Ive said this on another post, but Elwin was also someone who backed her search for her bio parents. When she mentioned that she had a right to know to Forkle, Elwin said "she definitely does." I think it would help her feel better that Elwin WANTED her to know, wanted to be part of her life like a good father would. It would definitely be a step up from Oralie's reaction.
If Elwin is Sophie’s dad can I at least pray she doesn’t feel betrayed? I mean Elwin being her father wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. He has been with her since day one and has been nothing but a listening ear. Yes, him being revealed as her father would make things sticky but I don’t think Sophie would be appalled by the idea. I know people have been saying that she would be angry, and she would have every right to be. But at the same time if it is revealed I don’t think it’ll be that bad… Oralie being Sophie’s biological mom was a lot. The counselors have been against Sophie since the beginning and have made decisions to harm her and her friends constantly. Of course she’s going to be mad because she found out her mother was on the counselor that had been harassing her. But it wasn’t just that it was how Oralie handled it when it was revealed. She kept treating Sophie like she was fragile and shouting “it was the only way for me to have a kid”… like come on Oralie.
If Elwin is revealed that he’s her biological father I know 100% he would take accountability. Something that Oralie could NOT do when it was revealed. He cares for Sophie deeply and would not want her to be hurt so he would take accountability. He would be honest and he wouldn’t lie about anything when it was out. Elwin has always been a man of his word and that’s what i appreciate about him. Not to mention, yes he treats Sophie as a child because she is, but he also treats her as a person with her own life. He wants her to make good decisions and fight for what she wants. He wouldn’t see him having Sophie as his only way to start a family. Elwin would love her as his child not because she’s the moonlark but because she is who she is. He’s constantly proud of her for handling everything even though he knows it’s unfair. He states it in his doctors notes in Unlocked. He has always been on Sophie’s side. When she was exiled and she ran to him for help he was on her side. He fought for her and had hope for her. I don’t think she would be appalled about the fact he would be her dad. I think she would be relieved that it’s not a crazy person.
Would it be disappointing for some readers? Yes. It sure would mess up the headcanon of wanting Elwin to adopt Keefe. (Cuz that would make them kinda siblings… but Keefe can just stay an orphan ngl. I’m joking. I’ll make a new headcanon later.) Anyway- long story short, I don’t think Elwin being Sophie’s dad would be as bad as people say it would be. Not to mention I honestly don’t believe that Sophie would hate Elwin. She might be a little betrayed but come on it’s Sophie guys.
Bread and butter and grape tomatoes is pretty great, even if it isn't very filling.
Spin this wheel twice to figure out what they are!
Either wildly homophobic or the biggest ally you'll ever meet
Alden gives homophobic uncle vibes ngl
I imagine child abuse is treated like grief is in the Lost Cities. We as humans are aware that some parents abuse their children, and that, although our systems are flawed, we need to help kids get out of the bad situation. We humans are also accustomed to grief as a part of life, and have researched and come up with ways to help others and ourselves cope.
The Lost Cities...don't have much experience in those aspects.
There's a bunch of reasons elves might not pick up on signs of abuse, similar to how humans might not. But the number one difference is that elven denial runs SO DEEP throughout their society. They deny the existence of rebellion, discrimination, social shaming, and more on the basis of "our world is so perfect and not at all like those humans!"
With that, Keefe is practically stuck. Running away to another elf will get him sent back home, whether by the elf he ran to (think perhaps Alden "no reason to worry" Vacker) or by Council interference (like if he ran to Sophie; she'd fight tooth and nail for him, but the Council is has more power than her, both in manpower (goblins) and political power). And goodness knows the Council won't do anything about it. They didn't do shit for the Song twins OR Keefe. So Keefe is between a rock and a hard place.
Elves aren't better than humans. Elves are deeply, truly, alarmingly HUMAN. They just refuse to acknowledge it.
okay but can't keefe just move out now. now that it's all done and gone and his dad no longer has any leverage on him. and "keefe was the kind of guy who was always willing to take the hit if he thought it would help a friend" . . . sure. let's put it that way. mhm
Playing the Last Specter(!!!!!) and I am so concerned for Brock. Buddy? It's gonna be okay? But also please go to therapy because laughing hysterically like this isn't healthy, bud.
Mild Curious Village spoilers under the cut
I'd like to add that someone harming Luke or Flora would push him over the edge. I'm sure he would for Katrielle or Alfendi when they were younger, or Emmy if she was in that situation, but really I've only seen them when they are old enough to defend themselves, so I can't say. And it wouldn't be in a controlled way, which I think he would do in defense of himself or others, especially innocents. It would be in a you-have-hurt-the-child-in-my-care way. Flora is alone in terms of human relatives, and Luke is usually FAR from home, so I wouldn't be surprised if he had a papa bear instinct specifically for his charges.
There's a fanfic that takes place during the Ace Attorney crossover game where Layton rages. Spoilers for the game, but if you don't care, I didn't have too hard of a time following: https://archiveofourown.org/works/49064023
It is finished and very well written, but heed the tags and take care of yourself as always.
Sometimes I like to think about what it would take to make Professor Layton ever hit someone. Like how far does he need to be pushed? Or would he never at all?
they broke a thing (part 1 / as many as my mental strength allows)
Anna Lea was in three songs and yet she has my heart and mind forever.
I really hope we all give a big applause to Anna Lea because she reached those high notes like her life depended on it only after to go with such a sweet change in what, seconds?
Queen, honestly, i hope she is hired in more things
Roman Catholic female who's a little too neurospicy for her own good.
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