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Hello it's me your local fuck off here to talk abt nix because I never made this a specific post yes he can get frostbite on his hands if he goes stupid mode and doesn't take a break from using magic (esp/specifically with hand gestures involved) and it did happen at LEAST once when he was younger

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“You vastly underestimate how radiant you are, Nix.” Simon gently takes his hand. “You’re amazing.” 

    ‘   I’m being needlessly technical.   If you find me radiant than that’s what counts above all,   I promise,   ‘   he hums,   lacing his fingers through Simon’s. 

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graveread​.

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“You are bright like the sun—I am merely a melting patch of snow—around you, I am debased.” 

There’s a gentle laugh,   he shakes his head.   ‘   I’m more like the snow itself,   I think.   You’re much more akin to sun than I am.   ‘

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But I feel it BREAK, with just one misstep down a fire escape and suddenly I’m someone who PRAYS, the last minute man of faith – but I’ll leave behind MILES & MILES of JAGGED LINES upon the surface of the DIVINE, I wish I could set them straight… // I. II. III. © ©

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since dean just prompted me to think about it:

Nix’s spellbook is obnoxiously immaculate. Lot’s of calligraphy for titles and hand drawn flourishes on pages, everything is very neatly written and tended to. He takes so much care with it because it is something other people may see and that he’s willing to share, so it has to look good. That said he does have a secret, smaller, sort-of spellbook where he takes less organized notes and sketches page layouts/lettering ideas for spells. 

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yeah idk why I didn’t add this but he puts a lot of time into doing his hair nicely as well, like sometimes hours braiding 

misc. nix things

his alcohol tolerance is pretty low so he just sticks to the occasional glass of wine and prefers something dry and/or rich and sweet

its not that he can’t use fire spells they just kind of suck so he doesn’t bother

he takes better care of his hair than like. the rest of himself lmao you know he has his own special conditioner in his pack that is CRUCIAL travel material. he would be the guy to spend like 2 hours in the bathroom gently drying his hair and braiding it just right. so it also is very soft and smells nice

this isn’t a hc just give him a kiss that’s all

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misc. nix things

his alcohol tolerance is pretty low so he just sticks to the occasional glass of wine and prefers something dry and/or rich and sweet

its not that he can’t use fire spells they just kind of suck so he doesn’t bother

he takes better care of his hair than like. the rest of himself lmao you know he has his own special conditioner in his pack that is CRUCIAL travel material. he would be the guy to spend like 2 hours in the bathroom gently drying his hair and braiding it just right. so it also is very soft and smells nice

this isn’t a hc just give him a kiss that’s all

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deathinherited​.

            initially, the tiefling responds with an exaggerated, open-mouthed yawn that they don’t bother to cover, exposing sharp incisors and several oral piercings. “ shame, ” they say, though their voice, still thick with sleep, lacks any genuine remorse. their tail flicks playfully behind them as they roll their eyes and shoot back at nix, “ i’m sure you made riveting company. ”  

            a pause, during which the stove is lit with a produce flame cantrip, invoked by a flick of the wrist and a murmured incantation. as the kettle warms, knell turns to face the man with a clawed hand resting on their hip. “ … what kind of tea is this, anyway? it’s not that gross stuff that tastes like dirt, is it? ”

               It’s pointed,   the way he ignored their mannerisms.   Despite his irritation he really is managing to read over the lines of text laid out in front of him;   how much Nix actually absorbs is up for debate.   In hindsight,   he’s starting to think it’s the sarcastic,   bordering on crass nature of the tiefling that bothers him.   Of course he knows it’s common outside of his home— but still.   Another pause lulls between them as the elf takes his time turning a page before replying.   ‘   I’m afraid I don’t recall which blend you found not to your liking.   You may have to find out by taste once more.   ‘   

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         ‘   Your guest already left earlier this morning,   ‘   he hums when the tiefling makes their appearance,   disheveled and appearing as though they were looking for someone.   ‘   She was quite nice,   I shared my tea with her.   ‘   Despite himself there may be something a bit ... condescending about his tone.   He’s not sure what about Knell’s behavior bothers him but it does slightly.   Without due cause he doesn’t want to be so upfront about it,   though.   

      ‘   There’s some left on the stove if you want to heat it up.   ‘

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                ‘   Hm.   ‘   Arms folded lightly over his chest,   faced with a hasty sign informing anyone approaching the inn that their rooms were full.   This is the last one in town he knows of,   the rest giving similar responses when he approached the front desk.   Normally this wouldn’t be such an issue,   but,   gods Nix can feel days of exhaustion weighing on his shoulders.   Too much walking,   too much reading.   

               A figure approaches near enough to draw attention,   and he lays eyes on a taller drow looking over the same sign.   Despite himself he feels a little relief seeing someone of at least somewhat similar descent.   It’s been grating on his nerves to deal with so many people so loud and abrasive without apology.   ‘   Seems we’re both out of luck,   ‘   Nix hums aloud,   ‘   If you haven’t checked around everywhere is booked.   ‘

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i think nix’s magic being ice based is just a family thing like it’s a common source for magic in his bloodline and other elves probably have other elements/sources

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                There’s a slow exhale,   gloved hand smoothing over his hair to tame any strands that may stick out after the fight.   His eyes  fell then to the dagger laying at his feet—the design clearly not elven,   and still Nix isn’t entirely sure if his newfound companion had meant to nearly hit him in the process of throwing it at the wolf attacking him.   He plucks the weapon from the grass and turns to the other man,   stony expression not betraying the irritation in his gut.

        ‘   I appreciate the thought.   But you ought to recognize when your help isn’t required and is more likely to put another person at risk,   ‘   he says plainly,   flipping the weapon around to hold the handle towards him.   ‘   By that I mean to watch your aim.  ‘

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im an evil lazy man but i want to try.....like for a nix starter

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vasily fucks more than anyone else i just want everyone to know. and it’s kind of funny because he’s just as much of a nerd as a lot of my muses. 

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@unsungxheroes​  A startled twitch. A moment of hesitation. A smile that did not quite reach the other’s eyes quickly enough to assume pleasant surprise. Lux knew what a genuine smile looked like, and the expression of a person who found themselves actually happy to see him. A subtle, all too familiar pinch somewhere beneath his sternum informed him without fail that his company was not appreciated right now. Still, his own smile did not falter as he stepped closer to speak to Camael.

 “Greetings, my friend. Sounds like a good idea to me - the place tends to get crowded around the evening hours, so if you still want to grab a few moments of calm and privacy, now would be the perfect time.” Perhaps it was better to buy into the lie (for now) rather than to embarrass the poor guy. A bag of fresh bread and pastries in hands, Lux nodded towards the southern exit of the market place.

 “I was just about to head back myself. We can go together, if you like. Unless you still have some other business to attend to?”

      Out of impulse an excuse lingered in his mind,   to claim he has more shopping and duck back to the ship once the chance was given.   But Lux was being so kind—he couldn’t bring himself to.   The assurance that their tents wouldn’t be so bustling this time calmed his nerves,   though,   in return his shoulders slumped as he nodded.   ‘   Uh,   yeah!   Sure,   I think I’m done here anyway.   It’ll be nice to have a moment to relax,   ‘  Camael admits with a small laugh.   ‘   The ship I travel on is pretty crowded;   there’s no such thing as privacy.   ‘

          He stuck fairly close to Lux as they wove their way out of the market,   already back to thinking about when it was he’d even last bathed properly—oh,   gods there was a good chance he did smell awfully of the ocean.   Obviously his hair was a greasy mess.   Maybe more than anything else he would see about a private room to just dunk his head in some hot water.    Camael realized his silence may come across strange and cleared his throat,   offering aloud,   ‘   Ah,   how long have you been working here,   out of curiosity?   It’s an interesting sort of place to fall into.   Not everyone is so suited to traveling constantly.   ‘

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nix uses as many iced based spells as god would let me give him and basically that's the flavor his magic is derived from so yes when he's been casting a lot of spells his hands especially are freezing. if he overdoes it too much he ends up freezing with his hands numb lmao but there's rarely a situation that calls for that

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