What do you think about Husk originally being thought of as russian? (Vivzie said it in a stream once, but we don't know if it's still canon!)
Oh, that’s an interesting question!
As you might understand, I myself am Russian. So I will answer from the perspective of someone who is Russian, knows about many stereotypes, and how amusing headcanons about characters who could theoretically be Russian can be.
For me, this headcanon about Hask is incredibly funny. Well, you know, he’s all grumpy, with an interesting accent and voice, always drinking, dissatisfied, but it’s in his conversations with Angel that he reveals himself as a deeper and somewhat sympathetic character. And, in fact, he would fit perfectly into this headcanon regarding the interplay between stereotypes and reality.
Many Russian people from my generation (the late '90s generation) are quite empathetic, soft, kind, and caring individuals. Yes, in Russia, it’s not customary to smile all the time (unless you are in a job that requires direct interaction with people, like in the food service industry), but know that if a Russian person smiles at you, in 90% of cases it will be genuinely sincere.
I can also say that I really like how Hask reacts to the events around him overall. If you pay attention to his expressions throughout the series, the headcanon that he could be Russian or have Russian roots takes on new colors. :DDDD
Overall, I really like this headcanon. It would be funny if Viv actually kept it in the future, but as practice with leaks has shown, not everything she initially said and planned remains canon...
pixelskylines
theartofmadeline
snowghoul