Also, the reasonings behind some of my choices. On a separate post bc I was BABBLING
Some of the choices are just very obvious "fork found in kitchen" stuff (mantis vine and shuri, centipede subspace, wolf coil), but there was some where it was me trying to get specific ideas out.
Deer Medkit, for example, while popular, I was always enamored by by the symbolism- and, in places, where Medkit directly opposes that symbolism. It fascinates me.
Sword and Banhammer, too, I put a lot more thought into. I know Sparrow Sword is VERY popular, but I thought a bleeding heart dove was perfect considering how much his heart bleeds for others, even if they don't show the same love and care back- his heart is on his sleeve, and it bleeds for many, coating him in his own blood, you know ? As for Banhammer, I chose particularly a Steller's Sea Eagle because they're fucking massive. Both are birds to connect them to the Sfoth swords !
As for Hyper, I have to admit, Hyperlaser reminds me of my late uncle, so when picking a shark for him, I ended up picking one I really liked purely because of that. It was between a Blacktip Reef Shark (top fav shark), a Nurse Shark (second fav), or Thresher (third) but ended up picking the third for a load of reasons- including their own symbolism. Percision. Strength. Adaptability. It all screams Hyperlaser.
Scythe is a Mojave Rattlesnake because of their very potent venom. I chose it particularly because of that- I felt it suited her perfectly- her venomous hatred for the deities, etc. It just screamed Scythe to me, and I nodded along.
Slingshot is a maine coon cat because of their friendly nature. My best friend suggested it and I couldn't help but agree. He also said fluffy Slingshot is peak and he's always right, I fear.
Speaking of, that best friend is the reason Rocket is a shark #ngl. Rocket reminds me of them. So. Uhm.