#☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. )

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*he'll get there, don't rush him

#blank under the cut ! #this was very hard because so much of it is not physical like the physical is mostly one(1) category that is y/n #the dark hair/blue eyes is only a square because. once is happenstance twice is coincidence three times is a pattern my son #and the rest is like. phrasing was difficult ;skdfjg;sdljg i kept trying to elaborate #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #could fill out/send in if u wanted but i mostly just wanted to play!

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shut up why is this so cute!!!

#when picrews have options that give me the boy... !!! #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. )

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Nature Aesthetics with a side of Psychoanalysis

Sun

oh, your emotions are contagious. you wear your heart on your sleeve, your feelings on your face, and your thoughts on your tongue - you may have been told to hold it sometimes, but you're not one to take that from people. your friends love you for your energy and passion. when you love something, people know it. when you hate something, they know it tenfold. being around you, as a loved one, is a bask in morning sunlight: warm, comforting, and a celestial hug. being around you, as a not-so-loved one? a sunburn, given your sharp tongue and hot words. remember that you can be a lot to handle for some people, especially those more reserved. sometimes, you need to pace yourself when throwing yourself into commitments and relationships. you're genuine, but it can be hard to adjust to. don't compromise yourself for that, though. be yourself, sun.

#sweet sweet thematic and completely accurate results from a quiz validation #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #my brain doesn't work for tagged/tagging anymore i dunno #free meme economy! take! tag me if u want to!!

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What form would your dæmon take?

Dæmons are the external physical manifestation of a person's "inner-self" that takes the form of an animal. It is separate from and outside its human, despite being an integral part of that person (i.e. they are one entity in two bodies). The animal form reflects the nature of the person. Dæmons have human intelligence, are capable of human speech—regardless of the form they take—and act independently, though they cannot stray far from their human counterparts without significant distress to both. Dæmons are typically a different gender than their humans, though (extremely rarely) share the same; the reason for this is unknown.

—Domestic dog

Your daemon would take the form of a domestic dog! Those who have domestic dog daemons are loyal and service-oriented people who love to be in the presence of others. They offer guidance and protection to those they cherish, though are typically obedient to an individual, cause, or service.

—Golden retriever

Your daemon would take the form of a golden retriever! You are a reliable and supportive individual who loves being there for their friends. More so than others with dog daemons, those with golden retrievers are attuned to other people's feelings and want to be a shoulder to cry on. They're natural givers and have an optimistic perspective on life. When deciding on your daemon's appearance, consider the pattern of your daemon's coat. A more orange-colored golden retriever may indicate someone with more intense emotions, while a paler-colored golden retriever may indicate someone more even-tempered.

tagged: I am in fact starting this, I got it from my personal blog tagging: @tiderider @loetise @detectiveconnor @hvndredstories (Your choice but I'm particularly interested in Connie, Monty, and Matija) @streetslost @trickstercaptain @thecodekeeper @mysticwrit (Also your choice! but I'm very curious about Bree and also Marsali they're just in my thoughts today idk) & anyone who wants to steal this and tag me pretty please do!

#☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #for bonus points pls tell me if you decide to name this theoretical dæmon ((for instance Henry's would be called Elektryona)) #listen im not in charge an i just kind of vaguely built an entire low key au about this because it was just so. like. Yeah. #and probably I will never have need of it but it's been really fun to roll around in my head cause like. I .. #i already knew yknow??? and also i have been watching the show and i just think it's a very interesting and fun concept #i included the crash course on what they are because I have no idea how familiar people are with the series/lore #i personally only know about it because it was Specifically forbidden to me as a child lmfao #im not sure i would have encountered it at all if it had never been Expressly Named in order to be Forbidden

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HATER & ANGST ANTHEMS—3 songs that portray your muse’s negative side of life! Bitter, negative, sad, bad vibes. What songs portray the darker sides of your muse?

Helpless / Bloodlines pt. II — Sir Sly

It's not that I'm lost, I know exactly where I am / I'm in the middle of a mess that I don't understand / Why does it feel like the world's stealing every single thing that I have? / I only got the air in my chest and even that won't last What do I do here? / What do I do here? / What do I do here? / What'll I do if I lose you? / What do I do here? / What do I do here? / What'll I do? / I feel helpless

This is just like. Someone wrote a song about him, like condensed his greatest fears into song form I don't know how this is so about him like this but I have been floored since I found it. I have to keep it in a separate playlist because otherwise it just completely nukes his presence for threads. All confidence absolutely gone. The Bloodlines part also makes me want to cry:

Everything I know is finally gone / The things I had, the ones I love / Again, again / All the words that I had once believed / I'm not sure we'll ever meet / Again, again Waiting on your bloodlines / Waiting on your bloodlines again / How could you make me wait?

This song is really just very much... if you attacked Henry in exactly the way that scares him most. And he gets very uncertain and very little. The little that he has, that 19-years-old quality, he is not just a boy but that boy, that ten year old, is still in there and in some ways is still the one in charge. And this is how he sounds when he is scared.

Rubik's Cube — Athlete

The world is too heavy / Too big for my shoulders / Come take the weight off me now / Thousands of answers / To one simple question / Come take the weight off me now Oh I'm like a kid who just won't let it go / Twisting and turning the colors in rows / I'm so intent to find out what it is / This is my Rubik's Cube / I know I can figure it out

Speaking of him still kind of being driven by his younger self: Rubik's Cube. Man what the hell with Rubik's Cube. Its biggest thing though is actually that it dips into the obsessive side of his nature. Which is something I honestly don't always treat like a fault so much, because I think there's a lot about it that's admirable. He doesn't give up. But also for fuck's sake he doesn't give up. He just won't let go and it's like. I don't know, I feel like it's astonishing it hasn't gotten him killed?? Or driven him mad. It's a flaw and also a large chuck of his charm and did you know: he knows he can figure it out. He knows! he can! figure! it! out!

And I really really want one day to have a song for his like. His can-go-too-far side, his capacity for retaliation and aggression. Sadly I do not really have a song for that right now but what I do have is

Leviathan — Leathermouth

which I think is more effective listened to than read as lyrics so I simply will not put lyrics but I think that's what being possessed is like. It's fine :)

#☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #don't make me tagged/tagging im bad at it i feel like i leave people out i simply want people to do the thing always if they want to #sd;kjfgnwelkrjmglsdkjg;lktg;lkdjg

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Cattell 16-factor Personality Test

Warmth 82% — supportive, comforting

Intellect 50% — instinctive, unstable / cerebral, analytical

Emotional Stability 46% — irritable, moody

Aggressiveness 62% — controlling, tough

Liveliness 86% — wild, fun loving

Dutifulness 30% — untraditional, rebellious

Social Assertiveness 82% — uninhibited, bold

Sensitivity 50% — coarse, tough / touchy, soft

Paranoia 26% — trusting, easy going

Abstractness 50% — practical, regular / strange, imaginative

Introversion 10% — open, friendly

Anxiety 20% — confident, self assured

Openmindedness 64% — curious, exploratory

Independence 10% — outgoing, social

Perfectionism 22% — disorganized, messy

Tension 50% — relaxed, cool / stressed, unsatisfied

tagged: @piraticblood tagging: yes

#henry and his flat 50%s my beloved #(b/c to me like... what is a 50% if not ''a bit of both'' so that is. why those are like that) #i think i've taken this before but if the results aren't this then this one is clearly better #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #☩ alive with the beating of a young heart ( about. ) #i dont have brain for tagging rn it's free quiz real estate

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What Jewel are Your Bones Made Of?

Amber

you hold in your heart fragments of everything that has ever passed through you. the good, the bad, the utterly mundane. ⌾ you catch it all and keep it. ⌾ you have a singular talent for holding on tight ⌾ collector, scavenger, hoarder, keeper ⌾ core: memory

#☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #stole it/steal it! go ham #also can u believe..........it's Amber *and* a suitable series of vibes im drooling

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picrews i can make the boy in!!!! picrews i can whump the boy in ;lksjfg;lkfjg;ldkfj

#th...third? one i felt like had suitable enough choices #i did also edit some of the colors (specifically hair) but shhhh #it's still a win #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. )

[lighthouseborna]

Memories of Childhood

bold all that apply to your muse; tw, contains mentions of abuse / neglect / death / trauma

scraped knees, silent tears in a locked room, slamming doors, pervasive loneliness, a dog barking, rain on a metal roof, flinching at movement, the creak of an old house, forced laughter, wandering in the dark woods, wondering how you made it through, sudden loss, trying to make sense of the noise, hiding what you love to protect it, trying to explain but your words falter, invaded privacy, confusion at the pain, running barefoot in the grass, wondering what you did wrong and coming up with nothing, realizing you aren’t a priority, grass stains on white clothing, trying to earn love you will never have, being threatened over the smallest mistake, secrets you are warned not to share, the feeling of never being good enough, the hope things might someday get better, grief that aches in your bones, childish dares and pranks, the sense that your body isn’t yours, shame and guilt that aren’t yours to carry, sledding down a frozen hill, absentmindedly following snakes through the grass, punching a tree until your knuckles bleed, tears over every dead creature you find, searching out small places you can hide… just in case, climbing the tallest tree so they can’t touch you, the feeling of something tainted under your skin, a curious child told to stop asking, floral dresses, body tensing at approaching footsteps, anger with nowhere to go, brief escapes from the chaos, the purr of a contented cat, taking the blame to keep the peace, being told you’re too sensitive, the creaking springs of a trampoline on a sunny day

#also: never wearing shoes collecting shells and stones and weird little bits n pieces swimming all day long (only coming home for supper) #splinters blisters from learning rigging skills reading all day when the weather is bad exploring thinking he found places no one else has #going on long trips making friends in far away places that he never sees again (like vacation besties) #knowing that something big is happening but not understanding what it is #probably more but i think adding in the tags really sort of defeats the general vibe of these things #☩ chicken on a raft ( dash game. ) #anyway i stole it from ace u do what u want

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What is peculiar about your Soul?

It is ... Bright.

It glitters like a winking star... Occasionally it must be covered with a tarp, so that guests do not lose their vision to its splendor. Many wonder what causes it to behave in such a way... but your collector has no straight answer; even they are unaware. Are you grinning? You can not tell... You lie coiled there in your display, revealing every facet of yourself to marveled onlookers... Your face aches? Why does it ache? Are you grinning?

tagged: @tiderider tagging: @hvndredstories ( Ai! ) @mysticwrit​ (Emma and/or Sam!) @trickstercaptain @thecodekeeper @sihnon / @piraticblood @loetise

#...............................Oh #o.okay. #☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. )

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What color is your aura?

Fire; sunrises, woven blankets, campfires, tigers, whiskey, monarchs, roadtrips.

your essence is fire: you are the bold spirit of adventure. you seek out others who can broaden your horizons; a life best lived is one that's vivacious, but also makes a difference. you are steadfastly committed to your values and do not waver from your opinions. you are the inspirer. you are the opportunist. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of coral, bronze, red, and orange, who share your strong opinions. you are also drawn to the contemplative souls jade and chartreuse, who will help you grow and see the fullness of your vision. however, you may struggle to get along with the opinionated personalities of wine and mauve who act above reproach.

#anyway the result he got was good i was just being nosy s;lfkjg;dlkfjg #☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. ) #uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh also. not to be. a color snob but that's. that's not a color ok ty s;dlkfjgs;dlkjg #like i mean i get it it was a fiery orangey kind of color but by just calling it 'fire' suddenly we're in elemental territory and #with all due respect this is an Air description and Henry is an Air character #air and fire tend to get along and feed into each other but like #Air. Air character.

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𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝—𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝟖-𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 ! 

First of all this is really hard because I have. Four playlists if you don’t count the ones that are dynamic playlists. (and if you do I have (checks notes) .. twelve 🤡) Second of all, I’m gonna cheat. Oh and also these are not in a significant order ok thank you—>

 for the orchestral storytelling vibes:

One Day, Hans Zimmer

You Speak of the Trident, Geoff Zanelli

Run Free, Hans Zimmer

12 Years Later, James Newton Howard

Test Drive, John Powell

From Beneath the Rubble, Harry Lightfoot + Audiomachine

On the Horizon, Brian Tyler

Leap of Faith, Audiomachine

I Wish I Had a Hundred Years, Fernando Velázquez

Sun, Thomas Bergersen

for the ones with reflective lyrics/lyrical themes:

Here I Am, Bryan Adams + Hans Zimmer [lyrics]

Eulogy, Charlie Allen [lyrics]

Wild I Am, Vocal Few [lyrics]

Seven, Sleeping at Last [lyrics]

Rubik’s Cube, Athlete [lyrics]

Fight to Make it Up, Takénobu [lyrics]

Into the Sun, The Parlor Mob [lyrics]

You Can’t Take Me, Bryan Adams [lyrics]

Son, Sleeping at Last [lyrics]

Golden, Farewell Fighter [lyrics]

...and then also if you want to like. take a step back for the lyrics songs so they’re about or to him instead from his perspective you get like

Heirloom

While You Can

The Goodbye Song

and I will limit to three in that category this is already so long (but i dare u....... to see if you can tell why it’s three i dare you)

oh and then also i absolutely must include [ Helpless / Bloodlines pt. II, Sir Sly ] for being the literal? perfect? internal monologue for the possession like I don’t. I don’t understand how it’s this perfect but it is. and it also Does Not go in his general playlist for the same reason because unless I am specifically gearing for miserable Henry I cannot have it playing while I’m trying to write ;lkdjg;lsdkjg and now i’ll stop oh my god

tagged: @trickstercaptain tagging: @khozmoh @hvndredstories (your pick dude i dunno) @piraticblood / @sihnon @dvarapala @darlingflight @paddyfuck @irrfahrer @loetise also I keep editting this to add on to it so HEY YOU yeah, steal it, I have beans for brains I’m sorry I didn’t tag you

#☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. ) #so many of the intrusmentals have that. literally the ''driving'' tempo that is just #you find it in contemporary rock and it's kinda like. one-and-two! one-and-two! in a 2/4 or something like it #12 Years Later builds to this at about 1:20 and Run Free at about 2:20 for really clear examples if you aren't sure what I'm talking about #and are curious! #((run free's is the loudest because of the. the literal Gallop)) #...........and not to keep talking about it but man! man!!!!! #run free at like 3:24 makes me ;lk #wfkf;lellkg;lskd;jg;jgdhh;esj;lfglkj;dsfjg #and then? the key change????? like AHHHHHH #hans zimmer spare me pls #....................................anyway Run Free if you didn't notice #don't @ me about the horse movie content it slaps you're just a coward #and on the lyrics one.......the way a bunch of them have that acoustic (or close to it vibe) except then #some of them just come out absolutely SWINGING #10/10

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𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬.

tagged: @khozmoh tagging: @hvndredstories uhhhhhhhh. I don’t know you pick and also anybody else steal it I used all my brain cells on this apparently and cannot think who else to pick s;fkjg;sljg

origins + family.

full name:  Henry James Turner

date of birth:  12 June

age: verse dependent, typically early to mid twenties

social class: In the one way, working; in another, sort of high class or even royalty; in a third, different way, none at all, because he’s part of something excluded from the understood classes. It’s all very layered.

parents: William Turner II & Elizabeth Swann

siblings:  technically none but also this is verse dependent (Maggie, his younger sister, appears in a couple)

physical + appearance.

height:  6′0″

weight: idk and i’m not gonna dig into charts. He’s sturdy. It surprises some people.

distinguishing features: Tall; not exceedingly so but...tall. He’s got a couple of distinct marks/freckles, in particular the one on his left cheek. The face scar, post canon, probably starts to become a thing. Oh and the necklace, the necklace is probably used to single him out. Also probably his mouthing off is probably enough to consider a distinguishing feature, really.

hair color: Medium brown; lifts to a golden blonde readily, with sun exposure.

eye color: Amber, though it tends to look like a medium brown a lot

what do they consider their best feature?: You know I know he knows that people consider him attractive but I don’t think he has any focal point for it? He’s also not really in the habit of like... dividing himself into parts or pieces that way?? Whether a particular person is more drawn to his eyes or his build or etc. doesn’t change the way that it’s him they consider attractive... if that makes sense?

style of dress/typical outfit(s): Casual and light and comfortable. He’s used to hot, humid climates and his style of dress reflects this; loose, light shirts and functional, nonrestrictive pants is the general ideal. You know what just [take this pinterest link.]

jewelry? tattoos? piercings?: Jewelry! Necklaces, usually gold, and bracelets, typically woven. He doesn’t like rings. [Tattoos.] He has several ear piercings but isn’t likely to get any others; he tends to wear simple gold hoops and the occasional jeweled stud, but not usually anything all that showy.

do they work out/exercise?: Not in like a... “I am going to go specifically work out” sense but he does practice skills that he needs for his (verse dependent but nearly always very physical) job, and as well many of his hobbies are physical in nature. He likes climbing, swimming, surfing, hiking, etc. The closest he gets to a traditional “work out” is sparring, and maybe running. This is not exactly the question but he would find weight lifting boring.

belief +  intellect.

level of self esteem: Confident; that kind that makes him very comfortable, at ease with himself and in a given space. Self-trust more than any ego or pride. Occasionally a bit cocky but usually for the sake of teasing people.

known languages: English, Mandarin, a nameless pidgin language unique to Shipwreck Cove, some Malay, and Latin -> from the Latin, guesses at Romance languages. He reads English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew.

gifts/talents: Unironically he is lucky. He is gifted with luck. I don’t know if it’s anything supernatural but it sure is a thing.

how do they deal with stress?: I think? Hard to get him to Stressed™ but when you do he is SO jittery and will look for an outlet for all that anxious energy. Generally his focus is on (re)solving the matter as quickly as possible to alleviate the stress. Distractions here aren’t really his thing. The longer something takes to resolve, the more likely he is to get overwhelmed; the more overwhelmed, the more irritable and impatient. (Which is hard for him to immediately recognize but when called out on it always takes note and steps down, tries to recenter.)

what do they do when upset?:  Upset-sad tends to see him withdrawing to varying degrees, depending on how bad things are. He guards his hurts to work through them on his own, if he can, which usually involves some reflection and an idle task to occupy his hands (sketching, tying knots, very very rarely he’ll organize/rearrange things) while he thinks. Upset-angry tends to lead to things like arguments, sometimes fights. If he’s been steered away from picking a fight he might look for something physical to do, climbing running or swimming. Upset-panic sends him looking for reassurance; sometimes in the form of grounding experiences, sometimes in the form of distractions (especially when grounding just doesn’t seem to be working.)

do they believe in happy endings?: So much

how do they feel about asking for help?: That.. not that he shouldn’t, exactly, but he won’t unless he believes he cannot do something alone. Sometimes his judgement on this front is skewed and you have to insist on helping him anyway. This applies more to his emotional distress than anything else; he more readily accepts physical assistance and advice for planning than he will share emotional turmoil.

optimist or pessimist: Optimist

extrovert or introvert: Extrovert

leader or follower: He’s capable of leading, and in fact has a charm of warmth and clear, straightforward nature that would lend very well to a leadership role, galvanizing others toward him and toward action, and his headstrong nature lends to him making decisions rather than following orders. At the same time, his focus tends to be narrow (on ‘the little guy’ instead of the big picture) and his decisions often emotion driven, rash, chaotic. He often avoids and rejects leadership roles he is presented with. The general consensus seems to be somewhere in the middle: you want him somewhere where his passion and draw will be seen, heard, and he has the means to make impactful decisions, but you don’t want him in charge of everything or the first face you put forward in your diplomacy situations. You thank whatever god you pray to that he doesn’t want to topple you, because between his own strength and the people who would rally behind him, you would lose. It’s unclear if he knows this about himself.

makes decisions based mostly on emotions, or on logic?: Emotions all day every day. Keep your logic an statistics, he has no need of them.

spontaneous or planner: Loose plans sometimes, sometimes some very strict intentions, but ultimately more spontaneous decision maker.

thinker or doer: Doer! Dabbles in being a thinker, loves to ask questions, far more driven to do things about what he learned than continue to ponder.

organized or messy: Mmmm I. Would say organized, in the sense that things have places. I would not call him neat, however.

worrier or carefree: ...This is one of those ones where “Yes.” Carefree in regard to what a lot of people think he should worry about, worrier for his people to such extent you can easily use it against him.

artistic?: He’s got an eye for forms and a marked ability to sketch, but no desire to hone the craft or engage with it that much. Curious to learn about how others around him view art but not inclined to participate on his own. [He would not, really, consider storytelling an art.]

mathematical?:  In almost strictly a ...geometric? forms-in-space fashion, spatial relationships, which he applies almost exclusively to sailing. He’s still (always) learning but he’s a steadfast navigator, relying on relative positions between bodies of land and his knowledge of currents, how far they extend, what direction they push you, etc. He doesn’t tend to think of it as mathematics. [”If we started at point A, sailed for X time, and Y is the current that hasn’t picked us up yet, then we’re between A and B here, and it’ll take another three days to get there.” It’s math, calculative, but it’s sailing. And notably all mental, he’ll never pull out a pencil to gauge distances.]

sex + intimacy.

current marital/relationship/sexual status: verse dependent but he really does seem to pick up casual or undefined relationships easily

sexual orientation (is it something they question or a secret): Prefers to describe it as fluid. I don’t know if he knows this in a fully aware fashion but it is (in a like.. 55/45 fashion) masculine-leaning. He doesn’t view attraction as something simply boiled down into an appearance or a trait or one something to label, but a question of yes or no; and that is also an answer that can change over time, or through connection, or simply because the answer changes. He does not question his attractions, he likes who he likes and wants who he wants, and does not care for anyone elses’ opinion on the matter save for the person he likes and wants. It is not... a secret, but he is capable of discretion. For instance, he knows better (esp. main verse) than to flaunt his interest in men before someone who could and would view it a transgression worth killing or imprisoning him for, but he is not shamed by their disapproval. Again; he doesn’t care what anyone has to say about it. It is how he is and that’s the simple fact of it.

views on sex (one night stands, promiscuity, etc): Very (very) sex-positive. Does not attach any particularly intense value to it in the sense of ‘saving’ or reserving it for deep emotional connections. It...... is fun. And a bit of a game, in many regards. That said, he knows full well it can also be very intimate and something to connect to someone with; there’s a lot of views on it and he doesn’t necessarily fully agree or disagree with any of them. He himself is more prone to familiar partners (more fun when you know each other’s preferences better) than offhand one night stands, but certainly does not object to one-off encounters.

ever been in love?: He’s definitely been intensely infatuated a few times, but nothing, I think, that lasted long enough to build into love™; lots of potential, always(!) honest dedication and good will, but I do not think it’s ever gotten all the way there

do they fall in love easily?:  He is.. quite romantic in a sort of off-kilter way, and quite capable of forming crushes quickly, yes. He can build an interest before he’s even spoken with someone to be sure.

do they desire marriage and/or children in their future?: He has meh feelings about marriage. It’s complex but the short version is that he doesn’t think a person needs to be married to care for someone and share a life with them, and isn’t planning any such thing. He is still at a place where having children just literally has not occurred to him. It’s not that he does or doesn’t want them, he just... he’s not thought about it at all, really.

thoughts on public displays of affection?: He has no specific desire to start games in public, but he does have a little bit of that desire to show a partner off, and is prone to more tame gestures like hand holding and hugging, kissing, etc. Don’t start games you don’t really want to play, he will play them. He does not care who is looking. (Well. No ok he would behave if his parents were looking ;sdkfjg;sldkjfg)

how do they show affection/love to their partner?: Lots of physical gestures and physical nearness. Also very attentive and wants to offer to do things, go places, etc. for them. Mostly just wants... to share. Time and physical closeness and stories and jokes and-- Just. To be with them.

relationships.

social habits (popular, loner, some close friends, makes friends and then quickly drops them): Very friendly and warm in a genuine fashion, but while his circle of acquaintances tends to be large, his circle of friends is much smaller. A lot of people probably consider him ‘friend’ and even aren’t wrong, he is friend to them, but it is also very true that there is an inner circle and it’s firm and exclusive. Tends to be somewhat divisive; for everyone who finds him charming and accessible, there is someone who finds him grating and unpleasant.

how do they treat others (politely, rudely, keep at distance, etc)?:  Broadly, with kindness and/or respect until given a reason to treat them otherwise. He very very very rarely holds grudges, but those who find themselves on the end of one will find him closed off and terse, sometimes snappy.

argue or avoid conflict?: I don’t care for the way this contextualizes being confrontational as being argumentative, but that said argue for sure. He’s not going to try to start shit at every turn, it’s not picking things apart just to watch chaos ensue, but he has opinions and views he is confident in and will voice them. He is not the type to bite his tongue for the sake of being viewed favorably or maintaining some arbitrary nicety.

secrets.

dreams: I. Maybe the fact he doesn’t... really have one, now? He doesn’t know what to do with himself.

greatest fears: Possession— being used to hurt his people. Inflicting that damage. Even if/when they know it isn’t really him it just... No. Nope, no. He’s very afraid that there is... something sort of left behind and that it will, one day, take him over again. It’s founded mostly in anxiety and repression of the trauma. Mostly. :)

biggest regret: uhhhhh. Maybe like................... that it got to the point where breaking the trident was the only thing he could think to do? Not exactly that he did it, but that it had such a fallout (in. my verse I don’t talk about that is. Canon sweeps this under the rug s;lkdfjg;lsdjg)

what they most want  to change about their current life?: Nah we’ve crossed that bridge, he’s good. He’s not so stoked about the residual possession stuff but he wouldn’t trade it away because that would mean he hadn’t been successful, y’know?

likes + dislikes.

hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking/exploring, swimming, chart making, reading and translating old stories, collecting things tied to curses and myths

indoors or outdoors?: Outdoors. Like sleep-outside levels of outdoors.

favorite color: Seems to favor blues and greens.

favorite smell: Sea wind. Brewing tea. Spicy food.

favorite and least favorite food: Curry! Loves a good curry. Least favorite probably something barely-digestible like hardtack.

coffee or tea?: Tea.

favorite type of weather: Sunny, breezy days, probably, but he’s partial to a good thunderstorm too.

favorite form of entertainment: Physical activity that offers him some sort of challenge, that he can improve at. He likes stories; books, sure, but especially stories told person-to-person.

how do they feel about traveling?: Yes please; too stationary too long tends to make him itchy. But he does, also, like having a home to go back to.

what sort of gifts do they like?: Whatever made a person think of him. It teaches him a lot, to see what a person presents him with in a “I thought of you” moment.

drugs + alcohol.

thoughts on drugs and alcohol: He considers them separate from each other. He is comfortable with alcohol and known to, from time to time, get a bit drunk and silly. He is not comfortable with drugs and has not tried them- he is under the view that they divorce a person from their autonomy, and his view is therefore strongly negative in regards to participating. He has.. a view on people who use them that isn’t strictly negative but isn’t exactly positive either. He does not approve, but he will generally live and let live (but he might pull a face about it.)

do they smoke? If so, do they want to quit?: Does not smoke and would not start.

have they ever tried other drugs (which, what happened, consequences): Nope, no thanks.

do they have any addictions?: I...don’t think so? Definitely not to any substances and I cannot think of any particular behaviors either.

other details.

most important/defining event in life to date: You know I really think it’s the sinking-himself-onto-the-mythic-ship-his-father-captains...captained? At any rate, it’s very indicative of him as a person. They were smart to introduce him to us that way.

daily routine: respectfully i just do not want to think through how to answer this. I also vaguely think he probably doesn’t really keep a schedule, though? Maybe a daily habit or two.

typical Saturday night: ;lskjd;gldjg verse dependent. He’s not really a go-to-a-party type of person but he also likes to socialize. Maybe going somewhere with a friend? Occasional hookup definitely a thing.

what is home like (messy, neat, sparse): Hearkening back to the “organized but not neat” question, think distinct lived-in vibes. Usually clean, but not spotless. Usually somewhat organized, but not neatly pressed or presented. Absolutely no pretense, he does not live in a catalogue. There’s a very visible quality to it- you can look at his space and sort of see what he’s been thinking about, what he’s been pursuing, where he’s been sitting to study (papers and reference on the table), which seat is the one he like to read in (there is a small stack of books nearby). His spaces also tend to be very warm and inviting, a place you are definitely welcome to come in and sit down. There’s a cat around somewhere and you can tell (in a good way not a stinky way s;dfljgs;lkj). There is at least once surface dedicated to “I will organize this later” that tends more toward chaos sometimes, but he always circles around to actually organizing it.

pets? if not, do they want any?: Most verses he has a cat, of the variety where he opened his window and a cat let itself in and stayed. He calls the cat Poseidon because he thinks he’s funny.

can they hold their breath for a long time?:  ..probably?

do they know how to swim?: Like a fish.

can they cook (if so, how well and do they enjoy it)?: In theory. In practice he doesn’t usually have a lot of experience (the verse determines how much) and while he’s not a burns-water-trying-to-boil-it type, he wouldn’t be very comfortable attempting anything complex. He probably has a handful of simple things he can cook well and otherwise he’s more likely to pick up takeout or make himself at home in a local restaurant’s dining room (where they know him by name.)

#☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. ) #☩ there's a light that never goes out ( HEADCANON. )

[lighthouseborna]

YOUR  MUSE  AS  A  DEITY .

RULES : think carefully about your character and their development through their journey  ( canon or oc )  within their story.  fill out the chart and tag whoever you want! repost, do not reblog.

DEITY OF : He is sometimes considered a trickster god, sometimes called a favorite of the heavens, but regardless of the mythology at work he is always attributed as a god of luck & opportunity, second chances, and reprisals. A somewhat karmic deity, if you like (it is not often that acts will be met with a definitive moral judgement, but they will always be answered.) He deals in the unlikely, the ‘impossible’, and it is said he will aid in the hour of your greatest need if you have honored his nature.         In a secondary aspect, he is a family god, and as the child of a goddess of love / life and her mortal husband who was elevated to status as a deity of the afterlife, he is considered a bridge of the divine and mundane as well as life and death, and thus god of the in between and dichotomous. Often the mythology surrounding him is confused, claiming many ‘opposites’ as divine aspects of his nature simultaneously: light and dark, life and death, divinity and mortality, luck and misfortune, etc.         His realm of action seems to be anything that could, even arguably, be called “between” something- his potential invocation therefore almost limitless, yet rarely grandiose in fashion. His ability to effect outcomes makes him both the darling and bane of other deities. Save, of course, fate; his very nemesis in her fixed nature. Invariably, luck and fate regard each other with distaste. Myths frequently see him interfering in the fated ongoings of both the mortal and divine worlds, often for no other reason than to foil her machinations.

ASSOCIATED WITH : Optimism & inspired, autonomous action; unexpected victory; the wind in its constant inconsistency, capable and impetuous; sunrise and sunset; retellings of old stories with new characters or endings; coming-of-age / adolescence; setting out to make a life for oneself that is a new thing and yet connected to those that came before and surround; defiance; journeys; coastlines, especially those given to cliffsides, where land and sea and sky all meet in the same fashion that the divine world and mundane world meet and crush against each other, the same way life and death touch at their edges; some say honesty, with others and especially oneself, even if it is an unpleasant truth – others insist trickery and deception, to push tidings into your favor (the very few who acknowledge both are his closest and most devout followers.)

SACRED PLANTS : None recognized in an official capacity, though there are myths that claim he has a particular fondness for orchids, lemon blossoms, and plumeria if you’re hoping for a bit of bribery.

SACRED STONES / GEMS : Any stone plucked from the waters edge and carried with you to your next stopping place is said to bring luck, as they are taken from a “between” space and can be used in prayer to gain his attention. In particular, stones found by the waterside which have holes in them (hag stones) as they are said to reveal those who would betray you if you look through them. Certain devout factions consider amber and citrine sacred, that either will lend you his eye for opportunity, and use them in jewelry and tokens as well as the construction of likenesses.         Tiger’s eye, tied to a myth in which he is said to have crossed the boundary into death and back again whilst afflicted by a turn of fate that rendered him mortal, is said to offer protection. It is commonly worn as a pendant or bracelet (sometimes in combination yellow agate and obsidian; gems associated with his mother and father respectively.)

SACRED ANIMAL:  Cats, who are known to walk the line between the domestic and mysterious - watchful, studious sages and yet playful, mischievous spirits - who are adaptable and considered both lucky and unlucky in different forms - individual and varied in temperament but ultimately social and devoted creatures when allowed to be true to their nature. He is never depicted as a cat, but they are said to “walk with him” between the boundaries of worlds; they are blessed with their ‘nine-lives’ as his favored creatures, gifted these many chances to live with fervor and spite those who would quell their curiosity. They are said to act as emissaries and messengers, watching and listening for the boy god who was kind to them when no other creature would be. Take in and/or care for local strays to be viewed favorably.

COLORS :  gold, bronze, tan, teal & deep sea green

FOOD : Any offering of food is considered divine, but rather than set it aside, or on an altar, share it. It is the companionship and care of looking after another (defying the arguable certainty of dissolution and/or the fate of isolated individuals to falter) which is divine. Meetings to avert war or reach new peace are often held over banquets in this spirit: that, in sharing and appeasing luck, opposing parties will prevent a conflict fate may have spun.

SCENTS : Sandalwood and palm; line-dried clothing; linen and cotton; sweet wild fruit and flowers; the wind that comes in off of the sea or down from a mountain, carrying the promise of possibility.

ACCEPTED OFFERINGS : An honest address – speak to and call upon him as you would a friend, for assistance in times of need yes, but also conversation and companionship; stories, especially detailing a stroke of luck or enduring resistance. Items from your past which you have outgrown in some form but which deserve to be remembered and/or honored are common. Drinks like tea and alcohol, particularly dark or spiced rum and wine. Though sharing food with others is generally the more divine action, some still offer foods: common offerings are food rich with spices, breads, and mangoes or other fruits.

WAYS TO HONOR : Protecting and honoring your loved ones, making yourself available for their benefit and accepting aid from them in turn; dealing honestly with both friend and foe, but most importantly yourself; using every tool available to you to carve your path forward; trusting and acknowledging luck, optimism, and hope; valuing second chances; embracing past mistakes to better understand oneself and move forward. Invoke his name to uplift yourself and others and celebrate the life you live; invoke his name in a moment of risk, hoping for the best; invoke his name in the answering of something that was done to you or loved ones, ‘good’ or ‘bad’,  meeting head on with the things in your path, making active choices rather than waiting to see what others (or fate) will do in your stead.         Though sometimes regarded as a fickle deity, his loyalty to his family is a hallmark of several myths, and there are many family traditions linked to his name and image. It is said any traveler who leaves a message for their family at one of his alters will have their message carried back by the god himself through the routes between worlds - the same way he carries message between his parents who, due to their disparate realms of rule, cannot often see each other. This, despite the appearance of treating a god like a mail service, is considered both honorable and a form of offering.

tagged: I wasn’t, but @tiderider reminded me of it tagging: nobody because it’s a very if-you’re-feeling-it meme, in my opinion? You should if it’s interesting to you, though, it’s a fun lens to look at your character through!

#i have had this partially done in a drafting space for like #literally a year? at least #and chey reminded me of it and so i dusted it off and here we are #☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. ) #also this was really fun and #☩ the thing with a sharp beak beneath all those feathers ( T.H.R.E.W. )

[lighthouseborna]

𝐃𝐒𝐌  𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄  𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓

Hypomaniac.

Your test scores suggest that your personality style entails: A high energy level and buoyant manner whereby you drive yourself into an overly animated, over-expressive, scattered, and manic state. Being full of optimism and hope, you experience strong positive affects at anything you do and feel confident that you can work for hours on end, without ever giving way to fatigue. While your projects are initially ingenious, chaos tends to ensue when you are left to your own devices, without the guidance of others. Excitable and zealous, you are restlessly active, rash, and easily worked up. Humorous, witty, and cheery, few people would ever recognize that one reason for your high-spirited facade is an unconscious defense that serves to ward off those nagging fears of anxiety and depression that seem to follow you wherever you go.

HYPOMANIC:  86% HISTRIONIC:  71% SADISTIC:  43% NEGATIVISTIC:  43% COMPULSIVE:  29% NARCISSISTIC:  14% DEPRESSIVE:  14% BORDERLINE:  14% SCHIZOTYPAL:  14% DEPENDENT:  14% PARANOID:  0% AVOIDANT:  0% MASOCHISTIC:  0% SCHIZOID:  0% ANTISOCIAL:  0%

#the way this quiz will go ''you manipulate people'' if you give the ''i am sociable and thrive around others'' answers s;dlkfjg;sdlkjfg #how DARE you enjoy company obviously you are here to command attention to the point of manipulating your audiences!!!!!! #massive grain of salt with this one but nevertheless fun and it did say ''@henry pls relax'' so yknow #it amplifies negatives & gives a bad faith take of his nature but really in a.....hyperbolic? inflammatory?? fashion it's not... /wrong/ #☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. ) #((and i do mean an absolutely MASSIVE grain of salt and that you should only take this for fun as I think it has #zero to actually say about a real person in a genuine fashion do not take this for yourself and let it lie to you #because it Will))

[lighthouseborna]

Where Do You Feel At Home?

Where you are encouraged.

you're certain, you're convinced. you've built yourself up from the ground. it's not that you want to be encouraged to reach a distant goal or take some humble wobbly steps forward. you want to be encouraged in the decisions that you made for yourself. you want them to recognize that you know what's good for you. you don't need essays of advice or hugs the last for hours, you're satisfied with a couple of words and a look of recognition in their eyes, a friendly push in your back, a chuckle. you simply want to be recognized for your hard work. because it has been hard, hasn't it? it's okay to admit that, i know you know but i want to remind you regardless. because damn, it hasn't been easy whatsoever. yet there's a fire inside of you, a drive to keep going forward. do you know where you're going half of the time? are you endlessly chasing that moment of clarity you feel in the Exact second you make a decision, before doubt sets in? i say keep going, people like you are those who want to try, regardless of anything, to at least try. bruised knees, a twisted ankle but still, your flame, your hope. i think we might need you more than ever now. you take what's small, what's painful to touch and you embrace it, translate it. you blow your fire into it and watch it rise from the ashes and fly through the sky like fireworks. to know what you know, to feel what you feel, you care about the journey. you're an advocate for kindness and the power of rebirth. you find meaning in finding meaning and you hope people find meaning in you. that they do, without a shadow of a doubt, they do.

#inchresting.... ..... ......................... #thoughts abt...headswat. #☩ chicken on a raft ( DASH GAME. )