Touch a hair on her head, I'll kill you.

[teammemewill]

PROTECTOR/PROTECTED

There’s no real push to your actions; you do them as if they were second nature. Perhaps, initially, you were assigned this role, as protector and guardian of this person. Maybe you took it on because there was no one else. A natural guardian or not, good or evil, you caught a shining to them and felt…something. Something hard to explain, but you want to keep them safe and happy - or at the very least, content. No one is as dedicated to them as you. You want them to reach their goals; to help them achieve them, you'll do what you must, even if it means being their gofer or their right hand. But most of all, you don't want them to end up like you. They're worth more than that. Yet somehow, along the line, you became more to them, more than just their protector. You protect them anew and you've found a different way to make them happy. It's selfish, too, because you love them in your way and you want them more than anything. You may feel guilty, of course. They don't, though, and that's what matters. Comment with your character, preferences, and what you'd prefer to play: protector or protected. Remember, you don't have to be so rigid. A traditionally weak character can "protect" a traditionally strong one in emotional ways. Reply to others. Promise ✖ You told them you would take care of their lover, no matter what. You intend to follow through with that. Close ✖ What are friends for if not taking care of unfinished business? Debt Owed ✖ Kindness or favor has to be repaid, even if it's an investment in someone else. Atonement ✖ Whether or not you particularly cared for the person who's gone is irrelevant. You just need to make up for past sins. No Good ✖ You're taking care of the one left behind, but not out of good intentions. There may be ulterior motives here - no, there are definitely ulterior motives here. Or maybe this is the one good thing you've done in your life. Guilt ✖ It's your fault that you're here and their significant other isn't. It's a paltry repayment. Bearer of Bad News ✖ You can't blame them for wanting to shoot the messenger. You are telling them their lover is dead. Related ✖ In days past, the living partner would be cared for by their dead partner's family. As a sibling or cousin of the deceased, you want to continue that tradition and take care of "family." Wo/man Up ✖ Actually, their lover isn't dead, they're just dead to you, unable or unwilling to take care of business. You're stepping up. Friends ✖ You were all friends before, so it's only natural for you to want to look out for them now. Derisive ✖ ...this is the person they loved so much? This is who you're supposed to protect? Pathetic. Resentful ✖ You can never forgive them. They're the reason your lover is dead, no matter how they treat you. What They Saw in You ✖ You're beginning to see why someone would love them, how they'd want to give up their old ways and change. It's almost...nice. Warming Up ✖ If you didn't get along at first, the claws are being put away now. It's better to at least be civil, isn't it? Still in Danger ✖ Whatever killed one half of the pair is still out there, and the other half is in danger themselves. Other Complications ✖ Not only did your mutual acquaintance leave behind a lover, but also children. You find yourself getting closer and closer to them, too, even if they aren't yours. Compromised ✖ You can't look after them with a level head. You love them. Can't Love Again ✖ You've lost before. You can't risk losing again, can you? Out of the Dark ✖ One or both of you find yourselves in a hole. You can barely eat, hardly sleep, and depression has taken hold of you. Together, though, you may find the light and a way out of despair. First Time ✖ Simply what it says. You two have taken your relationship to the next level. Changed ✖ Before, you were bitter. Hard. Jaded. Now, helping someone - specifically, helping this person - has brought a new kind of joy into your life. You could get used to it. Easily and dangerously used to it, to be brutally honest. You shouldn't allow it. Living Together ✖ You can take care of them more throughly if you're in the same place as they are, obviously. Hidden Jealousy ✖ When their lover was alive, you were jealous of everything they had - including the fact that they had the person you're looking after now. Admitting this may make you feel like the most awful person in the world. Secrets Revealed ✖ Eventually, your involvement with the death of their beloved will come out, and they will never be able to look at you the same way. Dependent ✖ Replacing one unhealthy habit with another, you've become utterly dependent on your relationship with your caretaker, your guardian, your lover. Won't Be a Replacement ✖ You can't help but feel as if you're merely serving as a stand-in for what they've lost. It's understandable, yet you still can't allow yourself to be that and only that. Not Really Gone ✖ What is dead should stay dead, but what if who you thought was gone isn't really out of the picture? Will they be happy with finding someone else so cozy and in love with their special someone? The Same Mistakes ✖ You're falling into the same patterns that lead to their death. Will you meet the same fate? Who's Helping Who ✖ You think you're taking care of them and helping them through their loss. Is that the case? But who's never been this happy before in their life? Move On ✖ It's time to put ghosts to rest and let old demons go. You can't let your life become a graveyard. Tragedy ✖ The ending is unhappy or even deadly for both of you. Happy Ending ✖ In contrast to the above, you're both able to live as together as happily as you possibly can, whatever can be allowed. WILDCARD

Comments

serval landau | hsr

[rocknserval]

[ Either way. ]

nilou | genshin impact

[hydrodance]

[ Protected most likely, but she can be the protector too! ]

josuke higashikata (part 4) | jojo: diu | ota

[hairtriggering]

[ He protecc. ]

anahid joddani | the burnished city series

[ilk]

( One hundred percent the protected. )

genya safin | shadow & bone | ota

[eyarazrushost]

[ either! ]

ushii (eiji kashii) / juuni taisen

[killingsystematically]

(protector. m/f for shippy.)

Caoimhe | DND 5e Homebrew | ota

[amhran]

[ m/f if shippy. ]

sanjiro kawanari | oc | m/f

[personalprotection]

[He's the Bodyguard. That's pretty much his whole deal.]

serah farron . ffxiii . f/m

[noraprincess]

[ Either way, but leaning more to protected. ]

nicholas d. wolfwood | trigun stampede | ota

[nonbeliefs]

( he's probably the protector. )

Steve Harrington | Stranger Things

[wonafight]

[thefreak]

( The plan had been clear. They'd gone over it multiple times, with Nancy begging them not to deviate. So why, then, does he spot Steve racing towards him? Forgetting, of course, Eddie also veered off course by leaving Dustin in the trailer to draw the bats away and continue being a good little distraction. )

Steve, what the hell? ( he mumbles to himself before getting knocked clean off the bike. He rolls over and hops quickly up onto his feet, and his first thought is to keep running, but he gets one good look at Steve and realizes that they aren't -- they can't run from this. If Steve is going to stand his ground, then Eddie sure as hell isn't about to abandon him. )

I hope you fucking know what you're doing, ( he shouts over the din of the bats attacking as he brandishes his shield and spear and gets ready for the onslaught of bats. )

Loona || Helluva Boss || OTA

[loonietic]

Stolas || Helluva Boss || OTA

[daddyhoothoot]

Moxxie | Helluva Boss || OTA

[musicalconnoisseur]

Aziraphale || Good Omens || OTA

[salutosinedelectat]

Who's Helping Who

[flamingcrown]

[Finding out that there's an angel on Earth was pretty wild to think about. He can't exactly go out in public as he is, but he's given the mission to look out for this guy. Which he mostly does from spying at first. Also initially he kind of reminds him of his dad- it's the bookishness. Old Professor Bruttenholm and his scholarly nature.]

[And funny how Aziraphale can give someone a whole new lease on faith. He knew about the anti-Christ (he's pretty much the kid's cousin). He hates how he always gets people trying to kill him to stop some goddamn prophecy. But here Aziraphale was, gently leading another kid away from prophecy. It's... well, it's sweet. He'd have liked it if he'd gotten that, instead of people constantly yammering about whatever purpose he had.]

[Today he's finally figured out the reason for that protecting. Some cultists got it in their head that they're gonna capture an angel and make use of his bits and pieces. So Aziraphale gets some knocking on his shop door after hours. It's not the 'Right Hand of Doom', the big weapon of a thing at the end of his right arm. But his normal hand (as normal as a fully red half-demon can be).]

Hey. Shopkeep. I need word.

[Maybe he can keep the angel safe until his red-headed friend shows up.]

Crowley || Good Omens || OTA

[hortusanguis]

Decembra Frost|| OC || OTA

[wynterssolitude]

[Either role!]

Maria Hill | MCU

[standardprocedure]

[Could be either, but expect her to take an active role in protection strategies.]

Eligre, the Lady Crow || flexible high fantasy OC || OTA

[lady_kaivodulin]

{{Wizard4Bruiser: she needs protection and she's not above making sure someone catches feelings to get it.}}

Dracula | Penny Dreadful | OTA

[perpetualnight]

[ Protector ]

adriel | original

[43753493457345]

[ the protector! will devotedly defend your character in the vast majority of circumstances without any questions asked. very ota to gen, shipping is 18+ and will require some buildup. ]

2B | Nier: Automata | OTA

[regdelete]

Hellboy | Hellboy | OTA

[flamingcrown]

Magne Hikiishi | My Hero Academia

[sistermagnetic]

[The protector. If you want something au or pre-canon she can be hired muscle.]

Villain AU

[forgediniceandfire]

[ The police are getting more nosy about how Endeavor really died and Izuku is getting a little worried about something happening to Shoto while he can't be there to help Shoto talk his way out of it. Shoto isn't good at talking his way out of things. He's not that much good at talking at all.

So when Izuku has to go out and do something, he's asked Magne to keep an eye on Shoto, strongly requesting Shoto stay on the grounds and if he does leave to not go by himself. Shoto's requested some sick days from school because he doesn't want to deal with the police haranguing him either but it's getting rather boring being cooped up for the third day in a row.

He's sitting out by the koi pond right now, glancing at Magne as he throws food to the fish. ] You really don't need to follow me everywhere. I'm still on the grounds.

Celebrían | Tolkien | OTA

[queenofsilver]