♛Unbreakable Will♛

//Good evening all, I know it’s been quite a while so I wanted to make a brief update. First Jirachi is my new mun faceclaim, I’ve been at this for years and I finally made my all time favorite mon my face whoops. But more importantly I do fully intend on coming back to write on both of my blogs soon, and regarding Bede I’ve been, albeit at the speed of snail (the Kei brand™), going through a revamping process. I’ll make another update post when everything is finished and tbh it’s exciting! I see I’ve gotten some new followers and I can’t wait to come back and meet everyone. Thank you for bearing with me during my absence--my health and mental state have been really difficult lately, but I’m hanging in there. Please do stay safe everyone as best you can. 

          PARTICLES OF DUST AND THE MUSK OF AGED WOOD were among Bede’s earliest realities (and frequent assailants to his lungs) following his decision to accept the responsibilities of becoming Opal’s successor. The duties of a gym leader are many, he’d so been informed during the months of the experience that was fairy bootcamp--naturally such included the care and upkeep of the gym itself. The main lobby, as it stood, wasn’t terribly in need of maintenance, but the storage rooms, which in fact challengers had to pass through to reach the arena?

By Arceus. Dreadful. Utterly.

And perhaps understandably given Opal’s age (Powers above help those who dared to mention that aloud--Bede does not fear many things but his guardian had become an exception) and the gym’s other primary focus of putting on shows. It became his issue when becoming the new gym leader; the status of the gym was going to reflect on his character. Thus he made it his objective to bring cleanliness and some sense of order to the space.

Hours divided over days spent doing a variety of physical labor left him sore, coughing in fits, drenched in sweat--the absolute worst combination. He’d never appreciated a shower more at the end of it all. Yet, truthfully it wasn’t a completely nightmarish experience--he’d found himself...fascinated enough by the various objects he’d unearthed in his tidying expedition. Props from plays of the past no doubt. Masquerade masks (he’d been semi-tempted to one try on if not for his mind reminding him of how in need of cleaning everything in that room was) impressively painted backdrops, and costumes no doubt inspired by different time periods.

(Unsurprisingly one outfit that seemed fitting of royalty caught his eye.)

But even these findings paled in comparison to what Bede recognized to be a dust covered...harp? A faint golden color--perhaps brilliantly gleaming in days past and seeming in moderately good condition. It looked beautiful and as amethysts lay fixed upon the instrument for several moments, the blond wondered what lovely sound it would make.

Tagged By: Nabbed Tagging: @curryuuri​ @aquoreus​

FAV GAME: Moon

FAV STARTER: Mudkip, Chimchar, Snivy, Rowlet and Popplio

FAV PROTAGONIST ( Male / Female ): Wes and Calem for boys!! Selene for girl!!

FAV PROFESSOR: Rowan

FAV RIVAL: Bede and Gladion. Aesthetic blonds with attitude squad 

FAV “EVIL” TEAM: Plasma (BW version) 

FAV TEAM LEADER: Maxie or Ghetsis 

FAV GYM LEADER: Cress, Volkner, Elesa and Opal 

FAV ELITE FOUR MEMBER: Caitlin, Grimsley or Shauntal 

FAV CHAMPION: Steven Stone!!

FAV TRIAL CAPTAIN / KAHUNA: Ilima and Nanu 

FAV BOX DEV: Molayne

FAV POKEMON TYPE: Psychic pride!!

FAV PKMN CHARACTER: Oh gosh insert like all of gen 7 who I didn’t mention, Wallace was really cool, The shadow triad I love as concepts 

HEAVY IS THE INEVITABLE SIGH THAT WILL SLIP FROM THE GYM LEADER’S LIPS at the mention of the Champion’s--rather, former Champion’s younger sibling and newly crowned Champion’s apparent “buddy”. History shared between the both of them by no means pleasant--instead entirely something of a bitter rivalry (at least, at the time of his gym challenge, Bede perceived it as such)...and he’s willing to acknowledge that much of what’s conspired between them had been his doing. 

His cutting words after Hop’s merciless defeat in the Wild Area hadn’t weighed on his conscious in the slightest at the time--the moment had given Bede a much needed morale boost, something to assure him of his status as one of the true elite competitors in the gym challenge. To prove he was better than one of the the two challengers that had the highest chances among the eyes of the public, within Rose’s eyes, had been a wonderful victory. (After all, Bede had been foreign to loss, prior to his gym challenge.) 

And that isn’t to speak of Bede’s envy. The other source of his bitterness toward the other boy. His life has been nothing but fighting--of pushing himself to overcome the ever looming threat of being nothing...and the audacity of Hop, someone who has everything Bede’s wanted (a family, support, love, stability) to so boldly declare of how the title was going to be his. As if he were entitled to it. Taking him down a notch was more satisfying than it should have been. 

(But little does he know, there is so much more to Hop beneath the surface.) 

Now months have passed with both of them in new positions and Bede having...mellowed from Opal’s influence (though he will avoid confirming such). By no means are they friends. Nothing perhaps anything beyond cordial, though Bede cannot bite back his own snark nor suppress his attitude all the time. Yet, Bede DOES in fact respect Hop’s strength, seeing some form of growth in his battling at the finals. And there is of course the matter of Hop standing by the current Champion’s side and stopping the Darkest Day...the mess that he himself contributed to help causing. 

The question remains of whether Bede regrets his actions towards the other in the past. It’s complicated--perhaps if he were to know him beyond an associate to the reigning Champion. But as of now, the thought is not in his mind. 

...suffice to say Bede will not go out of his way to be around the other, but neither will he degrade Hop’s strength if asked.  

“THOUGHTS ON ______” ASKS| Accepting!

@fracturedhues​ asked: Thoughts on people from Johto, Sinnoh, Kanto, Hoenn, etc. :0

RIGHT, TRAVELING. BEYOND RUNNING ERRANDS THROUGHOUT THE REGION for one reason or another, Bede can acknowledge that his experiences in the realm are lacking. (yes, especially since he hasn’t even traversed the entirety of his home region) It isn’t that he has no interest--in fact, he’s well aware there’s much he can learn abroad, it’s rather that timing is the primary issue. It’s not as if he can up and abandon his gym and his off season is spent pursuing theatre.

“I haven’t had any substantial personal encounters with those out of the region, but if I must give impressions...it seems Kantonian, Johtoan and Galarian citizens have a few similarities. Enjoying curry and being rather zealous about battling. I have little to say on Hoennians and Sinnohans other than appreciating their region’s histories and mythologies.” 

 “THOUGHTS ON ______” ASKS| Accepting! 

@curryuuri​ asked: Ballonlea!!!! 

IT’S FAINT, THE GHOST OF A RARE SMILE pulling at his lips upon the mention of the quaint forested town--he’s begun to think of it as the first place he could ever attach the label of home to. Certainly it won’t be surprising to hear of a gym leader singing praises of their location, and yet he feels he must in his own way. “My opinion may come as controversial, but I suppose that’s my speciality, now isn’t it?” A single chuckle. “Ballonlea is truly the gem of the Galar region, oddities and all. You’ll find no other place with such beauty or character. Although, it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart given the high population of the more mischievous types of Pokemon about--I however, have grown to enjoy them and their nature.” ...unless he was on the receiving end of a prank, that is. “I’m also quite fond of the lack of sunlight. I’ve never been friendly with the heat.” 

How ironic given the town’s neighbor. 

Repost don’t Reblog Bold what applies to your muse.

Daisy: Wears their heart on their sleeve. Soft voice. Minimalistic clothing. Laying in a field of tall grass. Walking barefoot. Puts other people’s happiness above their own.

Bellflower: Very consistent friend. Happy face with sad eyes. Careful touches. Hiding a blush. Light giggles. Makes friends easily. Knows how to make you smile.

Protea: Proud. Big gestures. African heritage. Blushes easily. Tries to look tough but is really just a big softie. Content where they are. Doesn’t love easily, but always deeply.

Moonflower: Knowing smiles. Doesn’t open up easily. Late night. Tired eyes. Soft skin. Not as innocent as they seem. Loose clothing.

Bleeding Heart: Hopeless romantic. Still laughs at dirty jokes. Believes they can change the world. Caring looks. Dyed hair. Kisses on the cheek.

Sunflower: Big smiles. Always looking for the positive. Lots of friends. Warm afternoons. Basking in the sun. Stares off into space a lot. Sitting in comfortable silence.

Dandelion: Wishing for the impossible. Shooting stars. Light breezes through their hair. White clothing. Whispered secrets. Far off looks. Kind eyes.

//It hit me while doing the negative trait list that...selfish truly doesn’t apply to Bede? And arguably neither does self-centered? A large part of his character arc, how I interpret it, is Bede wanting to prove himself to Rose, to be of use because of how much he perceived Rose to do for him--the Champion title, sure would have been nice but not necessarily something he made his personal life mission. Now do I think he falls into the trap of being one track minded at times, given the mural situation? Yes. But I think it’s all of this that makes his line about how only he determines how he lives being so powerful!! He’s going to follow his own desires a bit more--live for himself. 

Below is a list of 102 negative traits to describe your character.

( Bold what fully applies - Italicize what tenatively applies )