#; character study

[cryopathiic-a]

(( a note about verses that revolve around some ship or Douma becoming more 'emotional' in some regard.

In vanilla verses I try to refrain from using the word 'feel' and mostly play Douma as posessing no sentiment at all, not even the ones that pertain to himself. It wasn't an inherent apathy, but a disposition solidified by Muzan's blood.

I follow the manga's line of regarding connection with others as something essential for one to experience life. So, in some verses that he has managed to develop such connections, he will be made to feel things. And that's where I want to make my point because, even if sentiment can be partially or wholly restored, Douma was deviant from youth. Both his genetic predisposition ( his mother killed his cheating father and then herself, mental issues run in the family ) and his upbringing have contributed to him having an antisocial and narcissistic personality. That will not change. He was an unempathetic person before becoming a demon and the only thing that changed was that his emptiness was converted to a ravenous hunger.

I just felt the need to clarify that because I know sometimes in writing he can come off as too mellow, especially with ships. But he's a covert type of narcissist; and his image is very important to him. So the toxicity will seep subtly into any relationship. ln verses where he regains some emotional capacity, he's probably worse actually, because at least when he was unfeeling all he cared about was food and praise. ))

[imtiredofbeingafraid]

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

RULES: bold which thing your mun prefer (or, in some cases, maybe just hates the least!) out of each of the following pairs

peace or war?

sun or stars?

flowers or trees?

crescent moon or full moon?

streets or skyscrapers?

rooftops or balconies?

ink or glitter?

life or death?

order or chaos?

candle or bonfire?

ocean or sky?

leather or silk?

sweet or sour?

overstimulation or under stimulation?

book or letter?

soft or coarse?

fight or flight?

spoken or written?

silver or gold?

playing cards or tarot cards?

circles or angles?

cramped or vast?

checkers or chess?

tagged by: @crosseddestiny

[cryopathiic-a]

(( brief note that should probably be a hc post but: on dōma's disposition towards humans.

there's a contradiction between his misanthropic views and the fact his upbringing has placed humans at the core of his identity, as his only purpose he has ever been given is to fulfill his duties as their spiritual leader. when kanao calls him out on that, asking 'why were you ever born?' it really speaks of how deeply ingrained this quality is to Dōma. even the name Muzan gave him is naught but reaffirming that his only identity is that of the 'prodigal child'.

that is why dōma, despite being one of the most gluttonous kizuki and devouring humans by the dozen without mercy, will continue to mingle with them and show genuine interest in their lives, remembering their names and life stories, living vicariously through the connections they form with each other and performing the same role as he did before he was turned, clinging to that identity because it is the only one he has been given.

his connection to the cult may appear one sided, as they are cattle for him to slaughter and eat and feed others with if need be, but it is in fact and intrinsic part of his character and it does go both ways. he would experience great conflict if eternal paradise was taken from him, and it's also one of the reasons why he, unlike others, does not venture much outside of his lair. ))

[dameien]

HOW PURE ARE U?

"Well, that's not wrong ... " *shrugs*

[shethroned]

what jewel are your bones made of?

OPAL

oh you are everything! ❍ indecisive, chamelonistic, flighty ❍ multitalented, innovative, extraordinary ❍ jack of all trades and master of all you touch ❍ containing multitudes ❍ you catch the light in different ways and all of them are you ❍ you get more selves than the rest of us, my darling. take this gift and use it well.

[sorceryrarch]

CHARACTERISTICS  :   HABITS   &   BEHAVIOR .

bold – always ⁄ often italic – sometimes / rarely

001.   smoking:  the  action  or  habit  of  inhaling  &  exhaling  the  smoke  of  tobacco  or  a  drug.

002.   binge drinking:  the  consumption  of  an  excessive  amount  of  alcohol  in  a  short  period  of  time.

003.   drug abuse:  the  habitual  taking  of  illegal  drugs.

004.   nail-biting:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  anxiety / tension.

005.   lip-biting:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  anxiety / tension.

006.  night owl: a  person  who  is  habitually  active  or  wakeful  at  night.

007.  early bird:  a  person  who  rises ,  arrives ,  or  acts  before  the  usual  or  expected  time.

008.  negative attitudes: a  philosophy  of  approaching  life  with  criticism  &  pessimism.

009.  positive attitudes:  a  philosophy  of  approaching  life  with  optimism  &  confidence.

010.   swearing:  the  use  of  offensive  language.

011.  superstitious:  an  irrational  belief  that  an  object ,  action , or  circumstance  not  logically  related  to  a  course  of  events influences  its  outcome.

012.   inspecting fingernails:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  boredom.

013.   scratching your neck:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  uncertainty.

014.  foot  & finger  tapping:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  stress / impatience.

015.  nose touch:  a  subtle  body  language  sign  of  deceit.

016.   flipping  hair:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  craving  attention.

017.   twirling  hair:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  flirtation.

018.   cracking  knuckles:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  readiness.

019.   hands behind back:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  confidence.

020.   finger-pointing:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  authority.

021.   hands on hips:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  readiness.

022.   hands in pockets:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  mistrust / reluctance.

023.   frequent touch:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  warmth / familiarity.

024.   throat  –  clearing:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  rejection / doubt.

025.   jaw  –  clenching:  a  common  body  language  sign  of  hostility.

026.  eye  –  rolling: a  common  body  language  sign  of  irritation.

027.  head  –  tilt: a  common  body  language  sign  of  interest.

028.   whistling: to  emit  high  –  pitched  sound  by  forcing breakthrough  a  small  hole  between  one’s  lips  or  teeth;  usually  to  a  tune.

029.   humming:  make  a  low,  steady  continuous  sound  like  that  of  a  bee;  usually  to  a  tune.

030.   perfectionism:  refusal  to  accept  any  standard  short  of  perfection.

031.   photographic memory:  the  ability  to  remember  information  or  visual  images  in  great  detail.

032.   paranoia: a  mental  condition  characterized  by  delusions  of persecution ,unwarranted  jealousy ,  or  exaggerated  self  – importance,  typically  worked  into  an  organized  system.

033.   exaggeration:  a  statement  that  represents  something  as  better  or  worse  than  it  really  is.

034.   intuitive:  using  or  based  on  what  one  feels  to  be  true  even  without  conscious  reasoning;  instinctive.

035.   quick-witted:  showing  or  characterized  by  an  ability  to  think  or  respond  quickly  &  effectively.

036.   interrupting:  breaking  the  continuity  of  a  conversation  with  one’s  own  statements.

037.   doodling:  to  scribble  or  make  rough  drawings,  absentmindedly.

038.  irritable:  having  or  showing  a  tendency  to  be  easily  annoyed.

039.   gambling:  to  play  games  of  chance  for  money;  bet.

040.   travel – sick:  suffering  from  nausea  caused  by  the  motion  of  a  moving  vehicle ,  boat ,  or  aircraft.

041.  sensitive:  having  or  displaying  a  quick  &  delicate  appreciation  of  others’  feelings.

042. melancholy:  a  feeling  of  pensive  sadness,  typically  with  no  obvious  cause.

043.   chewing gum:  the  exercise  of  chewing  flavored  gum  which  is  not  intended  for  swallowing.

044.   fidgeting:  to  make  small  movements,  especially  of  the  hands  &  feet,  through  nervousness  or  impatience.

045.   skeptical:  not  easily  convinced;  having  doubts  or  reservations.

046.   neat–freak:  compulsively  obsessed  with  cleanliness.

047.   gossiping:  divulging  personal  information  about  others.

048. prim:  feeling  or  showing  disapproval  of  anything  regarded  as  improper;  stiffly  correct.

049.  abbreviating:  giving  others  nicknames / shortening  names / giving  pet  names.

050.   having a catchphrase: having  a  sentence  or  phrase  typically  associated  with  a  specific  person.  

[sorceryrarch]

𝚃𝚈𝙿𝙴𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝙿𝙴𝙾𝙿𝙻𝙴 𝙰𝚂 𝙱𝙸𝚁𝙳𝚂.

sparrow.     innocence, big dreamer, waking up too early, walking home, being afraid of meeting new people, slim hands, always cold, reading a book under a tree, the smell of the forest, missing your home.

eagle.   independent, caring too much for others, sharp looks, walking down the city late at night, the tallest and more spectacular building, iron, being single and okay in a world that tells you that being single is bad.

swift.     falling in love easily and heavily, traveller, the infinity of the bluest sky, storms, broken smiles, forgetting people who used to be your beloved ones, feeling out of place, mistrusting people, a fleeting romance.

crow.     feeling as if you have seen so much and as if you know a lot, prejudge, tight hugs that leave you breathless, a grey sky, serenity, intelligence, being left behind, chains, smoke, the pride of someone wise.

dove.      petals, jealousy, being tired of living with the same old faces, whispered secrets, marble, sundresses, white clothes, the first sunset of winter, pride in who you are, learning to get over someone.

seagull.     family, golden light, the sea murmuring in your ear, summer afternoons, caramel ice cream, collecting seashells and other things and calling them treasures, living breezy and carefree, swimming in sunlight.

canary.       artistic, getting excited easily, dancing and singing while you are alone, looking at your friends having fun, no phone, being afraid of judgement, spring, a meaningful gift, the first ray of sunlight.

tagged by: no one

tagging: @magikborn, @adversitybloomed, @luposcainus + anyone who wants to do the thing