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Hi Meve! How about 👤💓👁️ for the OC emoji questions for Nara!

Thank you Monica 😊

👤 - what's the origin behind their name? [either within or outside of their lore] In universe: her parents liked longer names that ended with "-a". Me I wanted an E name and @ponzu sent me a whole whack and Eleonara was the one I felt the most drawn to!

💓 - what's something small that holds great signifigance to them? why? Nara teaches kids and any sort of drawing or art project her students make for her, she will 100 percent keep. She feels those sorts of handmade things are super special especially from little ones because it means someone is thinking of her enough to make her something!

👁️ - what do they fear the most? what mundane fears [spiders, darkness, etc.] do they have? She hates the dark. She will sleep with a nightlight if she's sleeping alone and won't go out alone after dark. It's mostly a childhood thing she never grew out of. She doesn't mind as much if someone is with her though.

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🎉 - how do they feel about interacting with strangers? Nara is VERY shy. She will be polite and kind if someone approaches her, and she does like having/making friends, but it takes her a while to warm up to others. She only approaches strangers if she absolutely has to.

👑 - what's their favorite childhood memory? if they didn't have a childhood, would they like to have one? Spending the summers back in the city, usually at the lake's beach or walking downtown at the strip mall with the candy/comic store for her younger sister...

🦠 - do they get sick easily? Nah, her immune system is pretty strong. She works with kids and her younger sister was in daycare all her life so...Nara's been exposed to pretty much everything, LOL

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etha- 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 17, 22

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Nara

4. What are 3 of their irrational fears? Confined spaces, the dark, others hating her.

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10. Favorite place? Do they go there often? The forest. Yes.

14. Choose an AU you think would be interesting for them to be a part of. Who would they be? I like to imagine an alternate reality where she (and her immediate family) are also Kirikos.

16. How do they like their baths/showers? Hot/cold, long/short? She loves hot baths but is often too busy with work/chores to bother taking one. Otherwise she likes hot (quicker) showers.

17. Do they consider themselves to be romantic? Why or why not? Not really. She'll do traditional date stuff (going out to eat, holding hands) but mostly she just wants someone fun to hang out with while she does her own thing.

24. Where did their name come from? Does it have meaning? Her parents liked longer girls names that ended and began with vowels. They didn't look into the meaning much, but hers means "merciful" and I feel that suits her very well.

25. What events changed them as a child? Honestly...her entire childhood. Being ignored or treated as a tenant or employee rather than a daughter by her parents. It made her very eager to please, even subconsciously, and terrified of criticism or the retribution that would ensue if she made a mistake or made someone upset. As a result, she has a tendency to be a bit of a peacekeeper and ignore her own needs to make others happy.

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3. Are they an early bird or night owl? Very much an early bird. She likes to go swimming as soon as it's light out most mornings.

5. How affectionate are they? What are their top love languages? Etha can be very standoffish and seemingly cold, but she's generally just very suspicious of strangers. She is quite warm with people she knows and cares about, though. Her love language is words of affirmation - she longs to be told she is worthy the way she is.

6. On an average day, what can they be found doing after dinner? Probably walking in the forest around her home, or painting or reading once it's dark outside.

11. Who was their child hero/heroine? She looked up to Hunters a lot. She no longer does.

12. Are they hot-headed or even-tempered? What frustrates them the most? She can be very cool and collected, but when her family (particularly her brother) or friends are involved, she won't hesitate long before letting her emotions get the better of them. What frustrates her the most would probably be her feelings of envy towards humans - she knows it's a useless emotion, but she also still wishes things were different for her.

14. Choose an AU you think would be interesting for them to be a part of. Who would they be? I would have wanted to see her learn Nen as well. That or maybe have her and Nara fall in love 😅

17. Do they consider themselves to be romantic? Why or why not? She would very much want to be, but she...isn't. She's very shy and awkward and everything she knows about romance comes from books. The whole "love at first sight" and "happily ever after" tropes are alive and well in her mind.

22. What is something others admire about them? Are they aware that people admire them for this? Kinder Hunter applicants that stumble through her belongings always remark she is quite talented at the crafts she might be working on that are out in the open (like her painting or wood carving). Her younger brother meanwhile thinks she makes the best strawberry shortcake. In any case Etha is very humble and is quick to discount her talents or abilities. She's the type of person to laugh and blush if you compliment her but not really say much of anything.

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Nara

1. 🎧 Open their music app. What song did they last listen to? She doesn't have a music app because her phone is the most low tech thing available. She can send and receive texts and calls but nothing really else! She does have a radio that plays something like cassette tapes though, and she has a large collection of pretty much everything. She really likes folk music but will play a lot of classical stuff for Haywood.

4. 🥶 What’s the temperature in the room? How are they handling it? She keeps it on the colder side - she prefers to pile on layers of clothes or blankets vs. heating the house some other way unless it's absolutely freezing.

8. 📝 Look for a notepad or scrap paper. What’s written on it and by who? She will write to-do or grocery lists and leave them around her room. The to-do lists usually have to do with her work - stuff like "print worksheets for (student)" or "mark assignments" - something of that nature.

12. 🧸 Look around for any toys in the room. Are they hidden or in plain sight? She has a stuffed penguin her sister gifted her a while back that's on her bed!

15. 🎲 Is there anything you notice that points to an addiction or bad habit? Nara bites her nails/lip, so the only thing you'd really find in her bedroom would be lip balm because her lips get really dry/sore from it.

19. 👠 Look around for shoes. Are there multiple pairs or just one? She isn't one to hoard shoes by any means. She has a pair of boots in the entry way and probably another "dressier" pair in her closet but nothing else beyond that.

23. 👀 Notice anything suspicious? What is it and where’s it hiding? The only "suspicious" thing I can think of is the pile of blankets that's at the end of her bed on the ground where Haywood likes to sleep in Kiriko form sometimes. It would probably look very out of place to someone who isn't in the know.

30. 💤 Describe the bed. How big is it? What do the blankets look like? She has a double bed with two pillows and cotton sheets and a blue comforter. She has a checkered handmade quilt (brown, yellow and orange pattern) on top of that.

34. 🌆 Go to the window and describe the view/scene outside. Her bedroom faces the woods! So she gets a view of lots of pine and fir trees and the occasional bird or other forest creature.

37. 👃 Take a deep breath. Do you smell anything? What is it? Cedar wood and pine. If she has a fire in her wood stove it'll smell like the smoke of that as well.

40. 🌹 Are there any plants or flowers in the room? Are they alive? She'll have some pinecones around for decoration on her shelves.

Etha

2. 🖼 Look around for any photos or paintings. What do you notice? Etha has a few oil paintings of different landscapes during various seasons in the forest where she lives. Most photos are kept in albums stored in her closet.

7. 🏈 At a glance, is there anything that points to sports or outdoor hobbies? She is by no means a sporty person, but she does like to swim in the lake near her home. She has a bathing suit in her dresser drawer for that.

10. 🐾 Any critters around? Look for evidence of pets, pests, and/or wildlife. The only "critter" would be her brother whom she tries to keep out of her bedroom at all costs, since he loves to go through her things in search of food or anything he can consider a toy.

17. 🛌 Check under the bed, if you can. Anything interesting under there? Boxes of her art supplies (paint and brushes) and canvases, along with wood carving tools.

24. 📦 Open the first box or drawer you notice and describe what’s inside. Her top dresser drawer has her sewing kit, and some rolls of fabric and spools of thread.

27. 🥨 Do you see any food? Are there snacks stashed somewhere? Any snacks she wants to have are stored on the top shelf of her (locked) closet, because otherwise her brother gets to them. She likes chocolate covered fruit and nuts that a sweets shop in a nearby village sells.

32. 💍 Do you see any jewellery or other accessories? What kind? She doesn't really wear jewelry but she likes putting things in her hair (ribbons and bows) and will occasionally make flower crowns in the summer.

36. 🍼 Look around for anything they've kept from childhood. She still has a lot of her baby clothes in her closet! Her parents initially kept it as they tried to have other children (which didn't happen for almost 16 years). Nowadays she keeps it for when she starts her own family!

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4. What do they consider to be an unforgivable action? Why? Nara has always been quick to forgive and forget, which has unfortunately landed her in bad situations while back in her home city (remaining in an abusive relationship, for example). An unforgivable act for her, though, would be someone hurting someone she cares deeply about. Nowadays she is still fairly forgiving, but only if the person admits their mistakes and asks for her forgiveness - and acts on their promise to do better. She has not yet forgiven anyone back in her city for the harm they caused her.

10. What kind of jokes make them laugh? She laughs very easily in general, but blunt, dry humour is her favourite, along with any sort of childish prank, since she had plenty of experience dealing with them at her sister's hand growing up.

12. Are they an overall healthy person? Do they make for a good patient or a terror? Nara hasn't really been to the doctor much, as it was not something her family spoke much of other than a yearly checkup until she turned 18. She did, however, take several first aid courses (one her parents forced her to take as a child, the others were for her job), so she is familiar with most basic medical issues and how to fix them. Most ailments she or her sister had growing up were treated at home with over-the-counter remedies. She developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia after leaving her abusive partner (likely due to the trauma, although she will never mention it), and became ill several times trying various "treatments" she read about online. She is fairly healthy nowadays, and sleeps very well 😌

16. What do they look for in a friend? A love interest? More or less the same thing; people who are creative, motivated, adventurous, funny, and willing to enjoy sitting in silence while working on their own activities (parallel play, I suppose). For a love interest, though, she really wants someone who she can be open and emotionally intimate with, moreso than just a friend. Someone to snuggle doesn't hurt, either.

17. Who are they soft for? Do they find being soft easy or difficult?  Her little sister Avianna for sure, since they were so close growing up - Nara was like a mother to her, and even as bossy and extroverted as Avianna was, Nara was one of the few people who could genuinely get through to her. Obviously soft for Haywood.Nara is fairly soft in general, which is a blessing and a curse, since she can be soft for the wrong people.

20. Does your character have a comfort item? Nara likes to wear or sleep with the shawls and scarves Haywood makes for her! Otherwise, she likes to have photographs and artwork on her walls to brighten the place up and is very attached to those.

24. What are your character's special skills? I'm going to count Nen as one! She is an Enhancer and has an Emission/Enhancement ability (Nen Limbs). She basically emits the aura from her hands (or legs, although hands are more useful), reinforces it with enhancement, and she can do long range maneuvers or attacks. Usually, she uses it only for fun though - poking people from far away, for example. Outside of that realm, she is very patient, which allows her to get through to people who are otherwise impossible to deal with (including kiddos!). She is also very knowledgeable about first aid and anything having to do with crafting!

25. What are somethings they find difficult to do? Or say? She is not very good at setting boundaries or standing up for herself - telling someone they hurt her feelings does not come naturally to her. Asking for what she wants/needs (or asking for help) are not her strengths, either.

26. Are they an animal person? Do they have pets? Nara loves animals! She wasn’t allowed to have pets growing up, and there wasn’t anywhere really to see many animals (if any) in her city, but she liked looking at them in books or on the computer. She probably wouldn't have a pet today, since she likes the freedom to travel and spend time with her hobbies.

28. If your character was in today's world, what social media platforms would they avoid? Or be prominent on? She would have absolutely none - other than regular texting and calling (or video chatting). Nobody she wants to talk to has social media, so she sees little point in it.

34. Can your character drive? If so, what kind of driver are they? If not what's their preferred manner of transport? She doesn't drive, and is generally uneasy around cars. There were far too many reckless drivers where she grew up, so she never wanted to learn. She will bus if she has to. Her favourite manner of transport is riding on Haywood's back 😌

35. What attracts your character to another person? What kind of person do they go for? Nara's curiosity is always piqued by people that seem interesting to talk to or hang out with - people whose interests and hobbies are out of the traditional societal norms. She likes people that have lots in common with her (unsurprisingly), but also someone that is willing to try new things with her, or that she can share her own hobbies with. Physical/sexual appeal plays a very small role in what draws her to another person, and those things are usually secondary and will come after she has bonded deeply with this person.

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1. Do they believe in ghosts? Have they ever experienced anything unexplained? Nara is blissfully ignorant about anything supernatural because she never had a chance to learn about or witness it growing up. Things like Nen or Magical Beasts were concepts she never heard of growing up in the city, let alone ghosts or anything else in that realm. She is a fairly logical person, and someone who needs to see proof of anything before believing it, so anything she may have experienced with the realm of spirits she likely ignored or explained away somehow.

3. What’s their favorite dessert or candy? She was not allowed to have sweets as a child, but she and her sister loved sneaking away to their city's local candy shop; Nara’s favourites are anything fruit-flavored, especially soft/gummy candies (licorice, gummy bears, etc.). Her favourite "real" dessert are things she taught herself to make - she bakes excellent double chocolate chip cookies.

4. Do they like horror as a genre? Absolutely not. Most of her life in the city was unpleasant and sometimes traumatic, so adding extra anxiety/fear on top of it all was not her idea of a good time.

12. What’s their weirdest or most irrational fear? Hmm...maybe not exactly irrational, but she really does not like to be around cars; that was because in the city, where it was so busy, she was almost hit quite a number of times by people rushing or not paying attention. She doesn't drive, and isn't a fan of walking around high traffic areas, if possible. Ironically, she much prefers flying in an airship.

17. What do they think about pranks? Loves them, despite not having the same inate talent for them as her younger sister, who loved planning elaborate tricks on Nara (covering her textbooks in layers of wrapping paper, replacing all the cereal in the boxes with dry pasta or crackers). If it's in good fun (or she thinks the person being pranked deserved it), she is very much a fan.

21. What role would they be in a horror movie (final girl, the jock, etc.)? Despite being a bit of an anxious mess, Nara's anxiety has allowed her to learn about what to do in a worst case scenario situation, and work well under pressure. She would likely be the "sound mind" in any given circumstances - tending to anyone hurt, organizing escape/attack plans, etc.

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🍏 When your OC says “I had a bad day” what does that tend to mean? Is it really as bad as they’re saying or are they being a bit dramatic? Nara doesn't complain often - she never had anyone to really complain to except her younger sister, who had her own problems, so at best she'd just journal about it. Now, her days are usually only "bad" if she wakes up with a nightmare, and it taints the rest of her day - and her dreams can be pretty unpleasant, so it’s a fair bet that she isn't being that dramatic. She bounces back by the next day at most, though.

🐍 Is your OC a good liar? How easy is it for them to tell lies? What is the biggest lie they���ve ever told and did they ever get found out? On the other hand, what is the biggest lie someone has told your OC and did they believe them? Nara is not a great liar, but most of the lies she told when she lived at home were to keep her parents from blowing up at her - for instance, as an adult, telling her parents she was at work when she was in fact with her boyfriend at the time. She can get away with very small fibs today, but nothing huge (and she has no real reason to lie, anyway). The biggest lie she's ever told was probably as a child, saying she was staying after school for help when she was in fact out with friends (her parents never permitted playdates or outings). The biggest lie she's ever been told? Probably when her first partner told her he cared about her - if that counts.

🍇 Does your OC have any bad habits? Does your OC have any addictions like smoking or drinking? How did they fall into these habits and why? She bites her nails, which is why she wears gloves most of the time (and since Illomaar is cold, it keeps her hands warm too)! Probably from stress. She hates alcohol and drugs of any kind because her last partner was an addict, but she became dependent on various "sleep tonics" (of suspicious quality) in order to combat her insomnia, despite the fact that they didn't do much to help.

🔮What does your OC think is their best trait. What is actually their best trait? What about their flaws? Are they one to admit these flaws or do they like to pretend they’re perfect? Nara's self esteem is pretty low in general, so she isn't one to really dwell on her best traits or brush off her flaws. If asked, she'd probably say she's good at handmaking things (crafts, cooking), or say she is a good enough teacher. Her best trait to outsiders is that she is extremely empathetic and patient, even sometimes too much so. Even if she can't stand someone, she is often far too shy or polite to tell them off. This also contributes to her greatest flaw, which is that she is a people pleaser - something that evolved from her desire to keep her parents, who had extremely high standards, happy (and later, to keep herself safe in an abusive relationship). Because of this, she is quick to anger if she feels she has been taken advantage of, and if her kindness has piled up and been disregarded, rather than setting boundaries and talking things out calmly. She can also be a bit self centred, although not necessarily in the way it is usually regarded - she worried about making others upset, more than she worries about the person being upset in the first place.

🌸 What’s a sentence that would make your OC’s day better? One that would make them laugh? One that would make their day worse? Why? What words would you have to say to them to completely ruin their day? Oooh...she loves hearing praise or positive things from the kids she teaches! Little things like "You're a fun teacher" or "I like the books you bring" just make her day. 99% of what Haywood says makes her laugh - she laughs pretty easily. To make her day worse...anything that reminds her of home/her past is pretty off limits, since it's a topic that she tries to leave behind her for various reasons. Nobody in Illomaar besides those closest to her know her past, but questions about her family or any past relationships would make her very uncomfortable since they're topics deeply embedded with her trauma.

🌺 What additions would your OC make to their body if they could? Lets say, if they don’t have a tail would they want one? Wings? Horns? Do they wish they could shapeshift? She definitely thinks it would be cool to be a Kiriko, too! Sometimes though, in her more anxious moments, she worries that Haywood would prefer it.

💙 How important is this OC to you? Are they a character that’s helped you through some pretty tough times or could you scrap them without feeling a thing? I would die for Nara. I have not created an OC since I was in elementary school and this has been hugely therapeutic and fun new territory for me!

💗 Ramble a bit about this character! I could go on for ages abt herrrr but I do wanna end by saying that she is actually truly happy for the first time in her life. The whole "found family" concept is really important to her especially where she has left the only real "family" she ever had (her sister) behind in her hometown. She would love for things to change one day and bring her two "families" together.

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🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people? Nara is very much a "what you see is what you get" kind of person, but she absolutely does not want to talk about her past in the city if she doesn't have to. It’s traumatic and unpleasant and brings up memories of a past self she doesn't want to be reminded of.

🌱 SEEDLING - what is their most vivid memory from childhood? The first time she took her sister to the waterfront, when Nara was 18 and Avianna was 5. It's not an especially nice place - the water is cold and polluted and the boardwalk is busy and crowded - but it marked the farthest she'd been from her parents on her own and how much she liked her independence.

🍀 CLOVER - do they believe in luck? are they lucky? Nara believes in luck...to an extent. She tries to make her own destiny in life, but feels she got lucky having the opportunities she did in life. She is lucky in some fronts, like with the job she got and the friends she has, but not especially lucky with regards to her family and her past.

🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them? She is the more realistic portrayal of myself as a self insert vs. the self insert I use in my Kastro fics. The first thing I decided was that she'd have a neat poncho.

⚾ BASEBALL - can they play sports? what is their best position if they play a team sport? what's their strong suit (speed, power etc.)? Definitely not sporty. Has never played a team sport in her life and isn't about to start now. She is fairly quick and strong (owing to her Nen and the amount of walking she did back in the city), but she does like solo sports like swimming or skating.

🪤 MOUSE TRAP - what will always lure them into certain danger? a loved one in danger? a promise of something they are always searching for? Nara will 100% risk her life (without thinking) to keep the people she loves safe. She isn't used to putting her wellbeing first, but even as she tries to, she will still not hesitate to throw herself in danger if someone she cares about is in trouble.

✂️ SCISSORS - what is the "last straw" for them to cut someone out of their life? how easily do they let go of people? Nara cannot handle being lied to, unless the person had a very good reason and can prove they are remorseful. Letting go of people she once cared about is very difficult for her, but presently she won't hesitate to do it if she has to.

🍼 BABY BOTTLE - what are their thoughts on children? She likes kids (working and looking after them) but does not want any of her own - she likes the freedom and independence that not having children gives her.

🖍️ CRAYON - what advice would you give to them? For the love of god think of your own safety and wants for once

❇️ SPARKLE - what is their most prized possession? what do they value? Nara is not very materialistic, but anything that she is gifted she will usually always keep. She values spending time with her loved ones above receiving gifts from them, but she also appreciates handmade gifts as well. Her most prized possessions are probably any of the clothing Haywood has made for her, and her photo album.

💧 DROPLET - random angst headcanon - Nara is absolutely torn between returning to the city to be with her younger sister (whom she couldn't bring to Illomaar with her) and remaining in the village where she is happy with her life - she has friends and a good job and the freedom to do as she pleases. Her guilt at leaving her sister with their parents often eats away at her.

💖 SPARKLING HEART - are they a subtle or a showy lover? She isn't overtly affectionate in public or in private. Other than holding hands or occasional kisses on the cheek, she just likes to be physically close to her partner. Sharing a bed/bath is okay, though.

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Icicles - what is your OC’s favorite season/weather?  Summer was Nara's favourite back in the city, since her sister was done school (and so was Nara) so they got to spend more one on one time together walking in town and going shopping/the beach together. Nowadays she is indifferent about the seasons, they're more or less all the same to her.

Skates - what is your OC’s favorite winter activity (i.e. ice skating, watching snow fall, etc.) It rarely snowed in the city where Nara grew up, and what little happened to fall did not accumulate enough to do much. In Illomaar she likes to go for walks in the snow, and take pictures of it in the sunlight.

Scrooge - what is your OC’s least favorite part of the winter season? Probably the mess the snow makes on her floors when it melts from her boots. Everything else she is indifferent to at worst. On a grander scale, she misses her sister.

Firewood - what is your OC roasting over a campfire? Marshmallows to make s'mores! Or beef skewers for Haywood...

Christmas Lights - how would your OC decorate their outside of their house (if they had one)? She likes to decorate but nothing elaborate. She'd probably like a wreath or some pine boughs to hang outside with some little colourful lights.

Borrowed Jackets - who does your OC habitually borrow/steal from? Or are they the ones always giving others their things? We all know Nara likes to snuggle up with Haywood's shawls (or steal them to wash them...) but otherwise she is usually gifting others!

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8. What's something that will always make them smile? Seeing her sister happy, or when someone is genuinely kind to her - usually one of her students saying she's fun or wanting her to come back. Otherwise she usually finds herself smiling when she's out in nature, enjoying herself.

17. Do they have any pets? If not, what would they get? No pets and as much as she loves animals probably would not get one. She likes to be busy and travel, so she doesn't feel she could give a pet the attention it deserves. Probably a dog though if she had the time and energy.

24. Are they the type to gamble? No, or at least not with regards to playing for money etc. Most of her decisions are based on logic unless someone she cares about is involved - then she is often more than willing to risk herself, blindly or not.

26. How do they respond to spicy foods? Hates them, responds by spitting it out and downing a glass full of water (you can tell her milk will soothe it faster but she hates milk too, so...).

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13. Have they ever nearly died? He was born 3 months premature and not breathing. His sister Etha was the one that resuscitated him and got him breathing. He was very sickly and small as an infant/baby it wasn't until he was about 2 or3  that he went any long period of time without some sort of infection or illness. He is fairly healthy now though - still small-ish but strong. Still learning to fly, though.

33. Do they prefer to sleep alone? He sleeps curled up with his parents at night! They're trying to get him to sleep in his own bed, but he will often just crawl back to theirs. They don't really mind.

39. Can they swim? Yes! Loves the water and will spend as much time as possible in the lake near his home until he more or less passes out from exhaustion.

40. Do they know that they are loved? Yes, definitely. His family are always very quick to indulge and support the things that make him happy and include him in whatever they do. They will go to whatever lengths they can to make sure he has what he needs to feel safe and comfortable, including when they have to travel for the Exam trials (travel/unfamiliar places make him stressed so they'll bring lots of his toys, bedding, etc). Because he doesn't talk they've gotten some slack (mostly from some cold Beast Hunters) for not "pushing" him to do so (but he can communicate just fine if people take the time to listen/watch him), and his family take great care to follow his lead for the pace and direction he feels okay with for pretty much any sort of milestone. He is very much their miracle baby and they are just happy he's happy and healthy.

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9. Can they cook? They can a bit! They don't like to eat much though. They find it a waste of time. Will usually just eat raw fruits and veggies and roast something over a fire. Nothing too fancy.

19. Do they like to stargaze? I don’t know if they like it, but they'll do it, although it makes them feel a bit insignificant.

20. Glass half full, or glass half empty? Very much a half empty type of person, and unfortunately so. Assumes the worst in everyone because that's how their formative years have molded them.

23. What do they fear the most? Getting close to someone and realizing their assumptions that all people are inherently bad and selfish were wrong.

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❤ Going to do my Nara...

1. Who are they closest to? How did they meet and what do they like to do together?

Nara would probably say her sister, Avianna. She was 13 when Avianna was born and basically raised her since their parents were always gone. Nara liked to take her everywhere in the city she could: shopping, the beach, parks, bookstores. When she was little, Nara would bring her into her bed when Avianna couldn't sleep. They also liked to do crafts together, and sometimes Nara would let Avianna put makeup on her (it wasn't pretty 😅).

3. Are they an early bird or night owl? Both. She doesn't sleep well and she doesn't sleep much. Usually she's doing something hands-on like baking at one or two in the morning.

5. How affectionate are they? What are their top love languages? She is very affectionate and loving; loves hugs and being physically close to someone she cares about. Her love language would probably be receiving gifts though; she keeps every single thing someone gives her, even if it’s just a card.

7. What are 3 foods they can’t live without? VEGETABLES. Literally any vegetable ever. That and she also loves chicken and chocolate desserts.

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1. do they snore? Not really. Nara will breathe deeply, or just whine a bit if she is tossing/turning, but rarely full on snores.

7. roughly how big is their bed? She likes to have lots of space, regardless of if she has a bed partner or not, so she has a double/full sized mattress.

8. do they sleep with a stuffed animal? She has a stuffed penguin her sister gave her one year for Christmas that she sleeps with, but she prefers having lots of pillows to snuggle instead. She has other plush animals on a shelf in the living room, though!

10. do they talk in their sleep? Again, not really. She's cried in her sleep before, though (along with whimpering/grunting).

12. do they sleep on their side, back, or stomach? She likes to sleep on her stomach hugging a pillow if she sleeps alone, but on her side if sharing a bed with Haywood someone.

15. how consistent is their sleep schedule? Pretty consistent, since she works the same time every day. She is usually in bed by 11 pm and awake by 8 the next morning regardless of if it's a workday or not.

[meefy]

32, 36, 41-47 for the oc ask?? Any ocs you care to talk about !

I'm gonna talk about my beloved Nara of course 🥺🥺🥺

32. What were they like in high school? Very meek and quiet, kept to herself except for a few weak bonds with others. Met her (now ex) partner there, and it didn’t end very well for her, so she prefers to forget about high school at all.

36. What’s their favorite thing about themselves? Hmm...she would probably say that she likes how patient she naturally is, mostly because it's a skill that has helped her quite a bit both at work and in life in general.

41. What do other people love most about them? She is very friendly and easy-going/easy to please. She led a bit of a sheltered life before moving out of the busy city so she is always eager to explore new places and listen to others ramble about anything.

42. What’s the typical first impression after meeting this person? Usually that she is very timid. Keeps to herself but otherwise friendly and soft-spoken.

43. What do people notice first about them, as far as their appearance goes? Not much - she dresses pretty normally for the climate and the place she lives. If anything, maybe they notice the colourful handmade pendants she usually wears.

44. Does this person try their best to be honest or are they not above lying to get their way? She is a very honest person, provided the truth doesn't put herself or anyone else in danger.

45. What kind of movies do they like? Not a big movie/TV person - she doesn't own a television. Anything funny/animated, or nature-type shows.

46. Are they the life of the party or a wallflower? If she even goes to a party, she would stick with people she knows and not really branch out.

47. Are they an early bird or a night owl? Both, although not willingly - she has insomnia and often stays up late if she is sleeping unaided, and she has to get up early for work.

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4, 8, 10, and 15 for the OC questions, please!! 💓 I would ask all of them for you if I could.

Thank youuuu 🥺

4. Where do they see themselves in five years? Ten? Nara has not let herself really think that far because she is comfortable where she is, but she would definitely like to travel more.

8. If they were an animal, which one would they be? Which one would they think they’d be? In the HxH-verse: a Kiriko! In current world: probably a bird.

10. What do they fantasize about? The next craft she wants to do

15. How would they describe themselves? Hmm...probably as a teacher first since it's a more pleasant part of her identity and also a big part. She's still getting used to saying she's a Nen user/Enhancer 😌