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Got tagged by @cafe-melanion for… (very short drumroll I’m excite!)

5 Character Associations !!

(Featuring Mochiie this time OwO;)

Emotions

Compassion

Stubborn

Selfless

Pensive

Protective

Colors

Crimson

Goldenrod

Emerald

Burnt Umber

Black

Scents

Leather

Garam Masala (Curry Spice)

Campfire Smoke

Gooseberry

Fresh cut hay

Objects

Chocobo Saddle (meticulously maintained)

Wooden bowl + spoon (old, stained from use )

Krakka Roots

Satchel (full of imported spices)

Comb (ornate carved wood, features Sun and Moon motifs)

Body Language

Touching/finger combing his hair when he’s thinking (strategizing)

Touching his fingers to the meat of his palm in rhythm (also while thinking, this time about numbers or songs)

Holding (someone’s) wrist/shoulder/cheek/back of neck (based on familiarity) while talking

Forehead touches as a form of affection

Biting his nails/pulling his tail fur (Anxiety/dread)

Aesthetics

Multiple cups of gently steaming tea with creamer arranged around a table

Constellations, suns, moons, tarot

Silky fabric that flows like water in shimmering jewel tones

Children with wooden swords playing at knights and heroes together

The rush of wind against the body while running full gallop on Chocobo or horse back, the heart sings

(Bonus) The crisp thwang noise of an arrow being released, dripping blood, red claws, and bared teeth.

(no pressure!) but I taaag..

@mrlarkstin @avirael and… …. 🤔 (realizing I don’t remember many xiv blogs off the top of my head who haven’t done this before u h) Anyone else who’s wanting to do some associations for their WoL/OC’s >:’0