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Carrd Update - Remodel

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The New Assignment

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System Control ===================== User Log: >> Seven [ID 2398-7] >> Retinal Scan Confirmed ===================== Welcome Back 7 . Updating Data Files… Complete . ===================== [ - Personal Log - ] [ - New Assignments - ] >> >> Assassination >> Target - Greyson Evandrus [ Attachment Info] >> >> 5 m gil - Kill Verification Required Traitor . Crimes against Garlemald . [ - Past Reports - ] [ - System Stats - ] =====================

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I did it in cm but essentially: 7'5", 7'3", 7'2", 6'8", 6'5" ish, 6'5".

Feel free to @ me in a height comparison with any. I always find myself surprised at how tall or short other ocs are cause I think our brains automatically assume reasonable heights during writing.

thank you @vasheden!

Chart is here. Don't be a dope like me, change it to feet. lol

Also from now on all of my oc ducking as they enter through doors is a thing. Oops?

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Picrew here.

Tagged by @nollette. Tagging: @briar-ffxiv, @thedarknesssings, @thefreelanceangel, @starsworn, @midnightmagicks, @shadesofblades, @airis-ray, @cadrenebula, @reverieinsimlish and anyone else who'd like to get creative.

Dessert Inspiration: Greyson Evandrus.

Thanks for tagging me in this Nollette. The one you did for your oc was fantastic.

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Barbie Day 07/21/23 - All my Ken dolls

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The Aces-and-Kings Carrd (2023)

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💥 COLLISON - what emotions do they have trouble dealing with? Your choice on who (and how many?) to answer for!

[This method of answering is working for me since there's six and it feels like a lot of dividers to keep posting.]

. For Thor, intimacy. He's fine with the physical realm of things, but being vulnerable is his kryptonite. There is a part of him that deeply longs to connect, but he feels he's just failed every time he's tried and tragically believes some people just aren't meant for more in this life than what they can offer functionally. Connecting intimately has become a foreign concept to him.

. For Ravka, anger. It isn't often that he can be moved to anger, but when he is, it can be extremely difficult for him to control a primal urge to seek and destroy. For a man who often seems friendly and serene it can be quite jarring to witness him lose control and embrace his more savage side.

. For Nikolai, fear. He masks it well but that's certainly not 'dealing' with it. He lost Sindri once, by what he deems was his failure, and though he's only been back a brief moment, Nikolai is now riddled with fear he can't stop from seeping in at every turn. What if he loses him again?

. For Grey, boredom. He can't stand feeling useless, though he often does because in his attempts at keeping his origins hidden he is putting himself at a great disadvantage. The violin isn't played anymore. Investments are kept to a hush, with his participation being minimal. To put it simply, he's bored lately and outside of his encounter with Seven, the mundane of his life has become dragging Thor's pathetic drunken carcass back to the inn room now and then.

. For Seven, shame. He is so ashamed of what he's done that he cannot stand the idea of facing it. Of owning up to it. He's tried but it only resulted in the shouts of what a monster he was and the shame was too much to bear. He avoids the emotion entirely by doing what he does best, and never looking back.

. Lastly, for Alex, loneliness. He loves his bookshop. He loves his books. His apartment in the back, the people who come and go each day, and the smile on their faces. He is thankful for his ordinary life. But there's an emptiness inside him that he struggles to deal with. It isn't just the unfulfilled desire to be in the adventures he reads and writes, but to have a constant companion with whom to engage in the world with. For all those Alex might count as friend, for all those who adore him and his little shop, at the end of the night when he's tucked in bed and blowing out the candle... Alex battles a crippling loneliness.

Thank you for asking @dumb-hat!

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🖍️ CRAYON - what advice would you give to them? (All, because this seems like a fun thought exercise. :P)

[Brutal. Bru. tal. But indeed, fun. Let's do it! Under the cut due to length.]

. Thor: He is not the only man you're ever going to love. I know it hurts. I know you feel like you're not worth loving, that every time you try and do the right thing, that things start looking up for you, something goes wrong. You've taken more than any of my other oc and you're tired. Believe me, I get it, but it will get better. You will meet someone again someday and things will work out like they're supposed to. Hang in there buddy. And maaaybe if you want or something idk, cut back on the smoking. Just a suggestion.

. Seven: You can keep running. You can keep fucking up knowing that you're destroying everything good in your life every time it appears. You can keep feeling like a monster if that's what you like. Who am I to stop you, right? But, here's something to consider. You could... do some good with your abilities? Atone for the wrong you've done. I get that you feel beyond saving but you're not. Telling you to just stop doing bad won't help though, so just food for thought. One day someone is going to wake you up and I'd hate to be the skeletons in your closet the day you open that door, but you'll be alright.

. Alex: Welcome to the life of 90% of role-players cupcake. We read the grand adventures, we don't often go on them. Certainly not like in your world. Listen though, your bookshop is really important. You give people a place to rest, a place free of the outside world's chaos and for those, like you, like me, who can't go on some dragon slaying, saving, what have you grand journey, you provide the doorway to such experiences through books. So keep smiling, ay? You never know who's looking and just might find it captivating.

. Nikolai: I don't even know where to start with you buttercup. That's a dangerous game you're playing, putting all your eggs into someone else's basket. I mean I won't judge, because I get it. People can grow attached to pets, friends, partners etc. but if you don't find something of yourself to love and enjoy apart from your obsession with Sindri, a lot of shit out of your control is going to affect you negatively. Also you need to let that guy you're not into go. It's not right to string someone along just cause you'd rather avoid hurting their feelings. In doing that you're still hurting someone, it'll just be Sindri instead.

. Ravka: It's okay to just be yourself. For all the tranquility and self-discipline, for all the kindness and courageousness that makes up who you are, you are awfully ashamed of being Hrothgar. Yes, it does make you vastly different, and you probably feel caught between the world of beast and man. I can imagine how that leaves you feeling alone, and I'm sorry for that. At the end of the day though, you are who you are buddy. And that's going to be enough for the right people, or it isn't and they aren't.

. Grey: Hi, big fan. You amuse me a lot more than I let on to people. Unsolicited advice though? Stop hiding. You're Garlean, so what? A lot of people are. Your family had a history of raining horror down upon other nations, but you never willingly walked that path. You did what you felt you had to. That's called surviving my dude and you're forgiven for it. Perhaps not by all, but by me if no one else. You do not have to flash gil and lavish luxuries on people to be appreciated. And Seven is a horrible option for additional help but good job asking for some! I apologize Thor is being such a... Thor right now. Good luck and p.s. maybe grow the hair back out. I know you're digging this whole Red vibe atm, you want to honor him, I get it. Do you. Just a suggestion.

Thanks @hydaelyns-bitch, this was... cathartic and odd but indeed fun. lol

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🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people?

. Thor: He's a hopeless romantic. Growing up he was very much brainwashed into stereotypical toxic masculinity views and as such Thor is prone to rough, tough, brooding brute things. The side he hides? He loves things like dancing, cuddling, star-gazing etc. He just doesn't share that with anyone.

. Ravka: His anger. It is not the way of a samurai, and while he may be ronin now, Ravka still carries himself to a code of honor. So when he loses that composure, that tranquility and goes savage, it can be detrimental to his self-worth. He does his best to hide it from everyone.

. Alex: He feels inadequate. At best he might be able to boast about his deductive reasoning, but he isn't the bragging type. A lot of people praise him for things. His shop, his knowledge on literature, even his baked goods. To Alex though? It means very little. He appreciates bringing happiness to his customers, but a part of him wishes he was someone more noteworthy. A warrior. An adventurer. A hero.

. Nikolai: He's utterly co-dependent. On drugs. On his 'bed mate'. On Sindri, now that he's back. Nikolai is hands down my most unhealthy character, which is saying a lot considering Seven just out right murders people. So a lot of effort goes into making it seem like he's indifferent to hide it, but the reality is, Nikolai needs to feel needed or needs to need something to extreme levels.

. Seven: His guilt for sure. Seven acts like he doesn't care. People die. He kills them. Whatever. It's the way of the world. But beneath all the steel and technology lies the truth. He's drowning beneath the weight of his sins and the only way he can tolerate it is to keep sinning. If he doesn't look back, if he doesn't care, no one see's who he really is and he doesn't have to face it.

. Grey: is a lavished lush. He grew up with all the finer things, saturated in wealth. He's a fan of fancy food, fine music, and dear god a well tailored suit. What is life for if not to bask in it all? All the things he's given up in an attempt at hiding who he really is, where he's really from. He'd intended to end up taking after the late, Red Cobra, and style wise it was a success. In all other ways however, he just comes off as a bit of a 'starlord'.

Thanks for asking @lookbluesoup!

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Shadows of Venom

In the darkest corners of the night, Seven stalked his target. The cool breeze went unfelt against his metal armor, and the soft rustling of leaves masked his presence as he moved through the shadows. His glowing crimson visor scanned the surroundings, always one step ahead of his prey.

Grey was wanted for treason against Garlemald, but he wasn't a pushover either. He had managed to elude capture for a long time, and tonight was no different. As the two adversaries crossed paths, the tension in the air was palpable.

Steady hands reached for holstered pistols, and before Seven could react, the night erupted with gunfire. Bullets zipped through the air, but cybernetic reflexes kicked in, and the Xaela unsheathed his katana in a swift motion. With each swing, he sliced the bullets in half, rendering them harmless.

The exchange continued, a dance of danger and skill between two formidable opponents. Seven's razor-sharp blade clashed against Grey's expert marksmanship. Sparks flew as the weapons met, and the night was illuminated with the intensity of their duel.

Despite Grey's considerable skill, his would be assassin's enhancements, and decades of samurai training, granted him an edge. However, resourcefulness was not to be discredited. Grey expertly utilized the environment, using objects for cover, and launched surprise attacks with smoke bombs. He was still struggling to adapt to his new way of life, but a sense of pride wormed its way in at how well he was doing.

After what seemed like an eternity, the two fighters reached a stalemate. Breathing heavily, they stood apart, each sizing up the other, respect shining back in not but body language. It was then that Grey surprised Seven with an unexpected proposal.

"You're good. I've been looking for someone with your talents," he said, voice calm and composed, despite the adrenaline coursing through his veins. "I'm trying to salvage a company known as Venom Brand. The owner... is a drunken mess. I could use someone like you in the crew."

Seven's visor glowed brighter as he considered the offer. He had never thought about joining anyone after leaving Sui-no-Sato. However, a part of him was intrigued by the idea of a new purpose, especially one that involved such a skillful opponent.

"A curious offer from a target. Why me?" Seven inquired, his deep stoic voice tinged with curiosity.

"Because you're different, and frankly I've not seen that much garlean tech in a very long time. With your skills, you'd be an invaluable asset. Besides, I need people who can see beyond the surface," Grey explained, adjusting his cap slightly to cover his third-eye.

Horns glinted in the moonlight as the cyborg considered Grey's words. His instincts told him that Grey was not the typical Garlean he was used to dealing with. There was more to this man than met the eye. He'd taken the life of one, perhaps he owed another.

"I will consider it," Seven finally replied, his tone giving nothing away.

Grey left the 'man' a linkpearl with which to contact him when he'd made his decision and paid his bounty in full. "I'd be awfully grateful if you found your target had already been killed by another. Things happened. Can't always get proof."

And with that Grey quickly seized the moment of reprieve to slip off into the bustling night market of Lominsa, just another man out and about for a stroll.

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LOOKING FOR RP

. Genre: Piracy, cyborg, samuronin, adventure, slice, combat, fluff, angst and more.

. Writing: I like mild plotting with a lot of "go with the flow". I write semi para to multi. In-game or discord are fine.

. Open to: friendships, employment, enemies, competitors, social connections and more.

. I'd prefer to write Thor with other mains, as he is mine, reoccurring or long term connections but will consider short arcs or one offs. I lean towards writing with late 20s+ crowds but it's not a must. 21+ is. Still working on a house for Venom Brand things.

You can read about my oc here or DM me with any questions.

Also looking for rp for Seven, Grey and Alex as well.

Currently in rp: Nik, Thor and Ravka.

If you're interested in an alt alreadyin rp, let me know. I might can still rp if you're cool being patient for a reply.

Thanks.

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Journal Entry ###

The biting wind of Coerthas cut through my cloak as I made my way through the snow-covered landscape. My journey through this inhospitable land was meant to be uneventful, a mere stepping stone to my next destination. A quick escape I ought not have had to make. Little did I know that fate had something else in store for me.

As I tried to avoid any unnecessary attention, I couldn't escape the gazes of the Ishgardians, their eyes filled with suspicion and disdain. Their prejudice against most was no secret, but I was hoping to slip by unnoticed. Alas, that was not to be. A group of hostile locals, fueled by their bigotry, confronted me.

I attempted to defuse the situation with quick wit and silver tongue, but their anger was unyielding. A... scuffle... broke out, and I found myself on the receiving end of their rage. How frequently I appear to find want and wound since departing Ilsabard. Injured and bloodied, I knew I had to find shelter quickly. The dilapidated farmhouse in Mor Dhona was a welcome sight, offering me a much needed respite.

Inside, I took stock of my injuries and tended to them as best as I could. My long black hair, once a symbol of my defiance, now became a liability. It had to go. I discarded my attire, adopting a more unremarkable appearance with a cap and sunglasses to hide my distinctive third eye.

As I nursed my wounds, I couldn't help but contemplate my new place in this world. The pursuit of chaos had always been my way, but now, I felt a yearning for something more. Was there a greater purpose to my survival? I felt somewhat invincible, despite what I'd endured.

Days turned into weeks as I recovered in solitude. The isolation allowed me to reflect on my past, my choices, and the consequences of my actions. Beneath my facade of detachment, a flicker of empathy burned within my heart, and I began to question everything.

With each passing day, my injuries healed, and I became more and more adept at concealing my identity. The farmhouse became my sanctuary, and I took it upon myself to maintain it, a determination to survive and adapt.

However, my isolation was interrupted when a patrol of suspicious characters stumbled upon the farmhouse. I knew I couldn't risk revealing myself, so I hid in the shadows, skillfully concealing my presence. The allure of my heritage in the wake of all that had transpired with Garlemald could still bring trouble, even among my own people.

When I felt it was safe to venture forth, I decided it was time to make my way to Limsa Lominsa. The city on the water, known for its diverse and vibrant population, offering the anonymity I needed. I embarked on a boat, paying extra that the captain might navigate the waters with caution, knowing that danger could still lurk around every corner.

Once in the city proper, I set about searching for Thorstyr. The labyrinthine streets of the city were a challenge, but I used my skills as an information broker to gather leads. Delving into the underbelly of the city, I found myself enmeshed in intrigues and clandestine affairs, relishing in the delicate dance of temporary alliances.

Finally, through a web of connections, I was directed to a room at The Mizzenmast Inn, to Thorstyr himself. The words to describe the state I found him in, escape me. It was three days before the brute had sobered up well enough to warrant properly greeting. Still, he knew me too well, aware of the trouble that followed in my wake. All the same he welcomed me, and shared with me all that had transpired in the time since passed. To hear of Red's passing was more shocking than I had anticipated. Perhaps because it was his style I had tried to incorporate as my own during my time at the farmland. When Thor departed to escort a shipment east I stayed behind, fulfilling his debt to the Inn for the damages to his room as well as investing in it with the anticipation of further temper tantrums.

Now, in this floating city of Limsa Lominsa, I find myself amidst new opportunities. The shadows and lights of the city have captivated me, and I can't help but wonder if, in this bustling and diverse world, I might find the purpose I have been seeking all along.

Perhaps there is more to life than being the cunning wolf in a world of sheep. Maybe, just maybe, I can find a place where I can leave a different kind of mark, a mark that transcends chaos and embraces something more profound and meaningful. I embrace the uncertainty of this new journey, forever entwining myself in the cosmic dance that is my life. Behold, I am transformed.

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🤷 - did they ever ruin something they couldn’t have out of spite?

💪 - what’s their ability they brag about the most?

. Thor: No. He's the type who if he can't have it he's too busy beating himself up for not being good enough to have it to be spiteful.

. Grey: He hasn't but boy would he. If I can't have it, no one can vibes.

. Ravka: Also no, but for some far wiser reason that sounds a bit like a fortune cooking that isn't really a fortune. Destruction doesn't grant you what you desire it only ruins it for someone else.

. Nikolai: It depends on what it is? In a moment of "oh yeah?" he might be prone to a destructive behavior or two, but typically, no. If he can't have something, oh well.

. Alex: No. That'd be like shredding a book because the merchant wouldn't sell it to him and the concept of behaving so childishly is beyond his understanding.

. Seven: Yes. He's the sort to have something kept from him and take it as a personal slight. So he's going to prove a point by ensuring no one else can have it either.

As for the second question it was answered already but I'll put the answer again beneath the cut:

. Thor: Either his ability to hold his liquor or brute strength when taunting for a fight. He's not a big bragger in general, but he'll throw out some boasts to stir someone up.

. Ravka: Knowledge of using tea medicinally most likely. Ravka doesn't mean to brag, it just often comes off that way when he delves into his ability to navigate 'the tao of tea'.

. Alex: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Alex is the most humble (and closet insecure) man you've ever met. People can't stop telling him how delicious his food is, or wonderful his shop. He is never the one to brag.

. Nikolai: Having a high tolerance for copious amounts of drugs. Whatever it is, he's matching your oc dose for dose and then some. I'm not sure how he's still alive to be honest?

. Grey: It used to be his wealth. These days, probably his shooting. He's a solid 38/40 most days and while it's not flawless, he preens about it a bit.

. Seven: His ability to target and neutralize with precision. This sort of brag is kept to his enemies as a means of taunt though really.

Thanks for asking @vasheden!

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What did I do all day? Made a background for Thor's carrd.

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😳 What was my muse’s worst romantic/sexual relationship?

Thor: Most would assume it'd been Viper, but in actuality Thor's worst romantic relationship was his very first, with a woman who'd been his partner in crime until she double crossed him and it led to him being bound to a post and lashed until his back was forever scarred like pre-cooked ground beef. Never again.

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Grey: A conscript that his father had taken on as an apprentice some many, many years ago. Grey had been exploring the reality of his dreams only to discover being homosexual did not make you attracted to /every/ male ever and well, their sexual encounter had been less than satisfying.

Ravka: Paying for the company of a doman woman as an attempt to prove he wasn't some sort of 'freak' to a former band of brothers he'd had. It was awkward for everyone involved.

Alex: He... no, no, I can't tell you. He'd throw books at me if I spilled that secret. Absolute fourth wall breaking book hurled at my head as he turned beet red and hid his face in his palms in shame. AND Nikolai: The one he's currently in. Sindri has been missing for five years and he's been shacking up for the last two with a guy to stave off the lonely but he's got zero feelings for him. Why is it the worst? Well, it's also the only. He's never even been with Sindri.

Thank you for the ask @mrlarkstin appreciate it!