^^ @squidsandthings Here's the thing, but from Chuuya's pov!
Next week. Next week would mark the anniversary of the flags Death.
How many years had it been? Too many. Far too many. He should be rotting next to them, his decaying flesh revealing the monster beneath his skin.
...
He swore he would be easier on himself this year. But It's too late...maybe next year. He planned to drown himself in the sensation of wine, maybe go get some flowers for their grave.
They would call him sappy, but it eased the pain. Turned the storm into more of a strong breeze, eased the churning in his stomach.
In a few minutes, it was decided. He would buy some flowers and bring them some of their favorite things. Motorcycle oil, a deck of cards, whatever they seeked.
Without warning, a gentle tap on his shoulder sent him into a spiral.
Who's there? Are they planning to attack me? What do they want? Are they dangerous?
He was trained for this. Always the sharp and cunning soldier. Without hesitation he activated his ability and sent the person flying.
It didn't sound right. He knew what the enemies sounded like as they hit the wall. It was a heavy sound, a thunk that shook him everytime he did it. But this was softer, a lighter sound. Almost like...
A child.
That couldn't be it, he glanced over- and puked right down in front of him. It was a child, a boy with blonde hair. It took him a moment to recognize it, but it was the farmer.
Kenji Miyazawa. A sweet kid with a respectable ability. He seemed to respect Chuuya, something he couldn't wrap around.
But this wasn't how he should be. Already the air was thick with blood, bones popping out in ways they never should. He had to do something and fast.
"Shit- Kid!!! Get up, please, I need to know you're alive, please Kenji."
Even to himself his voice sounded pathetic, too desperate and wracked with despair. It hasn't been like this...since...since that day.
And suddenly he was back there. His friends groans of pains, the way he clinged onto them and was forced to watch helplessly as they died.
Its his fault. Again. Everyone he finds enjoyable is struck down and killed. He's cursed. A monster. He deserves to be isolated.
He snaps out of it once he notices the boy open his eyes. He couldn't do this...he can't be responsible for another death. He trembles, shaking under the weight of his guilt.
"Kenji...I didn't...I didn't mean to...I swear." He shouldn't be like this. He doesn't deserve to sound pathetic or scared. He did this, didn't he? Just like with everyone else.
"Kenji...please...please hold on" Even then he continues to whisper his pathetic words. He always was a failure at keeping promise wasn't he. Kenji seems to want to speak- but he can't say a word.
Chuuya can feel the touch of death looming around. It's cruel and sickeningly sweet, it fills any room it is. Chuuya would know.
Tears fills his eyes. He can't. There's nothing to do. It's far too late to save anyone. He fails another soul, and yet all he can do is sob.
Fucking Pathetic.
He stays there, his cries growing louder and louder. He can't breathe. He can't breathe. He can't breathe.
"I'm sorry"
Its quiet, but the words echo throughout his brain. Why is he apologizing to a demon? A God of calamity? The one responsible got all of this?
Before he can say any of this, Death receives its gift. The child is taken away, and all that's left is the unwanted soul, the one so corrupted no one will ever steal it. The raging soul. The one who wants it to be him, the one who stares death straight in the eye and is still ignores.
Perhaps his cries are heard from the heavens. But like always:
He's ignored.
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This is Astereus Starwake's permanent general callset and interaction guide for writing and plotting conveniences. Under read holds details of plot and dynamic potentials and wishlist to help create some ideas with how you want your muse to interact and connect with the system. Our interest checker is located here if you'd like to provide us details for us to keep in mind for our interactions and the Starwake System's important portrayal record for our writing partners to note of is here.
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STORYLINE STATUS ( updated as of 04/14/24 ) :
As of April 1, 2024, in the beginning of Antineon Hieraeon Saga 1 Season 5, Astereus is currently imprisoned, so currently, all new interactions and dynamics will be established prior to S1S5. This is when Astereus is investigating on the entities that are people's shadows and reflections that grew sentient and killed their respective sources, controlled by a Godteller ( a being from race of amorphous forces that are part of the Narrative ) known as the Breaker. Meanwhile, the Infernal Infinity have been attempting to kill xem, with an assassin named Antiafter paid to end xyr life for good. Astereus also handles exorcising Metaeide ( a malicious spiritual race created by the Godtellers that manifests after individuals' personal fear and traumas, but can only be seen by Antigods like Astereus ).
───── Note Astereus' verse will be our writing partner's main use of their muse's, but its storyline will still correspond to xyr series’ current canon arc in some degree. Here is the list of Astereus' currently written verses.
Storyline based plot ideas that your muse can partake in :
Your muse was asked by the Infernal Infinity to capture Astereus, dead or alive, for however price your muse wants them to exchange.
Your muse's shadow and / or reflection grows sentient and attempts to kill them before Astereus comes by to stop their attackers.
Your muse discovers, either by learning it themself or from Astereus, that Astereus is on investigation involving the shadows and reflections while searching for the Breaker. Micah insists they can't join the investigation for their safety but your muse still wants to help.
The Infernal Infinity knows your muse is linked to Astereus and attempts to harm / capture them to lure or hurt Astereus.
General plot ideas that your muse can partake in :
Astereus receives a prophecy about your muse or a vision / dream of their future.
A Metaeidos or group of Metaeide haunts your muse while appearing as their personal fears and / or traumas before Astereus comes into the image and attempts to exorcise your muse's manifested Metaeidos.
Astereus is asked to investigate / capture / confront other type of entities that are or were harming your muse.
Astereus walks into your muse's dream by accident or on purpose either as a first meeting and interact in the dream world for a while before meeting in person or as an occasion if acquainted.
Your muse discovers Astereus is an Antigod either through themself learning about it or hearing Astereus share by force, which can put your muse in danger since Antigods is a covert race that can't be known to any races.
Your muse is stumbles upon Micah who they're familiar with through the Everlove's and / or their creativity works such as xyr media roles and published literatures and connects with them over arts.
THE STARWAKE SYSTEM
The Starwake System ( Astereus Starwake as the older Starwakers' collective name ) is a group of alters inhabiting a singular body, in which Micah usually controls it and manages day-to-day life as the system's main host. There are five main Starwakers who are open to interactions : Micah ( Mike in verses where xe's a teen ), Phoebus, Philos, Phobos, and Cryael. Micah is the easiest Starwaker to interact with and establish connections due to xyr adaptability and opening nature with various kind of beings, hence xe's the default muse in terms of plotting and writing, but if you wish for your muse to also interact with the other Starwakers in any case, please let us know.
CRUCIAL NOTE : Phoebus is known to be distrusting and reserved, as Phobos is harsh and aggressive, and Philos tends to lie and be fleeting with relationships due to how the system was raised and treated that influenced each Starwaker’s traits, mindsets, and goals of caring and protecting the system. They will improve over time, but they will generally act more capricious and / or closed off to new individuals at first. We will not tone these traits down for convenience sake.
RELATIONSHIP GUIDE
Platonic relationships : Micah is always seeking friendships with anyone and everyone, having a highly bright and opening personality. The moment one meets xem, xe's likely already seeing them as a friend. Philos is also content to build and have friendships, though, she's more unreliable in comparison to Micah as she can be distant or fleeting if she feels the other can hurt her and / or the system. If confronted on, however, he can improve. Phoebus and especially Phobos needs time and patience to form trust before friendships can be built. It takes a small period for Phoebus to open up, but Phobos takes more longer, although Phobos generally approves and is likely to want to be with those who share its harsh and rebellious personality. Cryael doesn't seek friendships when it's always focused on professional situations, but non-professional relationships can be made if the other continues to interact with it in more personal / mundane settings.
Romantic relationships : Philos and especially Micah are the ones who will enter romantic relationships often, although Philos will want to date whoever Micah is with if he sees that he can be compatible with who xe's dating. Once again, it requires time and patience for Phoebus and Phobos to partake in romantic relationships, but Phoebus is a lot more cautious with this type of connection, so a lot of time is needed for them to be open to dating. [ Only 21+ writing partners can have their muse engage in this dynamic type with these Starwakers and romantic relationships must be done as a slow burn. ]
Sexual relationships : Only Micah, and especially Philos with Phobos engages in one night stands and friendships with benefits typed relationships with others. Philos is highly flirtatious and she along with Phobos enjoys sexual interactions, so these two will likely partake in this sort of relationship more while they don't mind / care if this connection doesn't develop beyond sexual based. Micah, also a Starwaker who loves sexual interactions, engages in friendships with benefits a lot more than one night stands while xe hopes to have realtionships built out of one night stands. [ Only 21+ writing partners can have their muse engage in this dynamic type with these Starwakers. ]
Antagonistic relationships : Phoebus, Philos and especially Phobos are the ones who commonly create antagonistic relationships. Philos is known to be irritating and mischevious that can annoy other individuals while Phobos is highly disrespectful and hostile, so they are bound to build relationships of conflicts because of their beliefs and personalities. Phoebus also create antagonistic relationships easily if the other's goals doesn't align with the system's or their own, especially if they hurt any of the Starwakers, especially Micah who they are most closest to and protective of. Micah will always attempt to avoid conflicts along with viewing and treating another as a rival or enemy, although xe will likely be more cautious and at unease if your muse is known to be affiliated with the Infernal infinity or they harm / kill people out of pleasure or because they see them lowly. Cryael doesn't care about having enemies on the other hand.
Familial relationships : Only Micah is the only Starwaker who is open to familial relationships, either as the one being taken as a younger familial figure or especially older. Micah enjoys taking care of children and xyr younger siblings while xe hold a special connection with the concept of family because of the Everlove who taught xem the true meaning of family, so xe's very much more happy to adopt anyone who needs and / or wants a familial figure as a parent or older sibling. Xe's also content to be taken as a child or younger sibling as long as the other doesn't underestimate xem.
Professional relationships : Cryael generally appears in professional settings with Micah, so both of them can have professional relationships based on them helping another on investigations or paranormal management. Micah and Cryael are also okay with the concept of mentorship with them teaching the other how to fight, defend, and use different weapons, as well as basic medical aid and herbs, although Micah will likely be the primary mentor due to Cryael's reserved nature.
Wished dynamic ideas :
Micah taking someone as their sibling or child while xe vows to make sure they'd have the happiest and most fulfilling life.
Phoebus having a friendship that can help them be more opening while learning that they don't always have to be the one to be responsible of caring the Starwake System and it's okay for them to have free time for themself and their interests and hobbies.
Phobos having a slow burn friendship with it slowly finding the genuine meanings of friendships and confidence in the thought that it deserves to have positive relationships as well.
Astereus having connections who they can bond over arts, dramas, and literature.
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