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A character inspiration blog for one too many characters.
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╰(*´︶`*)╯: Do they appreciate hugs? Would they prefer to give hugs or receive hugs? What kind of hugs do they like to receive and/or give? // ( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ»: Do they have a sensitive spot/s? // And for one of Illich's young'ns - (⸝⸝⸝ ̑ ̑⸝⸝⸝): Does their face get red after they drink?

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(split answering this, haha) Very much so! He likes to receive hugs because it leaves him less room for error when hugging back. If he has to seek out the person to hug, he may screw it up and accidentally hug their head or something. He’s kind of tall. Also, terribly awkward. And he likes any kind of hug, really. Wishes his kids would hug him more, but that’s just probably them growing up.

As a blind man, any time he’s touched without a fair warning prior to being touched is a sensitive spot. Actual sensitive spots are around his eyes, behind his ears, back of his knees, and his feet. He has very ticklish feet.

For drinking - Natalie’s dark like her father, so if she does, it’s not so noticeable unless she REALLY drinks. Elaine is lighter, but still brown, but even so, no she doesn’t get red after she drinks. Simon, however, can’t get away with nothing. He’s very mad about it.

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╰(*´︶`*)╯: Do they appreciate hugs? Would they prefer to give hugs or receive hugs? What kind of hugs do they like to receive and/or give? 「(°ヘ°): How does one calm them down when they are freaking out? Do they prefer physical comfort, or would they rather be left alone? ಸヮಸ: Do they lean back or forward when they laugh hard? Do they snort? Slap their knee? Do that seal-esque clap? Do they often laugh to the point that you can’t hear their laugh anymore?

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Illich does appreciate hugs. He loves them, but doesn’t seek them out because he’s an awkward older Gilnean gentleman. Prefers to receive!

Considering his last major freak out involved him hiding away in his room alone, his first response is to be alone. However, that’s not actually good for him, because he’s more likely to stew horribly in his thoughts. To actually calm down, he needs others, if anything to distract him and pull him away from himself.

He would do the dad thing and slap his knee, but no. He’s a quiet laugh, usually only noticeable because he’s smiling while he’s doing it. When he’s feeling particularly sarcastic, he’ll let out a ‘bark’ of laughter, because he’s got a terrible sense of humour about being a worgen.

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(〇o〇;): What is their body language like when they are stressed? Do they try and hide the fact that they are stressed? How do they recover from said stress? // ヽ( ´O`): What is their body language like when sleepy?

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Illich’s stress body language is a lot like his worry body language, mostly curling up a bit on himself, either trying to contain his feelings or make himself a smaller target, while also being a bit more vocal about the thing that’s bothering him. He wants it to go away, so if he has to be firm with it, he’ll be firm with it. And potentially yell. 

The most obvious sign - him closing his eyes - is hard to spot with his glasses on. He could very well be asleep, and you wouldn’t know any better. He doesn’t move much when he sleeps, and while his body language may be a little more relaxed (shoulders not so stiff, maybe a looser grip on his cane if he’s holding it), the major indications that he’s sleepy are either A) him suddenly snoring or most likely B) him listing gently to the side and falling over if he is sitting up.

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Physical Detail Ask Meme:

Σ(゚Д゚;): Have they ever sprained or broken their leg before? How about their arm? What was the story behind it?

╰(*´︶`*)╯: Do they appreciate hugs? Would they prefer to give hugs or receive hugs? What kind of hugs do they like to receive and/or give?

ಠಿ_ಠ: Do they look up or down when they are trying to recollect something?

ヽ( ´O`): What is their body language like when sleepy? 

(Д゚≡゚Д゚): When they are surprised by somebody do they physically jump? Scream? 

(⸝⸝⸝ ̑ ̑⸝⸝⸝):  Does their face get red after they drink?

(„ᵕᴗᵕ„): Does their face turn red when embarrassed? If so, how else do they react when embarrassed? (I.E. Shifting of weight upon foot, etc.)

( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ»: Do they have a sensitive spot/s?

(〇o〇;): What is their body language like when they are stressed? Do they try and hide the fact that they are stressed? How do they recover from said stress?

ಠ-ಠ: Do they like it when people touch their hair?

(ノ≧ڡ≦): Do they like to show affection by physically teasing? (I.E: Shoulder punches, etc.)

♪⁽⁽٩( ᐖ )۶⁾⁾ ₍₍٩( ᐛ )۶₎₎♪: How are they like when they dance? Are they stiff? Fluid? A good dancer? Do they prefer to dance with a lot of others, with one other person, or alone?

ง ( ⌓̈ )ง: Are they physically strong when it comes to fights?

(´∀`): Do they laugh when they get nervous?

ಥoಥ: How are they like when they cry? Do they just stream tears nonstop? Does their nose get clogged to the point that it’s hard to breathe? Is it easy for them to speak when they are sobbing? Do they hiccup when they cry?

ಸヮಸ: Do they lean back or forward when they laugh hard? Do they snort? Slap their knee? Do that seal-esque clap? Do they often laugh to the point that you can’t hear their laugh anymore?

「(°ヘ°): How does one calm them down when they are freaking out? Do they prefer physical comfort, or would they rather be left alone?

⊙.☉: Does their voice get an octave higher when they lie? Does it crack?

( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡): Does having somebody stroke their head make them feel relaxed?

(ꈍᴗꈍ)ε`*): Do they prefer kisses on the cheek? Forehead? What about neck kisses?

(-.-): How should one wake them up? Do they get out of bed easily?

(ó﹏ò。): Are there any foods that make their stomach upset?

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maskedmasek

☎ hugging them, with illich. for maximum awkward.

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Often, if Masek is drawn into a hug at the end of their social functions, Natharai is the one to do so. That is not the case, this evening - whether the cause is the alcohol consumed that evening or something else entirely, he finds Mister Lorthern embracing him. Masek is not generally practiced at hugs, but Illich is his height and he has even less idea what to do with his arms than usual.

He will get it eventually. Hugs are not exactly a thing one can practice.

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Death in Reverse: When has your character tried to fight change?

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Illich’s Gilnean, even if he’s fairly progressive. He has his moments, like never talking to his wife about how they should probably get a divorce. No, have to be Gilnean and stick through it even if they’re both terribly unhappy and unhealthy.

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The Devil: Does your character ever neglect their wild side? / The Hierophant: Who has served as a mentor to your character? / Judgment in Reverse: When has your character found it difficult to forgive themselves?

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The Devil: Yes. Oh yes, Illich does. Considering he’s a worgen, and is very, very rarely ever in that form should give a very basic idea of how he’s like. It’s not him, rather just another tool for him to use should he need it. Even so, he’s very reluctant to make use of it.

The Heirophant: Illich is incredibly self-sufficient, in terms of his learning. His main mentor was the succubus he struck a deal with for information and knowledge of magic.

Judgment in Reverse: For not seeing his mother before she passed, but he was ten at the time, he couldn’t have helped it. For not helping his wife, but she was a willful woman, who didn’t want his help at times. For biting his daughter, but he had been a mindless newly-turned worgen at the time. He has a lot he finds difficult to forgive, but at the same time, he’s aware there’s circumstances.

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Major Arcana Inspired Character Asks

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The Fool: When has your character been excited to start a new journey? The Magician: How does your character unleash their creativity or resourcefulness? The High Priestess: When has trusting their instincts paid off for your character? The Empress: Who has been a positive female figure in your character’s life? The Emperor: Who has been a positive male figure in your character’s life? The Hierophant: Who has served as a mentor to your character? The Lovers: Which of your character’s relationships has been the most positive? (Romantic or otherwise) The Chariot: What goal is your character determined to reach? Strength: On what issue is your character persistent? The Hermit: Write about a time your character did some soul searching. What did they find? The Wheel of Fortune: What are your character’s proudest successes? Justice: When has your character felt satisfied with the conclusion to a major dispute or concern? The Hanged Man: When has your character needed to step back and look at things from a different perspective? Death: When has your character had to let go of something in their life? Temperance: How does your character balance their life? The Devil: Does your character ever neglect their wild side? The Tower: When has your character lost an ideal or relationship? The Star: When has your character been most hopeful? The Moon: When has your character’s path been unclear? The Sun: When does your character sit back and enjoy themselves? Judgment: Has your character ever been given a second chance? The World: When has one of your character’s dreams come true?

Bonus: Major Arcana in Reverse!

The Fool in Reverse: When has your character acted recklessly? The Magician in Reverse: When was your character manipulated? The High Priestess in Reverse: When has your character felt betrayed emotionally? The Empress in Reverse: When has your character felt dependent on another? The Emperor in Reverse: When is your character inflexible or stubborn? The Hierophant in Reverse: When has your character’s personal beliefs been challenged? The Lovers in Reverse:  When has your character experienced heartbreak? The Chariot in Reverse: When has your character’s pride or arrogance been their downfall? Strength in Reverse: What are your character’s doubts or insecurities? The Hermit in Reverse: When has your character felt the most alone? The Wheel of Fortune in Reverse: When has your character felt their life was no longer under their control? Justice in Reverse: When has your character been treated unfairly or cruelly? The Hanged Man in Reverse: When has your character tried to avoid making a major decision? Death in Reverse: When has your character tried to fight change? Temperance in Reverse: When has your character felt overwhelmed? The Devil in Reverse: When has your character suffered from refusing to break off an unhealthy relationship? The Tower in Reverse: When has your character’s actions led to disaster? The Star in Reverse: When has your character lost faith? The Moon in Reverse: When does your character mistrust their feelings or intuition? The Sun in Reverse: When does your character’s goal seem just out of reach? Judgment in Reverse: When has your character found it difficult to forgive themselves? The World in Reverse: What is your character holding back? 

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Illich’s Aesthetics

tagging: whoever wants to do it!

BOLD what applies to your muse.

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Feel free to add to the list.

[ COLOR ] red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green. magenta. pastels. darks. bubblegum pink. blood red. ivory. mustard.

[ ELEMENTAL ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. clouds.

[ BODY ] claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. ears. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. slender. trained. piercings. tattoos. strong. weak. shapeshifting. junoesque. svelte. long hair. short hair. dark circles. big. small. prosthetics. experimented. cyborg. halos. horns. wolfish. hooves. withered. old. young. blind

[ WEAPONRY ] fists. sword. dagger. spear. scythe. bow and arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. power loader. flamethrower. metal rod. shotguns. needles

[ MATERIAL ] gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. copper. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. yarn. slime. ivory. electrum. bone.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. holly. lavender. lilies. petals. thorns. sunflowers. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. ice. roots. flowers. ocean. river. lake. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. swamp. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. mountains. fungi. cliffs. decay. rot.

[ ANIMALS ]  lions. wolves. black panther. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. roaches. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. praying mantis. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. frogs. bears. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dinosaurs. dragons. felines. foxes. centaurs. 

[ FOOD/DRINK ]  sugar. salt. water. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. vanilla. cookies. honey. bread.

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. piercing. watercolors. gardening. knitting. smithing. sculpting. painting. sketching. fighting. fencing. riding. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting.singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines.poetry. philosophy. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. cello. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. synthesizers. harp. lyre. woodwinds. brass. trumpet. flute. drums. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. climbing. tree climbing. running. vivisection. opera.

[ STYLE ] lingerie. armor. cape. dress. robes. suit. tunic. vest. shirt. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. shorts. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. neck tie. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. pantyhose. stockings. thigh highs. cane.

[ MISC ] balloons. bubbles. cityscape. landscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. happiness. optimism. pessimism. realism. loneliness. anger. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. lovers. loyalty. smoking. alcohol. drugs. kindness. love. embracing. graveyard. protector. disease.

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