Just saw a comment on a reddit post that suggested Frey's shoes are still so well-kept because Cuff protects them extra well. We do see traces of his magic around her feet as she runs, after all.
Like... Frey has put a high personal value on those shoes. Another thing she "wears," just like Cuff. I wonder if he's actively doing that out of a sort of respect, or if it's more subconscious :)
I got inspired by @phoenixiancrystallist and @cruelfeline to draw a bit more Forspoken! This is another AU design that popped into my head where Susurrus was better contained and Frey was born and raised in Athia. She actually pulls his consciousness out of Cinta when she's born, but is still more naturally adapted to containing him.
In this setting she obviously learns more from her mother, gaining better swordfighting ability and the Junoon royal fashion.
She does eventually (willingly) reabsorb all of his pieces when she becomes an adult. Until then, the newly-freed Cinta helps the other Tantas manage their piece of Cuff, a nickname Frey now gives him after seeing his more artificial forms on her aunties :>
And yes Bird!Cuff is still around. Because of course he is.
Huh! Got new dialogue after resting at camp I've never heard before. Frey asked if Cuff could hear all the bugs and he's like "I hope that's what they are..."
So that's three bits of insect-related dialogue XD
Came across this piece of dialogue randomly when I was checking out the bridge leading up to Junoon castle. Cuff is relieved, Frey has an aesthete inside of her. @cruelfeline
"You let you emotions get the better of you. Not a good look for a Tanta, I must say. Excellent look for me, though."
I like to imagine after fusing, Cuff actually has an easier time affecting Frey if she lets her mental guard down. Problem is she's usually too quick-witted to let anything throw her off her rhythm.
Migraines suck but I promised the Forspoken community* a banner and avatar today and bY GOLLY I WILL DELIVER ON MY PROMISES, BRAIN IMPLOSIONS BE DAMNED D<
I spent, like... I was not paying attention to my start time but I want to say two hours? Let's go with two hours. Anyway, I spent FOREVER on the Cipal banner and then for Frey and Cuff I just took the cutscene screenshot and went "eh that just needs a bit of saturation and contrast tweaking" and spent all of maybe twenty seconds on it lol
*(we have a community now; shoot me an ask if you want to join and I'll send you an invite)
Auburn: A nail design crafted by Tanta Frey and the demon Susurrus. Frey created this design with the intent of amplifying the power of her Surge magic. When imbued with the blood of the Tantas they increase the devastating effects of Frey's most powerful spells.
Improved Surge Magic recharge rate
Top-level Attack magic deals extra damage
Cost: x1 Lucid Bloom
Waves: A nail design crafted by Tanta Frey and the demon Susurrus. This design was created with the intention of amplifying Tanta Prav's signature blue magic.