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You know what I just realized… if the Dabi Todoroki theory is true… then Dabi is the only child who got ALL of Endeavor’s looks. He got the red hair, the eyes, the quirk- everything. He looked like Endeavor the most out of all the kids- even Shouto.
And yeah that’s obvious lol but like,,, imagine what that must mean for his relationship with his mom.
Imagine how hard it must have been for her to be in the same room as the kid who looks like Endeavor, How fear must have entered her eyes for a split second every time she saw him. And as she grew worse she probably couldn’t even stand to look at him or be in the same room, and the older he got the more he looked like Endeavor, and he probably noticed.
How could you NOT notice, and at first he must have been so confused, scared he did something wrong, and goes out of his way to try and make it right, only to notice it’s getting worse.
Imagine the crushing realization he must of had when he realized his mother didn’t like him, that his mother was scared of him.
We know she was close to Shouto, and even tho we don’t know her relationship with the other kids I would assume that she would be closer to the ones who didn’t remind her of Endeavor.
And a little kid would notice that.
What if he grew to hate his looks. The looks that made his mother hate him.
And that’s what made him change his hair color and scar his face and body.
As to not be reminded of the fear in his mother’s eyes every time he looked in a mirror…
It’s just a theory ofc but like, if Dabi is a Todoroki his relationship with his mom would be VERY strained.
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The death is a major plot point
It reveals some shocking plot twist
It supports your themes/what you’re trying to say with your book
Your novel explores the afterlife
You are George R.R Martin and the selling point of your work is that everybody dies
It suits the genre/mood of your novel
The character isn’t serving any purpose (this isn’t the Sims)
You want your readers to be shocked for the sake of being shocked
You want to be edgy
You think your MG story needs more gore
You want to romanticise grieving/loss
This really depends on your genre and target audience
If you’re writing something that isn’t intended to be graphic/traumatic, you can stick to the impact the death has on the other characters. If your novel explores illness, focus on that rather than on the disturbing death scene itself. Perhaps you’re writing a drama/tragic romance - you might want to ease up on the gore here. For these genres, I would suggest focusing on the emotional aspect of the death - the sobbing, the last words, the bright white lights (whatever floats your boat). Think of Mufasa in The Lion King - the actions are suspenseful, but we don’t see him being trampled with his guts spilling everywhere. But it’s still one of the most impactful deaths in fictional history.
If you’re writing in a more mature and gritty genre (like thriller, dark fantasy or crime), you can go all out. If there’s blood and guts, you readers probably want to see it in vivid detail to get their violence fix for the day.
Whichever genre your novel falls into, you should also go with what feels comfortable to you. Even if you’re writing adult dark fantasy, you don’t have to write graphic violence to make a character death impactful.
Please don’t let your character have a three-pages-long monologue after they’ve been stabbed in the throat. It’s not realistic and it’s often very boring. Yes, a few well-written last words can have a great impact. Just make sure that your character would realistically be able to speak at that point and that it doesn’t become a cheese fest.
Unless you’re aiming for very dark/nihilistic humour, afford your characters some dignity in the way they kick the bucket. (e.g. don’t use the phrase “kick the bucket”). Having someone slip on a banana peel and then choke on a pretzel is a little ridiculous and will make the entire story seem silly. Once again, this really depends on what you’re going for. If your genre is serious and your character is important and beloved, try for emotion rather than whimsy.
Don’t let your characters die only to be resurrected again and again and again. Look, I love Supernatural (long may they reign), but even I have to admit that the Winchester brothers’ luck with death has become a bit ridiculous. Doing this takes away from the impact of the death - it removes the fear and suspense, and will leave your readers emotionally stunted.
Your only female character in a bid to make the male hero feel something and become a better person
Your only LGBTQIA+ character, who is just too pure to live in this terrible world
Your only character of colour, who dies to save the white hero
Your only disabled character, who can now finally find release from life with disability
The one character who has never experienced a sliver of joy and bears the brunt of the tragedy, right when happiness is finally within their reach
The main character in the middle of the story - unless you have a REALLY good plan for what happens next
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Can you describe to me everyone in OW's face upon seeing: S/O and Mercy limping to breakfast from their soundproof bedroom, both covered in hickeys, bruises, live bites, and rope burns, unable to sit on their sore buttocks, and glowing like two full moons in the sky, goofy grins on their faces, so loving it's almost disgusting?
Ana: Raising a brow while taking a sip from her tea cup. She doesn’t judge but she knows damn well what is going on.
Bastion: Beeping sounds. Too pure to understand why today’s breakfast is so awkward.
D.Va: Is playing Nintendo Switch, but gives s/o and Mercy an amused sideglance.
Genji: Notices Angela’s bruises and he’s worried first, but as soon as he gets what’s going on he doesn’t say a word.
Hanzo: Pretends to see nothing. But on the inside he’s a little indignant.
Junkrat: Makes jokes about the bruises and hickeys. His neck doesn’t look any different though thanks to Roadie.
Lúcio: Won’t adress it because he is a good, polite boy. But his glances are a little curious.
McCree: Smirking. Asking if Mercy & s/o were having fun last night. Jokingly suggests he could join next time.
Mei: Gets very flustered and starts blushing. She would die of embarassment if she was in their place.
Orisa: Like Bastion, too pure. Asks s/o if they need medical assistance and suggests putting band-aids on the hickeys.
Pharah: Is a little jealous of the s/o. Just like her mother she is taking a sip and won’t say a word.
Reaper: He is the angry dad who wouldn’t comment their actions but look at them stern and disappointed.
Reinhardt: Sideglancing Ana. Gods, back then in the old days. His neck looked just like s/o’s.
Roadhog: He isn’t very talkative but an amused grunt can be heared. He is the one to blame for Jamie’s bruises, so he won’t judge.
Soldier: 76: Embarassed dad. He will blush a little and scold them for showing up for breakfast like this. At least cover the bruises up!
Sombra: Finger guns s/o with a filthy smirk. She loves it. Just go wild.
Symmetra: Does not care at all, she’s is reading ArchiTech Weekly. She knows what’s going on, but who cares.
Tracer: She will start giggling and cracking jokes about it all week.
Torbjörn: Immediately thinks of his wive and their young age.
Widowmaker: Is just as sassy as McCree, asking if they had fun and if it was good.
Winston: He doesn’t understand how s/o and Mercy could enjoy pain that much. He tries to hind behind the newspaper to escape from the awkwardness.
Zarya: Very loud advices on how to maintain a healthy relationship based on trust and love. She means well but Zarya please, lower your voice sweetheart.
Zenyatta: Is a little confused by what’s going on, but as soon as Genji tells him what’s going on he gets flustered.
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Ah, might I please request Cinder Fall, Mercury Black and Yang Xiao Long with a significant other that reminds them how beautiful they are in spite of what hindrances might drag them down? Mercury and Yang's prosthetics and Cinder's temporary lack of speech and scars, to be more precise ❤
Low Key I doubt Mercury cares about his legs. XD But I can see him complaining about getting them fixed.
Cinder:*When she was first injured and you treated her with Salem, she couldn’t even look at you. How could you love someone who not only failed but looks and speaks as she does now. Sure it may be temporary, but that doesn’t matter. Her insecurities with her looks and herself come to light. What she does not expect is your reaction.*You are nothing but loving with her. You help speak for her in Emerald’s place, help Salem treat her at your request, and help her recover her fighting abilities. One day Emerald comes and asks you why. You know its actually Cinder’s question so you go and answer it. You tell her its as simple as you loving her. You tell her she’s beautiful regardless of the scars and that nearly makes her cry.*Salem takes note of your positive affect on Cinder’s recovery and basically puts you in charge of it. After every treatment for Cinder’s injuries you are sure to say she looks even more beautiful if that’s even possible. That often ends with passionate kisses Salem asks you to stop. Cinder knows now the truth You love her for her and now her power or beauty. and that means more to her than you could ever know.
Mercury:*He honestly doesn’t care about his prosthetic legs anymore. Sure when he first got them he had issues but now he doesn’t really think about them until he has to fix them. then everyone in the building can hear his frustration. ‘WHY WON’T YOU TURN YOU DUMBASS?!?!?’ You’d hear him shout.*You end up helping him with his legs when they need to be fixed and hear is where you notice something. He hides the rest of his legs under blankets as you two work together. It takes some coaxing but he ultimately shows you the legs and to be honest its not that bad. Not even much scaring where his legs end. You’d assure him its not bad and he’s still as handsome as ever. he’d just smirk and jokingly say he knows before kissing your cheek and saying thank you.*He doesn’t really talk about it outside of when his legs need to be fixed up. Not that you should expect different. its just part of his life now. Though he knows you’re not bothered by what remains of his actual legs which makes him happy. The times where you two work together to fix his prosthetic legs becomes something he looks forward to. If nothing else then hearing your compliments and the kisses you share. It puts his mind at ease which is hard. Just ask Emerald.
Yang:*This poor girl wouldn’t even talk to you when her arm was severed at first. Tai was nice enough to let you stay at his house in exchange for help but even then Yang doesn’t talk to you. At least for awhile. One day you bring yang something to drink for Tai and her having to see you breaks her down finally. She begins crying and you hold her tightly.*She explains through the tears about how upset she is. Ruby is gone. her arm is gone. She can’t fight and there is no way you can look at her anymore. That ends it. You shut her up with a deep passionate kiss and tell her that no matter what happens she will always be YOUR blonde bombshell. You didn’t fall for her looks but for her heart. She’s still beautiful and losing a stupid arm that can be replaced won’t change that. In the end her heart is what matters. That makes her cry more but with a smile as she hugs you tightly. You didn’t know but Tai saw the whole thing with the warmest smile ever and some misty eyes.*Once the prosthetic comes she’s uneasy as you guessed. Though after some time with you talking with her and Tai she puts it on and you help train her with Tai. When the shakes come, you know just how to help calm them. Oddly, its petting her hair. She never says it but knowing you love ehr so much that you’d go out of your way to make sure she feels good about herself and help her after what happens cements something in her mind. You’re the one she’s going to marry come hell or high water.
Swol momo meets Eri?
Swol!Momo would no doubt be worried that her appearance might frighten young Eri the moment the two meets. And sure enough Eri is a little intimidated by her height. But the moment she sees how tender and kind Momo is. She’ll immediately warm up to her. Just as close as she is to Deku.
She’ll loved being picked up and carried by Swol!Momo. And in turn will want to do her hair and braid it. By the end of it. The two would be inseparable.