Sort of? I had Aiden beat up and his stuff burned early on.. but it was to get him in a better situation, I swear. 😅
[ OC Questions ]@ocqotd.bsky.social · yesterdayBe honest. Did you traumatize your original character for the sake of character development? Was it for better or for worse? #OCASK #OCQOTD #OCSKY
If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky. (I think I've done this before, but I'll do it again. 🤭)
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GrimFenris@ulfrgrimdark.bsky.social · 2d agoIf you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky
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When. Not if. When. That's a lot of faith Jake is putting in him. Colby nods, crossing his arms. "Not a problem. I'm here when you need anything, kid." A small smile, a wave, and Jake turns back toward home, feeling some relief that someone might be able to give them some answers. #lyonslegacy
Sighing softly as he stands, Jake laughs but it's not really humorous. "Yeah, you're right. He is sensitive. He can bottle things up too. But that's not a bad thing. I'll sort him out. And thanks, Colby. Let us know when you find anything." #lyonslegacy
Colby stands slowly and looks at the man that reminds me so much of the one he stood side by side with. "Go on home now. If you're this torn up, I can't imagine what Aiden must be feeling. He's a sensitive young man." He points out, his tone kind. #lyonslegacy
In truth Colby's not sure if he can keep that promise, but he'll do every last thing in his power to help. "Thanks, Colby. I know you will, that's why I came here. I remembered what you and my dad used to do. I figured if anyone knew about Spellcasters and occults, it'd be you." #lyonslegacy
"Back in the unit we used to say the first plan never survived contact with the enemy. You got thrown a curveball and now you gotta adjust. And you are. We got your back, we'll help you and Aiden figure it out." Colby reassures with a serious nod. #lyonslegacy
"Don't worry, kid, we'll get this sorted." Colby reassures with a firm nod at the other man. Jake relaxes slightly and even manages a smile. "Thanks, Colby. This sort of hit us both hard. It sounded so easy, we never thought anything would go wrong." #lyonslegacy
This is definitely familiar. Colby can't quite put his finger on it. He'll think about it later. "I see. Well I'll call up Derrick, and Chase and Wyatt, see if any of them have any ideas or if they can help." Colby is confident in the way someone who has faced harder things than this. #lyonslegacy
"Aiden was raised by his mom. He doesn't know anything about his dad or his side of the family. His mom never talked about him and asking her now isn't an option. We don't even know where she is." Jake explains further, staring toward the little pond somehow surviving the desert heat. #lyonslegacy
"Matter of fact, I just might. Friend of mine's husband is a Spellcaster. Derrick's wife is an occult too, won't hurt to ask. You got no idea what it could be?" Colby asks, just to double check and make sure. Jake shakes his head. "None." #lyonslegacy
Once they're both sitting down by the fire pit, Colby gestures. "Alright, lay it on me, kid, what's going on." Jake takes a deep breath, puts his thoughts in order, and explains to Colby about everything. "Do you know any Spellcasters, or anyone else that might be able to help us?" #lyonslegacy
Something about this seems very familiar to Colby but he shrugs it off. He can see how important this is to Jake. "Sure thing. Let me put Ti down with Elle and let Tucker know I'm stepping out. Have a seat down by the fire pit and we'll talk." #lyonslegacy
"Thanks. Not sure how I'll keep up. Anyway, what brings you here, kid?" Colby asks, looking at the younger man with concern. Snapping himself out of his melancholy, Jake shifts uneasily. "I wanted to ask you about... Spellcasters and occults. There's some stuff going on with Aiden." #lyonslegacy
Colby chuckles, not minding. "Yeah, I do. Colt. This little lady and her twin were a bit of a surprise." He explains. The little girl leans on her father, clearly adoring. "Oh. Congratulations, then." Jake is still surprised and hit with another wave of sadness at seeing the infant. #lyonslegacy
With one last lingering kiss, Jake leaves and heads up to Colby's ranch. He hasn't seen him for a little while, and is a bit startled when he sees Colby with a baby girl in his arms. "I thought you had a boy?" Jake blurts out in surprise. #lyonslegacy
"Ok. Don't forget to take a break and get something to drink, ok?" Jake asks, squeezing him gently. Sometimes Aiden can get so focused on a painting he forgets everything around him. "I won't." Aiden reassures with a faint smile, having water nearby already, just in case. #lyonslegacy
For a moment Aiden stops. No matter what's going on, Jake has always been his rock in a storm. "Okay. I'm going to stay here. I'll be ok, I promise." He doesn't want Jake to be worrying about him on top of everything. #lyonslegacy
Jake finds Aiden at his canvas, carefully putting his hands on his shoulders. "Babe. I'm going to go talk to Colby, ok? Maybe he'll know someone who can help." His first thought was Elsie, of course, but when he stopped by she wasn't home. He could wait, but he needs to DO something. #lyonslegacy
Aiden retreats to his studio, someplace that he hasn't been visiting as often lately. He's been too busy with life and the tattoo business which satisfies his creative side. Logically he knows there might still be hope, but emotions rarely obey logic. #lyonslegacy
After all the buildup, all the nervousness and hope surrounding Aiden and Jake having children of their own, to be told that they might not be able to, is devastating. Aiden in particular feels the weight of it. #lyonslegacy
Thank you for reading!! Don't hate me, I have a plan. It'll be fun. 🫣
"Yeah. Thank you, Doctor. Have a good day." Jake says politely before he turns with Aiden toward the door. "Of course. I'm sorry I couldn't help. Good luck." Idaira hates this part of her job. It's not common, but when she has to turn away couples, it breaks her heart too. #lyonslegacy
Aiden nods, but doesn't meet the doctor's eyes. "We know a couple people. Thank you, Doctor." He rises and looks over at Jake who stood as well. "Lets go home." #lyonslegacy
"If you know any Spellcasters, I would consider consulting them, see if they can tell you if you have any latent magical abilities. Many occult races have other options for fertility and children." Idaira explains kindly in a soft tone. #lyonslegacy
That news is definitely not what either men want to hear. It lands like a bomb in the small office. Silence follows as the couple stare at the doctor for a few moments. Aiden drops his head, Jake takes in a ragged breath. "Isn't there anything we can do?" #lyonslegacy
Jake looks at Aiden with concern. "What does this mean for us?" He finally asks as he looks back at the doctor. Idaira looks at the two men sadly. "Unfortunately, it means we cannot help you. If we can't extract Aiden's DNA, we can't continue with the procedure." #lyonslegacy
"They don't?" Aiden asks, somehow more confused about that than anything else. "No, and we're not fully sure why. The results of trying to combine them can be anything from this to more... explosive results." Idaira's expression goes darker, remembering an incident or two. #lyonslegacy
