Oooo thanks bestie @vera-king-hrfl - Kit's due to have more deets too I think lol!
Kitalia ferch Sabal - she's 1/4 wood elf, 3/4s fae mix and something else...chaos Gremling extraordinaire. Hundreds of years old (possibly over a millenia, no one knows, even her).
OC Questions: Favorites and Least-Favorites
Like it says on the tin, but I want to add an implicit 'why? + how much? + since when? 👀' to all of these.
If the answer is 'no deep reason,' or 'they like it casually,' that's perfectly fine. There doesn't need to be a particular reason a character likes or dislikes something, but on the rare occasion that there is, it makes that character's preference much more interesting.
Meals/Dish - pretty much anything and everything. She's hunted and scavenged for her food. She's been homeless and had to eat from the trash. She's not fussy. It works for her. Her favourite dish though is a good thick stick-to-your-bones stew. She burns calories fast and needs to keep snacks on her or near her. Her least favourite food is, well, trash food. I realize that's not a specific food, but if she's eating something and it tastes like it has mold on it (that's not meant to be on it), she'll spit it out. Zero couth.
Fruit/Dessert/Artificial Flavor - Cherries and anything cherry related, natural sweet cherries that is. She does love fresh fruit of all kinds. She does not like artificial flavours. Her taste buds can tell the difference and she'll grimace at first bite. BUT she will eat whatever it is (see answer to #1).
Drinks - Water. Maybe naturally flavoured water, such as adding sweet cherries to water to flavour it. That's all she drinks. If it looks like she's drinking something else, she's faking it. She HATES alcohol or any intoxicants. She's been alive a long ass time and survived a lot of shit by keeping her senses clear. If someone tries to dose her, she can smell it.
Scents (perfume, soap fragrance, naturally-occurring, food or event-related, etc.) - anything natural, especially earthy scents, yes, including patchouli, sandalwood, etc. She loves the smell of petrichor. Food smells are irrelevant - even though she'll eat pretty near anything, it's because she needs the fuel. She's not a fan of any perfumes or colognes, especially cheap artificial scents. They block her senses too much and nauseate her.
Sounds - she loves nature sounds, purring cats, bubbling brooks, the wind gently blowing through the leaves of trees. BUT she also loves music, even loud ass concerts. She's duel class Sorcerer/Bard. She'll belt it out as loud as anyone else. She'll dance in the club, but usually alone until she meets her found family. In the modern Au, she's absolutely a ripping DJ. What she hates is anyone yelling at her. Children crying, not because of the sound but because of the possible causes (PTSD girlie), the sound of an animal in pain hits her core.
Places - Her little home base nest in the forest, later on being in the arms of her beloveds (Damays & Raphael - it's complicated lol). It's not a certain place that she likes, it's feeling safe and loved that makes a place her favourite. So, it doesn't matter where she is with her found family/loves, any place they are is what she loves. She hates being exposed out in the wide open. Daylit broad stretches make her anxious. The only time she's ok with it, is when she's with her people.
Flower/Plant - She loves Cherry blossoms, wild lavender, any plant that has a scent she can breath in and relax, sage, thyme, etc. included. She really doesn't like brambles, they hurt.
Method of Transportation - her own feet, she can fae step nearly on demand. She's been known to hop on the back of a wolf or bear, sometimes a horse. She asks permission first. In modern times, she will use the limo if she has to, still preferring to use her own feet. She hates buses and trains; too many people, no place to hide, no way out.
Weather/Season/Month - Spring and summer are her favourites. No specific month; time is a wibbly wobbly concept that she struggles with. She loves a morning after a rain, sun shinning, everything fresh. She hates winter. It's too cold, she wants to be warm. She's tiny (4'9" 90lbs soaking wet) and gets cold very easily, winter is hard on her.
Early/Mid Childhood Memory - Her early memories are pretty vague. She was abused, I'll leave it at that. The only memory she cherishes is when her grandfather rescued her from the abuser (killing said abuser).
Teenage/Early Adult Memory - Her maternal grandfather taught her all her survival skills. He would leave her alone for long stretches and randomly check up on her. She just assumed this was a normal when she was young.
Acquaintance/Relative - The only relative she really knows is her maternal grandfather and she adores him.
Exes, if any - um, many, MANY exes. Or flings, no one really serious. She never trusted anyone enough for permanency until she met her found family.
Song/Band/Music Genre - She loves almost every type of music. LOVES old bardic music. She has a hatred for country music that twangs though. It makes her cringe.
Instrument - she loves the violin/fiddle. She can play many acoustic instruments and has an ear for music (and languages!). She doesn't like twangy instruments, anything that is out of tune she wants to destroy.
Method of Listening to Music (live, headphones/boombox, etc.) - she'll listen to music any way possible, but live is her favourite.
Textures - she doesn't like anything rough or damp; it reminds her too much of being homeless. She loves softness - she will build a nest of pillows to sleep in.
Sport/Activity - She loves dancing. Anytime, anywhere, if there is music she is dancing or singing or both. She's also a natural at yoga, loves archery. She's not a fan of watching any other sports.
Book/Movie/TV Genres (Additionally, what types of endings do they prefer?) - she can't read, at least not until she gets taught by Damays. Most people assumed she could read because she's smart enough to fool them. She likes action movies with happy endings. She's not a romance fan, too unreal in her mind. She hates horror, she experienced enough of it in her own life. Comedies are ok as long as they are action comedies, not romantic ones lol
Colors - greens and blacks. Anything that helps her camouflage. When she's more comfortable with being around her people, she'll consider wearing flashier colors. Hates anything neon.
Underwear/Sleepwear/Swimwear - underwear is optional and usually tiny barely there thin. Sleepwear is the comfiest thing she can find if she wears anything that night. Swimwear is the skimpiest string bikini, not because she's vain, but because she wants to feel the sun on as many areas of her body as she can.
Outerwear/Shoes - never in heels. She hates heels. She would prefer being barefoot over footwear, but if she has to wear shoes they are flats or sneakers. She'd probably even wear *cringe* crocs. Outerwear is anything suitable to the weather/climate. She'll let Damays and Raphael dress her like a doll if needed, she's clueless about fashion.
Style of Everyday wear (generally or down to the style of collar). Anything comfy and warm or suitable to weather. Summertime is as little as possible, booty shorts, crop tops in modern times. If it's cold she will absolutely wear the thickest hoodie and sweatpants man has ever made.
Print Pattern/Accents on Clothing (embroidery motifs, etc.) - She prefers plan jane stuff, nothing fancy, nothing to draw attention. She HAS been dressed up as a princess in older times, in newer times she's been made to wear ball gowns and the fanciest things Raphael can dress her in. She shrugs and is all - ok, whatevs babe.
Accessory/Take-Along Items - a bag of some kind that holds snacks. That's it. She has the metabolism of a hummingbird (figuratively speaking) and needs to eat ALL the time.
Affectionate Gestures/Phrases - She loves hugs once she's with someone she trust/loves. Forehead kisses are her favourite - given or received. Anything that is encouraging and caring she loves. She's beautiful but has an incredibly low self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Anyone saying to her that she is enough is ambrosia to her
Friend/Partner Activity - She's pure chaos gremlin and will conspire with her bestie on a regular basis. Not for drama, she doesn't like drama. No, she just likes excitement. With her partners - sex, snuggling, just being around them, helping them any way she can. Her love language is actions.
Method of Communication (letters, emails, phone call, text, in-person, etc.) - She can't read or write so it's phone calls or in-person only. If she gets a text, she'll call the person and leave the text on delivered.
Holiday/Event - Halloweeeeeeeeeennnnn. She LOVES allowing herself to be fully immersed in her fae self. Halloween allows her to let loose. Her full chaotic self comes out at this time, and it's hard for her friends to tone her down if they actually tried (they usually don't). She hates stuffy balls or charity events, but will do it for her partner.
Chore/Obligation/Work Task - nope. Her only obligation is what she wants to do for her loved ones/found family. She is VERY ADHD and tends to be a hot mess, but will help her loved ones complete task whenever they ask.
Household Item (flatware, utility item, decor, appliance, etc.) - She's really not used to being IN a house, so her favourite household item would be blankets - the giant comfy warm ones. She's not a fan of the appliances with ambient noise.
General Aesthetics/Ambience (ex: cluttered garage vs. minimalist living room) - think witchy cottage core meets vagabond meets minimalist. I really don't know how else to explain it. She doesn't have a lot, but what she has is as chaotic as she is.
Time of Day/Night - night 100%. It's easier on her eyes, and easier to hide.
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