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Working on my Ryder for ME:A


Thuja

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​So with ME:A coming in a few months(march), I decided to work on my Ryder for the game :3... Since I don't really know how to edit tumblr, I'll be posting this here... I'm trying to answer questions with my Ryder in mind, the purple text is his answer. I tried writing it as if he was being interviewed.

 

​Name: Darius Ryder
​Gender: Male
Age: 24

 

1.) Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?

 

​I have a twin sister named Selene Ryder(my mum picked my name while my dad picked my sister's). My mum is a doctor and my dad is in the N7 program! I love my sister, for sure, but I'm pretty close to my dad. Sometimes I think he's disappointed in me but I think I'm slowly growing on him!

 

2.) What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

 

​I love my mum! She's such a smart and beautiful person!

 

3.) What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?

 

​It can be a bit hard at times but I've always had a strong bond with my father, I respect him. We get into arguments sometimes but mum just days we're too alike sometimes to agree with each other.

 

4.) Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?

 

​I think being stationed at the Arcturus station really made me want to find my own path. I honestly didn't like my posting there and I think I would have preferred switching places with my sister. It was so boring! I don't know if that answer covers that?

 

5.) On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?

 

​Don't laugh at me... I just... Really like carrying around hard candy with me... I know, I know, it makes me sound like an old lady but I can't help myself! My favourites are those fruit flavoured candies(cherry flavor is the best!) with yogurt in them.

 

6.) Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?

 

​I have a lot of... Gay dreams, if that makes sense? It probably doesn't... Anyways! Ever since I attended my first Pride fest on Earth and seeing all the wonderful people... I felt at home, you know? So I have a lot of dreams about that and seeing Drag Queens at bars. A pity I won't be seeing that in the Andromeda Galaxy... At least... Do you think other galaxies have pride parades?

 

​I also dream a lot about cats, I hope the AI will let me bring my cat with me. I highly doubt they'll let me.

 

7.) Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?

 

​It's very rare for me to have nightmares, if I do, they typically fade from memory in an hour or two? If I do have a nightmare, they typically jolt me awake but it's very easy to get back to sleep after that.

 

8.) Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?

 

​My dad would take me and my sister hunting whenever we visited Earth. He taught us the importance of life, gun responsibility... That sort of stuff. My first target was a duck. I'm also a part of the military, so yeah... Guns are everywhere.

 

9.) Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?

 

​We've been fortunate. My sister and I never lacked for anything but we weren't spoiled or anything like that.

 

10.) Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?

 

​You may not believe this about me but a couple of years ago, I took up bellydancing! I love it so much! And the costumes! Some of the costumes can be pretty intricate. But anyways, I'm comfortable with just wearing some sweat pants around the house. I wish I could go more places with just pants...

 

11.) In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?

 

​This one time, I was hiking on Earth, in the Rockies, when this mountain lion jumped out at me! I have a scar on my right side from that, thankfully, I was able to get away in time! Sure, I can heal the scar completely but I keep it as a reminder.

 

12.) In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?

 

​I was visiting my mum's lab one day when I was a kid. At first I was bored but after a while, watching my mum work, it was strangely calming. I don't know if that counts as an answer, sorry...?

 

13.) Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?

 

​As I mentioned before, my dad used to take me and my sister hunting. Maybe the first time I hunted I was scared of blood? But cleaning my kill made that feeling go away pretty quickly...

 

14.) Does your character remember names or faces easier?

 

​Faces are SOOOO much easier to remember than names! Ask me what someone looks like, I can tell you easily but names... I'm lost on names, isn't that terrible?

 

15.) Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?

 

​Money doesn't matter much to me, so long as I can get what I need, I'm fine. I think I'm going to give most of my things away when I have the chance to before leaving for the Andromeda Galaxy, you know, make sure my cat, Bear, is taken in by a good family. She's a good cat, I'll miss her.

 

16.) Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?

 

​Happiness, of course! I think as long as you're happy, success is sure to follow.

 

17.) What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?

 

​I had this one doll that I loved, it was a custom made doll that my mum ordered for me when I was 7. It had this "gothic" type of style to it, I still have it actually.

 

18.) Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?

 

​I admire wisdom, my mum always said to "admire the wisdom of your Elders". To me, wisdom is closely tied with power... I don't know how to explain it, really...

 

19.) What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?

 

​I'm a bit of a pushover, I'm trying not to be, really, but my last boyfriend used to walk all over me because of it. As it became a surprise to no one, he cheated on me. I really need to work on myself before going into another relationship...

 

20.) In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?

 

​... Why should I compare myself to others? Why should I spare the energy for such a thing?

 

21.) If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?

 

​Well I tend to blame myself when something goes wrong but I don't feel the need to blame myself for it if it was something that was out of my control, you know? Not everything happens for a reason, you know? Some things are just out of our control, we just need to be prepared for when they strike.

 

22.) What does your character like in other people?

 

​I like it when people are creative, thinking outside the box, as it were. Sometimes, it's nice to watch children play games with each other, how they make this other world to play in and they just run with that idea, I wish more people didn't lose that.

 

23.) What does your character dislike in other people?

 

I don't like it when people are ignorant, I know that sometimes they just can't help it but I hate it when people are willfully​ ignorant... Broaden your horizons a bit, people!

 

24.) How quick is your character to trust someone else?

 

​I trust too easily but sometimes I can't help but not trust people, I don't know, I'm still a work in progress.

 

25.) How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?

 

​Can't trust a book by it's cover, at least make the effort to read some pages first. But if someone gives me a reason to be suspicious, I'll be careful around them.

 

26.) How does your character behave around children?

 

​I like watching kids play... Did you know that at one point, I considered becoming a teacher? I think kids are great, I just don't imagine me having any.

 

27.) How does your character normally deal with confrontation?

 

​I try my best to reason with people, surely we can find an understanding with one another? But I will use my gun if necessary(I am a soldier after all).

 

28.) How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?

 

​I try to be reasonable but if force is necessary, I will resort to it.

 

29.) What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?

 

​I actually wanted to be a teacher when I was younger but my dad talked me out of it. I think it might have been for the best anyways.

 

30.) What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?

 

​I find gore to be repulsive, maybe it was from cleaning carcasses when I was younger but I can't stand it(sometimes).

 

31.) Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable.

 

​Being with the people I care about, maybe playing a tabletop game or something. Having a beer or two, just realxing.

 

32.) Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.

 

I think most​ people can agree that doing taxes can be pretty uncomfortable. I hate doing taxes...

 

33.) In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?

 

​Everyone's a work in progress, I'm pretty open to criticism. Tell me when I'm wrong and why, I'm willing to improve!

 

34.) Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?

 

​Why would I redo something the wrong way again? I think this ties in nicely with the previous question, you have to be willing to learn from your mistakes and improving yourself. Again, we are all works in progress, nobody's perfect.

 

35.) How does your character behave around people they like?

 

​I think it would really have to depend on the person, like, I'm not going to act the same way with my sister as I would a lover. Also, it would have to depend on how much I like them. Are we talking about Love? Or just someone I respect...?

 

36.) How does your character behave around people they dislike?

 

I've dealt with plenty​ of people I didn't like, especially during my time at the Arcturus station. There were just... Loads of people that needed some sense slapped into them... Let's just say...

 

37.) Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?

 

​I think I'd rather defend my honour than my status. Honour is something that sticks with you but your status can always be changed, I don't know.

 

38.) Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?

 

​I'd rather deal with the problem and/or threat upfront than run and have to deal with it some other time anyways.

 

39.) Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?

 

​Mountain Lion, remember...? It didn't really change me that much... Still have the scar though.

 

40.) How does your character treat people in service jobs?

 

​With respect. Everyone has their part to play, regardless of how small it may seem. Just because someone isn't some big-shot doesn't mean they're somehow less important. We're all pieces of an even grander machine, you know?

 

41.) Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?

 

​Gotta earn it. What's the saying? "Nothing comes for free"?

 

42.) Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?

 

​Nope, just my dad...

 

43.) Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?

 

​Does my cat count? She's an old thing, I found her on the street one winter. She was freezing to death when I found her. I think I was... 12...? I don't know what breed she is(if any) but she's really big and fluffy, I have to brush her everyday, I swear I could make another cat with all that fur. I hope to find her a good home before leaving. I'm going to miss her...

 

44.) How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?

 

​I think it would have to depend on the person... I mean... Sure, I can say it pretty easily to my family but when it comes to somebody else... I don't know... It's pretty difficult, it was difficult to say to my boyfriend but maybe I wasn't meant to be with him, you know? Wasn't meant to be. I was in a different place and thought when I knew him and I hope that he's found someone that tells him they love him everyday. I don't know, it's just something that didn't feel right to say to him... So I never said it to him(ok, maybe rarely).

 

45.) What does your character believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

 

​I'm not so sure... Maybe nothing happens, maybe we go to heaven? I'm not so sure about what will happen but it ​does​ happen to everyone. Death, I mean. But I do hold the belief that everyone is connected somehow, in someway. Whatever happens in death is a mystery but I'm not really scared of it, but I'm not going to readily embrace it at every turn either...

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