so, i have some thoughts. i feel like the game doesn't explore doey much, so i'm gonna take that as an opportunity to stretch him a lil.
in short, i see him as neither one whole nor 3 kids in a trench coat, but something in the middle of the two: a grown up who never really got to experience a proper childhood, the 3 originals in a blend with each other.
the time between creation and game events likely is enough for them to learn how to cooperate (up until. yknow). collectively or individually though, goddamn they need therapy
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1st image:
point at head with teeth peeking: teeth may show more subtly, particularly when mischevious
point at hat: hat always at an angle
point at hand: stubby hands omg <3
point at neck: neck constantly bent in some fashion
Generally friendly and curious, may be more closed off and bitter if kevin is more dominant.
Collectively an adult due to passage of time and gaining experience, but still retains some more childish traits due to isolation from outside world and trauma, both collective and individual (holy shit do they need therapy).
Parts operate more or less seamlessly, but depending on situation some may show more or less of their traits.
When stressed, cooperation between parts may break down.
2nd image:
Kevin
present strongest when angry, most of anger processing goes through him.
not actually angry/cranky all of the time though, just a bit more gruff/edgy compared to the other two. tends to show teeth when talking.
over the years learned to control his rage better, can redirect it into being a bit of a troll w/ the others
understandably, safe haven's destruction made him revert and lose all restraint, resulting in lashing out, mixed with extreme emotions from others.
Jack
loved doey strongest before conversion (rip), as such expressions tend to default to his
learned to cope with constantly fighting for survival by cracking jokes and being more optimistic
present strongest when happy, may speak more childishly when in distress or comfortable
reverts into reliving trauma of death and family loss with safe haven's destruction
Matt
present strongest when focused on the leader role, strikes a balance between kevin and jack
through time learned to focus more on necessary action rather than allowing to succumb to past guilt
definitely still very stressed out from responsibility, especially after poppy leaving, learned not to show it through cooperation with kevin and jack
safe haven's destruction just plunges him straight into a guilt spiral
Note pointing at bottom notes for each: safe haven's destruction is a massively traumatic event for them, resulting in the three regressing into child selves from distress, mixed in with emotions from individual traumatic memories
100% lore accurate visualisation of the warp gods trying to corrupt Sanguinius into chaos undivided right after he died, they collectively decided to share for once...
"Blood for the blood god!"
"Oh forget it, blood for YOU, when's the last time you've indulged in something? Playing martyr must surely go stale."
"I could offer you certainty, visions of a future you'd truly desire, a cure for your sons' afflictions.."
"I will love you as who you are, i will embrace and adore you, down to your rotten core"
If I tell you this is a horror dance number it still won't prepare you. That last move was so terrifying even the judge was like "Let go! Let go!" If you told me they're actually possessed I'd believe you.
The music is a remix of the song Mere Dholna from the Bollywood movie Bhool Bhulaiyya, a remake of the classic Malayalam horror-comedy Manichitrathazhu. It's about a young bride that seemingly becomes possessed of Manjulika, a dancer of the ancient royal court whose tragic death has turned her into a vengeful spirit, one who evokes the wrath of the goddess Durga Kali. In the iconic scene that is repeated across remakes, the groom and his family discover his bride dancing in the dead of night in a manic, disassociative fugue, wearing a moth-eaten dancer's costume and a face smeared in kohl, ash and vermilion. She's hallucinating that she's Manjulika dancing carefree for the court with her lover. The upbeat music is deliberately incongruous with the pathos and creepiness of the scene in reality, especially as it crescendos in the bride's head to the moment when the king decapitates Manjulika's beloved in a fit of jealous rage.
This specific number is by the all-male troupe B Unique, performed for the Indian reality talent contest Hunabaarz. It's a modern fusion based on Bharatnatyam that turns up the creep factor by 200% and is basically a showcase of contortionism and synchronicity. One of the most perfectly choreographed and executed dances I have ever seen. Truly incredible!
The group is still taking their work across the world's talent shows. And yes, that guy is hypermobile enough to do that with his neck. XD
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