#oc: kintsugi

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My laptop still has not returned from getting the fan replaced 😔

So I stole my mom’s laptop so I could draw Kintsugi in MSPaint. Maybe I’ll do an Ada later if my computer isn’t fixed soon

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Some day I’ll be able to do my digital art again

In the mean time, Kintsugi brain rot upon ye

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Almost forgot to post this 😱

Was messing around in my sketchbook last night, since my laptop fan is being way too loud, so I decided to attempt to draw Kintsugi’s Oni form

But less Lego lol

I’d change some thing probably if this was digital, but I like how they came out for the most part

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What if I decided to share Kintsugi again because I went back and did a design for when they were a child? And also cause I've been figuring stuff out about them

Kintsugi (They/Them, Any) Born to a human mother and Oni father in one of the many small villages surrounding Ninjago City, Kintsugi may as well have been a pure-blooded Oni for all appearances. Their human side really only made itself known by greatly increasing the difficulty of shapeshifting: their body fighting against what should have been the inherent ability to change shape leaving behind the golden crack-like scars which would inspire their name.

Despite their difficulty with shapeshifting, they are much more comfortable with their human form than their natural state. They never had the opportunity to get to know their father, as the Oni was found dead under mysterious circumstances when Kintsugi was still young, so they ultimately feel much closer to the human half of their ancestry.

At a young age, Kintsugi and their mother moved to Ninjago City proper, where they met Mystake. The elderly tea shop owner would often help Kintsugi with mastering their shape changing, and in return Kintsugi would help out around the store. As time went on the two became closer and they began to see her as a sort of grandmotherly figure, considering her part of the family.

After the events of Hunted, Kintsugi took it upon themself to continue running Mystake’s shop, despite their grief. One day while moving new stock into the store, they found a girl aimlessly wandering the streets, clearly lost and fascinated by everything. Worried for her safety, they invited her into the shop.

From that point on, the girl would come by every day to ask about life in the city. It didn’t take long for her to declare they were best friends and start doing small jobs around the shop. Ada, as she had introduced herself, became a fixture of the neighborhood. It was an incident where she wound up very nearly destroyed that revealed she was actually a Nindroid, and led to Kintsugi telling her about being half Oni.

After the Oni invasion, they expected her to be scared of them and leave, but instead she continued to insist they were the best of friends. After that, the two moved in together to better keep an eye out for each other’s safety.

Other: -For some reason, Kintsugi most struggles to properly shapeshift their teeth. As a result, they learned not to show their teeth too much when emoting, for fear of their fangs startling people. They start to loosen up about this after Ada learns their true nature. -They tend to use their human form as a sort of “outfit”. Something that’s used during the day and when around people. Despite the human form being more comfortable, they revert to their true form when relaxing at home. -Doesn’t actually care for the taste of tea, so is never sure what to do when customers ask for recommendations. -Has no interest in relationships beyond the platonic. -Is a descendant of an Elemental Master of Chaos on their mother's side, but due to past events, the element has been removed from circulation and is no longer passed on.

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Would ur oni boi stare at 2 very similar boxes of tea not being sure where each goes

As long as the boxes are clearly labeled, Kintsugi would have no trouble telling them apart. Thankfully for them, as cluttered as the place could be, most of Mystake’s wares were clearly labeled and where they should be.

When it comes to loose tea leaves or telling different kinds apart by taste, it’s a lost cause. They can’t tell the loose leaves apart, and they’re not about to go drinking any tea, even if it did help identify what it is

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🌱— Kintsugi

🐰— Ada

🍪 — Elias

Ooo... Had to do some deep think on this

🌱 - Share one of this oc’s early memories.

Kintsugi doesn't have many memories of their father, since he disappeared when they were pretty young. One of the few memories they do have is of being taken to Ninjago City to meet one of their father's friends. Kintsugi asked to taste their dad's tea and proceeded to spit it out on their host. Thankfully, Mystake didn't seem to mind. Finding it more funny than anything.

🐰 - How huggable is this oc?

Ada's metal body might not make for the most comfortable hugs out there, but she's more or less made herself the designated cuddle buddy for her friend group anyway. She's much more likely to be the one initiating the hug than receiving it though. Ada doesn't really mind this, she knows her friends lover her just as much as she loves them, they just show it differently and her hugs are very much appreciated.

🍪 - What are their favorite scents?

Elias doesn't often seek out specific scents, but there are definitely some that carry with them the feelings of comfort or nostalgia: the pages of a brand new comic book, takeout from Chen's Noodle House, and the must of his uncle's old dojo. Lately he finds himself enjoying the smells of steeping tea.

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The babies

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Decided to color the drawing from last night :]