#tragic boy

Tomura Shigaraki is an artificial character, a name and a concept that was thought of and brought to life by AFO.

There is no 'Tomura Shigaraki' and there is no 'Tenko Shimura' because both of them were nothing but a face and a name AFO used and made his. He created them, forged them and raised them.

Tomura Shigaraki is the concept that Tenko Shimura was always destined to become. His mere existence only happened because of AFO's manipulation.

He was always going to die, be it as a sacrifice or in battle. The only thing he ever got to choose, the only thing in his entire life he had control over, was dying doing what he loved and staying loyal to his friends.

My Empire of Dirt —Astos from FF

Astos from the game Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin by Team Ninja, Koei and Square enix.

I love playing FF’s Dissidia Opera Omnia game and Astos just debuted. He’s hype because of his ridiculous amount of damage output. I was intrigued by his chapter story— loved his creepy theme music— and so decided to read about his character and game.

Talk about tragic 😭 the flashback after his battle was emotional and sad... even to someone who hadn’t played the game. So naturally I really like him lol 😂

His theme is perfect for viewing this piece:

“Astos’ Theme”: https://open.spotify.com/track/3e2JlJEviF5XKq9pDmokB5?si=SZ2j1lAxSuKHH0LrsxAa0g

And title comes from

“Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails: https://open.spotify.com/track/2fXmyEIE6AtoGdo5Dm69y2?si=XqMZ_i2lRZ2AuFv2ZNN1BQ

And for the hell of it, because it’s gorgeous song:

“The Gates of Disorder” by Gunship: https://open.spotify.com/track/6zgxiWMDeja1zNp7ulI9uf?si=NRzQJZsmRRuY4YD1eXFWcA

💖 are they a subtle or showy lover? (or friend if they are aromantic!)

✂️ what is the "last straw" for them to cut someone out of their lives? How easily do they let go of people?

🍃do they enjoy being in nature? What is their favorite outdoor activity?

Are they a subtle or showy lover?

I suppose it depends what is meant by this question. He's not publicly affectionate, beyond the occasional adrenaline fuelled post-battle kiss he'll grab Anders for (especially when Justice comes out to play - what can Aiden say? Anders with the cracked blue skin and glowing eyes is hot). He's also not very soft - even if he wanted to, he's not the kind to grab someone's hand or kiss someones cheek or offer out hugs.

But he is the type of person who will take Anders everywhere. He is very happy to let people know Anders is his (Aiden can be the jealous type, sometimes) and under his protection. Before they got together he'd spend hours in Anders clinic, helping out or sharpening his weapons, just to be close to him. Anders wears Hawke's red favour as a hair tie and that makes Aiden feel things.

So...both?

What is the "Last Straw" for them to cut someone out of their lives? How easily do they let go of people?

Easier than one would think, considering how close Aiden is with Fenris despite their explosive arguments and the fact that they don't 'get on' in a traditional sense of the word.

But for Aiden, it comes down to his sister, really. Would you give his sister in to the templars? Or, when Bethany is at the Circle, would you oppose him if he tried to get her out? He can deal with Fenris's views on mages because he does understand where Fenris comes from and Fenris's past, and Fenris is willing to help mages when push comes to shove. But he just, cannot abide by anyone who would actively put those he deems as family in harms way. He'd kill them first. Honestly, if things hadn't happened so fast, Aiden probably would have killed Sebastian when Sebastian demanded Anders death in The Last Straw.

Do they enjoy being in nature? What is their favourite outdoor activity?

It's...complicated. There was a version of Aiden, a long, long time ago, who planned on living most of his life happily on a farm. He'd walk the fields of Lothering with his dog, and he'd see a life led in fields.

But that version of him is long gone, now being in nature is just a way to get somewhere or a way to fulfil a task. It's getting from A - B. He doesn't go on long walks now, or think about the wind on his skin.