervous about it since it's new territory for him, but he would be willing to give it a shot.

10. has your muse ever been cheated on? would they ever cheat on their partner(s)?

The answer to both question is no. Roy has not been cheated on, and he will never cheat on a partner. He will not give his partner anything less than his full commitment to them, and that means his full loyalty. He might be a womanizer in name and in practice, but that never means cheating. His current partner will always have his full attention.

18. how does your muse feel about marriage? would they ever want to get married?

For other people? Marriage is a great thing. For himself? He often forgets to factor marriage or relationships into his life plan. Roy planned out his life step-by-step in regards to obtaining the Presidency, giving Ishval back to her people, and the eventual trials for his war crimes. Personal relationships were never part of that because he didn't think of them. Until they are. Then he has to think about them and reevaluate his life. If and/or when he enters a serious romantic relationship, it takes him a while to think about marriage. He does have a serious conversation with his partner about his future goals and the Presidency, but he doesn't bring up marriage because, again, it doesn't cross his mind. A sad fact of Roy's mind is that he actually does not think he will be a long-term President for Amestris. He believes that, once the war trials start, he will not be exonerated, and he will face execution. He does not think he will live long, and it is a problem. His progression through to the Promised Day teach him that he needs to fight for himself, but this is likely a problem he and his partner will have to face to make the relationship last. Back to marriage itself: Roy just never actually pictured it. Perhaps because, until Hughes got married, he never saw people around him actually live married lives. He doesn't know if he could do the stereotypical married life (talking stereotypical of the 1910s). Not only that, but who would want to marry him? If he thought about it more, he would be accepting of a non-stereotypical marriage with a partner who understood him and was willing to work with him.

26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time?

Answered here!

[alchemic-elric]

Broooooo I ain't doing that anon stuff you KNOW I adore you and all of your boys. I'm literally screaming @ you on discord about your cosplay rn, but you go into insane detail about your muses. Like,,,, I'm pretty sure most of your Kumo lore is stuff you had to figure out which is super cool???? Anywho I'm gonna go back to bugging you in the DM's love you <3

ANONYMOUSLY TELL ME YOUR HONEST OPINION ABOUT ME. I CAN’T REPLY, JUST PUBLISH.

[reigningsniper]

@galeleads​ | starter

      “Good afternoon, Major.”

      What is perhaps the first time since the hectic and sudden move to Central, the office is cleared of people. Riza has taken the time to straighten a few things up before moving onto finally getting to the non-essential boxes that hadn’t been unpacked in the last few weeks. Finding a place for them wasn’t hard, given how limited they’d been in taking equipment and supplies. Plenty was provided by Command - it was just the little things that they had accumulated that were specific to them.

      With that mostly done, however, the Lieutenant looks over to Aurora. It’s then that it dawns upon her - it’s their first time alone together. Any caution they exhibited in the beginning when she’d been transferred under Mustang’s command was now gone. She wasn’t connected to the conspiracy that was coming to light. The waters were muddier, now, but her hands weren’t soaked in it.

       There’s an expression on the younger woman’s face that belies her hesitation to settle in. She pauses as she considers assigning her something. There’s a stack of papers waiting to be reviewed. No.

      She leans back against her desk, arms crossing over her chest. “How are you adjusting to life up here in Central, Major?”

[sapientiiae-a]

@galeleads asked: “was…was that…? the power…?”an older prompt i didn't track down

The brunette was seemingly struck speechless — though she was not alone. Even Zelda herself, Princess of Hyrule and Leader of the Sages, could not help but to be left stunned and silent for a moment as she stared ahead. She needed a moment to process exactly what she’d seen before finally giving a nod of her head, turning to look at the brunette maiden after another moment had passed.

“Yes,” came the simple and immediate answer, though she knew that would not suffice — it wasn’t going to cut half of the explanation that Aurora likely deserved.

“Or a portion of it, most likely, given Mari’s age. I can only assume that her power will continue to grow with her,” she sighed, giving a shake of her head. Based off the whispers she’d heard across Hyrule, she’d presumed that Mari was powerful, but her abilities had surpassed even Zelda’s imagination. To see such raw strength from such a young girl, especially one without proper training, was nearly UNHEARD of.

“Do you now understand why I urged you to bring her here for her training?”

[hmrtia]

sc (open!) / @galeleads​ 

“ the windborne alchemist-? ” atlas had heard the title in passing- a talented alchemist, but not one who had been seen on the front lines to face the hero of creta- and maybe that was for the best. she was younger than he’d assumed, with gentle features- save her eyes; focused, intelligent, the eyes of a soldier who still held tight to their dreams and their honor. 

a part of him was rather jealous. the more logical part, the kind part, hoped she would keep that honor and that dream, whatever it happened to be-  better ambition than the sorrow of pale eyes and the ghosts on one’s back.

“ in creta, i heard of your talents- but, i think i much prefer crossing paths here than meeting on the battlefield. ” 

[hawksights]

@galeleads is a wonderful soul: is aurora making hot cocoa to warm the bones? yes she is!

"You're too kind, Major. You don't have to go out of your way for me."

[wyrdify]

@galeleads asked: 2. What's your favorite piece of poetry right now? 10 Munday asks | Currently accepting.

So, I follow Button Poetry on Facebook since I like to read newer poetry, and they inspire me to write my own sometimes. They shared one of Blythe Baird's poems back in January, and it really hit for me. As a warning, it mentions suicide, so you can skip that if you want, but the link is here. It's a short poem, but damn is it powerful.

I started writing a lot of poetry when I was a teen, and it became an outlet for the shit I was dealing with: grief, abuse, teenage angst, et cetera. When I was in college, though, I took a poetry class for my major, and my professor basically told me that I couldn't write poetry because I took a lot of her writing prompts too literally (hi, autistic brain here). That kind of killed my desire to write poetry for a long while. Years, actually.

Last year, I started writing a little bit of poetry again. I used to get ideas in my head, but I'd never write them down because I didn't want to ruin my journals. Laziness, forgetfulness, and not thinking my writing was good enough, were also factors. I have a journal where all of my poetry goes. I haven't written a lot, but it's there.

[wolfvirago]

Game Grumps — Pokemon: FireRed  {Sentence Starters} [accepting] [x]

@galeleads said: “In reality, I’m quite weak.”

"That can't be true." When could you use such a negative word against yourself? Honestly, Robin didn't even know if she could pretend she hadn't called herself "weak" on numerous occasions. Anxiety and self hatred led to these dark thoughts.

Despite it all, the shifter was always trying to lift others onto her shoulders. Even if nobody could do the same for her, when she needed it most.

"I know you're probably scared, but so am I. I'm always scared." Such honest vulnerability, out of nowhere... "I'm scared anytime I have to face those monsters. But I have to keep fighting, because that's what the gods expect of me."

Always fighting. Always protecting the spirits of her forest, despite their gratitude never, ever being given.

"It'll be okay. You can stay close, I'll make sure we get out of this. I promise."

[deathleadsarc]

@galeleads​     sent a letter:     Eat a worm qissy, you know you want to

―  🜛  ―  a  blooming  mess  of  bewilderment  befalls  the  usual  regality.  Sharp brow knitted and lips pouted, attempting to make  proper sense  of such a suggestion. A wave of her hand dismisses such a notion, while that  harsh voice  springs forth in disbelief.    " Why the hell would I  do  such a thing! Is my appearance that of a chick? What brought this on, hm? This interest in  worms?  Tell me you have not eaten a  worm,  Aurora. "