First impression: Honestly it’s been so long I don’t really remember what I first thought of her… aside from that she (along with Marie) was cute enough to prompt me to get the first game when I was originally going to pass on it. I have been changed forever (for the better? who knows)
Impression now: She’s such a sweetheart, full of love. Callie doesn’t have an evil bone in her body (well, if she had any bones at all). Doesn’t mean she isn’t prone to mischief, though. She’s outgoing and generally loud, but she seems like the sort of person who can pick up how other people are feeling and will tone it down if they don’t seem to be in the mood for her antics (most of the time). Would definitely do her best to cheer someone up if they were down; I feel like sometimes she gives a little too much of herself trying to keep people happy, though (which is likely part of what led to S2).
Favorite moment: Hrrmmmm… honestly, her S1 naughty vs nice dialogue is very memorable (Marie: I’m plenty nice, you know. I care about— | Callie: Yourself? Winning? Insulting me on live TV?) but idk if it’s my favorite… S2 had some good Callie moments (especially after reading the Squid Sister Stories), and I liked her boss fight. S3… I liked how clingy she was with Marie (Callie keep your hands to yourself challenge: impossible), it was cute! The scene where she jumps on Marie was extra good to me ‘cause I headcanon her as being a little taller than her cousin and kind of buff (rip marie).
Idea for a story: Don’t know if I really have any atm… I’d thought about writing something for hypnoshades Callie but. I’m not sure I’ll ever get around to it.
Unpopular opinion: Also not sure I have any? I feel like she’d probably forgive Octavio faster than Marie would after the events of S2, but I think that’s a pretty common opinion. Likely has some Octarian/Octoling friends (side note; her Octarian is also better than Marie’s, partially because of her time with them).
Favorite relationship: MARIE! Package deal, do not separate. Her and Marie have the best dynamic, they compliment each other so well. From their color schemes (black/white) and personalities (peppy/calm), to their squid inspirations (bigfin reef squid, reflects and is drawn to light / firefly squid, casts light) and weapon preferences (roller/charger) they’re perfect opposites of each other— but in the way that they fill in each other’s weak points. My girls………
Favorite headcanon: Gonna cheat since I already mentioned this, but Callie is reflective! Her tentacles and eyes especially, but she’s got spots along her cheeks, shoulders, back, and the outsides of her thighs that make it look like she’s got big glittery patches. As the bigfin reef squid is also attracted to light, I like to think that’s also why she kept putting the hypnoshades back on (aside from gameplay reasons).
