#★ ﹙𝒜.﹚ 𝐫𝐨 ، ⎯ ㅤ⎯ ׅburdened by secrets ៸៸

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⠀⠀ ⠀ᅟᅟ ⠀⠀ ⠀ᅟᅟ aro celeste moreno-rios just hasn’t been the same since autumn of 2019 when they sold their soul. i thought they would get even more spirited and fierce after they got the subject of their wish, but they’ve only become more enervated and aloof, especially for a psychic. i’ve known them for twenty-two years, and i see them all the time at their job as a horse tranier at talking tree ranch, but something just seems… different.

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ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ› call her ro, este or cel/celly. ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ› twenty two years old. ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ› pensexual demiromantic. ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ› infj, 4w5, neutral evil.

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for angel : is that MUSE A lingering in the shadows with THE SHADOW? once, their connection seemed like fate: an angelic muse who radiates warmth and hope, somehow drawn to the empty void where aro stands. they balance each other, the light often cutting through her silence. but for how long can an angel keep the darkness at bay? for fae : they’ve known each other for what feels like lifetimes. MUSE B was there long before the riverman claimed aro’s soul, and they saw her transformation. some say MUSE B has a soft spot for broken things, and perhaps they still hope to save THE SHADOW from her fate. old promises are hard to break. for human : the human muse who has never fully understood aro’s otherworldly existence but finds themselves inexplicably drawn to her. MUSE C is curious, constantly seeking the truth behind her hollow smile and mysterious aura. their friendship is filled with long, quiet walks and shared secrets, even if one of them remains forever incomplete. for hunter : it’s no secret that MUSE D doesn’t trust THE SHADOW. a hunter who’s all too familiar with the dangers of the supernatural world, they see aro as a threat—a danger lurking in plain sight. their rivalry is steeped in tension, both playing a deadly game of cat and mouse, constantly watching each other, waiting for the first misstep. for banshee : two beings tied to visions and doom, but while THE SHADOW gave up her soul for her family, MUSE E's abilities were always an inherent curse. jealousy simmers beneath the surface, as the banshee resents aro for making her own choice while they were born into despair. they clash whenever their paths cross, each seeing the other as a reflection of what could have been. for empty : they both sold their souls, but while THE SHADOW did it to save her family, MUSE F made their deal for selfish reasons. now, MUSE F despises what aro represents—selflessness, sacrifice—and feels that her very existence mocks their own decisions. every encounter between them crackles with bitterness and loathing. for witch : the old blood feud runs deep between THE SHADOW and MUSE G. it is said that a witch once cursed the moreno-rios family, and THE SHADOW carries the weight of that history on her shoulders. every spell, every whispered incantation feels like an echo of an old war. the tension between them is palpable, and neither is willing to stand down. for vampire : a dark figure tied closely to the riverman, this vampire muse is the embodiment of temptation and decay, a reminder of aro’s eternal contract. they serve as a twisted echo of aro’s own fate, delighting in her suffering and pushing her closer to the edge. MUSE H takes pleasure in reminding her that she can never truly escape the riverman’s grasp. for psychic : another psychic who has felt the weight of their powers but has not yet succumbed to the same fate as THE SHADOW. MUSE I senses the emptiness inside aro but refuses to abandon her. tthey share a quiet understanding, a bond formed in silence and shared visions, often sitting together in wordless companionship, each finding comfort in the presence of the other. for human : an unlikely friendship with a human who remains blissfully unaware of aro’s dark past. MUSE J sees her as a tragic but intriguing figure, never suspecting the soul-shattering pain beneath her exterior. their presence is a gentle reminder of what aro could have had if her fate had been different. for witch : somehow, despite the age-old feud between witches and her family, THE SHADOW and MUSE K find themselves drawn together. both are bound by destiny and curses, making their connection dangerous and fragile. their relationship is a constant push and pull, both knowing that any love between them could lead to their ruin.

for angel : there’s something about MUSE L that reminds THE SHADOW of what she once believed in—hope, light, and redemption. this angelic muse isn’t naïve, but they see through her hollow exterior to the person she used to be, and there’s a deep, aching attraction between them. they make her feel something close to human again, even though aro knows the light could burn her.

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after her deal with the riverman, aro became less talkative, often responding to questions with gestures or cryptic phrases. she believes that speaking too much may reveal more of her soul than she has left.

aro avoids mirrors as much as possible. she’s convinced that something is always wrong with her reflection—a lingering, hollow version of herself that doesn’t quite belong to this world.

despite being emotionally detached from people, aro still feels a deep connection to animals, especially horses. they seem to instinctively trust her, and she often uses this bond as a way to escape her inner turmoil.

rarely sleeps soundly. her body feels tired, but her mind never truly rests. sometimes, she dreams of the riverman and the deal they made, and she wakes up feeling like pieces of herself are slowly fading away.

her deal has stripped away much of aro’s emotional depth. while she remembers what it feels like to love or grieve, she can no longer access those feelings fully, leaving her in a constant state of detachment.

has an eerie ability to sense when someone is close to death. she claims that a peculiar smell, almost like decayed roses, fills the air around those whose time is nearing its end.

despite feeling disconnected from her family emotionally, aro still harbours an intense, almost desperate need to protect them, even though she knows her soul is already gone. she believes that if she suffers in their place, they will remain safe.

even after selling her soul, aro clings to old family superstitions and rituals, like leaving salt by the windows and keeping protective symbols on her person at all times. deep down, she hopes they might offer some solace or protection from the riverman.

has a strange affinity for storms. when the weather turns turbulent, she often feels more alive, as if the chaos in the sky reflects her internal struggle. she loves the sound of thunder, and it seems to ground her in moments of emptiness.

sometimes, aro will laugh at inappropriate moments—not out of joy, but as a reflex. it’s hollow and unsettling, and often catches others off-guard, adding to her aura of eerie unpredictability.

is convinced that the horses at the ranch gossip about the humans. she’ll occasionally talk to them like they’re her closest friends, asking them for the latest "news."

despite her stoic, gothic exterior, Aro has a weakness for energy drinks. the more absurdly named, the better—her favourite is one called "riverman’s revenge" because of the irony.

for all her courage and dark experiences, aro has an irrational fear of butterflies. she thinks they’re too unpredictable and suspects they might be omens in disguise.

aro is terrible in the kitchen. despite being able to predict the outcome of most things, she somehow never manages to avoid burning food—especially toast. she blames it on her "curse."

loves collecting random, useless facts (like how octopuses have three hearts). she’ll often drop these facts in the middle of serious conversations just to see people’s confused reactions.

aro's psychometry is both a gift and a curse. while she can glean insights from touching objects, the ability is unpredictable now that she’s an empty. sometimes, she touches something and only feels a cold void, which terrifies her.

aro’s precognition is incomplete, giving her only fragments of future events. these fragmented visions are filled with shadows and distortion, often leading her to misunderstand the outcomes, which frustrates her endlessly.

when aro attempts astral projection now, she feels like she’s on the edge of something dark. in the astral plane, she often catches glimpses of the riverman watching her from a distance, making it a dangerous practice she avoids unless absolutely necessary.

since becoming an empty, aro can no longer read auras as clearly as before. instead, she sees them as warped, faded colours, which reflect the soul’s vulnerability. this distortion is particularly strong in those who have made deals similar to her own.

aro no longer has full control over her psychometry, and sometimes, when she accidentally touches an object without gloves, she’s flooded with overwhelming sensations and fragmented memories of the object's history. it often leaves her disoriented and emotionally drained.