The Empyrean Asks

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Hi! I am Ash and my main blog is @fictionalrelapse. I am starting this blog to hopefully have a fun writing project and spend some time coming up with headcannons for our canon characters in The Empyrean series!

Ridoc: Cheesecake’s solid. Sophisticated. Reliable. Sort of like me, if you squint. To be honest, I’ve never thought about it, but cheesecake seems like it pairs well with bad decisions. (Winks) Ridoc: But, uh… don’t tell Shadow Xaddy, because I’m fairly certain I’m on thin ice with him and I really don’t want to clean up a dessert war, too.

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Sawyer: People? Worrying about me? I’m alright... I wish I could say I was in one piece, but you can’t win ‘em all. Some days are better than others, but it’s nice to know I’ve got a fanclub out there somewhere rooting for me. It makes this whole rider thing feel worth it.

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Garrick: (whistles) That’s loaded. Sawyer: What did Liam do to get this as his first question? Ridoc: I mean, it sounds like they have some ulterior motives for my boy… (claps Liam on the back) Liam: That’s… a hard question. And kind of unfair, to be honest. If I had someone like that, like really loved, I don’t think there’s any part of me that would walk away from that situation the same. But I guess that’s the thing about the quadrant… it doesn’t care about what’s fair. (He glances at Xaden, who is pretending not to listen) Violet: You don’t need to answer it, Liam. I’m not the one who’s asking you to protect me. (Slight smile) Liam: No, Violet, you’re one of my best friends. It’s not about who asked me to do it. I made you a promise. But… if I felt what Xaden feels toward you about something else… I would be fighting just as hard for her, too. So I’d do anything to get you both out okay, even if it’s reckless. Even if it meant… I don’t know. I couldn’t live with myself any other way. Xaden: Alright, that’s enough of this question. (Crumples missive) Moving on.

This one lowkey hurt to write. Is Xaden upset by the thought of Liam breaking his promise to protect Violet? Or is he upset by Liam being put in that situation? Hm...

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If you could trade signets with anyone, who would it be?

Violet: Anyone? I’d swap with Rhiannon. Her signet would make sorting through the books in the Riorson House library go by so much faster. Xaden: You would give up Tairn’s power to be able to… finish your reading list?

Violet: Yes, and I would be happy instead of stressing about burning irreplaceable tomes! Xaden: Fine, then I’ll take yours. I don’t think something subtle would work out in my favor, anyway. Rhiannon: (Rolls eyes) Like you need more power. You glower enough without the thread of spontaneous combustion.  Garrick: I'd take Liam's. I wouldn't mind being the eyes in the sky. Liam: You know, distance walking doesn't seem so bad.

Bodhi: I’d swap with Sawyer, actually. Bending metal with my mind? Gives me an idea to make a wyvern-sized bear trap.

Ridoc: Okay, well I want Xaden’s. Could you imagine the badassery of me and shadows? The world isn’t ready. Sawyer: The world? Are you sure you’re ready? I can see you somehow tripping on shadows within five minutes of the swap. Imogen: I’m not trading. I like mine just fine. But I could use some of Ridoc’s brazen confidence. Ridoc: Yeah, yeah, let’s all make fun of Ridoc. 

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Bodhi: “Mr. Underrated,” huh? Honestly, I’ll take that as a badge of honor. I’ve been better, it’s been pretty hard keeping things afloat here in Aretia. You know, helping start a rebellion and all… But you just made my week with that question.

Yes, I'm back after for freaking ever. Blame grad school. Please keep sending me asks, trying to work on characterization so I can get the guts to continue my fics!!

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Hello I like you-

*tries to run away but utterly fails cuz who’s gonna beat Xaden?*

-R

(Shadows whip down the hallway and wrap around your ankle. You slam to the ground, narrowly flipping to your back before you’re dragged back through the door of the Ask the Quadrant office in Riorson House. Xaden, Violet, and the others are gathered around the table sifting through missives, but the room is dead silent, focused on the present altercation.)

(Surprisingly, Xaden doesn’t look too pissed, even if his brows are quirked in annoyance. It’s Violet that has her hands gripping the conduit with electric tension.) Xaden: You know, I was going to let you go, but she’s sexy when she’s mad. 

Violet: (glaring daggers at you) Put your hands on him again and find out what happens. (Lightning crackles around her hand)

Ridoc & Bodhi: Whoa whoa whoa.

Dain: Okay, that’s enough, let’s –

Violet: Shut up, Dain. 

Dain: Uh - yep, noted. (Sits)

(Xaden grins and crosses his arms behind Vi)

Sloane: (Slamming her hands on the table and standing up) Alright, we get you two are like dragons in heat, but that’s not an excuse to be a dick to another cadet.

(She steps between Riorgail and you, purposefully stamping her foot on Xaden’s shadow tether, which dissolves)

Sloane: Next time, go for someone that hasn’t had a lightning wielder mark her territory on them.

(You run out of the room)

Cat and Aaric, eating popcorn together: Come on, it was just about to get good!

Garrick: Man, we really need to ward that door before Xaden's fanclub enacts a siege.

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Violet: I don’t know you, but… you’re not alone. Acknowledging how you feel and admitting you need help is the greatest form of strength you can have. Trust me, I know. I know the world feels like it’s bottoming out and that you’re slipping away from everyone, and it would be easier to not hold on, but… there are people that care about you. They would notice you were gone like a hole in their chest. So here’s your hug, no questions or pressure. Just trying to ease your burden.

(Her arms wrap tight around you)

Xaden: (scratches his head) Listen, I’m not the greatest with words. But whatever scared you, whatever made you pull away – it doesn’t define you. You’re still here. That counts for something. We’ll sit with you as long as you need, because you’re not alone. Not here at Basgiath, and not ever.

Listen, anon, I know I took forever answering this and it was partly because I've been going through the same thing, and partly because I really wanted to answer you properly. I didn't know which characters should comfort you, but in the spirit of Riorgail week I think Mom & Dad have something to say to you. I genuinely hope things get better for you.

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Xaden, do you have a favorite out of everyone?

And no, Violet is not an option🤪

Xaden, without missing a beat: Garrick.

Garrick: Aww, you really mean it?

Imogen: Ew, go kiss somewhere else.

Bodhi:

Bodhi:

Bodhi: Damn, lowkey hurts.

Ridoc, appearing from gods know where: Don’t worry, Bodhs, you’re my favorite.

Xaden, growling: Gamlyn. 

Ridoc: Yes, Xaddy?

Imogen: Fuck, Ridoc, please don’t start a Code Black.

Garrick: Seconded, we ran out of cleaning supplies from the amount of blood last time.

Xaden: Garrick, don’t make me take it back.

Garrick: No take-backsies!

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Rhiannon: The question should really be who isn’t Ridoc crushing on?

Sawyer: Yeah, I’m pretty sure he’s tried to hit on me a couple of times.

Ridoc: Hey, now, I have standards.

Violet: Your only standard is that they can move.

Ridoc: Yes, excuse you, I am a man of consent! Also, this is my question so all of you can shoo. 

(Swats Iron Squad away)

Ridoc: If you must know, I am still trying to work my magic on Xaddy Xaden. (waggles eyebrows)

(A thread of shadow rises slowly from under his chair and smacks him in the head… hard)

Ridoc: OW! (rubs head and looks around the room for Xaden) You’ll break one day, Xaden!

(Rhiannon and Sawyer peek their heads in the door)

Rhiannon: It’s insane to me that you’re not worried for your life, going after him like that. 

Ridoc: Pshh, I’m not afraid of shadow daddies. 

Sawyer: It’s not Xaden you should be afraid of…

(Lightning splits the sky outside the window, and Ridoc jolts out of his seat)

Rhiannon: Yeah, Violet doesn’t really like to share…

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Garrick: AWWW, someone wants my honey bear’s sugar!

Xaden: *glaring at Garrick*

Bodhi: You know, it’s my humble opinion that Xaden has great hugs. In fact, I would wager that he has the best hugs.

Xaden: You guys are really laying it on thick, huh?

Violet: Xaden. 

Xaden: …Yes, love?

Violet: Give them a hug. You don’t have to be so violently anti-social all the time. You probably need it as much as they do, anyway.

Xaden: … 

Garrick: Come on, honey bear. Show us the sweet stuff.

Xaden: … 

(Xaden hugs you tightly, but relaxes after a moment)

Violet: See? You needed that.

Bodhi: AWW, next thing we know our Duke of Tyrrendor is going to be kissing babies all the way down the block!

Ridoc, appearing from out of nowhere: Hello, yes, I am a baby and would like to be kissed by Xaden.

Xaden: Nope.

(Shadows push Ridoc out and slam the door)

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Bodhi: Listen, I’ve unfortunately been privy to the damn near sexual relationship he has with that dessert. I don’t think anyone can love chocolate cake as much as Xaden does.

Violet: *laughing* 

Xaden: *eye roll* Okay, you know you’re exaggerating with that one. 

Bodhi: No, I’m serious. Do you not remember the absolute rampage you went on when Ridoc and Sawyer rigged your birthday cake to explode last year?

Xaden: I feel like my reaction was perfectly justified. Don’t fuck with my birthday cake and I won’t fuck with you.

Violet: Xay, Brennan did have to spend an hour mending Ridoc after you tripped him on the stairs chasing him…

Xaden: I did not trip him, he fell. 

(Xaden definitely tripped him)

Bodhi: To answer your question, I love me some chocolate cake, especially from right here in Aretia. However, seeing as I don’t want any broken bones, I’m going to leave that title to Xaden. Man’s out here treating frosting like a love language, and I respect it from a safe distance.

Violet: You say that like you weren’t the one who stole a slice in the middle of the night and tried to gaslight him into thinking it was a dragon.