#mostlydeadallday

[aewrie]

☠ for Grimm, ☆ for Ghost!

☠ - angry/violent headcanon

grimm has a tendency to get violent when he is properly angry, and depending on the situation, that can escalate very quickly. it rarely gets that far (unless we jump straight from calm to murder time), because he will make his displeasure known when something bothers him to such an extent, and is not at all shy about it. if the agitator persists, he will eventually get quiet. the kind of quiet where if you are paying any attention you know messed up and should probably stop whatever it is you are doing. the looks he gives might not kill but they sure scare most people in the receiving end; even those not particularly sensitive to supernatural things generally realize by then that this guy is dangerous.

at that point it will take someone he trusts and respects to talk him down from anything. there are a handful of individuals around who owe their life to a member of the troupe that decided to step in for some reason or another.

☆ - happy headcanon

ghost loves water and being in water. ideally still water, or a gentle current. diving takes some effort because they are somewhat buoyant, but when they can, they like to find some underwater crevice to settle into and just chill there for a while, enjoying the feeling of water surrounding them. while traversing hallownest, they like to stop at the hot springs not just to rest and recuperate, but also for this reason.

[astorichan]

12, 17, 18, and/or 38 for you know who

I know who I know who :> the babies

12. Do they have a difficult time when separated from each other, or are they fairly independent?

As Dreams Hollow put it, "do you miss me every second of every day we spend apart? must be pretty awful." They miss each other quite a bit, especially in the earlier phases of their relationship. They, however, never restrict one another in time alone or travelling. Their first assumption is always "oh, [the other one]'s not here? i guess there's something he/they want/s to do that doesn't involve me at the moment." They do sometomes interrupt each other and just come for comfort and such. Dreams Hollow/Shatter Grimm both especially like their partners to just be there beside them, no matter the stuff they're doing, and they will not hesitate to ask for that. Picture Hollow practicing and writing down their score while Grimm lies in their lap and stares at them with big big cat eyes. Or Grimm working on his translations and Hollow coming from behind and putting their head on top of his. That type of stuff.

17. How well do they communicate? Are they open with their feelings/thoughts or more reserved? Why?

Oh boy, Hollow's a disaster in this department. Shatter Hollow likes to assume. Since they know why they might be upset, he must know as well! Since they'd done something that might upset him, he must be upset and just hiding it for whatever reason! It takes them quite a while to really step away from that mindset and learn to Say Things Out Loud. Dreams Hollow likes to bottle. If they ignore the problem, it will go away. Why would they even have a problem in the first place, when everything's going so well and they love him so much? That also takes a while to break down and have them stop doing that, recognising that upset =/= lack of love and that not every little thing they do wrong is groundbreaking or even noticeable to him.

18. How do they care for each other when one of them is wounded/sick?

(Oh you just want me to tell you that there's a reverse of that Shatter Grollow h/c scene, don't you.) Staying close. Talking to distract. Bringing tea and sweets and blankets, cuddling (if possible), letting the other cry and complain. Neither of them gets sick, not really: the exception to that would be Grimm's few Very Unpeasant pre-Ritual weeks and when that happens, they're the first one to stay near him and stand between him and the world. No one's allowed close means no one's allowed close. Your matters can wait for a few weeks. They can't, you say? Well that isn't my problem.

38. Who’s got a quicker temper?

Shatter: definitely Hollow. They have an, in general, long fuse to actually get mad, but they get annoyed fairly easily and their irritation isn't limited to people. They get frustrated with things like cutlery, instruments, pens, paper, books, the list goes on and on. He sometimes finds it "cute", to which they promptly remind him that he argues with inanimate objects on the daily as well. Dreams: Grimm. He's the one far likelier to show anger, out of the two, and he needs far less to actually get angry. Hollow in that au has almost infinite patience; on the flipside, when they snap, oh do they snap.

[thethrillof]

For the voice ask, who is your favorite obscure HK character?

[half asleep ramble]

[tiger-lily-55555]

Thank you so much! They look amazing!

I love the glow of the Soul effects, especially the glyphs on their shield - that is such a cool idea! I really like the pose you used, and the shading and highlights look great!

Thank you again so, so much!

Gift exchange art for @tiger-lily-55555 of her vessel OC Brzzz!

[mantissfleur]

A redraw of the post-canon Hollow art I've made about a year ago!! It was also heavily inspired by/supposed to be a fanart for an amazing fic called "Lost kin" by @mostlydeadallday <3

[devilcatdarling]

Little doodle of some siblings for

@mostlydeadallday ♥️

[foddernotsorry]

Oooughhh the newest chapter of Lost Kin by @mostlydeadallday was so good and inspired me to draw some more Hollow Knight fanart.

[anchor-naut]

HK Commission for the lovely @mostlydeadallday !! Thank you so much for supporting me with this commission it was very fun to work with you!

[bandits-whump-collection]

I love your nonhuman whump! I was wondering if you recommend any other accounts that you enjoy.

Unfortunately I think I'd have to ask you for your recommendations on that regard, the only one I know with really spectacular ideas (to my tastes, at least) is @mostlydeadallday!

Also, thank you! I'm really glad you like it.

[noneuclidianlasagne]

@mostlydeadallday Which of the pale siblings is this

[aewrie]

🌹

"If you want this, you will do it yourself."

[meme]

[astorichan]

1 and 20! (bookends!)

What is your favorite trope to write? breathes in BEWARE YOUR WISHES thank you I have stated my piece (I also adore writing reunions and "what would we do in the shade of the world ending")

20. Hardest character to write/get the characterization correct for?

answered here!

[queruloustea]

thankyou!!!!! aaaaaa :)

@raddest-laddest n @malk-with-tea n @tenyardstowitchyard right back at ya :) also @17magpiesinatrenchcoat @fofelu @jorvikzelda @relic-seeker @mostlydeadallday @floafy :) and a whole bunch more ive probably forgotten! thankyou my dudes you are splendid and i love what you do :)

positivity train!

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[devilcatdarling]

"You're safe..."

Chapter 36 of @mostlydeadallday 's fic "Lost Kin" broke me in so many ways.

So here's a doodle for it. I love these sad bug siblings so much <3

[cawarart]

Okay, so @mostlydeadallday posted another chapter of Lost Kin, and the plot demands that Little Ghost:

Didn't meet Hornet again after their fist fight

Didn't get the Shade Cloak

Did get the whole Kingsoul charm (accessible only with a fully upgraded Dreamnail and a Shade Cloak)

So I offered a solution:

And the author approved!

Also bonus:

[dumbbanana]

I'd love to hear your theories about Lurien's personality and his relationship with the king ^^

Hello hello! Thank you for the ask and so sorry for the late reply (have had a chaotic few weeks)! Oh boy oh boy! I get to talk about Lurien and my headcanons! 🤩

Quick warning that one of the pics I drew below might be off putting to some since it has some eyes in it. Please do ask to tag if necessary!

I'll put my ramble below the cut (It's long!)

Aside from being the grumpy alcoholic I depict him as, I like to think he's one of those people (bugs? you get what I mean) that doesn't usually say much but commands a lot of respect whereever he is. When he does have something to say, he rarely sugarcoats it and will often be rather blunt about it, unless he decides more tact is necessary for the situation.

Since I partially based my gijinka/human design for him off Sherlock Holmes (mostly the Inverness cape he wears), I usually headcanon him as having the Sherlock-like obsevation skills and the unsociable personality that comes with it 😆On top of this, I headcanon his bug-self to be a dragonfly! One of the things that entrances me about them is that they're said to have really good vision. This video (tw: bugs) that i watched shows someone firing a pea past a dragonfly, looking at it in slow motion, the dragonfly is show to move it's head to look at the flying pea, decides "nah, this isn't worth my time" and then goes back to what it was doing. So, I like to think Lurien has a similar attitude during most interactions, though he is not oblivious to how he may come off to others, he simply doesn't care.

He isn't grumpy without reason though. I headcanon him being something akin to Head of Secret Service and a key advisor to the Pale King (PK) and his court so he is a very busy man!

I think he genuinely cares about the kingdom and it's people, having clawed his way from the bottom rungs of society to his current position. He wants to make the world a better place but has found that even in his station/role as the Watcher, fierce politics and bureaucracy have prevented him from making many of the changes he originally aspired to make - one of the many reasons he drinks and smokes heavily. He does do what he can to help out though and I imagine him to be the kind of person who anonymously makes generous donations to the city's struggling orphanages and hospitals.

Another theory I have is that he's a very politically savvy person and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty get the job done, only resorting to more ruthless methods once all peaceful alternatives have been exhausted and it's clear to him there is absolutely no other option and/or an innocent life is in danger. He has a disdain for people who abuse their positions and power but can and will efficiently beat them at their own game if he is pushed to do so.

It's a different story if they decide to make it personal, however.

On a more positive side of headcanons for his personality, I enjoy the idea that loyalty is one of his strongest traits. He is loyal to PK, Hallownest and whichever handful of individuals he'd count as his close friends. He's the kind of friend who will always stands by you, and move heaven and earth for you. But he would also tell you to your face if he thinks you're being an asshole and/or a shitty friend. He's a powerful ally and a formidable enemy.

That being said, although Monomon and Herrah are his best friends, he'd probably sooner throw himself off the top of his spire than straight up telling them that he cares about them (not that they don't already know).

Regarding his relationship with PK: I'll preface this with a short lalala that I think of PK as a somewhat self-righteous ruler, having installed himself as the king of Hallownest and having this cult of personality thing around himself (like, there were idols of him, his symbol is everywhere, everyone reveres him as the beloved king, that weird text on the fountain in Ancient Basin that basically said "give the King all your money", being described as King and Creator etc.). He's a powerful being, god and king and he knows it.

Earlier I mentioned that Lurien doesn't hold back when speaking his mind and PK is no exception to this. Contrary to the "uwu my king <3" bootlicker personality I see most people give him, I find it fun to think that although he acknowledges PK's god status (where his cut dialogue seems to imply that he has witnessed PK's true form) he simply… doesn't care.

The best way I can describe it is that he saw PK's true form and went "Ok great, you're a god. Nice to know. Now will you do your job and be a ruler? No, it's not the same - you're thinking like a god, you have to be a king. FOR FUCK'S SAKE MUST I DO EVERYTHING MYSELF?! Oh yeah? You want total obedience? Then go ahead and smite me. Use your light to instill total love for you. WHY NOT? Make an example of me and everyone will fall in line. DO IT." followed by torrents of swear words as he walks away and PK has blasted a nearby wall.

In short, Lurien would be one of a few people who can (and will) say "No" to PK and still walk away with his head attached to his shoulders. PK has the benefit of godhood - if something bad happens, PK couuld simply smite it, abandon Hallownest and/or create a new kingdom and he wouldn't have to think about it again. Lurien isn't immortal or a god and thus, approaches and understands problems in a way that an immortal god might not.

He's not completely cynical and does place a lot of faith in PK and vice versa but their long time friendship/relationship/acquaintance is shadowed by the knowledge that if PK didn't have his god-like status and powers, it would be people like Lurien who would be in power.

I personally do not romantically ship PK and Lurien (but I don't mind if others do) since I think of their relationship as very close with lots of trust but has major issues such as major power imbalance, clashing values and attiudes to list a few things.

I also headcanon Lurien as not being interested in romance (or the other thing) so any attempts to court him even after he's tried to explain and let the interested party down peacefully would simply result in

Ahaha wow that was a lot (my English Literature teacher wishes I could write this much about anything).

If you read all that, thank you! I have been wanted to talk about stuff like this for a while but have always been to awkward. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so!

I hope you have a lovely day! 🥃