#memory: freefall gambit

[ohdeesnow]

Okay, let's go action star! Yes, I will absolutely jump out of helicopters with you with only your tie to hold onto, no questions asked ❤️

[moonlitbeth]

contains Freefall Gambit spoilers. beware!

oh, Freefall Gambit, you'll always be famous.

this isn't just a card, it's an absolute tease for all of us waiting for Sylus' main story branch. it's like waving a red flag in front of a bull, or a fancy red tie, in this case.

the devs totally get what the players want with the latest cards. otherwise, how else do you explain that we're suddenly feeling alive again? sorry... that we're back to that delicious power couple dynamic between MC and Sylus? the way they communicate, from playful threats and teasing to a delicate roleplay and words of adoration, that's their love language, no doubt.

hacking into the comms mid-mission? hot, next. discussing shady criminal stuff over wine? hot, next. a bit of a territorial Sylus? are we still talking abt N109, sir?

and what would we do without foreshadowing? "you said you were going to be Robin Hood for a bit" — they're clearly teasing his third myth, right? cuz i'm still certain it'll be connected to his first (and only 🙄) anecdote's timeline.

but the cherry on top? my man straight up blew open a plane door for some effortless entrance moment. and his EN VA once again did it — i'm so close to my fav lines cap, it's scary.

⬆️ this is when my soul left my body. the Shadetide guys would rather jump out of the plane than let Sylus deal with them personally. can't blame them, i get it.

⬆️ this is when Sylus' soul left his body. i like to think this poor man got so overwhelmed by that MC's line, it wasn't even the risk of getting caught by the Association that made him jump out of the plane. let a girl dream.

but jokes aside, this scene was so electric. Sylus knows exactly when and how to feed MC's thrill-seeking side. and sure, she jumped after him mostly being worried, but it’s pretty clear wrapping up the mission like that was just what she needed.

to sum up: the balance they've demonstrated with these last few cards, from springtime memories to moonlit chaos and missions, has been simply incredible. massive love to Sylus' team for once again showing us his character in all his complexity, without making it feel forced or messy. chef’s kiss 🤌🏼

soooo, main story branch when? 🐦‍⬛

[yes-no-maybe-soo]

Y'all, Freefall Gambit is so good 😩❤️‍🔥 Loved the return of Onychinus Sylus! He was aura farming so hard in this card, I had to restrain myself from audibly fangirling ijbol. I do feel like this card is sort of preparing us for the upcoming branch, where we'll most likely see alot more of this type of stuff and of this particular dynamic of SylusMC. Of being on opposing sides. Lots of angst and potential for drama, as well as self reflection and growth on especially MC's part.

My sole complaint is that Sylus isn't wearing the suit from the illustration ＿|￣|● I love his Onychinus fit as much as the next person but man... that suit... I will cry if they intend on forever gatekeeping it.

Because I want to avoid spoiling anyone that doesn't have the card yet, I've decided to write down some of my immediate thoughts below the cut.

Let's get the angsty predictions out of the way first – these lines set my alarm bells off. I feel like they are foreshadowing that something of Sylus' will indeed get taken or lost. Or rather someone. That someone ofc being MC, his most precious treasure.

I'll admit that these would not have alarmed me had it not been for certain lines in Sylus' birthday event and in Greedy Heart. I go into why exactly those lines make me uneasy in the linked post, and I just feel like the above ones further reinforces my theory. Call me paranoid or angst obsessed, but I predict pain for both SylusMC and for us in the main story, perhaps even in the coming branch.

On a similar note, just as how Sylus' vulnerability and fear (MC, and MC getting hurt or worse respectively) has been brought up more than once recently, so has MC's. Namely, that Sylus will get caught and put away, or become weak. We see these fears in Valleydream Bloom and in this card, as well as in Where Hearts Live. So things might be building up exactly to that.

I thought it was interesting how MC specifically mentions that the Association have Evol suppressing equipment. Which leads me to believe that said equipment could potentially be used against Sylus at some point to subdue him (provided of course that Sylus' powers are indeed Evol and not demonic/draconic based, but that is an eventual topic for another day). Idk but something tells me that Sylus will get captured whether willingly (most likely) or unwillingly. After all, we do see Sylus behind bars in the music video to Visions Opposées.

Could it be foreshadowing or just a neat visual? Only time will tell.

Me personally though, I am leaning towards the former, and I can see both MC's and Sylus' fears coming to fruition. Maybe even in a connected way (MC gets kidnapped and/or hurt and Sylus jumps in to save her but gets weakened or subdued in doing so, or Sylus gets captured by the Association, MC gets gravely injured trying to save him and maybe in the process triggers Sylus' dragon form and with it MC's memories? Boom. Several birds one stone. Helluva plotline imo)

What I still don't believe will come to pass however is either of them perma dying. This is an otome gacha. The main character nor LI can't die, especially not in a game as young and fresh as Love and Deepspace. So on that front I am not at all worried. Doesn't mean the angst we do get won't hurt a lot, though. But that being said, SylusMC will persevere in the end. Trust. Neither will let the other get torn away from them. Either will move heaven and earth to bring their lover back come what may.

Moving on...

I thought this was a nice callback to Sylus' anecdote

Here Sylus is revealed to actually be a sort of deepspace Robin Hood. We stan.

And the crowd cheered!!!

Also this is actually why Sylus jumped out of the plane. Man needed some cool and fresh air after this comment made all his blood flow south...

This makes me cackle 😭 bro is so unserious. And actually kind of insane, but again, we stan.

MC is living the dream. Do you know what I'd sacrifice to wrap my arms around that waist?? Happy for my girl though 💞 ( and for Sylus, you know that man is on cloud 9 here).

I adore that the card ends on a sweet and nostalgic note, with them gazing at the moon... like they used to in a distant past 💗

[hermesserpent-stuff]

stuck gambit thing. marked mature for refernce Pto ast Rape/Non-con, Mentions of Rape, Past Sexual Abuse @honey-minded-hivemind (and i understand if you dont wanna read) trying to do the scene where remy tries to get to creed and wakes up tied up

“Remy don't do this!” 

She begs and he thrashes.

Then a cool soft hand touches his forehead.

He jerks, gasping. It feels like he has been cut loose from himself. Like his soul is being tugged out and his sparks absorbed into an internally hungry monster. He falls, mind vanishing to an either. 

--

Remy twitches a bit as his brain whirls slowly into motion. His heart surges in speed as he feels binding around his ankles and wrists. He is bound! On- on- on a bed!!

And he cannot see!!

Rational thought flees him in the face of pure unholy terror. His stomach freefalls as he tries to look. Blindfolded? Did Adonis decide to blindfold this time?

His fingers twitch slightly and he realizes there is a hand in his. He stops moving completely. He had hoped that he was alone!! Hoped he had moments to gather himself before having to deal with anyone doing anything to him. 

His eyes wet, but he ruthlessly presses down on the urge to sob. Gags are no fun, and he does not wish to have one forced upon him. He stays as silent as he can, hoping it will preserve him just a little longer from harm. Remy makes sure to stay still, a frightened rabbit knowing the eyes of a hawk are on him. He is so scared of being ripped asunder and hurt irrevocably again.

--

She had to do it, Rogue thinks as she holds Remy’s hand. 

She had to knock him out to keep him from getting to Sabretooth and hurting himself in the attempt and getting hurt by Sabretooth. Remy had hurt himself on the window’s jagged glass. Then, when she had gotten him to her room, he had begun to jerk and flail, potentially hurting himself more. So she had tied up his arms and touched his skin again. 

The memories had…

The memories had been delightful. 

They swirl over her again and she grows lost amongst them. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for the ones she had gotten.

A parents hand clasping hers in the streets guiding through thick crowds. Kind and loving. She adores the parent. His hand is strong and reliable. Always ready to help and protect. The callouses are familiar and kind.

Then ther is a brother, lifting her in the air and spinning her.

“Look at mon petit! Look!! You beat me in the obstacle course! You know what that means?”

She is brought close and she clings with giggles and hope.

“Ice cream?

Her voice but not her voice asks, a little hesitant. A kiss to her forehead and a tight squeeze. 

“Of course!”

Then a new memory swirls in, pitch black. Onions are under his… her? Fingers. Underhand are onions, easily guided to the other hand that is chopping. 

“Aw, minou! Why?”

“Because a Wok would take up too much space.”

A voice rumbles beside her. A huffy sigh.

“Mais I want one. It makes my life easier.”

“Aww dont pout cub.”

A face presses into her shoulder, and she laughs gently. 

Then a different memory, a blinding explosion and intense fear. 

She blinks her eyes open and shivers. The memories are all so warm and intense. Full of emotion and beatuy. Half of her mind wants to gather up more. Hold more of his memories as her own to feel so much through all that touch and wonder.

Her brain is buzzing a little and she tries to steady herself with deep breathes, biting her lip. 

She shakes a little as she sits there. 

--+

Remy is still frozen in horrid terror when he hears new footsteps. He thinks he can recognize who they belong to but the panic clawing at him keeps his mind too foggy to riddle out who is coming. All he can think is more people means more harm.

The sound of voices hits his ears like a thunder clap that he has to fight himself violently to not flinch. 

“Wha- Rogue!! What are you doing?”

Sc-scott. Its Scott. Panic is flickering around his body like sparks along a live wire. Remy further resolves to keep his lips sealed. What if his charm slipped out? What if they hurt him like Adonis had? Worse than Adonis?! 

Tears leak out but Remy makes no noise.

“He was trying to escape! He hurt himself trying to launch himself out a second story window!!”

Rogue yells and Scott huffs. 

“Your hurting him more! Look at him!”

Remy feels faint at those words. 

No.

Please.

Dont notice him.

Another set of footsteps reaches his ears, heavier than others. Logan. Logan bursts in and lets out a noise of relief. 

“Hes still- okay. Good. We’ve got Sabretooth contained. What… Whys Remy tied up like that?”

Logans words are quick to turn harsh and remy knows how a rabbit in a trap must feel, when it sees the hunter approaching with a knife. He bites visiously on his lip to keep the whimpers in. He hears movements get closer.

“Rogue said he tried to leave, but Rogue!! This isnt right! We’re trying to help him! Not scare him more.”

Rogue’s hand, for now Remy had been able to puzzle out whose hand had gripped his own so tightly, loosens and leaves. His eyes grow wetter. They are going to hurt him. Especially if his charm gets out. He knows what happens when he is vulnerable and his charm is out. Victor had tried to convince him but… Remy is terrified.

His limbs are rigid and ache to move. To flail and fight back. But he is on a bed. A bed!! He is going to be hurt. Consumed and devoured in the worst way possible. His skin touched by unwelcome hands and lips pressing to places he does not want to be kissed. He does not even let himself tremble at the rushing thoughts of his past assault and how this vcould very well be his next one.

Hands touch his wrists, and Remy wishes he could shrivel his skin into his bones like a hermit crab could curl into its shell. Scott starts speaking, but soft words can be lies.

“Im untying you, okay, Remy? I need you to keep breathing for me.”

Remy stays deadly silent, hoping it will make him a less interesting prize. A less fun toy. Adonis had been all about fun. For himself. Scott makes a soft noise of worry.

“Hes… not normally this quiet. He tends to have a lot to say.”

Logan says. Scott makes a noise of agreement.

“Rogue, what happened exactly?”

Scotts voice is firm and too near. Remy’s wrists are free but Remy does not move them, his stillness seeming to have bought him some safety. Hands go to his ankle and Remy screams mentally at himself to focus on locking up his charm. It cant get free. He cant let that happen. 

“i-I-I!”

Rogue stutters and then Remy’s ankles are free. But Remy darent move. His breathing starts to pick up despite is orders to himself to not draw attention. He can feel the eyes turning to him.

“Kid. Kid, you need to breathe.”

Logan is closer. Close enough to harm.

“Remy, calm down, we arent going to hurt you.”

Scott’s hands leaving his ankles. 

“Remy… Remy breathe with me.”

Someone grabs his wrists. Are they going to pin them above his head??! He suddenly flings himself forward grabing slender gloved hands and heaving the attacker away from himself. He hears Rogue groan as she hits a wall but pays no mind. Remy needs to be free before he is on a bed and being rent asunder by searching hands and bodies. 

He screams and lets his powers flow. Sparks cascade over every inch of his body as he bolts. He smacks into a wall and lights it up. It explodes and he claws his way along. He has to escape! He has too-!

Remy screams as he is grabbed by the arm and jerked into someones chest. He flails, screaming and sparking and trying so hard to get away. To find safety. Words are spoken but none pierce the thick veil of terror and panic that gathers thick around his mind. 

Something sharp and painful hits his arm and cold liquid swirls through his veins. His sparks begin to die and his body grows heavy. He groans and whimpers as he feels weakness starting to take him.

“S'il te plaît. s'il te plaît. Remy cant go through it again. He cant. He cant. He cant. Cant. cant. Cant. Plaît.”

He begins to slur and then fades from thinking at all.

[abunchofshenigans]

Sylus Expanded Memory: Freefall Gambit

[killerpancakeburger]

*watching Death and Rebirth trailer*: Sylus casually walking on that moving car is insaaaane

*watching the Date of the Memory Freefall Gambit*: Oooh. Oh so that car was nothing to him. Barely an appetizer.

[cemeteryspider]

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