#oc: jabberjam

[thedragonchilde]

A little project I've been working on for ages: all my Cats OCs, with their respective three words, and a pose that reflects their preferred dance style and/or personality.

($25 if you want something like this for yours, hit me up)

#cats the musical #my art #alcohol marker #cats oc #jellicle oc #cats the musical oc #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #oc: jessifer jules #oc: jabberjam #oc: shuckleford #oc: chantilly

[the-cat-at-the-theatre-door]

If you're still taking OC pride rambles, most of my OCs are either queer or undecided (ask about Paw-de-Deux's imaginary polycule, or Aida's "life goals or wife goals" crush on Demeter), but in particular Jabberjam is an eccentric costumer who is both a tom and a queen, thank you very much. They'll gladly enable romance in the tribe, and are very into cuddles, but get hives at the idea of mating themselves. Sex is more fun and performative, at least if you judge by their show which can be described as "if Tugger was a drag persona".

Always! The invitation is never closed.

Jabberjam sounds like an absolutely *blast* of a time - matchmaker extraordinaire, aro-ace spectrum royalty tbh

I am super interested in Paw-de-Deux's "Imaginary polycule" and Aida's crush on Demeter! Those sound super intriguing.

#CATS OC #other headcanons #jellicles ask because jellicles dare #thedragonchilde #thank you for sharing i love them <3

[thedragonchilde]

An old sketch that seems relevant this month. Having started as a parody self-insert, Jabberjam is bigender! (Also notice how their collar charms are never quite the same twice in a row. Mostly because I forget what they are.)

#sketch #my art #cats oc #oc: jabberjam

[thedragonchilde]

Some of my OCs over the years who, though not strictly self-inserts, were all somewhat physically based on me at the time I created them: young witch Amaryllis Byrd, Gotham rogue Trick Deck, Pokémon ranger Nire, SHIELD engineer Andromeda Clark, PBS Dream Daddy Jay Hawthorne, and Jellicle cat Jabberjam

#my art #sketch

[thedragonchilde]

Shake my hand in character, OC edition!

Aida: *points at herself questioningly, looks between their face and hand a couple times, gingerly brings hand to her face and nuzzles*

Deux: *starts to point to his good ear, notices hand, shakes vigorously with both paws*

Jessy: *grabs hand, tries to take person with her*

Jabber: *high five!!*

Shucks: *why so formal? gestures for a hug*

#cats the musical #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #oc: jessifer jules #oc: jabberjam #oc: shuckleford

[thedragonchilde]

So once upon a time I was asked an interesting question about my OCs: what brings each of them to the Jellicle Ball?

The twins are eager to be counted as part of the group, and this seems the most official way; they're also about right to be coming of age. (Aida, ever the storyteller, would one day like to help present the choices, and Deux likes that he's more or less on even ground with any other cat there for a night.)

I was going to say Jessy tags along with a parent, but then I thought, especially if we're comparing the once-a-year timeline to cat lifespans, this could be her official introduction/presentation to the tribe. She's the only one I have an idea for as far as having a song about her, so. I haven't attempted lyrics yet, but the idea would be her appellation as the 'lucky' cat, all the crazy troubles she gets into and gets out of without a scratch.

Jabber just wants to meet Old Deuteronomy. The stories they've heard about him are starting to make them doubt whether he actually exists. They're also involved with the festivities by way of being a costume maker.

I take back the comment about Jessy being the only one with a song concept; I've mentioned Uncle Shucks telling stories about the understanding he had with the other barn pest control, the owls and snakes and the old ratting terrier, and the fights they've had against foxes and vultures. So that's what he's there for, to reminisce to the young'uns and help defend the tribe and maybe do a little hoedown.

On a related note, their performance styles!

Aida specializes in modern dance, though she hasn't ever dared to do it for an audience yet. Her voice is a sweet alto, honed from years of singing stories and lullabies for her brother.

Paw-de-Deux, as his name implies, is mostly a partnered dancer (as he only has hearing in one ear, it's easier for him to dance if he can pick up cues from a partner), with particular fondness for pasodoble and other energetic ballroom dances. Likewise, he's likelier to sing in tandem with someone else rather than solo, which helps him keep his clear tenor at a reasonable volume.

Jessifer Jules is a bouncy plus-size ballerina thank you, and she can even kind of do pointe work! Her bright soprano hasn't quite matched her mother's, but she's getting there.

Jabberjam is pretty eclectic in their style, though they think they're being sexy and that informs the moves. They're a solid alto/tenor belt, but can pull out an achy rockstar falsetto when the mood calls for it.

Shuckleford definitely leans into swing/boogie-woogie, and will gladly lift and throw any partner of any gender. I'm also thisclose to his hypothetical title song involving the tribe line/square dancing at some point, because he's a damn barn cat okay. He's definitely a warm, cheerful baritone.

#cats the musical #cats oc #jellicle oc #cats musical #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #oc: jessifer jules #oc: jabberjam #oc: shuckleford #thinky thoughts

[thedragonchilde]

Oh crap, is this a thing now? I thought it was just some of us screwing around on discord, but I hop on here and it seems to be a thing now. So have Aida, Deux, Jessy and Jabber, cat and human picrew edition. (Cat Jessy is very much "an attempt was made". To an extent, so were the human twins. Cat twins are great though; I'm especially proud of how close I was able to get Aida.)

#cats oc #oc: jabberjam #oc: jessifer jules #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #picrew

[thedragonchilde]

So thanks to @incorrectcats I got to thinking about my OCs and their affection styles with humans:

The twins both much prefer if you hold out your hand for them to sniff first before diving into petting.

Once you pass that test, though, Deux is quick to clamor for affection, and is quite chatty when he wants it. He's a rare cat who actually enjoys belly rubs sometimes, though it's best to catch him when he's winding down - do it when he's energetic and he'll think you want to play, and things can get sharp.

Aida is slower to warm, but she appreciates scritches and a good brushing. She's often content to sit next to you or in your lap, and she's the cat who will put her paw in your hand and make you feel like the Chosen One. (Then again, she's also the cat who will put her paw on your mouth like she's telling you to shut up, so.)

Jessy likes being picked up! She will stand on her hind paws and reach for your knees until you grab her, and then she likes to tuck herself into your shoulder. (Don't cradle her on her back like a baby though; it can be harder to breathe and she has drawn blood to correct this.)

Jabber likes to spoon. They also very helpfully groom your face when you're lying down and tap on your shoulder if you're not paying them enough attention.

#cats oc #oc: jessifer jules #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #oc: jabberjam

[thedragonchilde]

I've been tossing some OC work into the tags willy-nilly without giving much info, so thanks to the wave of others' OCs, I'm gonna go ahead and do that so my stuff is less confusing. Click the names for more comprehensive character profiles, and the tags for other posts! :)

Aida; wistful, observant, self-conscious; Turkish Angora; modern dancer; alto. Brought to the tribe by Skimbleshanks after stowing away. Spent her kittenhood raising her brother and now kind of has no clue how to make friends. Secretly has a flair for acting and storytelling, and in fact finds herself more at ease while performing than while trying to socialize normally. Is quite charmed by George.

Paw-de-Deux; clever, easygoing, affectionate; Turkish Angora; ballroom dancer; tenor. Brought to the tribe by Skimbleshanks after stowing away. Deaf in one ear; tends to be loud so he can hear himself. Is quite excited to barrel into socialization and not having to be taken care of by his twin sister all the time. Interested in Plato... and Exotica... and Tantomile... and Alonzo and Cassandra...

Jessifer Jules; daring, inquisitive, optimistic; torbie; ballerina; mezzo/soprano. Daughter of Jennyanydots and Bustopher Jones. Known as "The Lucky Kitten" for her many scrapes that she shouldn't have gotten out of so easily. Is probably giving her mother gray fur. Not super interested in romance for herself yet, but will gladly orchestrate "Parent Trap"-style hookups for others.

Jabberjam; excitable, distractible, messy; generic long-haired moggie; eclectic dancer; alto/tenor belt. Tried to be the tribe's Freddie Mercury and ended up being its Weird Al instead. Wants to go to the ball just to see if Old Deuteronomy actually exists, because the stories told about him don't exactly sound real. I'll be honest here, they're basically a jokey self-insert. (And, being a self-insert, I'm gonna say "actually pretty aro, but looks to Tugger and Mungojerrie as style icons".)

#my art #cats the musical #cats oc #alcohol marker #oc: aida #oc: paw de deux #oc: jessifer jules