Honey effects: Poppie’s honey is a vivid crimson with a metallic sheen, almost glowing under low light. It’s toxic to most bitties, inducing nausea, dizziness, or worse if consumed by standard Bee or peaceful types. However, it’s perfectly edible for Killer, Nightmare, Dust, Horror, and other similarly corrupted or aggressive Sans variants, including Shattered!Dream types. To them, it offers a numbing, almost euphoric sensation that sharpens focus and dulls pain- both physical and emotional.
Personality: Sly, smirking, flirtatious, unpredictable, sharp-witted, secretive, affectionate (when it suits them), casually violent
Likes: Sharp objects, “friendly threats,” toxic banter, heat lamps, bitter nectars, biting affection, watching others squirm, getting into trouble
Dislikes: Being coddled, being told “no,” sweetness (literal or emotional), being ignored, rules, forced apologies
Compatibility:
Poppie is not meant for gentle homes. They thrive in chaotic, volatile, or darker hives- especially those with other Bad Sans types who appreciate biting humor and emotionally messy affection. They don’t bond easily or conventionally, but when they do, it’s obsessive and raw, with territorial clinginess and unexpected moments of genuine care.
Their idea of bonding may include pranks, play fights, or casually leaning on someone while threatening others. They aren’t intentionally cruel- but their affection is often laced with threats, biting sarcasm, or toxic honesty. Homes that can handle morally gray or “problematic” bitties will find Poppie entertaining, loyal, and hard to shake.
Peaceful, sensitive, or highly structured homes are not a match. Poppie will either isolate or cause emotional havoc, especially if surrounded by bitties who expect “normal” affection or routine. Their honey can also be dangerously tempting to curious bitties unaware of its effects.
Feeding habits:
Poppie prefers darker, bitter nectar blends- blood orange, pomegranate, black cherry, and venomous-looking honeys. They enjoy sipping slowly while watching others react to their presence. If feeling generous, they’ll offer a taste of their honey to compatible types, but never to those who can’t stomach it.
Additional info:
Poppie has a deep red and black body palette, with charcoal wings that shimmer like obsidian. Their wing tips have serrated-looking edges, and their fangs are slightly longer than average. Their plating has a slick, reflective quality, like a beetle’s shell dipped in ink.
They buzz softly when amused, louder when agitated, and hum while stalking people just to unsettle them. They keep sharp trinkets and like to “gift” them to those they trust.
In Universe:
Caretakers either love Poppie or are absolutely terrified of them. They’re described as “the stinger you didn’t know you wanted,” or “that one bitty who flirt-threatens everyone and still ends up in your bed.” Owners who handle other aggressive or morally gray bitties often find Poppie completes the hive dynamic with his dry wit and venom-laced charm.
Despite their toxicity- literally and figuratively- many say they’ve never met a bitty so honest about who they are.
Difficulty: Advanced - Expert