Dark  Core  Personality  Test

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Buckle up because I’ll give you a brief look at scores and then detailed explanations beneath :)

CHROLLO’S

KALLUTO’S

and now for the explainations so grab a snack, i’ll try not to make it too long but......we know how these things go.

CHROLLO’S

Egoism: This score reflects well to him against the rest of the world, but never in regards to the Troupe. He will always put the Troupe first, and often will put individual member’s desires (as long as there is no threat to the spider as a whole) first over his own desires.

Machiavellianism: This has to do with manipulation & a strategic, calculating orientation. And lets be real, that’s exactly what Chrollo is. He showcases it time and time again.

Moral Disengagement: It’s rather obvious Chrollo’s morals are few and far between and do not align with the greater society’s. He doesn’t much care about them and doesn’t consider them unless analyzing someone else.

Narcissism: ...He’d have to have a self-identity for this and he doesn’t other than his occasional  want. So it’s more on behalf the troupe.

Entitlement: He doesn’t feel entitled towards anything. But he takes it because he can. Thief after all :)

Psychopathy: Primary? Yes. Secondary? No. Just...just read this.

Sadism: Chrollo isn’t particularly interested - but when he is invested (*cough* Hisoka *cough*) then he can be extremely sadistic and malicious. But, again. He’s rarely ever emotionally invested, even when he’s fighting.

Self-Interest: Chrollo IS motivated by his own interests. However this quiz reduces it down to social status, recognition, etc. And Chrollo doesn’t care for any of that. He doesn’t care how society views him. His interests don’t always align with socially valued domains. Even those material goods he does get, many are often disregarded soon after and not much manages to get his attention. And while he does value the Troupe’s success & achievements, its personal rather than because he wants society to acknowledge it.

Spitefulness: The quiz defines this as “ A tendency to engage in behavior that would harm others but could also entail harm to oneself. “  Obviously Chrollo engages in behavior that harms others which is probably where most of this comes from since he doesn’t mind doing so. But we’ve also seen he’s plenty willing to accept himself being in danger or harms way for a goal.

KALLUTO’S (which I did for post joining Troupe but pre- future verse)

Egoism: Unless it has to do with his family or the Troupe, he doesn’t care and will do things for himself as he sees fit.

Machiavellianism: It runs in the family ✨ What did you expect?

Moral Disengagement: Morals are not something Kalluto sees as useful to an assassin/troupe member. He’s EXTREMELY OBEDIENT to the rules of the family / the Troupe ,  but not to common morals.

Narcissism: Kalluto doesn’t admire himself or think highly. He knows he’s SKILLED, but he’s exceptionally hard on himself, even despite the fact him joining the Phantom Troupe is a show he’s good enough in their eyes or has the potential, Kalluto often 

Entitlement: He DOES think he deserves more attention from his family than he gets (excluding his mother because he loves her and she gives him attention). But he would never dare to say it and keeps it to himself. In regards to anyone else, he doesn’t think he deserves it. Especially not in the troupe.

Psychopathy: A few traits here and there maybe, but he definitely isn’t a psychopath. Nor a sociopath for that matter either. 

Sadism: ....Yeah he enjoys torturing his victims. He won’t let it interfere with business or missions. But Kalluto IS already sadistic (as we hear him comment about he shouldn’t toy with prey) and it only gets worse with his time with the troupe.

Self-Interest: Kalluto has a DEEP craving for acknowledgement and success. He doesn’t care much for material goods, but he really, really longs for acknowledgement and success. It drives a lot of what he does, and he clings to every bit of praise that someone gives him.

Spitefulness:  Again, most of this is probably from his willingness to hurt others and be in dangerous situations. But Kalluto can be petty when it comes to certain matters. He WILL engage in an ‘eye for an eye’ competition if you start it. 

KALLUTO  &  WHO  HE  GRAVITATES TOWARDS WITHIN THE TROUPE

As a preface to this, this is purely headcanon and of course can change among individual interactions, just by default when others are npc’s & just mentioned.  When I say gravitate, I just mean who Kalluto is often near. If you write one of these characters and want to pre-establish a bond, I would be more than happy too! 🙏 just let me know!  Excludes Illumi  for  obvious reasons as that’s the 2nd strongest bond he has in the family, following his mother.

Regardless  of  the  spot  ,  because  of  his  upbring  ,  Kalluto  is  always  extremely  polite  &  formal.  Often  overly  so  until  he’s  told  otherwise  to  relax  or  that  they  don’t  mind  if  he’s   more  casual.

MAINS HE DEFAULTS TO BEING NEAR

MACHI -  Not  likely  surprising  to  many  ,  Machi  is  one  of  the  first  he  turns  to.  Both  because  Kalluto  is  more  familiar  being  around  women  due  to  his  close  bond  with  his  mother  ,  but  Machi  was  also  the  first  he  met  and  stuck  to  during  Greed  Island.  He  feels  a  bit  more  relaxed  around  her  and  the  bit  of  a  softer  side  also  helps  despite  Kalluto  definitely  not  needing  the  softer  side.

PHINKS  -  Although  not  initially  expecting  to  end  up  close  ,  Kalluto  often  turns  towards  Phinks  ,  especially  in  a  situation  where  he’s  not  quite  as  confident  of  himself.  He  can  see  how  Phinks  cares  more  than  he  likes  to  act  and  it  draws  him  closer.  Plus  ,  Phinks  saved  his  life  despite  claiming  he  was  going  to  leave  him  to  die  if  he  didn’t  get  away  from  Feitan  fast  enough.  So  Phinks  has  become  something  of  a  figure  he  can  feel  safe  near.

FEITAN  -  Admittedly  ,  this  is  more  admiration  driven  than  comfort.  Kalluto  is  both  awed  and  shocked  at  the  other’s  speed  and  skills  after  the  Chimera  Ant  arc  incident  when  he  remarked  not  even  he  had  seen  someone  move  as  fast  as  Feitan.  And  naturally  when  Feitan  started  to  use  his  nen  and  he  was  in  awe.  He  admires  the  other’s  skills  and  does  want  to  learn  from  him  specifically.  (  Also.  Kalluto’s  admitted  sadistic  streak  plays  a  bit  of  a  role  in  his  interest  in  the  torturer.  )  Lack  of  chattiness  helps  him  not  feel  pressured  either.

SECONDARY  PEOPLE  HE  DEFAULTS  TO

SHALNARK  -  He  is  curious  about  Shalnark  and  when  broken  into  a  smaller  group  ,  will  often  choose  to  go  to  him  first  if  one  of  the  first  three  above  is  not  available.  He’s  probably  the  most  startling  to  Kalluto  out  of  the  Troupe  members  and  appearances  ,  but  not  in  a  bad  way.  The  technology  intrigues  him  a  bit  and  he  likes  the  sound  of  Shalnark’s  voice.  His  resourcefulness  /  knowledge  is  something  Kalluto  appreciates.

NOBUNAGA -  Kalluto  doesn’t  mind  being  near  the  swordsman.  Having  spent  time  with  him  and  Machi  while  tracking  down  the  exorcist  ,  he’s  grown  comfortable  around  him.  He  doesn’t  have  a  lot  in  common  ,  but  he  will  comfortably  be  near  him  and  sometimes  will  chat.  The  fact  Nobunaga  offered  comfort  and  kept  an  eye  out  for  him  while  Hisoka  was  near  also  plays  into  this.

CHROLLO  -  Naturally  ,  Kalluto  was  initially  very  CAUTIOUS  of  Chrollo  given  what his  father  has  said.  But  after  observing  from  a  distance  ,  curiosity  has  grown  bigger  and  he’s  begun  to  be  venture  closer  now  and  again  to  observe  or  chat.  He’s  still  often  a  bit  uneasy  both  because  of  his  perceived  hierarchy  and  not  necessarily  feeling  he  has  a  right  ,  but  he  does  find  Chrollo  calming  to  be  around  and  slowly  wants  to  interact  more.

SHIZUKU  -  Her  lack  of  emoting  is  familiar  to  him  given  ,  well  ,  himself  and  his  family.  Given  Kalluto  doesn’t  like  to  outwardly  be  particularly  emotive  ,  this  bodes  well  for  him.   Her  belief  in  the  rules  also  reminds  him  of  the  family  in  some  way.  However  her  forgetfulness  can  be  very  frustrating  for  him  for  no  particular  reason.  Still  ,  just  being  around  her  he  often  doesn’t  mind 

DOESN’T  /  RARELY  GO  NEAR

FRANKLIN -  His  analytical  nature  and  loyalty  are  both  aspects  Kalluto  can  admire  and  his  level-headedness  compared  to  some  others.  But  Kalluto  doesn’t  otherwise  find  much  to  draw  him  around  ,  at  least  not  yet.

KORTOPI  -  Kalluto  is  polite  ,  but  other  than  a  vague  sense  of  curiosity  ,  Kalluto  doesn’t  often  choose  to  be  around  the  other  unless  chance  or  circumstances  say  so

BONOLENOV   -  He  has  yet  to  have  any  particular  interest  in  other  than  noting  him  as  a  member  of  the  troupe.

okay  but  listen.  Kalluto  taking  Hisoka’s  number  as  #4  of  the  Phantom Troupe  is  great.  Because  4  is  seen  as  unlucky  due  to  its  close  pronounciation  to  another  word  meaning  death.  Which  ,  as  we  see  ,  is  obviously  chosen  when  Hisoka  has  the  badge  #44  ,  then  the  Spider  #4  ,  and  a  few  locations  /  levels  we  have.  And  given  Hisoka  being  ,  well  ,  Hisoka,  the  number  4  symbolism  fits  very  well.

But  it  also  fits  so  well  with  Kalluto  ,  and  like  it  is  being  reclaimed.  Because  Kalluto  is  already  an  assassin  and  has  been  for  years  ,  he  mastered  Nen  before  Killua  even  knew  of  how  to  use  the  basics  given  his  efficiency  and  specialization  and  various  forms  we  already  see  of  it.  But  Kalluto  is  ALSO  a  Troupe  member  now.  Assassin  and  Troupe  member  ,  both  seen  as  bringers  of  death  ,  and  so  he  carries  that  number  and  reclaims  it  for  the  Troupe

INSIDE THE MUSES’ MINDSCAPES

Naturally  this  will  be  a  LONG  post  ,  so  the  descriptions  shall  be  placed  under  a  read  more  so  i  don’t  take  up  the  entirety  of  the  dash.  Essentially  however  ,  these  are  the  landscapes  of  each  muse’s  mind.  Meaning  that  if  you  /  your  muse  were  to  step  inside  my  muse’s  mind  (  and  not  just  a  memory  )  ,  this  is  the  scenery  that  would  greet  them. Each  muse  will  be  bolded  &  in  caps  for  theoretically  easier  looking  if  you  want  to  find  a  specific  muse’s  mindscape  ,  but  when  in  doubt,  ctrl + f  also  works  to  navigate.  I didn’t do any of my request muses, but if you’d like to see theirs, you’re welcomed to say for me to in my ask and I will! Or if you’re also curious about why a muse’s mindscape is how it is, I can elaborate there too!

Please enjoy and thank you for reading any of the ones you do, I hope you like them!

HORN SKULD - Stepping into her mind is stepping into a medieval-esque garden. There are rows of shrubs and carefully tended plants, flowers always in their prime and a beautiful fountain in the middle of the garden area that beckons for one to sit. There is a calm elegance to it that is refreshing to the soul. Birds sing in the flowering trees somewhere and the temperature is neither too hot nor is it too cold, but the perfect temperature with a gentle breeze every now and again. You feel content here.

BYAKKOMARU -  It is a location that the demon himself is not entirely sure where it came from (in truth it came from forgotten memories of his life as a human). Sunlight fills a perfect spot near a crystal clear river that soon turns into a waterfall. Peering over the cliff edge reveals a hidden city below. It’s name does not come to mind, yet the heart knows the necessity to protect it. Or at least what is inside it; those that hold value to the tiger. It is a sanctuary and a safe place that he will not allow any threat to enter, because to access it you must cross the demon himself. A fierce protectiveness burns in your chest.

BASTEYA IRCLU -  Rather than a stagnant location, Basteya’s main space is that of a Great Western Railway Hall class locomotive in the passenger cars. There’s no one else on board, yet whenever one wants for something, it is there. But rarely is focus within the comfortable passenger train. The focus is outside, which often displays various places that Basteya has been and where he wishes to go again or is frequently thinking about. However, when accessing his memories, the outside of the train turns from landscapes to ‘ previews ‘ of the memories till it stops at where he wants. It makes you want to travel and explore.

CHROLLO LUCILFER - Chrollo’s shifts a bit from time to time. But often his landscape is foggy. Sometimes one will find themselves outside on a path that leads deeper into the fog. One may occasionally pass through gardens or graveyards on the way through the winding path, or even occasionally through the streets. Other times, one may find themselves standing atop towering buildings gazing at the city lights below shining through the dreary weather, idly watching. The other occasional place is a gothic cathedral with ornate stained glass windows and rows of empty pews. Outside of the fog obscures the rest of the world, and somewhere music occasionally drifts softly. The wood creaks in greeting if you sit down. Yet no matter what place you find yourself at, there’s always the sensation that there’s something you need to find, something that slips through your fingers. A vague sense that you are something else in this landscape, a wandering ghost that never quite can settle.

KALLUTO ZOLDYCK -  His shifts and changes with age and moments. Often, it is like standing atop black water. It is dark above and dark below, but you never fall nor get wet. Each step however sends ripples across an invisible surface. Sometimes there is an item or figure in the distance ; most often Kikyo or Illumi ( and later the Troupe) and sometimes there’s a cherry blossom tree nearby, petals fluttering around gently in an unfelt breeze. Climbing up the tree offers safety, and climbing to the top reveals a beautiful star riddled sky full of endless possibilities. But do not look behind you from where you appear, or the shadows might latch on and threaten to drag you down.

SUWA - The first thing that registers is how cold it is inside his mind. It is a frigid cold and there’s a sense of heaviness in the air, like a weight pressed down on one’s shoulders. A glance around reveals a person standing up to the top of their ankles in blood extending as far as the eye can see  — which isn’t far because of how dark it is. A pitch black darkness that surrounds everything, other than for a single white star high above like light seen from the bottom of the well. But no amount of reaching or walking every brings it closer. Wandering around only brings more horrors from piles of corpses to items floating on the surface of the blood like a hairpin or ruined stuffed animal rabbit. And somewhere deep inside there’s something roaring and chains straining - but nothing ever comes beyond the increasing feeling that you should not be here.

LUCIFER - Fittingly the most celestial appearance of all the mindscapes. Here one is surrounded by dazzling displays of the universe, of galaxies and nebulas. Here one is neither floating nor standing, but existing with everything wrapped around you and an ability to contort and shift the space into whatever one wishes for it to be. There is endless possibilities and no restrictions in this space. Only the freedom to do as one wills. Occasionally the space may take a specific scene if it is willed, but often it is beautifully abstract, where stardust spills through fingertips. It is an overwhelmingly inspiring and freeing spot to be. You feel invigorated.

FENRIR -  It is a snowy landscape with harsh winds that threaten to knock one over. But no matter where one turns, there is nowhere and nothing in sight, but there’s only a sense of resignation to this fact. Around the clearing are tall pine trees covered and snow, and every now and again there is the sound of his mother singing. But the cold hurts.  It  makes all the scars on the body ache, and a chain keeps coiling itself around your ankle no matter how many times you unwrap it and throw it away. If one walks far enough, they may eventually stumble upon a cave, and going inside there it is a fire to help warm your fingers, but it is fueled by hatred. It is not hard to fuel when the gods faces are carved into the wall and makes the hate twist inside your chest. 

STHENO - It’s a rough, jagged cliffside where lightening flashes through the sky and it rains. Danger is never far from each step that one takes while navigating the perilous landscape, although there are a few spots of safety that one can settle down in comfortably. But even then, dangerous is not so far removed as to be forgotten. Here there’s nothing  that offers comfort, but your heart beats in rhythm with the storm. In the distance you can see water tornados reaching from the black clouds to the raging ocean. Anger bleeds into the air and you can feel it trying to wrap around you.

RUFUS LOHR - Opening your eyes here reveals a sprawling library unfolding before your eyes. It extends forever as far as you can see, consisting of multiple levels and filled to the brim with various books. From where you stand on the top layer, you can see the the floors below. Books shuffle and move here and there, pens write in blank pages by an unseen force, and sunlight filters into the warm oak rows. It’s peaceful and enchanting. If you walked away from this main platform, you think you could happily be lost among the rows and rows of books. Stars are painted onto the high ceilings to mimic the night sky and every now and then there’s a gentle recitation of a poem from an unknown speaker who’s voice is always perfect for the piece. It brings out the inner bookworm.  

JACKAL - Open landscapes of the savanna lay sprawling out around everywhere, but ruins jut out from the ground here and there. In the distance smoke trails from an unseen source of destruction, and the scent carries. But it is not suffocating- rather it is an almost comfort. There is a need to move , to do something. Sometimes a figure appears, encourage mischief or chaos, the hunt. After a long day, the warm sun and sound of grass blowing is rather relaxing.

LING WEN - It is a small house, nothing elaborate or extravagant. And yet, it is clearly loved. There are poems written on napkins and small sheets of papers, stories in the works with half-filled journals, and books with pages well worn. High quality inks and papers lay waiting next to a fire that chases away the cold. Outside, winter blizzards blow and howl angrily, refusing to let anyone dare to come close to the lone house. But none of those harsh winds or heavy snows threaten the sanctity of the home. It is calm and quiet other than the crackling of the fire in the fireplace. At will, music may start but otherwise, it remains calm and undisturbed. It is cozy, a place full of passion that remains hidden from the rest of the world. After all, the weight of work demands priority. Yet this dust-free abode of the place indicates a still thriving passion in this harsh existence.

HE XUAN -  Most often, it is unsurprising to find themselves underwater within his mind. Yet there is no struggle to breath, no panic. Nothing but a sense of steady calm and the gentle sound of the waves above and fish of thoughts swimming around. At times, one may sit on the sandy shores and simply observe the dark skies- but if they’re clouds or the night sky is hard to tell. At least until feelings of pain or anger surge forth and the waves crash against you over and over again, dragging you into turbulent waters while thunder echoes in your ears. Down to the dark parts of the ocean, no matter how you fight the shadows tug and age old wounds bleed. But, sometimes it is you who flees into the shadows that hold you close and mute the noise of the world away. The ocean does not like to give up what it holds. Not even you.

THOTH - When one opens their eyes, they will find themselves staring down into a bright blue pond in a verdant oasis in the middle of the desert. Yet it is not the sun in the sky but a bright and full moon that is closer than it is in real life. It bathes everything in a soft, silver light and you can’t help but to sit down and enjoy the moment. Ibis stand at the edges of the water but they neither bother nor are bothered by your presence. A small temple stands a short distance away, visibly full of books and scrolls and the soft glow of lanterns. If you go there, you will find answers. But for now you just enjoy the moment. 

SEKHMET -  It is a dangerous feat to try to enter into her mind. Depending on what part of her is in control, the landscape can drastically differ. When she is slaughtering for Ra or the pharaohs, rivers of blood pour through the desert valleys. The skies bleed red and orange and vultures circle high above the battlefield. It smells of death and slaughter, and war drums pound somewhere in the distance, urging to continue the bloody feast and to devour meat and wine. Sometimes one is standing in the sand, other times one stands at the city walls, ready for the slaughter. Other times, the scenery is drastically different. Lighting fills the temples, and songs fill the air before a table of meats and red alcohols. Sometimes people appear to tell and act out stories before her. Another section of the temple is full of medical herbs and a calming atmosphere few often attribute to the goddess. There are also many sealed boxes. Instinctively, you know you should not touch them.

NAGARE HISUI -  His space resembles that out of the sci-fi genre. Screens full of information and data points, games, lists to do. Many of the screens are green or blue, and all appear before a gigantic tree that resembles that of the JUNGLE clan’s symbol. The tree is taller than you can see the top of, and one feels like a baby ant next to it. But  luckily it is distant so as to not be too overwhelming. Turning around however reveals the small room of the JUNGLE headquarters main area that is the same here as it is in life. Often those close to him are present, offering him insight. On very rare occasions however, this scenery may be traded for sitting atop the rooftop of Mihashira Tower at night, while all the city below is alive  and vibrant with colors and nightlife. It summons a feeling of change and optimism for the future - a desire for change.

YUKARI MISHAKUJI -  For the fascination of the beauty angel in vivid beauty, his mind is quite calm. Often the place most commonly depicted is a stone bench in a japanese garden in blossom. A mini-waterfall trickles softly over the rocks, and vibrant colored koi fish swim in the water with elegant grace. A tea set sits at a table, ready to be poured, and a set of calligraphy brushes and fresh paper sit in an elegant gold and black box to the side.  Often the sounds of guqin and/or flute music fill the air alongside the sound of birds. Sometimes there are guests, sometimes it is just him. It’s a peaceful, beautiful space with the skies painted pink and purples with the setting suns and the stars just starting to shine. On a rare occasion, this may be traded for relaxing on a boat drifting through a river of memories under a starry sky. It is always so beautiful and it hurts to look away.

AARAVOS - Rather surprisingly, his mindscape is not somewhere new or historic or fantastical or abstract. It’s almost an exact replica of his prison within the mirror. He does not mind it. Here there are books and places to wander, there is chess and a fireplace and comfort to relax in. The only difference is an apple tree in one corner of the room, towering and full of gold-colored apples he occasionally plucks.  He doesn’t need to escape or alter anything from reality or his mind. Yet even should he one day escape from his current prison, his mind will likely still choose to host the scenery of that familiar space. It is more of a home than any other place he has lingered. 

   Kalluto  WILL  observe  and  remember  the  things  that  your  muses  like.  Gift-giving  or  acts  of  service  are  one  of  the  few  things  he  does  understand  due  to  Kikyo  ,  his  mother  ,  ‘s  influence.  Favorite  foods  ?   flowers  ?  colors  ?  clothing  styles  ?  weapons  ?  animals  ?  music  ?   it’ll  all  be  things  he  recognizes  and  remembers.  Kalluto  doesn’t  vocalize  his  emotions  very  well  other   and  he  isn’t  otherwise  affectionate  given  his  home  environment.  He  shows  his  care  for  someone  by  choosing  to  be  around  them  and  giving  little  gifts  or  doing  little  gestures  like  brushing  their  hair.  

   Kalluto  does  not  tell  his  family  about  any  of  the  Troupe  activities  or  information.  Ironically  ,  his  own  upbringing  plays  a  large  role  in  this.  Loyalty  to  the  family  is  quite  obviously  a  big  deal  within  the  Zoldycks.  Although  Kalluto  joined  for  a  purpose  ,  Kalluto  also  puts  himself  under  that  label  and  as  such  to  abide  by  the  few  rules  of  the  Troupe  rather  than  ones  he  follows  with  his  family.  He  was  raised  with  loyalty  as  a  highly  prized  aspect.  Loyalty  to  the  family.  But  also  now  loyalty  to  the  Spider  because  loyalty  is  still  that  prized  commodity  in  his  mindset.  So  unless  it’s  something  extremely  concerning  in  a  way  that  would  matter  to  the  family (  and  the  likelihood  of  that  is  low  ) he  won’t.  Likewise  ,  he  won’t  tell  the  troupe  about  his  family.  Unless  Chrollo  or  someone  asks  if  they’re  currently  accepting  contracts  or  other  such  business  information.

   Another  factor  that  plays  in  is  that  he  doesn’t  visit  home  very  often  and  ends  up  preferring  to  stick  with  select  troupe  members  or  groups.  He’s  the  shadow  ;  other  than  his  Mother  we  don’t  actually  see  most  of  the  family  interact  with  Kalluto  other  than  Illumi  later  on.  (  Even  before  they  were  just  at  the  same  place  but  didn’t  talk.  )  He  cares  about  both  sides  greatly.  BUT  he  does  actually  open  up  after  time  about  one  of  his  talents  to  the  Troupe  and  NEVER  to  his  family.  At  least  certain  members  ;  Chrollo  knows  and  Kalluto  would  be  willing  to  share  with  those  top  three  and  certain  secondary  people  he  bonds  to.  You  can  read  more  about  that  HERE.  

WHAT KIND OF FLOWER ARE YOU?

main  verse  Kalluto

peony

 you’re a dreamer and an optimist with an unbound imagination, the type to get lost in a book or a daydream. the sweet peony is perfect for you and your angelic disposition. there are times when you can be misunderstood or seem distracted or inaccessible, but you’re true to your word and loyal to the core. you are of the mystical sort, one who enjoys meditation, deep contemplation, and quiet reflection. being with you is like sitting on a cloud.

Future verse Kalluto

hydrangea

 sophisticated, refined, and mysterious, hydrangeas require their needs to be met, or they will not share their beauty. a hydrangea in the wrong environment will not bloom. you have a worldly, knowledgeable, and dynamic personality that charms those around you. you may come off as distant to some, but those who are worthy of your time will become spoiled by your attentive care and love.

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   Kalluto  has  always  had  a  sadistic  streak  ,  but  its  more  apparent  in  his  future  verse.  Even  as  a  child  however  he  clearly  displays  enjoyment  as  he  messes  with  the  Chimera  Ant.  At  the  end  he  remarks  “  I  should  really  break  this  habit  of  toying  and  beating  my  enemies  to  a  pulp.  “  While  Milluki  enjoys  talking a bout  his  ideas  or  how  to  kill  ,  Kalluto  explicitly  enjoys  the  act  OF  killing.  It  only  grows  as  he  spends  many  of  his  years  with  the  Phantom  Troupe  and  the  violence  of  the  group.  

   He  won’t  go  out  of  his  way  to  kill  ,  only  kill  those  who  he’s  hired  to  kill  as  a  Zoldyck  or  those  who  get  in  the  way  or  make  an  enemy  of  the  Phantom  Troupe.  But  that  said  ,  he  will  more  openly  show  his  sadistic  streak  or  in  torture  if  it’s  necessary  for  gaining  information.

asked by @duskwilt​  , putting them  in  here  bc  both  are  very  short  responses.

What sentimental objects does Isake currently possess?

Only  the  half  of  their  father’s  mask.  That’s  the  only  sentimental  object  he  has.  Though  he  also  has  the  blades  isame  made  for  him  too.

Does Kalluto have any type of affection that he prefers, whether in terms of giving or receiving?

No.  Kalluto  doesn’t  understand  types  of  affection  but  he  wouldn’t  have  a  preference  if  he  didn’t.  Even  just  acknowledging  him  is  enough  let  alone  actual  affection.

 galleryfake said:⭐ for kortopi & kalluto? :3c

(  RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ) ⭐️ (or multiple) for a headcanon about our muses.

1. If not around Feitan, Phinks, or Machi, Kalluto tends to gravitate towards Kortopi. He doesn’t feel pressured to talk if he doesn’t want to, which is just fine with Kalluto since he’s not used to talking a lot.

2. In his free time, Kalluto tends to sit and do origami. This includes origami people (not his nen paper dolls, but elaborate origami people like THIS ). Kalluto made a very detailed version of Kortopi and gave it to him as a gift. And by give i mean offered it without a word.

3. If there’s a question in regards to matters of the troupe, Kortopi’s one of, if not the, first person Kalluto tends to task.

4.  Kortopi tends to be the one to need to prompt Kalluto to sleep / eat sometimes. He’s often overlooked given the fact Kalluto sticks more to the outside (though he is improving!) and will go for a while without either due to his training, which he still works on.

florabled said:  [Kyouka; Kalluto] ⭐️

(  RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ) ⭐️ (or multiple) for a headcanon about our muses.

1. Kalluto occasional buys gifts for Kyouka even without prompting or reason. He just does it, especially if he sees something he thinks she would like.

2. If Kalluto needs her attention, he tends to just gently tug on her sleeve. But often times he’s content to just quietly follow her around.

3. Kalluto has also made and bought small outfits and/or accessories for her various rabbit plushies. He never had any really himself, but he figured from stores that’s normal. 

4. If they pass by a garden or area with flowers, Kalluto is prone to sometimes napping a couple and sneaking them into Kyouka’s hair. He thinks she looks pretty with them.

5.  Kalluto sometimes plays piano for Kyouka if they’re passing by an area with a piano that lets people play.

   Kalluto  suffers  from  various  types  of  psychological  disorders  ,  although  he  (  like  the  rest  of  the  family  )  is  unaware  of  any  ‘  issues.  ‘  Below  contains  the  details  specifically  on  his  attachment  disorder  caused  by  early  neglect.

   A  lot  of  his  stem  from  emotional  /  psychological  neglect  ,  which  is  why  he  begins  to  thrive  and  blossom  with  the  Phantom  Troupe.  This  is  why  he  begins  to  talk  a  bit  more  around  them  when  his  previous  screen  time’s  only  line  was  “  who  are  you  ?  “  whereas  here  he  begins  to  talk  to  the  Troupe  members.  While  he  was  given  attention  through  training  ,  he  rarely  to  never  received  any  sort  of  emotional  warmth  or  care  outside  of  these  settings  in  the  way  Illumi  likely  did  and  Killua  certainly  has  ,  like  having  that  talk  and  promise  with  Silva  before  he  leavess.  Kalluto  was  never  given  that.  Which  led  to  the  most  prominent  issue  he  faces.

   Kalluto  has  a  form  of  Reactive  Attachment  Disorder  aka  RAD.  The  requirements  for  this  according  to  the  DSM-5  (  the  most  current  version  as  of  this  post  being  made  )

Code 313.89  DIAGNOSTIC  CRITERIA

A. consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers, manifested by both of the following:      -  The child rarely or minimally seeks comfort when distressed.      -  The child rarely or minimally responds to comfort when distressed.

 B. A persistent social and emotional disturbance characterized by at least two of the following:     -  Minimal social and emotional responsiveness to others.      -  Limited positive affect.      -  Episodes of unexplained irritability, sadness, or fearfulness that are evident even during nonthreatening interaction with adult caregivers. 

C. The child has experienced a pattern of extremes of insufficient care as evidenced by at least one of the following:      - Social neglect or deprivation in the form of persistent lack of having basic emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection met by caregiving adults.      -  Repeated changes of primary caregivers that limit opportunities to form stable attachments (e.g., frequent changes in foster care.)      -  Rearing in unusual settings that severely limit opportunities to form selective attachments (e.g. institutions with child-to-caregiver-ratios.) 

BREAK  DOWN  OF  DIAGNOSE

SECTION  A    Kalluto  expresses  both  of  these  due  to  his  training ,   as  most  of  these  will  be.  Kalluto  rarely  expresses  any  distress  and  almost  never  lets  it  show.  As  a  Zolydck  ,  he  is  expected  to  not  feel  this  often  and  to  be  trained  not  to  react  or  respond  to  it.  Even  if  he  is  distressed  ,  he  is  not  to  let  it  show.  When  he  does  seek  it  ,  it  is  simply  by  grabbing  a  sleeve  or  standing  close  to  the  figure  that  they  have  attached  to  the  most.  (  Often  his  mother  ,  Illumi  ,  or  Phinks  /  Feitan  /  Chrollo  /  Machi  )

   But  if  given  comfort  by  another  figure  ,  he  rarely  reacts  externally.  Internally  he  is  likely  reacting  ,  but externally  ?  Not  so  much.  For  example  in  his  TWST  verse  with  Kalim  (  @thechessboard​  ‘s  amazing  portrayal  )  ,  Kalluto  doesn’t  know  how  to  react  to  being  given  comfort  even  outside  of  being  distressed.  Things  that  normal  kids  would  react  to  he  doesn’t  ,  nor  get  upset.  He  typically  just  looks  or  might  lean  into  a  touch.

   This  does  NOT  oppose  his  need  for  validation  and  attention  that  also  stems  from  neglect.  Because  Reactive  Attachment  Disorder  focuses  on  when  in  distress  ,  this  is  how  he  behaves  in  distress.  Althogh  in  truth  ,  Kalluto  rarely  expresses  anything  due  to  his  upbringing  and  training.  He  does  crave  attention  and  praise  and  will  respond  to  it  more  ,  but  in  times  of  distress  he  does  not  seek  comfort  often  or  doesn’t  know  how  to  respond.  That’s  how  he  can  have  RAD  even  with  the  need  for  attention  and  his  general  attachment  to  select  figures.

SECTION  B    I  mentioned  this  above.   He  fullfills  the  first  2  points.   He  has  minimal  social  /  emotional  responsiveness  as  well  as  limited  positive  affect  (  facial  expressions  ,  movement  ,  tone.  )

   Kalluto  does  not  have  much  of  an  emotional  response  to  others.  He  rarely  reacts  unless  it  is  someone  that  he  cares  about.  Another  kid  crying  ?   Nothing.  Another  kid  laughing  ?  Nothing.  Kalluto  simply  does  not  possess  the  development  to  have  an  emotional  response  and  it  has  been  trained  into  him  that  such  things  are  BAD  and  WEAKNESSES.  It  is  a  reason  he  does  not  get  along  or interact  with  children  despite  being  a  child  himself.  A  dying  person  could  collapse  at  his  feet  and  he’d  not  react  at  all.  He  also  does  not  speak  often  unless  given  permission  to  (  though  he’s  learning  to  do  so  more  )  and  does  not  engage  unless  engaged  with  first.  

   His  positive  affect  is  nearly  nonexistence.  This  references  facial  expressions  ,  movements  ,  gestures  ,  and  tone.  First  off  ,  he  rarely  talks  and  his  tone  stays  the  same  mostly.  But  he  rarely  shows  much  facial  expression.  Even  being  praised  and  given  attention  like  he  desires  ,  even  if  Kalluto  is  extremely  happen  ,  he  does  not  emote  very  well.  Sometimes  he  can  manage  a  small  smile  or  looks  of  fear  when  something  IS  too  strong  ,  but  generally  ?  Nothing.  He  does  truly  care  and  adore  the  attention  ,  but  he’s  trained  too  much  and  taken  it  to  heart.

SECTION  C    Kalluto  lacked  the  first  and  third  points  of  this  section.  He  was  raised  in  unusual  circumstances  as  being  trained  to  be  an  assassin  by  his  family  that  severely  limited  opportunities  to  form  attachments.  Hence  why  he  attaches  so  much  to  his  Mother  as  well  as  Illumi.  Those  are  the  two  he  is  frequently  around  with  outside  of  training  ,  meaning  he  is  the  most  attached  to  them.  He  would  put  them  or  their  wishes  first  before  others  ,  even  other  family  members ,  though  Kalluto  loves  all  his  family.  Because  of  this  unique  circumstance  however  ,  he  also  did  not  receive  the  affection  or  comfort  normal  children  receive.  They  are  assassins  ,  and  they  need  to  be  strong  and  tough.  There  is  no  need  for  it.  But  the  rare  moments  Kalluto  HAS  received  the  affection  and  attention  have  been  made  all  the  more  important  and  valuable  BECAUSE  they  were  so  rare  ,  and  thereby  fueling  his  other  attachment  issues  to  cling  to  the  few  that  give  him  attention  such  as  his  Mother  ,  Illumi  ,  and  Kalim.

Kalluto  is  a  master  of  Tessenjutsu  ,  aka  the  martial  arts  of  the  war  fan.  This  was  a  skill  taught  to  him  by  his  mother  ,  Kikyo  ,  under  her  direct  training  due  to  it  being  a  skill  from  her  family  line.  Out  of  all  the  children  ,  Kalluto  had  a  natural  affinity  to  the  technique  ,  and  thrived  in  that  field  of  martial  arts.  He  can  easily  hold  of  someone  wielding  a  sword  as  well  as  deflect  darts  ,  needles  ,  and  various  other  p

Kalluto  is  gifted  in  both  using  the  traditional  combat  ,  iron  war  fans  as  well  as  any  other  sort  of  fan.  His  fan  that  he  often  uses  (  and  is  seen  in  the  header  )  however  is  NOT  made  of  iron.  It  is  a  simple  paper  one  ,  but  there  are  darts  hidden  inside  some  of  the  spines/bones  of  the  fan .  Paper  is  sufficient  for  Kalluto  ,  as  he  can  infuse  his  Nen  (  aka  unique  magic )  into  it  to  strengthen  it.  He’s  shown  to  be  able  to  cut  through  a  steel  pipe  several  times  with  only  his  paper  fan.  

This  said  ,   he  does  have  a  particular  love  for  fans  and  possess  several  combat-styled  ones  but  he  rarely  uses  them  outside  of  show.  But  even  just  shopping  ,  Kalluto  is  typically  drawn  towards  tradition  hand  fans  ,  especially  unique  ones.

   Kalluto’s  canon  talents  &  abilities  (  or  those  implied  by  Illumi  /  Killua  discussing  their  training  as  assassins  and  then  adjusted  for  Kalluto’s  younger  age  )

-  Poison  Immunity  ;  can  distinguish  hundreds  of  poisons  ,  toxins  ,  chemicals  by  taste  ,  smell  ,  etc. -  High  tolerance  to  electricity  (  in  the 850,000  volts  range  ,  hurts  but  can  endure  it  ) -  Advanced  speed  (  able  to  cross  miles  of  mountain  in  mere  minutes  ) -  Advanced  Agility -  Advanced  Endurance  (  able  to  go  70  km  run  without  sweating  ,  can  take  torture  without  batting  an  eyelash  at  it  ) -  Advanced  strength  (  able  to  push  &  carry  hundreds  of  pounds  ) -  Can  go  days  without  sleep  or  food  and  still  be  in  a  normal  mindset. -  Master  Stealth  :  He  is  able  to  completely  conceal  his  presence  if  he  wishes  so  no  one  will  notice  him  even  if  he  is  watching   -  Rhythm  Echo:   creates several after-images of his body through a varying cadence of steps. There is a total absence of noise during the movement -  Ability  to  dislocate  his  joints  at  will  in  seconds -  Claws  (  As  all  Zoldycks  can  ,  he  can  rearange  the  anatomy  of  his  hands  to  turn  his  nails  into  claws capable  of  ripping  flesh  apart  with  ease  ) -  Scrying  &  Precognition  (  headcanon  on  this  is  HERE  ) -  Weapon  specialist  ,  favors  war  fans  (  tessenjutsu   ) -  Expert  armed  and  hand  to  hand  combatant -  Extremely  gifted  in  Nen  ,  a  natural  at  learning -  Heals  faster  than  most -  High  intelligence -  Deception  (  utilizes  his  appearance  to  deceive  people  )

Kalluto’s  Nen  (  aka  what  would  be  considered  Unique  Magic  by  twst  muses  )

PAPER  SURVEILLANCE  DOLLS  -  Kalluto  can  attach  a  piece  of  paper  confetti  to  a  person  and  create  a  paper  doll  that  allows  them  to  hear  everything  around  that  person  .  Only  a  singular  piece  of  confetti  is  needed  ,  size  and  shape  do  not  matter.  Kalluto  has  mastered  this  skill  so  well  that  not  even  the  Phantom  Troupe  was  able  to  detect  it  was  being  used  on  them.  However  ,  if  the  confetti  is  removed  ,  the  ability  ceases  to  function  and  if  the  paper  cutout  is  destroyed  he  has  to  make  another.

DANCE  OF  THE  SERPENT’S  BITE -  This  ability  is  initiated  by  Kalluto  releasing  a  certain  amount  of  paper  confetti  that  spins  around  him.  He  utilizes  his  fan  to  help  with  the  attack  ,  as  he  can  cause  the  paper  to  attach  from  a  multitude  of  angles.  If  a  single  piece  stays  ,  Kalluto  can  manipulate  all  the  other  pieces  to  attack  that  exact  spot  again  while  forming  a  serpent  shape.  Although  perhaps  not  initially  seeming  dangerous  ,  the  ability  is  powerful  enough  to  tear  apart  limbs  without  difficulty  due  to  his  own  nen  being  infused  into  it.  Further  more  ,  opponent  often  laugh  seeing it  ,  lowering  their  guard.  A  single  piece  easily  destroy  vulnerable  spots  such  as  the  eye  ,  ad  the  serpent  attack  ,  as  said ,  can  tear  through  limbs  and  kill.  It’s  also  very  effective  for  torture  ,  as  he  can  manipulate  how  much  damage  and  pain  it  will  cause  from  tons  of  painful  but  shallow  cuts  to  slitting  throats  to   the  removal  of  limbs.

KALLUTO’S  RELATIONSHIP  WITH  FAMILY  And  the  only  time  you’ll ever  see  this  icon  style  bc  they  won’t  all  fit  into  normal  frame

ZENO:  Formal,  polite.  Kalluto  doesn’t  have  a  particularly  strong  relationship  with  him,  but  has  had  mostly  positive  interactions  with  him  the  times  they  do.  Kalluto  would  like  to  make  him  proud,  but  would  take  make  other’s  proud  before  Zeno. SILVA:  A  stronger  relationship  than  with  Zeno  ,  but  less  than  both  Kikyo  and  Illumi  ,  but  higher  than  his  siblings.  However,  Kalluto  will  follow  Silva’s  orders  before  anyone  else’s,  other  than  Kikyo  depending  on  the  situation.  He’s  well  aware  of  his  place  ,  and  strives  to  make  Silva  proud  and/or  impressed.  Despite  any  punishments  and  training  ,  he  holds  no  ill  will.  Even  with  his  direct  rebellion  of  Silva’s  remarks  to  stay  away  from  the  Phantom  Troupe  ,  he  wants  to  be  in  Silva’s  good  graces.  He  holds  no  expectations  of  being  close  with  his  father  despite  wanting  to  be  closer  ,  and  harbors  doubts  his  father  would  care  much  if  something  happened  to  him. KIKYO:  A  very  strong  relationship  ,  the strongest  within  the  family.  He  adores  his  mother  and  readily  listens  to  her  be  it  in  conversation  or  commands.  Unlike  the  majority  of  his  family  ,  she  acknowledges  his  existence  and  feeds  his  desire  for  attention  and  acknowledgement.  He  is  almost  always  at  her  side  ,  knows  her  more  than  any  of  his  siblings  ,  and  would  do  near  anything  for  her.  He  has  taken  up  to  being  quite  proficient  in  many  skills  she  is  ,  and  loves  spending  time  with  her  and  is  usually  the  first  he  shows  something  new  to.  Even  when  he’s  older  ,  although  his  reliance  on  her  has  greatly  decreased  ,  he  still  loves  and  adores  his  mother  and  tends  to  and  cares  for  her. ILLUMI:  The  second  strongest  bond  ,  on  his  side.  Kalluto  is  very  aware  of  Killua’s  higher  status  on  Illumi’s  side  ,  but  he  doesn’t  care.  Illumi  is  really  the  only  other  person  that  acknowledges  Kalluto  ,  even  taking  him  on  missions  (  See  Yorknew  Arc  )  and  knowing  he’s  around.  Thus  ,  Kalluto  has  a  great  love  for  Illumi  ,  and  desires  to  make  him  proud  almost  as  much  as  their  parents.  Illumi  is  safe  ,  and  home  ,  if  kikyo  is  not  around.  He  would  equally  do  just  about  anything  for  his  big  brother  ,  sacrificing  his  own  comfort  for  Illumi  even  if  he  knows  Illumi  doesn’t  need  it  ,  and  shows  great  respect  to  Illumi.  He  just  loves  Illumi  so  much.  Older  Kalluto  continues  to  absolutely  adore  his  oldest  brother  ,  but  worries  for  him  too . MILLUKI:  Neutral.  There’s  not  much  interaction  between  the  two  other  than  Kalluto  delivering  messages  from  their  mother  to  him.  Kalluto  has  a  slightly  disdainful  opinion  ,    but  Milluki  is  still  his  brother  and  is  loved.  He  does  not   seek  approval  from  him  ,  but  would  still  spend  time  or  listen  to  Milluki  explain  things  if  asked.  Older  Kalluto  has  almost  no  relationship  with  him  beyond  blood. KILLUA:  Uncertain.  Kalluto  has  no  idea  what  he  has  done  to  cause  Killua  to  ignore  him  ,  walking  by  him  without  even  seeming  to  see  him  ,  leaving  him  lost  on  what  to  do.  He  want’s  Killua’s  attention  ,  but  does  not  know  how.  Even  so  ,  when  Killua  is  home  ,  Kalluto  does  little  things  for  his  brother’s  sake.  Presents  or  food  outside  his  door  ,  distracting  mom  to  give  him  more  time  ,  things  of  that  nature.  It’s  the  best  he  can  think  of  to  do  things  for  Killua  ,  longing  for  acknowledgement.  Older  Kalluto  has  also  a  decreased  want  of  attention  ,  and  he  now  runs  with  the  Phantom  Troupe  ,  placing  an  tension  on  the  ties  since  Kalluto  is  both  Zoldyck  and  Spider.  However  ,  Kalluto  will  still  come  when  asked  or  keep  in  contact  ,  but  is  wary. ALLUKA:  Near  nonexistent.  He  recognizes  the  name  and  is  aware  of  what  has  occurred  to  her  ,  and  has  a  few  vague  memories.  He  keeps  his  distant  since  he  knows  how  his  family  reacts.  When  he’s  older,  the  vague  memories  are  nonexistent,  and  she  is  just   a  name  and  a  face  he  hasn’t  seen  for  over  a  decade.  However  ,  regardless  of  age  ,  Kalluto  always  treats  her  nicely  when  they  interact.