#who up overyapping...

[fortunefool]

selena

“aside from that… well, you know. i’ve just been hanging out. trying to have a little fun when i can. you should go to the club with me sometime—it'd be better with you.” a quick pause, then, “what about you? anything exciting? i want to hear it all.”

if seen right now, one would think they're two peas in the pod. they're not. but they could be. sera knows it's impossible, yet she dreams of it nonetheless. a kind soul like selena doesn't need someone with an ability so dangerous in her life; it's why sera hopes she can orchestrate a temporary stay. the older woman is aware of her shortcomings, of how her eyes pool in black hues and she has no control over where or who the bad luck strikes. worst of all, the blame is hers even when she doesn't mean it.

she lets herself indulge, it's a taste test of what their friendship could be. with the match in their steps and just how easy it is to be in selena's presence, sera finds the taste to be bittersweet. her focus is on the sweetness, chooses to ignore the rest.

"you've got a job? that's so great, congrats!" the candour can be felt when she flexes her arm, a brief squeeze, a way to bring selena closer and applaud her for the achievement. "not many hours, close enough, remote work," she trails the perks off into a pause, "i think you're living the dream!" it's a lighthearted remark, but she knows how much the job must mean to selena. that's enough of a reason to praise it, no matter how mundane it might seem to others.

"so you're saying you're going to the club without me?" petulant, just to get a reaction out of selena, hopefully a giggle for the banter. it doesn't last long, it can't linger for too long or her joke won't look like one anymore. sera's eager to answer selena's question anyway. "well... not sure how exciting it is, but ... i've learned i have a cousin on campus. i'll let you guess, of course. besides that, just hanging out with friends here and there, when time allows it. playing around with the luck manipulation... that's that!" the answer is cut short, by accident, having reminded herself of why she can't risk befriending selena.

fortunately, even though she has guided them off campus, the restaurant is nearby. it's quiet when they enter, warmer than the winter outside, and the silence gets perturbed only when they move some chairs to sit down. the menu's content lists off various dishes, ranging from traditional korean meals to usual staples, chicken, fries, anything and anywhere in between. this is the perk of this family-owned place, they are willing to cook anything for the students nearby.

"it's on me, by the way. you're my junior, i have to treat you." the woman means it, she makes it clear while getting comfortable in her seat. "to celebrate your new job!" sera adds. "what d'you want to eat, lovely?"

[wizardandpirate]

Last yap session on my lil' Doey AU before I post either art or a writing snippet, just something more creative than only My Thoughts.

Mainly wanted to yap real quick about scenarios like what each of them would do if they got sick and what I think the family dynamics are like:]

I yapped a LOT so if you enjoy the AU maybe just read small bits of this at a time and come back to read more later. Idk. Sorry for overyapping💔💔 Main info post for the AU linked in the pinned post on my account. These are pretty much all about a version of the AU where they escape together.

Dynamics

I feel like after all this time, Kevin has somewhat respect for Matthew. They shared a body and maybe even thoughts, so I think that's the only person who's authority would get through to him. Not that he'd always fully listen, but I think he'd know anything Matthew asks of him is out of the goodness of his heart. Probably one of his few certainties being that his brothers wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him, even if that's sometimes a hard thought to process.

Kevin might see a little bit of his younger self in Jack and therefore want to protect him in the ways he wasn't protected. I think after they got separate bodies he'd recognize him more as a little brother and less just another person sharing his body. I headcanon that Kevin has some sort of sensory issues related to sound, as the cause of his outbursts seems to stem from people talking too much and it being "too loud," so I honestly feel like he would be the best at understanding when someone is overwhelmed. So he'd probably be very careful with Jack and mentally list anything that could overstimulate him easily, to help avoid those things. It seems to me like Kevin was mainly a "problem child" because people punished rather than understood him, and maybe he wasn't always so angry/violent, and wants to protect Jack from the same fate.

Matthew and Jack are just a classic big brother little brother duo. Jack always running to him and sometimes Kevin (which he tries to less in worry of bothering him) for comfort. He might accidentally treat him more like a father figure than a brother which I could see stressing out Matthew a lot on accident.

The three of them together are just brothers who care for each other very much. I think sometimes they'd try and hide this from the player because of the lingering fear of once you show attachment, an adult will punish you with it. But they'd overall just stay very close together, not wanting to let each other out of their sight. Scared something would happen to the others if they're not there:(

Jack and Kissy would be adorable siblings I think. Both of them, while not intentionally trying to do so, would probably cause messes. Jack would get overexcited and encourage something like making a tower out of glass cups and neither of them would realize the risk until it falls and breaks. Kissy would carry him around a lot I think, and enjoy tossing a ball between them or trying to draw together.

Kevin and Kissy would probably be the good old "make my sister cry and your funeral won't be open casket" vs "hi this is my very cool brother isn't he the sweetest?:]" I don't think they'd hang out a ton but they'd probably check in on each other a lot. Make a lot of gifts for each other too. Kissy is probably more observant from being unable to speak and more able to listen, so I imagine she'd pick up quickly on Kevin's aversion to loud noises and ask the player if they had anything noise canceling to help him. Kevin would find a shiny rock or bracelet and bring it back to her.

Matthew and Kissy I can't think of a specific dynamic for. Just that they're close siblings, and Matthew is usually the one to help Kissy feel better when she's upset. They both seem to be characters that would sacrifice themselves easily so maybe they'd help balance each other out from that like "your worth doesn't come from how well you can protect them."

All four of them are literally just the best of siblings okay. I love them so much. They call care for each other so deeply and just want a world where the others are happy.

The player and Kissy would bond the quickest in terms of family dynamics. I imagine the player, regardless of gender ofc, would like dressing up with her in jewelry and skirts and stuff. Finding clothes that fit her might be hard, but skirts and bows seem to make her happy. One of the missed parts of her childhood the player is giving back. Maybe someone would somehow see Kissy and run away screaming, to which the player is just, "EXCUSE ME?? That is my DAUGHTER/SISTER/NIECE and she is BEAUTIFUL and deserves THE WORLD. FUCK YOU."

The Player and Matthew might have an oddly strained relationship at first. Matthew would treat it sort of like a business arrangement, or a deal. He keeps the others in line and does what the player says, and the player protects them all in exchange. They can't exactly go outside looking as they are. Once he notices the player taking on "his" role more, he might feel kind of worthless and kind of just sit in a corner for a day or two wondering why he's even needed. I think eventually he'd come to realize the player loves and sees him as family, having trouble accepting it and feeling selfish for wanting that. Wondering if people who let their families die deserved more family. It would be slow, but maybe one day he could understand he's a kid too, and deserves to be one.

Kevin would most certainly resent The Player for a long time, being the very last to have any faith in them. I feel like he'd given up on adults being good or understanding a long time ago. I think it would take months and months, and something like him getting sick before he slips up with a thought or word and realizes he has begun to trust them. This would undo pretty much all progress for a little bit, at least until the player manages to work it out with him and explain that as hard as it is, and as dumb as it may feel, he needs an adult to trust. Once, after a very, very long time, he finally somewhat accepts he cares for The Player, I think he'd get accidentally clingy. Upset when they leave and assuming the worst still, like they won't come back for him. Would watch them from corners and stuff a lot. I think he probably expresses love through directing his rage away from a person and instead towards whatever could hurt them. Maybe The Player would try and learn a sport for him considering he was mentioned to be physically active and would probably like them. Mostly I think what Kevin would need out of their dynamic is validation that he is enough, more than a simple "problem child," and perfect the way he is.

Jack might be the second quickest to bond with The Player in a family way. I think he wouldn't notice himself trusting them or viewing them as family until he slips up and accidentally calls them something like dad, sister, uncle, etc. In the case he sees them parentally I think he might feel like he's betraying his dead parents. In any other case it might be slightly easier for him to accept, but his fear of adults would get in the way a lot.

A very, very traumatized and confused family, but a family none the less. I think they'll be okay:]

Sick Ideas

Jack - I feel like he'd be very out it. Constantly mumbling about wanting his parents and talking about how sorry he is. Depending on the severity might begin to think he's back in the labs and think the player is trying to hurt him:c Kissy would probably spend most of her time letting him sleep on her until he got better. Matthew and Kevin, after so many losses, would probably both be so on edge and terrified of losing him.

Matthew - I think this scenario goes for any of them, I just feel like if he got sick it would be under a combo of self resentment, stress, and actual illness, so he would need the most help. The Player would end up having to seek out a doctor at some point, because they can only do so much. Since they all have medical trauma he'd probably beg and beg not to see a doctor, not to be torn apart and opened up again. I think that might push him to actively seek the player for comfort, because he's so terrified of what a doctor might do to him. Matthew would also deny himself as being sick for as long as he possible could, probably until the point of passing out.

Kevin - Like Matthew, he'd probably firmly deny being sick, and do so until the point of passing out. The difference is they'd force Matthew into a bed to pass out in, Kevin would basically go missing, hiding himself in a room and being found on the floor. The idea of being babied or cared for likely disgusts him, since so much resentment had built up around that stuff. I think at some more horrible point in the sickness, he'd accidentally say something like "[mom/dad/uncle/sister etc], it hurts so much. Help." And then get really salty about saying that out loud.

Kissy - Definitely would be the most willing to seek out help, but also suffer from medical trauma and refuse to take medicine. Would probably be very clingy and hugging a pillow the whole time.

The Player - Absolutely in denial that they're sick until the kids are forced to get a neighbor or somebody to come help. All of them would probably be living with the fear of losing The Player, staying close to them at all times and just hoping they'll get better soon. I imagine The Player might also feel immense guilt for being sick, because the kids would have to take care of themselves a lot more while they recovered.

HOLY YAP SESSION

BUT MY THOUGHTS?? EXIST NOW AT LEAST???

I hope that was fun to read. Might go back and edit spelling or wording later. Or even add more. Who knows. Hopefully the last yap before actual content🙏 (lest the angel known as mental health fall again and embrace the form of sadness and no motivation)

[alymango]

Okay this is getting out of hand WHO THE FUCK SAID THAT

Do you not realize how Sevika's relation develop towards jinx?? After silco's loss Sevika is literally struggling and yet SHE DID NOT SURRENDER JINX LIKE. "we do not give up our people" YES she's loyal to ZAUN but besides that SHE LET HERSELF be open up to jinx slowly and guide her like a behalf of silco's order DO NOT EVEN SAY THAT. EVER. (I'm crashing out fr) they're more like an auntie like relationship. You remember that one scene from season two after the fight between Vi and jinx and the bigass fan was open (like an exhaust or something from the grey) SHE WAS THERE. SHE WAS FUCKING THERE CRADLING JINX AND ISHA UNDERNEATH HER

And whoever made that post you better count your fucking days because I'm coming over and overyapping you into the bullshit you decide to enter

BITCH EXCUSE THE FUCK OUT OF ME HELOOOO?????THEY ARE A FAMILY???