#demon patterns

[naeomy42]

I forgot to post this too 🤙

[pointycorgiears]

I LOVE the circular patterns on Baby's eyes! They could easily resemble tears. Which makes me think, patterns are not random things. They hold meaning depending on the demon's shame.

As far as I can tell (because everyone's patterns are so difficult to see) Baby is the only one whose patterns curve like this, and stem directly from the eyes. I think Baby cried a lot over his shame.

Which makes me think about Jinu. I think the two stripes across his nose display the shame he felt for leaving the two people he cared about most, his mother and sister. They run across his face so he would see them everytime he looked at his reflection.

And Rumi! She has one very prominent, angular line on half of her forehead, framing her demon eye. It reflects her shame of being half demon.

Notice the one over her human eye is straight and steady. She knows her human side, while her demon side is still finding its way.

I think patterns are there to be interpreted by the observer and a lot can be revealed by them!

[rhododendron-day]

Why did it take heating up some mac 'n cheese for me to realize that Jinu's request to have his memories erased is supposed to parallel Rumi's plan to get rid of her patterns?! Each of them attempting to rid themselves of their shame in a way that wouldn't actually solve the fundamental problem--Was it so obvious no one thought to tell me?

[roseyskypeach]

A Jinu face study because it’s been slow at work and I wanted to try to capture his beauty ☺️

[shodandbg]

KPop Demon Hunters x Kingdom Hearts - Rumi’s Keyblade: Celestial Patterns!✨✨❤️🔑🗝️

I hope I’m not too late for the KPDH craze, but this idea came from the heart (no pun intended) as I love both fandoms and wanted to do something cool for it.

Therefore, I decided to design a Keyblade specifically for Rumi!

In this post I included three things: The Prop sheet, the sheet with details, and a special Keychain of it!

For the design of the Keyblade, I included several things that define Rumi’s character:

- The keychain is her Norigae!

- The base is her original sword, but with her demon patterns embedded in it.

- Her hair is wrapped all around the blade.

- The guard has the shape of a constellation!

- The teeth as both a star-shaped earring… and Derpy… with a crown!

I adored making this design and this is not the only time you’ll see it. I’m gonna draw Rumi wielding both this Keyblade and her upgraded sword in its own artwork, and I’m thinking of giving her a Station of Awakening too! Stay tuned!

And yes, I’ll be selling the Keychain. If you want one, either DM me her or on my IG (@chris_dbg98) or go to my shop (shodansworld.com) You can also find it when I sell it at Spark Animation’s Artist Alley this Sunday in The Roundhouse at Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver, BC!

Idk if I’ll do designs for Zoey and Mira to have a Keyblade as well, but please enjoy Rumi’s for now!😊😊

❤️🔑🗝️🎤✨😈

[zzzzz-cff]

Thoughts on Demon Patterns

TW: there's mentions of self-harm and mental struggles

I've been thinking back on the fanfics that I've read so far (most of which have been absolutely delightful), until I had a pretty depressing thought about the patterns demons have. The message of the movie talks about how we can overcome our own inner demons and allow ourselves to be true to ourselves. How we can embrace our patterns, to love the things that used to give us shame. A beautiful message undeniably.

Which brings me to when I come across a lot of fics where Zoey and Mira look at Rumi's patterns and their first thought is how much they love them, how beautiful they are. They wonder why Rumi hid them away when the patterns were so gorgeous.

But then my first thought in response to that was,

Wow, isn't it so easy to accept something when it looks so beautiful? Isn't it wild that the appearance of her shame shines like diamonds on her skin? Of jewel-like veins that glide across the canvas that is her body?

Which is such a shallow take because I know that's not the point, but the thought still lingers.

What I do acknowledge is this: It's not really that the patterns were beautiful. It's that Zoey and Mira could find beauty where it wouldn't normally be. And that's love.

I think what my problem was really about was how it reminded me of people who could say things like why didn't you tell me or why hide it?

I think about people and the "patterns" that they may have. The struggles that they face. And they're not always so beautiful.

Their "patterns" are bloody, ugly things. violent. of sleepless nights and silent screams through wars they were fighting all on their own.

I think about friends whose "patterns" are cuts ridden all over their body with the intention of inflicting pain. How it's not so easy to look at the evidence of how they've been hurting.

I think about how there's fics where there's even kids that want tattoos that look like Rumi's shimmering patterns. How it's not so simple when you imagine "patterns" of self-harm. Of mental illness. Of addiction. Of other sources of shame. How it's harder to love the sight of these.

Now, I don't want these fics to stop cause it's about the joy that the movie brings. I still love reading them. There's something refreshing about reading about someone loving someone else so quickly and unconditionally. It just made me think about other things too.

I suppose I was just thinking about how much easier it could for Zoey and Mira to stomach the sight of Rumi's patterns because they looked beautiful.

Of diamonds. Of jewels.

~~~

Okay I just slept and had some coffee and after reading back on my words, I'm reorienting my thoughts.

It's not that Zoey and Mira like the look of Rumi's patterns because they're beautiful.

It's that they love the look of Rumi's recovery.

The patterns only began to glow like diamonds once she allowed herself to begin healing. by not hiding.

I think this is all just to say that the movie's message is still really good. Don't be afraid to show yourself. Healing doesn't start until you acknowledge all parts of you.

Even if your "patterns" are hard to look at, I think that the image of someone trying to heal is truly the most beautiful thing.

[moon-scriptures]

SAJA BOYS PROS AND CONS HEADCANONS

Summary: Their pros and cons when you date them. Everyone except Jinu and Baby because I have no idea how to write for them!!

Warnings: Light gaslighting and manipulation from Abby's section(?)

✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮Romance✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮

PROS:

He has a lot of pros when it comes to dating you (Romance is his name after all)

He is SO dedicated to you, he isn't the type of person to do casual and superficial things, he wants romantic depth and with his charm he gets it from you. And when he gets your love he cherishes it with his whole heart

He is also very accommodating to your needs, whatever you need, he will deliver. No questions asked.

Very soft spoken so he is very good at comforting you, when you feel sad he will stroke your hair and talk sweet nothings until you calm down. A very sweet and patient boi.

Loves being emotionally intimate, he loves it when you open up to him because that is a sign of trust

Out of all the other Saja Boys he is probably the first one to tell you about his demon side (if he trusts you enough), he wants to be fully open to you because he hates lying to you (and he loves you smmmm)

He is also an expert at handholding (he treats it like a sport)

He also just loves having sweet but deep conversations which enhances your trust in each other and creates connection. (This guy is NOT casual)

He also changes his public image a bit, because his whole brand as we know it is "romantic and flirty" but he tones it down a bit for you because you might get jealous. He also fends off fans that get too touchy, he will only let you do that <3

(There is a LOT of pros for this guy that there is too much to write-)

Overall a sweet, loving, comforting, patient and in-depth angel <333

CONS:

Romance CAN be too clingy at times, whenever you are busy with something like homework or chores he will do whatever it takes to regain your attention again which can be annoying when you are trying to focus.

Whenever you compliment another guy or one of the other Saja Boys he feels heartbroken even when he KNOWS it’s a platonic gesture. He just doesn't want to lose you to other people, so he spends most of his time being romantic to prove himself (he is a little insecure with these things) so he can be possessive. (Good luck if you have a guy best friend while dating Romance, you would not survive)

Romance also struggles with boundaries, yes, he is very good at communicating with you emotionally, but physically? He thinks he doesn’t have to ask and that touching you (not sus) is just a given.

But on the days where you want some space he will never ask, will just plop himself on your lap for snuggles without asking which may annoy you when you want alone time. Due to his past struggles with touchy (not sus) consent, things like "do you want to be hugged now?" he never asks. Though, he is never pushy, but it can annoy you.

✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮Mystery✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮

Even though Mystery is quiet, reserved and stoic. He isn't like that around you

Yes, he can be quiet but that does not mean he is mute

He is the BEST listener ever so you are in luck if you are a yapper

He also observes even the slightest shifts in your behaviour, if you SLIGHTLY change something HE WILL NOTICE. That will bring you to open up to him, creating a safe and trusting environment for the both of you

He is quietly protective, will squeeze your hand tighter when someone looks at you for too long etc. (Just like how he barked at the fan who was talking to Zoey)

LOVES HUGS FROM BEHIND. As a way to show that he is here in your presence.

He will also fend off fans that get too touchy just for you (bare minimum but still has to be mentioned)

Gives REALLY good advice, when you come to him after a bad day or something, HE WILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE OKAY. He isn't a dude of many words, but when he does speak he makes sure that is worthwhile and deep. Very concise.

Since he is very observant he is also the BEST gift giver. When he sees something in the store that you might like, he will get it for you. No questions asked

One day you might be chilling at home while he is off at rehearsals and there might be a small gift left on the table for you. When you thank him for it he brushes it off like it is not a big deal but really he is dying on the inside. He loves seeing you happy

An observant, insightful and protective bean <3

CONS:

Mystery is sometimes TOO quiet with you. Whenever you say things that AREN'T questions he almost never responds. This might annoy you because you cannot tell if he is zoning out or not.

Mystery is observant when it comes to you, but not with himself. Whenever he has a bad day or a personal issue he will never tell you because he doesn’t think it is relevant. He is private like that, and he is not used to people like you caring about how his day went so he never talks about these things and only focusses on you which is not good.

Also after arguments or open discussions he never wants to talk it out, because he thinks if the event is over then end of story. And that annoys you because open communication is important in a relationship and sometimes he lacks in that. He is a listener but he only listens to your problems and never sheds light on his own which can create distance and secrecy between you two.

✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮Abby✩°｡ ⋆⸜ 🎧✮

He is your number one cheerleader!

Whatever you do, even if you get up in the morning he will be hyping you up

He does this so you feel more motivated to do menial tasks like chores (and he loves you)

Just like Mystery he is also very protective of you, if someone tries to hurt you he will be throwing hands in a second. He is protective in a physical way.

He also motivates you to go to the gym with him, and if you do he is so happy and WILL start hyping you up. (Bonus he also glares at people who look at you for too long)

Makes you feel more confident about yourself, if you say you are ugly or whatever he will have a full TED talk about all the reasons why you are NOT.

Super chill as well, even though he is protective he doesn't care what you do or what you wear, he just wants you to love him and that’s it. Bro does not have any high standards or anything.

Gives the BEST beefiest hugs <3

Just like the others he will also let you be backstage to watch him and he will give you free tickets to every one of his concerts (but maybe not the concert where he sings Your Idol, because he does not want your soul to get eaten)

CONS:

Abby can be a bit pushy sometimes when it comes to you. He wants  you to live the best life alongside him especially since you aren't a demon like him who is restricted because of Gwi-Ma.

All he wants is for you to be happy - and that belief he can take a bit too far

Whenever you are sad he sometimes dismisses your feelings and always says "well at least you aren't a demon!"

Because deep down, he envies you being human, and any negative emotion means Gwi-Ma can just scoop you up into his demon realm at any moment. So he puts it on himself that your happiness is his responsibility and if you are sad he feels like he failed you. He just does not want you to take the path that he did, being a demon. Even small bursts of negativity like a bad work/school day alarms him and he wants to take away your sadness any way he can, including dismissing your feelings and gaslighting you into being okay again. This can annoy you because you are allowed to feel, and the only reason why Abby is doing this is because he wants to protect you. Even when his method of protecting can hurt you.

OK THANK YOU FOR READING MORE HEADCANONS WILL COME OUT SOON THANK YOU!!!

[oddlyunaware]

Idea that the Golden Honmoon works, but instead of killing/harming Rumi or stripping her of her powers it just... turns the demon patterns on her body gold.

This will make for a VERY awkward conversation with Celine later