#rubedo ramblings

[bl00dblight]

I like to think Doopliss had actually been harassing Twilight Town for a long, long time, but they're all so depressed and pessimistic that every time they'd be cursed they'd simply repeat the whole, "Oh, this is the end...we're doomed thanks to that demon," shtick

And then the curse would be lifted once Doopliss got bored, then he'd come up with a new idea, rinse and repeat

[dkniade]

Hey, you know the prototype imposter Albedo from version 2.3 Shadows Amidst Snowstorms? The two Albedos are synthetic humans alchemically created by “Gold” Rhinedottir as part of her Primordial Human Project.

Between the real Albedo (the Kreideprinz), and the primordial/prototype Albedo (the mastermind of the event, and the failure that was left in Durin’s stomach)—

[hearts401]

I wonder if ppl have hcs about dorians name the way i do... i want to hear them

[fatherrubedo]

There is a lack of Bioshock and Genshin Impact crossover art and I am going to change that

[kaiserouo]

i don't know how many 20 minute conjunction survival i've done but i know i don't have THIS kind of bad luck when i'm farming dante.

[dirusflor]

Another con of having a barely functioning facial nerve

[dangoarts]

my brain is being permanently altered by the minecraft soundtrack

[deadly-fruit-punch]

Idk man, never underestimate the alchemical and mystical powers of chicken soup

[blueinkjpeg]

Listen to me ramble about traveler ships bc they’re silly!!

Albedo

Both Albedo and the Traveler have a scientific curiosity about the world and how it works, as well as humanity, which they are both not a part of. While Traveler finds enjoyment out of living among them, Albedo prefers studying them from a distance.

This also transcends into curiosity about each other, since they’re both different kinds of immortal ageless entities, they intrigue each other. (Albedo talks about wanting to “study” the Traveler.) They’re brought together by mutual curiosity— Traveler by Sucrose’s description of a gentlyman-ly scholar with much knowledge of Teyvat, and Albedo by tales of the interstellar Traveler with unique abilities and knowledge of other worlds.

They feel a sort of kinship for each other, as they’re both not really of Teyvat. Because of this, Albedo only trusts the Traveler to stop him if he should lose control one day and destroy Mondstat. He also talks about trusting the Traveler around his experiments, and having faith in their “exceptional talents.” He also trusts Travaler with Festering Desire, a sword with the remains of Durin (who was created by the same person as Albedo). Albedo specifically sought out the Traveler help him research the power within the sword, correctly guessing that Traveler (with their purifying ability) would be the only being able to wield it, which Sucrose remarks as odd and a great display of trust.

A final display of trust and perhaps the greatest of all; during the Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event, Albedo decides to tell Traveler about his creation and relation to Durin, which he has not told to anyone else up to this point. Traveler’s response is to reassure Albedo that they’re not going anywhere, that they’re going to stay with Albedo on dragonspine and make sure to help him find his imposter.

About us, Assistant: Would you oblige me by serving as my assistant? After observing so many experiments, you surely know a good deal about alchemy by now. Relax, we will work together. I don't think you will have any problems. I have faith in my ability to instruct you, and even more faith in your exceptional talents.

Ascension 2: Albedo is the step in which change begins. Clearing away the excess so we can take on all the knowledge that is available. Would you like to investigate this world with me?

Ascension 3: Rubedo in alchemy refers to the refining of feeling. I feel the refining of my own emotions is also thanks to you.

Is there anything else you're interested in?

Albedo: Hmm, anything else...?

Albedo: Probably you.

Albedo: At first, it was because you carry the aura of the stars.

Albedo: But now... it seems that there is more to it.

Albedo: Why is this? Give me some time and I can conduct experiments to find out.

Is there anything you'd like to do?

Albedo: Heh, where should I begin...?

Albedo: In your company, I never lack inspiration.

For drawing?

For experiments?

Albedo: It's good for both drawing and experiments.

Albedo: And not just for these, but for many other things.

Albedo: Speaking of which... I used to think interaction with others was a waste of time.

Albedo: But after meeting you, I'd rather spend my time on you than other matters.

Albedo: This is a unique anomaly. I think I likely know the reason why.

Albedo: So can you also... give me more of your time?

Albedo (during The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event): I mean that the time that I've spent traveling with you in the mountains was a valuable journey for me. In the future... If the need arises... Can I solicit your help again?

Traveler: Sure, even if you just want some company, find me anytime.

Albedo: Well… Glad I can count on you.

Albedo: Those born of earth are bound by its imperfections, but those born of chalk and free of impurities... You and I are alike, both composed of a substance that has yet to be fully defined... If one day, I lose control... Destroy Mondstadt... Destroy everything... Can I rely on you to stop me?

Albedo (Golden Archipelago quest): Communicating with others can be a taxing affair, but if I were to choose someone to talk to, I would pick you. You're intelligent, and I like to talk to intelligent people.

Albedo (The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event): But if you want to know why I trust you... It might be because… The unusual ones like us share a certain degree of understanding.

Traveler: “Unusual ones?”

Albedo: Lonely individuals... Those who aren't like ordinary people, Just like... you and me

Traveler: (Is he implying something?)

+(whatever the hell this look is):

(And being weirdly flirty)

Xiao

Xiao has been cursed with bad karma, while the Traveler has purifying abilities. Xiao talks about how being around them makes him calmer somehow. Maybe because of these purifying abilities, more likely because the Traveler is so universally warm and friendly. Two immortal beings, Xiao has spent his long life tied to his nation while the Traveler has been almost everywhere.

While Xiao has a rough exterior, he is actually curious about humanity and has a great love for them, something Traveler understands and shares. He’s just weary of his karmic debt and history of violence bringing the Liyuan people bad luck, or preventing him from fitting in should he mingle among them. The Traveler likewise does not fit in, but is still beloved. And so, Xiao has expressed that he would be willing to attempt going to Liyue Harbor to learn about the people if the Traveler accompanied him. It’s likely Xiao admires Traveler for their pursuit of understanding Teyvat and its people— something Xiao is naturally bad at— and they make him feel comfortable to pursue it as well.

Xiao has sworn to come whenever the Traveler calls his name. He has done so seconds after being called every time the has Traveler called for him, except when Xiao was so injured he couldn’t hear it. He seems notably protective of Traveler, more so than other characters (remember in 2023 lanturn rite when Traveler “drowned” and Xiao showed up IMMEDIATELY to “save” them, and the second he found out they were just faking it, told Traveler not to do that again because “there’s people who worry about you’?) During the Perilous Trail story quest, Xiao refuses to meet up with the main cast of characters, even after being injured, in fear of bringing danger to them, and only agrees to join them when he hears Traveler might be in danger. (Similarly, during the Windborne poetry event, no character could convince Xiao to join in until Venti mentioned the Traveler will be there. As well as 2023 lantern rite where Xiao mentions he came to Hu Tao’s dinner because he assumed Traveler would be there too.) Voice lines imply he is guarded because he assumes his karma will poison Traveler, and he doesn’t want to hurt them. Despite this guarded roughness, Traveler rightly characterized him as a deeply caring individual, seeing Xiao to the core of who he is, and treats him as such.

Also, Traveler has shown to be dedicated to becoming someone Xiao can trust and relax around. In some of Xiao’s voice lines, it’s implied that Traveler has been trying to come up with ways to help soothe Xiao’s pain, such as; suggesting Xiao try poetry to get out “words unsaid”, asking Baizhu about pain medication, intervening to help Xiao out when he’s overwhelmed. Traveler sees Xiao trying to manage his grief and interact with the people of Liyue more, and presents non-optional support for him. (Learning more to honor Pervases and Bosacius [it should be noted that Xiao willingly gave information about his deceased friends to the Traveler because he wanted to share the memory with them, as well as bringing them up in casual conversation (2023 lantern rite) with Traveler], bringing Lantern Rite to Xiao when he’s too hesitant to attend, making tofu for him since other foods bother him, etc.)

They have a tradition of releasing Xiao Lanterns during Lanturn Rite. [ex1] [ex2] Xiao has given the Traveler crystalflies for their hair for his own birthday, brought Traveler flowers on a few occasions, and has talked about how since knowing the Traveler, Xiao has been blessed with sweet peaceful dreams of the two of them going on strolls, wondering if he deserves something so nice.

In a poetry event, the Traveler has created poetry to show their admiration towards Xiao for his endless watch over Liyue. Maybe Traveler admires it because they’ve never had such devotion over something for so long, and Xiao admires Traveler for the opposite reason, and for being brave. They’ve been notes by many other characters to be close. [x]

About Shenhe: It seems Shenhe places a great deal of trust in you. Well, how could she not. There are few people in the world as kind and good-natured as you.

More about Xiao V: It's too late. The connection between us is too strong. Even if you wanted to, it's too late to sever it. Hm? You've never thought to sever it? *sigh* This eternal dance of demon subjugation... My fight goes on. But I would like to know more about you.

Ascension: Countless souls have fallen prey to these hands. I too have been swallowed by the darkness — and yet you dare to drive me on. You may think of me as... your companion. You seek to find me salvation? ...You... really are a difficult being to comprehend.

Xiao: ...I don't know if it's related to you, but recently, the pain from my karmic debt has been less excruciating.

Xiao: It's much easier to bear than before.

Xiao: If you have free time, we can go to Liyue Harbor together...

Xiao: If not... never mind.

Of course we can.

Xiao: Uh... alright.

Finally decided to integrate into city life?

Xiao: Ahem...

Xiao: I have no intention of getting close to the lives of mortals.

Xiao: But I know that you often enter and leave the city, walking amidst the crowd.

Xiao: The stories of these times, or their joys... If I don't experience such things myself, it'll be hard to understand your thoughts.

So... you're doing this for me?

Xiao: Yes, to understand you.

Xiao: I had a feeling that it would be difficult, but after having such thoughts, I can't simply sit back and do nothing.

Xiao: I will control myself while I am in the city.

Xiao: I'll try to speak... as little as possible.

I'll be with you.

You can say whatever you want. I'll bail you out.

Xiao: Hmm...

Xiao: Let me know when you're ready to go.

Xiao (Perilous Trails story quest): I've said so much today. But I don't need to hold back as much when I talk to you.

Shenhe about Xiao: My first impression of him was that he's not one to smile. After meeting him again more recently, however, he's still as reserved as ever, but... he seems a lot more relaxed now. Maybe he... met someone special.

Yenfei (Perilous Trail story quest): By the way, um... You and Xiao seem pretty close, huh?

Zhongli (3.4 lantern rite): Just as Xiao may seem unapproachable to most, but [Traveler] has proved otherwise.

Xiao (during 2023’s Lantern Rite): Whenever I think of the ordinary conversations I've had with you, it feels... strangely novel.

Traveler: Strange in a good way?

Xiao: Yes.

Ayaka

Ayaka’s character story 5: “Ayaka is still waiting for a friend to emerge who can walk alongside her on equal footing and stand by her side. That person cannot see her as a member of the Yashiro Commission, or as the Shirasagi Himegimi, nor will their conduct towards her be bound by decorum or status. And if possible, they might also be well-versed in a great many fields of study, and have witnessed all manner of interesting things... and perhaps they might even be able to tell her a story in a pinch. Only such a person might become Ayaka's bosom friend.”

The Traveler is Ayaka’s ideal companion, the exact kind of person she has been waiting for, possibly the only person who truly has the ability to understand her outside of Inazuman society’s perception of her. She finds Traveler interesting and exciting, a stark difference from her everyday life.

When they first met, the Traveler was disillusioned in their travels after briefly reuniting with their sibling, who dismissed them. Ayaka makes the effort to show them and remind them why they began their travels in the first place; the world and humanity is complex and interesting and beautiful, and it’s a worthwhile endeavor to understand and protect them. Ayaka regularly reminds the Traveler of this by being complex and interesting and beautiful herself. Traveler then goes to great lengths to protect Ayaka’s people, because they understand why they’re important to her.

Ayaka is trapped in Inazuma, while the Traveler has been all over the world. Traveler sends Ayaka things while on their travels, and Ayaka makes sure to keep and treasure them. Things that Ayaka has seen a million times are new and wonderful to the Traveler, showing these things in a new light to Ayaka. It makes Ayaka feel like a “regular girl,” something she wishes she could be more often. Traveler indulges Ayaka’s curiosity about the world outside Inazuma, and Ayaka is fascinated by how the Traveler sees the world. During the Warriors Spirit Event, Ayaka and Traveler both talk about how easy and natural it is to fight alongside one another. She says that Traveler always listens to her worries, but she feels like she’s losing in their relationship by not listening enough to Traveler’s issues. A trusted retainer, sensing how close Traveler and Ayaka are, asks Traveler to look out for her. The Traveler is shown to feel most comfortable with Ayaka and her family while in Inazuma. They both understand what it’s like to feel distant from a sibling.

Good Morning: Oh, good morning, Traveler. ...Whenever I see you in the morning, somehow, it makes me feel like... today is going to be a good day.

Aspiration: Today, as in the past, I aspire to be somebody whom everyone can trust. But what motivates me is no longer the responsibilities I shoulder, or the expectations of other people. Rather, it is the fact that you are this kind of person, too.

More about Kamisato Ayaka V: […] unless I am mistaken, I trust that you will not take issue with this slight departure from convention on my part… That is to say... I'm a little tired, may I rest my head on your shoulder? Just for a moment.

Desires: […] But even so, shouldn't I still follow my dreams? Shouldn't I... share my true feelings with you?

Ascension: Our time together has been so pleasant that I am fearful of losing what I have gained. I'm sorry, I must compose myself.

Kamisato Ayaka: At least, that's a romantic way of approaching this topic [poetry].

Traveler: I feel the same way.

Kamisato Ayaka: More importantly... I hope that, between the two of us, we need not be concerned with our identities...

Kamisato Ayaka: I'll just think of you as... my closest confidant.

Kamisato Ayaka: Being able to enjoy tea with my closest confidant — it feels like I'm in a dream...

(Closest confidant...)

Kamisato Ayaka: ...

Kamisato Ayaka: Can I... Hold your hand?

Ayaka (during her story quest): I will always be here for you as your... Ahem! As your friend. I will always support you.

Ayaka (during her story quest): I need to explain myself. I got a little nervous back there and... -I just made up any old excuse. But don't think of this as me taking you sight-seeing, please! I brought you here because… because I genuinely wanted to spend time with you.

Ayaka (during the Warrior’s Spirit Event): [Explaining that she was stressed out about a situation, but had decided against sending a letter to Traveler to ask their opinion on it.]

Traveler: We're friends, you can have my advice anytime. / I'd be happy to help however I can.

Ayaka: You've helped me many times before, and you've always lent me your ear when I speak about my troubles. But if I'm always turning to you for help, it almost feels like you're somehow besting me. Hehe, is it strange for a friend to think that way?

Traveler: Not at all. / I understand how you feel.

Ayaka: Thank you. I was really delighted to learn that you also entered the competition…

Traveler (during the Warrior’s Spirit Event, after Ayaka shows them her Fontaine outfit): This look really suits you. / It's a beautiful outfit and it suits you perfectly.

Ayaka: (during the Warrior’s Spirit Event, about a duel they just won together): Although the audience members might not have noticed, there were many moments where I would've been in trouble if it weren't for you by my side drawing away the opponent's attacks. Without you, it would've been impossible for me to win on my own. It's just as I expected, my swordsmanship is still far from your level.

Traveler: Ayaka, you helped me many times as well. / You're being too modest, Ayaka.

Ayaka: Really? Hearing you say that makes me want to spar with you all of a sudden. To tell you the truth, l've been hoping for an opportunity to spar with you ever since we first met. That wish was half fulfilled today at the exhibition match.

Traveler: Next time, we'll find a chance to go a few rounds.

Ayaka: Sure. But... until then, make sure you take good care of your sword. If I ever manage to steal it one day, your life will also be in my hands. Hehe... I've always wanted to say something like that. Did it sound strange?

Traveler: It sounded very much like Miss Orlith. / It was cute.

Ayaka: […] It's precisely because we're friends that we should spar often and learn from each other.

(Also, hoyoverse did NOT need to frame their conversation like this. Between the setting sun???? Crazy.)

Wanderer

The Traveler and the Wanderer are both parallels and ideological foils. They have both been betrayed and abandoned by family and loved ones, doomed to travel and wander the world in order to understand it better because of that.

But the Wanderer has learned humanity’s cruelty during these travels, mostly in the Fatui. He believes humans to be evil and self-serving, and so he acts that way too. And as an immortal, finds mortal limited lifespans cruel and unfair, clutching onto his grief and anger in a means to cope with what he cannot control.

Meanwhile, the Traveler has learned the beauty of humanity during their travels. They believe in the inherent goodness in everyone, and so they act that way. Curious and sensitive, like Wanderer before his three betrayals, even though Traveler has arguably been through just as much hardship as Wanderer (which may be a reason Wanderer held contempt for Traveler in the past). The Traveler is also an immortal being and knows of the reality of limited mortal lives. But instead of seeing it as cruel, Traveler sees the beauty in mortals living free and learning and growing in their limited lifetimes.

Their ideologies are in direct conflict. The Traveler’s ideology has led them to getting hurt often, while the Wanderer’s ideology has led him to being isolated. They have a lot to learn from one another. They have parallel scenes of saving one another in Wanderer’s story quest, maybe to allude to this.

AND, with the Wanderer having erased himself from everyone’s memory except the Traveler, the Traveler now is the only person to know the real Wanderer. Not only do they know all the evil Wanderer has done, (led to the death of Teppi which Traveler was famously angry about, tried to kill Nahida, etc), they know Wanderer’s history (seeing the flashbacks in Wanderer’s archon quest), and briefly met a version of Wanderer that is most like his personality before the betrayals. Traveler knows all sides of Wanderer, and is still his friend. Wanderer is perplexed by this, often expressing it in voicelines. But this means Traveler knows him the most, they own part of his identity as well, as Wander has allowed them to give him a new name. A new name that he has not let anyone use except the Traveler, preferring to go by “Hat Guy” in the Akademia.

The Summertide Scales and Tales events seems to have tipped Wanderer and Traveler over from reluctant allies, to friendly rivalry. While still being weary of him, the Traveler can’t help but seek Wanderer’s presence because they enjoy learning about his vastly differing perspectives on life. The Wanderer respects them because of their vast strength and knowledge. He has also presented Traveler with flowers once. Wanderer got his vision— the embodiment of his sense of freedom, the vessel of his new life— by saving the Traveler. Only by saving them did he free himself from his past and was able to start over. That’s kinda crazy lowkey.

About us, Rivals: So, you're still stewing over our run-ins from before? Huh. Well, what are you going to do about it? Take your time. I'm in no hurry.

(“Oooo you wanna kiss me so bad ooooo I’m in your head”)

About us, Collaborators: I'll never be one of the good guys. I'm just here to pay my dues after what you've done for me. But what about you? Shouldn't you come up with some excuse for our meetings? If one of your friends mistakes you for collaborating with the enemy, you're on your own.

(He makes the same excuses to be around Nahida, though his lore explains he does truly admire her. Just saying.)

About Damselette: Let me ask: what should you do if you were to encounter a "damsel" who is oblivious and innocent at any given time, and unconcerned and unfeeling in any given situation? If it were me, I could at least challenge her to a fight. But if it were you... with your conscience, I would stay away from her.

(He’s calling Traveler kind-hearted, calling out their optimistic ideology, and warding them away from danger with his more grounded/pessimistic ideology.)

Birthday: Give me your hand. Heh, there's no need to be nervous. I'm just taking you to a vantage point. How is it? The scenery here should be quite breathtaking. There's no need to thank me — I see little point in it.

(Wanderer): Thank you for trying to look out for me. Go get some rest.

Wanderer (his story quest): All you have to do is keep your pretty eyes open, and try not to fall behind.

Traveler (main Sumeru Archon quest, while they’re still enemies): Even if it means losing yourself, would you still want to become a god?

Wanderer: Hmph, those words almost make you sound like a friend who actually cares.

Wanderer, Imaginarium theatre: No, I don't want to "chat.” What are you making that face for? I thought you knew my deal by now. … *sigh*, Fine. You can talk, and I'll sit over there and listen. Happy now? .

Wanderer, after saving Traveler from falling to their death in the 4.8 summertide scales and tales event: Hmph, passed out from a little fall, did you? How fragile...

Wanderer, once Traveler woke up: Morning, sunshine. You were having a nice little dream there, weren't you? Not gonna lie, it was kind of adorable.

Jeht

Through the Golden Slumber world quest, it’s made very clear that the NPC Jeht is significantly [romantically] closer to the female Traveler Lumine. In the quest, they travel together for a time and become close. In a moment of crisis involving the Fatui, Jeht is ordered to kill Lumine, but refuses out of affection for her. She takes the punishment instead, and is offered to a Fatui scientist for experiments by her tribe. Jeht was told it was Lumine that betrayed her, and Lumine was told Jeht had betrayed the tribe, but neither of them chose to believe something bad about the other.

At the end of it all, Jeht chooses to fight by Lumine’s side over her other friends. Inspired by Lumine, Jeht decides to go on her own journey. Their goodbye is tearful. There is also White Day art of her giving Traveler a gift.

Lyney

Lyney has only known the Traveler for a short time, but they already have a checkered history. The Traveler trusts Lyney and his sister immediately after meeting them, hangs out with him for a few days, and defends him in murder trial. Only for it to be revealed Lyney was part of the Fatui, who the Traveler has an even worse history with, having killed their friends and put Traveler and their companions in mortal peril many times.

Lyney offers an apology and some of the truth, but the Traveler is still cold with him and brushes him off, believing themselves to be betrayed (and likely influenced by mixed feelings of seeing such close twins). Despite openly admitting to having difficulty with opening up, Lyney makes the effort to be open and truthful with the Traveler during his story quest, rebuilding trust between them. Lyney puts in extra effort to be honest, because he truly wants the Traveler to like him. He gives the Traveler a rainbow rose by the end of it, which even his sister marks as odd, because it represents passion and romantic love in Fontaine. His sister asks the Traveler to “protect that flower for her,” likely alluding to Lyney.

The Traveler trusts him after this enough to include him in the main quest again. Lyney remarks multiple times about how he feels close with the Traveler, how he enjoys talking with them, how the Traveler’s eyes shine like topaz and Lyney could never lie to such beauty. There’s also official White Day art of Lyney giving the Traveler chocolates.

In Arlecchino's story quest, he’s implied to have talked in detail about the Traveler to his other siblings, and is eager for the Traveler to like them. He is hesitant to involve the Traveler in family business, wanting to keep them safe and saying he will protect the Traveler with his life. The Traveler similarly shows the desire to protect Lyney, stepping in between him and his Father during conflict.

They resonate with one another concerning their twin siblings. Lyney having almost lost Lynette, and the Traveler being separated from their sibling. For the Traveler, this grew from jealousy to admiration, as they see Lyney caring so greatly for his family, a trait Traveler shares. Traveler understands and respects Lynsey’s loyalty to his (fatui) family, and would not be surprised if and when that loyalty drives them apart.

While they are close now after much effort rebuilding trust, they are both silently aware their friendship has an expiration date. Traveler’s goals contradict the Fatui. And with Lyney declaring his loyalty to the Knave as her successor, and this mysterious Fatui scheme the House of the Hearth have been roped into, they both know it’s just a matter of time before circumstance sees them on opposing sides of the battlefield. Though it remains unaddressed for now as they try to enjoy the time they have left together.

Hello: […] Well... Hmm, your eyes are like topaz, precious, pure, and lovely. I like them!

When it snows: Achoo! Phew... I've heard some say that when you sneeze, it means that someone's thinking about you. Is it Lynette, I wonder? Or... is it you?

Good Morning: C'mon, just five more minutes... Huh? Oh! It's you! I thought it was the radiance of the sunlight on my skin that I felt — turns out it was your radiance all along!

About Lyney, sweet talker: I should probably emphasize again that I'm rarely so open with anyone — I guess it's because you're not just anyone.

More about Lyney I: It seems we're both keenly interested in each other. Well, know that the honor is mine! Haha, relax. I couldn't ever tell lies to your mesmerizing eyes — not even if I tried!

More about Lyney V: […] Sometimes I think people would feel sorry for the real me. Do you? *sigh* Or do you find my little games absurd?

(Awwe he cares about what Traveler thinks.)

Ascension: Doing all this for me... Are you trying to steal this magician's heart, by any chance? Well, in that case, congratulations, my dear apprentice — or should I say, "companion." For you have succeeded!

Lyney: It's almost impossible for me to lie to your face... Maybe it's because I can't bear to see that hurt expression of yours.

Lyney: Say, why don’t you look at my hat? Do you see anything different about it?

Huh... Don't think there's any difference.

Lyney: Ah, but that just means you need to look at it more carefully! Just come a bit closer.

Well, alright then.

Lyney: […] No, the whole thing was misdirection.

Lyney: I just played a little trick, and stole something of yours. And after that, I also slipped a card into your bag.

Lyney: Now, can you guess what I stole from you?

My heart?

Lyney: A most unexpected answer! I have to say, even my heart has begun to race too.

Lyney: What I actually stole, however, was your "attention." Even though it's not nearly as valuable as your heart, it's still very important to us magicians nonetheless!

Lyney: […] Anyway, I just want to find a warm, free, and peaceful home for all of my animal assistants.

Lyney: A place where they'll always enjoy care and being lovingly looked after, with no need to worry about food or shelter...

Lyney: To be perfectly honest with you, this [Traveler’s teapot home] is by far the best choice for them that I know of... but I wouldn't want you to feel pressured to take them in, or to persuade you using honeyed words.

Lyney: Good morning, (Traveler)!

Lyney: It would be great if I could see you every morning.

Lyney (during Arleccino’s story quest when Traveler says they’re staying to help): I... just... Thank you. I was really hoping to keep you out of it, but even if I could think of some other reason to turn you away, I'm not sure I could convince you. I know things could turn dangerous, so I promise you this from now on, I'll protect you like my life depends on it.

Lyney (main Fontaine archon quest): Traveler, Paimon, I hope you enjoy the rest of the show. There may be a lot of people watching tonight, but you alone are my true witnesses.

Lyney (Receiver of Friends From Afar Event): Hehe, or maybe your cooking is simply too delicious to resist. The next time our paths cross in Fontaine, you'll have to fire up your cooking skills for my other siblings as well. How does that sound, oh great master chef?

Traveler: Whatever you say, oh great magician. / Whenever you're free, just set date!

Lyney: Oh yeah? Well then, I'll have to clear my schedule.

Lyney (his story quest I think?): I'll believe anything as long as it comes from you. So, please prove your prowess to me once again.

[aritsukemo]

New Neighbors | Tokito Twins ( Mostly Muichiro headcanons though )

A/N: My first headcanon wooo! I had fun making this but I kinda ran out of ideas towards the end so I apologize if the ending seems abrupt! I was thinking of making a second part of this that focuses more on Yuichiro's side of things but things are still undecided for now.

Credits: This was inspired by @shizukano's Albedo/Rubedo neighbor headcanon! I do not at all take credit for this idea!

Neighbor!Muichiro who recently moved into the house across from yours where an old couple once lived. You can't get a good view of him from your window on the second story of your home.. Maybe you should consider going over later to meet him?

Neighbor!Muichiro who ends up bumping into you on the way to school that following week. He had slept through his alarm, and after frantically throwing some clothes on, was running his fastest along the sidewalk and ends up tripping on his pants leg and right into you, who was just biking out of your driveway.

Neighbor!Muichiro who freaks out when you go tumbling off your bike. Getting up quickly only to ramble out apologizes and pleas to not get mad at him for the mistake while he helps you up.

Neighbor!Muichiro who's relieved when you tell him not to get so worked up and that you aren't mad. Thank goodness, he thinks.

Neighbor!Muichiro who finds out you're going the same way as him and ends up catching a ride on your little bike which gains a few looks from your neighbors.

Neighbor!Muichiro who's long black and teal blows majestically through the wind as he thanks you for the ride and promises to pay you back next time..whenever that is.

Neighbor!Muichiro who smiles when you give him your name and compliments it without much thought to it. He thinks it really suits you!

Neighbor!Muichiro who finds out you go to the same school as him and makes the cutest surprised expression you've ever seen! He was like, 'You go here too?! :O'

Neighbor!Muichiro who waves his hand when you enter his class, hoping that you would get the memo and come sit with him.

Neighbor!Muichiro who grins from ear to ear when you finally walk over and sit down in the seat beside his and greet him for the second time while you pull out your pens, pencils, and notebook.

Neighbor!Muichiro who's so excited to talk with you more that he can't stop himself from bombarding you with questions and ends up getting in trouble with the teacher. He went beet red from embarrassment..

Neighbor!Muichiro who needs help in order to escape his classmates who surround and question him about his life, compliment him on his appearance, and invites him to sit with them at lunch.

Neighbor!Muichiro who breathes a sign of relief when you come to his rescue and helps him get out of class.

Neighbor!Muichiro who thanks you for your help and immediately accepts when you ask if he wants to sit with you and his friends.

Neighbor!Muichiro who's a little nervous to meet your friends for the first time only to almost immediately click with them once he sits down. ( He seems to get along with Tanjiro the most, you're a little jealous )

Neighbor!Muichiro who gets offered a homemade cupcake by Tanjiro's sister, Nezuko and politely turns it down. Turns out he's not a fan of sweets.

Neighbor!Muichiro who pouts when he finds out that you only have one class together. He was hoping to spend the whole day with you..

Neighbor!Muichiro who offers to walk you to class despite having no clue of the layout of the building. He ends up fifteen minutes late to class..

Neighbor!Muichiro who ends up getting detention for being late and can't walk home with you like he wanted :(

Neighbor!Muichiro who got up surprisingly early one morning. Usually you have to come over and knock on his window or door to wake him up..

Neighbor!Muichiro who you greeted that morning only to be greeted back with an irritated glance and a scoff. How odd..

Neighbor!Muichiro who's voice was a little deeper than usual when he declined your offer for a ride to school for the first time since he moved here a few weeks ago. He even insulted your bike!

Neighbor!Muichiro who yelled at you when you followed after him as if you were intentionally doing so. You were just taking your usual route to school..

Neighbor!Muichiro who's outfit seemed oddly put together and way less baggy than usual. Everything he wore seemed ironed to perfection and he wore his hair up in a neat ponytail. Does he have some kind of event today that he didn't tell you about?

Neighbor!Muichiro who went the opposite way as you and ends up skipping your only class together.

Neighbor!Muichiro who ignores all of your attempts at calling him over to your lunch table and instead chooses to sit at Genya's table on the other side of the cafeteria. ..Is he avoiding you?

Neighbor!Muichiro who ruined your appetite from how worried he made you. I mean, how could you eat when your friend is acting like a complete stranger towards you? ( Tanjiro made you eat a roll before lunch was over )

Neighbor!Muichiro who confuses you greatly when he enters your math class that afternoon and takes a seat in one of the front desks.

Neighbor!Muichiro who quietly scribbles notes into his notebook as the class progresses, paying keen attention to everything taught that day.

Neighbor!Muichiro who makes an appearance in all your afternoon classes and not just your math class. Once again quietly scribbling in his notebook and paying close attention to everything spoken from the teacher.

Neighbor!Muichiro who rolls his eyes when he's walking home and notices you tailing him, mumbling something along the words of 'Annoying stalker' before speeding up.

Neighbor!Muichiro who has you overthinking all night every night for the next couple of days about everything only to return back to normal like nothing happened.

Neighbor!Muichiro who's confused when he's running to school because you didn't wake him. Did you forget? If so, he understands. He has those days often.

Neighbor!Muichiro who sits down beside you after being scolded by the teacher and furrows his brows when he notices you avoiding eye contact.

Neighbor!Muichiro who passes you a note asking you what's wrong only for you to hesitantly hand him a note that replies 'Nothing, don't worry about it'.

Neighbor!Muichiro who gives you a confused look when you ask him if he did the math homework in which he replies with he didn't because he doesn't take math.

Neighbor!Muichiro who shows up to your morning class only to skip all of your shared afternoon classes. When you asked him about it on the bike ride home, he gave you a confused look. He even asks if the stress of school is getting to you! Are you seriously losing it???

Neighbor!Muichiro who leaves you speechless one day when he greets you with his double in tow. He shouts a small 'Hey!' with his usual smile and an eager wave which causes the boy walking next to him to click his tongue.

"Hey, L/n! Sorry I kept you waiting but I got Yuichiro to join us this time!"

"..Huh..?"

"..What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost or something, hehe..~"

"Who.. Tokito, who is this?"

"You don't know already? This is my brother, Yuichiro."

Neighbor!Muichiro who apparently had an identical twin you never knew about. Something you never once suspected, ever.

Dividers were made by me, pictures used are from Pinterest

[bl00dblight]

SO SORRY I'VE BEEN DEAD Y'ALL!! To make up for that: Doopliss plush has been acquired

(Made by Alanasdesign on Etsy)

[dkniade]

Hey, you know the two imposter Albedos from version 2.3 Shadows Amidst Snowstorms? The real Albedo and the prototype Albedo are synthetic humans alchemically created by “Gold” Rhinedottir as part of her Primordial Human Project. The Fellflower Albedo is a mutated Cryo Whooperflower made by the prototype Albedo during the event.

Between the real Albedo (the Kreideprinz), the primordial/prototype Albedo (the failure that was left in Durin’s stomach), and the Fellflower/corrupted Whooperflower Albedo (the Cryo one that attacked the team)—

[daistea]

am i using this box as a way to talk to other anons? YES!!

same anon who wanted to yap about you and dropped a lore bomb on my oc. i am so happy hearing someone also having a false human oc or an artificial human because okay i know i shouldnt lore drop because suspense and i want to write a fanfic but whatever.

my ocs are as well artificial humans or false humans however not made by the dungeon lord and more created by someone that is from the (pre-dungeon) golden country however died. id say they're magnum opuses (but we have the jizz fairy cough), so i'd rather say they're a mix of alchemy and technology that the alchemist tried to make which worked. there are 4 of them and they are semi-immortal however this is due to the fact that they are machinery and magic that kept their mortality long. this is important because the youngest sibling is outside of the dungeon while the oldest are in the dungeon helping the mad mage.

and to answer your question, i dont have names yet and i only correspond to them the 4 stages of alchemy: nigredo, albedo, citrinitas, and rubedo. i do not want to name them these stages for creativity's sake. though, i sadly cannot draw and is still trying to fixate on what they looked like (i have a hard time because i mostly gravitate more on lore). i am also still constructing it so yipey !!

i will explain in the next days on mithrun and the eldest's dynamic and i am so sorry for yapping, i get excited when i hear someone else's lore and i over tend to ramble. you guys are so cool and i still go GAHGHEUDEK

YOURE THE COOL ONE!!!!!!!

I like this story I think it’s lovely! Are they.. made of.. jizz………….. I mean I guess we’re all made of that technically

Also pls tell me more! I’d like to hear it 💕

[icedkoi18]

Haha yay Alagadda headcanons

These are still wips, so they’re all over the place with some stupid stuff mixed in

Anyways enjoy

Might edit this every now and then

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Citizens in general

- Semi-aquatic

- Most of them have multiple body parts (like multiple arms, heads, etc.)

- Most of them are non-binary

Nigredo/Dyo/035

- Really fond of anything morbid (Like knives, corvids, spiders, snakes, etc)

- Multiple arms

- Will crawl on the walls just to scare people, they think it’s funny

- 2nd tallest

Citrinitas

- Shortest

- Will give you a free palace of wrath pass if you let him ramble on about why classical music is the best music ever

- Has a pet kitten, they’re inseparable

Rubedo

- 3rd tallest, but very similar to Nigredo

- Will give you free wine if you let him talk about how grapes are grown and turned into wine. They love talking about that

- Has a snake, they’re also inseparable

- The bigger the hat, the better

Albedo

- A priest, or a pope. Whichever I draw them as lol

- Likes guns. He has a shotgun in his room

- Also likes knowledge and books. As always

- Close ties with the Wanderer’s Library

- Obv the tallest

- Scared of the dark

- Likes goth music

- Emo-er than Dyo

- Also has close ties with the Cogwork Orthodox Church

- They have ties with a lot of GoIs

The Ambassador/701

- Jealous of Albedo because he’s the tallest

- Has a collection of heels, platforms too

- Scared of spiders, don’t ask

- Goes by anything, will respond to anything. Doesn’t mean you don’t get consequences tho

- Close ties with Yaldabaoth

The Hanged King/Hastur

- Close ties with the Scarlet King + the daevites

- Dyo is still his bestie

- Still can’t do jack-shit

- Can walk around, but he doesn’t want to lol

049

- Goes by Doc, Florence, or Flo

- Has wings, but he doesn’t use them at all. Just for cosmetics

- Sharp beak and nails/talons/claws for self defense

[anemoarchonhoe]

I think EOS reader should just use their fist as a weapon.

Physical damage, close range catalyst.

Also what do you like about Venti? Maybe your followers can give you reccomendations on who else to write if we know?(based on your writers block)

I've retconned so many stuff about EoS!Reader with my discord friends lmao

Like I believe I mentioned that EoS!Reader would be a claymore user, but I decided to change it to a spear user. Then I reworked their past so much that they became a fucking god with one biological child with Venti and two adoptive children (Rubedo/Dorian and Kuni, respectively).

I just want to ramble about EoS!Reader and Venti's little baby shsjsjsk and maybe also Niwa, yeah. Basically the dead male NPCs, except Tomo. Niwa, Teppei, Bard. uwu

[dirusflor]

I keep saying I need to draw Bloodening form Malzeno!Rubedo and I never do but if this burst of motivation can keep doing its thing then wellllll