Falling Constellations

"Our imagination flies — we are its shadow on the earth." - Vladimir Nabokov

[creativichee]

Character Mannerisms

Here’s some considerations for the tiny little details that can add a lot to a character. Figuring out these mannerisms can do a lot for conveying character traits through their normal actions rather than just their thoughts, dialogue, etc.

How’s their posture? There are more options than just sitting up straight or slouching a lot. What’s their most comfortable sitting position? Do they have a consistent posture or does it change depending on situation / present company? 

How’s their etiquette? Do they hold the door for people behind them? How do they handle handshakes and other kinds of typical contact? Does their language change or become more formal when speaking to strangers? To their elders? To their superiors? 

In a crowded space, do they get out of people’s way, or do people get out of THEIR way? 

How do they point something out? Pointing their finger? Nodding their head? A flippant wave of the hand?

What are their comfort gestures or self-touch gestures? Common comfort gestures include rubbing the back of the neck or gripping their own arms. Can they suppress these gestures or do they do them often?

Also consider the character’s common reactions to common emotions. Do they whoop when they’re excited? Do they tremble when angry? 

What parts of the body are the most expressive? Do they shuffle and stomp their feet a lot when agitated or excited? Are they a hand talker? Do they have an impressive range of motion with their eyebrows?

How do they sound? Do their car keys jingle as they walk? Do they drag their feet? Do their heels clack resoundingly on hard floors? Do they breathe loudly? Do they fidget in ways that make a lot of noise?

How do they handle eye contact?

Any behaviors they reserve for moments when they’re alone? (Or possibly among family/friends that don’t care?) Do they pick their nose? Do they bite their toenails? Do they sniff their armpits? Or do they not care if people see behavior like this?

Apart from comfort gestures, what else do they do to comfort themselves in trying times? What’s their go-to self care? What’s their comfort food? Where’s their safe space?

What are they doing with themselves as they’re suppressing emotion? Lip biting, fist clenching, and avoiding eye contact are common methods of coping with strong emotions.

[kayascodelorio]

“i want to be neil josten. i want to be a fox.”

[hilokaul]

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[ghiblicottage]

“I would come for you,” he said, and when he saw the wary look she shot him, he said it again. “I would come for you. And if I couldn’t walk, I’d crawl to you, and no matter how broken we were, we’d fight our way out together—knives drawn, pistols blazing. Because that’s what we do. We never stop fighting.” - “Crooked Kingdom”, L. Bardugo

[aristiotles]

peter darling by austin chant

that’s the trick of growing up. nothing stays the same. you see the faults in everything. including yourself

[hanrywinter-blog]

“His lips are softer than anything I’ve ever known, soft like a first snowfall, like biting into cotton candy, like melting and floating and being weightless in water. It’s sweet, it’s so effortlessly sweet.”

― Unravel Me, Tahereh Mafi

[thebookmarkedone]

trk countdown : FAVOURITE SCENE

“Is that all?“ she whispered. Gansey closed his eyes. “That’s all there is.”

[black-plug]

[languageofstars]

Toni mahfud

[library-mermaid-blog]

People point guns at each other all the time in Ketterdam. It’s basically a handshake.

[wearecallowaydaily]

addicted kids in no particular order:

thing is, sullivan pushes herself hard enough. she doesn’t need any motivation from anyone.

[hualians]

alternative book covers » the raven cycle by maggie stiefvater

[macuilli]

“Demjin,” muttered Helvar. Kaz didn’t speak Fjerdan, but that word he knew. Demon.

[xtinarosales]

“You belong where you’re loved.”

(insp)

[rumbelles-deactivated20171203]

Residents of Sector 45 (Part 1) (insp.)

[library-mermaid-blog]

“Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”

[aaronwarner]

He pressed his lips against mine. That feeling, familiar and strong, came over me again. ‘When I’m with you, it feels like coming home,’ he said. ‘I feel like I finally belong somewhere. You’re my somewhere, Sophie.’ I pressed his hand against my heart so he could feel it racing beneath his fingertips. ‘I’m going to go into cardiac arrest if you’re not careful.’ His laugh was low and breathy. He slid his hand into my hair, his thumb caressing my cheek as I smiled against it. ‘Just imagine how I feel every time you smile at me.’

[languageofstars]

Gryphon O’Shea