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Guidance <headcanons>

Ft. Veto, Waylay

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I feel like WayLay's ended up longer than Veto's part, so I apologize for that. He doesn't really have much right now other than voice lines, so it's a bit hard to grasp his character atm.

Veto

⭑.ᐟ Veto doesn't outright say he cares for you like a father would his kiddo, but actions speak louder than words, and he does a lot of actions to prove he cares.

⭑.ᐟ He definitely keeps a watchful eye over you whenever he can. On a mission together? He's right behind you. Just sitting on the couch watching TV? He's doing that dad thing where they stand behind the couch and watch the TV too, but insist they aren't interested.

⭑.ᐟ Whenever needed, asked for or not, his arms are wide open for a hug. He can just tell when you're down in the dumps and he's already grasping you in a tight and warm hug. No matter what time of day it is, he's always there to comfort you.

⭑.ᐟ Going to him for advice is something he takes with pride. The fact that you feel comfortable enough to ask him about something personal? Something you feel embarrassed about? God his heart might explode. And you know he's going to give you the best advice he can, experienced in the topic or not.

⭑.ᐟ Cooking isn't his specialty, but he's perfected a few dishes. Ask and he'll cook something up for you, just for you, not even Tejo could get a bite. He'll make sure of it.

ᯓᡣ𐭩 On late nights when you can't sleep, due to stress, insomnia, whatever, don't be afraid to wake him up should he be asleep. He'd hate for you to be alone on dreary nights. His weighted blankets are pushed onto you as he sets up the TV, playing a show or movie he knows you like. When he sits down next to you he wraps his arm around you and pulls you into his side.

While he might try to stay up until you fall asleep, he might fall asleep first. Nevertheless, his warmth extends the invitation to you.

Waylay

⭑.ᐟ Ariya would tell Brimstone and the other older agents that she feels like a mother to you, but god forbid any of the younger agents, or even yourself, find out she ever said that. Though it definitely shows.

⭑.ᐟ She's not overbearing like Veto might be, but believe she's keeping eye on you while in the field. Whenever on missions together she doesn't take charge, but instead makes suggestions to give you ideas as to what you two should do. She wants to get you thinking outside the box, and gets way too proud when others start complaining about how you started playing tricks like she does.

⭑.ᐟ Giving advice is what she's good at. She's experienced in a lot of things, and she's happy to give anyone advice about anything. But she's more inclined to spend more time talking about it with you, it's definitely a play of favorites.

⭑.ᐟ More than happy to order takeout for the both of you. She can't quite cook, and she doesn't want you to do so- unless you absolutely insist- so she's pulling up a local place you like and ordering whatever you want.

⭑.ᐟ Comfort isn't her specialty, surprisingly, but she tries her best for you. If you come up to her all sad as a kitten she's wrapping her arms around you and patting your back.

ᯓᡣ𐭩 She's usually up late anyways, so don't feel bad if you interrupt her work out or training when you can't sleep. She's more than happy to take a break and listen to what's keeping you up, and make suggestions on how to help. The top suggestion is always a good workout, tire out that body and all. But if you decline she'll offer other options.

Brimstone - loves a good cup of joe from a regular coffee maker or using a coffee pod machine. Taken black or with a spoonful of sugar. Not very picky with his coffee grounds. Drinks his whiskey neat, also drinks beer while watching sports events and hosting BBQs

Viper - canonically uses a siphon coffee maker as show on her player card and from SNAKEBITE: A VIPER'S TALE. Enjoys it black. Grinds her own coffee too. Definitely a coffee snob and I love her for it. Only drinks red wine once in a blue moon because she doesn't like the way alcohol lowers her inhibitions.

Omen - can he even drink or eat? I think he'd drink tea to calm himself down. He'd have a cup of chamomile tea while knitting. Doesn't drink alcohol.

Killjoy - canonically has a coffee mug collection and is seen drinking coffee in cinematics. Enjoys a dark roast with steamed milk. Will enjoy sipping on sweet cocktails while in a rave.

Cypher - canonically enjoys tea and is into Moroccan tea culture. Has a sweet tooth; he enjoys his Maghrebi mint tea extra sweet. He doesn't drink alcohol- he's not religious, but doesn't have interest in haram food and drink.

Sova - prefers tea, but won't turn down coffee. Drinks loose leaf tea and will reuse the leaves until it loses flavor, his babushka taught him not to waste anything. Partial to black tea with a little milk and honey. He's not beating the Russian stereotype, he drinks vodka 🤣 he also drinks honey flavored or fruity kvass!

Sage - definitely a tea drinker! Will have medicinal teas for every ailment. Need a pick me up? She'll make some oolong tea. In fact, she's the one who introduced Omen to chamomile tea. Abstains from alcohol, will only use it for cooking, e.g. Shaoxing wine

Phoenix - he's British, of course he drinks tea. Black tea with lemon and honey in the morning. Drinks in moderation. He'll have a Guinness with pub food. Loves spice in his drinks too. He once tried a Lagos Island 41 on vacation with his family before and enjoyed it.

Jett - bubble tea with lots of pearls! Brown sugar boba is her favorite, but as a foodie, she's open to try different flavors. Moderate soju drinker and knows different tricks on how to drink it. Mastered the poktanju/soju bomb. She'll likely drink more while having Korean BBQ.

Reyna - loves a strong cup of Café de Olla with lots of cinnamon. Also loves to share champurrado with Lucia, it's her comfort drink 🥺 Drinks alcohol in moderation, and she loves a nice well-aged brandy.

Raze - loves a tall glass of Brazilian lemonade with condensed milk on a hot day! Very adventurous when having alcohol. This girl knows how to party and she loves different types of cocktails, but is partial to lime-based ones.

Breach - drinks a lot of alcohol but also has a strong tolerance for it. Drinks beer like it's water, and he prefer having his hard drinks as shots. Makes delicious glogg (spiced mulled wine) during the winter. He will not drink on the job though, he still has standards.

Skye - loves a strong brewed coffee with a dash of oat milk. Skye is also a little health-conscious and loves health drinks like kombucha and fresh fruit juices! She's just a social drinker who has a pint of beer from time to time when she's with others.

Yoru - will sometimes have tea with his meals, especially during breakfast. Prefers green tea. Enjoys super dry craft beer and chilled sake regardless of the time of the year.

Astra - loves hibiscus-based beverages, with sobolo being her favorite! Prefers her tea iced and sweetened. Doesn't drink alcohol- she doesn't care for its taste or effects. Who needs it when you're an Astral guardian?

KAY/O - motor oil

Chamber - a fellow coffee snob like Viper. Canonically enjoys espresso, as seen in his Home Again player card. He owns a very expensive espresso machine that he maintains regularly like he would his guns. He has very expensive tastes, drinking champagne and other sparkling wines like prosecco with a fancy meal.

Neon - 3-IN-1 INSTANT COFFEE ON A HOT DAY LIKE THE PINAY THAT SHE IS, MUCH TO VIPER AND CHAMBER'S HORROR She once tried kapeng barako/barako coffee but never drank it again because it gave her bad palpitations and made her powers unsteady. Loves boba tea with pearls and is partial to wintermelon! Will also enjoy melon samalamig. Doesn't drink alcohol, and she's a lightweight.

Fade - this woman will consume coffee in EVERY form and she is not above drinking it directly from the pot out of desperation. Coffee pods, espresso machine, moka pot, Neon's 3-in-1 coffee sachets that she forgot in her balikbayan box, you name it. When given the opportunity however, she loves Turkish coffee and is big on Turkish coffee culture.

Harbor - chai enjoyer and will make fun of you in good nature if you call it chai tea 🤣 if he has the time, he will prepare it with fresh spices on the stovetop. He doesn't drink alcohol much and is a bit health conscious, but not as much as Skye.

Gekko - he loves his mama's champurrado, but he's been influenced by boba tea too! Loves chocolate-based drinks, both hot and cold. Will sometimes drink chocolate milk straight from the carton. Like Neon, he's a lightweight, and he prefers not to drink so he can keep an eye on his little buddies.

Deadlock - caffeine makes her more highly strung and anxious, so she tries to avoid coffee and caffeinated tea altogether, preferring fruit infusions. Skye introduced her to kombucha and she likes it. Doesn't drink much, but will enjoy the occasional mead. When Breach let her have some of his glogg, she enjoyed it a little too much and she finally let loose

Iso - this guy can go through several boba teas in one day and he will have them at full sweetness. Seriously, his sugar consumption is so high it probably would've caused problems for a regular person (I HC that his radiant powers use a lot of energy, so he needs that glucose). Will try different flavors from time to time but his favorite is boba with a good old Ceylon black tea base. Doesn't drink much, but will enjoy a beer or two.

Clove - sugary iced coffees all the way. They will have them with so much syrup, whipped cream and toppings that it makes Fade afraid. Also loves a good milkshake with lots of sprinkles. Doesn't drink alcohol much either.

Vyse - much like Omen, can she even consume food and beverages? I think she'd be a black coffee drinker too, if she can. Might use a French press for efficiency, or make her own cold brew.

Tejo - coffee is a part of his morning routine. He enjoys a nice, medium-bodied cup of sweetened drip coffee in the morning. He's a moderate drinker who enjoys nicely aged rum on the rocks.