R U [ I ] N E D

A/N #3

I, Rissa-- the grand mastermind behind this epic tale, noble scribe of dauntless deeds-- have been summoned here... for no other reason than to randomly dump information that you may or may not have wanted to know in the first place.

You're welcome.

So on to the actual point then, in my distracted state (hence why this is NOT a new chapter, sorry...) some random ideas came to mind, such as "What Hogwarts house would each Runeholder be in?" and "What would be the dream cast for these characters?" amongst other invaluable questions. But for today, at the very least, I'm going to share answers to these two in particular.

(As a proud Ravenclaw, I was disappointed to find that my precious children generally don't follow in my footsteps, the BETRAYERS!) Ahem, now onto the sorting then...

In Gryffindor house, we have Mister Callan Dellal and Miss Soleil Allifair. In Hufflepuff house, Mister Braedyn Mienas. In Slytherin house, Miss Erzia Grisaine and Mister Ellony Schultzenberg. And finally, in Ravenclaw house... (wise old Ravenclaw-- where those of wit and learning will always find their kind <3)... Miss Phoena Brineri.

Ten points to Phoe for being in MY house, lol. So, based on the characters that you're familiar with and what you know about them, does this come as a surprise to you? Yes-- no-- you frankly couldn't care less about this part and just want me to sit down, shut up, and get to the dream cast?

I can do two out of the three, but unfortunately, shutting up isn't my strong suit. Ramble on I shall, my friends!

*announcer voice* LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE MOMENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR... RISSA'S R U [ I ] N E D DREAM CAST! *the crowd goes wild* (UPDATED: July 2021)

As Braedyn Mienas-- Shrink-wrap, the formerly sweaty fuchia faced goth of Gwyrholm, and the Runeholder of Selflessness... Spencer List.

As Callantine je Dellal-- his princeliness, the Grand Commander's mini me, and the Runeholder of Humility... Froy Gutierrez.

As Ellony Schultzenberg-- the Puppeteer of Pryska, a dark sorcerer with dual personalities, and the Runeholder of Fairness... Cha Eun-woo. (Side note: I do like him for Lon, but this could still change. Like him better than my last choice though!)

As Erzia Grisaine-- the mysterious telepath as secretive as she is strong, a girl with a heart of lead, and the Runeholder of Skill... Tara Emad.

As Phoena Brineri-- the angry blonde sword slinging bad ass, the lone voice of reason to a bunch of otherwise reckless teenagers, and the Runeholder of Bravery... Virginia Gardner.

And finally, as Soleil Allifair-- the peaceful pacifist sorceress of Ferndale, a soul one with the land and its creatures, and the Runeholder of Perseverance... Kiersey Clemons.

As for our minor characters, such as Taddeus and Winniper (Cal's siblings-- remember them guys?) and sweet little Sachi, I will most definitely cast them too! Just at a later date... What are your thoughts on the cast? Are they how you imagined them? Feel free to leave other suggestions here, I'd love to get your opinions. Hopefully y'all enjoyed this as much as I did.

Final question before I head out to *HOPEFULLY* finish up chapter ten! Which character has the most fitting actor portrayal to how you imagined them? I'm curious so I thought I'd ask for shits and giggles! XD

(Because I'm full of it, I'm adding this too. Potential future quote for a certain charrie-- can you guess who's speaking and who they're speaking to...?)

"Bravery isn't the same as being fearless. True bravery is doing what needs to be done in spite of your fears, because there's something out there that's bigger than yourself. You think this whole situation doesn't scare me shitless? Because you're wrong. I'm out of my mind, but I know that I can't walk away. I'm brave so that the people I'm protecting don't have to be..."

Really done now. Swearsies!! See ya on the flip side, Watty bros! ~Rissa outty