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Tossed a few things into the queue, also got around to making my interest tracker if anyone wants to fill that out.

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The last couple of days had been... A lot for Lucy, if she was being entirely honest. Chasing the people who took her dad nonstop, dealing with the Ghoul, a robot who wanted to cut her up and harvest her organs, and so much more. It was a nightmare. Finding out what her father had done? Lucy couldn't just let that go, no matter how much tracking him down just for the possibility of feeling better about it felt wrong.

She frowned lightly, hand pressed to her forehead, shaking her head. "I know it sounds crazy. He could be anywhere at this point, I might not be able to track him down again, but I have to try. Innocent people died because of him, and he might hurt more people." Was she uncertain about it all still? Oh, yeah. But she wasn't the best at handling her own impulsiveness.

"I'm not asking for a whole lot, just for some help along the way. You with me?"

@wanderswastes: “No, I needed you to trust me. And you can trust me.” - Lucy

       "lucy, i do trust you. i know i can, it's just ..." she puffs out a sigh, pressing the heel of her palm to her temple to try and staunch the headache creeping in. she knows what it's like to be young and alone in the wasteland with only vault life to judge the world by; it's easy to see in black and white, to chase revenge. "i know you want to do what's right, and i know that tracking down your father, wherever he's gone feels right, but i want you to consider that getting even won't fix the part of you that's hurting right now."

she lets her hand fall away, her brows drawing together in concern.

"whatever you choose, i'll follow, and i'll help, but take it from someone who's been here. if what you're really hoping for is to fill a personal void, it won't happen."

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Although Lucy tried her best to see the best of the people that lived in the wasteland, it was a challenge in doing so when it felt like nearly everybody was out to get her, save for the few people she'd met along the way that were kind enough to her. Life on the surface wasn't something the Vault had prepared her for whatsoever but she'd been managing okay so far.

... Beyond having one of her fingers cut off and then having it replaced with someone else's, discolored and all. And everything else before and after that.

One hand pressed down against a small wound on the side of her arm, clutching it tightly to stop the steady stream of blood, while the other grasped the gun she had, turning her head to glance in the direction of Kinsey's voice. "Uhm. Everything's fine! I don't have anything you might want!" She didn't move to point her gun yet, but kept a finger over the trigger. Just in case.

　 　𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 to stay out of people's affairs if she wasn't specifically hired to help them. after all, many in the wasteland would rather die of stubbornness than accept help from a stranger seeing as either party could end up shot and killed. but even in her years of going back and forth, helping those desperate enough to seek her out and knowing when to keep moving and when to approach, she couldn't help but feel a certain impulse to step in and offer what she could.

　 　if this got her killed, she'd make sure to spend her last moments cursing her bleeding heart. but for now, she tucked her gun in her jacket and approached slowly. ' ...are you alright over there? '

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Sleep was hard to come by in the wasteland, it was something Charon was familiar with, all too well. Previous employers had drilled the habit of not sleeping just so he could keep an eye on them into him, whether it be due to the dangers of the wasteland or too many people wanting them dead. It wasn't any different with Eliana. In the physical sense, he could smile but unless ordered to do so, it wasn't going to happen.

His situtation wasn't ideal but he was glad to be free of Ahzrukhal. Charon didn't have the habit of gunning down any of his employers by his own intent, not unless they turned on him first, so she didn't have to worry about that. Ahzrukhal just had it coming to him.

Incapable of admitting it outloud, he's a little tired of wandering around the wastes nonstop the last couple of days, but sleeping on his own terms is not something he's capable of. "I will only sleep if that is what you order me to do." He stepped along further into the partially crumbling house, eyes scanning their surroundings for any potential dangers.

@wanderswastes said: “You sleep. I'll keep watch.” - Charon

       sleep couldn't be further from her grasp. she glances at charon, gripping the straps of her backpack harder to fight the mentats-induced shaking of her hands. as usual, she can't read his expression. she wonders if he knows how to smile, or if he's forgotten somewhere along the way. is he even allowed to smile, if she doesn't order it so?

the more she thinks about it, the more this whole thing makes her a little uncomfortable, but she supposes it's better than leaving him with ahzrukhal. eliana just hopes that he doesn't make a habit of turning his employers into gore splatters.

"it's okay. i'm really not that tired. we could probably even keep walking; i don't need a lot of sleep. really." she hesitates. "unless you're tired, and then i can keep watch. that would be okay, too. you don't have to push yourself for me or anything." her words come out quickly, an undercurrent of nerves beneath them as they step into the abandoned house, 200 years of dust and dirt crunching beneath her boots. it's a safe enough place to settle, but she can't bear the idea of sleeping ... or the nightmares that might come with it.

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✱˚｡⋆ ↪ 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 . ( a collection of horror - based dialogue prompts . adjust phrasing as necessary . mature themes present . )

you'll never get what you want .

we need to stay together . no 'splitting up' bullshit .

nobody ever prepared me for this .

so you've just been lying to me this entire time ?

there's too much blood , i can't stop it .

this is over when i say it's over .

[ name ] , be careful . i've already lost enough people that i care about .

i never should have trusted you .

this is getting really out of hand , okay ?

i feel like we're not alone .

revenge is the best medicine !

put your head on straight , this isn't over yet .

maybe we should ... y'know , check it out ?

run . run and don't stop .

i thought i saw something ... i - i must be going crazy .

you couldn't pay me to go down there .

the cops are on their way .

would you rather stay here and die ?!

there's no such thing as [ ghosts / demons ] . it's made-up .

you aren't going anywhere .

i'm putting you out of your misery .

i know you think you're untouchable , but they will kill us .

you shouldn't have touched that .

we aren't going to make it out of here , are we ?

why are you following me ?

there has to be a medical kit here , somewhere .

i'll go with you . strength in numbers , right ?

don't move ... a fucking muscle .

fuck , the door is locked from the other side .

don't get ... dead , okay ?

that was the only [ bullet / round / flare ] we had .

did you really think it would be that easy ?

we've come too far , we can't turn around now .

put down the [ weapon ] . please .

come on , help me barricade the door .

[ name ] , is that ... blood ?

haven't you seen a horror movie ? the blonde always dies .

it was you ? YOU did this ?!

you are gonna fucking pay .

i'm going to give you ten seconds . nine , eight ...

i want you to admit what you did .

hey , look at me -- it's not real . it's not real .

do you think they're watching us right now ?

we're in this together . no one gets left behind .

let them go ... please , just let them go .

oh my god , what the hell was that ?!

you know i'm capable of this .

i had to ... i had no choice .

you don't have the guts .

this is fucked up , this is so fucked up .

what we're dealing with isn't even human .

you need to hide . find somewhere & don't come out .

stop ! don't touch that . we don't know what it is .

i've done bad things to good people .

if they catch us , they will kill us .

why are you covered in blood ?

i can't ... i can't feel my -

[ name ] is dead . i saw it happen .

what , you're gonna kill me ? i don't believe you .

there is an evil in you . i see it .

this shit only happens to people in horror movies .

forget about me , just save them .

what's one reason i shouldn't kill you right now ?

you aren't supposed to be here .

please don't . i'm begging you .

are you scared ?

whatever happens , don't let go of my hand .

[ name ] , this isn't you .

well , what the fuck are we supposed to do ?!

get out of my house before i call the cops .

you're going to regret that .

there's that smile ... i'm glad it's the last thing i'll see .

if we make it out of here , tonight will haunt me forever .

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✱˚｡⋆ ↪ 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 . ( a collection of dialogue prompts based on varying types of demands &. requests . adjust phrasing as necessary . this prompt WILL likely be updated in the future . )

don't say a word .

don't leave me here .

meet me at our spot tonight .

follow me and stay close .

don't beg , it's pathetic .

can you ( tie / zip ) this for me ?

stop lying to me . tell me what you did .

put that down , you don't know what it ( is / does ) .

get out of my sight .

stop pretending you know what's going on .

find a first-aid kit . quickly !

don't get yourself killed .

leave them to me , just go .

just admit that you love me .

just admit that you hate me .

come here , let me look at you .

( name ) , don't make me do this .

drop your ( weapon ) .

stay here and wait for my signal .

don't just sit there , move .

take this and run , don't let anyone have it .

pretend you're my ( partner / girlfriend / boyfriend ) .

don't look , you'll give us away .

don't say another word .

stop pretending like you care .

go make sure the coast is clear .

take this with you . it's a good luck charm .

don't tell anyone about this .

if anybody asks about today , lie .

stop looking at me like that .

tell me you love me .

just kiss me , already .

keep your eyes on the road .

stop crying and calm down .

come with me . there's so much we could do .

wear the ( dress / tie / item ) i gave you tonight .

show me how you like to be touched .

hold my hand .

kiss me , make it look real .

look at me . how many fingers am i holding up ?

will you marry me ?

just slow down for a minute . what's going on ?

take a deep breath , you need to calm down .

get out of here , ( name ) !

draw your weapon .

go rest . i'm not asking .

take a step back .

give me a straight answer .

be polite to our guests .

look me in the eye and say that again .

put your feelings aside for a moment .

keep close to me .

here , let me see that .

look up at the sky .

get out of here , i don't want to see you right now .

stand up , this isn't over yet .

close your eyes and count to ten .

smile for the camera !

keep your head down .

( name ) , let me past .

listen carefully to what i'm about to say .

don't just stare , come in .

stop laughing , this isn't funny .

take this and hide it .

don't make a sound .

put your hands up .

quit causing problems everywhere you go .

just admit that you don't know what you're doing .

stop right there , i mean it .

don't say that name aloud .

just trust me , okay ?

stop acting so childish .

call the police . now .

tell me you love me , even if it's not real .

take a good hard look .

stop the car , ( name ) .

don't make eye contact .

stay out of trouble .

just do it already , we've waited long enough .

hold me tight , and never let me go .

finish what you started .

tell me what you know .

just stay away from me .

turn around . slowly .

don't be scared .

put it down before somebody gets hurt .

stop pretending , i'm tired of the pretending .

grab me my ( item ) , will you ?

don't make assumptions .

put this over it to stop the bleeding .

get to safety !

wipe that look off your face .

secure the area .

keep an eye on them .

look at yourself in the mirror .

run . run and don't stop .

eat . you haven't touched your food in days .

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It’s rude to eavesdrop, huh?

probably gonna be drawing characters who have no interactions in canon til i’m dead. anyway synth Mags lives deep in my heart, and this was a quick style exercise

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@afteriimage sent: 🎐 (do they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace?) & 🕊️ (when did they feel the safest?) -> charlie

There's numerous sounds Charlie finds comforting, one of which being the holotape she believes is one of the last both of her parents made together, she doesn't listen to it often around others, only on her lonesome. Another comfort sound is found in listening to Three Dog talking over the radio or listening to the music still being played around her companions.

In terms of when she feels the safest, it's probably in the company of her companions (mainly Charon and Dogmeat) or in her house in Megaton. Rivet City feels safe but it's more-so that Charlie doesn't like hanging around there.

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Some notes on Catherine and James in Charlie’s default verse (note: this doesn’t have to apply to anyone’s portrayal of either Catherine or James should our muses interact!

- Charlie has a striking physical resemblance to Catherine, with a hint of her dad’s features. Personality wise, she’s a definite mix of both of her parents: sharing Catherine’s stubbornness as well as James’ smarts.

(Catherine on the left, Charlie on the right)

- Catherine Autumn was born in the Enclave in 2233, a few years after her older brother Augustus Autumn, who she never really got along with growing up. In fact, her ideals were far from the Enclave’s. As soon as she turned 19, Catherine was out of there and it was then that she met James Beaufort and Madison Li, who she shared a close bond with, although her bond with the former blossomed into love and she soon fell head over heels for James and it was the same for him.

- Catherine and James get married at 20 and she eagerly separates herself entirely from the past life in the Enclave upon taking James’ last name in their marriage, total freedom from a short life she never wanted.

- Another year goes by and Catherine and James, joined by Madison and a group of scientists begin Project Purity in the Jefferson Memorial building, which becomes a lifelong goal and hope for Catherine. Plenty of difficulties line the way yet the project seemed to be going smoothly until Catherine discovered she was pregnant in late 2257. Attempts were made to continue but they fell short and Project Purity was indefinitely cancelled

- Catherine and James eagerly awaited the birth of their child, who turned out to be a heathy baby girl, Charlie on July 12th, 2258, although Catherine wasn’t so lucky. She passed from cardiac arrest and James took his daughter and with the help of the Brotherhood of Steel, made his way to Vault 101, where they would remain for the next 19 years.

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quick tag dump (not including musing or headcanon tags for this but they'll be formatted similarly)

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✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑵 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

[ 🖐️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do their hands feel like: soft, calloused, trembling ? [ ☂️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they crave touch or fear it ? [ 🎐 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace ? [ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ? [ 💤 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they sleep ? curled up, sprawled, holding onto something ? [ 🦇 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a fear they never talk about ? [ 🔒 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a secret they’ve sworn never to tell ? [ 🪢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they broke a promise ? [ 🫳 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they feel they owe, but never paid back ? [ 💼 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do they always carry with them ? [ 🧨 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the quickest way to set them off, even if they hide it well ? [ ⛓️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does guilt feel like to them ? [ 💢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho have they never forgiven and never will ? [ 🩸 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there something or someone that, if lost, would break them ? [ 🌧️ ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a pain they refuse to heal from ? [ 🪞 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen have they looked at their reflection and hated what they saw ? [ 📿 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat superstition or ritual do they cling to ? [ 🌊 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they cried ? [ 🐾 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo animals like them instinctively ? [ 🪶 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they laugh ? [ 🫀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho taught them what love is ? did it hurt ? [ 💭 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they believe they’re worthy of being loved ? [ 🎀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is their main love language ? [ 🔦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they search for ? [ 📜 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a story they love sharing with others ? [ 🌒 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a dream or goal they have given up on ? [ 🕯️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat memory do they replay when they’re alone ? [ 🌪️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the one choice they regret (not) making ? [ 🧩 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s a truth about themselves they refuse to admit ? [ 🍻 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of drunk are they ? [ ✉️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of letter would they write but never send ? [ 🗡️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a scar that they have but never talk about ? [ 🕸️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a favourite lie they like to hear ? [ 🪦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat would they want on their gravestone but never admit aloud ? [ 🎱 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of future do they crave, and who’s in it ? [ 🌀 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a recurring dream or nightmare ? [ 🍃 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they feel like they belong ? [ ⚓ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does “home” mean to them ? [ 🧭 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhere would they go if they could disappear tomorrow ?

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(cracking my knuckles) I missed writing my fallout muses so here we are