WEIRDLY SPECIFIC BUT HELPFUL CHARACTER BUILDING QUESTIONS
What's the lie your character says most often?
“I’m fine.”
How loosely or strictly do they use the word 'friend'?
Everyone is Nix’s friend until they cross her.
How often do they show their genuine emotions to others versus just the audience knowing?
She keeps her true emotions pretty close to the vest.
What's a hobby they used to have that they miss?
Riding their chariot across the night sky
Can they cry on command? If so, what do they think about to make it happen?
No, Nix doesn’t cry. Period.
What's their favorite dessert that they've never recommended to anyone before?
Ambrosia, unless you want to be stuck on Mt. Olympus!!
What would you (mun) yell in the middle of a crowd to find them? What would their best friend and/or romantic partner yell?
Me – “Yo, Nix bitch!!”, romantic partner – “My everlasting love”
How loose is their use of the phrase ‘I love you’?
“Love ya” is dropped all the time, but “I love you” is reserved for the special few.
Do they give tough love or gentle love most often? Which do they prefer to receive?
Tough love, both given and received.
What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?
That they can teach you how to knit!!
If someone was impersonating them, what would friends / family ask or do to tell the difference?
Ask which God is truly afraid of them?
What's something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!
Whenever Zeus gets rejected.
When do they fake a smile? How often?
Honestly, during most interactions. Depression is a bitch.
How do they put out a candle?
Pinch it out.
What’s the most obvious difference between their behavior at home, at work, at school, with friends, and when they're alone?
Home(alone) – quiet, withdrawn; Work – engaged, happy; Friends – what friends?, Nix has acquaintances
What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?
The odd customer that has risen to her notice for being a nuisance.
What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them?
She notices her eyes, they’re not as they used to be…; People notice her black as night hair.
Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?
Nix loves her children unconditionally.
What would they do if stuck in a room with the person they've been avoiding?
Pretend like they haven’t been avoiding this person.
Who do they like as a person but hate their work? Vice versa, whose work do they like but don't like the person?
Like as a person – Dionysus(the hangovers were a bitch); Like their work – Apollo(he was a little too full of himself)
What common etiquette do they disagree with? Do they still follow it?
Elders “deserve” respect, no
What simple activity that most people do / can do scares your character?
Sleep, Nix doesn’t sleep.
What do they feel guilty for that the other person(s) doesn’t / don’t even remember?
All the times they’ve almost let the Night go.
Did they take a cookie from the cookie jar? What kind of cookie was it?
Yes, lemon thumbprint
What subject / topic do they know a lot about that’s completely useless to the direct plot?
Ancient Scottish History
How would they respond to being fired by a good boss?
Sad, but understand it was probably for a good reason.
What’s the worst gift they ever received? How did they respond?
A book on beginners knitting, “thank you” with a strained smile
What do they tell people they want? What do they actually want?
Tell people – more yarn; Actually want – to be happy
How do they respond when someone doesn’t believe them?
Let’s them live in their delusion, Nix doesn’t need to lie.
When they make a mistake and feel bad, does the guilt differ when it’s personal versus when it’s professional?
Personal guilt will eat at her while she’ll get over professional guilt.
When do they feel the most guilt? How do they respond to it?
When she couldn’t help someone in need.
If they committed one petty crime / misdemeanor, what would it be? Why?
Theft – free yarn
How do they greet someone they dislike / hate?
A curt smile
How do they greet someone they like / love?
A warm smile and cheek caress
What is the smallest, morally questionable choice they’ve made?
To use her powers on humans.
Who do they keep in their life for professional gain? Is it for malicious intent?
They have employees they pay very well, thank you very much.
What’s a secret they haven’t told serious romantic partners and don’t plan to tell?
They have to have a serious romantic partner first.
What hobby are they good at in private, but bad at in front of others? Why?
Spending time with her BOB. Why? Because she’s a lady, obviously!!
Would they rather be invited to an event to feel included or be excluded from an event if they were not genuinely wanted there?
Excluded if not wanted.
How do they respond to a loose handshake? What goes through their head?
They squeeze to an appropriate handshake level; Are you not squeezing because I’m a woman?
What phrases, pronunciations, or mannerisms did they pick up from someone / somewhere else?
She gains the mannerisms from every new town she moves to.
If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?
Why the Greek Pantheon Needs Feminism.
What do they commonly misinterpret because of their own upbringing / environment / biases? How do they respond when realizing the misunderstanding?
Everything is of Chaos and there is no point to anything.
What language would be easiest for them to learn? Why?
Latin, closest language to Greek
What’s something unimportant / frivolous that they hate passionately?
Sunny days
Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen?
Listener, when she gets to talk about something she’s passionate about.
Who have they forgotten about that remembers them very well?
Nix has lived for eons, she couldn’t say how many people she’s forgotten.
Who would they say ‘yes’ to if invited to do something they abhorred / strongly didn’t want to do?
Her children, She would do anything for them.
Would they eat something they find gross to be polite?
Yes
What belief / moral / personality trait do they stand by that you (mun) personally don’t agree with?
She would be fine with wiping out humanity.
What’s a phrase they say a lot?
“I’m fine”
Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?
Has learned to wait for the facts as acting on emotions can have detrimental consequences.
Who would / do they believe without question?
Her children
What’s their instinct in a fight / flight / freeze / fawn situation?
Fight
What’s something they’re expected to enjoy based on their hobbies / profession that they actually dislike / hate?
Selling the yarn in their shop.
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