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Post by Crim on Feb 8, 2017 18:17:38 GMT
Ohh there's a neat idea... thank you for asking! Now we just need to hope they follow our pleas... and quickly! *swoon* This is Aaryn we're talking about. So expect it Soon TM. *takes a shot*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 18:20:37 GMT
He asked Gamble for permission. He always replies like that until Gamble says something.
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 18:20:47 GMT
Actually! *puts art school graduate cap on* The average human male is typically closer to 7.5 heads tall, though 8 heads tall was accepted as the 'ideal' proportion to use in artistic renderings, though many paintings of attractive or heroic men will even stretch it to 8.5 heads. Male models, who are expected to be taller than the average male, will also tend to be 8 or more heads tall as well. Shepard is actually almost 9(!) heads tall, like whoa! So it's not that Scott's proportions are all that off - especially if you consider the angle of the shot (look at his feet! we're looking down on them, meaning we're looking down on him, so perspective is making his legs appear shorter). The gorilla pose isn't doing him any favors either. Anyway, sorry for the derail, but, figure drawing is kinda my thing, so, I just had to put that out there. Hah you beat me to it! Perspective is definitely at play there. Perspective is in play for all the kits if you ask me. These aren't exactly normal shots we're gonna see in-game, and I doubt we'll ever actually notice these things while we're playing. If his proportions even are actually off and it's not just the odd shots and poses. Also, good morning folks ! I just got up and I'm sick as hell so I'm laying in bed reading the thread on my kindle.
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 18:25:24 GMT
You know what ? I think I'm just gonna sit in this thread when I get on BSN. This is about the only thread that has consistently positive discussion about the game. Every other thread derails into whining every other page and the general discussion board is filled with threads made specifically to bitch and moan.
I'm sick of it honestly.
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Post by jjdxb on Feb 8, 2017 18:25:50 GMT
Actually! *puts art school graduate cap on* The average human male is typically closer to 7.5 heads tall, though 8 heads tall was accepted as the 'ideal' proportion to use in artistic renderings, though many paintings of attractive or heroic men will even stretch it to 8.5 heads. Male models, who are expected to be taller than the average male, will also tend to be 8 or more heads tall as well. Shepard is actually almost 9(!) heads tall, like whoa! So it's not that Scott's proportions are all that off - especially if you consider the angle of the shot (look at his feet! we're looking down on them, meaning we're looking down on him, so perspective is making his legs appear shorter). The gorilla pose isn't doing him any favors either. Anyway, sorry for the derail, but, figure drawing is kinda my thing, so, I just had to put that out there. Actually! *puts art school graduate cap on* The average human male is typically closer to 7.5 heads tall, though 8 heads tall was accepted as the 'ideal' proportion to use in artistic renderings, though many paintings of attractive or heroic men will even stretch it to 8.5 heads. Male models, who are expected to be taller than the average male, will also tend to be 8 or more heads tall as well. Shepard is actually almost 9(!) heads tall, like whoa! So it's not that Scott's proportions are all that off - especially if you consider the angle of the shot (look at his feet! we're looking down on them, meaning we're looking down on him, so perspective is making his legs appear shorter). The gorilla pose isn't doing him any favors either. Anyway, sorry for the derail, but, figure drawing is kinda my thing, so, I just had to put that out there. Hah you beat me to it! Perspective is definitely at play there. I saw this recently posted graphic on Reddit: (source)
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Post by Marinade Plushie on Feb 8, 2017 18:28:48 GMT
Also, good morning folks ! I just got up and I'm sick as hell so I'm laying in bed reading the thread on my kindle. Nooo! *huggles* Hope you get to feeling better soon! It would be awesome if we got a HD picture of Jaal! I would so use it for my wallpaper! Gludipow I loved that quick little story! All you wonderful authors are doing great and giving me all the feels! I love it!
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Post by Roxy on Feb 8, 2017 18:31:08 GMT
Guys, this is a really short mini-fic. I'm just gonna post it here under the spoiler tag. Hope you like it. Beyond the window was a dark blanket, contrasted by the the glittering white and yellow specks splashed across the great black expanse in intricate patterns. From his home planet, the night sky would look like a black canopy of twinkling brilliance. The stars had always drawn his eyes heavenward. These stars now were the same stars that greeted the ancients, the same ones that would be there in millions of years still. Jaal's arm rested propped against the window's rim, supporting his weight as he stared out into that black abyss, lost in thought. Her face appeared in his mind's eye like an intrusion on his thoughts, dazzling eyes crinkled as she revealed those dull, white teeth. He had thought of her often these days. When they had first met, Jaal had thought her so small and weak, surrounding herself with others so much bigger and stronger than she seemed had only made him sure of that conclusion. Yet, he had seen the ferocity and fierceness with which she fought their enemies. She looked so frail and helpless off of the battlefield, as if she would break should he take her in his arms-- stars knew how much he wanted to hold her. Yet beneath that frail appearance was an intelligence and strength he rarely even saw in females of his own planet. A faint melody rolled down the halls in gentle waves, disrupting his thoughts. It was a soothing sound, with a happiness to it; something carefree in it's dulcet tones as they fell into place amidst the soft beeps and whines of the ship's machinery. He was familiar with the sound, and his eyes fell closed as he listened. Her voice was music, and grace, haunting as it grew louder with her faint footfalls. She often hummed or sang on her way up to her cabin, and each night she had to pass by his room in order to do so. Each night he allowed her to go past his room up to her cabin, alone. Before he could tell himself no, his mind had been made up and his legs carried him swiftly through his door, opening with a relieved hiss. Down the hallway she was rapidly receding for the elevator. "Sara!" His voice carried down the hall. But she heard him and froze, turning so subtly with a question in her eyes. Jaal approached slowly, languidly as if he were more hunting her than about to court her. Her head tilted back to meet his gaze, the flesh beneath her eyes tinged pink. Without saying a word, he pulled her to his chest and embraced her. In that embrace he felt as if the ship had stopped there in space. There was no time, no movement, no momentum. Jaal's mind was oddly at peace, feeling Sara's body tense in his arms and then relax. Her hands slowly reached around him, her fingers entwining in the fabric of his clothes. How could it be that he could not see the feelings he had for her for what they were before? Pure. Unselfish. Undemanding. Free. He felt her body press in, soft and warm. This was love. He had fallen in love with her. A human. Someone other than an Angaran. He inwardly thanked the stars and embraced her all the tighter. In that moment, he promised to cherish her. "... Sara?" His voice was soft and gentle, barely a whisper. "Hm?" "Let us go to your quarters together." Sara paused for a moment, and the silence seemed to span forever. For a split second, Jaal felt his innards plummet to the floor only to return when he heard the comforting sound of her giggle. "Okay," was her reply. And, hand in hand, the two walked toward the elevator together. Love it! Thank you. Also about the twins I think they look Good other than Scott having that weird look on his face but they look Good lol!
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Post by fialka on Feb 8, 2017 18:36:27 GMT
I saw this recently posted graphic on Reddit: (source)Oh, neat! I was too lazy to make a diagram myself, but that illustrates it nicely. I still think we're seeing perspective shenanigans at play, where if you brought the camera down to waist-level on Scott and backed up a bit, we'd see he's about 8 heads tall. Regardless, I think he and Sara look fine in the actual game footage we've seen, and that's what really matters! (Also, I'm more amused by his expression. I think my favorite interpretation on Twitter was something like "I left the oven on in the Milky Way." ) Edit: typos!
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 18:41:27 GMT
I saw this recently posted graphic on Reddit: (source)Oh, neat! I was too lazy to make a diagram myself, but that illustrates it nicely. I still think we're seeing perspective shenanigans at play, where if you brought the camera down to waist-level on Scott and backed up a bit, we'd see he's about 8 heads tall. Regardless, I think he and Sara look fine in the actual game footage we've seen, and that's what really matters! (Also, I'm more amused by his expression. I think my favorite interpretation on Twitter was something like "I left the oven on in the Milky Way." ) Edit: typos! I agree, the perspective is just different from how we're used to seeing him. He's never look weird before, it's just this one set of screenshots that looks odd. Logically you'd assume that somethings off with those shots and not the character with how many times we've seen him look normal.
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 18:47:18 GMT
So I asked someone in the Liam thread if english was their second language and when they responded yes. I told them I was just curious and I thought they're english was quiet good, and after all, it was their second language and it takes time to learn. Apparently I was trying be mean or rude and I don't understand how humans or human interactions work. According to some dude who wasn't apart of that conversation and whom I've never even spoken to in any thread. Man BSN is just so welcoming isn't it ?
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Post by fialka on Feb 8, 2017 18:52:21 GMT
So I asked someone in the Liam thread if english was their second language and when they responded yes. I told them I was just curious and I thought they're english was quiet good, and after all, it was their second language and it takes time to learn. Apparently I was trying be mean or rude and I don't understand how humans or human interactions work. According to some dude who wasn't apart of that conversation and whom I've never even spoken to in any thread. Man BSN is just so welcoming isn't it ? I saw that and didn't think you were being rude, especially with your follow-up reply. I wouldn't take it to heart... As long as the person you were actually talking to didn't feel insulted, it's best to just shrug it off and change the subject.
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 18:58:21 GMT
So I asked someone in the Liam thread if english was their second language and when they responded yes. I told them I was just curious and I thought they're english was quiet good, and after all, it was their second language and it takes time to learn. Apparently I was trying be mean or rude and I don't understand how humans or human interactions work. According to some dude who wasn't apart of that conversation and whom I've never even spoken to in any thread. Man BSN is just so welcoming isn't it ? I saw that and didn't think you were being rude, especially with your follow-up reply. I wouldn't take it to heart... As long as the person you were actually talking to didn't feel insulted, it's best to just shrug it off and change the subject. Yeah, I'm not upset or anything. I just thought it was a silly thing to say after I had been, in my opinion anyway, very polite. I hope I didn't offend jediguardian with my question. That wasn't my intention at all and if I did I would feel really bad. But he/she gave me no indication that I had done so. So I'm going to assume they weren't offended.
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Post by Yaslana on Feb 8, 2017 19:04:54 GMT
Ohh there's a neat idea... thank you for asking! Now we just need to hope they follow our pleas... and quickly! *swoon* I burst out laughing at the store when I saw this tweet. BTW our mild Ontario weather is gone. I am FREEZING! I should have ask if they pretty please would give us a wallpaper... So now we know he *can* but not if he will XD But its really sweet he answered, so now I sit here and wait... Talk about pining
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:05:54 GMT
I hope 'tis okay - I threw together a small ficlette as well. It's patently silly, Jaal meets a bunch of other Bio's Leading Men. J'all Welcome. J’aal Welcome.
Garrus: “Jaal, my good man, it’s good to see you. So, what’s wrong with you?” Jaal: “Erm?” Anomen: “Share ye sad tale of woe, Sir, do not hesitate.” Anders: “We are understanding and nuanced men. Will you stand with us?” Vector: “We listen, we anticipate you to join in the chorus of many joyful voices steeped in sorrow, the man-hive of the tragically wounded!” Kaiden: “Absolutely, yes, we are all that. To put it simply, was it your mother, sister, or a girl?”
Jaal: “Was… what?”
Thane: “Moved through the surfs of time to reach the unknown shores of Kalahira’s Ocean as eternal as it is ethereal …”
Jaal: “Say it again?”
Alistair: “Our non-human friend is asking after your personal tragedy, Jaal.” Atton: “Yeah, he wants to know about a woman who’d died on you and how painful it was. Then we can play Pazaak.” Carth: “All women are like that. Easily mortal. Tend to dissolve into thin air the moment you turn away. Get written out of history completely.” Zevran: “Real fragile-like, woooomeeen. Once you can keeel them, they rarely kum back to your sweaty-hot embrace.” Alistair: “Must be why they multiply so fast. My sister--” Fenris: “My sister---“ Anomen: “My sister---“ Corso: “Rona’s mah cousin, but she’s more like a sister---“
Miranda: “My sister---“
Garrus: “Miranda, this is an all-man support group.” Miranda: “But my jaw, and my implants, and my superior genetic---“ Jacob: “Doesn’t make you a man, bro.”
Jaal: “Does he have a sister?” Fenris: “No, not him, minor daddy’s issues at best. Harem. Betrayal.” Bishop: “All betray those they love if they are too weak. No point in living weak.” Anders: “At least not oppressed and demonized. We must rise and break chains of prejudice even if it hurts those we love!!!” Quinn: “A powerful Lord forgiving a cunning, calculated, brilliant betrayal… Maybe a promotion… I… I will be in my bunk.”
Garrus: “Well, Jaal?”
Jall: “I… I’ve got nothing.” Garrus: “Dude, do you even rom a female PC in a Bio game?” Iresso: “He’s not the only one who’s got nothing…” Torian: “Felix, in Manadalorian we say: “MMO garta’dal mah nasht.” I can translate it as: MMO means---” Alistair: “You’ll have to ask Kaiden there to say what you want to say, my MMO-friend.” Bao-Dur: “Some things are better left unsaid.” Valygar: “…feelings unexpressed.” Sagacious Zhu: “Yes.” Zenith: “Still counts.”
Jaal: “What are you talking---?” Garrus: “Are you one of them? The head-canoned only? I was one of them for a while. Not fun, bro, not fun at all.” Jaal: “Sheesh, I hope not.”
Zevran: “That a boy. But as we say in Antiva, a man needs to be veeery speeecial for a woman, you know? What’s special about you, Jaal?” Jall: “I am from another Galaxy!” Fenris: “Evidently.”
Carth: “Well, soldiers, meet and greet is over. Let’s get on with the Art of a Manful Sigh class. Thane, you and I are going to a "Dead Wives, Troubled Sons" workshop instead.” Thane: "Arashu, the Mother and Protector, may you--."
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Post by Little_Miss_Trancy on Feb 8, 2017 19:07:29 GMT
Guys, this is a really short mini-fic. I'm just gonna post it here under the spoiler tag. Hope you like it. Beyond the window was a dark blanket, contrasted by the the glittering white and yellow specks splashed across the great black expanse in intricate patterns. From his home planet, the night sky would look like a black canopy of twinkling brilliance. The stars had always drawn his eyes heavenward. These stars now were the same stars that greeted the ancients, the same ones that would be there in millions of years still. Jaal's arm rested propped against the window's rim, supporting his weight as he stared out into that black abyss, lost in thought. Her face appeared in his mind's eye like an intrusion on his thoughts, dazzling eyes crinkled as she revealed those dull, white teeth. He had thought of her often these days. When they had first met, Jaal had thought her so small and weak, surrounding herself with others so much bigger and stronger than she seemed had only made him sure of that conclusion. Yet, he had seen the ferocity and fierceness with which she fought their enemies. She looked so frail and helpless off of the battlefield, as if she would break should he take her in his arms-- stars knew how much he wanted to hold her. Yet beneath that frail appearance was an intelligence and strength he rarely even saw in females of his own planet. A faint melody rolled down the halls in gentle waves, disrupting his thoughts. It was a soothing sound, with a happiness to it; something carefree in it's dulcet tones as they fell into place amidst the soft beeps and whines of the ship's machinery. He was familiar with the sound, and his eyes fell closed as he listened. Her voice was music, and grace, haunting as it grew louder with her faint footfalls. She often hummed or sang on her way up to her cabin, and each night she had to pass by his room in order to do so. Each night he allowed her to go past his room up to her cabin, alone. Before he could tell himself no, his mind had been made up and his legs carried him swiftly through his door, opening with a relieved hiss. Down the hallway she was rapidly receding for the elevator. "Sara!" His voice carried down the hall. But she heard him and froze, turning so subtly with a question in her eyes. Jaal approached slowly, languidly as if he were more hunting her than about to court her. Her head tilted back to meet his gaze, the flesh beneath her eyes tinged pink. Without saying a word, he pulled her to his chest and embraced her. In that embrace he felt as if the ship had stopped there in space. There was no time, no movement, no momentum. Jaal's mind was oddly at peace, feeling Sara's body tense in his arms and then relax. Her hands slowly reached around him, her fingers entwining in the fabric of his clothes. How could it be that he could not see the feelings he had for her for what they were before? Pure. Unselfish. Undemanding. Free. He felt her body press in, soft and warm. This was love. He had fallen in love with her. A human. Someone other than an Angaran. He inwardly thanked the stars and embraced her all the tighter. In that moment, he promised to cherish her. "... Sara?" His voice was soft and gentle, barely a whisper. "Hm?" "Let us go to your quarters together." Sara paused for a moment, and the silence seemed to span forever. For a split second, Jaal felt his innards plummet to the floor only to return when he heard the comforting sound of her giggle. "Okay," was her reply. And, hand in hand, the two walked toward the elevator together. OMG so very cute XD xxxxx I love it! So adorable and sweet!
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Post by fialka on Feb 8, 2017 19:10:52 GMT
I hope 'tis okay - I threw together a small ficlette as well. It's patently silly, Jaal meets a bunch of other Bio's Leading Men. J'all Welcome. J’aal Welcome.
Garrus: “Jaal, my good man, it’s good to see you. So, what’s wrong with you?” Jaal: “Erm?” Anomen: “Share ye sad tale of woe, Sir, do not hesitate.” Anders: “We are understanding and nuanced men. Will you stand with us?” Vector: “We listen, we anticipate you to join in the chorus of many joyful voices steeped in sorrow, the man-hive of the tragically wounded!” Kaiden: “Absolutely, yes, we are all that. To put it simply, was it your mother, sister, or a girl?”
Jaal: “Was… what?”
Thane: “Moved through the surfs of time to reach the unknown shores of Kalahira’s Ocean as eternal as it is ethereal …”
Jaal: “Say it again?”
Alistair: “Our non-human friend is asking after your personal tragedy, Jaal.” Atton: “Yeah, he wants to know about a woman who’d died on you and how painful it was. Then we can play Pazaak.” Carth: “All women are like that. Easily mortal. Tend to dissolve into thin air the moment you turn away. Get written out of history completely.” Zevran: “Real fragile-like, woooomeeen. Once you can keeel them, they rarely kum back to your sweaty-hot embrace.” Alistair: “Must be why they multiply so fast. My sister--” Fenris: “My sister---“ Anomen: “My sister---“ Corso: “Rona’s mah cousin, but she’s more like a sister---“
Miranda: “My sister---“
Garrus: “Miranda, this is an all-man support group.” Miranda: “But my jaw, and my implants, and my superior genetic---“ Jacob: “Doesn’t make you a man, bro.”
Jaal: “Does he have a sister?” Fenris: “No, not him, minor daddy’s issues at best. Harem. Betrayal.” Bishop: “All betray those they love if they are too weak. No point in living weak.” Anders: “At least not oppressed and demonized. We must rise and break chains of prejudice even if it hurts those we love!!!” Quinn: “A powerful Lord forgiving a cunning, calculated, brilliant betrayal… Maybe a promotion… I… I will be in my bunk.”
Garrus: “Well, Jaal?”
Jall: “I… I’ve got nothing.” Garrus: “Dude, do you even rom a female PC in a Bio game?” Iresso: “He’s not the only one who’s got nothing…” Torian: “Felix, in Manadalorian we say: “MMO garta’dal mah nasht.” I can translate it as: MMO means---” Alistair: “You’ll have to ask Kaiden there to say what you want to say, my MMO-friend.” Bao-Dur: “Some things are better left unsaid.” Valygar: “…feelings unexpressed.” Sagacious Zhu: “Yes.” Zenith: “Still counts.”
Jaal: “What are you talking---?” Garrus: “Are you one of them? The head-canoned only? I was one of them for a while. Not fun, bro, not fun at all.” Jaal: “Sheesh, I hope not.”
Zevran: “That a boy. But as we say in Antiva, a man needs to be veeery speeecial for a woman, you know? What’s special about you, Jaal?” Jall: “I am from another Galaxy!” Fenris: “Evidently.”
Carth: “Well, soldiers, meet and greet is over. Let’s get on with the Art of a Manful Sigh class.”
Oh my god I'm dying!
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Post by Yaslana on Feb 8, 2017 19:13:40 GMT
I hope 'tis okay - I threw together a small ficlette as well. It's patently silly, Jaal meets a bunch of other Bio's Leading Men. J'all Welcome. J’aal Welcome.
Garrus: “Jaal, my good man, it’s good to see you. So, what’s wrong with you?” Jaal: “Erm?” Anomen: “Share ye sad tale of woe, Sir, do not hesitate.” Anders: “We are understanding and nuanced men. Will you stand with us?” Vector: “We listen, we anticipate you to join in the chorus of many joyful voices steeped in sorrow, the man-hive of the tragically wounded!” Kaiden: “Absolutely, yes, we are all that. To put it simply, was it your mother, sister, or a girl?”
Jaal: “Was… what?”
Thane: “Moved through the surfs of time to reach the unknown shores of Kalahira’s Ocean as eternal as it is ethereal …”
Jaal: “Say it again?”
Alistair: “Our non-human friend is asking after your personal tragedy, Jaal.” Atton: “Yeah, he wants to know about a woman who’d died on you and how painful it was. Then we can play Pazaak.” Carth: “All women are like that. Easily mortal. Tend to dissolve into thin air the moment you turn away. Get written out of history completely.” Zevran: “Real fragile-like, woooomeeen. Once you can keeel them, they rarely kum back to your sweaty-hot embrace.” Alistair: “Must be why they multiply so fast. My sister--” Fenris: “My sister---“ Anomen: “My sister---“ Corso: “Rona’s mah cousin, but she’s more like a sister---“
Miranda: “My sister---“
Garrus: “Miranda, this is an all-man support group.” Miranda: “But my jaw, and my implants, and my superior genetic---“ Jacob: “Doesn’t make you a man, bro.”
Jaal: “Does he have a sister?” Fenris: “No, not him, minor daddy’s issues at best. Harem. Betrayal.” Bishop: “All betray those they love if they are too weak. No point in living weak.” Anders: “At least not oppressed and demonized. We must rise and break chains of prejudice even if it hurts those we love!!!” Quinn: “A powerful Lord forgiving a cunning, calculated, brilliant betrayal… Maybe a promotion… I… I will be in my bunk.”
Garrus: “Well, Jaal?”
Jall: “I… I’ve got nothing.” Garrus: “Dude, do you even rom a female PC in a Bio game?” Iresso: “He’s not the only one who’s got nothing…” Torian: “Felix, in Manadalorian we say: “MMO garta’dal mah nasht.” I can translate it as: MMO means---” Alistair: “You’ll have to ask Kaiden there to say what you want to say, my MMO-friend.” Bao-Dur: “Some things are better left unsaid.” Valygar: “…feelings unexpressed.” Sagacious Zhu: “Yes.” Zenith: “Still counts.”
Jaal: “What are you talking---?” Garrus: “Are you one of them? The head-canoned only? I was one of them for a while. Not fun, bro, not fun at all.” Jaal: “Sheesh, I hope not.”
Zevran: “That a boy. But as we say in Antiva, a man needs to be veeery speeecial for a woman, you know? What’s special about you, Jaal?” Jall: “I am from another Galaxy!” Fenris: “Evidently.”
Carth: “Well, soldiers, meet and greet is over. Let’s get on with the Art of a Manful Sigh class.”
Oh gosh this was BRILLIANT! So awsome and fun *_* Thank you for sharing! :-*
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Post by Marinade Plushie on Feb 8, 2017 19:13:45 GMT
I hope 'tis okay - I threw together a small ficlette as well. It's patently silly, Jaal meets a bunch of other Bio's Leading Men. J'all Welcome. J’aal Welcome.
Garrus: “Jaal, my good man, it’s good to see you. So, what’s wrong with you?” Jaal: “Erm?” Anomen: “Share ye sad tale of woe, Sir, do not hesitate.” Anders: “We are understanding and nuanced men. Will you stand with us?” Vector: “We listen, we anticipate you to join in the chorus of many joyful voices steeped in sorrow, the man-hive of the tragically wounded!” Kaiden: “Absolutely, yes, we are all that. To put it simply, was it your mother, sister, or a girl?”
Jaal: “Was… what?”
Thane: “Moved through the surfs of time to reach the unknown shores of Kalahira’s Ocean as eternal as it is ethereal …”
Jaal: “Say it again?”
Alistair: “Our non-human friend is asking after your personal tragedy, Jaal.” Atton: “Yeah, he wants to know about a woman who’d died on you and how painful it was. Then we can play Pazaak.” Carth: “All women are like that. Easily mortal. Tend to dissolve into thin air the moment you turn away. Get written out of history completely.” Zevran: “Real fragile-like, woooomeeen. Once you can keeel them, they rarely kum back to your sweaty-hot embrace.” Alistair: “Must be why they multiply so fast. My sister--” Fenris: “My sister---“ Anomen: “My sister---“ Corso: “Rona’s mah cousin, but she’s more like a sister---“
Miranda: “My sister---“
Garrus: “Miranda, this is an all-man support group.” Miranda: “But my jaw, and my implants, and my superior genetic---“ Jacob: “Doesn’t make you a man, bro.”
Jaal: “Does he have a sister?” Fenris: “No, not him, minor daddy’s issues at best. Harem. Betrayal.” Bishop: “All betray those they love if they are too weak. No point in living weak.” Anders: “At least not oppressed and demonized. We must rise and break chains of prejudice even if it hurts those we love!!!” Quinn: “A powerful Lord forgiving a cunning, calculated, brilliant betrayal… Maybe a promotion… I… I will be in my bunk.”
Garrus: “Well, Jaal?”
Jall: “I… I’ve got nothing.” Garrus: “Dude, do you even rom a female PC in a Bio game?” Iresso: “He’s not the only one who’s got nothing…” Torian: “Felix, in Manadalorian we say: “MMO garta’dal mah nasht.” I can translate it as: MMO means---” Alistair: “You’ll have to ask Kaiden there to say what you want to say, my MMO-friend.” Bao-Dur: “Some things are better left unsaid.” Valygar: “…feelings unexpressed.” Sagacious Zhu: “Yes.” Zenith: “Still counts.”
Jaal: “What are you talking---?” Garrus: “Are you one of them? The head-canoned only? I was one of them for a while. Not fun, bro, not fun at all.” Jaal: “Sheesh, I hope not.”
Zevran: “That a boy. But as we say in Antiva, a man needs to be veeery speeecial for a woman, you know? What’s special about you, Jaal?” Jall: “I am from another Galaxy!” Fenris: “Evidently.”
Carth: “Well, soldiers, meet and greet is over. Let’s get on with the Art of a Manful Sigh class.”
Amazing! It's fantastic and adorbs! Loving it!
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Post by Yaslana on Feb 8, 2017 19:16:15 GMT
Guys, this is a really short mini-fic. I'm just gonna post it here under the spoiler tag. Hope you like it. Beyond the window was a dark blanket, contrasted by the the glittering white and yellow specks splashed across the great black expanse in intricate patterns. From his home planet, the night sky would look like a black canopy of twinkling brilliance. The stars had always drawn his eyes heavenward. These stars now were the same stars that greeted the ancients, the same ones that would be there in millions of years still. Jaal's arm rested propped against the window's rim, supporting his weight as he stared out into that black abyss, lost in thought. Her face appeared in his mind's eye like an intrusion on his thoughts, dazzling eyes crinkled as she revealed those dull, white teeth. He had thought of her often these days. When they had first met, Jaal had thought her so small and weak, surrounding herself with others so much bigger and stronger than she seemed had only made him sure of that conclusion. Yet, he had seen the ferocity and fierceness with which she fought their enemies. She looked so frail and helpless off of the battlefield, as if she would break should he take her in his arms-- stars knew how much he wanted to hold her. Yet beneath that frail appearance was an intelligence and strength he rarely even saw in females of his own planet. A faint melody rolled down the halls in gentle waves, disrupting his thoughts. It was a soothing sound, with a happiness to it; something carefree in it's dulcet tones as they fell into place amidst the soft beeps and whines of the ship's machinery. He was familiar with the sound, and his eyes fell closed as he listened. Her voice was music, and grace, haunting as it grew louder with her faint footfalls. She often hummed or sang on her way up to her cabin, and each night she had to pass by his room in order to do so. Each night he allowed her to go past his room up to her cabin, alone. Before he could tell himself no, his mind had been made up and his legs carried him swiftly through his door, opening with a relieved hiss. Down the hallway she was rapidly receding for the elevator. "Sara!" His voice carried down the hall. But she heard him and froze, turning so subtly with a question in her eyes. Jaal approached slowly, languidly as if he were more hunting her than about to court her. Her head tilted back to meet his gaze, the flesh beneath her eyes tinged pink. Without saying a word, he pulled her to his chest and embraced her. In that embrace he felt as if the ship had stopped there in space. There was no time, no movement, no momentum. Jaal's mind was oddly at peace, feeling Sara's body tense in his arms and then relax. Her hands slowly reached around him, her fingers entwining in the fabric of his clothes. How could it be that he could not see the feelings he had for her for what they were before? Pure. Unselfish. Undemanding. Free. He felt her body press in, soft and warm. This was love. He had fallen in love with her. A human. Someone other than an Angaran. He inwardly thanked the stars and embraced her all the tighter. In that moment, he promised to cherish her. "... Sara?" His voice was soft and gentle, barely a whisper. "Hm?" "Let us go to your quarters together." Sara paused for a moment, and the silence seemed to span forever. For a split second, Jaal felt his innards plummet to the floor only to return when he heard the comforting sound of her giggle. "Okay," was her reply. And, hand in hand, the two walked toward the elevator together. Awww Sweet pining Jaal. Me loves them pining men. Thank you. :-*
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Post by Little_Miss_Trancy on Feb 8, 2017 19:17:07 GMT
I hope 'tis okay - I threw together a small ficlette as well. It's patently silly, Jaal meets a bunch of other Bio's Leading Men. J'all Welcome. J’aal Welcome.
Garrus: “Jaal, my good man, it’s good to see you. So, what’s wrong with you?” Jaal: “Erm?” Anomen: “Share ye sad tale of woe, Sir, do not hesitate.” Anders: “We are understanding and nuanced men. Will you stand with us?” Vector: “We listen, we anticipate you to join in the chorus of many joyful voices steeped in sorrow, the man-hive of the tragically wounded!” Kaiden: “Absolutely, yes, we are all that. To put it simply, was it your mother, sister, or a girl?”
Jaal: “Was… what?”
Thane: “Moved through the surfs of time to reach the unknown shores of Kalahira’s Ocean as eternal as it is ethereal …”
Jaal: “Say it again?”
Alistair: “Our non-human friend is asking after your personal tragedy, Jaal.” Atton: “Yeah, he wants to know about a woman who’d died on you and how painful it was. Then we can play Pazaak.” Carth: “All women are like that. Easily mortal. Tend to dissolve into thin air the moment you turn away. Get written out of history completely.” Zevran: “Real fragile-like, woooomeeen. Once you can keeel them, they rarely kum back to your sweaty-hot embrace.” Alistair: “Must be why they multiply so fast. My sister--” Fenris: “My sister---“ Anomen: “My sister---“ Corso: “Rona’s mah cousin, but she’s more like a sister---“
Miranda: “My sister---“
Garrus: “Miranda, this is an all-man support group.” Miranda: “But my jaw, and my implants, and my superior genetic---“ Jacob: “Doesn’t make you a man, bro.”
Jaal: “Does he have a sister?” Fenris: “No, not him, minor daddy’s issues at best. Harem. Betrayal.” Bishop: “All betray those they love if they are too weak. No point in living weak.” Anders: “At least not oppressed and demonized. We must rise and break chains of prejudice even if it hurts those we love!!!” Quinn: “A powerful Lord forgiving a cunning, calculated, brilliant betrayal… Maybe a promotion… I… I will be in my bunk.”
Garrus: “Well, Jaal?”
Jall: “I… I’ve got nothing.” Garrus: “Dude, do you even rom a female PC in a Bio game?” Iresso: “He’s not the only one who’s got nothing…” Torian: “Felix, in Manadalorian we say: “MMO garta’dal mah nasht.” I can translate it as: MMO means---” Alistair: “You’ll have to ask Kaiden there to say what you want to say, my MMO-friend.” Bao-Dur: “Some things are better left unsaid.” Valygar: “…feelings unexpressed.” Sagacious Zhu: “Yes.” Zenith: “Still counts.”
Jaal: “What are you talking---?” Garrus: “Are you one of them? The head-canoned only? I was one of them for a while. Not fun, bro, not fun at all.” Jaal: “Sheesh, I hope not.”
Zevran: “That a boy. But as we say in Antiva, a man needs to be veeery speeecial for a woman, you know? What’s special about you, Jaal?” Jall: “I am from another Galaxy!” Fenris: “Evidently.”
Carth: “Well, soldiers, meet and greet is over. Let’s get on with the Art of a Manful Sigh class.”
I laughed so hard at this its so funny and cute!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:27:39 GMT
So I asked someone in the Liam thread if english was their second language and when they responded yes. I told them I was just curious and I thought they're english was quiet good, and after all, it was their second language and it takes time to learn. Apparently I was trying be mean or rude and I don't understand how humans or human interactions work. According to some dude who wasn't apart of that conversation and whom I've never even spoken to in any thread. Man BSN is just so welcoming isn't it ? Nope. Nope. Nope. I am so close to telling off so many smart mouths on here, but I refuse to sink that low. I spent years at forums with their kind and I am so done with it. Can't stop cracking my knuckles as I read their replies though. I need to punch something. *grabs BB-8 pillow* My temper is at its peak today. Speaking of plushies, I hope I can buy some MEA ones. The DAI ones were precious! A Jaal one would be so cute
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Post by Ceoldoren on Feb 8, 2017 19:47:18 GMT
So I asked someone in the Liam thread if english was their second language and when they responded yes. I told them I was just curious and I thought they're english was quiet good, and after all, it was their second language and it takes time to learn. Apparently I was trying be mean or rude and I don't understand how humans or human interactions work. According to some dude who wasn't apart of that conversation and whom I've never even spoken to in any thread. Man BSN is just so welcoming isn't it ? Nope. Nope. Nope. I am so close to telling off so many smart mouths on here, but I refuse to sink that low. I spent years at forums with their kind and I am so done with it. Can't stop cracking my knuckles as I read their replies though. I need to punch something. *grabs BB-8 pillow* My temper is at its peak today. Speaking of plushies, I hope I can buy some MEA ones. The DAI ones were precious! A Jaal one would be so cute I don't see anything wrong with returning blows when people act like asses. Just keep it somewhat civil if that makes any sense ? I just mean don't swear at them a bunch really. Plushies sound awesome by the way, but even if we don't get any I'm buying those funko pops
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:49:56 GMT
Nope. Nope. Nope. I am so close to telling off so many smart mouths on here, but I refuse to sink that low. I spent years at forums with their kind and I am so done with it. Can't stop cracking my knuckles as I read their replies though. I need to punch something. *grabs BB-8 pillow* My temper is at its peak today. Speaking of plushies, I hope I can buy some MEA ones. The DAI ones were precious! A Jaal one would be so cute I don't see anything wrong with returning blows when people act like asses. Just keep it somewhat civil if that makes any sense ? I just mean don't swear at them a bunch really. Plushies sound awesome by the way, but even if we don't get any I'm buying those funko pops Oh goodness no! I never swear at anyone or call them names! Very unladylike. I use intelligent replies that humiliate them, but I am also considering that everyone is on edge with lack of news and the release date creeping closer. When tweets about game updates died down, everyone started to get aggressive. And yeah, my Walmart will carry them. I'm getting a Jaal one! I own Loki and Kylo Ren already.
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Post by Marinade Plushie on Feb 8, 2017 19:53:04 GMT
Speaking of plushies, I hope I can buy some MEA ones. The DAI ones were precious! A Jaal one would be so cute Oooh, I would love a Jaal one, Liam one, and I think a Kallo one would be so adorable. I'd have to buy them then!
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