• - Random Fact about Muse
Manah's inability to relate to humanity came from a personal experience of mine. My girlfriend, in particular, struggles with this very ideal that she was born in the wrong body, and I wanted to understand and explore this aspect of being born wrong.
Many people disregard this trait as silly, or someone having an overly active imagination, but I feel its very real. And the more I explored this aspect with my character, the more I realized I feel the exact same way.
It's like someone who feels they are the wrong gender; we understand that we are what we are, but it doesn't change the fact that we don't feel right in it. That our minds have been made a different way, or our souls.
I put this same struggle with Manah, and I'd actually like to explore it more now that I'm out of Shepard's mold. I have the opportunity to roleplay it from the ground up, and really build on it. And I personally think it's a strong and important part of her character.
◘ - Random Fact about Mun
I have an extremely low tolerance for being used or abused. Much of my earlier life was experiences of being bullied and harassed to the point where I thought about suicidal thoughts and began to lash out in rage. This is probably where I can relate most to Manah, and how I can portray her outbursts so well -- or maybe too well?
Many people respond to things in many, many different ways, and I don't think people understand there are people who just respond with unreasonable rage and vengeance that its scary. I used to be one of those people.
Instead of shying away from this aspect of my life, I have implemented this into my writing; and I explore why rage happens, why its so intense and how volatile it can be. It can help mold people; and when I got help, it molded me into who I am today.
