OKAY HERE ME OUT— nevermore academy au.
ATSUSHI
- he feels out of place, being the only weretiger in the academy. atsushi would wonder what it feels like to have your own kin around. that way, he may be able to understand the scope of his powers. and himself. still, he somehow befriended some students.
- even though he's already briefed about encountering students (and other things) that are otherworldly, they never failed to surprise atsushi like "oh wow, they really exist! and not just in books." and it's less lonely for him, because he's not the only "odd" one. tho, there isn't much of a difference when he is outside the academy. due to not being able to go outside for most of his life, he is still out of touch with some things. (e.g. the concept of dating and how it's not always supposed to be romantic)
- he can transform into a weretiger at will, even if it's not the full moon. but atsushi is afraid because the last time he turned into a full tiger, he lost control and thrashed the orphanage causing him to be kicked out. how he got into nevermore... i'm still trying to flesh it out. let's just say he accidentally gets shipped into another country after wandering for days. then he was miraculously adopted by someone, and that someone happens to be a nevermore alumnus.
- and since he's afraid to go full tiger, he can only go as far as going half-tiger (see his half-tiger form in dead apple). but he'd rather not do it when he's in his uniform. he already destroyed a set. 😭
- one way to get atsushi bring out his tiger tail and ears is when he's too excited or embarrassed. most of the time, he's unaware, that's why atsushi is a blushing mess while doing so.
- and don't call him kitty, he gets pouty and hissy hissy at you. "i'm not a cat! i'm a tiger!" and yes, his ears and tail are out.
- he looks forward to poe cup every year not only because rules are nonexistent, but because he gets to weretiger powers. look at him go while he zooms in the forest aYEEEEE, atsushi is actually enjoying it. and yeah, he still feels bad about having to knock someone unconscious so his team could advance cknfkdnmdmd
- he's initially cautious of akutagawa because of vampire stereotypes (LOL). atsushi thought his roommate would suck him dry in his sleep. he even thought akutagawa sleeps in a coffin, and that he can turn into a swarm of bats, causing him to earn a smack on the head. trying to get along with his vampire roommate was a pain in the ass, but it was worth it. if bribing him with sweets and occasional banter counts.
AKUTAGAWA (mentions of blood drinking)
- hails from one of the ancient vampire clans, though his family was the last of them. either the rest are into hiding, has entered eternal sleep, or dead. akutagawa's appearance is that of a young adult, the age when he was turned, but he's actually over a hundred years old.
- not an emo but more like of an old soul. likes classical music and literature, cassette tapes, typewriters, etc. (but hey, he knows modern tech and can use it at his disposal). he claims to have met some historical authors and musicians. tried listening to pop but still cannot bring himself to like it.
- doesn't mind wearing colors. it's just that he prefers darks colors, especially shades of black, blue, purple, and red. but black is his favorite since it goes well with his favorite coat, and he can conceal the blood of his enemies.
- comes off standoffish and aloof, even when surrounded by fellow vampires (just because someone is a vampire doesnt mean they get a free pass. HAH.) he chooses who to mingle with, regardless of what you are. wouldnt even hesitate to associate himself with a normie. prolly because he has been living for several years, he can discern who has hidden agenda from those who actually wanted to be acquainted with him.
- that being said, he has his "know-it-all" moments where he can be... a little arrogant, with blatant disregard for what others have to say.
- was once recruited into nightshade society. but he told them that he would join, if they finally found the purpose of that organization "that doesn't just involved midnight skinny dips and getting wasted for the entirety of the night".
- doesn't like his blood stale. so he'd rather drink it from someone who is on the brink of death, or alive and kicking. akutagawa has a sweet tooth. would kill for figs and chocolate.
- he used to avoid engaging into any conversation with atsushi because... it's actually the first time somebody is not "acting" in front of him, and god, he doesn't how to deal with it. the boy is waaay to nervous and clumsy for a weretiger, but he cannot exactly blame him either after hearing his backstory. are they friends, tho? well, they are roommates. and they tolerate each other.
(image is crossposted from twitter.)
PS. if you have seen wednesday and love sskk i would like to hear your headcanons for them, too. 🥺
