Posts by ATHANASIUS E.

hmm, maybe something with athanasius? owo

they have a habit of befriending exilers for reasons that are honestly beyond even them at this point, but they have a weird sort of attachment to the place ever since being kidnapped by the former exiles' leader, trash, at a young age. even though deb isn't really an exiler and is just a prisoner, i'd love for them to have some sort of weird friendship with each other?

ana doesn't have anyone they can legitimately call a friend even in their own tribe because they think they're pretty useless outside of their healing capabilities and struggles to empathize with other people which, in turn, makes them feel even worse.

maybe athanasius could come up to the exiles border maybe expecting to meet someone else but they find debiru instead? would debiru find similarities between the two of them, since they're so miserable currently ( albeit for different reasons ) and be curious of why they're so upset at everything?

and i also want a human au because ?? i haven't been able to do one for a hot minute

i have ana's tags as well as their human au information in their storage thread - linked here!

Tennou was lucky that she didn't have anything to hide. Athanasius didn't have anything to hide either, but they couldn't feel to the extent of what others felt, and it bothered them. Happiness was lost on them, as well as any other emotions others figured were commonplace. They didn't understand at all no matter how hard they tried. They did not have the freedom that the Andromeda - Million had. Whatever they had could effectively be called a curse.

The sound of approaching paw - steps made Athanasius screw their eyes shut, their teeth wanting to grit against each other. Someone had spotted them, because of course they would. They weren't surprised either since this always happened when they went somewhere to catch their own breath. Sick dread pooled in the depths of their chest and, likewise, irritation pricked at them from just underneath their skin, the fur along their back fluffing up ever so slightly.

The pale kitsune doesn't return Teddy's greeting, and instead a sigh is pushed from their lips as their rose - tinted gaze flickered over their shoulder at the nosy child present. Did she truly have nothing better to do than bother them? "Athanasius Against the World." They state frankly, curling their tails closer to their own body as they consciously found themselves shifting away from the apprentice. They couldn't go much farther even if they wanted to since they'd likely find themselves falling over the edge of the island if they scooted any further. "It's a tribe name." They offer an explanation for their odd name a beat later, and they hoped to leave it at that. "Shouldn't you be asleep?" An attempt at dismissal, their tone hardly changes as they coolly regarded Tennou with a frown slipping across their features. It was still rather early in the morning, and if she had trouble sleeping, they'd gladly shove a poppy seed down the kid's throat to make her leave them alone.

Athanasius did not feel any satisfaction as the truth of the girl's lie came to light, but a faint frown did play upon their features. What would push the girl to lie in such a way? Surely, there had to be a reason for it? Did the child lie because she figured she would get into trouble otherwise? Athanasius spares a look at the other creatures gathered, before pushing a sigh through their mouth. There was no use of hounding the girl simply because she fibbed, but they'd wanted to let her know that they were people that shouldn't have been lied to -- and it seemed she had learned that lesson. "If you really need a place to stay," Ana began again, flickering their rose - washed gaze over to the painted girl, "You're welcome to stay here, as Aphrodite has said, so long as you don't fib anymore." They were simple conditions, ones that the vampire was fairly comfortable with. They're rather sure Vale or Gabriel wouldn't mind either, since the girl did look admittedly guilty over her lying to them. "All's forgiven, Technicolor. I'm Athanasius Against the World -- or just Athanasius, if you prefer. I'm the Head Cleric and a vice - deputy here."

Athanasius pushes a short sigh from their mouth as Vale's question reached their ears, and their guarded stare shifted from the girl to their leader. Their tail flicked, and their throat felt tight. They fail to respond to her question, instead feeling a flare of annoyance rise to their pale cheeks as Vale had, indirectly, squandered their chances of shooing the child away from them. They turn their head away from the both of them as another Hyperian approached, another familiar face, and their head fell further below their shoulders.

Aphrodite's kindness bemused them -- it always would. They don't understand how the girl could like them, when they've kept their relationship strictly professional as mentor and apprentice. They've never extended their paw in friendship, or tried to find out what the girl liked, or what she did in her pass - time. They don't know how she could think they were friends; the concept in itself was horrendously foreign to the reserved vulpine. Who would want to be friends with something like them, anyways? "If I were unwell, that'd be bad for the rest of the tribe." They respond, the meaningfulness of her compliment flying way over their head. They weren't used to it; refused to believe it was such. Her follow - up question made the brows on their forehead knit together. "I'm fine." There isn't a pause between her question and their answer, no uncertainty. They were ...fine ( they had to be ).

Another approaches, a figure they had not seen themselves for a while. It was the brother of Gabriel, Michael, if they recalled correctly. The only times they've interacted with each other was during the times where they'd check up on him, as per needed since he was their patient. Their relationship, much like theirs and Aphrodites', were strictly professional. Despite their similarities, Ana never acted on it. They never tried to strike up small - talk, save for when they're trying to gauge if the other was feeling alright, or if he needed something in particular, but nothing else. No stories swapped, nothing.

His statement is met with a small shrug of their scarred shoulders. "I ...wanted to be alone." Is their answer, perhaps to that underlying question in the apparent statement Michael had made. They'd disappeared on their own accord because they didn't want to be bothered. "I've been selfish for long enough. The tribe won't function well without me." A truth they'd come to terms with. They were of importance to Hyperia ( although not by much, if they were to be frank. They were replaceable, as their apprentices could take over from them at any time and should they leave the rank of Crusader empty, another one would easily be appointed in their place ).

A pause, a shifting of their gaze, they force their gaze up from their paws to peer up at the faces around them. "You all have been fine?" They figured they'd ask. Why not, right? They were involved in this conversation now ...and they couldn't just walk away from it.

athanasius wasn't sure how to feel about this. were they the only person who didn't feel right about this sudden announcement? the bitter vampire sits by themselves among the growing crowd, their gaze overshadowed with an unreadable emotion. they were cold, as per usual, staring up at vale and gabriel with something akin to mistrust now. athanasius had been around hyperia for a while now, had seen aleksei's long reign come to an end themselves, only to watch several other leaders rise and fall as quickly as they ascended. they couldn't say that they were surprised, but they were disappointed.

the crusader blinks towards erasmus, a face they hadn't seen in a long time. they chose him over themselves and aphrodite, their current second and third - in - commands? they felt betrayed, almost, but they knew that their feelings was nothing short of selfishness. they would have to deal with it, like everyone else would have to, even if they didn't like the turn out.

their ears flatten against their head at the former deputy's speech, their jaws tightening as they sat, their tails lashing behind them. they thought the word " ballsy " was an understatement, especially after erasmus had left them previously without so much as a goodbye. trust never came easily to athanasius, given how much they've been through, but it'd be especially hard for them to even start on the track of trusting the male now. "may our lady naleren guide us indeed." they muttered under their breath before they slunk off towards the infirmary. the herbs needed to be restocked.

- ic opinions ofc, congrats !!

the very first meeting of the new year had to begin with someone new. they had hoped that vale and gabriel would reign over the floating isles for a time -- maybe even longer than aleksei had supposedly -- but they knew wishing for such stability would be a bit ignorant of them. they slink forward towards the sound of erasmus' voice even though they didn't want to initially, having reasoned with themselves that it was better to attend the called meeting than sit out on it in silent defiance.

they wrap their five tails around themselves and quietly peer upwards towards the newly appointed leader, their eyes squinting slightly in scrutiny. his announcements washed over them like water, quietly packed away in some part of their mind. they'd have to introduce themselves to their newcomers at some point ...but definitely not now. they weren't feeling up to it, and they figure that if they got hurt, they'd be acquainted either way. there was no reason for them to go out of their way to greet people.

other stuff was briefly talked about, like how the tribe's overall activity has been rather shoddy. spiritline's promotion they saw coming from a mile away ( and he deserved it ), but they grudgingly made a note to themselves to try and be around more in the oncoming weeks. they only lifted their head when they heard their name called, a request made of them. "hold an hp meeting." they frowned slightly. "sure." they'd mutter after the meeting was dismissed. thank god that there weren't too many to drop off invitations to, otherwise they'd just about perish. with that dealt with, ana would turn on their paws to leave in icy silence.

athanasius never understood the concept of home. what made a place feel like home to someone? was it the connections they had to people? the history they created in their presence? in that case, why were they here to begin with? they had no family to speak of, biological nor adoptive. the two families that had brought them into their fold seemed to have disappeared off of the face of the earth, and their only sibling having been missing for a few months now. the sadness of its truth was something they preferred to not talk about -- it wasn't anyone's business anyhow.

the reason they were here though ...that was a question they'd like to find an answer to. however, it wasn't as easy as asking and receiving the answer. life was not that easy.

"may i help you, ma'am?" the kitsune, far smaller than their supposed species, questions the fair lady of ice with a vacant voice of their own. ultimately disinterested, the medic had seemed more preoccupied with collecting herbs on their lonesome even out in this cold. winter blooms tended to stick around even in this time of year, and ana had been determined to collect what they could before they withered away. but this woman, jaelynn, had caught their attention ...and it'd be pretty irresponsible of them as an vice - deputy to ignore a stranger upon their borders.

athanasius awaits a response through dull, rose - washed colored eyes, staring a bit off towards the distance. they couldn't just look at her in the face. no, no, they couldn't.

litter: athanasius x npc

age: 4 months old

species: kitsunes

relations: athanasius is an crusader ( vice - deputy equivalent ) of hyperian isles and is the offspring of akuma baskervile ( ex - sanguine ruins third tier, cartel godfather, and thunderlands hp ). through akuma, athanasius is the half - sibling of yuuki walker ( reincarnated as junepaw aeternum walker, ex - leader & spiritcaller of shadow veil, ex - vice leader & physician of the sanguine ruins, ex - sunguard of solaris kingdom, shadow veil midnightbringer, and solaris kingdom trailblazer ) and several others. extensive relations can be found here.

specifics/rules:

— these kids are the result of an accidental one - night - stand after an wine tasting event previously held by the hyperian isles. athanasius would not know these kids are their own and, in turn, would likely not know their father is athanasius. regardless, ana would have taken them under their wing and raised them simply due to their obligation as a medic

— must stay in hyperia for an month. dual - alliances with allying clans are permissible.

— naming theme for these kids would be tribe names ( i.e: [athanasius] against the world )

— they can have the possibility of being half vampires

# of slots: 5

hello! this is athanasius against the world, and they're a part of an tribe, hyperian isles ( aka, tribe of unbound sky ). they're currently the head cleric and a crusader ( vice - deputy ) of the tribe and is an struggling vampire. they originally come from a radical tribe formerly known as tribe of storms and stars ( later known as tous ), where its females were put on a pedestal and males were held at an lower regard. they came to hyperia isles a year ago after the woman that took them in had disappeared, and remained there for the rest of their adolescent life. they've been the sole medic for hyperia since they were younger, and the life has tired them out to some extent, and they were forced to grow up quickly if they wished to be of use to their tribe. because of this, they've become a bit intense and very withdrawn from their tribesmates, their emotions underdeveloped. more information can be found on them here, if you're curious!

open to:

— mentoring y/c in medicine

— teaching y/c how to make tea

— romance, long - termed or short - termed

— becoming an older sibling figure to y/c

— y/c attempting to cheer them up since they seem perpetually sad

— friendships are hard to accomplish due to their personality, but y/c can try! it might create some interesting dynamics. similarly, it's far easier to misunderstand athanasius, and thus easier for y/c to dislike or to become enemies with them, though it's likely to be far more one - sided.

— being captured

— drink blood from y/c

— accidentally turn y/c into a vampire

— if you have any other ideas, please offer them up! this isn't everything they're open to, and are more like suggestions for some interactions if anything. let me know if you have another idea in mind <3

closed to:

— death

— torture / injury

athanasius reluctantly approached spiritline after he made his call, their rose - washed gaze settling upon the ranger. a pit of unease formed in their stomach at just being out in the open, and even more so at the prospect of being told to do something they wouldn't want to do. their paws shuffling, their gaze pointed downwards at their bandaged paws, the medic and vice - deputy sighed out, "i guess i'll take one. just don't expect me to do it if i don't like it." they forewarn with a furrowing of their brows, their five tails flicking and curling around themselves.

"high position meeting is starting now!" as per erasmus' request, athanasius calls out to their left over high ranking officials to gather. there weren't a whole lot of them at the time -- only erasmus, themselves, spiritline, and aphrodite -- but they guessed that was better than nothing. that also meant that they wouldn't have to wait too long for everyone to show up. and so, with a quiet huff, the five - tailed kitsune turns into the area of meeting, picking their seat closest to the entrance and waited for the rest to arrive. they were sure some things would be discussed here ...not that they thought they had anything particular on their mind. they'll wait for an topic to be set and offer their thoughts as requested, they supposed, and pray to naleren that they'd be acknowledged.

athanasius was bored, and so they began to make flower crowns. they were made up of pretty white roses, blue violets, and baby's breath, all intertwined together into an circlet of flora. ana actually appeared serene for once, a rare smile fluttering across their face.

so i wanna do requests because why not -- i want to work more on my art style, and i figured why not do a couple of requests. i'll probably do headshots, chibis, and sketches! so if you want those, feel free to throw your character at me <3

to - do list so i don't forget:

- gabriel / myst

- neonlights / giri

- erasmus / cherubby

- cookiecrumbs / puppy

- spiritline / hybern

- ut - 271 / april

ooooh? send send send!

in that case when i'm done, i'll shoot it to you in a dm!

athanasius' tracker will be here!

athanasius thought it was okay to take a break from socializing every once in a while, especially since they, themselves, knew what it was like to run out of social battery. it took a while for it to charge back up, and even then they'd be wary of those they knew for a year now. they haven't taken a step from where they've started -- everyone were still strangers to them, even while they knew their names. they didn't know anything about the people they lived with. wasn't that pathetic?

ana had seen neonlights around maybe once or twice before they faded away from their memory, forgotten in the humdrum pattern that was their life. people came and went all the time -- they didn't particularly care if one person went off elsewhere or for what reason they did it, so long as they didn't bring any trouble back with them. athanasius is somewhere nearby when neonlights calls out, and the kitsune paused to glance at the vulpine indifferently. his face was familiar, but athanasius was frankly blanking on his name.

they sit off to the side, curling their multitude of tails around themselves as they readjusted the pink and cream scarf that sat upon their neck with a paw. "i'm athanasius against the world, in case you forgot. you come to me whenever you find yourself getting hurt for some reason, i guess." their voice is a quiet murmur but their tone is not exactly cordial. it's frosty like that of the air that surrounded them, chilled in indifference. they frown, head below their shoulders in an unhealthy slouch as the peek towards the fox.

aw yeah, i'm down for another thread for these two !!

i can make the thread for yue & ana this time around since you made theirs a while ago. tbh i'm excited for their interactions :0c

more people arrive, more people that were better suited for greeting strangers at the border than themselves anyways. they let the flow of the conversation continue without them, their blank stare flicking off somewhere else for the time being. in any case, it seemed like the woman was interested in joining their ranks. more people for the tribe meant that they would be able to get more done around the floating archipelago. though, they can't help but wonder how long jaelynn planned on staying around. people tended to come and go as they pleased.

enough time passes, and the medic huffs. "welcome." they offer a beat after erasmus' introduction, "athanasius. i'm the head cleric and vice - deputy." the pale kitsune gives those around them a sideways glance before getting to their paws, grabbing their basket of herbs in their jaws, prepared to set off once more. "see you around." with that, they'd turn to saunter off, their pace brisk.

athanasius shrunk a little under the gazes of their clanmates, flashing them an wobbly smile. "i learned from my adoptive sister. she was a lot better at making them than me, though." they admit, glancing down at the crown in their paws.