"Isn't that the son of the Rosier widow?"
"Merlin, must be! He doesn't resemble his father much, tho."
"Well, you know how it is with the side branches."
"Actually, I can't put my finger on it but he does remind me of someone."

seen from Argentina
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"Isn't that the son of the Rosier widow?"
"Merlin, must be! He doesn't resemble his father much, tho."
"Well, you know how it is with the side branches."
"Actually, I can't put my finger on it but he does remind me of someone."
*smacks him down on a counter like dough*
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Starcrossed: Chapter 2
Leo elbows open the door to the studio, duffel full of his gym stuff in one hand, coffee flask in the other, and the day’s mail tucked in his mouth, only slightly crinkled from his small tusks. His boss, Birdie Dawson, turns at the sound, the lines near her eyes crinkling as she sees him. She’s been good to him, kept him employed and reporters at bay. Though human, her lack of bias against hurokin such as himself is refreshing.
In his years away from the melting pot that is Valle de Robles in the centre of the California Republic, with all its glamour and pageantry, he’s encountered more unsettling stereotypes and speciesism than he’d care to think about. His relocation to northern Cascadia had been to get away from the expectations placed upon him by both family and media, but it merely exchanged one set of problems for another.
For one, he shouldn’t be having money troubles. He hadn’t been entirely certain of his finances back when he was still on the circuit, his uncle had handled that for him, but he knows enough now to resent Tío Mateo withholding his earnings. Birdie had suggested he sue, but you didn’t do that to family. Well, he didn’t, anyway...
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Blorbo 2 for @kinglozzer
↪ character aesthetics tag
For brevity's sake, I'm doing both main characters in the same one, Sere in bold, Leo in italics
Serefiné Najma al Nagari, or Sere Leocadio Darius Quinonez-Ortiz, or Leo
colors ;
red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple / pink / brown / black / white / grey / silver / gold / bronze / metallic / matte / royal blue / forest green / blood red / navy blue / cream / mint green / neons / pastels / jewel tones
body ;
claws / long fingers / fangs / teeth / wings / tails / lips / bare feet / freckles / bruises / scars / scratches / wounds / burns / spikes / feathers / webs / fur / eyes / hands / heart / blood / sweat / tears / animalistic / thin / lithe / chubby / curvy / short / tall / average height / muscular / piercings / tattoos / body modifications
weapons ;
fists / sword / dagger / knives / spear / bow / crossbow / hammer / shield / poison / gun / axe / throwing weapons / whip / pepper spray / tasers / cannon / catapult / slingshot / explosives / nunchaku / mace / staff / shadows / wand / magic / magical item / non-magical powers / stone / teeth / nails / fear
materials ;
gold / silver / platinum / titanium / diamonds / pearls / rubies / sapphires / emeralds / amethyst / iron / rust / steel / pyrite / glass / wood / porcelain / paper / wool / fur / lace / leather / silk / velvet / denim / linen / cotton / charcoal / clay / stone / asphalt / brick / marble / dust / glitter / blood / dirt / mud / smoke / ash / shadow / rubber / synthetics
animals ;
lions / wolves / eagles / owls / bears / boars / falcons / hawks / swans / snakes / turtles / ducks / bugs / spiders / crickets / sparrows / whales / dolphins / fish / sharks / horses / cats / dogs / rabbits / mantises / crows / ravens / mice / rats / lizards / foxes / peacocks / livestock / werewolves / unicorns / pegasi / dragons / gryphons / deer
food & drink ;
sugar / salt / candy / bubblegum / wine / champagne / hard liquor / beer / coffee / tea / milk / spices / herbs / apples / oranges / lemons / cherries / strawberries / watermelons / berries / bread / vegetables / meats / fish / ambrosia / pies / cakes / desserts / vanilla / chocolate / honey / cream / caramel / nuts / cinnamon / hamburgers / burritos / pizza / french fries
hobbies ;
music / art / theater / gardening / woodworking / smithing / sculpting / painting / sketching / fighting / riding / reading / writing / composing / cooking / sewing / training / dancing / acting / singing / martial arts / self-defense / sports / technology / cameras / video games / movies / comics / cds / vinyls / cassettes / piano / strings / guitar / harmonica / harp / woodwinds / brass / percussion / gambling / chess / biking / climbing / running / exploring / hunting / caregiving
style ;
lingerie / leotard / cape / dress / tunic / vest / dress shirt / sweater / boots / heels / leggings / trousers / jeans / skirt / earrings / necklace / choker / bracelet / ring / pendant / hat / crown / circlet / helmet / scarf / brocade / cloaks / corsets / doublet / armor / bracers / belt / sash / fur coat / leather jacket / duster / trench coat / hood / gloves / socks / stockings / mask / cowl / bracers / wristwatch / pocket-watch / glasses / sunglasses / contacts / makeup / blindfold / eye-patch / uniform
misc ;
balloons / bubbles / cityscape / light / dark / candles / war / peace / greed / wealth / power / clocks / photographs / mirrors / pets / journals / madness / sanity / sadness / happiness / optimism / pessimism / nihilism / kindness / loneliness / family / friends / allies / followers / enemies / smoking / drugs / love / revenge / living / dead / undead / half dead / immortal / heartless
Consider this an open tag, but I'd love to hear from @worldstogetlostin, @the-likeable-wizard-mack, or @sevenpocketsofstarlight (if y'all haven't done this one already).