#primotrivia

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I saw a poem, by Althea Davis, which reminded me of Primotalii. I think he’d feel a very close-to-home empathy towards animals that died for reasons completely out of their control. After all, he, too, is an animal doomed to die by something out of his control. A pointless, meaningless death, at the hands of another… it’s everything he’s trying to avoid.

It’s honestly fascinating how Primotalii’s morals and ethics have evolved since his initial creation. He originally was very morally grey and ambiguous, committed solely to his own entertainment, doing whatever it takes to stave off his curse, regardless of who he has to harm to do so.

But now? He has a moral code that has been molded around his curse. He’s more empathetic than he ever was intended to be. On one hand, I feel like it takes away from the intrigue of a potential character that’s so bullheaded and self-centred, but on the other hand it makes him a much more rounded and believable person.

Yes, initially, he didn’t really hurt people out of an actively mean spirit either… he was just doing what it takes to keep his curse away. But now he has standards for himself lol lol

Primotalii won’t hurt anyone who doesn’t harm another. He won’t take away that control over their life. That’s senseless, and not cool, and therefore no fun!

He still lives for himself, yes, but he can’t help but see the way his own character echoes in the eyes of animals, scared and doomed to a fate beyond their understanding.

Having to live like him… He wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.

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I feel bonita <3333

Primotalii probably doesn’t care for what he’s wearing as long as he can move freely, and the textures aren’t annoying. Which is the excuse I’m using for making the dress slit ♥️♥️

(…he absolutely would’ve ripped through the dress without it. there’s some merit to my homosexual decision making !!!!)

He doesn’t like drinking that much! Hates being under the influence. Which sucks because I think he could use the relief … but his focus on keeping control over himself makes it so that getting any bit inebriated just causes way more stress 🥲🥲

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Everything in Primotalii manifests physically. His nerves, excitement, focus — they all run vividly through his body. Even if it sometimes might not be noticeable, it’s common for him to be shaking or swaying or tapping, so on and so forth, fidgeting in one way or another. His tail also tends to curl in response to intense feelings.

In designs where he has spines running along his back, such as in the attached image, they can stand on edge or fold into his body according to his emotions as well.

For those with sound-based disorders, his clicking or tapping could be bothersome, but if you tell him of your discomfort, he’ll try his best to be mindful around you.

He often doesn’t realize he’s fidgeting in the first place!

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Primotalii is not someone who will follow the orders of others.

He only does what he wants to do. Primotalii wants to be the only one in control of himself. You have to hope you’re lucky, in that his desires will overlap with yours enough so that he chooses to listen to your words. If you think your argument or reasoning is convincing, you can give that a shot. But no amount of authority or pressure will make him fold.

Primotalii is very particular on the topic of control and freedom.

Having been cursed by the Witch in the way he had, he was stripped of the true ability to control his life from the very beginning. Every moment since then, every action, every day is run with the intent to spite the Witch and take as much control back.

This starts with staying alive and sane.

…and continues on to mean — live your life as you want to, and not anyone else.

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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

…is Primotalii’s main guide to life. He’ll accept and face any consequence of his decisions head-on!

But, he applies this line of thinking to others, as well. Your own actions should be equivalent to what you’re willing to face, is essentially how he sees it.

Hurt someone? Be open to being hurt in kind. Kill someone? Well, you’re simply asking for what happens to you. Only do what you’re willing to have done to you. He has no qualms against hurting those who have done unsavoury things — because they signed up for this game, willingly.

He’s annoying and a total nuisance, but he wouldn’t truly harm someone who never dabbled into anything harmful themselves. Now, he doesn’t think he’s a moral person — it just feels logical. Fair. Why involve someone in a game they never wanted to play? Again, it all comes back to personal freedom, with Primotalii. To control.

(This is why, despite having all the reasons to empathize with and enjoy Burning Spice, he has quite a distaste for the man. Burning Spice is indiscriminate, razing down anyone who comes into his path… and Primotalii thinks that’s just really, really lame.)

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Primotalii has really unstable eating patterns!

Sometimes, he can vacuum down food in seconds, and other times, he can’t even handle getting a crumb down. His weight fluctuates a bit due to it.

In Endings where he breaks free of the curse, he gains more weight and becomes considerably stronger. He already is quite strong, but the consistent proper nutrients allow his body and musculature to properly develops.

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Primotalii moves like a crazy man like U better watch out before he hits the

seconds before charging into you at full speed with a headbutt like a coked up ram 😭😭

Okay but genuinely! He does tend to have very animalistic movements. Tilts his head like a dog when confused. Often is bent over a bit, and legs spread unevenly, even when standing neutral, as if always ready to move at the drop of a hat. I’ll draw what I mean, eventually.

He’s all about momentum when he moves. Surprisingly fluid movement if unobstructed.

He also will sometimes parrot other people’s body movements, even if he doesn’t realize it.

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Primotalii is a visual and kinaesthetic learner.

He’s good at copying physical skills after watching them, and learns best when he gets to have a hands-on experience.

This won’t stop him from trying to read, though!