LEADING MAN (AP)

❝ Run away! Who knows what these brutes will do if they catch you! ❞ ❝ This town is nothin’ but idiot kids and drooling graybeards. Steal everything you can! ❞ ❝ What were you thinking, taking on these bandits alone? That’s beyond reckless. ❞  ❝ I’m beginning to understand exactly how incompetent you all are! ❞ ❝ This is our country… Why do we have to live in hiding, like prisoners in our own land? ❞ ❝ I’ve never seen so much activity in this area before. Is there… something I should know?   ❞ ❝ Your skills have improved, but you’re still new to fighting. Just focus on surviving. ❞ ❝ I know you, and you have a way of getting what you want. ❞ ❝ You’re as clever as they say, my dear. You even came alone. How brave of you. ❞ ❝ Not to pry, but did you know you’re bleeding? You’ve got some blood on your sleeve there. ❞ ❝ Well you’ve certainly grown up to be easy on the eyes! I believe I’m a little smitten. ❞ ❝ How did you manage to sneak in this far without my help? ❞ ❝ If you’re not up to it, don’t feel pressured to fight. We can handle the soldiers. ❞ ❝ Are we gonna help, or just stand around all day twiddling our thumbs? ❞ ❝ Enemies will use every method they have to destroy you. It is best that you be prepared. ❞ ❝ I’m going to drown you and all of your hopes in these filthy waters! You’ve no escape! ❞  ❝ If you really can work miracles, you’d best work one up for yourself now. ❞ ❝ Did you think the likes of you could be a worthy opponent for me? Know your place. ❞  ❝ Make your peace. This blow shall be your end. ❞ ❝ My sword is not made for killing those who will not raise their weapons. ❞ ❝ Stop your tongue, worm, or my knife will stop it for you. ❞ ❝ What is more honorable than a death fraught with purpose? ❞ ❝ The thought of draining the life from your body… It makes me tingle all over! ❞ ❝ If we allow hatred to rule our hearts, we become prisoners of our past. ❞ ❝ Do you have any idea who you’re dealing with here, reptile breath?!  ❞ ❝ I never could decide if you were more greedy or more corrupt. Stupid was never out of the question, though. ❞ ❝ Politics aren’t my strong suit, but I know you’re up to no good! ❞ ❝ All I’ve ever desired is a country where war and hunger are unknown. ❞ ❝ If we have no evidence, then I suppose we’ll have to dig some up. ❞ ❝ The only thing your sniffing about will get you, is an abruptly shortened life span! ❞ ❝ Greetings, General! My, you’re looking even more dashing and handsome than usual! ❞ ❝ Strength without compassion does not a ruler make. ❞  ❝ Always lost in your books! What have I said about watching your back?! ❞ ❝ I’m amazed someone was desperate enough to make you a general… ❞ ❝ My…What a stupid speech. ❞ ❝ Come on, do it. It’s a clean shot. ❞ ❝ Give me some time to myself. I’ll come up with a plan to get us through this mess. ❞ ❝ I swear you’d hit on a tree if I dressed it in a skirt. Tell me I’m wrong! ❞ ❝ I’d never have guessed there’d be such a pretty boy/girl around here! What a lucky day! ❞ ❝ It’s like a dream come true! My hero, standing in front of me! ❞ ❝ Well now…Shall we get on with our business? ❞  ❝ If I have to knock you out to keep you out of this battle, then that’s what I’ll do. ❞ ❝ Talk later, eat now. Sorry, but I gotta put something in my stomach and get some rest… ❞  ❝ It looks to me like you’ve charmed your way into the most powerful position in this army. ❞ ❝ If you are not worthy of fighting me, then you are only wasting my time. ❞ ❝ Next time we meet, keep your blade drawn, and make sure you’ve said your prayers. ❞ ❝ Ah, here comes the great strategist! Don’t be so shy. Come sit next to me! ❞ ❝ Oh, you have no idea how happy you’ve made me! ❞ ❝ It doesn’t matter who the enemy is. If there’s a way to avoid taking a life, that is the path I will choose.❞ ❝ You do not look well. Should I send for something? Water, perhaps? ❞ ❝ Oh, you are ever so serious! One of these days, I will catch you off guard. ❞ ❝ Never question my orders again, or I’ll have you killed. Is that clear? ❞ ❝ You’re standing in a pool of your own blood. Tell me the truth. It hurts to even stand, right? ❞ ❝ My wounds…They’re nothing compared to what my people have suffered! ❞ ❝ This weapon…I’m afraid it was crafted for better hands than mine. ❞ ❝ I suppose when you have the brain of a gnat, these things take some time to sink in. ❞  ❝ You have some serious guts, jumping into the middle of a battlefield all by yourself. ❞ ❝ I thought I was the craziest around here, but it seems I have some serious competition! ❞  ❝ One more syllable and I shall snap your neck. ❞ ❝ Just remember: when this is all over, you’ll be getting one heck of a bill. ❞ ❝ You look like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. ❞ ❝ I’m going to save my people. If the rest of the world paints me as a beast to be reviled and hated, so be it.  ❞ ❝ I’m offering you a choice. Surrender now, or fight us and die. ❞ ❝ What’s insane about a person fighting for their country? ❞ ❝ Hey, you can’t go out and fight if you’re feeling sick! You should rest! ❞ ❝ You’re the greatest! I’m so proud that you’re my teacher! ❞ ❝ You get to live now. Once this is done, though, you’re a corpse. ❞ ❝ War is a simple thing. What comes after, that is hard. ❞ ❝ Diplomacy is a battle that I have never known how to fight. ❞ ❝ For a beautiful woman like you, I’ll gladly offer my head. Of course you’ll have to bring me down to the ground first. ❞ ❝ I wish you would stop looking into my soul. It’s very rude of you. ❞ ❝ You’d carry the burden alone to protect your people? That’s very selfless of you. ❞  ❝ You are a festering wound in the flesh of the world! ❞ ❝ I remember when a trip like this would have exhausted you. I’m impressed at how well you’re handling it. ❞ ❝ We all have to answer for our crimes one day. Today is that day for you. ❞ ❝ Don’t you idealistic twits ever give up? ❞ ❝ Look…Would you mind rejoining the enemy? ❞ ❝ Looking for you is still like trying to find spilled ink at night. ❞ ❝ I don’t think we even need to exchange names. I’ll just kill you and leave it at that. ❞ ❝ So you won't object when I tear your lungs out here and now? ❞ ❝ You’re smart, but you’re no good when it comes to your emotions. Come over here. ❞ 

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Having some fun with brushes and textures. Featuring Balthier and Vaan

hey, do y’all like grimy sandy orphaned thief boys? boys in vests? sky pirates? do y’all think vaan doesn’t deserve the hate he gets and was indeed a valuable part of the game (especially at the beginning)? do you miss his non-remastered abs? then this is a blog for you–! reblog/like to spread the word of a new (remade) vaan rp blog! au’s include: tales of, fire emblem & pjo!

                                                 ❮   a flame can both nurture & destroy.   ❯                                          ignis scientia via final fantasy xv. crossover & oc friendly.

❝I’m going to save my people. If the rest of the world paints me as a beast to be reviled and hated, so be it.❞ ❝No! You can’t die, not in a place like this!❞ ❝My wounds… they’re nothing! They’re nothing compared to what my people have suffered!❞ ❝What’s insane about a person fighting for their country?❞ ❝Don’t you idealistic twits ever give up?!❞ ❝I hope you’re a strong swimmer…❞ ❝What were you thinking, taking on these bandits alone? That’s beyond reckless!❞ ❝We’re totally outclassed in this battle… This is insane.❞ ❝I thought you’d hesitate to fight me. I’m… a little surprised.❞ ❝You might actually stand a chance, if you strike quickly.❞ ❝Ahh… I’m dying… on an empty stomach…❞ ❝You let others do your dirty work while you run for safety. Looks like you’re running out of places to run…❞ ❝Where are my guards? Why do I have to be the one to fight?!❞ ❝You defeated me last time, but this time it’ll be different. Prepare yourself!❞ ❝Stand back! I won’t allow you to push yourself anymore!❞ ❝So, are we gonna help, or should we just stand here all day and twiddle our thumbs?❞ ❝Helping you would give me great joy.❞ ❝If you value your life, you will leave this place at once.❞ ❝I don’t know about others, but I can tell who you are. You have one heck of a stench.❞ ❝I cannot and will not allow you to spill blood upon our land!❞ ❝That’s the very last life you take. Your black heart has beat long enough.❞ ❝Don’t speak. Leave it all to me. You use all your strength to make sure that you survive.❞ ❝Please…do not lose yourself to hate.❞ ❝We both know that we should follow our hearts, even if it makes us traitors❞ ❝Would you really abandon us? What kind of man are you?!❞ ❝Why is it that authority figures are always so unwilling to let go of their power?❞ ❝Behold a true queen! YOUR queen!❞ ❝Live… No matter the pain… I will live!❞ ❝No matter the task, and no matter the odds, I can only succeed at it so long as you depend on me.❞ ❝What do you mean? This wound? Hardly—gnk!–worth noting…❞ ❝My, you’re looking even more dashing and handsome than usual!❞ ❝If you dive into battle with a conceited attitude, you’ll end up dead no matter what blood is in your veins!❞ ❝A single arrow, right between the eyes? Who else could make a shot like that~?❞ ❝My arrows will find you no matter where you run.❞ ❝Don’t move. You’ll tear the wound wide open.❞ ❝You were the only one who helped. That’s why you’re my friend. My…only friend.❞ ❝How convenient. I can end this farce right now. Surrender or die.❞ ❝Why wouldn’t I know the name of a cute guy/girl like you?!❞ ❝Can someone tell me why I always seem to pull the short straw?❞ ❝Though the price may be my life, I will never cooperate with you!❞ ❝I’m not deluded enough to think that I can beat you.❞ ❝Battles without rewards just aren’t my thing. It’s time for me to retreat~!❞ ❝You are a festering wound in the flesh of the world! Die, and let it heal!❞ ❝You’re a diamond, and other humans, mere glass beads.❞ ❝I swear you’d hit on a tree if I dressed it in a skirt.❞ ❝We are not done yet! We’ll continue to fight, kill, and crush our enemies!❞ ❝My…what a stupid speech…❞ ❝Ohhh… you are truly a banquet for the eyes as well as the… spirit. I’m quite overcome!❞ ❝How is it that anyone could risk a precious treasure like you in battle?❞ ❝Listen…Would you mind rejoining the enemy?❞ ❝The world simply could not bear to be without me. Your crude weapons have no force against true magnificence!❞ ❝Glad to see you’re still barely clinging to that last shred of sanity.❞ ❝You’re the one who agreed to guard me, so do your duty and obey your orders!❞ ❝I’m going to tear you apart, as I’ve been wanting to do for years.❞ ❝Wait… You want me to fight THAT? Are you insane?!❞ ❝Do not presume to understand me, you ridiculous boy/girl!❞ ❝I could never decide if you were more greedy or more corrupt. Stupid was never in the question, though.❞ ❝The only way for the weak to survive is to cling to the strong.❞ ❝A new girlfriend? Is she blind or something?❞ ❝Well, well… Look at this cute little thing.❞ ❝You’re not nearly as insensitive as the others say. Deep down, you’re a big softie.❞ ❝Ah, here comes the great strategist! Don’t be so shy. Come sit next to me.❞