character dynamic ask game
qs focusing around how two characters interact with & see each other. any kind of matchup (partners, friends, mortal enemies, etc.) is fair game!
rules: send two characters and a question (or more!)
what were A's first impressions of B? were they mostly correct or have they changed?
if asked to describe B to a stranger, what would A say? are they mostly truthful, or is there anything they omit?
what's something A thinks in their head about B that they would NEVER tell them out loud? alternately, what's something they want to say to them but haven't/can't, and why not?
how does A refer to B (first name/last name/pet name/title/etc) in their head, to them directly, and to others? are they different? why?
A has to get B a [birthday/christmas/whatever] gift. right now. what would they get? how long would they spend thinking about it?
what does A think B thinks of them? or, if asked to describe their relationship, how would they do it? are they right?
are there any habits, mannerisms, practices etc. A does because of B? anything they do because they saw B doing it, or got advice from them about it, or something rubbed off on them? alternately, are there any little things B does that annoy them?
is there anything they really disagree on? what are they most likely to argue about?
what do outsiders think their relationship is? do they consciously or unconsciously act different around others?
how well does A think they know B? are they correct?
what's something A knows about B that most people don't? alternately, what's something most people believe about B that A doesn't?
if B asked A for help, how likely would they be to give it?
if A needed help, how likely would they be to ask B for it?
for two characters that met very recently, how would their dynamic be different (if at all) if they had known each other for much longer? for characters that are childhood/longtime acquaintances, how would it be different if they met for the first time today?
what's A's absolute favorite (or least favorite) thing about B?
free space: what's your favorite thing about their dynamic, as a fan or as a writer?
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Selena in Fódlan
source: shadoll
GENDER. Transgender Female (she/her)
AGE. 23
HEIGHT. 5’11” (179 cm)
BIRTHDATE. 13th of the Ethereal Moon (December 13th)
CREST/HOLY BLOOD. None
CLASS. Magic Instructor
AFFILIATION. None. (She’s very unsure of herself at the moment.)
BIOGRAPHY. A mage knight who once served in the Imperial Army of Grado. She’s disciplined and believes in doing what is right, both for her own allies and for innocents on both sides. After falling in the War of the Stones, she miraculously awoke in Fódlan and chose to become a magic instructor as an inspiration to others. Worries that she is actually still dead.
PERSONAL HISTORY
779 - Born to a couple of common blood in the Empire of Grado.
798 - Joined the Imperial Army, later becoming the Fluorspar of the Imperial Three.
803 - The War of the Stones begins, and she falls in battle to Ephraim’s army.
804 - Awakens in Fódlan and, after some wandering, eventually arrives in the town of Garreg Mach and becomes a magic instructor at the Officers Academy.
INTERESTS. Protecting the innocent, helping others, having purpose in her life
LIKES. Emperor Vigarde (before the war), teaching, magic, devoting herself to her work, being thought of, spicy foods
DISLIKES. Unnecessary violence, having nothing to do, feelings of helplessness, talking about her past, sour flavors
STATUS. Magic Instructor
CLOSE ALLIES: N/A
DINING HALL PREFERENCES
LIKES. Saghert and Cream, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Spicy Fish and Pasta Stew, Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté, Sweet Bun Trio, Super Spicy Fish Dango, Peach Sorbet, Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs
DISLIKES. Cheesy Verona Stew, Fish Sandwich, Pickled Rabbit Skewers, Country-Style Red Turnip Plate, Pickled Seafood and Vegetables, Gautier Cheese Gratin, Cabbage and Herring Stew, Fried Crayfish
DINING HALL NOTES
DEFAULT. ✧
“I’m always glad to be able to spend time with others. Let’s enjoy this meal, Professor.”
FAVORITE DISH. ✧
“This actually happens to be one of my favorites. Thank you.”
LEAST FAVORITE DISH. ✧
“Well, I suppose if you like it, I don’t really mind too much.”
WITH EPHRAIM. ✧
“Funny, how we began as enemies on the battlefield, and now we are sharing a meal as allies.”
WITH LYON. ✧
“Are you enjoying your food, Prince Lyon? I am not the one who prepared the dish, however…”
WITH VALTER. ✧
“Let us put the past behind us.”
TEA TIME GUIDE
FAVORITE TEA. Sweet-Apple Blend, Albinean Berry Blend, Honeyed-Fruit Blend
CONVERSATION TOPICS. A place you’d like to visit. A word of advice. Children at the market. Equipment upkeep. Exploring the Monastery. Fódlan’s future. I’m counting on you. Monastery security. Overcoming weaknesses. Someone you look up to. Thanks for everything. The view from the bridge. You’re doing great work. Favorite sweets. Books you’ve read recently. The library’s collection.
TEA TIME QUOTES
GREETING. ✧
(1) “You called for me, Professor?”
(2) “I can’t say I’ve been to too many tea parties, but I’ll try my best to be a good guest.”
(3) “A little break now and again would do me well.”
FAVORITE TEA. ✧
“Did you pick this for me?”
FIVE STAR TEA. ✧
“Oh, you really shouldn’t have.”
BEING OBSERVED. ✧
(1) “Oh– I…”
(2) “I am used to such staring, but so shamelessly…”
(3) “I am not a vain person, but appearances can inspire confidence.”
QUIPS. ✧
“Yes?”
“I see.”
“I hadn’t expected that.”
“You mean it?”
“Indeed!”
“(Soft laughter)”
ENDING. ✧
“Thank you, Professor. It seems I really needed that. Shall we do this again sometime?”
FINAL COMMENTS. ✧
(1) Life is full of hard choices, don’t you think? It isn’t always easy to find the best path forward.
ANSWER: Nod, Chat
(2) While I am used to being a leader from my time in the army, teaching is… new to me.
ANSWER: Laugh, Agree
(3) I swore to serve my emperor the same day he saved my life. Well, I formally swore years later, but my heart was moved on that day.
ANSWER: Smile, Chat
(4) The gazes of some men… disturb me. I refuse to approach them about it as they don’t deserve my attention like that, but I do wish it would stop.
ANSWER: Nod, Agree
(5) I’ve caught glimpses of a former coworker on Academy Grounds here and there. Although he wasn’t the greatest, the fact that he’s still here attests to something. Perhaps he’s changed…
ANSWER: Agree, Sip Tea
MISCELLANEOUS DIALOGUE.
GIFT GUIDE
FAVORITE GIFTS. Tasty Baked Treat, Riding Boots, Monarch Studies Book, The History of Fódlan, Legends of Chivalry
DISLIKED GIFTS. Hunting Dagger, Training Weights
GIFT QUOTES
DISLIKED GIFT. ✧
“I’ll see if I can find a use for this.”
LIKED GIFT. ✧
“Thank you. This is nice.”
FAVORITE GIFT. ✧
“I am astonished you would go out of your way for me like this.”
LOST ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS TOMES. A collection of magic tomes of varying types and power. Likely belongs to someone who is skilled with magic.
Location found: Blue Lions Classroom.
FLUORSPAR AMULET. A cut of the gemstone small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand, it is encased in silver with a loop to attach it to a belt or make it into a necklace. Likely belongs to someone with a meaningful connection to fluorspars.
Location found: Library.
OLD LETTER. An old letter discussing the sender and recipient’s shared home. Some of the letters have been traced to keep the ink fresh. Likely belongs to someone born in a frontier town.
Location found: Faculty Dorms
LOST ITEM QUOTES
OWNER. ✧
“Oh, that happens to be mine if you don’t mind returning it.”
NOT OWNER. ✧
“I’m afraid this doesn’t belong to me. Would like some help finding the owner?”
BATTLE QUOTES
MOCK BATTLE RETREAT. ✧
“Seems my battle ends here…”
FIRST KILL. ✧
“It had to be done.”
MONASTERY QUOTES
CHOIR PRACTICE. ✧
(1) “You don’t really expect me to sing, do you?”
(2) “I can try my best, but I will warn you. I’m not very skilled.”
COOKING. ✧
(1) “Let’s do our best, Professor. Together.”
(2) “I believe the next step is…”
(3) “Just like that.”
TUTORING
INSTRUCT
BAD. ✧
“Really? I can’t believe I messed that up.”
Critique: I see. That does make sense.
Console: Thank you, but I don’t need your consolation. I’d rather know what I did wrong.
GREAT. ✧
“Thank you, Professor.”
“That was nothing, really.”
PERFECT. ✧
“They called me the Fluorspar for a reason.”
PRAISE. “Oh, there’s no need for the flattery, Professor.”
TASKS
STABLE DUTY. ✧
“I’m quite used to working with horses. If you need help, I’m more than happy to assist you.”
WEEDING. ✧
“If we work together, we should be done pretty soon.”
SKY WATCH. ✧
“This height… is quite foreign to me.”
ANY TASK (W/ VALTER). ✧
“Let’s get this over with.”
CERTIFICATION EXAMS FAILED. ✧
“Seems I wasn’t as prepared as I thought…”
PASSED. ✧
“Always striving to be better.”
REASON. ✧
“I’ve always enjoyed magic as method of asserting myself on the battlefield, no matter how far away I am from a foe. …I also value it as something you can be good at, even if you lack in physical strength. All of that to say I would like to learn reason again, and know the magic of Fódlan better.”
LANCE + RIDING. ✧
“I must admit I have a fondness for horses. They’re loyal, dependable steeds, great for both utility and companionship. I’d like to reacquaint myself with them. For this purpose, I’ll also be studying the lance.”
AUTHORITY. ✧
“There is much that goes into be a good leader. …I feel lacking in that regard, like I still have much to learn. I want to study authority, that I can better guide those under my protection.”
LEVEL UP
0 TO 1 STATS UP . ✧
“This is what the Fluorspar has amounted to?”
2 TO 3 STATS UP . ✧
“I aspire to do better.”
4-5 STATS UP . ✧
“Steady progress, I suppose.”
6+ STATS UP . ✧
“I have to keep going.”
UPON REACHING LEVEL 99 . ✧
“Am I truly incapable of growing any further?”
BUDDING TALENT
“I suppose there truly is so much I don’t know yet.”
NEW SKILL
“This is more than I deserve…”
RECLASSING . ✧
“I hope to learn something new from this.”
BATTLE QUOTES
WHEN SELECTED
FULL/HIGH HP . ✧
“I am at your command.”
MEDIUM HP . ✧
“A minor setback, really.”
LOW HP . ✧
“Don’t worry about me.”
ENEMY DEALS 1 OR NO DAMAGE OR MISSES . ✧
“Hmph.”
CRITICAL ATTACK . ✧
“Settle this with steel!”
“I will not fail again.”
“Be gone with you!”
“I am Selena Fluorspar!”
GAMBIT . ✧
“Follow my lead!”
GAMBIT BOOST . ✧
“My strength is yours!”
DEFEATED ENEMY . ✧
“Let this be a lesson for the dead watching.”
“I will not let harm befall the innocent.”
“Madness though it may be.”
ALLY DEFEATS ENEMY . ✧
“Good work.”
“Excellent. Like that.”
“I’m glad I can depend on you.”
ALLY HEALS/RALLIES . ✧
“Thank you.”
“You shouldn’t have.”
“I will repay this deed.”
DEFEAT QUOTE
CASUAL . ✧
“I must retreat. I can’t… go on like this.”
CLASSIC . ✧
“So very tired…”
THE ADVICE BOX
“Back home, I had a liege who I could never dream to disobey, but one day, he suddenly changed. Still, I showed loyalty, even until I was told it wasn’t truly him. I had to fight some of my former allies, for whom I still had respect, as a result. Looking back, I’m uncertain if that was the right choice.”
> You should’ve defected considering your lord didn’t trust you enough to be honest around you. Integrity is important, even for lords. (Correct Answer)
> Your allies should’ve understood. A knight’s oath is not something to be taken lightly. If they were knights also, they should’ve sided with you.
> You should’ve tried to get to bottom of things. Perhaps you didn’t know your liege as well as you thought? Or maybe what you heard was a lie, and whoever told you that was trying to undermine you and your lord.
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