Hi, if you’ve got time, I’d like to do SLBP: I’m a loud, bold person that enjoys reading and food and traveling. Despite that, I’m naturally introverted and low-grade cranky. And despite THAT, I love being around goofy, bombastic folks that are truly good people. I don’t like stupid things, but I do like stupid people, haha. I‘m spooked by compliments and physical affection, but I’m starved for them. Experiences more than gifts have value to me. Feel free to ignore this if you don’t have time.
Hey dear! (♡ ˙︶˙ ♡)You are ideal for Genya. Loud, bold, food, rolling stone tendencies? Those are all in his wheelhouse. Plus he is introverted and enjoys napping and just being low key. And he’s honestly all the goofy-ass you need. But when Shigezane comes around you’ll really get your clown fill lol. Genya has this really positive way of giving affection and it’s like one of the best in the game imo. He is one of the only guys that constantly initiates physical affection while also making sure to verbally acknowledge how cute/beautiful/hot/sexy/perfect you are. And just how much he desires to be close to you. It’s honestly a perfect approach for people who crave physical affection but might be insecure or hesitant to accept it because the positive affirmations put you at ease and pretty soon you get acclimated to it. Did I also mention he is low key? He lives in a rundown temple lol he really doesn’t care much for material goods but he will definitely show you a good time. You guys would be great!
I love your miraculous analyses, and I think you’re pretty dead on. But I kinda feel like a lot of people are defining the Fox based off Volpina’s actions, and I just... don’t think that’s actually how it is? The only concrete thing we know about the REAL Fox is that it uses a flute that changes to a sort of bo staff and the former holder kinda looked like a ninja-neither of which actually supports an illusion power, just potentially stealth. And the weapon does imply close combat is possible.(1
‘I’m sorry if I sound like I’m splitting hairs or trying to be a buzzkill. I just don’t know if it’s fair if all we’re basing the Fox on is the fake that didn’t even know the Fox hero existed until she saw it in a book and came up with a crock of lies to look better than an actual superhero.’
Oh no, it’s ok. I can see how that can be frustrating when you’re looking for variety in powers and people are locked on what’s just provided so far. With fox not activated yet, there’s a wide possibility on potential powers. Fox could deal with shapeshifting, could be related to ghosts and the afterlife or could be more associated with shadows, maybe even puppetry and control of others through the music of the flute. There’s a lot more people could do, but yeah, ultimately we just stick to what Volpina provides for us. It is the only example of the fox we have but it’s not confirmed nor official yet which makes room for creativity, creativity we’re not latching onto and are losing our chance for as s2 continues closer to fox’s release.
I will say that illusion can work with fox, it’s a power of misdirection, of trickery, manipulation; all of those are traits that match with fox. But this is also a power coming from a liar, one who makes embellishing tales, tales far too big to be believable and like illusions when broken, will not be concrete or hold for her.
If that power is from Lila, an echo of her weaving believable tales that aren’t real, then yeah, fox really could have a different power going on. I am sure that fox will probably have more combat to it than we realize, just as butterfly has more than we had thought, there actually being a sword inside the cane, something that can do a lot more damage than a cane. I can see flute doubling as a staff, or could have a secret inside too. Maybe it could even second as a blow dart gun.
Now on the ancient fox, their design is probably more based around the time period and what goes on, what they need or want. Suit designs are up to the person, each activation will depend on them, what they need/want, and that will affect the suit design. This holder probably needed more stealth. But that doesn’t mean each fox will strictly resolve around stealth in their design.
Take ladybug holders for example, I would not have thought a ladybug as a confronting miraculous, one I would think works better with a more fluid suit, something that provides flexibility and agility so they can evade and plan; but some ladybug holders actually have some pretty armored suits and designs, which doesn’t add as much flexibility, makes them more grounded and protected though.
Hippolyta and Jeanne d’Arc I bet were slower than Ladybug and Mudekudeku, but the earrings were answering to who they were and what they needed. Jeanne was a big part in the war, needed that armor for protection; same for Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, fighters. Our LB though, she needs a little flexibility, needs to get around trouble, be fast.
So how suits come out will depend on each holder and what they need, and what they’re facing. Alya’s design is very ninja themed in design, but she doesn’t need to be a ninja and be stealthy, she needs to help keep akuma attention and secure LB will have time to plan and act.
@alternative27angel !!!! I am so glad you liked it! i was expecting it to suck as well because that's what everyone was saying tbh i only went because i love the story and ughhhh so glad i went
Miscommunication or It Was All A Dream. (I can't decide which I hate more.)
Miscommunication entertains me when it 1) makes sense for the characters involved 2) is based on the stakes involved (which often ties back to characters again–but it’s way better if someone lies because they think otherwise their only friend will hate them vs “eh I just don’t want to deal with this rn”), and 3) is part of the story’s theme/aesop, so characters actually improve at it.
Basically miscommunication wins because I still like Final Fantasy VII. In which Miscommunication is a Thing. I’m okay with dreams being heavily involved in a story (eyes a wip fanfic) but the actual It Was All A Dream trope is pretty nnnnno.
Okay, I've got an idea for a thief!Marinette fic that I've already gotten started on, and it's Felinette-which I entirely blame you for-but anyways, I kinda wanted to pick your brain on Felix. I'm trying to get more of a sense of his character. Or, at least the version you've built up, since I think more of your version than any other.
Ooooooh, more Felinette? With thief!Marinette? Sign me up I would love to read it!
Let the ramble commence. Under cut because this is lengthy.
Much of Felix’s character I base off observations I make from the PV, looking at concepts, and considering possibilities. Not mindful, this is all speculation on my part. Can’t quite say if Felix would be like how I’ve portrayed him, but it’s what I see from what I’ve gathered. If you have different ideas for Felix and what he may be like, or could’ve been like; feel free to explore them! For sure I do think he is a lot more 3 dimensional than how some portray him, or at least he does have potential to be. You just have to grasp the possibility and play with it, you may be surprised what you can find.
Felix for sure is an introvert, a lot of concepts have him being alone, outside a group, and I say it’s likely that he personally likes/prefers to be alone since I haven’t seen any concept art of him looking lonely or looking longingly towards friends; or even really interacting with anyone else besides Marinette/Bridgette, and that’s largely because she comes to him and his response to her isn’t mutual or positive.
For sure, he is someone that is very blunt and isn’t afraid to tell you his thoughts. We see this a lot on he handles Bridgette. He makes it very clear to her constantly that he isn’t interested in having romantic relations with her. We also see this when he’s Chat Noir, he is very forward with his wants, and stubborn with his stance, still persisting to pursue LB despite her constantly ignoring him and brushing him off. If Felix has a want, he will stubbornly persist, if he isn’t happy or agreeable, he is more than happy to let you know.
Speaking of which, from what we see of Chat Noir, Felix can be very dramatic and flashy, especially when excited or ready. Like when he transforms, there was no one to put a show on for but here he goes, being so dramatic and into it.
Loosescrewslefty actually had a real cute idea that he was a lot more dramatic and expressive when he was a kid. Still a little shit, but had more flare to his character then, and it became a bit more subdue as he grew older, though his dramatics still pop out every now and then.
This is largely based on his design and how he holds himself, but I do see Felix as someone that cares about personal image, desires to be presentable and poised.
I can also guess that he is someone that doesn’t fall in love easily.
It’s easy to see with how he interacts with Bridgette, but we do also see this with his approach to LB, his supposed love interest. Felix’s pursuit of Ladybug wasn’t on pure romantic interest and attraction alone, he did admire her I am very sure of that; but his interest and approach was a deception, had an ulterior motive. I can understand that motive and why, but it’s still a dishonest approach for his love interest.
And based on speculation, that the miraculouses balance and counter each other, his wants would be devastating for LB. A kiss from LB frees him from a bad luck curse, so he doesn’t have to be forced to be a hero again and doesn’t have to be tormented by bad luck any more; but at a likely cost that Bridgette would’ve lost her gift of good luck, and could never be LB again, something she clearly loves being. I really can see that this would’ve been a devastating blow to her if she could no longer be LB, if a kiss with CN would rob her of that.
Now despite this dishonesty, I wouldn’t go saying that Felix is a full on jerk. Not only can you grasp his reasoning for this: suffering a bad luck curse he can’t escape, being tormented by a kwami that enjoys causing him misfortune, struggling with a responsibility he doesn’t want, likely father issues since the earlier concept of HM looks similar to Felix and is shown to be rather cold and distant; there are also two concepts that suggest to me that he isn’t as bad as he’s largely portrayed, something I haven’t really seen anyone talk about.
Though again, this is on the speculation that miraculouses on the concepts mirror each other.
1. The concept that if Bridgette used her good luck selfishly, she received bad luck.
2. This image.
A lot of people just focus on Felix being an ass and dropping an apple on Bridgette’s head; but considering that she has become a constant annoyance in his life, and considering the earlier concept of luck and it’s response to selfishness; it is likely that for Felix, anytime he uses his bad luck selfishly, to help himself; he receives good luck. This is the only concept I know that he uses his bad luck with a selfish intent, and for him, the good luck he receives is getting away from Bridgette.
Based on this speculation, if he did this more often, causing others misery, that means his luck would be fine; he wouldn’t suffer anymore. He’d be more of a villain, more of a jerk for sure; but from what we see, he doesn’t. This is the only concept I know where he uses his bad luck selfishly. If this is true, you can factor in that Felix is a character that purposely doesn’t look to cause trouble with anyone, not without being provoked, and Bridgette has sparked that response with her pursuits.
Now Felix on love, and by extension friendship as well; with Felix, I say that it’s a real slow burn approach.
With Felix, being the blunt introvert that he is; plus with his patience pushed short from his curse, is very likely to just piss off anyone he meets. And likely based on a wealthy background, may also look down on anyone he meets and knows is sociably below him. It is an idea I wouldn’t be surprised to see with him. And with likely no solid desire to make friends, will not care if feelings are hurt or if he has made a bad impression.
While it takes two to tango and any relationship, romantic or platonic, will need mutual care and effort, I do think that most of the progress will have to be made by Felix first.
To have a solid relationship of any kind, he has to want or at least not mind the person he’s befriending and hanging around. Someone he looks for to be with in group projects, what familiar and comfortable, respectful. And if he receives a positive response and the relationship flourishes, I do see him as one of those characters that, once they have befriended someone, it’s set for a long time. People he cares about will be few, but they will be important to him and he will watch out for them.
It will likely take a while to get to that point.
But it’s a fun road to travel, I’ve enjoyed it a good few times that I wrote and explored Felinette and Felix’s character.
Though again, this is speculation; it’s hard to say what’s really solid with him only a concept. If you have other ideas with Felix to explore on his character, go for them. He is open with possibilities, all you have to do is feel around and play with them.
