Prince of Xing

Hi, welcome to my blog! This is an indie RP blog for Ling Yao from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. This blog takes place around two years after the Promised Day. Ling’s story is canon until the very end where there’s a slight divergence. I talk about it briefly in his about page.

[Smarmy the motherfcking piece of shit flower. I knew it, I knew he was the secret boss! I mean, I haven't gotten the shadow crystal yet but I did start his fight. My god is he annoying! Like more annoying than usual! I knew the 'sweet' conversation with Ralsei was just for show. What a smarmy little bastard.

[Aahh so much happened tonight, my goodness.

Smarmy the Flower (AKA Flowery) is still as annoying as ever. I think he manipulated Asgore on our way up to him and now he's all armoured up because of it. Interesting how Kris backed away from him too, but then again, Asgore is bigger than them and kind of imposing, so it makes sense. I still think Flowery is gonna be the secret boss though, not Asgore. I shall die on this hill until I'm proven otherwise.

Oh and Kris' plan was mentioned (to a certain degree) again by one of the flowers and a deal they made. Reminded me exactly of Tenna. Leads me to believe that's what they were doing before the chapter started. Went and told the flowers what to do to carry out their plan.

The situation with Kris is so complicated. I do believe they feel some guilt about what they're doing. They couldn't even look at Susie when she mentioned Kris being behind the shop when the Dark World was created. She was so close to figuring it out but I mean, she has no reason to believe Kris would do something like that. Would put their father in this kind of situation. I do believe Kris cares at least to some degree, it's just this whole thing is messed up.

I am not looking forward to the bomb dropping that they've been doing this. And it better not happen at the very end of a chapter and leave us on that kinda cliffhanger. Betrayal is one thing, but betrayal on a cliffhanger? Hell no! Hopefully not.

[I got to the feather tonight and it's such a fun mechanic! I think I almost like it more than typical climbing. It's just so fun flying around lol. Of course, when I had to fight the blue flower's attack thing I was nervous 'cause I'm a pacifist and don't wanna ruin the run, but Ralsei said it was fine. I've been sparing everyone else. Still gonna be careful though.

As a side note, I think Susie is letting her guard down a little too much here. Maybe it's just 'cause I'm almost completely certain that Flowery is the secret boss so a betrayal is gonna happen later, but still. The flowers might seem like they have good intentions but I just know it's gonna go south. Susie mentioned fighting the Knight too but I don't think they're gonna appear in this chapter, just 'cause I feel like they would have already. I guess we'll see. It might pull a chapter 3 move and come at the very end but I don't know.

Oh and something else. This Dark World is so pretty, oh my goodness. Like it just keeps getting prettier and prettier. Beautiful sunset. Would have been a lovely scene for Noelle & Susie.

You're flexible/you're apathetic

[Now I don't know this for sure but I am almost 100% certain that Flowery is going to be the secret boss of this chapter. I will be genuinely surprised if he isn't because I mean...who else could it be?? He's going to turn on us later, I can see it now. I'm also waiting for the rest of Asgore's flowers to show themselves and they're probably all in cahoots.

[I’m typing this right after my third session of the new chapter and holy GOD. I, uh…got to Flowery. And uuhhh…the way my jaw dropped and my eyes freaking widened so much. I’m still sitting here in shock writing this but I need to get it out ‘cause WOW. When Flowery’s cutscene thing played out I was like: “What is happening? Is this still Deltarune?!” I was so confused and flabbergasted and OH MY GOD. I don't even know how to describe my emotions.

Like I was literally crying a few minutes ago because of Rudy which I totally jinxed because I was like: “The only things that could ruin this day is Carol or Toriel or Rudy falling off the damn ladder” And I knew, I freaking knew he would fall the moment he coughed but I hoped he wouldn’t and sigasnki OKAY. Here’s the thing, I was in so much denial and was like: “Maybe Carol is just saying this to get Noelle home” and I wanted to follow right away but freaking Kris Dreemurr had different ideas! The moment they started moving slowly I was like: “Kris. Kris. Why are you moving so slow? Kris. What are you doing? KRIS!” And the way I wanted Susie to turn around to catch Kris in the act of making a Dark Fountain…

Drowning

the small green lockbox with a broken locking mechanism

Strange dreams, strange feelings, strange atmosphere. It’s all Ling’s been feeling lately. Of course there have been moments of calm but in the back of his mind, there’s that feeling of unease, that feeling of strangeness. He can’t say he’s a fan of that, considering one of the reasons he ran away was to get away from such things. Can’t win them all. It’s because tomorrow is the festival Susie has been telling Ling about. That and Susie’s little hints. What’s the worst that can happen at a festival, a time that’s supposed to be carefree and fun?

Ling kept these feelings to himself all day, did what he could to try and block them out. He tried going up to the hotel rooftop, considered visiting Kris or Noelle but changed his mind, took a stroll through the forest, but nothing could shake the unease. It’s late at night now and Ling is standing at the edge of the lake, looking out at the still water.

He doesn’t have to look to know it’s Susie who walks up to his side. This has, despite what Susie said, become their thing. Ling knows Susie has been occupied with thoughts of her own. He wanted to ask so many questions, but for her sake, he didn’t. She doesn't need him prodding at her right now.

“So, the festival is tomorrow,” Susie says, her gaze remaining on the water. “How are ya feelin’? Excited?”

Ling chuckles, although it’s humourless. “I don’t know. I’ve never gone to a festival before. Maybe that’s making me anxious.”

“I guess that could make it nervewracking, heh.” Susie looks down and kicks a pebble into the water. “Listen. I’m sure it’ll turn out alright.”

Ling doesn’t know who Susie is talking to: herself or him. Maybe both of them. There’s something comforting about that, something comforting about being in Susie’s presence in general. Yes, she is hard to understand sometimes and yes, she can be rough around the edges, but she’s a good person. She’s someone Ling knows he’s safe with, someone he trusts.

They stand in silence for a while and then Susie turns to face him. She has such a kind smile. A beautiful smile that could banish all darkness. It fills Ling with warmth.

“I’ll see ya tomorrow, huh?” Susie says, lightly punching Ling’s arm.