#i always hc'ed he plays the organ

[eurydia]

Raphael, Archangel Savior

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I was curious to see what Archangel Raphael would look like! maybe he pulls a reverse Zariel (somehow?) also I wanted to draw him in the angelic scion outfit 😇 I listened to Angel Baby by Troye Sivan repeatedly as I drew this 🪽

you can download the craquelure textures I used for free on my Gumroad! [Craquelure Texture Brushes for PS]

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[kaedekayano]

MBTI classification rambles below

I try to keep an open mind about different interpretations and everything but I’m so frustrated at my son right now gakushuu why are you like this 

I don’t care very much for MBTI headcanons of AC characters because 1) their personalities can have many interpretations 2) if I see Karma or Gakushuu classified as extroverted one more time I will actually cry 3) MBTI isn’t very useful and has little actual scientific basis but anyway

I’ve HC'ed Gakushuu as INTJ forever which like,, me projecting?? yes absolutely but I also do genuinely think it and it would take me a lot of words to explain this but yes

I took a personality test as him and twice now 16personalities has told me he’s an ESTJ and I am so

“Executives are representatives of tradition and order, utilizing their understanding of what is right, wrong and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together. Embracing the values of honesty, dedication and dignity, people with the Executive personality type are valued for their clear advice and guidance, and they happily lead the way on difficult paths. Taking pride in bringing people together, Executives often take on roles as community organizers, working hard to bring everyone together in celebration of cherished local events, or in defense of the traditional values that hold families and communities together.”

“Executives are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of clear, verifiable facts – the surety of their knowledge means that even against heavy resistance, they stick to their principles and push an unclouded vision of what is and is not acceptable. Their opinions aren’t just empty talk either, as Executives are more than willing to dive into the most challenging projects, improving action plans and sorting details along the way, making even the most complicated tasks seem easy and approachable.

However, Executives don’t work alone, and they expect their reliability and work ethic to be reciprocated – people with this personality type meet their promises, and if partners or subordinates jeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty, they do not hesitate to show their wrath. This can earn them a reputation for inflexibility, a trait shared by all Sentinel personalities, but it’s not because Executives are arbitrarily stubborn, but because they truly believe that these values are what make society work.”

“Executives are classic images of the model citizen: they help their neighbors, uphold the law, and try to make sure that everyone participates in the communities and organizations they hold so dear.”

This sounds like??? Smth one of his teachers would write about him??? Gakushuu Asano is such a LEADER he's so great at bringing people together and never breaks the rules ever : ) I'm going to fight this kid he's so good at his perfect facade TM he can fool a personality test!! He can fool ME, WHILE I TAKE THIS PERSONALITY TEST AS HIM, 

 The problem with this is Gakushuu is an introvert who's really good at pretending to be an extrovert and the questions are all phrased based on capability rather than choice. like yes Gakushuu can gracefully maneuver through social situations, he can introduce himself to people and charm them, he's very good at it but that doesn't mean he wants to; he just needs to be good at Everything,,, but the test doesn't account for that aaaaah why do classifications need to be so complicated why does my son need to be. such a complicated human. which is why I love him but can he chill. tbh not sure where the S is coming from either - Gakushuu has always read a lot like an INTJ who is really good at playing an ENTJ. I mean: 

ENTJ: 

 "Commanders are natural-born leaders. People with this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. However, Commanders are also characterized by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to achieve whatever end they’ve set for themselves." 

"This quality makes people with the Commander personality type brilliant entrepreneurs, and their ability to think strategically and hold a long-term focus while executing each step of their plans with determination and precision makes them powerful business leaders. This determination is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, as Commanders push their goals through with sheer willpower where others might give up and move on, and their Extraverted (E) nature means they are likely to push everyone else right along with them, achieving spectacular results in the process." 

 INTJ: 

"it is often a challenge for them to find like-minded individuals who are able to keep up with their relentless intellectualism and chess-like maneuvering. People with the Architect personality type are imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, amazingly curious, but they do not squander their energy." 

"But this is because Architect personalities tend to believe that with effort, intelligence and consideration, nothing is impossible, while at the same time they believe that people are too lazy, short-sighted or self-serving to actually achieve those fantastic results. Yet that cynical view of reality is unlikely to stop an interested Architect from achieving a result they believe to be relevant." 

"Architects radiate self-confidence and an aura of mystery, and their insightful observations, original ideas and formidable logic enable them to push change through with sheer willpower and force of personality. At times it will seem that Architects are bent on deconstructing and rebuilding every idea and system they come into contact with, employing a sense of perfectionism and even morality to this work. Anyone who doesn’t have the talent to keep up with Architects’ processes, or worse yet, doesn’t see the point of them, is likely to immediately and permanently lose their respect."

i mean, come on. estj sounds like how an outsider (well, me) would perceive him, like a classmate or teacher; entj sounds like gakushuu himself; intj sounds like gakushuu but deep deep down beneath the layers and facades.

i could write so much meta abt this honestly but MBTI classifications in fandom (and not just in this fandom) tend to be obnoxiously shallow and slapping a label on a character for funsies and also subjective as hell. hhhhhh. but it’s so fun. i love my son

(on a side note Karma is an introvert who kinda tries to act extroverted but is shitty at it) (I got ISTP for him which sounds about right, although I might retake again bc I rushed it the first time. might be a letter or two off. its rlly hilarious that 16personalities calls istp the virtuoso, the virtuosos would be so offended)