#eustacia the hellhound

[incorrect-interdimensional]

Astre: *nervously backs away from Eustacia the hellhound*

Rose: She doesn’t bite...

Astre: Oh, thank goodness—

Rose: Hard

Astre: *runs to Xander*

Xander (puts his arms protectively around Astre and glares at his sister): ROSE!

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For the guessing game: Kitten, cat, feline, love >w

Kitten: “It would appear this hellhound has formed a bond with you, kitten.” This WIP won’t see the light of day for several months, but I’m currently planning a collection of oneshots called “Kitten Tales,” which will focus on my Sebagrelle OCs Rose, Xander/Rhea, and Viola Sutcliff-Michaelis. This line is taken from the story of how Rose met her hellhound, Eustacia!

Cat: “The Cat sucked at your clavicle with unmitigated glee, and you already felt the deep purple bruise forming beneath her wicked teeth.” from “Cat’s Cradle,” a Cheshire Grelle/Reader oneshot I’m working on for a request.

Feline: Surprisingly not! XD

Love: “Sebastian doesn’t know if this is ‘love.’ He merely knows that he is ravaged by its pure, white flame, which burns his pride and connivance and smug superiority to silvery ash and resurrects him like the phoenix, transmogrifying the demon into a baffling new creature that defies comprehension,” from “Violin,” a rather smutty Sebagni oneshot I just started drafting. (*coughs* Bassy’s praise kink might be involved)

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Maybe 89. “You’re holding back.” With Astre and Rose because I think they could have a really fun relationship, I mean she is his sister-in-law!

The OC Astre Phantomhive belongs to the wonderful @deadly-safety-scissors and is used with permission.

Astre sighed wistfully as he walked down the path leading away from the Sutcliff-Michaelis house. He knew that Xander’s captivating red eyes and kind smile would haunt him for the rest of the day. The reaper had stopped by under some feeble pretense to visit with Xander; over time, the two had gradually become friends, though Astre secretly wished they could be more. His heart hadn’t stood a chance against that sweet, gentle soul, but he was certain that Xander would never reciprocate his feelings. Why was his love always ill-fated? Astre despondently kicked a pebble, watching it skip ahead. Then came the sound of footsteps striding towards him. It was none other than Xander’s twin Rose, a look of determination (and exasperation?) on her face. Her hellhound Eustacia padded obediently beside her, eyes blazing with infernal fire.

Crossing her arms, Rose planted both feet firmly on the ground and cocked an eyebrow. “You’re an idiot, you know that?”

Astre’s jaw dropped. “E-excuse me?”

“On second thought, you’re a bloody idiot. You’re holding back for no reason, Astre.”

“What the devil are you talking about?” he protested indignantly.

She shot him a withering glare. “Xander, obviously. The two of you have been crazy about each other for months, and if you don’t get a move on, I might order Eustacia to eat you.” The hellhound lifted her upper lip to reveal gleaming white canines.

Astre staggered backwards, less out of fear of Eustacia than due to shock at what Rose had so casually said.

“I-I—”

“Zip it, star boy. Xander doesn’t just have a crush on you, he’s pining after you. You’re literally the only person who hasn’t figured it out yet. Viola and I know. Mum knows. She thinks you’d be adorable together, by the way. Dad knows, gods help us all. If he wasn’t a demon, he’d have had an aneurysm over one of his kittens being a lovesick idiot for one of the Phantomhives!”

Astre blinked in confusion. Sebastian’s wrathful gaze had seemed positively murderous the last few times he’d stopped by, but he’d put it down to their usual antipathy. The former butler had devoured his little brother’s soul, after all, so the two were hardly on good terms.

And she’d said Xander was…pining? Lovesick? Over HIM?! A flush of pink bloomed on Astre’s cheeks.

Meanwhile, Rose grabbed the reaper by the front of his shirt and hauled him back to the house, Eustacia trotting on Astre’s other side as if to prevent him from running away.

“Now, see here--!” he squawked. A part of him would always be an earl, and he was unaccustomed to being manhandled in this way. You didn’t strike a lady, though, even one as fearsome as Rose Sutcliff-Michaelis.

“Astre V.C. Phantomhive, I am taking you to my brother’s room and locking it with the strongest binding spell I know, and I swear by all the gods that I am not letting you out until you confess to him! Don’t hold back.”

After finding himself facing an equally confused and flustered Xander, Astre didn’t hold back, and that was how he learned to his eternal delight that his feelings were reciprocated in full.

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So what does it mean when someone of a "Diabolical Gentry" has offspring like Sebastian? Is it a big deal at all??

When a powerful, higher-order demon has children, that can potentially cause a disruption in the cosmos. After all, new supernatural beings are brought into existence! Often, the presence of such children can attract dark entities. In my AU about Mathilda and the son she has with Sebastian, Eusebius’s mere existence tends to draw lesser demons and monsters to the Phantomhive manor, and carrying him to term caused Mathilda’s own latent powers as a witch to awaken. This is true in my other verses, as well, i.e. Rose met her hellhound Eustacia in the first place because the devilish dog was attracted to her aura. Rarely, children of the Diabolical Gentry can be almost godlike, as is the the case with Xander and Aarushi.

Other demons’ response to such children would depend on their relationship with their parent(s). They might show deference (especially if the demon was of lower rank), but they might attack the children if they bore a grudge against their parent. In the You Reap What You Sow AU, a member of the Diabolical Gentry tried to kill Rose, Viola, and Xander on the grounds that they were “half-breeds” that shouldn’t exist in the first place...and because they were still bitter over a quarrel they’d had with Sebastian a few centuries prior.

So definitely a mixed bag!

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☀️☕🌼

☀️ : What makes your OC genuinely happy? A person, an item, their hobby? Where is the place they're happiest, or most at home? What is the happiest they've ever been?

Rose: Hanging out with her best friends, Liv and Ezra; successfully repairing a death scythe or tinkering with damaged cars with Grelle; spending time with her family (when they're not driving her crazy) or going on dates with her husband, Michael. She's happiest on the move, riding her motorcycle with her hellhound Eustacia at her side. One of Rose's happiest moments was when her coworkers at the Death Scythe Maintenance and Repair Division officially recognized her for being their most valued employee. It was an indication that she'd earned their trust and respect in spite of being a demon/reaper hybrid.

Xander/Rhea: Painting backdrops or helping people with their makeup; adding new stones to his pet rock collection; cuddling; playing with the family cats; enjoying a relaxing day in with the family. For Xander, home is where the heart is! One of the happiest days of Xander's life was when @deadly-safety-scissors OC Astre Phantomhive asked for his hand in marriage. :3

Viola: Playing the flute or cello; running a successful experiment; holding hands (and doing various and sundry other things) with her girlfriend Nina. She's happiest in the lab or in the privacy of her room (to which Rose sarcastically refers as her "inner sanctum"). Her happiest moment was when Sebastian taught her how to jump between different universes and introduced her to his favorite ones. It opened her mind up to a whole new world of possibilities and left a lasting impression on her. ☕: Give us one (or more, if you feel like it) of your OCs deepest darkest secrets. Why do they keep it hidden? Spill the tea!

Rose is very straightforward and honest to a fault. She's a no-nonsense girl, and what you see is generally what you get. The closest she has to a dark secret is the fear that she might be unable to protect the people she cares for, which is rooted in the attack on her and Xander's lives (when a pair of bigoted reapers broke into the house and nearly murdered them and Ronnie while Grelle and Sebas were at work).

When they first learned that Grelle was Jack the Ripper, Xander tried to act like it didn't matter to him in order to spare her feelings. In truth, though, he had a hard time coming to terms with what she'd done (Xander has a soft spot for mortals), though he eventually managed to reconcile with Grelle.

Viola loves soul-eating. Absorbing the person's knowledge and emotions is a fascinating, exhilarating process for her. However, she feels ashamed of this and tries to hide it because it's such a strong demonic trait.

🌼 Write a short drabble from your OC's perspective meeting their love interest

(Rose first met Michael Kennsington, a reaper and former MI6 agent, when he came to her department for minor repairs to his scythe. Michael investigated conspiracy theories as a hobby and became firmly convinced that Sebastian Michaelis was a supernatural being, which accounts for his excitement here.)

Rose had never met this man before, but she knew right away that he wasn't your average reaper. The way he carried himself reminded her of Dad: Self-assured, yet ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. His quiet confidence was more subdued than Dad's smug arrogance (thank the gods), but there was that same subtle sense of power, like a tiger keeping its claws carefully sheathed...for now. His appraising gaze cut far beneath the surface. In the seconds that he looked at her, Rose could sense the flurry of calculations in his mind as he sized her up. Huh. This guy might be an interesting one.

"Red eyes..." Rose braced herself for the usual confusion and disgust with which new reapers typically reacted to her, their divine instincts alerting them to her demonic nature. Instead, the man broke out in a boyish grin, looking as delighted as a little kid who'd just caught sight of his Christmas presents under the tree."You must be one of the Sutcliff-Michaelises!" he gushed, grabbing her hand and pumping it enthusiastically. "It's Rose, isn't it? Oldest daughter of the Phantomhive butler?""Uh...yes..." Rose laughed, cocking an eyebrow. Definitely not the reaction she'd been expecting. Dad had become something of a legend in the years since his "disappearance" and the young earl's death, but this man said "Phantomhive butler" the way teenagers fangirled over their favorite actors. Oh gods, the last thing Dad needed was a groupie--his ego was already inflated enough."So it's true, it's really true! All my friends at the agency used to laugh at me, say I was batshit crazy, but I knew that Sebastian Michaelis couldn't be human!"He paused, blushing as he glanced down and realized that he'd been holding Rose's hand for much longer than necessary. Letting go, he looked sheepishly at Rose, who was thoroughly amused by this point. "Damn, you must think I'm a ruddy great idiot. And I haven't even introduced myself. It's Michael, Michael Kennsington."

(Due his traumatic childhood experience of almost being killed by reapers, Xander experiences intense anxiety whenever unfamiliar reapers come to call at the Sutcliff-Michaelis residence. For clarification, Astre Phantomhive is my girlfriend’s OC, not our earl)

No matter how hard he tried to fight it, fear clawed its way up Xander's throat when he realized that a strange reaper had come to visit. The rational part of his mind knew that they weren't in danger, that there would be no flash of death scythes and hateful cries ('Die, demon filth! Die, you scum, DIE!'). Still, he shook with trepidation, breaking out in a cold sweat with his back pressed against the wall as he listened to Mum chatting away with this unfamiliar death god in the kitchen. But then there was Rose, kindly yet firmly grabbing him by the hand. "It's all right, Xander, I'm here, and so is Mum. Besides, he's a Phantomhive! You know how we loved Dad's stories about the Earl when we were kids."Astre V.C. Phantomhive. The moment he saw him, Xander's fear dissipated like smoke scattered in the wind. Tall, slender, and fine-boned, with a true nobleman's grace, messy cobalt hair, and eyes that shimmered with wit and good humor. There was a quiet melancholy hiding behind those eyes, however, and that struck a sympathetic chord within the softhearted child of heaven and hell. It would be a few months before the desire took hold with a silent passion that ate at Xander's marrow, and longer still before Astre would begin the intricate rituals of their courtship, but this first meeting was when providence tossed out her red string to tie their destinies together.(Nina Montmarcy is one of my reaper OCs. She’s autistic, hence the stimming and reluctance to look Viola in the eye)

"Hey, Vi!"Viola look up, a rat cradled to her bosom, to see Uncle Othello stroll into the forensics lab with a young woman in tow. She was dressed in a green cotton sweater and jeans, and her light brown hair was cut in a sensible bob. She was also the most adorable reaper Viola had ever seen, a fact that the hybrid tried to ignore by adjusting her grip on the docile rat held in her arms."We finally got a new recruit!" Uncle Othello grinned. "This is Nina Montmarcy. Fresh out of the reaper academy, sharp as a tack, and knows the science. I thought I'd let ya show her the ropes--she might as well learn from the best researcher our department's ever had."Viola groaned. "I'm not as great as all that." Her nerdy "uncle" could be worse about bragging on her abilities than Mum and Dad, and that was saying something. "But welcome to Forensics!" She gave the other woman a warm smile, heart beating a little faster than it ought to. Nina's left hand drifted up to her hair, and she twirled a piece around her fingers over and again in a gesture that seemed almost instinctual. "Th-thank you," she replied in a shaky whisper, not making eye contact. Awkward and shy, but endearing...Oh shit, Viola thought as a warm glow spread in the pit of her stomach. Why was she so illogical when it came to pretty girls?

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11, 12, 15 and 16 for the kittens dear 😽 hope your test went well.

Thank you for giving me a chance to ramble about my kids! Well, the test went, but at least it’s over. XD

11. What is your OC’s relationship with their mother?

All of the kittens have loving relationships with Grelle. Rose is probably closest to her and hero-worshipped her when she was a kid. They’ll sometimes repair old, beaten-up vehicles together (Bassy scrounges these from local junkyards) or ride around the city on their motorcycles. Her mother’s daughter, Rose is quite strong-willed at times, so she and Grelle do occasionally clash.

Xander tends to gravitate toward Grelle when in need of physical affection (she gives the best hugs in the family). He used to call her “Mummy Shark” when he was little after a family trip to the aquarium, when he noticed that he and Grelle had teeth similar to the sharks’.

Although all the science stuff is a bit beyond Grelle, she couldn’t be prouder of Viola (she’ll brag to anyone who will listen about how clever her baby is), and Vi is quietly but fiercely devoted to her.

12. What is your OC’s relationship with their father?

Technically, our genderfluid demon is also quite literally their second mom, but I digress. Rose’s relationship with Sebastian is characterized by affectionate roasting. She’s always rolling her eyes at his terrible puns (”Gods, Dad, you’re such a dork!”) and poking good-natured fun at his foibles. However, the second anyone talks trash about Sebastian because he’s a demon, Rose is fully prepared to knock their teeth out.

Xander is very sweet and loving towards Sebastian. Even though Bassy doesn’t always understand his soft, gentle child, he’s there when Xander needs to have a heart-to-heart with someone or just ask for advice. Xander regularly visits the grave of his first human friend, Darcy (who was killed by a drunk driver at around the age of 7). Without fail, Sebastian will have a picnic basket ready for him before he heads out. They never speak of it, but it’s become something of a tradition.

Viola is extremely close to Sebastian. As the most demonic child, she understands him in ways that the rest of their family can’t, and she sometimes confides in him about her insecurities regarding being a part-demon hybrid working among reapers. In addition to being “the baby” of their household, Viola was born prematurely (long story), and the situation was very touch-and-go during her first few weeks of life. Because of this, both Grelle and Sebastian dote on her, and Bassy can be even more overprotective of her than he is of Rose and Xander.

15. What was your OC’s childhood like?

In general, happy and peaceful. The kittens had each other, two loving parents, and a small crew of “uncles” (Ronnie, Eric, Alan, and Othello). They’re very close-knit. Of course, Grelle and Sebastian weren’t perfect parents, but they tried their best, and it paid off!

16. What is your OC’s strongest childhood memory? Why and how has that impacted him/her?

Rose’s and Xander’s strongest negative childhood memory would be when a pair of reapers broke into their home while Sebastian and Grelle were both at the dispatch and attempted to murder them for being part demon (essentially, it was a hate crime). Thankfully, their parents made it back in time, but both kittens were understandably affected by it. During the ordeal, Xander had a panic attack and couldn't use his magic, so Rose had to fend off their attackers alone, saving his life but almost losing an eye in the process. As a result, she felt compelled to cultivate a tough, unflappable persona in order to protect her loved ones and push down her own fear. She also forced herself to mingle more with reapers to prove that she wasn't intimidated by those who disapproved of her parents' marriage. This led to her decision to apply for a job at the dispatch. Xander still feels guilt and shame when recalling how he allowed his terror to govern him, which contributed to his current compulsion to always help others and put them first. In addition, he's still a bit skittish around most reapers who aren't his uncles, though he can warm up eventually.

A positive strong memory for Rose would be when her parents gave her her first motorcycle and taught her how to ride it (it can fly like the one in Harry Potter) because, for her, motorcycles represent freedom and possibility. Another strong memory would be when Eustacia became her familiar, since the hellhound is one of her dearest companions.

For Xander, the quiet moments of his childhood (Sebastian telling the kittens stories and making magical shadow plays for them, Grelle teaching him how to dance)  are among the strongest positive memories because he loves it when everyone is at harmony with themselves and eachother.

Viola's strongest positive childhood memory was when Sebastian taught her how to move "sideways" (demons know about myriad universes of which the reapers are unaware) and showed her some of his favorites, the most beautiful ones. He also taught this to Rose and Xander, but the experience had the greatest impact on Vi. It made her appreciate the wonder and mystery of the cosmos, which fueled her passion for science.

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5,9,19,21,41,68,72,76 for the kittens XD (On the most recent oc ask thingy you reblogged, also I apologize for so many XD)

No worries! XD

5. What does your OC normally wear? What would your OC wear on a special night?

Rose wears a lot of black and leather and has several trusty pairs of stylish black boots. She also likes turtleneck sweaters. On a special night, she'd probably wear a sexy red dress and black choker. Xander's style is all over the place; he'll wear whatever he thinks looks good! Loves high heels and wears makeup on a semi-regular basis. When he's feeling tired and just wants to relax, he'll throw on a hoodie and sweatpants. Anything is possible on a special night!Viola has two modes: Pastel and goth. On a special night, she'd wear a flowing, black, lacy, elegantly understated. Alternatively, she might wear a suit (either choice would make her girlfriend swoon!).

9. What does your OC's bedroom look like? His/her living area?

Rose's bedroom is messy, but in a cozy sort of way, clothes, books, etc. scattered around, as well as Eustacia's dog bed and toys (and the black hellhound fur she sheds everywhere!). She also keeps a couple of toolboxes stowed away in the closetXander's room has a very artsy feel to it. Tons of crafting supplies everywhere, his pet rock collection, a mini puppet theater (plus the accompanying puppets), clocks and watches he's repairing, costumes, glitter, and so on. Viola's room is extremely tidy and organized. All the books are lined up alphabetically by author on the shelves, and the bed is neatly made. She keeps her watercolors, cello, and flute tucked away in a corner. Also has a small collection of Funtom rabbits that she sleeps with (Rose teases her about sleeping with stuffed animals at her age, but Viola is undeterred).19. What does your OC think of children- either in general or about having them?

Rose and Xander are both great with kids. I think Rose eventually has a couple of children with her husband, Michael Kennsington, and I could see Xander adopting a bunch of abandoned magical creatures (soft-hearted babey). Viola doesn't mind kids, but they're a bit too noisy and rambunctious for her. She'd get along best with a clever, quiet child.21. Who are your OC's closest relatives?

Not really relevant in their case. Sebastian has relatives in hell, but none of them wish to associate with the "half-breed" children of what they regard as a repugnant union with a reaper. Of course, Grelle's relations are long dead. However, the kittens regard Ronald, Othello, Alan, and Eric as their "uncles."41. What is your OC's greatest fear?

Rose: Being unable to protect the people she cares about, showing weakness in front of enemies.Xander: Losing his loved ones, powerlessness

Viola: Rejection (had a few bad experiences with bigoted reapers in forensics), being misunderstood68. What is your OC's favorite season?

Rose: Fall. Definitely fall

Xander: Spring and summer

Viola: Spring72. What is your OC's favorite kind of music (and song if there is one)?

Rose: Rock, rap (Sebastian will occasionally try to rap along with her music to show what a "cool dad" he is while the rest of the family facepalms in dismay)

Xander: Alternative/indie music? Folk songs for sure. I think he also likes playing and listening to acoustic guitar music

Viola: Classical music, especially if strings are involved.76. What is your OC's favorite animal?

Rose: Dogs

Xander: He loves them all! But probably dragons

Viola: Cats, rats

Thanks so much for the ask!

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So I'm I wonder what the other kitties would think of this other one from another universe or whatever but still from the same demon daddy/momma? 😻

I think Aarushi would LOVE Xander. He’s a sweetheart, so he’d be very kind and tender when interacting with the little babey. They might be a little intimidated by Viola and Rose, though, and Eustacia the hellhound would probably have them crying and running to hide behind Mamma. XD

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1, 13, 39?

1. What is your character’s biggest fear?

Rose’s biggest fear is not being strong enough to protect someone in danger (this stems from when she was frantically trying to defend a panick-stricken Xander from the reapers who broke into their home and attempted to murder them while Grelle and Sebastian were at the dispatch). Xander’s and Viola’s biggest fear is probably losing those closest to them.

13. What would your character die for?

For all three, I’d say eachother, their parents, their significant others, their reaper “uncles,” and their beloved pets.

39. What would be your character’s niche on Tumblr?

Yas; great question!

Rose would reblog a lot of posts about black leather outfits, motorcycles, and cars and probably blog a bit about caring for her hellhound and familiar, Eustacia (she takes lots of selfies with her!) as well as the latest death scythe repair jobs she was working on.

Xander would post a lot of content related to costume design, musical theater, and high heels.

Viola’s blog would be a mix of forensic science posts (the quality kind that actually educate the reader and debunk common science myths), posts related to British lit, and Victorian aesthetic posts (ever since she was a wee little kitten, she’s been fascinated by her papa’s stories about his contract with the Earl).

Thanks for the ask! 🥰

[grelleswife]

30 and 34 for the kittens!!!

30. Did your OC participate in extracurricular activites, and if so, what were they?

The kittens were essentially homeschooled by Sebastian and Grelle. However, if we’re interpreting “extracurricular activities” as hobbies/pastimes, Rose loves tinkering with battered cars (this is a mother-daughter bonding activity she enjoys doing with Grelle; they’re both mechanically inclined). She also likes riding around on her motorcycle, usually in the company of her hellhound familiar Eustacia.

Xander/Rhea participates in a lot of community theatre productions, mainly assisting with props, makeup, and costumes. He also makes cute puppets and repairs clocks and watches and maintains a magical pet rock collection (he started it when he was still a tiny kitten).

Viola plays the flute and cello, paints watercolors, and reads highbrow literature. Sebastian taught her ballet when she was little, and it’s an activity she still enjoys.

All of the kittens love to dance! They’re Grelle’s and Bassy’s children, after all.

34. What is your OC’s dream job and/or current profession?

Rose works for the Death Scythe Repair and Maintenance division at the dispatch, where she’s one of the top employees.

Xander doesn’t have an official occupation, but they serve as a “god of small things,” doing their best to answer the prayers of desperate humans wherever the family is currently residing, especially those of children. This stems from a childhood friendship with a human girl, Darcy Braithwaite, whose life was cut short by a drunk driver. Ever since then, the hybrid has had a soft spot for mortals.

Viola is extremely gifted in STEM and works in Forensics with her “uncle” Othello. Due to her demonic heritage, she has the ability to read the residual spiritual energy on pieces of evidence (i.e. an attacker’s essence, what the deceased person was feeling at the time of their demise), which often comes in handy.

Thanks so much for the ask!

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tell us about your OCs then!!!!

Yay! A brief rundown (so I don’t spam peoples’ dashes):

Rose Sutcliff-Michaelis: Grelle’s and Bassy’s eldest child. Redhead, good with machines, rides motorcycles, wears a lot of black leather, repairs cars in her spare time, and works in a dispatch division I made up (Death Scythe Repair and Maintenance). Practical, level-headed, and tough as nails. Has a hellhound named Eustacia who serves as her familiar. Eventually marries a reaper named Michael Kennsington who’s a former MI6 agent and looks a lot like Gevanni from Death Note.

Alexander/Rhea Sutcliff-Michaelis: Rose’s twin. Is gender fluid, but tends to spend more time in a male form. Looks like Rin from Free! Is a literal cinnamon roll and pure bean. A good listener. Enjoys participating in local theatre (helping with stage makeup, costumes, and painting backdrops). Inherited their parents’ love for high heels. Eventually marries a water dragon who spends most of his time in a human form (and looks a lot like Wei Wuxian from Mo Dao Zu Shi).

Viola Sutcliff-Michaelis: The youngest of Grelle’s and Bassy’s “kittens.”Very clever. Works in Forensics. Is the most demonic child and hence capable of soul-eating. Looks a lot like Sebastian and is drop-dead gorgeous. Is bi as heck and has an autistic lesbian girlfriend (Nina Montmarcy) who also works in Forensics. Has an artsy side as well (paints watercolors, plays the flute and cello).

Giuseppa Ricci: An OC who is eventually going to be shipped with Grelle in a different AU. Passionate bisexual Italian opera singer who also worked for the mafia. A ruthless, highly efficient killer who enjoys using knives (because they’re more intimate than guns, generate plenty of blood and gore, etc.). Became a reaper after her lover abandoned her for another woman, leading her to take her own life in a fit of despair. Grelle is assigned to be her mentor, and they soon start dating and eventually move in together. They are deeply in love.

Thanks so much for your interest! :3

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OC Profiles: Rose

So, I’ve finally decided to stop procrastinating and actually write these profiles for my OCs. First up: Rose!

In my YRWYS AU, Rose Sutcliff-Michaelis is the eldest of Grelle’s and Bassy’s children (she was born a few minutes before her twin, Alexander).

In terms of personality, Rose is good-humored, personable, level-headed, and practical, though she can be rather stubborn at times.

Rose’s appearance is quite similar to Grelle’s, though she doesn’t have as many freckles as her mother, and her eyes are typically “Michaelis red.” Of course, Rose can alter her eye color if she wishes, but she prefers to let the demonic red show to remind her peers at the dispatch that she isn’t ashamed of her mixed heritage (”If they want to stare, let them stare.”).

Ever since she was little, Rose has had a knack for working with machines. In fact, one of her main mother-daughter bonding activities with Grelle involves repairing old cars and other contraptions together in the “workshop” behind their house (Sebastian regularly scrounges local junkyards for challenging specimens that they can take a crack at).

She loves motorcycles and owns a magical one similar to that featured in Harry Potter (Sebastian and Grelle gave it to her as a birthday present)

Rose currently works at the dispatch in the Death Scythe Manufacture and Repair Division (which I completely made up) and is one of their star employees

Like her siblings, Rose possesses some demonic shapeshifting abilities, but she’ll become exhausted and start getting nosebleeds if she attempts too much too quickly. In terms of regenerative abilities, strength, and agility, she surpasses most reapers but would be in a tight spot if she had to go against a full-fledged demon.

Some of Grelle’s pet names for her include “Little flower,” “Rosie,” and “Rosey-Posey.” Rose is invariably mortified when she addresses her thus in public. XD

She’s very protective of both Viola and Alexander, though she typically tries to hide it by teasing them and being the overbearing big sister.

Rose loves wearing black and/or leather. For those of you familiar with Death Note, she tends to dress like Naomi Misora. Incidentally, Death Note is her favorite manga. :3

When she was a girl, Rose met and bonded with a female hellhound, who she named Eustacia. The creature now serves as her devoted familiar. Though hellhounds are wild things and don’t live full-time with their masters (and Sebastian sure as heck wasn’t going to let a dog live under the same roof with his beloved cats), Eustacia is always watching and waiting from the shadows in case Rose needs her.

As shown in the last pic, Rose has a scar over her left eye from a hate crime/attack on the family home. In brief, a couple of bigoted reapers decided they would try and eliminate the Sutcliff-Michaelis “hellspawn” (”filthy half-breeds like that don’t deserve to live”) while Ronald was alone at the house babysitting the young (as in, the equivalent of ~7-year-old humans) twins. Grelle and Bassy were both at the dispatch for work at the time. When Ronald was severely injured, Rose was able to use her powers to protect a terrified Alexander just long enough for their parents to rush in to the rescue. Both Sebastian and Grelle were horrified to see their little kitten hurt, but Rose cheerfully told Mummy and Papa that she intended to let the cut scar instead of healing it with magic. “It’s a reminder that there are bad people in the world, but we are stronger! And it’s also kinda cool!”

Of course, the above pictures are approximations (I picture her hair as a shade of blackish red that’s a bit darker than Grelle’s), but they’re fairly close to what I imagine she looks like. Needless to say, art is not mine!

Feel free to ask me additional questions about her, if interested! :3

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19 and 32!!!!

19. Introduce an OC that means a lot to you (and explain why)

Honestly, I would say that all three Sutcliff-Michaelis kids–Rose, Alexander, and Viola–mean a lot to me because their existence gave me the impetus I needed to seriously consider writing fic, which is proving to be a deeply fulfilling creative outlet for me. My family’s been having some heavy personal issues recently, and adulting can be rough for me at times, so I am grateful to them for giving me a bit of a respite from the harshness of “reality.”

32.Which one of your OCs would be the most suitable horror game protagonist, and why?

Rose! Wily, pragmatic, trained in various forms of combat, and not afraid to get her hands dirty when the situation requires it, Rose is a survivor. If I were a betting woman, I’d be comfortable placing a large sum of money on her chances of success. She also has a familiar (a hellhound she calls Eustacia) who would be a tremendous help in a pinch.

Thanks so much for your interest, @aroace-steve-rogers!