RED DEAD REDEMPTION II ᨖ

            a short bark of laughter comes from arthur as he stands, thumbs coming to hook into his gunbelt. his smirk is CROOKED, stretching over tanned skin in a way it often doesn't. it half comes from amusement, half because he's always a little put on the spot when teased by a woman.

                    " can't have that. i've got a reputation. "

            arthur is QUIET for a moment, his smirk fading because he feels his work isn't yet done. emotional upkeep falls far beyond his scope of expertise - but arthur knows how it is when the chips always feel like they're down. like he's run out of options. it's not a feeling he wishes on any decent person.

            " all's i'm saying is gut feelings ain't there for nothin'. what's the point in learnin' something the HARD way if you don't learn from it ? "

"trust your instincts. when the chips are down, they’re all you have." from @quastari / arthur

her gut is a constant: the way instinct has kept her alive, kept her aware. young woman is a contradiction - the gentleness of her features, of her mannerisms,  even of her silence... yet how cleverness fills those doe eyes, always studying the world as if waiting for the next disaster. she's not blind to the universe and how things really seem to go. yet over, and over, brunette does her very best to keep on choosing to see the good even when she knows how likely it all is to end badly.

"the chips always seem to be down." it's a dry little joke, quiet under her voice, attention still on the papers she's carefully sorting through. if anything - she knows it's a flaw she's so often tried to ignore her gut in favour of trying to understand other's opinions. it's how she ended up engaged to bobby after all, isn't it? "careful, I'll think you're concerned about me."

WISHLIST

below are plots & dynamics i'd like to explore with my muses. if you're interested in any of them, please DM me on tumblr or discord.

all plots are not set in stone - they can be tweaked & changed to suit your muse or the setting. these are simply jumping off points.

JONATHAN ARCHER :

plots - your muse is captain of their own ship (starfleet or otherwise) . it's damaged and the enterprise rescues them.

dynamics - your muse and jon are old friends from starfleet academy before their lives took them in separate directions. whatever that may mean. - your muse and jon are old rivals from starfleet academy. there is still tension, especially after jon was given command of the enterprise. ♡ tentative love. your muse is under jon's command, yet they grow feelings for each other.

BARRETT TORBON :

plots - even though barrett is trying to lay low, he ends up saving your muse in his bear form. - your muse is a hunter ( monster or regular ) & crosses paths with barrett.

dynamics - a younger / recently-changed shifter / werewolf is taken under barrett's wing. ♡ despite always keeping others at a distance, barrett finds himself falling in love with your muse & doesn't know how to go about it.

ARTHUR MORGAN :

plots - your muse is a bounty hunter / rival gang member & crosses paths with arthur. - your muse is an outlaw who ends up working with arthur to run from the law.

dynamics - your muse joins the gang - arthur doesn't really trust them yet. ♡ arthur & your muse have grown quite close. it's enough for arthur to start wondering how life would be away from the gang.

WILLIAM RIKER :

plots - when the enterprise hosts an event, your muse & will strike up conversation in ten forward.

dynamics - your muse is an unruly officer & will is their commanding officer. they butt heads often. - literally anything where will gets into a competitive rivalry.

JACK DANIELS :

plots - your muse is another statesman spy & is put on assignment with jack. - your muse is jack's target. he's trying to get as close as possible.

dynamics - jack knows he's one of statesman's best. he doesn't like the idea of sharing that title with anyone else. ♡ your muse knows very little about jack's true work. he tries to keep your muse away from his work as much as possible.

VIRA'TER :

plots - your muse visits the station & attracts young vira's fascination. he just loves to learn about others.

dynamics - vira has grown up very sheltered so far. he might benefit from someone showing him how to bend the rules once in a while.

KAIDAN ALENKO :

plots - your muse & kaidan are on a mission. he gets one of his migraines. it's an all-around bad time for everyone.

dynamics ♡ your muse & kaidan somehow find love amidst the destruction of their galaxy.

STANLEY PINES :

plots - stan hasn't changed in all these years, as evident from a black eye & a messed-up hand. he insists the fight was worth it.

dynamics - your muse is some "snot-nosed kid" - & painfully reminds stan of how he was at their age. ♡ after feeling alone for so many years, stan finally finds someone who really understands him. he doesn't have to be the bad twin - just stan.

BAYEK :

plots - your muse asks bayek for a favor. he's kind & loyal - he'll do it. but your muse is coming along.

dynamics - your muse & bayek have both lost so much. few people can understand their dark, deep craving for revenge. ♡ your muse & bayek have both lost so much. but it's possible they can find something new.

JOEL MILLER :

plots - your muse & joel end up in some trouble. joel doesn't miss a chance to throw it in your muse's face. - your muse is new to jackson & goes to joel for help, hearing that he's a handyman.

dynamics - joel had to put down someone important to your muse. there's a lot of guilt & anger between them. ♡ with ellie safe in jackson, it's easier for joel to start moving forward in his life. of course, it starts falling in love.

ENDLESS EDITS OF WILLIAM RIKER [ 002 / ??? ]

how to sit, a guide by william t. riker (mutuals may reblog)

Arthur Morgan — Outlaws from the West RED DEAD REDEMPTION II

hey this is your captain speaking. can everyone hold on real tight for a sec. i want to try something

SCOTT BAKULA as Capt. Jonathan Archer in Star Trek: Enterprise “Broken Bow”

General Sentences, Vol. 24

(Assorted original sentences. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"See? That wasn't so difficult!"

"Go to your room!"

"What will you be wearing tonight?"

"It's been a long time. Too long."

"Did someone put you up to this?"

"How am I going to do this without you?"

"Is your job always like this?"

"I hope I made you proud."

"I told you we'd meet again."

"You've been hiding from me, haven't you?"

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Don't even think about telling me to calm down!"

"I have said I'm sorry!"

"Do you have a family?"

"Do I have to join in?"

"That must have cost a fortune!"

"Can I sleep in your bed tonight?"

"You can't run forever."

"If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked for it."

"When I want your advice, I'll ask for it!"

"Which side of the bed would you prefer?"

"Please don't touch that!"

"Why do you have to control everything?"

"You can't stay away from me, can you?"

"Why don't you come back to my place for a cup of tea?"

"Wouldn't you like to play with the other children?"

"Innocent men don't resist arrest."

"We have nothing to say to each other!"

"I'm right, of course. I always am."

"This time you've really disappointed me."

"Are you sick or something?"

"Would you like some breakfast?"

"Put that away before you break something!"

"I hope you like spicy food!"

"I don't know what I would do without you."

"That cat's out of the bag now."

"Do you just make these things up?"

"You're a very suspicious person."

"I'm feeling a little attacked right now."

"I suppose you have good reason for making me look like a liar?"

"I want tonight to be one of those moments that will stay with you for a long time."

archer & the nx01

QUASTARI // indie private multifandom multimuse

featuring BARRETT TORBON ; a fandomless bear-shifter original character