#it's not just that I appreciate them not dwelling on a teen losing their virginity as world altering as a modern fantasy might

[grandwretch]

man I love 90s fantasy so much they did not give a shit about sex in the only way i can get behind. the protagonist will drop two whole lines like "yeah I fucked during the time skip. it was a phase. I have more important things to catch you up on " can we bring this energy back

[stusbunker]

Dr. Emery Simmons-Winchester

Hey guys! An ask post got me thinking about my girl Emery from my Sam series For Better or Worst.

So I decided to fill out the questions about her, in case you’re interested since a lot of her background has been kept as only small glimpses due to the plot so far. Here are those questions from the ASK POST. (Since I know no one would actually send me asks, especially about OCs.)

Basics:

1. What is their gender?

Female

2. What is their sexuality?

Heterosexual

3. What is the meaning behind their name? Do they have any nicknames?

Meaning: Derived from Emmerich, which can mean brave and powerful. Also a hard, dark substance (i.e. emery boards)

Sam calls her ‘Em’ and ‘Baby’

Georgie used to call her Mama E

4. Do they have any siblings? How many? Are they older or younger?  Which sibling are they the closest with?

She has an older half brother that she isn’t close with, but that’s just because he lived across the country from her and her son.

5. What’s their relationship with their parents like? What about other relatives?

Emery loved her parents to the ends of the earth. Though her dad wasn’t always around, his parents helped raise her. She was by her mother’s side when she died from cancer.

6. What would they give their life for?

Georgie. And redemption. Though there are others that she cares for and her dedication to them will be tested deeply soon.

7. Are they in a romantic relationship? With who? How did they meet?

Is an arranged marriage romantic? I guess it depends on who you ask. She is currently married to Sam Winchester. They met via some shady dealings from one Naomi, Angel of the Lord.

8. What do they believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

Can I laugh at how deep we are getting in the “Basics” section of this?! Like, damn and then the next question is like a Teen Bop quiz.

Emery believes in Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. She grew as a psychic, knowing the world as it exists on the show. She still believes the angels are on humanity’s side and are her path to forgiveness, if not salvation.

9. What is their favorite color? Favorite animal?

Emery likes rich earth tones with some gold in for accents. She looks good in just about anything though.

10. What are some of their talents/skills?

She is a medieval history professor, and an outstanding lecturer. She reads people really well, even after losing her psychic powers. She has a decent singing voice. Is an amazing mom. And when she makes up her mind to do something, she follows through. Very hard to change her mind or challenge her moral compass.

11. If they could make a mark on history, what would they like it to be?

Just that the world was better, in any small way, from her influence.

12. How old are they? When is their birthday?

She is 39, born January 16, 1981.

13. What do they do for fun?

Read. Play with her dog Bandit. Go for walks. Listen to music. She used to mess with people who didn’t know she was psychic, but nothing malicious just little things that would stump strangers. She also used to play video games with Georgie.

14. What is their favorite food? How often do they get to eat it?

Potatoes in all of their glorious forms. She also love Cajun cuisine. She isn’t much of a cook, because she never had time to go all out. But french fries are easy enough to come by!

15. What was something their parents taught them?

That no matter who you are, you have a place in this world and a job to do.

Family always comes first.

16. Are they religious?

Yes, but most of the strict devotion rose from the death of her son.

17. Where were they born?

Gary, Indiana

18. What languages can they speak? Where did they learn these languages?

Different dialects of American English. She can read Old English and Middle English from her years of study.

Latin, from high school and some college.

19. What is their occupation?

Currently a professor, formerly a part-time psychic.

20. Do they have any titles? How did they earn them?

She has a PHD in History and a Masters in Education. Dr. Simmons-Winchester if you’d like. ;)

Personality:

21. What is their favorite thing about their personality?

She appreciates her own snark, when it comes out.

22. What is their least favorite thing about their personality?

Her psychic upbringing game her a lot of empathy for others. She hates how weak that makes her seem.

23. Do they get lonely easily?

No, she keeps too busy to feel lonely. Her son was always enough for her... until she found Sam.

24. Do you know their MBTI type?

No because those tests are way too fucking long.

25. What is their biggest flaw?

Self-assigned guilt.

26. Are they aware of their flaws?

Not all of them, who is?

27. What is their biggest strength?

Her dedication.

28. Are they aware of their strengths?

Yes, she isn’t one to sell herself short.

29. How would they describe their own personality?

She would say she is smart, kind and generally tough.

30. When frightened, will they resort to “fight” or “flight”?

She isn’t one for physical violence, but she will stand up vocally. She has had to defend herself physically in the past and that cost her her son.

31. Does this character ever put somebody else’s needs before their own? Who do they do this for? How often do they do this?

Constantly, in the past it was mostly her son, but now also her husband.

32. What is their self esteem like?

Good. She owns her strengths and is aware of her shortcomings. Though she is slightly shaken from a recent rejection, but she knows better than to get too attached when there are other factors in play.

33. What is their biggest fear? How would they react to having to face it?

Failure to protect her son. She would go to the ends of possibility to save him.

34. How easily do they trust others with their secrets? With their lives?

It took almost five months of an arranged marriage for her to tell Sam about her son, his death and her side of their deal with Heaven. Though she trusts Sam, she didn’t reveal much about her past.

We’re going to have to wait and see if she can trust Sam or Cas with her life.

35. What is the easiest way to annoy them?

Talk cruelly about other people on end. Chew with your mouth open.

36. What is their sense of humor like? Give an example of a joke they would find humorous.

She has a pretty decent sense of humor. Not too dark, but definitely has a sarcastic streak. I think she would love memes, especially living with a preteen gamer, she would have seen her share. But she’s still a dorky mom, so she only shares the obvious ones with her TAs.

37. How easy is it for them to say “I love you”? Do they say it without meaning it?

Fairly easy, especially with family. Never.

38. What do others admire most about their personality?

Her strength of character and her determination to DO GOOD.

39. What does their happily ever after look like?

She hasn’t really thought about it beyond the task at hand. Keeping up her charade with Sam in order to save Georgie’s soul and Dean. They have quiet the dream life from the outside: great jobs, nice house in a good neighborhood. But none of that can last, not for them. Right?

40. Who do they trust most? Is that trust mutual?

Her mother, but she passed about two years ago. Yes.

Physical Profile:

41. What does their laugh sound like? Do they snort when they laugh? How often do they laugh?

Her voice is smoky, much like her faceclaim Rashida Jones. Her laugh can get breathy or silent if it is a really deep one. She laughs in little spells, but nothing like she used to.

42. What is their favorite thing about their physical appearance?

Her sparkling hazel eyes.

43. What is their least favorite thing about their physical appearance?

She thinks she has a big nose. But her complex is so good, she doesn’t dwell.

44. Do they have any scars? If so, what are the stories behind those scars?

Yes, she had a total hysterectomy after her mother died so she has laparoscopic scaring. She also has stretch marks from pregnancy. The biggest scars are on her left upper arm, where her son scratched her when he first shifted into a werewolf.

45. How would they describe their own appearance?

Just a 30-someting mixed girl rocking what she’s got.

46. How easily can they express emotions? How easily can they hide emotions?

She is tempered first and foremost. Being vulnerable is not something she does regularly, but she doesn’t hide the big things. They’re too much for a reason.

47.    What’s their pain tolerance like? 

She is a women of color and a single mother, her pain tolerance is insanely high because people don’t listen anyway. (yes, that’s shade)

48. Do they have any tattoos? What are the stories behind those tattoos?

She doesn’t. (Desperately trying to remember if she does now... oops?)

49. Do they have any piercings?

Just a single on both ears.

51. What is their height? Weight?

5′4″ 130lbs ish

52. What is their body type? Are they muscular, chubby, skinny, etc?

She thin, not overly fit.

53. What is their hair color? Eye color? Skin tone?

Dark brown/ Hazel/ Dark Beige

55. What is their alcohol tolerance like? What kind of drunk are they? How bad are their hangovers?

She has a fairly low tolerance for alcohol, but that’s generally because she doesn’t drink often. When she gets wine drunk she gets affectionate. The few times she has been hungover have been exhausting because she doesn’t give her self time to recover.

56. What do they smell like? Why do they smell like this? (Is it the things they’re around or a perfume they wear?)

Her natural scent is warm spices, with almost a vanilla finish. She has a jasmine perfume that makes her slightly more feminine and floral.

57. How do they feel about sex? Are they a virgin?

She hasn’t had an active sex life until she married Sam. Before that it had been a few years. No, she isn’t a virgin and this is a dumb question because it is an outdated misogynistic construct.

58. What is their most noticeable physical attribute?

Her big, bright, multicolored eyes. Then her smile.

59. What does their resting face look like? Do they have RBF?

Not exactly resting, but you get the point. Yes.

60. Describe the way they sleep.

She sleeps curled on her side, in the middle of the bed. If Sam’s already up, she is stealing his pillow to cuddle. If Sam is sleeping elsewhere, she stays to her side.

Environment:

61. Which season is their favorite season?

Summer, though she was born in the winter, she prefers it if she can function outside or at least read by the lake.

62. Have they ever been betrayed? How did it affect their ability to trust others?

Okay, yes, everyone has been betrayed. She is currently dealing with the ramifications of an unjust deal with Heaven. It’s not easy for her.

63. What is always guaranteed to make them smile?

Her dog Bandit.

64. Do they get cold easily? Do they get overheated easily?

Yes, she is a slight woman, she gets cold easily.

65. What’s their immune system like? Do they get sick often? How do they react to getting sick?

She has a solid immune system, even when she gets sick she powers through. Bad mental health days knock her down a few pegs though.

66. Where do they live? Do they like it there?

Currently living in Denver, CO with Sam and Bandit. She lived in Chicago with her son and dog previously.

67. Is their bedroom messy? What about their bathroom? Kitchen? Living room?

No, she keeps her bedroom clean because she shares it (for the most part) now. The bathroom and kitchen are always spotless. The living room is a little cluttered, but that’s generally Bandit’s toys and research she leaves out when she’s not grading in the dining room.

68. How did their environment growing up affect their personality?

She was surrounded by love. Her mom was a waitress at a diner and her paternal granddad and big mama helped raised her. She knew she had to work hard for anything to come to her and she also was psychic so she was able to sense how her family was “odd” or “wrong” depending on whose thoughts she heard. She grew up learning to respect people and kill them with kindness, or wit if she had to.

69. How did the people in their environment growing up affect their personality?

See above.

70. How do they feel about animals? Do they have any pets?

She loves animals, but is very much a dog person. Yes, Bandit, the best boy ever.

71. How are they with children? Do they have any? Do they want any?

She is amazing with kids, especially one on one. She has a son George, who would have been 13 last spring. She is unable to have more.

72.   Would they rather have stability or comfort? 

Stability. Knowing what to expect is its own level of comfort.

73. Do they prefer the indoors or outdoors?

She is generally indoors, but generally all of her active free time is spent outside.

74. What weather is their favorite? Do they like storms?

To be in, sunny and clear. She likes storms from the safety of inside and thunder more than the lightning.

75. If given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

She would probably doodle old geometric patterns found on ancient manuscripts as a border. Possibly make a list of things that need doing or write the same word over and over again in different fonts.

76. How organized are they?

Fairly, not obsessively so.

77. What is their most prized possession?

Her PhD.

78. Who do they consider to be their best friend?

She was close with a few colleagues at her last job, a small college just outside of Chicago. But her mother was her best friend so it is hard to put that title on someone else since she lost her.

79. What is their economic situation? 

Currently upper-middle class. Previously working class struggling with medical bills.

80. Are they a morning person or a night owl?

She is not a morning person, but doesn’t stay up too late unless she has too.

Miscellaneous:

81. Are they bothered by the sight of blood?

No. Unless someone is severely hurt.

82. What is their handwriting like?

Not too neat, but generally a combination of print and cursive.

83. Can they swim? How well? Do they like to swim?

Yes, well enough to not die, she doesn’t know all the strokes or anything. Sure, but not as much as she likes sunbathing.

84. Which deadly sin do they represent best?

Oh, this is a tough one! I am going to say Envy, because though she had a great family growing up, she was still very much aware of what other people had. And their problems always seemed so frivolous.

85. Do they believe in ghosts?

Yes, she was a psychic, she spoken to spirits before.

86. How do they celebrate holidays? How do they celebrate birthdays?

She has her great-grandmother’s china that she keeps for the big holidays, Christmas, Easter, etc. She would host the cousins and aunties with her grandma and once her mom got too sick, it was harder to get everyone together. She and George would go to her Aunt Janice’s house when they could for Sunday dinner, but traffic in and out of the city was a pain during the school year.

87. What is something they regret?

Killing her son in self-defense.

88. Do they have an accent?

Not usually, she was in an academic setting for so long she doesn’t let it slip out often.

89. What is their D&D alignment?

Neutral Good, laws and those who enforce them should evolve quicker than they do.

90. Are they right or left handed?

Right.

92. Describe them as a John Mulaney gif.

93. What’s the most iconic line of dialogue they’ve ever said?

She groaned, grabbing his face in both her hands. “Fine! Asshole. But you better make it worth it.”

She was pointing a finger at his agreeing puppy dog face now.

[alwaysaprilia]

Captain Swan AU Prompt Series No. 10

No.1: Alphabet City

No.2: Of Singing and Streaking

No.3: Lie to Me (I’ll lie to you, too)

No.4: Like Toy Soldiers

No. 5 (A): We’re Going Down Swinging Part 1

No. 5 (B): We’re Going Down Swinging Part 2

No. 6: Bend, and Don’t Break

No. 7 (A): Speak Now Part 1

No. 7 (B): Speak Now Part 2

No. 5 ( C ) We’re Going Down Swinging Part 3

No. 4: Like Toy Soldiers Part 2

No. 8 (A) It’s Always Been You (And You Should Know That)

No. 9: The Art of Remembering

For Your Consideration

Summary: Emma’s first time will be the BEST, if her friends have any say about it.

Notes: High School AU. Little baby bit, Captain Swan by default. Hints of Gremma too but it’s more squint and you’ll miss it

Blazing sunshine and soaring temperatures had finally arrived in their little corner of Maine, and the incoming seniors of Storybrooke High were celebrating in very appropriate fashion: by donning their finest beach wear, and setting up on the shores, for an afternoon of sun, spray- and scandalous conversation.

"Bullshit!"

The emphatic announcement came from Ruby, an incredulous look splashed all over her face, frozen in the act of applying more sunblock to her legs. Emma winced at how loud the dark haired girl had been, and even more at the way the rest of the girls were staring at her like she had suddenly sprouted antlers.

"What? It's true!" Disgruntled, she dropped her sunglasses into place to block out the sight and settled back into her beach chair. "Can we please stop talking about this?"

"Well, no, because we're supposed to be sharing the stories of our first times, and if you haven't had sex yet, it's going to be hard for you to participate," Ruby had a speculative look on her face and then she snapped her fingers. "I know! We can talk about who you could potentially have your first time with. This way you increase the chances of it actually being good, unlike the rest of us,"

"Hey, my first time was incredible, thank you very much!" Mary Margaret was indignant, and the other girls, used to the unreal perfection of Mary Margaret and David's relationship alternately groaned in jealousy or booed in good-natured ribbing, while Mary Margaret smiled serenely at them all.

"Of course it was," Ruby muttered before focusing back on Emma. "So, there you go. We need your first time to see their incredible and raise it up to earth-shattering, Emma, just so we're less likely to keel over with envy at Mary Margaret and David's fairytale,"

Emma made a face, already regretting her presence at this little gathering. She could have been working on the bug, which had recently suffered it's umpteenth breakdown instead of fending off the ridiculous line of questioning, but everyone had begged and cajoled and then sent in the big guns to retrieve her when that had failed.

Ingrid, her foster mother, had only laughed as Killian had given up on arguing and simply thrown Emma bodily over his shoulder, carrying her out of the garage. As the teens had passed her, Emma still complaining, Killian complaining about her complaints, she had yelled that she'd already packed everything Emma would need and that the bag was by the door. Traitors, the lot of them.  

"Really? Isn't there something else we can-"

"August is cute," Elsa offered from under the shade of the umbrella she and Mary Margaret were sharing, ignoring Emma and observing their classmate as he jogged across the sand after a volleyball. "And you two have always gotten along,"

"That's true. There's also Walsh," Ariel shot a sly look at Emma as she continued to braid her hair, fingers weaving expertly through the bright red strands. "I've heard he's got a thing for you,"

The other girls giggled and Emma could feel her cheeks heat up, ridiculous, because it wasn't exactly a secret, given the effort he'd gone to to keep it hidden-which was precisely zero. Choosing to ignore Ariel, she shook her head. "I can't believe we're seriously sitting here trying to pick who I should lose my virginity to. I mean, what if I don't even want to do it?"

"Don't you?" Ruby's wink was nothing short of lascivious and Emma shot her a flat look.

"Yes, of course, but not by committee!"

"Oh Emma, it's just a bit of fun," Mary Margaret extended a bottle of water to her. "You haven't dated anyone since Graham," She paused here as this time, the girls gave a collective sigh of appreciation at the memory of Graham Humbert, widely acknowledged as the best looking guy in the outgoing senior class. Emma sighed too, but for different, more irritating reasons. "Which by the way, was such a missed opportunity. And even then, you insisted he wasn't your boyfriend,"

"He wasn't, though." Emma accepted the water and sipped gratefully. "I mean, he asked me out a only few months before he left for college, I might not ever had had a boyfriend, but even I know that falling for someone who's leaving for another country, indefinitely, isn't exactly the best move, never mind sleeping with him right before he left,"

"He would have been great for you though," Elsa mused, shifting her gaze to the beach ahead.

"And if not for boyfriend material, at least definitely for bedroom material. Those shoulders! Those eyes!" Ariel pretended to swoon dramatically and this time even Emma had to laugh, and agree that yes, Graham had definitely been genetically blessed.

"Well he's not an option anymore," All business again, Ruby followed Elsa's lead, to where a group of their male classmates were engaged in a fierce volleyball game. "So let's focus on those who are,"

And despite Emma's protests, they proceeded to do just that.

Regina arrived shortly after, in the middle of heated argument between Ariel and Ruby, while Mary Margaret and Elsa watched on in amusement and Emma tried valiantly to pretend she wasn't listening. The newest arrival raised an eyebrow as she set up her own chair and umbrella, and Emma hurried to greet her, in the hopes of stalling the unspoken question on Regina's tongue.

"Hey."

"Do I even want to know what they're arguing about?"

"No!"

"Who Emma should consider losing her virginity to,"

Speaking at the same time, Elsa's reply was cheerful, while Emma's was dour, and Regina shook her head as she sat down.

"Why is this even an argument? There's obviously only one person who Miss Swan here would even give a second thought to,"

Emma sputtered, because there went her hope that Regina would be above such a discussion, while even Ruby and Ariel quieted down and gave the newcomer their full attention. Ever the drama queen, Regina waited until all eyes were on her before she raised a slim shoulder and then nodded to the boys.

"It's Jones," The '-you idiots' was thankfully left off, although from the number of eyes rolled in unison, it was still clearly communicated. A contemplative silence fell as everyone turned to look at Killian and Emma sputtered even more.

"What? Jones? My Jones? Killian?"  

"Her Jones, she says," Regina was smug as she leaned back and dropped her sunglasses in place. "I rest my case."

Her mouth falling open, Emma spared a moment to curse. "He's my best friend!"

"He's also really, unfairly, hot," Ariel slanted her a knowing look, directing her gaze towards the boy in question amidst the assenting murmur that swept through the girls. "I mean, look at him!"

Automatically, everyone did, and Emma followed suit. She was ready to protest, but honestly, it would have been akin to denying that water was wet, refuting the blue of the sky or the heat of the sun, because Ariel was right.

Killian Jones had been her best friend since she had arrived in Storybrooke, and while she had countless memories of his less than aesthetically perfect moments, it could not be argued that he had hit the genetic jackpot too. This summer's work on the boat with his father and brother had given him a tan that made his eyes and smile gleam even brighter by comparison, and broader shoulders and more defined muscles to boot. If Graham had had the market cornered on dark, brooding good looks before he left, well, it was certainly Killian's for the taking now, and everyone, including Emma, to her chagrin, knew it.

"You expect us to believe you've never even thought about it?"

Regina's amused question snapped Emma out of her very public study of Killian and she didn't even have the time to address that before Mary Margaret jumped in with her contribution.

"I mean, we all know you two have kissed already. Remember my 14th birthday party?"

Emma shot the shorter haired girl a slightly betrayed look, because she and Elsa could usually be counted on to be the sensible ones in their motley crew, but even the usually level headed Mary Margaret seemed to be enjoying herself at Emma's expense. It was the heat wave-it had to be.

"It was spin the bottle. Everyone kissed everyone else! You kissed Viktor, remember?"

If Mary Margaret did remember, she chose not to dwell on it, instead giving Ruby her full attention as she spoke once more.

"All we're saying, is that Regina, as much as it pains me to say this, is right,"

Everyone ignored Regina's interjection that she was always right, and it shouldn't even be a surprise at this point, and Ruby went on.

"As far as the candidates for your first time goes, he really is the perfect choice. You know him, you trust him, and further down the line when you two are grown up and married, you really would make the most adorable dark haired, green eyed babies together."

"Oh my God." It was official, her friends had suffered a collective sunstroke and had gone round the bend.

"Or you know, blonde, blue eyed babies. Any combination of you guys hair and eyes. Whichever way, the results will be beautiful,"

"Just think about it Emma! I mean, the last thing you want is to go to college and then fumble through your first time with some equally clueless freshman in some frat house bedroom. Mary Margaret will never shut up then,"

"Hey!"

"Well let's be fair. It's not as if Jones has years of experience under his belt in these matters, either. Lord knows many have tried." Regina's wry comment made Emma wince in reaction and sent her down the thorny rabbit hole of wondering who exactly these 'many' were and if she would ever actually ask Killian and not die of embarrassment, while Ruby nodded sagely.

"Good point. But still, he gets points for the fact that they've known each other practically their whole lives."

"Exactly! For that alone, it will probably be really, really good. You have to do it, Emma. Do it for all woman kind," Ariel's mischievous smile was bright, and she said this in tone that was so reasonable, Emma knew it was time to get the hell out, before she got brainwashed into seriously considering it after all.

"Can we be done with this conversation now? Because drowning myself in the ocean is starting to look like such an attractive prospect,"

"Oh let her alone already," Elsa had finally come to her senses, or finally felt sorry enough for Emma to stage a rescue, and she got to her feet, sufficiently slathered in enough sunblock to brave the rays. "Who's up for showing the boys how volleyball is really done?"

There was a grumble, but her friends were quite a competitive bunch when it came to it, and bathing suits were adjusted, sunblock topped up, before they made for the net and to issue a challenge that would no doubt be accepted. Regina, being the last to arrive, wasn't quite ready to rain destruction on their unsuspecting opponents yet, and Emma lingered behind to wait for her, watching the negotiations between Killian and Ruby with fond exasperation. If her gaze stayed on Killian a fraction too long, it didn't matter, because Regina was too busy to notice. Or so she hoped.

"I'm ready."

"Great. Let's do this."

"You have nothing to worry about you know."

Emma raised an eyebrow in question. "Did I look worried?"

"Perhaps 'uncertain' would have been more accurate." Regina nodded towards Killian. "For what it's worth, even if you haven't thought it about," She paused here, her tone making it clear she didn't believe in that for a second, "-he definitely has."

Emma's mouth dropped open yet again, and Regina sauntered forward, as unconcerned as ever. She was still gaping, stuck in one place, when Killian's cry of-

"Swan! Get over here, we're about to crush you all!"

finally registered.

"Emma! Are you coming, or do I have to make you?" Ever impatient, Killian had moved a little away from the group, towards her, and Emma sighed and started to move.

"I'm coming!"

Without context, it wasn't funny at all, but she was pretty sure she heard Ruby 'whisper' "That's what she said," rather loudly, making the girls break out into peals of laughter and Emma to flame a brilliant red just as she reached Killian, who was glancing over his shoulder at the others with a confused look on his face.

"Something I said?"

"No," Emma growled, glaring at her still snickering group of friends. "Our friends just really suck sometimes."

It was true, damn it all, because now...she was starting to think about it too.

FIN.