#this was just supposed to be a display of my headcanons like his little freckles and tooth gap but it got away from me a little bit

[mintydogg]

Ilu ken 🥺

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[shadyxdealings-blog]

[[ Alright, here’s this thing! Just some IC responses to the same questions as the one I did for Ghost. These, too, are to help me with figuring out his character and to help me get a grip on him. I think I achieved that with this!

Some numbers were skipped, and a lot of this is headcanon heavy. ]]

1. What is your full name?

“My name is Apollo. That is all you need to know.”

2. When is your birthday?

“That is classified.”

3. Who are/were your parents?

“I would prefer not to talk about this. Next question?”

4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

“I am the only child of my family. The subject of me having a sibling was had once upon a time in my youth when I still lived with my parents, but nothing came from it. Thus leaves me as the last in line of carrying their name.”

5. Where do you live now, and with whom?

“I work and live within Team Rocket. It is not the fanciest of stays, but it is surely my home. It is like staying in an apartment complex, I suppose. I live by myself within my own room.

There are others who live near my own, but they do not room with me.”

6. What is your occupation?

“I am Giovanni’s right hand. I am an executive to Team Rocket. I oversee the grunts and tech side of things, mostly paperwork, though. ”

7. Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

“Lidded eyes, fair skin, slim face and form. My hair is natural blue as are my eyes. I am quite average in height and strength, but I am certainly no pushover, neither in physical combat or Pokemon battle. My skin is rather clean, bare of any freckles, scars, or moles.

I can’t quite say much else on the matter as I tend to think myself ordinary.”

8. To which social class do you belong?

“High middle, I suppose you could say.”

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

“I do not possess anything of the sort to my current state of knowledge.”

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

“That is a very good question.”

11. What does your voice sound like?

“Hm. A funny little question this is. Some have described it as monotonous, deep, but overall calming. However, there have been a few who have described it to be... off-putting.”

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

“I prefer to try not to be repetitive as it can get a bit boring and cause a lackluster sort of conversation. I prefer something more intellectually exciting.”

13. What do you have in your pockets?

“Keys, wallet, tissues, and a pocket knife. The essentials, really.”

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

“To me, I am perfectly normal. Although, many would claim otherwise.”

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

“Overall an uneventful bore. Pampered, conditioned, lessons in Pokemon training and high expectations were placed upon me. I did my best to achieve them, but like any child, I failed to meet a few.”

16. What is your earliest memory?

“The first time I had ever seen snow. I will never forget that.”

17. How much schooling have you had?

“12 years, 4 years, and 3. School, college, university.”

18. Did you enjoy school?

“It was a mandatory necessity for me. I neither hated it nor enjoyed it.”

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

“Most came from my education before joining Team Rocket, while the rest came from the training that accompanied my recruitment.”

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.

“That was a luxury I was not not allowed. However, if I had to choose one now.. Hm..

I suppose you could say I admire the efforts and work of Lorelei. Her skill and power with her Ice type Pokemon is quite admirable. Quite shocking of me to say since I prefer the Fire type overall.

What? Are you surprised I didn’t say ‘Giovanni’?”

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

“I was nothing more than a doll to them. A robotic little doll. They gave their false sense of love and affection and pushed all their impossible standards and expectations upon me. I have no feelings, good or bad, on them.”

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

“This, too, was a luxury I was not allowed. Instead I was expected to take over the business of my father, or, at the very least, to achieve a high status within my own company. My parents wished for nothing but the best for me and would not accept anything less.

In a way, you could say my position within team Rocket is both an achievement of that as well as a disappointment to my parents.

I don’t really care either way.”

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

“Sitting in my room alone with my Houndour. The only time I had to myself.”

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

“None whatsoever.”

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?

“I was kept away from most social interactions to help me focus upon my education and training.”

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

“This is highly classified information. I do not wish to share it.”

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

“...Highly classified. Next question.”

28. Describe the sort of person you tend to find yourself attracted to.

“..Hm. Well, that quite depends. If you mean the kind of person that I find myself like a Venomoth to a flame, then I would say I prefer the intellectual kind of person. Someone who can bring some food for thought to the table and allow for deep discussion.

However, if you meant someone I would find myself having feelings toward, that would be more of the kind who would respect my boundaries. Someone who would not force themselves upon me and most certainly would not be just looking for a one time fling. Hedonism for the sheer sake of pleasure and pleasure alone is not an appealing trait to me.

Give me some substance of a relationship. Commitment is far more appealing to someone like me, personally.”

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

“That’s hard to say.”

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

“That’s hard for me to say, really.”

32. What is your greatest regret?

“I can’t quite say I regret anything.”

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

“That’s quite hard to say.”

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

“...You tell me. Interim to the most infamous and widely know organization.”

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

“Here you go again with these classified, personal inquiries.”

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

“I have never felt ‘embarrassment’ so I cannot really answer this.

However.. There have been a fair number of times that my coworker, Petrel has attempted to pull a.. ‘prank’ on me. I do not know what he was hoping to achieve with such menial tasks that provide little to nothing at all for building a social or professional relationship in the work field.

Frankly, I find it more annoying than ‘embarrassing’. Does that count?”

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

“I am neither, I’m a realist. I care not to take inessential risks. Thinking things through is how I prefer to get by and live my life. Taking a risk and having it fail is something I simple cannot accept.”

41. What is your greatest fear?

“Now, why would I tell you something such as that?”

44. What are your views on sex?

“I would much prefer not to take part in such an act, myself. However, I do not mind if others do it themselves so long as they keep it away from me and keep it to their bedrooms.

To me the act is unnecessary as a recreational activity to say the least.”

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

“I am well aware that it is wrong, but I hold no real opinion. I have no opposition to acting upon order to do so, though normally I would not.”

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

“Not at all. If it did exist, I have not felt nor experienced it myself.”

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

“I have no comment on this.“

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

“I have no need for keeping secrets, though there are still some certain things I would rather not discuss. I keep rather blunt and to the point, misunderstandings are unacceptable.”

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

“None whatsoever. I find myself quite lucky to not ”

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?

“If there is no point or purpose to it, I will not do it.”

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

“My treatment of others is the same overall. Purely professional.”

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

“They are not a person, but my Pokemon are very important to me above all else. I would fight for them as they would for me.”

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

“Truly this is a rhetorical question, is it not?”

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.

“I do not really consider anyone a friend, though I suppose my fellow executives could be classified as that to someone else.”

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.

“Absolutely not.”

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.

“Again, no.”

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

“By ‘lover’ I do hope you mean someone I would spend my time with, cause if that were the case then I would have to reiterate; Someone who does not try to force themselves onto me and respects my preferences and boundaries.

That’s the least they can do.”

60. How close are you to your family?

“I have not spoken to them in over ten years since I left them.”

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

“Anyone who is around to actually help me, though it is not likely that I would wind up in such a situation that any of that would be necessary.”

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?

“Only my Pokemon. Living in Team Rocket for as long as I and you will grow quickly to distrust people around here.”

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

“I would prefer to simply avoid conflict, as well as it is more that people argue and disagree with me. To each their own opinion.”

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

“As a part of my occupation, yes, but only when our leader is not present.”

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?

“I am not opposed to it, though I do not enjoy it and would much prefer to have my space and solitude. I can handle it for a time before I will begin to shut down and leave the group to be alone for awhile.”

69. Do you care what others think of you?

“Not at all. It’s of no concern to me how others perceive me to be.”

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

“Reading and writing. All I write is my paper work and reports for the boss, there is nothing of interest in that to you or anyone else.”

71. What is your most treasured possession?

“My Houndoom.”

72. What is your favorite color?

“Hm. Red.”

73. What is your favorite food?

“I am not picky, though I would prefer something rich and hearty.”

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

“Personally I quite enjoy a good mystery. Murder mysteries, detective noir, and the like. However, I will dabble in a little of the drama genre from time to time.”

75. What is your idea of good entertainment?

“A good book, an occasional beverage or snack, and my bedroom.”

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?

“I do not, no. I have had the occasional drink, but I don’t make a habit of it. Only during social events do I take part in having a drink or two.”

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

“As I stated a question back, I like to lounge and rest in my room during my time off from work, which is already a rare occasion in and of itself.”

78. What makes you laugh?

“What, indeed. You could almost ask what makes me smile and receive near the same answer. To find out would be an interesting experience, I believe.”

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

“Nothing, really. I’ve seen a good number of things in my time that would have warranted those kinds of responses from anyone who isn’t me.”

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

“Like I’ve said before. Reading.”

81. How do you deal with stress?

“I will calmly remove myself from the situation and go somewhere calmer.”

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

“Planning is how I live my life.”

83. What are your pet peeves?

“When people try to push and persist after I have said ‘no’. My word is always final so when someone tries to.. ‘butter me up’ for lack of better words, it does nothing more than irritate me. Please hold your tongue and resume your duties when you are told and dismissed. Thank you.”

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

“It’s sometimes nice to have a break amidst all the constant working I must do, however, it is not a pleasant thing when I am busy with something important.”

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

“To be observant and calculative, it certainly is a strength, no?”

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

“I’m quite content in how I am, thank you.”

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

“Ambivert. The term you are looking for is Ambivert. I lie within the middle of those two types. I can withstand solitude and company when they are needed.”

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

“A cluttered mess is not one I would prefer to live in. No. I will sooner clean and organize any mess I am presented with. Keeping things orderly is preferable.”

91. Do you like yourself?

“I would say so, yes.”

92. Would you ever consider adventuring or soldiering? What reasons might drive you to do so?

“I am a rather independent person, so going solo is something that would suit me quite well, though I have no interest in doing so at any time soon.”

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

“Either still working here, or, finding and working somewhere else if this place dies. Although my loyalty is always with Team Rocket, it also dies with it.

If Giovanni wishes it and it is necessary, I will continue it on, however, if Giovanni needs not the organization anymore then I will let it be and move on.”

98. What three words best describe your personality?

“Calculative. Thorough. Refined.”

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

“Cold. Monotonous. Reclusive.”

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

[[ Please make an effort to at least try to open yourself up to others and have some fun. Make an effort to make friends and get along with people.

If you only sit as an observer with little to no input your interactions. You have to take charge if you need or want something, speak up and don’t be so blunt.

Apathy isn’t seen as an appealing trait by many. Try to be more human. ]]

[ignis-scientia-estrogen-brigade]

Chocobros' sleeping habits? Like, who steals all the blankets or who cuddles in their sleep?

[ISEB Author’s Note: More out-of-order headcanons coming your way; I promise to get to all of the requests sitting in my inbox, but this one admittedly had me rolling while I was writing it haha.]

Noctis: Considering he’s turned the art of napping practically into an olympic sport, it ought to come as little surprise to anyone that the heir of Lucis is a certified Blanket Hog™. He laughs in the face of his ironically-named hometown of Insomnia (it was only by a sheer stroke of luck that he wasn’t in the crown city when it fell, since he might very well have slept through the sound of Magitek weaponry firing at peak decibel), and not even an individual blessed with the strength of all six Astrals could wrench the sheets from him once he’s dead to the world. This can obviously result in a source of contention between the prince and any potential paramour who cares to share his bed with him, although if they enjoy the sensation of being strangled nearly to the point of suffocation by four gangly limbs suctioned to their body like Malboro tentacles, they’ve surely found the right spoon for the job. But Noct has pilfered the covers from enough angry lovers to recognize the wisdom of having a solution ready and waiting in the wings: two blankets should suffice to keep all parties warm and content—that is, until he’s stolen the second one halfway through the night and is rewarded with a swift kick to the kidneys.

Prompto: The textbook definition of a people pleaser, Blondie loathes to disturb his partner’s tranquil slumber when he tiptoes into the bedroom at night, even when they’ve cocooned themselves in the Coeurl’s share of the fitted sheets that were designed for two. He supposes it’s his own fault for staying up late playing King’s Knight, rather than beelining for the bed while they were in the bathroom brushing their teeth in order to stake out the mattress territory he is entitled to; still, he’d rather freeze to death than evoke the ire of his half-conscious lover by interrupting their much needed beauty rest. Which is what generally tends to happen to the freckled sharpshooter, because in addition to them keeping the atmosphere of the room hovering near sub-zero temperatures (one must assume that is the underlying cause behind their blanket hoarding), his paramour also comes with the added bonus of sleeping like a starfish; as he teeters precariously on the edge of the bed under approximately one square inch of comforter, and is able to see his own breath reflecting in the moonlight streaming through the window, Prompto can only hope the sound of his own teeth clattering together doesn’t wake them up.

Gladio: The big man has little use for blankets, and even less for bedclothes—he’s practically his own furnace, radiating heat like an EXINERIS reactor on the brink of a total meltdown, and he sleeps in the buff with his behemoth-sized phallus proudly on display. This wouldn’t be quite so problematic if he didn’t like to cuddle as much as he does; while his tender show of affection is rather warming, his body, on the other hand, is downright sweltering, and his partner doesn’t particularly enjoy sweating through their pajamas like they’ve just run a marathon through Ravatogh’s volcano. Try as they might, thwarting the unconscious advances of a sleeping Gladiolus proves to be about as successful as herding a Garulessa using nothing more than a paltry twig, and removing their own clothes in a desperate attempt to breath life back into their asphyxiated pores seems only to exacerbate the sensation of being trapped in a sauna. The prince’s sworn shield appears to be all but entirely oblivious to the uncomfortable humidity, however, encroaching ever closer to his lover’s drenched figure (and prodding their lower back with his usual nocturnal erection in the process), until they are unable to handle being cooked alive any longer and resort to cooling off alone on the couch.

Ignis: While not entirely of the unaffectionate sort, Specs rarely moves to embrace a lover after the lights have been turned out; in fact, he scarcely moves at all once he’s unconscious, his rigid form somewhat analogous to that of a corpse. He also happens to be a fairly light sleeper—keeping a close watch over his royal charge for many years has honed his protective instincts to a measurable degree—which is why he may get mildly irritated when he feels the blankets slowly creeping away from his body and tucking themselves beneath his partner’s thrashing limbs. Ignis is a man with a plan, however, and magically disappearing bedsheets are no match for a scientific mind coupled with a bit of clever ingenuity; a few suspender clips appropriated from his own wardrobe and affixed to his half of the mattress ought to keep the covers in their rightful place long enough for him to get some decent shuteye. But in a rare oversight for the usually cognizant strategist, he doesn’t quite account for the lack of elbow room once he’s deployed his comforter-restraining device, and soon finds himself trapped between the vice grip of his overly effective contraption and two arms suddenly snaking toward him from his paramour’s side of the bed.