Warm up! 8/26/23
Does your character have any physical quirks?
Out of character
Do you always have your hands in your pockets? Grind your teeth? Bounce about incessantly? Any particular reason why you do these things? Do you nervously chew your fingernails because your mother would complain about how long they were getting? Do you scratch yourself in unflattering places because you refuse to see a cleric about that thing you picked up from a brothel? Does your leg twitch when it rains because you once took an arrow in the knee?
When Tofrin finds himself in an uncomfortable situation or when he does not know how to respond, he will often give a light chuckle complemented by a gentle smile without realizing it. A habit derived from watching his parents during aristocratic social settings over the years.
Kaya will gin and straighten up a bit at the mention of dragons. As a child she was infatuated with them, learning all that she could, and has always wanted to meet one up close. She taps her fingertips together rapidly in anticipation of a meal. Will softly poke the cheek of whoever is nearest to her in moments of prolonged silence just to get a reaction, then quickly look away with a "wasn't me" half grin look. On occasion will do a boxer's pounce and air punches in place, due to pent up energy.
Fri, Sep 1st 2023 08:56
Edited on Fri, Sep 1st 2023 08:58
"I try my best to hide it, but there's just this churning feeling of dread that sinks into my gut when I look at something with (reptilian) scales. It reminds me of.. something else." The thought rolls off of her like rain on an umbrella - permeable and striking for a moment, and then gone the next. "Talking 1 on 1 with someone is hard enough, but I can hardly control myself when it comes to scalekin."
Flawed and often involuntary mannerisms in Astraea's noble-oriented facade:
She can be found grabbing the hem of her dress if at a table during heated debate.
She touches her house brooch (the clasp of her cloak) during confrontation or to otherwise steady herself.
She will often position herself just a little too far away from others when talking to them.
She has a gentle and soft-spoken manner of speaking. She rarely raises her voice, even in heated discussions which is tinged with a bit of a southern belle accent.
When facing challenges or making decisions, Astraea often murmurs positive affirmations under her breath to boost her confidence and stay focused.
Astraea often looks up at the night sky with a dreamy and distant expression, as if she's lost in the beauty of the stars thinking of other things. She frequently catches herself getting lost in thought while staring at the celestial wonders above, or scenic landscapes during the day.