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About Ganymede

✘✘✘Personality
Sarcastic and critical are the two main words that describe Ganymede. They use a lot of body language in their speech, flashing lights, hand motions, exaggerated poses and expressions are just a few tools they use to communicate. However, their voice is almost always monotone. The contrast between the two languages (body and voice) can come off as confusing, making it hard to tell if they're joking or actually being serious. Ganymede prefers it this way.

Being an orphan from the Great Cache, Ganymede has grown up with traditionally Demonic values of social interaction. That doesn't stop them from engaging in traditionally Geist-only activities like stealing for fun. Ganymede just has a different way of going about it... rather than steal just because its a challenge, or because its something they want, they tend to only steal from people who have wronged them in some way. The important thing to note is that "wronging" is completely defined by Ganymede and their mood at the time of interaction. Someone who bumped into them could find something missing from their possessions, but someone who actually insulted them could be left alone. Depending on the wrong doing, they will return some stolen items eventually, when the grudge has passed.

They're not all bad, though. They're just not entirely sure how to go about expressing they care. Awkward gifts left when the person isn't around and back-handed compliments are about as good as it gets when it comes to affection.

[Edit as of 8/17 - Addressing critique on House placement]
(Continuing from the above paragraph)This is mostly just due to the reputation Geists have - they've long since learned not to open up too much or risk getting suspicion tossed their way any time someone's stuff goes missing. On a regular basis, they aren't actually that bad to talk to, they've learned how to communicate and socialize with others in the "proper" fashion, according to Demonic culture, anyway. A good deal of their criticizing is done in their head, its just that sometimes their thought filter shuts off and they say something a little too mean, which can be off-putting to prospective friends. If they really want to get to know someone, they're extra careful about what they say, and how they say it. A person can tell they're close to Ganymede when they start fluctuating their tone of voice in conversation well before any gifts are given.

They think of their house as being the best place for them to be. Despite their interest in culture of their people, which might suit an Eldritch student, they are far more interested in satisfying their own whims. Enoch students seem far too serious, they'd prefer to have classes that are actually fun. Science is cool, but using the same method to get something done over and over again is just boring, even if it "works." Ganymede would rather figure out new ways to do things that just might turn out to work better than the old ways.

Arkham provides a good environment for them to explore their interests- as far as having a place to call "their own," Arkham is it so far. The focus on art aligns with their own interests in illusions and fashion. Right now they're more interested in illusions- being able to change the way people perceive the world is fascinating to them. Fashion is interesting, but mostly as a hobby for now. As far as interacting with other students, they have an easier time talking to others that share an interest with them, or at least similar thought processes. Outside of Arkham, they're not particularly interested in Enoch's focus on science and what they consider to be an environment that's too structured. They're a little more interested in Eldritch, if only for the cultural studies. They don't really care for anything else, though.




✘✘✘Likes
Dark places, music, surprises, gifts, shiny objects, like-minded people.

✘✘✘Dislikes
Responsibilities, "kill-joys," bright places, silence, being misunderstood.

✘✘✘Strengths
Clever, at least they think they are. Ganymede takes great pride in being able to figure things out well ahead of their peers. Whether or not that actually happens is a different story... Still, they pay close attention to their surroundings and put 2-and-2 together very quickly.

Loyal, once their affection has been earned, anyway. Ganymede does not form attachments easily, so when they do, they're painfully loyal to them. Of course, they won't do anything that would be severely detrimental to themselves, but they'll gladly drop anything for a friend in need.

Compassionate, deep, deep down in that shriveled little heart of theirs, anyway. Despite that aloof aura they put on, they really do have a bit of a bleeding heart under there. Tug their heart strings in just the right way and Ganymede quickly becomes too flustered and distressed to maintain that sarcastic attitude.

Independent, and self-motivated. Ganymede does not need supervision, or much guidance. They'd much rather figure things out on their own, and just come to someone with questions should they have them.


✘✘✘Weaknesses
Instigator, or as some people might say, "little s**t." Ganymede does get a sort of satisfaction out of instigating arguments, primarily between other people. Drama is something they certainly get a great deal of entertainment out of.

Closed off, emotionally. They keep most people at arms length, preferring not to get too attached. This is mostly because they have a hard time expressing sincere emotions that aren't anger or disgust.

Spiteful, terribly, terribly spiteful. Ganymede will go out of their way to do something out of spite, even if it was something they weren't planning on doing in the first place. It's probably the best way to get them to do something they didn't want to do.

Hedonistic, most of Ganymede's actions are because it brings them pleasure. If it's not something that they'll get enjoyment out of, they won't do it. Obligations and responsibilities are a bore, they'd much rather have fun.

Moody, mostly due to being so closed off. Bottling up those emotions doesn't work very well in the long run... Ganymede is prone to unexpected bouts of moodiness, where they'll react with much stronger emotions than usual. Anger becomes rage, sadness becomes anguish. Ganymede is not always aware of this happening, and certainly doesn't know why.


✘✘✘Hobbies
Painting, illusions, fashion

Inspiration Images

Concept art, doodles, outfit ideas, etc.

Paper Doll Concept

Loose concept, colors can be toyed with but primary color is dark purple. Markings must stand out against skin.

Eyes: REAALLLLLY not set on that color. it just. looked okay. Maybe an orange-gold instead???

Hair: Sideburns are still long, but aside from a sort of mohawk, the rest of the head is shaved. Hawk is braided and the braid goes to about the middle of the shoulder blades. Can be put over the shoulder so length is visible. Maybe streaks of a lighter color through the braid?? Hm..

Outfit Ideas
Links to Polyvore for outfit inspirations...

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~Staff Critique~

Appearance:

--Looks good~

Personality:

--How do they feel about their academy house? Do they like it or do they feel like an outsider?

--Hypothetically, would they ever tone down the conflicting signals at least for people they're close with? I can just see them being a little off putting for prospective friends, if they can't tell how they feel. Especially with a compassionate and loyal trait. Those would sort of indicate they want to have people they're close with to express those particular traits. Just something to think about.

Backstory:

--Looks good.

Prompt:

--Vindictive little brat, but -thumbs up-

I think we're good.

Just a small note:

Just remember that Freshlings can't really use magic (Unless they're Chimera, and even then it's accidental, and Geists to a lesser extent, but they're more likely to just fade in and out of visibility than do something that impacts someone else). It won't be until they become a Junior that they'll, with great concentration, be able to cast any type of illusion.


Other than that:

Approved~!