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DAY 14: FLIRT

Tommy only starts flirting once he's sure he's interested, feels a spark of Something, and when he does he's not at all coy.

Because by that point he's masking less around his someone, so he'll be warm, playful and direct about it. 💕 [1/4]

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DAY 12: COMPLIMENT

Thomas isn't quick to compliment, but not slow, either? He'll give one when he thinks it's warranted and is super sincere and direct about it.

Honestly, he's the sorta guy who'd compliment you and you might fluster BECAUSE of that sincerity. [1/5]

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This was day 7, self-care, and I am doing this because I did the wrong tags initially and absolutely must fix that for my sense of organisation. :')

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The Dream Guardian plot for Tav/Durge, by sheer chance, works perfectly for Thomas.

He's had that desire to be 'saved' by a shining prince, a knight in gleaming armour, since he was a small boy (influenced by a battered old book). DG appearing at such a frightening point? Whew.

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DAY 6: GAME

Alt! Thomas's main canon is BG3 but he has the heart and soul of a survival horror protagonist.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑤𝑛. 𝐴 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑣𝑜𝑟, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑒'𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑟. [1/3]

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DAY 5: REGRET

Thomas doesn't really carry regrets with him much, but there is One. He regrets marrying his ex-husband, and how he spent so long excusing every hint of Silvester cheating or being bad for him away.

The way it permeates his relationships after... [1/4]

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For no other reason than I can, here's Thomas's actual build:

- tall (6'2") and lanky
- legs so long he looks kinda awkward sat down
- flat arse

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DAY 4: FLOWERS

(Art by @/alsoika.bsky.social 💕)

Carnations are Thomas's flower as a whole, long have been. They're a flower with all kinds of colours and symbol... not grand like the rose, but treasured. Suits my lad. [1/?]

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It's easy to get to know Thomas as a passionate romantic, kind lad and sweetheart, but do know that he is indeed guarded as FUCK at first and known around his area of the docks as a grouch.

His resting face is very much '>:|' in public, and in normal circumstances. 😆

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DAY 3: MASK

Tommy has a mask that's just as much armour; first meeting with anyone he comes off as cautious, grouchy, distrusting. Honestly, that's because he IS when he first meets someone.

You can still see the kindness behind it SUPER quickly, but... [1/9]

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DAY 2: MONSTER

Gale as a 'beauty' figure to Tom's 'beast' one is something I've had half written for way too long. It'll get done one day but that is absolutely the answer.

Here's a preview! Alas I do not have an image to match, so you'll have to imagine, hehe.

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DAY 1: EXPECT

Thomas expects loyalty, affection and friendship, and considers those the basics. He offers them back in abundance, along with his passion, devotion and strength.

He'd LIKE to be romanced (think flowers and poetry) but doesn't expect it. [1/5]

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After well over a year of Thomas building, another change to his backstory; his brief, three week engagement to his ex-lover of three years, Silvester, is now a three week marriage.

The OC grows! And I have done minor tweaks before but this one is. Fairly major, overall.

A BG3 screenshot. In it we see Gale Dekarios, wearing cream and grey robes with silver detailing. He is with a human male Tav, who wears grey trousers and a blue tunic edged with pale brown details, and who has many freckles and long wavy red hair tied back into a ponytail. They stand in a sunny courtyard. Gale is on the left and the Tav on the right, the Tav having his arm around Gale's shoulder where their hands entwine. Gale is mid-talk, while his partner grins.

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