SCOM Micro Writing Notes: Guilt.
There's a lot of guilt explored in SCOM. Obviously, Hunter has his own guilt of his past under Belos -- but he also experiences the guilt of those around him.
With the Sigil Sickness becoming more of a concern, Hunter has to accept the fact that he branded witches under Belos -- and this led to families losing their loved ones.
Hettie is problematic in so many ways -- and even though she has a loving family, including a nephew who adores her -- Bettie implies that sometimes even those you love choose paths that make it VERY difficult for you to love them.
It's fair to assume that while Bettie (and likely her siblings) LOVE Hettie, they struggle with liking her.
In general, she has been one of the most fun background characters to write and I kind of love her family. That's about as close to OC's as I am going to get attached to.
In an earlier chapter, Hettie mentioned that not only did she have a hand in the beginnings of the Basilisk Experiments, but the "perfection" of the Sigil. She admits that there shouldn't BE a Sigil Sickness -- but her research is the reason that Bettie lost her husband (Bennie's Dad), and why the Cutburn Matriarch (The siblings mother) passed.
She may lack tact and a TON of self awareness, but it's safe to say that Hettie -- who in spite of turning her back on Hunter as an abused child soldier -- LOVES her nephew. It's safe to say she holds guilt to what she's done if even only as to how it directly affected her own kin.
And then there's Darius.
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CEOs of marine cargo handling named this ship #hettimir
Yes, Pumpkin, fanfics ABOUT YOU! I was awaiting the day when PCH would get some sweet attention. Finally, justice:
link_1 || link_2 — — — —> by @/itsmemariak
note for note. Vit is testing waters with this little gift~ wish them luck
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…..SO THERES A LOT TO UNPACK HERE
They were gonna give her an UWU VOICE?? 😭😭
SHES APPARENTLY SO FUCKED UP THAT WRITING ANYTHING WOULD HAVE DETRACTED HER INSANENESS????
SHES AN E-GIRL??????????????????
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Darius: WHY. Why did you give Vitimir a KNIFE?!
Cutburn: I’m sorry. He said he felt unsafe.
Darius: Now I feel unsafe!
Cutburn: I’m sorry.
Cutburn: ... would you like a knife?
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I really think Hunter didn’t know about the basilisk experiments because why would he? It’s never brought up and what use would he be to the project? The coven heads don’t/didn’t respect him which indicates that he wouldn’t be allowed to run such a project. He was considered Belos’s golden child, "given everything" (which we know is not true), and was mainly used for errands such as when we first see him interact with Luz, Eda, and King. I think the actual one who was behind the experiments had been Hettie Cutburn (healing covenhead) as they would be the main person able to use magic that would restore life/heal. It’s possible that Vitimir (potions covenhead) worked with her since potions can be used in various ways.
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I like having a chill/shenanigans au because it’s where the fun vibes go.
There are chatrooms for the various Covens and Coven Heads while those in the same age group/year have their own chatroom.
Then you have instances where Steve once started a snowball fight on the Knee to boast morale.
The Coven Heads talk about random bs and get nothing done while the sane ones just rolls their eyes in “why are we here?” kind of way.
Two people closest with Lilith tried to get her palisman to swear, but the jokes on them they can already swear because Lilith keeps swearing in her head. Unknowingly saying “fuck” every time.
Steve writes his reports in a glitter pen because he wants to have fun. Much to Lilith’s annoyance. He dots his eyes with hearts and leaves emoticons at the end. :)
Darius comes in complaining about what either Snapdragon did or what stupid design Alador made. Other times it the latest news/gossip.
Lilith’s office door has seen better days. It’s either Darius and Eber strutting in to talk; Steve casual walking in to show a meme that she doesn’t get; or it’s Kikimora to bother her. Lilith just wants to work in peace.
The Elder Coven Heads have conversations on what to get on the pizza and Osran wants anchovies like the boss he is. Everyone else calls him a monster for such a suggestion.
Osran writes in cryptic text that no one asides from Terra, Hettie, Vitimir and a few of his older students.
Hooty attempts to write to Lilith every week because he wants to make sure she’s ok.
Steve accidentally meeting Lilith’s Palisman as they fly through the air. He thought they were the most adorable thing.
Then offset it with angst/realistic au.
Like Lilith being hesitant to consider Steve or Darius a friend after she ruined the last close bond in her life.
Steve having moments of guilt where he thinks he failed his fellow Coven Scouts and wonders if he’s on the wrong team.
Darius thinking he’s fine and happy as he finally prove the bitch Odalia wrong, but he doesn’t. Like his mother always said, “Do it for yourself, not for others. If you do it for others, then you will always feel empty.”
Just thinking about how all the adults try to feel the need to prove themselves or justify themselves because that’s what society’s taught them ever since Belos came to power.
The sad thought of in between the Previous Golden Guard and Hunter, Belos would have moment where he’d take his anger out on Lilith because he equally enrages him.
The small worry of the Clawthorne Palismans during Agony of a Witch as Lilith’s Palisman wonder if they’re going to far.
Just the way my brain seesaws.
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