one thing i’ve noticed over that time is that a whole lot of people tend to confuse ‘character development’ with ‘out of character’, and that character development can be negative and that doesn’t make the character bad or written badly. Like, a character not acting the way you’d expect, especially after a whole bunch of changes or time, doesn’t mean they’re being written out of character lol.
Aveline
" On a scale of 1 to 10, how mad are you at me? "
❝ Twelve. ❞
doctrinae | HOPE ESTHEIM
@lebrexu
❝ So Lebreau, ❞ He places his drink back down on the table, ready to talk about what he came here for and not the standard idle prattle. ❝ Noel has been mentioning you more lately, anything going on between you two? ❞ His eyes meet hers with a raised eyebrow. Ready to hear the truth Noel had tried to dodge.
✿ _____ There is but a moment of bewilderment, and it even has the audacity to flash bright behind the amber of her eyes, meeting his stare with equal curiosity -- though it stems from a different motive entirely, she is certain. A chuckle, short and breathless, escapes her at last. The man before her expects an answer, and yet she simply grins, side-stepping the metaphorical behemoth in the room with newfound composure.
❝ Subtlety isn’t exactly your specialty, is it, Hope? ❞
maverixs | YUJ
✦ ( SNOW )
“ Hey, I’ll show ya old man ——- ”
HE’S SECONDS AWAY FROM trying to wrangle Yuj into a h e a d l o c k when Lebreau steps in between them, putting an end to their antics before they’ve even begun. Always the m e d i a t o r.Or sometimes, according to Gadot, the wet blanket, which is always asure-fireway to set her off.
“ Wha ——- ow! ”
HE DESERVES THAT WHACK to the head, and her t h o u g h t f u l lecture, knowing just how stubborn he’s being. For as long as Snow can remember, they’ve all been a team, looking out for each other. And right now, despite he & Serah’s best p r o t e s t s, they could use the support ——– whether it’s a financial f a v o r or just a late-night pep talk. Rubbing the back of his head a little sheepishly, he c h u c k l e s.
“ Argue? With you? Wouldn’t waste my breath, ” he says, his smile reaching both of his friends, gentle around the edges. “ Guys… Thanks. ”
@maverixs
it takes him a minute to FIX his ruffled hair, but then he reappears at lebreau’s side, leaning an elbow against her shoulder & nodding VEHEMENTLY. ❝ no need for thanks. what are friends for? pretty sure that baby will be just as big a part of OUR lives as it’ll be for yours & serah’s. ❞
after all, they’re one big happy family. it’s a statement that still rings TRUE, withstanding the test of time. ❝ hey, snow ——– you think i could be the godfather? i’m good with kids. i think. & i’m a WAY better choice than gadot or maqui. ❞ his grin stretches, expanding with excitement. ❝ when he gets old enough, i can even take him out SURFING with me! ❞
@lebrexu
✿ _____ ❝ Him? ❞ She is quick to catch the assumed distinction, eyebrows lifted, and smirk laden with skepticism. A lively imagination has certainly carried him much too far from the truth, already painting an elaborate portrait of the life that still remains quite unknown to them all. But, ah, how fun it can be to indulge in the what-if’s and could-be’s of an occasion most joyous, and so she gibes rather lightly, unwilling to spoil his daydreams entirely.
❝ And what if it’s a girl, hmm? What then? ❞ She laughs aloud at the thought -- a pink-haired, doe-eyed little angel, with her mother’s smile and her father’s spunk. ❝ Shopping with Uncle Yuj? ❞
@glacialhero
he finds comfort resting his head atop her shoulder, falling silent. it’s been a week, exhaustion accompanies at a constant, drains him of motivation, but certainly not affection.
✿ _____ It is an ambitious undertaking to share a busy week’s worth of happenings, anecdotes, and all the trivialities that lie between when lips become too feeble to combat the weight of exhaustion – but they attempt with the most admirable of intentions in tow, trudging toward the inevitable, nevertheless. Words ebb ever softer, as placid as an evening tide. Replies begin to lose much of their essence, but never sincerity, shortening into dozy hums, or breathless chuckles, until they both succumb to the gradual bow of silence.
She can sense the weariness in his every muscle, proven by the way strong posture now abandons its stable framework, leaving him unwound and near vulnerable. Carefully does her own head turn, as to not disturb, but so that she may press her lips delicately against his dark tresses, eliciting the sweetest wisp of a smile as soft strands tickle just beneath her nose.
The wilt of his head upon her shoulder is as comforting as it is a reminder that he is there. In these simple, most cherished moments that she would very much like to capture as easily as a photograph, a recorded melody that can be programmed to repeat over and over – he is there. A constant, a solace.
And, oh, how she hopes that this is where he will stay.
Sherman Alexie, What You Pawn I Will Redeem
sorry for the radio silence! i’m steadily making my way back here! promise <3
maverixs | YUJ
✦ ( SNOW )
“ Hey, hey, hey —— ” he squares his wide shoulders, a hand c l a p p i n g Yuj on the back, the other pointing a finger at Lebreau. “ No ganging up on the boss! ”
HE KNOWS THEY MEAN WELL. They a l w a y s do. But he had already decided long ago that if he and Serah are going to do this p a r e n t h o o d thing, then he’s going to do it right. And Snow, an a v i d believer in the age-old philosophy of ‘go big or go home’, is definitely going b i g. A few extra hours at the garage means nothing to him ——- he’d go to far g r e a t e r lengths to ensure his new family is happy & supported.
“ I know what I’m doin’, alright? ” he says, voice lowering, m a t u r e d in a matter of seconds. “ I’m doin’ everything I gotta do to make sure I’m taking care of my family. Kids ain’t cheap, y’know. ”
@maverixs
yuj blinks his eyes at snow. the guy’s a NATURAL leader, that’s for sure. whether he’s leading their team to victory or leading his family toward comfort. it’s inspiring, if he’s being HONEST, & yuj silently marks it down as one of the many reasons to ADMIRE snow villiers. but, of course, he keeps these heartfelt thoughts to himself, responding instead by lifting his arm, playfully SWATTING away his friend’s hand that still rests on his back. that’s more their style.
❝ wow, man … your kid’s not even born yet & you’re already talking like a dad. ❞ he aims an ear-splitting GRIN in his direction, laughing through the words. ❝ does this mean we gotta start calling you old man villiers now? ❞
@lebrexu
✿ _____ ❝ Oh, give me a break. ❞ Any form of childish roughhousing that might’ve transpired from Yuj’s remark is promptly thwarted by Lebreau now rounding the bar, easily sliding into the empty space between their stools and effectively breaking up the playful blows. A disciplinary smack to the back of a stylish blue mane, and then her glare narrows reproachfully at Snow. ❝ And you -- ❞
❝ Fatherhood isn’t all about the finances. You’re going to be a great dad because of who you are, not because of what’s in your wallet. Look, do you know how much money I put into this place to get it started? ❞ She motions broadly to the vacant space of the cozy cafe, dimly lit and diligently tidy after hours. ❝ Pretty much all of it. But when something is that important to you, you’ll make it work... And, just in case, you always have us to help you out. ❞ Though delayed, his punishment comes next -- an affectionate wallop against his thick skull. ❝ Don’t argue. ❞
@glacialhero
Final Fantasy Meme - two outfits » Lebreau {1.2}
vitriss | SERAH FARRON
❛ sometimes it doesn’t feel like it. ❜ no matter what kind of influence she is, Snow, without a doubt, slips back into his old self. which, was never a problem. his old self is what she initially fell in love with. HOWEVER, his self-destructive tendencies were not something she’s happy to see resurface. ❛ I think being around Gadot reverses any effect I have on him. ❜ she shakes her head with a laugh, hands hugging her glass. ❛ I love seeing him like that again, though. his old self. I never thought he’d be like that again after everything he’s been through. ❜ she doesn’t dwell on that, but for a moment she looks down at her lap with a heavy sigh. there was no need to become saddened over something they’ve overcome. but these heart-to-heart, venting wine chats were always like this, she enjoyed them a lot. ❛ I guess I have to get used to him coming home a little bruised again. but it’s okay, I missed having to fix him. I just can’t do much about a broken hand! ❜
✿ _____ His old self. ‘Tis a time they would all prefer to forget, despite how deeply the wounds of distant memories have scarred their resilient skin. But Lebreau has watched them, in all their brokenness, come together once again, and rebuild the life they have always deserved. She, like the rest of them, looks toward a brighter future, and continues to heal from the past.
❝ I still can’t believe you convinced him to see a doctor. ❞ Her head shakes, and fingers reach for the stem of her wine glass. ❝ Now that hand is his punishment for being such an idiot. Let him live with it for a couple of days and see if he ever tries to pull a stunt like that again! ❞
Mischief tugs at her grin, resting against the rim of her glass. ❝ And don’t worry about Gadot, either. I’ve already got that one covered. ❞ For all of the man’s brawn and might, he has always been known to shrivel under Lebreau’s vicious tongue-lashing.
jourdevanille | OERBA DIA VANILLE
@lebrexu ☼ starter call
“um……can i…get a glass of water, please?” she’s been watching people for hours before she realized that this didn’t require money. it works, she guesses.hopefully she doesn’t look awkward.
✿ _____ ❝ Is that all? ❞ The modest request is so unlike the other jubilant customers on this particular night, and yet hands make quick work of filling a glass, cubes of ice buoying to the surface. She steals a glance toward the window, where a dark blue sky canopies over the beachgoers littering the silken shore. ❝ The fireworks should be starting soon, you know. Don’t you want to celebrate with something special to drink? ❞
some great quote I heard somewhere once upon a time and that is very, very true
