Name: Khayman
Nicknames: Kay
Breed: Egyptian Mau
Attached to: None as of this moment. Will probably drift until he finds someone he connects with.
Alignment: Negaverse
Blood Type: A
Fav. Food: Lavender Macaroons (any fancy pastry really, but these are his first choice)
Hated Food: Processed Cat Food (dry OR wet). He will eat it, but only if he ABSOLUTELY has to, and cannot for whatever reason go out hunting.
Hobbies: Theology - Khayman loves studying/reading about many subjects but theology in particular. Human belief systems fascinate him, and he has an innate interest in the unknown of the afterlife, a topic which he loves to question with anyone willing to discuss theology with him. Because of his natural ethnicity/heritage, he has a soft spot for Egyptian theology in particular. Myths/fables of forgotten religions/ideologies also interest him.
Skywalking - When Khaymans mind becomes too full, he often goes to clear it by skywalking. Skywalking, a form of tightrope walking, really just means he likes high places, and likes to balance between two points. Buildings with a rail, clotheslines, powerlines, fences, natural land formations, ect. In the event he cannot get to a high place, he will walk/balance on the edge of nearly anything. Park benches, sidewalks, ect. If given a choice to walk on a flat surface, or an edge, he will almost always choose the edge. The act of balancing calms and centers him, helping him control his anxiety.
Hunting - Khayman will happily stay in his cat form to do some hunting. Maus are natural leapers, and have great leg strength, so he enjoys nothing more than leaping from a perch to take down birds and other animals. He gets a legitimate thrill from hunting some of his food, and while he enjoys the luxurious food of humans, will quite often feed himself by extinguishing the life of a small animal. It is the only time Khayman is overtly violent, or at least initiating violent contact with another being instead of trying to avoid it. When he likes someone, he also enjoys 'feeding' his pard/human by bringing dead birds/mice/snakes/ect home and leaving it on the windowsill or kitchen floor. He gets deeply hurt if you do not notice his effort, and feels as if he has let the people close to him down or disappointed them in some way if they do not seem passingly appreciative of the snack.
Virtues: Observant -- Khayman is ultra-aware of his surroundings. He often feels he HAS to be, and has developed a habit of quietly darting his eyes around a room to take in as many details as possible to ascess the possible situations. Small details are his forte', and he's a rather good tagalong for scouting missions because of this. A natural people-watcher, he finds open emotions fascinating and is rather envious of those who can express themselves clearly. Psychology is a minor interest of his, and he's quite good at reading people's moods/body language because of it.
Responsible -- This anxious little kitty often feels he has a greater responsibility to those around him to take care of everything, and has a natural want to please everyone. As such, his sense of responsibility and duty is quite strong, often going above and beyond with tasks. He gets visibly upset and breaks the wall of stoic indifference on his face if he feels he has failed at something, or failed someONE. The level of affection/loyalty he has for someone or some cause is in direct correlation with how strong his sense of responsibility for the best results are.
Attentive -- Did you need something? Is your coffee cup running low while you read? Is the sun in your eyes and you need the drapes closed just a smidgeon? Khayman usually will be there to simply get up and do whatever task you need to be more comfortable. Often putting others comfort before his own, the mau usually watches you, accesses a need, and simply fulfills it before it becomes an issue for whomever he is watching over at the moment. In a way, he almost spoils others with attention, meeting as many of their menial needs as he can in an almost butler-like fashion.
Flaws: Extreme Anxiety Attacks -- Khayman is a natural worrywart. And why that protective nature of things/drive for perfection can be a good thing, he also works his brain into a tizzy a vast majority of the time. While his exterior may seem poised and polished with nary a hair out of place, internally, he is questioning his every move and word constantly. Incredibly insecure, if his anxiety goes unchecked without an outlet of either mental stimuli or one of his more physical hobbies, Khaymans emotions can explode into a full on anxiety attack to the point of passing out from erratic breathing.
Stoicism -- If you get him started on a topic he particularly likes or is passionate about, Khayman is quite educated and excitable. But in any other situation he spends so much time analyzing his words, that what may seem like careful consideration ends up being a wall of silence. It's not that he tries to be unapproachable or intimidating, and his insecurities make him a naturally emotionally needy individual, he simply isn't ever sure how to vocalize those wants and needs, and ends up being near catatonic-ally silent.
Emotionally Gullible -- Because of his extreme insecurity about himself, Khayman needs constant emotional reassurance. He needs to be needed/wanted, or he feels incomplete, bereft, and downright desperate. Easily manipulated because of this, he even realizes when someone is using him/exploiting him, but simply cannot make himself care as long as he's getting the emotional satisfaction he craves. He doesn't always need verbal affirmation, while he's stoic, he's very physically expressive. He may not always tell you things, but the closeness of which he stands to you, and the frequency in which he touches you or your things is a good indicator of his comfort level and subsequent emotional needs from you. Even in human form, he will rub his cheeks on the people he likes most, scenting them. Because of how easy it is to meet his emotional needs, and how desperate he is to fill them, you could literally get him to do your dirty work for a few pets or other attention. Even if he may have reservations and anxiety about what you need done later, and often at a detriment to himself.
Challenge: To what end do you strive for?
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION : CAT FORMFace/Ears: Sleek, almost like a siamese. Eyes lidded preferably, with markings that look like kohl outlines/eyeliner. Ears erect and alert at all times. Caramel skin color. Eye makeup, with dark kohl outline on top lid, and turquoise eyeshadow.
Body: Adult cat, lean but muscular. Illusionary type body, looking delicate/sleek (if standing, it should look naturally as if he is on his tiptoes). Tail should be half poofed near the end, as if eternally spooked. Dorsal stripe running from head to tail. Skin flap by back legs like a cheetahs body, also the front legs are ever so slightly shorter than the back.
Fur: Bronze coat variation (shown in first picture). Various spots/stripes (see picture). Pattern doesn't matter. Would prefer star to be the tan/reddish/brown color.
Coat Example Scarab marking around star, like shown.Eyes: Brilliant green.
Accessories: collar Ear Cuffs
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION : HUMAN FORMEyes: Almond shaped, brilliant green.
Hair: Long. Changes style often. Naturally straight hair, no hairs out of place, same color as coat (the dominant blueish gray only perhaps a few shades darker). Straight blocky bangs over forehead. Two straight, long sidepieces hanging straight down in front of ears no matter his hairstyle that day, that cut off around his collarbone.
Back of hair should be like the bun/long tendril going down, only a little thicker and down to his waist nearly, tapering smaller the farther down it goes. Ribbon is optional, if used, gold or outfit matching preferred.Face: High cheekbones, egyptian face. Sharp angles, high brow. Nose very straight, and slightly full lips. Rather long neck.
Clothes: Linen. Lots of draping. Think modernized Arabian Knights.
Example REALLY love the continuous draping on this and would like something similar. Otherwise, style and colors are up to artist (whatever you feel looks good, though I would like gold to be a recurring accent). Collar and ear cuffs stay the same. Ornamental gold/turquoise scarab pin in hair somewhere. Lots of rings (maybe at least one of those rings that has a tiny chain connecting two fingers?) and sleek, black painted nails. Boots are mid calf, with sole/sharp heel in gold. Main color should just match the outfit. Trim on the top also in gold, preferably with a flourish/ethnic design in the middle front of the trim (can sketch something if needed).
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