fangofthedawn

[fangofthedawn]

“Meow? meowmeow? meowmeowmeow??”

[fangofthedawn]

30 facts

hehe i wanted to do this too..

1. the title of “unremarkable great genius” is self-appointed to mimic the way sun wukong’s title of “great sage, equal to heaven” was an empty title too-... unfortunately steel said it enough that others eventually picked it up as a legitimate title which bothered the fck out of their superiors

2. their hair is dyed - it’s originally black, but after an unfortunate overtone accident, they just decided to bleach it

3. they prefer loose-fitting or layered clothing, so their b3 outfit is actually more comfortable than what they wear on the job (2-piece suit... they used to wear a skirt, but it’s more difficult to move in than pants unfortunately)

4. in high school they were a member of the kendo club and functioned as captain; they also studied martial arts at home, though, which is why they didn’t go to many team outings

5. on that note, they were neither popular nor unpopular in school; coming from a family of “exorcists,” but having a friendly personality (and demonstrating that they know how to hit things with intent and accuracy) people liked them but they weren’t particularly close with anyone until they entered the work force

6. their family follows something close to the shisei seido system (or the yakuza.. and swordsmanship schools) with one, main family and its several subsidiary families all banded together beneath the same clan -- steel has the privilege (?) of being a member of the Main Family, but this is also why (other than the fact that they’re only blood related through their mother) they have a different surname from both of their siblings

7. their biological father was a swordsmith working for the main family, and he initially taught them how to use a sword

8. i lied in chat earlier i think they should be allowed to be fluent in japanese (native) and mandarin.... with marginal proficiency in english (they’re still learning)

9. they’re technically engaged to a ningyo, although the entire thing was a sham in order to expedite their fiancee’s exorcism... unfortunately, being a total normie, steel cannot lift her curse and she does not know that yet :[

10. they can play the koto, the shamisen, and the piano with okay proficiency... they’re not super interested in music on the whole, though

11. steel is also proficient in archery, though they favor swords and their fists over using a bow

12. the organization they work for was previously covert -- their only clients were typically superstitious people, rich people, and rich superstitious people. of course, things are different now thanks to [something that will be on the worldstate doc], and steel is personally grateful for the opportunity to show off

13. on that note, they have a bit of a bad reputation among some in their field -- some respect the fact that they’re a complete normie who manages to stand side by side with other exorcists, and some find them a nuisance that makes “real exorcists” look bad... they don’t care either way. they think they are a delight :3c

14. they have little fangs!! and their nails are sharp!! ... tiger motif yyes..?!

15. the longest their hair ever was was floor-length and they had to cut it bc they were sitting down seiza in a dark room and almost gave one of their family’s attendants a heart attack... haunted mf... 

16. they're scarily good at mahjong... they could’ve been invited to summit for it, if they bothered to do it seriously...

17. they’re very particular about their title! of course, they prefer “grand exorcist” as opposed to just “exorcist” but they are fully opposed to being referred to as an onmyoji -- because “the position no longer exists, and i’d rather not get in trouble for parading around with a title that doesn’t exist” ... even though ...  (looks at point 1)

18. their way of speaking changes when they’re on the job, they tend to sound more dramatic... Exorcist Persona

19. of course, they’re a big fan of monkey/journey to the west, though in more recent times they’re an avid sasuke watcher !!

20. they don’t smoke and request others don’t smoke around them; they take their health very seriously !! on that note, they tend to limit their alcohol intake as well

21. while they represent the white tiger of the west, their associated element is fire, rather than metal

22. their mbti type is ESTP 

23. their occupation puts them adjacent to ‘supernatural hunter,’ although they claim that things like silver, holy water, and wooden stakes are for lazy people -- “a katana should be more than enough” 

24. their favorite movie is tampopo

25. they like golden snub nosed monkeys 

26. they own a hatsune miku gatebox. it was a gift from a friend.

27. their family is very fond of epithets and monikers; growing up they were referred to as “crimson collateral” until eventually earning the name “fang of the dawn” part of the reason for this is because of the shiesei-seido stuff mentioned previously in addition to people disliking referring to them by their surname

28. they don’t save anyone’s number in their phone, so unless you put your number in yourself, they’ll respond to most texts with “who is this”

29. they buy and sell gacha accounts for extra spending money. they have not gotten in trouble for this yet but they should

30. steel’s siblings were the only ones to see them off before they departed for summit!

[fangofthedawn]

Dealer's choice! Any two numbers!

kaori i mmiss you…

Name one thing their parents taught them.

Their dad….

Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is?

Their hatsune miku gatebox…

they don’t listen to anyone else-

[fangofthedawn]

7! 20!

7. Describe them in three words. Now let them describe themself in three words.

WEL. UNREMARKABLE・GREAT・GENIUS is their chosen title.. but i'd say more like they're an IMPRESSIVELY・HUGE・HEADACHE ....... (affectionate)

20. What do they like that nobody else does?

.. this mf----

[fangofthedawn]

30, 26, 4?

30. What would they do if they knew it would be forgiven?

Sky's the limit! ... I shouldn't sound so enthusiastic about that.. [Steel voice] why wouldn't you forgive me? I am a delight. And a genius. And depending on you you are, your boss. Of course you forgive me <3

... ah maybe there's one thing. eating the last pudding cup in the fridge... that's forbidden even to them but if their younger sister would let it slide just once...

26. Talent or effort?

[Steel voice] talent AND effort though i think secretly they favor effort more but they also think that "having talent means you have to exert more effort than the average person" .. so maybe it's neither? hm.

4. Do they look good in red?

you tell m-

[fangofthedawn]

9, 15, 5!

9 answered! 15. What would they consider a waste of time– other than school or work?

... Their hobbies, generally. Their hobbies include going around and terrorizing their coworkers. Sitting on their desks. Knocking over their coffee mugs with their sword. Obscuring access to important documents or equipment.

Definitely a waste of time. But a fun waste of time ...

05. Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech! Will they give one, and what about?

Is this cheating? I feel like it's cheating- But given the opportunity they'd give a speech about anything -- their exploits, their family's history, swords, the fact that they're The Best, which menu on the McDo menu is the best... there's an inexhaustive list of things they'd talk your ear off about! A Great Genius is full of grand insights!

[fangofthedawn]

9, 25, and 12 !

9. Do they empathize with non-sentient things (dolls, plants, books…)?

Nope! They aren't particularly sentimental about items. Probably because of tsukumogami... their job makes it hard for them to form attachment to things in that way!

As far as things like literature... it's hard for them to suspend their disbelief, so they're not a fan of reading, watching movies/shows, etc unless they're heavier on action than anything else!

25 answered !! 12. Do they like romance in the books they read (or in the book they’re in)?

IT.. DEPENDS like mentioned previously they have a hard time suspending their disbelief as if they could do better in any given scenario romance though... i feel is a little different

because they don't know what they're doing. they'll read a romance novel and think "How fascinating...!" Potentially taking mental notes that they'll forget. Emotional investment? No! This is purely a scientific curiosity.. "So that's how people fall" etc etc !

[fangofthedawn]

3, 25, 29 !

03. Ask them to describe their love interest.

"A love interest? That would be someone who makes my heart race, yes? Someone who makes me sick to my stomach! Who I want to see, but avoid seeing! Someone who I'd like to see the smile of - that I actively strive to see the smile of! A troublesome person who is worth the trouble. ... Someone like that... is there someone like that for me?" (looking @ footage of nana) steel gay af for this i wouldve gone cr

25. Safety or possibility?

Possibility !! They don't care much for safety in a, "Well if I feel unsafe then I've already failed to reach the minimum for residing on this planet" way... they also think playing things safe is "taking the easy way out" ... it's not bad to be safe..

29. What recurring dreams do they have?

If you take "dream" to mean "aspiration" then their recurring "dream" is to stay right where they are at the top! If you take "dream" to mean "interruption of REM cycle" then their recurring dream is.... ........ .........

[fangofthedawn]

HELP help HEEEEEELP... OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! like, i /accidentally/ whistled indoors while dancing to ke$has greatest hits - what do i do! i don't want evil all OVER my acrylics! 8'(

"I see this situation calls for drastic measures."

THE GRAND MASTER'S ANSWER

At times one must not deign to be the bigger person, but instead resolve to fight fire with fire.

"This boombox is rather heavy but I trust that its weight will be less than that of the spirits you may have attracted with your whistling. Keep it close and in good condition... it is a rare and expensive model, and its owner does not know it is missing ... ... yet."

[fangofthedawn]

oc asks that reveal more than you think

Do they sleep with a stuffed animal? If they have multiple, who’s the favorite?

Can they take care of a plant? What about a pet? What about a child?

Ask them to describe their love interest.

Do they look good in red?

Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech! Will they give one, and what about?

Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is?

Describe them in three words. Now let them describe themself in three words.

Do complex puzzles intrigue or frustrate them?

Do they empathize with non-sentient things (dolls, plants, books…)?

What age do they most want to be right now?

They’ve won the lottery. Spend, or save?

Do they like romance in the books they read (or in the book they’re in)?

Name one thing their parents taught them.

Would they agree with the term ‘guilty pleasure’? Do they have any?

What would they consider a waste of time– other than school or work?

If money wasn’t a limit, what would they wear?

Do they like children?

Kissing: tongue or no tongue?

Do they study before tests? Practice before job interviews?

What do they like that nobody else does?

What would it take for them to break up with someone? What would be the last straw?

Do they like being called pet names? Do they call other people pet names? What’s their go-to?

Stability or novelty?

Honesty or charity?

Safety or possibility?

Talent or effort?

Forgiveness or vengeance (or…)?

Would they date a fixer-upper?

What recurring dreams do they have?

What would they do if they knew it would be forgiven?

[fangofthedawn]

from the desk of a dr. legs: any chance you could excerize those ghosts into my bed im trying to get some hot single ghosts in my area

THE GRAND MASTER'S ANSWER

Say you like milk steak. She'll know what it is.

"I gotchu."

[fangofthedawn]

Hello, my friend! I have a grave problem that only a great genius could solve. You see, when I wake up in the morning, my bed is empty, when I am sure I had a lover there before. Is there a portal to the other side in my home?

"Ah... I see exactly what's happened..."

THE GRAND MASTER'S ANSWER

Those who chase shadows can touch only shadows.

"I see you are unaware of it: the technique which allows one to duplicate their being. Though they are but fragments of the true self, they are certainly tangible and are wont to dissipate into smoke after a set duration. The soul yearns to rejoin with the body, after all."

[fangofthedawn]

Might I inquire about home remedies for the mysterious entity that snatches goodies from my fridge during the night?

"...This is... your refrigerator...?"

THE GRAND MASTER'S ANSWER

Happiness comes to those who hoard not covetable goods within their personal stores...

"In order to ascertain whether it is your refrigerator or an object within which is attracting the entity, I have graciously cleared the former of objects which are wont to attract famished spirits. For good measure, I have taken even items which are not wont to attract famished spirits but do look rather expensive ... or delicious."

[fangofthedawn]

we promise you a special death:

ALBATROSS - SHSL AIRBOARDER; played by zetaken BEAUTY - SHSL MURALIST; played by ellie DOMINO - SHSL SCULPTOR; played by ag DUKE - SHSL POKER CHAMPION; played by squid EMBLEM - SHSL MECHA PILOT; played by charlie JONES - SHSL ELDER ADVOCATE; played by shout KELSO - SHSL PHILANTHROPIST; played by rhy LADY - SHSL HARPIST; played by bibi LI’L SEBASTIAN - SHSL STAGE MAGICIAN; played by meg MERRYLEGS - SHSL VETERINARIAN; played by sera MONET - SHSL PORTRAIT ARTIST; played by sarah ORCHID - SHSL COSMETOLOGIST; played by jade RED RUM - SHSL PHOTOGRAPHER; played by noot SOMBRA - SHSL PATISSIER; player by han STEEL - SHSL EXORCIST; played by cy SUNDAY - SHSL ANTIQUE APPRAISER; played by katie TWILIGHT - SHSL WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR; played by art VOLTAIRE - SHSL FIGURE SKATER; played by athena

[fangofthedawn]

You want happiness? Be my guest!

If you can clutch the golden touch, the fingertips of Midas, To unhappiness, it becomes medicine (DUMB DOWN!)

The universe, in small terms, is overrun by depression

I wonder if they’ll slumber, all the hypocrites alongside it!

Love? Near love! Just one chemical more, then the lab door!