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Xeno Main Story: Chapter 11

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A few days after Xeno-san got injured.

Rina: … I’m done with the taping. I’ll go prepare breakfast. 

Xeno: Okay. 

(No one's here, right? This is a good chance…) 

That was how I had been supporting him in his daily life, in order to avoid putting a burden on his ankle. 

Despite that, due to his daily work and vigorous practice sessions, it wasn't possible to avoid worsening the injury. 

(It turns out… participating in the music festival with his ankle in this condition is too reckless after all.) 

(Xeno-san is insistent that it’s not a problem, but will he really be fine?) 

…

… The night before the music festival. 

Everyone wore grim expressions on their faces when they returned from rehearsal. 

Finn: Xeno, what was with your dance just now? You weren't focused at all.

Hugh: … Your tempo was off. 

Jace: There was an overall lack of sharpness in your moves. Maybe it was influenced by the dancing, but your vocals were lacklustre too. 

Xeno: … I won’t deny my mistakes. 

(It’s because he’s injured…) 

Ivy: This is very unlike you. It’s the first time you're making such mistakes. Is there something in mind troubling you?

Sakura: You should take this time to voice out your worries if any. The actual performance is tomorrow, I can’t be rest assured with you in this condition. 

I understood their uneasiness. 

As the centre of exe Creed, Xeno-san’s poor condition will inevitably affect the group as a whole.

Xeno: It’s nothing in particular. I merely lacked concentration. 

Sakura: Xeno… 

Finn: What the heck? Are you treating this performance like some kind of joke? 

Jace: You’re always lecturing us on it, but aren’t you the one who’s unfit to be a professional and lacks drive? 

Hugh: … I prefer the usual Xeno. 

Ivy: Why aren’t you saying anything? … Do you not trust us? 

(That's not…) 

The members’ reproachful words towards Xeno-san felt like stabs to my heart. 

Xeno: … I’ll perform perfectly tomorrow. You all will have no complaints then, right? 

With that, Xeno-san walked out. 

Finn: Tch! What was that attitude!? 

Jace: *sigh* This is annoying. 

Hugh: …

Ivy: I give up. The actual performance is tomorrow, and yet… 

The members looked irritated and disappointed.

(If this goes on, exe Creed will fall apart before the music festival.) 

Xeno-san was working so desperately… I couldn't stand hearing the members misunderstand him. 

(I can’t keep quiet any longer…!) 

Rina: Um… everyone, I have something to say. The truth is…! 

I made up my mind and told them the events that had led up to this. 

I told them everything; from him getting injured while protecting me, to hiding it and continuing with vigorous activities in his life…

Rina: It’s not that Xeno-san doesn’t have motivation, nor does he lack trust in all of you…! 

I desperately explained the situation as much as I could, hoping that he wouldn’t be misunderstood. 

In the end, the response I received was entirely unexpected. 

Finn: We already knew that sort of thing happened. 

Rina: Eh!? 

Hugh: His dancing… is always weird… 

Jace: At first, I was convinced by his poker face that he was fine. 

Jace: But still, whenever we’re together, I’d notice that he wasn’t in a good condition. On top of that, it even looks like it’s getting worse. 

Ivy: You’ve been behaving oddly these days too. I thought the two of you were hiding something from us. 

Rina: So that’s how it is… 

Rina: T-then why did everyone say those things earlier on? 

Ivy: Because Xeno is trying to hide his injury from us.

Jace: Just think of the kind of personality that guy has. If we were to say we’d give him a hand, do you think he’ll obediently accept our help?

Finn: He’ll most definitely reject it. That guy’s extremely stubborn and his pride is sky high. 

Rina: That’s… 

Sakura: As long as he doesn’t say it himself, the members can’t do anything about it. 

Ivy: That’s why we said those nasty things on purpose to force him into telling us what's going on with him. 

Hugh: … Although… it was no use… 

Jace: Yup, that plan was an utter failure. He didn’t even say a single word in response to those insults when this isn’t the time to show off his fortitude. 

Finn: Xeno’s stubbornness is far beyond our expectations. 

Rina: You guys… 

(I never expected that everyone already realised it long ago.) 

(They know Xeno-san better than I thought they did…) 

= Flashback Start =

Xeno: I can’t make a big deal out of this and drag the members down… I’ll follow through with this perfectly. 

= Flashback End =

Despite being meritocratic and strict, Xeno-san did properly take the members’ matters into consideration. 

Neither side communicated their feelings with the other side, which resulted in them not knowing what the other side felt. … That made me so frustrated, I couldn't stand it. 

(This can’t go on. For the sake of Xeno-san and everyone else, I should do whatever I can.) 

Rina: I’ll persuade Xeno-san. 

Jace: You?

Finn: Can you really do it? 

Hugh: Xeno… stubborn… 

Rina: I’ll manage! Absolutely! 

Ivy: … If it’s coming from you, maybe he’ll give a different response. 

Ivy: Got it. We’ll try persuading him again, but could you talk to him before that? 

Rina: Okay! 

With a strong mind, I made my way to where Xeno-san was. 

…

In the training room, he danced so hard as though he were trying to cast something off. 

Rina: Xeno-san. 

Xeno: Kawanaga? Get out, you’re disturbing my practice. 

He threw those cold words at me. If I were my old self, I would definitely feel intimidated. 

(But it’s different now.)

He held a passion and responsibility for his work that exceeded that of ordinary people, and his consideration towards the other members showed that… he had a truly warm heart. 

(I’m not afraid of him anymore because I know all that.)

Rina: No, I'm not leaving. So… you have to discuss it with everyone after all.

I absolutely must convey these feelings to him. … I spoke with my fists tightly clenched. 

Rina: I’m sorry… I told them about your injury. 

Xeno: What?

Rina: But everyone already noticed it before I told them. 

Xeno: !

Xeno-san wore a shocked expression, and I conveyed everyone's words to him. 

Rina: Everyone… they all know very well what kind of person you are, Xeno-san. 

Rina: On top of that, as your team members, they want to support you. 

Xeno: … Those guys? 

Rina: That’s right. You feel the same, don't you, Xeno-san? 

Xeno: What?

Rina: You understand all the other members too and have a strong bond with them, right?

Xeno: What are you talking about… there's no such thing. Those guys are nothing more than my team members. 

Xeno: To me, what matters most is whether they have what it takes to be on the team. That’s all. 

Rina: You acknowledging them as fellow members is proof of your bond. 

Rina: You recognise and understand each of the members’ personalities and skills. 

Rina: That’s exactly why you've been able to coordinate such splendid performances for the team, isn’t it? 

Xeno: !

exe Creed’s concerts brought out the member’s individuality, and yet they harmonise so flawlessly. 

Remaining well coordinated on stage without losing your individuality was extremely difficult to achieve. 

Rina: There’s no way you could have no bond with the members when you’re capable of taking all these factors into consideration before handing it to them. 

Xeno: …

Rina: You’re not alone, Xeno-san. exe Creed is a five member group. 

Rina: Have a proper discussion with everyone… you’ll surely be able to overcome this obstacle. 

Xeno: …

Xeno-san’s eyes wavered, he looked lost. 

I stared straight at him in hopes to grasp what was in his heart. 

Rina: Let’s work together with everyone else, okay? That way, the performance at the music festival will definitely be a success. 

Rina: exe Creed will shine even brighter. 

Rina: You’ll shine as bright as diamonds… no, EVEN BRIGHTER than diamonds! That’s for sure! 

At the same time I finished my words, the door to the training room opened. 

Ivy: We agree with her. 

Xeno: You guys… 

Ivy: Xeno, every one of us knows very well how earnest you are in your work. 

Ivy: We feel proud to be in a team with you. 

Xeno: Ivy…

Finn: You’re arrogant and always nagging at us, but I acknowledge your skills. 

Finn: Your performance on stage isn’t bad either. 

Jace: The part about arrogance is a bit rich coming from Finn, but I pretty much agree with him. 

Jace: I could never think so thoroughly about our performances like you do, and I also honestly think your singing is great. 

Xeno: Finn, Jace… 

Hugh: I like… Xeno’s dancing and singing… too… 

Hugh: I think he’s cool. … I’m happy when I dance with him. 

Xeno: Hugh… 

Sakura: It’s about time you put an end to this stubbornness.

Sakura: Don’t you think that only working as a team can achieve the “flawless performance” you speak of? 

Xeno: Sakura-san… 

Xeno-san’s eyes wavered with a troubled look. 

Xeno: … I never thought you guys would say those things to me. 

Rina: Xeno-san… 

Rina: I beg you. Please believe in them. Things will definitely go well. 

Xeno: … I wonder why, but I feel the same way too. 

Xeno: Until just a moment ago, I wouldn't agree even if I were told such things…

Xeno: …

Xeno-san heaved a deep sigh. The solemn expression on his face from earlier on was no more. 

He faced the members, looking as though he had been freed from the shadows. 

Xeno: … I believe you all have already heard it from her, but I injured my ankle a few days back. As this is unacceptable behaviour from a professional… I’m sorry. 

Xeno: My daily life aside, my injury has caused me to be potentially unable to pull off a flawless performance on stage tomorrow. 

Xeno: Therefore… will you guys help me? Your strength is needed to ensure a successful performance. … Please. 

He bowed his head as he spoke. 

(Xeno-san…) 

Ivy: Of course we will. We’re a team. 

Jace: Xeno asking for a favour is a super rare thing, it’d be a waste not to go along with it. 

Finn: Just who do you think I am? How could I possibly be unable to cover up such a minor issue? 

Hugh: … Change the choreography? I can do it. 

(You guys…!) 

The members looked really dependable as they responded to Xeno-san’s words with smiles. 

Xeno: You guys…

Xeno-san was at a loss for words, seemingly feeling somewhat moved by their response. 

Seeing everyone’s reactions, Sakura-san grinned and clapped his hands. 

Sakura: Alright. Now that it's been decided, let’s have a meeting! Let's overcome this pinch together. 

…

We wasted no time in starting the discussion.

Finn: How shall we change the choreography? 

Ivy: What about minimising Xeno’s dance moves? 

Hugh: Can’t… it’ll look too obvious and uncool… 

How can we make it look natural without compromising the quality of the choreography… while at the same time avoid putting a burden on Xeno-san? 

Amidst the exchanging of various opinions, I came up with an idea too. 

(As an outsider, I probably shouldn't butt in. But…) 

I gathered my resolve and voiced my opinion. 

Rina: Um… instead of only changing one part to cover up, how about making a whole new choreography instead?

Rina: One where Xeno-san doesn’t have many dance parts, but makes up for it by being the main vocalist. 

Rina: We’ll change the dance parts for the other members too and turn it into a special performance just for tomorrow, making it a talking point. 

Normally, my suggestion would sound absurd and out of place.

(But Xeno-san’s singing has a powerful presence that can overcome any feelings of discomfort.) 

(Even if we were to come up with an entirely new staging and choreography starting from now, they should be able to handle it.) 

Rina: Because it’s exe Creed, I believe you can do the impossible! 

The moment I said that… 

Sakura: Isn’t that great? Sounds interesting to me. 

Sakura-san nodded. As for the others…

Xeno: … Not bad. 

Ivy: I think it’s a good idea too. 

Hugh: Interesting…! 

Jace: A special performance, huh. It’s acceptable, I guess. 

Finn: That means I can be free to dance however I want! 

Everyone agreed with smiles on their faces. 

Xeno: Then it’s decided. Let’s get brainstorming right away.

With Xeno-san’s words as the signal, the members got into action. 

(The performance will definitely be a success. Because everyone’s working together…!) 

[lupinedreaming]

Not me wanting to take what I found interesting about Shaw and David’s dynamic and make it into my own story about a smart lady and a fucked up android

[maeshelix]

Is the next killer gonna be a fucking kaiju.

Are they gonna put a fucking scaled down kaiju into DbD the next major update.

Is that why the rift is like this. Is that what theyre doing right now.

They fucking better.

I want them to put a fucking knockoff Godzilla in here right the fuck now. I wanna see it. No balls. Give the bootleg jet jaguar motherfucker a butchers knife a shitty backstory and a worse tome story im ready for it.

[lonepower]

oh I completely forgot to actually post my one single liveblog post i just saved it as a draft lmao. anyway if anyone wants my realtime Romulus Thoughts (tl;dr it's good) here ya go~

oh hey it starts on my birthday!! already a good sign <3

the audio quality on this cam is only a little bad but i cannot understand anyone for Shit. the 2 identical british dudes especially are basically speaking Peanuts Parentsese. i've been spoiled rotten by the shift to streaming and need my subtitles ))):

i really like this actress, she reminds me of someone - daisy ridley or summer glau maybe? she's so cute uvu

oh i want her and Pretty Hair to kiss so bad. she looks like she's shaping up to be the final girl though so i should probably not get too attached to anyone else, rip

ohhhhhhhhhh here we go

man I REALLY wanna know what their homeworld is like. I mean like the actual original world they came from instead of whatever time travel shit or w/e that prometheus was on, idk i blocked it from my memory. anyway there's so much about their design & behavior that seems like they're meant to be amphibious/semiaquatic to me? they're about the right size to fill the same niche as sharks or crocodiles, too...... did hr giger actually think about this stuff or was he just like "hey you know what would be fucked up"

rip bald girl we hardly knew ye. you were facehugged on all those posters anyway so i'm glad you weren't interesting

awwwww, no, man, don't, don't do that, that's not cool. why do we gotta do this. cmon. fuckin nightmarish

 

I'M A SHAM. A FRAUD. I HAD TO DOUBLE CHECK THE ROOT ON WIKTIONARY AND THE PLAGIARISM MACHINE WAS RIGHT. MY CREDIBILITY IS RUINED

girl go see a gynecologist or something i don't think that's a normal pussy pH

hnnNNnggH i'm ngl though that was. hot. also a very satisfying death for my least favorite character. i hope it hurt as much as it looked like it did 🤭

LAUREL IS CANON????? man she was a fun oc i should play around w her some more. love me some xeno gene therapy gone wrong. better hope the canon version doesn't fuck you up the same way<3

LMAOOOO NOT 2 MINUTES LATER!!!! EXACTLY THE SAME WAY! i'm so delighted my cringe nae nae river-tam-expy science-experiment mary sue is explicitly canon compliant now. this is great. oh my god.

Oh This Will Go Well

•HAROLD.............................

oh this is a Cool setpiece that seems very ill-advised

...yep. nicely foreshadowed, too

• HEL FUCKING LO??????? 👁️👄👁️

XENOMORPH YURI REAL. GOD I WISH THAT WERE ME

okay wait on slowmo rewind #4 that's actually the one from before? i'm no less jealous but slightly more confused. xenomorph yuri is still real thank you god 🙏🙌

ohhhhhhh that's why. yeah that makes more sense lol.

oh to be tenderly rescued by a terrifying alien who's only saving my life so they can use my body for their own nefarious ends. who said that

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THEY WERE IN LOVE YOU DICK!!!!!!

also the bishop echo at the beginning was cute but this one didn't land. you can do better. :\

while we're still on the subject tho: i think we do need an Enemy Mine scenario with a xeno now. the yautja got one with scarlex. it's time. i deserve it

Oh here we go. xenomorph yuri real round 2(????)

HEY WAIT NO WHAT THE F U C K

honestly this is just an accurate representation of what normal human pregnancy sounds like to me. having a little creature burst out of your ribcage killing you instantly is Vastly preferable tbh

i think this thing is less unsettling than the newborn but only barely. like 0.4% less unsettling. what the fuck

average white man behavior

i like my idea better tbh. Pretty Hair deserves to be monsterified and Final Girl deserves a terrifying mutated alien gf. we could have had it aaaaaaaaalllllll

I DO appreciate the obvious resurrection parallel though. my black sheep most beloved getting the legitimacy & recognition it deserves 😔✊

in conclusion WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK. resurrection and avp will probably always be tied for my favorites and tbh I would rank 2 a little higher as well, but this was solidly middle of the pack which is a gargantuan fucking improvement. the main thing is that it was Actually Recognizably An Aliens Movie which, after the prometheus/covenant nightmare, is honestly the highest praise i can give. thank GOD

[rykundsz-art]

After the response to my post I decided to post some DB OC stuff here ;u;

Meet Tasoi 🙏

He was originally based on my very old XV CaC and I decided to free him on his in-game fit lol.

He's still a saiyan time patroller (very original I know but I like super saiyan) except he's minimum wage and gets paid in burger coupons. Sorry in my AUs Chronoa is a greedy CEO.

He also has a very weird relationship with Fu 🕺

I'm mostly visual oriented so I mainly draw my OCs to have fun with designs rather than backstories sorry ;u; he does have a story but I suck at telling them pfft

His main form is just super saiyan but he has a special state, Burst Mode, that basically enhance his strength and speed at the expense of his life force. Also I mostly draw him without his jacket in this form bcs it looks nicer—

I also gave him a timeskip design where he got ssj4 (it was an excuse for me to draw him with it, i love ssj4)

Creature /affectionate

He's supposed to be more Xeno-Heroes oriented than XV in that design which if why I went for the darker tones.

Thank you for bearing with me 🙇 I got more stuff that I'll share later maybe.

[thatbivthbcj]

(This is a role play account and my take on a modern day version of Barty Crouch Jr soooo if you don’t like, don’t follow lmfao, my main is @squadxx4392 )

(DNI : people who are rude, I could give less of a fuck but if you start problems idgaf who you are, d n to the fuckin i)

yoo its barty

he/him but im rlly just that/bitch

ravenclaw

so fuck it we ball

evan( @thorns-and-rosier ) (follow him (: )= my freak matcher

follow these - evans( @fieldoflilllies ) mr serious( @so-sirius-rn ) reggie( @totally-not-regulus ) rempod( @definitelynotawerewolf103 ) marls( @marleneslostmarbles ) ms insane( @bellatrix-black-bitch ) mr potions master( @h4lf-bl00d-pr1nc3 ) macdonald( @i-dont-have-farm ) cass my pooks( @meadowesofflowers ) panda bear( @pand0ra-certifiedweirdo ) mr sunshine( @prongsie-rambles ) xeno( @xen0-lovegood ) the reason im bisexual ( @effie-potter ) peter my mannnn( @petertheratatoullie ) cissy( @narc1ssa-black ) rabastan( @thebetterlestrangebrother ) bellas gf who is a dear friend( @skeeeeeeter-gossips ) and andy frum toy story( @dromedathecoolest )

[revoevokukil]

There is an old copy-paste moving around the internet regarding discussions asserting the inherent Slavicness of The Witcher, and I will record it here for posterity.

(translated from polish)

-write eight books

-have their main character suffer from otherness, prejudice and erroneous stereotypes

-insert anti-racist references at every turn

-make dwarves into Jews

-and use to criticise anti-Semitism

-criticise nationalist attitudes

-criticise xeno- and homophobia at every turn

-show support for a multicultural society and acceptance of otherness

-describe how victims become executioners

-show how violence begets violence

-make it the central theme of the last three volumes

-have the hero and his lover die during a racist pogrom

-defend the persecuted to the lastHear from every corner of the internet that "a black witcher would be a disaster."

-write thirteen stories

-based three on Andersen's fairy tales

-three more on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm

-seventh on an Arabian fairy tale

-mock folklore and folk beliefs in the first one

-but also make fun of them in the story "The Edge of the World"

-mock the Polish legend in "The Limits of Possibility"

-name the main character "Żerard" (Jerald)

-generally use mainly names with Celtic roots like Yenefer or Crach

-and those derived from Romance languages such as Cirilla, Falka or Fringilla or Triss

-a few English names such as Merigold

-and those derived from other Germanic languages such as Geralt

-and Italian

-German

-and even French

-borrow monsters from American games, especially from Advanced Dungeons and Dragons

-from Irish, make an elf language

-and from German, make it the language of dwarves

-make the characters celebrate Irish folk holidays

-write an article about where you got your inspiration from

-pour bile on Slavic fantasy in it

-finally write an eighth book

-make one of the key characters a Japanese demoness

​

Become a champion of turbo-slavism.

/s

[eldritch-spouse]

Seeing you new xenomorph OC reminded me of an old idea I had so long ago that I have never shared and I thought I've forgotten.

It was about a new rare species where there could be males and females unlike the original species where they were all females or asexual (i didn't check, correct me if I'm wrong) and looked like the drones except they have a simpler "crown" on their heads like the xenos queens. Like they are more like "princes" or "princesses".

The main differences are that they need another species to reproduce and the mature one can leave peacefully their hive to find their own mates and start their own. They prefer intelligent species as their mates (like humans! wink wonk).

Once they find their life mate (cuz they are monogamous too) they enter their "courting phase" where they are extra aggressive against everything specially those physically near their chosen mate. With their mate they try to show how attentive and capable to provide they are, like bringing trinkets similar to your belongings or something you seem to like (like that snack from that vending machine you seem to like, they swear they will learn how to get it from it like you do or rip it open and loot everything), other prey or some tough enemies like a yautja or a pile of marines.

Mostly, they would watch their mate from the shadows to learn their behavior and adopt it but sometimes they would approach and grope their body to learn about their anatomy and what make them tick. This last bit is important for the next phase, the "honeymoon".

Once they have learned enough and prepared a nice nesting spot, no matter if their mate is willing or not (although if they seem willing that would speed things up) they will knock them out and bring them to the nest. There they will seal the entry and start breeding their mate until "genetics decipher out". Once they are expecting they will start to grow in size until they are a xeno queen/king and being even more territorial. Don't expect them to stop trying for more offspring once they are kings/queens, the size difference won't deter them (maybe even encourage them). Btw, it's impossible for the offspring to be anything but xenos.

Also, I don't why I like to think if their mate dies for some reason or another they become depressed, like swans. They won't even be as aggressive as when they met their mate, maybe even passive to anything but not before getting revenge.

… Man, that was long. TL;DR: new species of monogamous xenos that need other species for reproduction and they are like xenos queen

I thought about something similar too years ago, but then I veered into a different scenario where a hive stricken by a virus that eliminated all females -Leaving none to become Queen- Had to adapt and pick another species' female to become their Queen. An old hive, with many a specimen from different hosts.

This is a grossly short summary of a rather complex idea that I'm freaky about, but naturally, you would be chosen. And part of the story I had concocted involved you coping with your new role, the new instincts and abilities you acquired, as well as managing to keep some of your creature comforts through it all (hilariously also watching xenomorphs of varied casts adapt to them). There was also a ridiculous amount of porn, because it wouldn't be my story otherwise. Since all males had to adapt to his new reproductive system, they would develop ruts and the hive would fall into chaos because hormones get in the way of their perfect routines. You come along and a selection process begins, wherein you must pick mates from all casts of xenomorphs present (they're all peacocking in efforts to get chosen) -To keep population levels stable- And those males will later enter your chambers to deposit the eggs within their painfully engorged ovipositors inside your adapted womb.

And who wouldn't want to mate with the Queen, right? Especially this new Queen, affectionate and soft and warm as she is...

I never played too much with the concept of a xenomorph King, but if I had to pick a specimen to base the concept off of, it'd be a tie between these three.

The "xenomorph King" figure, the "Chimera" from Aliens Rogue and the "Alpha" from Alien Bloodlines. I'm partial towards Alpha.

[kit-williams]

Chaos Tulio: Superbeast

This is a Loyalty swap for Tulio. Not based off of any fan heresies a lot more work goes into those and I'm not willing to build from the ground up an alternate Horus Heresy. However all of the boys (Except Tyberos and other actual 40k characters) will be getting a Loyalty swap. There will also be a "Falling to Chaos" version for the Loyalists and (tentatively) a "Rising to Redemption" for the Traitors.

Also Psychi in this story has descriptions due to the more... graphic nature of this one to lessen any ick someone might feel about a reader insert

Word count: 3542

Tag List @bispecsual @egrets-not-regrets @moodymisty @bleedingichorhearts

@liar-anubiass-blog @thevoidscreams @barn-anon @sculptorofcrimson

Thank you to @squishyowl for the dividers

tw: sex ahoy, dubious consent, will also tag as noncon as well, yandere, Tulio is his own warning

Readers Discretion is Advised

The traitor realm of Ultramar was the largest holding of traitors outside of the eye of terror. Controlled by the fallen Primarch Robute Guilliman; it fell overnight following the charismatic leader that was the primarch of the 13th legion. The realm was a beautiful hell... a hell where they knew exactly how much worth you had in you the moment you were brought into their clutches. For a thing of Chaos... even the Chaos was calculated and planned for... for the Primarch hated surprises.

Tyranids were a surprise that the Lord of Ultramar despised and thus he dedicated several thousand of his sons to dealing with it and the profane rituals to insure that they could protect the realm of Ultramar. Profane rituals blessed these sons of Ultramar as to defeat their seemingly endless xenos foe... they chose to become like their foes. To become the beasts.

Lieutenant Tulio Sydo had secured a large victory for his Primarch, at the cost of thousands of his men, a few warp drives, and his fellow Lieutenant... the Hive Fleet barreling towards Macragge was no more... the splinters of the hive fleet would be hunted down but for now he was told to recuperate... to relax... to partake in revelry... as his worship of the four was far too lopsided according to the chaplain... the youngest deserved his worship.

The room smelt of sweat and sex as concubines bodies moved against mutated flesh. The four armed and eight eyed Lieutenant was watching the depravity... they couldn't be too rough given theses were the modified concubines... surely someone's seed would take. His lounged as his digigrade legs were spread open, his cheek rested on one of his hands, another held a goblet of wine, a third resting near a weapon, and his fourth hand laced through the blonde hair of his once favorite concubine as she took his cock in her mouth. He was fused to his armor in certain locations... his thighs, the tops of his hands and arms, and from the nose up was now twisted with a large singular horn coming from his forehead.

He could smell her... his black tongue lazily swiped over his needle like teeth. His eyes closer to the back of his head could watch her... his Psychoula. Comparing her to the concubines they looked far prettier... healthier... with a glow to their skin. His eyes darted to the symbol of the Prince on his former favorite's tongue just working her best to please him. Psychi feared him... he could see it in the way tears gathered in the corners of her eyes... those plain brown things. How thin her dirty brown hair was but oh what a rich chocolate brown it could be when cleaned. He had the pleasure of seeing her look good once... once again when his favorite was failing to make him feel alive.

Slaanesh wasn't his favorite of the four... Khorne was his main patron and it was hard to drag him back to the center of worship that being so high up in his father's good graces required. So Tulio had to... excessively indulge in Slaanesh to balance out his souls humors. Yet this... neglected looking thing drove him to feel such licentiousness desires. His eyes, the ones that could see her, focused on her as he churned his hips. Hand gripping the hair tighter as he closed those still green eyes of his just picturing those sad looking brown ones looking up at him.

He grew to dislike his erstwhile concubine when she had caught sight of her, of course ignorant of his interest in the feeble little thing, and simply upturned her nose to the poor little thing. But, her mouth was a good replacement until he could get those pale lips to wrap around his own cock one day soon. Oh yes orgy first then rewards for his men as they had all chosen their desired pitiful creature to have as theirs and theirs alone and he could tell they all were watching, or trying to not watch, nervously. He sees her tense as he catches her eyes dart over and notice how he looks at her and what is going on between his legs. Tulio can't help but grin as he lets out a groan letting the whore between his legs drink it up.

"Brother Cyrus." Tulio started as he was being cleaned off. His second also appeared to be boredly watching the festivities but really Tulio knew his eyes were focused on some one armed black haired waif. Such a tiny looking frail thing... Tulio might have been tempted to lust over such a cute looking thing but his Psychi caught his eyes first.

"Yes Lieutenant?" He replied with a bored sigh.

"You want a go at this?" He gestures to the concubine in his lap who looks at him confused. Cyrus looked over clearly uninterested before Tulio purred out, "Might make sure you don't... break your little waif... if you get some of that eager passion out. Whole point of this orgy really... don't need any of my closest men sobbing about breaking their new toy."

They ignored the concubine trying to get an answer to beg for her master's affection and Tulio could have ignored her but he looked down at her boredly, "You were always on loan to me my dear. I just tend to get possessive of my things." He says grabbing her chin and pushing her lips together, "However, I'm about to get a tight new toy..." He says before brother Cyrus grabs her and drags her into a side room.

The wine ran down his throat so smoothly cleaning away the acidic feeling from gorging himself earlier. He looked at the empty goblet holding it to the side and just gently rolling his hand as he watched his timid little Psychoula come over to fill the glass. Her cheeks flushed from the debased acts and the pleasured moans... perhaps glances from the women to entice them to join in and enjoy.

"What do think about this my dear?" He trilled to her watching confusion crawl across her pretty face slowly like a body divided below the waist... refusing to die and dragging it out like intestines across the ground.

He watched her mouth open slightly a few time as her eyes darted around trying hard to look away but knowing that she had to maintain eye contact with him. "I... I... its... it's not exactly... my first choice?" She tried her best not to stutter and if it was anyone else he would be offended at the lack of respect given to him. Tulio knows he'll teach her better manners she's just not use to his divinely gifted aura yet. Few mortals could manage to not be intimidated or struck with fear the first few times meeting him.

"Oh?" He cooed to her moving to him now lounging on his side giving her his attention. The saliva clinging to his cock has dried off and he was eager to replace it with something else. One of his hands began a languid stroke, "What brings you such hesitations Psychoula?" Tulio did his best not to have a predatory grin as he could see the other rewards looking at her with pity and fear as they tried to ignore the mewling and moaning throng in the center of the room.

His eyes dilated for a moment watching her pink little tongue wet her dried and chapped lips. His eyes wandered down to the front of her stolla where the fabric revealed the tattooed symbol of the Ultramarine's on her collarbone like all slaves. "It... it looks rather violent." She just says uncomfortably, he could tell she wanted to beg to be dismissed but she was trapped.

"Oh it is. But," He pauses taking a drink, "they are modified to handle such carnal appetites. Only the prettiest things can become like them..." Tulio leans in watching her start to shake but like a good girl she doesn't move, "I think you're pretty enough to become one." He whispers into her ear pulling back to watch her stiffen with fear. Those tears gathering in the corners of her eyes as she whimpers just biting on her bottom lip resisting the urge to beg for mercy.

Tulio stops playing with himself and sets his goblet down as his clawed hands grab her feeling the barest of resistance as he pulls her into his lap. This lower set of arms pulls on the low quality fabric apart causing her to start crying as everything below her waist was now revealed... he could feel how boney she was. One upper hand retrieved his gobelt... the other upper hand worked on throwing the last bits of her ruined stolla away... one lower arm was groping her ass, his cock twitching with excitement, as his other worked her breasts.

"You're so small zoi mou." He stated as her breasts were small from lack of food... lack of nutrition... oh they wouldn't do. Two of his hands rushed down and grabbed her ass with a smack causing her to yelp as he felt up the slightly boney thing, his cock leaking again with excitement at her being in his grasp and his hands felt up her body. "This won't do at all." He said tutting softly as he grabbed her chin. He loved to watch her cry... it stirred something noble feeling in his chest. She was a soft and frail thing that needed someone to protect her and he was going to be that one to do so.

"You'll fatten up soon enough and have breasts as enviable as any of the other concubines getting ravaged here." He made her look at one of the women face down on the floor with a pleasured look on her face as cum oozed down her thighs while one of the battle brothers was roughly rutting with her. She was too speechless only making whines of pleasure... he could smell the shameful arousal from Psychi... "Fat breasts for me to grope and hold," he whispers in her ear, "fattened hips for me to grab and feel my balls clap against." He turned to have her look at him, "You want to be in that position, dont you?"

He watched her shake her head and just chuckled, "I can smell you." He poked her nose like some amused child and not a being of twisted transhuman dread and the simple dread of the profane gifts he has gotten. He pushes her against his cock and she jerks in his grip.

"Please you're too big my lord please! Mercy!" She finally sobs and Tulio shivers, one of his hands gathering up his cum on some fingers.

"Hmm you're right... how about we change that." He leans her back slightly pouring the far too rich wine into her mouth. She lets out a sputtering noise as his cum covered finger pushed into her. She pushed the goblet away and coughed as the red wine stained her skin and wetting her hair as Tulio worked his finger in and out of her at a fast beat smearing just a light coating of his thick cum into her unprepared sex.

She felt her body relax and react to the way his finger moved in and out of her quickly and filled her with a thickness akin to a cock. Tulio's barbed tail twisted and coiled around itself in its own way to express its master's twisted glee. "Yes," he dulcetly crooned, "be a good girl and relax for me." A clawed hand moved over her stomach... claws gently tapping against those visible lower ribs of hers. Tulio loved the way she cried... the pitiful expression she wore just stroked something in him. Tulio felt that same sentimental twinge itch in the back of his mind... was this what loyalists felt over their charges?

He drags out a gasping moan as his index joins his middle finger. He pulls her dirty hair free of the frazzled braid and watches it spool out over the lounging chair. His eyes all focus on her... drinking in the full picture of her pleasure... his hands dance over her body. He held a memory covetously close to his wicked hearts... having seen her smile. Having seen her express a pure spark of joy even in hell. Her smile made such a frail looking creature like herself look radiant and glowing.

She whimpered under his ministrations as she writhed on the large lounging chair unable to stop squirming. Her eyes screwed shut as she was torturously close... Tulio leaned in as his long thin black tongue glided out of his mouth like some predatory beast and it moved into her... finding her clitoris... she squealed as she orgasamed and she tasted like he was expecting... unhealthily... but he wasn't a fully selfish lover... she'd taste like dark chocolate to him one day... that delightful bitter and salty combination mixed with an essence uniquely her's.

He knows she should have asked if there was anything else he needed... but his answer would have been a yes. His hooves touched the stone floor as he grabbed her by her upper arm and dragged her to another room, her legs seemingly failing her. She caught those pitying looks from the others but they would soon have to worry once the concubines were sent away with cum filled cunts. The sexual frenzy of his brothers would end soon... but he was going to indulge in his reward first.

Pressing her hands against the wall in the second room he rocks his cock against her back as he takes his time letting his eyes meander and wander over her body... again far too thin for his liking... he'd find out what fruits and sweets she'd like and help her indulge... oh he certainly was feeling the high that others got from the Prince of Pleasure. She was surly placed in his path by him to keep Tulio from giving it all to Khorne... just as the Weaver of Fate kept his mind sharp... and the loving Grandfather kept him hearty and hale... he would return to balance with his now continued indulgence of his dear Psychoula.

He tossed the empty metal goblet away as all of his hands moved over her body, two hands grabbing and squeezing her breasts on the edge of being too much for her body he could feel her try to flinch away but she was very much well trained... hardly flinching away at all. "I'll enjoy breaking you in... have you begging for my cock again."

She whimpered choosing to remain silent... Tulio clicked his tongue feeling a bit ignored. The way her eyes widened in horror as his palm talon shot out and punched a hole into the metal wall. How her body trembled against his as Tulio leaned in whispering, "I expect you to answer when I tell you something zoi mou. I'm being oh so very nice," He hissed into the shell of her ear, his hands on her breasts shifting to let his nails dig into her oh so frail flesh... "I could rip your flesh right off your body." That got a sob out of her, "Answer honestly my dear..."

He savored with sick delight as her mouth opened and closed as tears were flowing down her cheeks like rain. "Please just don't make it painful." She managed to squeak out of her without sobbing.

"Awww, zoi mou, is that what you're worried about?" He said grabbing her chin and having her look up at him. Of course, she'd be pain adverse for their first time together... perhaps they would work up to that... or not... Tulio just wanted her to be begging for his cock. To see her smile at him with a coy lustful grin in his bed as she wiggled her ass and bare sex to him just wanting to fill her. "I will do my best to make this a moment you want again." He kissed her temple.

She could feel the pointed head of his cock force its way between her prepared folds... it started out thin but got thicker towards the base. She pressed her forehead against the wall, forced to the tips of her toes as Tulio sunk inch after inch into her. Tulio on the other was clenching his jaw trying his best to not just break her and rip her apart for his first time with her. He had to be gentle...

His eyes snapped open, he didn't realize he closed them all, he licked the inside of his mouth as he adjusted his hips and began the slow thrust in and out of her divine sex. It's how he didn't burn himself out... he savored each time he had sex keeping them far enough apart that it made it feel so wonderful and new... he probably would be indulging so much more often if this is what was waiting for him.

Psychi whimpered as he picked her up, hands still on her breasts on the edge of being so painful. The way he wrapped his arms around her... she could feel him starting to squeeze... more and more. Her moans became less and less sure as the distraction of the sex was waning and the impending dread returned.

Tulio tilted her back and started to squeeze causing her to thrash around him, her walls fluttering around his cock causing him to groan as those tears rolled down her cheeks, "Lord Sydo! Lord Sydo please!" She screamed fearfully as she has seen what an Astartes can do to normal human flesh...

"Tulio." He hissed, "Call me Tulio... moan that out for me!"

"Tulio! Tulio!" She screams trying to moan but she just sobs as she can feel the pressure against her body... she was going to die.

"You say my name so sonorously how I am compelled to listen." He trills to her before tossing her naked body onto the bed in the room . He watches her try to recover but he is upon her swiftly and he plunged his cock back deep into her as once again she feels it dance on the edge of painful but Psychi can't help but moan slightly.

Tulio has been a kind lover... as he is certain she has orgasmed at least 4 times since he started giving her attention. The soft whimpers as his cock gently grinds against her cervix... perhaps he lied a little promising that this time wouldn't hurt... it would hurt a bit... one of his upper arms traps her in a headlock, he watches those eyes look at him with fear.

He promises zoi mou! Just let him breed you right now! You will come to love this! He thinks deliriously as his body suddenly floods with the right cocktail of chemicals and neurons firing. The tip of his cock pushes against the very back of her being... Psychi feels something move inside of her before she feel the pressure and she starts to just scream as it hurts. She claws at those ceremite ridges on his arm holding her, she's thrashing as she feels something move inside of her as Tulio's profane biology goes to work flooding his system with hormones as he lets out a soft groan as he finally releases inside of her.

I can't breathe! Is Psychi's last thought as it's too much for her... the racing of her heart... the painful pressure... his arm around her. She cannot hear the bellowed order from Tulio then the screaming from the "gift" mortals. No she gets no closure... as it all... fade... to ... black.

For the first time in her miserable short life... everything feels quiet... everything feels safe. She can feel sleep languidly pulling away from her but whatever she is on is soft. A gentle clean breeze kisses her cheeks and she can feel a gentle warmth on her skin that feels so comforting like a babe's blanket. She does her best to ignore the gentle light that dances across her eyelids occasionally.

She lets out a contented sigh and feels like all of that hardship... it was all a dream and she was finally dead. Something rustles behind her and a warm voice... strong... assured of itself... but it whispers to her, "Welcome Home." The voice says before gentle kisses are pressed against the back of her neck coaxing her back into the deep slumber. Home... what a funny word to here but if this was home... then she never wanted to leave.

Tulio Sydo Lieutenant of the Tyrannic division of the Traitor Primarch Robute Guilliman's Ultramarine legion... sighed contently watching his new wife, consort, concubine, possession. Return to her sleep as they were back in the Ultramar system and he was back home. He once more pressed kisses to the back of her neck as he thought how she would be modified soon... for now he would just enjoy finally having his zoi mou all to himself. His tail lazily swayed behind him as he closed those grass green eyes of his and trilled contently.

[cawyden-gaming]

Rogue Trader - Party Banter

Unfortunately, party banter in the game is kind of broken - it hardly triggers and I had several cases where the timing/trigger was bad as I had already clicked on an exit or other item what then interrupted the banter. There is also banter for events that haven't happened (yet) or with companions not even present (or recruited).

But there is quite a lot banter in voiced and unvoiced form in the game.

For the voiced banter there are two videos online that you can find here:

Part 1

Part 2

I have gone through the videos and banters and wrote down the timestamps and dialog that features Heinrix (as speaker or if companions speak about him).

You can find it here. (-> opens excel in google drive)

Please keep in mind that I am not a native speaker and while I used the help of (generated) subtitles there were words that I did not really understand (especially with Ulfar). I added a ? in these cases.

Still, it should give you an overview about the (voiced) banter available and where to jump to in the video if you want to listen to it.

There is of course the unvoiced banter too, but that is not featured here.

There is a lot of romance related banter in video 1 and more act/main story related ones in video 2.

There is also a mentioning of absent Achilleas, a master of ceremonies with memory issues, Abelard scolding Heinrix for being interested in the RT, sassy Heinrix everywhere...

Some examples:

Party banter video 2 - time 00:08:09

Ulfar: *growling at Heinrix*

Heinrix:

Thank you, my Lord Ulfar. I'm in good health and I hope you are as well. I am pleased that we are starting to get along.

Party banter video 2 - time 00:41:40

Marazhai:

My mere presence makes you shake with rage – I do not even have to do anything to you... delightful.

Heinrix:

Yes, I … you... damn it! I'm so angry, I can't even speak! Enough! I'll deal with you later.

(-> the VA is evenf more incredible here, you can hear him shaking)

Regarding Heinrix in Commoragh / healing:

Party banter video 2 - time 00:24:32

Heinrix:

Lady Cassia, there is no need to look at me like that. I assure you, I am perfectly fine.

Cassia:

Do I not deserve the truth from you even in this place master van Calox? I can see the flashes of scarlet that accompany your every movement.

Party banter video 2 - time 00:35:12

Jae:

Why are you limping like that? Haven't you healed yourself?

Heinrix:

It is a long process. I could try to hide my infirmity I suppose, but I'm not as accomplished an actor as you are, Shereen

Party banter video 2 - time 00:35:25

Idirah:

Those crazy screams in the lab the whole time I was there, that was you, wasn't it iceman? How did you survive that?

Heinrix:

My fervent desire to boil a few hundred xenos in their skin on my way out of here, proved stronger than death.

So, while he says he healed himself and is fine, he really isn't...

[cursed-40k-thoughts]

Prions diseases are a pretty big issue in the IOM and can infect corpse starch that isn’t properly treated.

A investigation into what was thought to be Xenos corruption revealed it to instead be Kuru.

Ok but I could 500% see some Crime/Horror novel in 40k looking into an outbreak of something chaos-related or xenos-related in a hive city. And because the person investigating is obviously Imperial, they have this inherently stigmatised view of the whole thing that plays the unreliable narrator card throughout the whole book, trying to find the source of the daemons/aliens infecting the people and perpetrating their horrific schemes. The whole story is intercut with random scenes of the main character eating various meals in various places about the hive city, and they start to see daemons and shadowy monsters and shit in places, too. And they know something is horribly wrong and they need to get to the bottom of it.

And it goes on and on, with the character meeting people who have seen the daemons, too, the monsters so awful that everyone has a different view on how they look, and the whole thing culminates in the main character being ambushed by daemons in an alley, and resolving to pull a gun and go down fighting for the Emperor.

Cut to the Epilogue a few months later, and it’s some medical document from a medicae attached to a fairly low level Inquisitorial unit detailing the Hive City’s overuse of poorly screened and processed meats and starches, and the severe prion infestation causing worsening hallucinations, paranoia and general temperament instability. It was most common amongst the lower classes, so no one cared, but when a couple shipments of infected reprocessed “steaks” ended up being eaten by various nobles, it suddenly became more of an issue. One of the steaks, in fact, that the main character ate when he first arrived and was being briefed on the situation by a middle management administratum official.

And so you see, the real horror is the bureaucracy and classism. No one even cares about the cannibalism! Or something. I’ve not been off work long, so.

[archiveikemen]

Xeno Main Story: Chapter 10

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Xeno: Kawanaga, leave if you’re done talking. 

Rina: Xeno-san…

No matter what I said, Xeno-san didn’t agree. 

(His injury will definitely worsen if he continues performing this hard choreography.) 

(Even if he were to make it through this music festival, the injury might affect his future in the long run…) 

(What should be done if that happens?) 

The thought of that possibility made my face turn pale. 

(But…) 

Rina: … I understand. I won’t bother you anymore. 

Rina: But if you want to continue practising, please at least get it properly treated! 

Xeno: That’s too exaggerated. It’ll only hinder my movement. I don’t need it. 

Rina: It’s not an exaggeration at all. It really hurts, doesn’t it? I can tell even if you’re trying to cover up by bearing with it! 

Xeno: … Bearing with it? 

Rina: Yes. You’re surprisingly stubborn, Xeno-san. 

Rina: And yet… as a professional, you’re harsher on yourself than towards anyone else. You won’t change your mind once you’ve decided on something. 

Rina: The amount of time I’ve spent with you isn’t very long… but I at least know this much about you. 

Xeno: …

Rina: So, please, let me treat your injury. 

Rina: If you’re going to perform vigorous movements, properly taping your ankle will make things easier! 

Xeno-san stared at me as I desperately tried to get my point across.

Although he was expressionless, there was a hint of bewilderment in his eyes that seemed to waver. And then…

Xeno: … Fine. 

Rina: Really? 

Xeno: Yeah. … But I won’t tolerate it if you continue pestering me. 

Rina: T-thank you so much! In that case I’ll go get a first aid kit right away—...

Xeno: We’ll head back to my room first. The first aid kit is there too. … You never know who’ll come to the training room. 

(He intends to keep his injury a secret from the other members…) 

Rina: I understand. Let’s go then. 

(As long as he’s willing to have his ankle treated…!) 

Xeno: … Why are you so desperate? 

Xeno: You really are a strange person… 

…

As expected, Xeno-san’s ankle was swollen. I applied a cold compress onto the injured site to slightly reduce the swelling before taping it. 

Rina: It must be so painful… 

Xeno: This is nothing. 

(Honestly, I really wish you’d go to the hospital instead…) 

Still, this was better than leaving it completely untreated.

… The incident that happened in the daytime resurfaced in my mind. 

== Flashback Start == 

I knew I had to dodge, and yet my body refused to move.

Xeno: Kawanaga! 

== Flashback End ==

(This is all my fault…) 

Rina: … 

I felt like an utter good-for-nothing. The guilt and frustration caused tears to well up in the corners of my eyes…

Xeno: Kawanaga? What are you tearing up for? 

Rina: … I-I’m sorry… 

Xeno: Why are you apologising? 

Rina: It’s my fault that you got injured. 

Rina: Had I dodged the incoming car back then… you wouldn't have hurt yourself saving me. 

Xeno: …

Rina: I originally wanted to be of help to you, and yet all I did was give you more trouble. I’m so pathetic… 

I knew I had no right to cry, but my tears were flowing uncontrollably… 

Rina: Xeno-san… I’m really sorry. 

Rina: Please let me compensate you for this.

Xeno: Compensate? 

Rina: In order for the performance at the upcoming festival to go smoothly… 

Rina: For you to fully focus on your work, I’ll do everything within my capabilities to support you. 

Rina: I’ll treat your injury and assist you in your daily life. Please feel free to tell me what you want me to do. 

Rina: I’m willing to do anything for you! 

Xeno: That’s not something you should say so casually. 

Rina: I’m being serious. 

Xeno: That’s even worse. You don’t understand the meaning of what you just said, do you? 

Rina: Eh?

Xeno-san suddenly pulled me close. 

Rina: ! 

Xeno: When you said you’ll do “anything”... did it not occur to you that I could demand this sort of thing from you? 

Rina: Huh…? 

He had his arm around my waist and held our bodies closely together.

… His action was unbelievable. I stood frozen in place and all I could do was accept it. 

Xeno: I’m a man too. I can effortlessly render you unable to resist me.

His perfectly sculpted, handsome face right before my eyes… and his low whispering voice sent a shiver down my spine.

Rina: X-Xeno-san…

I never thought he'd ever touch me that way. 

Xeno: … You should be more aware of the bad intentions of others.

Xeno: This world is filthy. There are plenty of people who take advantage of another person’s naivety before devouring them like predators. 

Rina: B-but… you're not that kind of person, Xeno-san.

Xeno: How can you be so sure? It could be that you just don’t know my true colours. 

Xeno-san muttered with a pained expression and let go of my body. 

Xeno: … Long story short, you have too much trust in me. You’re too defenceless… 

Rina: Xeno-san… 

I couldn't comprehend why he would say such things all of a sudden.

Rina: Even so, I can’t leave you in the lurch…

Xeno: … Looks like your stubbornness is ingrained in your personality. Enough already. 

Xeno-san sighed. 

(... Is he irritated? Nope, this looks more like confusion.) 

Xeno: … If you want to help, go ahead and do as you please. 

Xeno: But the accident wasn’t your fault. The decision that led to it was solely mine. Don’t let it bother you. 

Rina: Xeno-san… 

Xeno: Also… don’t cry because of me anymore. … It makes me feel bad. 

He reached out his hand to wipe my tears. 

… Contrary to his blunt words, the gesture was gentle. 

[katakosmos]

you’ve forced my hand my dear…hit me hot with the hot xeno headcanons!!!

i could have asked myself this question but i decided not to be that much of a loser. thank you beth 🥰

i love xeno so much cause he's such a funny guy. he's one of those people everyone at school has heard about at least once, until the students started making up stories about him to the point that the situation degenerated so much that some even doubt he ever existed.

in reality he's a skinny kid who smokes all the time and he sells weed at parties. he wears sunglasses even in the dark because even the slightest light can ruin his "perfect blue eyes" (he's albino). he reads the future in the stars and it's scary how accurate it is. he loves divination and care of magical creatures.

during a conversation, he comes up with the most absurd anecdotes, and you can never tell if he's lying or if he really just knows. sometimes he laughs in your face randomly.

he has the most commercial and main stream musical taste ever. he scolds students under the age of 16 who he sees smoking outside school (he started smoking at 14 and he doesn't regret it, he's just a hypocrite). the funniest thing is that you should not trust him with anything, but everyone trusts him, even the teachers.

people wonder how he made pandora fall in love with him, but in reality he did nothing: she took an interest in him first, because xenophilius was the only person she knew who, like her, preferred tea to coffee. with a lot of sugar.

[nica-my-beloved]

Alright! So I'm done with Xeno and I'm surprised. It's a good route but there are some issues.

👇👇👇Spoilers 👇👇👇

Xeno's route isn't too complicated as say, Gilbert's route. The story is good enough to make me wanna keep reading it. I like that from the very start, we get a clear idea of Xeno's personality. A perfectionist.

Xeno is the center of exeCreed and probably also the lead vocalist. Although he's not the actual leader of the group, the members mostly follow him. Xeno is pretty hardworking and I mean VERY HARDWORKING. He always has a plan on how the members perform their stage shows, he's always the one directing everything and everyone listens to him because his ideas and strategies are very good. In short all the members really respect him. But the problem is, if something goes not according to the plan, Xeno will start throwing tantrums. He would scold his members for not going according to the plan. For example, during one of their stage performance, Finn did a dance routine in front of the crowd which was not according to the group's plan. This led to Xeno and the members fighting. Xeno doesn't like it when something, even if its the smallest thing, doesn't go according to the pre-determined plan. Although the other members are frustrated, they still respect Xeno because he's very talented and hardworking. They do raise their voices but in the end, they would just move on like always.

Xeno's personality is greatly influenced by his past and his current mission in life. The reason why Xeno is such a perfectionist and why he's so cold to others? is what we learn from his story.

Xeno or should I say Rio Seika (his real name), his main goal is to find out about his parents' death and take revenge on their killer. Believe it or not, Xeno comes from a very well-off family. His father was the former president of a very big media company. While he was in New York (for his studies, I assume) he received the news that his parents died in a car accident. Xeno was then adopted by his uncle but his uncle didn't treat him well. Xeno also felt very fishy about the way his parents died. This is where Xeno's story arc starts. He decides to run away from his uncle and started living on his own. He decided to be singer and dancer and polish his skills as each day went by. He wasn't a prodigy or anything. Nor did he had dreams of becoming one. He polished his singing and dancing skills everyday so that one day he could become very popular and powerful singer who could then challenge the current president of his father's media company, his uncle. Who is also the killer of his parents.

Xeno's real reason for being an idol is just so because he can be powerful enough to bring down his uncle. But even so, in a way he did end up liking it because when he sings, he still puts whatever emotions he feel into his singing. It's not half-baked. People still feel mesmerised listening to his voice. Even his members.

Xeno simply only sees his members as just co-workers and not as friends at first. In the story, he suffers an injury in the leg which led to his dancing being awkward. Yet he never revealed the injury to his members because of his pride and wanting to be a perfectionist in every way. But the members were smart enough to notice his injury because they have spend together quite some time to know each other very well. This leads to the members forming a bond of understanding each other, and the ice walls around Xeno also starts to slowly melt. We can see Xeno thanking his members and trying to get closer to him. It's really sweet scene.

I hate to say this, but the story does have some cringy dialogues similar to Ikemen Prince. Here, it's like "Thank you for melting the ice in my heart and turning me into a human." There are lot dialogues like that and I'm sure this isn't how people actually talk. If you talk like that, I suggest you get therapy. I'm being serious.

Another thing I'd like to shed some light on is, how Xeno and Rina (MC) relationship develops. It moves very slowly but we can actually see their relationship improving from the way how Xeno addresses her. Xeno at the start of the story calls her by her company name - 'Aegis'. Later when they get a little bit closer, he calls her by her last name - 'Kawanaga'. Soon, the tone in which he calls her starts to sound more caring and we see him approaching her first rather than other way around. In addition, helping her with her commercial planning and stuff. But the part where I think looked awkward is when Rina out of no where confessed her love for Xeno in Chapter 20. I was surprised seeing the sudden confession out of blue because I felt it was a little too rushed. I can see these two moving closer and having a nice friendship. But for them to fall in love, I would say maybe give them 3 or more chapters and some nice sexual tension scenes to make it seem like there is something romantically going on between them.

But that doesn't matter because the very next chapter Xeno accepts her heart and kisses her. Also he calls her by her first name from then on. I actually loved it when he called her by her first name, Rina.

Honestly though, I like Xeno AFTER he fell in love with Rina, because before he was very strict and unapproachable also a little bit annoying. But after he fell in love, he becomes the most passionate lover I've ever seen. He went from being:

Xeno: "Aegis! You better do your work properly or I'll kick you out immediately!!"

To:

Xeno: "Rina....I love you so much *kiss kiss kiss* I wanna melt you with my warmth....do you also want too?"

The route is fairly good for a first play but I have a feeling I'm gonna end up liking Jace's route more because his personality is winning my heart (also he has long hair which he ties up). I'd give Xeno's route a 7/10.

[elysianstars]

Part of being a fan of the Fell Xenologue, is frantically trying to come up with explanations for weird stuff the plot does.

Why do some people confuse both Alears, despite the gender swap? Why does Rafal not seem invested in Ivy's attempt to revive Sombron? What was Sombron actually trying to achieve with his heir/legacy nonsense, and how did Rafal expect to do that properly without understanding it? Why was Nil, the weaker and less useful twin, getting sent off to battlefields without Nel? Why could Alear only sense something strange about Nel's dragonstone, and Zelestia identify that as Sombron's magic, after it was shattered? How did Sombron, the world's worst parent, manage to spot the difference between Nil and Rafal? Why are Nel and Rafal not doing anything during Chapter 21 of the main story, if you have them recruited at that point? When did Gradlon sink during the Xenologue timeline, and if it was after Sombron's first defeat then where were all his surviving offspring hanging out for the next thousand years?

I've got elaborate headcanon answers for the majority of those, which let me sleep at night, but literally every time I replay, more questions manifest to torment me. Here's the latest set.

1. After the battle in Firene, why does nobody ask how the Bracelet of the Brash General came to be awakened with Fell power? Obviously 'Nil' knows, because he did it. Nel suspected the royals were Corrupted, and it would make sense that whatever Fell sibling was responsible for that would have woken the Bracelet at the same time. So she's got a working theory that she'd rather not discuss yet. But neither Alear nor Zelestia suspects that, so why do they never question who's going around messing with these Emblems, without actually stealing them?

2. I always had the strong impression that Nel and 'Nil' ditched their family a long time ago, and were living in Lythos for most of the thousand year peace. But in one of Zelestia's supports with Madeline, she claims the twins didn't appear until Sombron 'showed signs of returning'. Which makes far less sense, since where does that place them for the last several centuries? In a Gradlon which may or may not have been underwater? Surrounded by hostile siblings, who only learned not to openly talk about murdering 'Nil' because Nel slaughtered the last group who did that? Choosing to deal with an atmosphere like that for centuries? Or were they just wandering the world minding their own business, in which case why is that period never referenced, and why bother ever showing up at Lythos? It doesn't give Nel much time to fall in love with Xeno Alear either, when it's said she felt that way for years.

The other possibility – and I've never considered it before, but the Xenologue is SO agonisingly vague with timelines that I suppose it can't be fully discounted – is that Nel and Rafal aren't actually thousand-year-old dragons born during the first war, they're only teenagers born during the second war. But that also doesn't make sense, since it would have necessitated Sombron being around for at least a couple of decades after his return, plus where did the mothers of these brand new children come from? Were they just floating around in possibly-underwater Gradlon, waiting a thousand years to be impregnated while having no ambitions of their own? Or did they get resurrected alongside him in a package deal?

...I really don't think any explanation works, aside from Nel and Rafal being long-term residents of Lythos.

Nel says she cut ties with Sombron during the last war, but you could interpret that as either running away, or openly fighting against him. Sombron, in the flashback that seems to be placed shortly before Xeno Alear kills him, says it had been 'some time' since the twins betrayed him, and that Nil died 'long ago' (yet isn't it the Bracelet of the Three Houses he's shown with, and wasn't that in Divine Dragon hands, so it could be sealed in the Somniel?). Rafal refers to his residence in Lythos as an 'age of lies'. Everything is 'for a time' and 'not long after' without giving numbers, and those phrases become increasingly vague when they're being spoken by individuals who measure their lifespans in thousands of years. We don't even know how long the Divine Dragon has been dead for – months? Years?

'Showed signs of' is another unspecific phrase. You can show signs of something that doesn't actually happen in full until many years later. You can show signs of something you've already been doing for many years in secret. I don't have the energy to compare the JP text and see if there's any differences. Sorry Zelestia, I'm going to have to ignore your single obscure comment as either a mistake by the writing team, or just you being forgetful because you're so old.

Otherwise I'd have to rewrite around 100,000 words of fanfic as not being canon compliant enough, can you imagine the pain of that.

3. In one of Rafal's bond conversations with Emblem Celica, he asks if her warp magic could be used to travel between countries. But isn't that exactly what he does, after showing his true colours in the Xenologue? How else does he transport an unconscious Alear from Elusia to Solm, seal them in the desert ruins, then race all the way back to Elusia in time for Nel to be none the wiser? His later warping has a stronger basis in the game's mechanics (abducting Nel in a way that's similar to an Entrap staff, then blinking over to the Somniel because the previous Divine Dragon must have given him the blessing). But that particular cross-country event? If he can do it regularly, it would also explain how he can rampage around Corrupting the entire world's royals without Nel realising, but hello, where does this power come from? And where does it go, once he's recruited and just has to walk places normally like a loser.

Additionally, I do enjoy when characters say things which are painfully ironic in hindsight. Zelestia saying in an early chapter how it's so fortunate Nel and 'Nil' never lost their other half, and 'Nil' is just like yeah, haha, that sure is great isn't it...

Sadly I will continue to try and deal with Fell Xenologue's problems forever, because it gave us the gift of not one but two hot murderous bisexual dragons acting completely unhinged, and to me that's worth digging through any number of plot holes for.

[eldritchamy]

Your floret posting has done heinous things to me. I read "Totally Normal Grocery Trip", had mixed feelings. Immediately got turned off by the worldbuilding when I went to look up more info. I got genuinely, actually ANGRY over the worldbuilding! Angry enough that it gave me a headache! And then you kept. Fucking. Posting. And yeah, maybe I did procrastinate on blocking the HDG tag. And maybe "hate"read another HDG fic or two. AND *THEN* you posted Grand Folia Hotel. And it was GOOD. It was SO FUCKING GOOD. My downfall, in just ten fucking chapters! I went from hating HDG to being obsessed with it in a week, tops. Needless to say, the weeds got me. If the Affini were real, I'd be a floret within a DAY. I'm OBSESSED. This feels SO stereotypical! I'm exactly like half the protagonists of the entire HDGverse! And I hate that! I'm getting idea for fics! And its all your Fault! Signed, A (Formerly) Committed Feralist. (P.S. ...thank you <3)

HAHA GET FLORTED, NERD

Also, you should read Through The Looking Glass by Pyx and Moth. It's very good and has ENORMOUS trans vibes.

It's also extremely cute and, if you're into exhibitionism, humiliation, hypnosis, and orgasm denial, it's also very hot. The POV character is a HUGE egg and an even bigger seed. Turns out she's so submissive so quickly that everyone just assumes she's a floret after like, one day. Also the fic uses two of my absolute favorite xenodrug classes (H and the TRAGICALLY underrated sleeper S tier, Class Ws).

TTLG probably instantly catapulted to my number 2 spot. I can't WAIT to read more of Pyx's stuff.

if you have any ... specific things you're looking for in stories, I can try to give you recommendations based on those. The thought of the worldbuilding being rage inducing is a complete mystery to me, though. Not sure why you'd feel that way. Glad you got better.

My current top 5 are probably:

The Grand Folia Hotel by keysmasht

Through The Looking Glass by PyxxieStyxx and TheMothCourt

Mainspring by Kanagen

Abscission by Fluxom

Inosculate by SapphicSounds

I also just finished reading Florets of a Feather by Promilie, who is primarily known in the HDG community for her absolutely GORGEOUS artwork. It's only 4 chapters in so far so it's quite new, but the visual descriptions in it are just masterful. They're so VIVID. You can definitely tell she's an artist from the way she describes stuff. Also the opening chapter is FANTASTIC scene setting, and soon thereafter you get to meet a xeno species she created called the Khetari, which are like feathered cats half the size of humans but several times the strength and weight (they're from a high gravity planet and are therefore DENSE). The Khetari character has HUGE shithead bastard cat energy and just glorious "annoying sibling" energy with the main character. It gets an honorable mention here because it's just getting started and I can already tell it's going to be REALLY, REALLY good.