#rinjirenee

Yessss! Thank you, @valleniel @rinjirenee and @captainderyn -- now I don’t have to try to trim down my choices too much! :D 

Here on Out by DMB (”Is it okay if I call you mine from here on out? As if I could ever stop.”)

Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur (because they will get their cute, happily-ever-after once all this fighting dies down. Or they decide to run away, whichever comes first)

I Like Me Better by Lauv (They both feel that, essentially, they’re better people with each other than they were alone.)

Where does the kiss happen??

it only happens when you side with the empire, apparently! spoilers under the cut, for those who haven’t played or haven’t read the datamined 5.2 stuff

I used Across the Stars a lot when writing pre-KOTFE Theron/Ves, ‘cause it’s got a lot of good “longing” or “star-crossed lovers” kind of vibes to it.

@rinjirenee also asked for 1, 4, 7, and 9, and @anchanted-one wanted to hear thoughts in general, so I’ll pick a few more…

Cipher Nine. Imperial NPC.

1. Would they be recruitable? 

No. Nine shows up several times across Imperial storylines with a series of quests, but if the player attempts to recruit her she will always decline- politely, to an Agent. Mostly politely, to a Bounty Hunter. Recruitment attempts by Sith are met with outright laughter. 

2. Would they be a class specific character? (ie. Imperial Agent only. Republic character only)?

No, any Imperial-aligned character will encounter Nine a few times. (At least, you’re pretty sure it’s the same woman every time. She calls herself Cipher Nine, at least, and she certainly remembers *you,* but you could swear last time her eyes were a different color…)

4. Where would you recruit them from?

Dromund Kaas, initially. Additional missions on Nar Shaddaa and, during SoR, on Yavin IV.

5. What would their recruitment mission be?

The woman swirls her wineglass idly, eyeing you up and down- another Kaas City dilettante by the look of her. ‘Just a little favor, darling. You’re already going to Lord Grathan’s estate- just pop this spike into a networked console, won’t you? The pay’s good. I simply can’t quite manage it myself.’

Later: ‘Your credits, courtesy of Imperial Intelligence- oh. I suppose I did neglect to mention that earlier. Your patriotism (you can’t be entirely sure, but you’re about 99% sure that’s sarcasm) is admirable.’

7. Would there be a character they don’t like? Would that cause you to choose sides?

As she wouldn’t be a companion, you’d never have to choose between Nine and your followers. She may comment on your choice of follower, however. She has particularly negative things to say about DS Jaesa (’you’ve let that one go feral, my Lord. I would have expected better of you.’), Broonmark, Khem Val… basically, any who’d choose violence for violence’s sake.

8. Are they romanceable? Why/why not?

No. Upon successful completion of her Nar Shaddaa mission, characters of either gender can attempt to initiate a romantic encounter with Nine. However, she only responds positively to other Agents and Bounty Hunters- and she doesn’t stay the night.  

9. What would they say if you clicked on them?

‘Ready to work.’

‘Not until I finish my drink, my dear.’

‘I’ve got ops to run. Can it wait?’

After persistent clicking: ‘I know twenty-seven ways to break fingers, you know. Shall I show you?”

10. Do they know any other in game characters? (ie. trained under Satele Shan during the civil war. Knew Talos before he went to Hoth)

Nine seems to know a little about almost everyone. She knows the Minister and Watcher Two, of course, though she appears to be assigned to another oversight team.

17. What letter would they send post vanilla class story?

—this message will self-delete in 30 seconds… 29…. 28—

Still alive, I see. Very good. People like us, we’re hard to kill.

(if unromanced, or a Force-user class) But the war’s just getting started- you know that as well as I do. My sources tell me something even larger’s looming just over the horizon. If I catch sight of it before you do, I’ll be sure to give you a ring. 

-Cipher IX

(if romance completed) But the war’s just getting started- you know that as well as I do. If you need a little down time before the next big fight, I think you know where to find me- or if you don’t, you don’t deserve me. 

xoxo

Set between KotFE and KotET.

Theron wasn’t one for lazy mornings. There was always work to be done and even if he didn’t have anything on his agenda, the galaxy was excellent at keeping him on his toes. Sometimes it felt like the Force was conspiring against him specifically. Every time he thought he had a chance to catch his breath, sirens started blaring or emergency calls came in unexpected. He could never be sure what the next problem would be but he could always count on there being one.

But not, it would seem, on this morning. He wasn’t about to hold his breath, yet it seemed entirely possible that he would be allowed to enjoy a few moments of peace alone with Reilli. It seemed equally likely that she would sleep through them all, but he wasn’t about to complain. She needed extra rest, perhaps more than anyone else, run ragged as she was by the Alliance, Vaylin, and every other problem in the universe. More than that, Theron liked watching her that way, completely at peace in his arms.

rinjirenee replied to your post: There are a lot of gripes I could bring up about...

I freaking loved Theron in this expansion. There was a lot more of him, and he just seemed so much more dedicated and active than before? And with the romance, yes yes yes on all those things you mentioned. I’m so happy that he is able to come out of his shell and learn to trust. He’s been burnt by so many people in his past and he’d gotten so used to it, but watching his walls break down and letting himself be loved and loving in return is just… GAAAH MY HEART

rinjirenee replied to your post: [[MOR] “Forget about me, Theron. The Alliance...

IFKR I fucking gasped and squealed when I heard that. Theron Shan is gonna be the death of me.

Going to answer these with Brill:

8. How do they feel about the opposite faction?

They’re the enemy, period. She despises anyone who is cruel on principle, and although she can see that there are some members of the Empire who might conceivably have a point, if she gets the order, they get shot. It’s her job.

14. Who is their favourite companion?

Aric. Not just because he’s her husband, but also because she relies on him and trusts him as her LT. She also has a good relationship with Yuun, who she finds fascinating.

27. Do they have any regrets?