#orlion

*Bzzzt* Hi there! I'm RoTai, assistant to Professor Maximillion Fort! I'm afraid the professor is busy at the moment, so many new trainers wanting to start their adventures needing a Pokémon to keep them out of trouble! But since so many of you trainers might be new to Akadeos *zzt* Akkadios, he asked me to introduce you to some of the Pokémon native to this region you may never have seen before!

So I figured let's start with the Pokémon made famous by the legendary Champion of Akkadios! Oooo, I hear among certain circles, this one is considered part of the illustrious 600 club! I have no idea what that means, but I'm sure it's good *bzzt*!

ORLION - The Star Gazer Pokémon - A Fighting-type Pokémon. Quiet and polite, Orlion are always seeking out new knowledge. It is said if they ever develop the spine necessary to stand up for themselves, they could be the greatest fighter of all.

STELEON - The Star Saviour Pokémon - A Fighting-type Pokémon. It's said that Steleon have a natural instinct for helping, and will always jump in where there's danger. Scientists say that Steleon have a secondary organ that allows it to convert starlight into raw power.

*Bzzzt* Sound pretty strong, right? Orlion are pretty rare, often habituating in open areas with a clear view of the night sky. Steleon are even rarer, said to be only able to evolve when exposed to a rare stone known as a Starlight Matrix. Wild, huh?

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■ -  Bedroom/house/living quarters headcanon

Drawing Orion rn so you get some of her 😋

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3. What is their love language?

Orion:

Input: words of affirmation and quality time

Output: acts of service

Orlando: physical affection on all fronts

29. What's an insecurity they hold about their relationship?

Orion has a long-running concern with "not being good enough" for them. She doesn't always have the highest self-esteem/worth. Learned behaviour. Every so often, Orion gets worried they'll realize just how above her they really are and will leave her behind.

It's no secret that Orlando doesn't like talking about themselves. Orion's insecurity actually goes both ways in this case. Orlando had a big family, they came to Appalachia, everyone got killed or infected with the scorched plague but them. Their story isn't that different from countless people in the area, and it isn't all that impressive in their eyes. Especially compared to Orion, who survived her childhood, being cast out alone from the vault and into the wilderness, making her own way in the world. Compared to her, they are very average, and they worry about them sometimes.

77. What is something they would never forgive the other one for doing/saying?

Orlando would never forgive Orion if she called them a lackey again. They love the work they do at the Whitespring and for the "management," and it would hurt them immensely if she were to trivialize what they do. Same for if she started pushing for information on who the "management" is again. The fact that she won't take their word for it makes them feel like she doesn't trust them.

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This was really fun to do, and had the bonus side effect of that I now know how to open .psd files in procreate!

Top lyrics are from Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel, a song I mostly just associate with Orion, but that specific one fits them both very well.

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Relationship asks

2 .What was their first date like? If they haven’t been on a date yet, how would it go?

Official first date, huh? The lines are a touch blurred lol they were very much together before they actually got together.

Orlando would most certainly do their best to go all out and make it special. They can't make everyone leave the dining area, so they'd close out the management wing and their office for a fancy dinner. Tablecloths, whatever nice table settings they could get a hold of, candles, 3 course meal, all vegetarian so Orion can really enjoy (they aren't but they didn't want her to feel bad about having "special food").

Just sitting and talking afterwards, the two of them just like to be together, doesn't matter what, if anything, they're doing. Cuddles back in bed later on <3

3. It’s late at night and your characters want food, what do they order/find in the fridge?

They have a full kitchenette in their place in the Whitespring, cupboards and fridge is stocked the best they can be.

Orlando's go-to midnight snack is a sandwich. PB&J, blueberry jam preferably if available. They also like PB&Honey, and honey is widely more available in the wasteland so that one's more common.

Big ol' bowl of sugarbombs for Orion! It's her favourite treat any time of day, and makes an especially tasty late night snack. (Modern au Orion also adores cheese pizza with bell peppers, mushrooms, and pineapple. Very good late night take-out)

8. Who does what chores, and why?

Orlando handles all the cooking, as well as dusting and keeping the floors clean. Orion cannot cook. She does watch and helps, but Orlando enjoys it and is quite good at it. Orlando can be a bit of a neat freak. They don't like dirt and mud getting tracked on the floors, and they like everything to be neat and tidy and spotless.

Orion does the dishes, cleans the kitchen and bathroom, and the trash. Orion doesn't mind getting her hands a dirty. She'll happily do any of the messier jobs, and she's the one to fix anything that isn't working right either.

19. It’s raining, did either of your OCs bring an umbrella? If so, who, and do they share it?

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10. How do they make up after a fight?

Lots of quality time. Apologizing and cuddling after time away to cool down. Depending on how big of an argument it was, they might take some extra time to talk about it and try to better see the other's side of things.

13. What would they say each other’s best quality is?

This simultaneously compliments and sort of contradicts their worst qualities lol

Orion has a good sense of humanity and a strong admiration for the Responders. She'll always do whatever she can to help someone in need, regardless if she thinks they really need or deserve it or not.

Orlando is in a similar vein, regardless of their habit of indulging themself. They do whatever they can to help out the Responders and keep them operating, and making sure they get whatever supplies they need from the management. Doesn't matter if they don't get rewarded for this or that they have to work almost 24/7 sometimes. They are happy to be doing their part to help people.

26. Do any of them have bad habits that the other can’t stand?

Orion often forgets to kick her shoes off before coming inside, tracking dirt all over the floors.

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4. What’s a typical Sunday like for them?

I wouldn't say that there is a "typical sunday" for them. It's really dependent on where in Orion currently is. But assuming that she's home at the Whitespring, during her off months, there's a little bit of consistency.

Orlando spends a good chunk of most days working, keeping the Refuge up and running and supplied is no easy feat. They always have lunch together, either in the dining area or back in their room. Orion may spend the afternoon on the couch in their office, talking to them about her latest stint out or what they wanna do in the evening.

Once Orlando's done work, they have dinner together, again either at home or in the dining area. Evenings are spent together cuddling, sometimes they listen to a holotape, or a radio show, sometimes they read together. Baths are a big favourite as well.

12. What would they say each other’s worst quality is?

Hoo boy.

Orion disagrees with some of Orlando's choices in regards to their use of Whitespring/management resources. They aren't selfish, quite generous, and love to help, but they do take liberties for themself at times. They don't need a new suit or anything else of the sort. Orion thinks the presidential suite should be renovated and divided for extra spaces for the refugees, not something the two of them live alone in.

Orion is forgiving. Concerningly so. She typically is happy to befriend and trust just about anyone, especially if they show her any form of kindness (real or otherwise) and is just as quick to forgive and forget at any sign of remorse (real or otherwise). She can potentially be taken advantage of with relative ease. She likes to help and wants to not disappoint people. Also, she's perfectly okay with being messy and is almost always covered in grease and/or mud.

21. Who is better at games? Does the loser take it graciously?

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Couples asks

How do they sleep?

Orion sleeps on the right, Orlando on the left. Lots of cuddling. They take turns being the big spoon, but it's more often Orlando. They like to sit and read together before going to sleep, cuddled up, and one of them reading aloud.

Orion sleeps in a pair of boxers and a tank top, Orlando sleeps in a pair of shorts and one of Orion's tank tops or t-shirts.

What was their last big fight? What did they learn from it?

Orion called them a lackey. She was pushing for more information about management and didn't think before she spoke. She was frustrated that they didn't trust her enough to tell her more. Orlando got mad that she wouldn't just leave it be and that she was downplaying their work and role with the Responders.

They learned to be a little more open with each other, hoe to better communication and boundaries as well. They both opened up about some more personal details about themselves, why they're the way that they are. Orion still doesn't know much about management, but she can ask some less direct questions, and Orlando won't brush off any worries or concerns she has.

How do they express love for each other? Do they have compatible love languages?

Orlando is all about showing their love, pet names, and lots of PDA. Orion is a little more reserved in that sense, she loves to hug them and cuddle them, just in their room. She also likes gift giving. There is, of course, a million little ways they show each other they love each other, ones that just seem like nothing to most people.

Orion's output love language is acts of service, and her input is words of affirmation. In both ways she loves quality time. Orlando's love language is physical affection on all counts. Their love languages are compatible the vast majority of the time, Orion isn't a very big fan of PDA, though. Orlando does their best to keep it toned down for her.

How do they react when the other is upset? How do they try to help?

Orion isn't the best at comforting people. She wants to, desperately, but it just doesn't always come easy for her. She means well and does try her best. She holds them closely and rubs their back, kisses their forehead as much as possible, and wispers that she's there to listen to them.