𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 & 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬.
what does your muse smell like ? ⸻ to nobody's surprise, good! a self-proclaimed aesthete goes out of his way to ensure he is impeccably groomed in all respects—particularly one with the fame and repute that kaveh enjoys. i imagine he indulges in luxurious perfumes. with the mourning flower as one of his ascension materials, and its real-life counterpart being the kaiser's crown flower (which carries a storied history and significance within persian culture), i like to think he favors scent profiles reminiscent of traditional perfumes, such as amber, oud, rose, and frankincense.
what do your muse’s hands feel like ? ⸻ at the end of the day, kaveh is a craftsman. his hands are his greatest tools, and so he takes special care not to injure or strain them—as shown by his attack animations and the fact that mehrak handles all the heavy lifting. he tries to care for his hands and it shows: they are relatively soft and warm to the touch, yet still bearing stray scars and small calluses.
what does your muse usually eat in a day ? ⸻ kaveh eats like a college student HAHA. his eating habits are sporadic at best. there are days when he becomes so engrossed in a task that he simply forgets to eat until it’s too late. on a good day, however, he’ll opt for—you guessed it—a soup or stew of some kind, paired with an accompanying carb like flatbread or pita. fruit dishes are a popular snack, while his preferred dinner is something like masala cheese balls, a yogurt dish like mast-o-khiar, and a glass of his preferred wine.
does your muse have a good singing voice ? ⸻ kaveh aspires to master all forms of art eventually. while he may not possess an innate talent (though he himself would argue against the very notion of such a thing) he could be good with enough study and practice.
does your muse have any bad habits or nervous tics ? ⸻ many. for as put together as he seems, kaveh has his share of unhealthy habits—largely stemming from a lifetime spent punishing himself. while he may not be an alcoholic, he certainly exhibits alcoholic tendencies, often turning to drink to drown his sorrows and stress. he works himself to the bone when he should be resting. he lashes out when he could afford to take a breather. he refuses to accept help. etc. as for tics, he paces quite a bit when nervous/anxious and prefers to have something to keep his hands busy.
what does your muse usually look like / wear ? ⸻ kaveh is put together in every sense of the word. he strives to embody the image of the renowned architect and scholar he is known as. as i've mentioned in a previous headcanon post (which i'd like to elaborate on further someday haha), i also hc kaveh's family as having descended from one of the desert clans, given the many parallels between his attire and that of the eremites—everything from coloring, patterning, and cuts to his choice of jewelry. he is also a storyteller through his art, and this extends to his clothing. he consciously aims to represent culture —with his personal flair. bold, statement jewelry is always a must, and it’s part of what makes his look so distinctive. he will always keep his hair long, and pins it back accordingly. he dresses light and loose for the rainforest biome, preferring garments with large cuts and openings, and footwear that allows his feet to breathe. his outfit is a prime example of his mastery in blending aesthetics with practicality.
is your muse affectionate? how much ? how so ? ⸻ kaveh is affectionate at his core, but his affection is very measured. he was not raised with physical touch or open displays of emotion considering his childhood (his only living parent was deeply consumed by depression and kept to herself). as a result, he's not touchy, nor is he the type to excessively gush about how much he adores someone. his primary love language is acts of service, followed by quality time. much of kaveh's arc centers on learning to let others in and not shoulder all of his burdens alone, and with this, he is also learning how to be vulnerable and more openly affectionate with others.
as sharp-tongued and stubborn as he can be, kaveh has his soft spots — even if he won't admit it. the prime example being that he canonically brings back food for alhaitham when he opts out of social gatherings haha. other gestures might include, for example, crafting something for someone if he hears they need XYZ, or purchasing something that he knows the other person likes and/or has voiced wanting. if he likes you, he's also the type to go out of his way to socialize with you and/or keep you company.
what position does your muse sleep in ? ⸻ IF he manages to get any sleep in the first place—notorious overworker that he is—it’s usually curled up on the edge of the bed, taking up only a quarter of the space. i HC that he used to sleep on his back for a while to alleviate muscle aches, but this often triggered nightmares. to avoid them, he eventually reverted to a different sleeping position that seems to suit him better.
could you hear your muse in the hallway from another room ? ⸻ yessssss HAHA. if he’s not talking to someone, he’s muttering to himself, fishing for his keys, rummaging through mehrak, or tinkering with something. kaveh’s very presence radiates noise and liveliness, even if he doesn’t fit the traditional “loud partymaker” trope. tis an intentional energy that complements alhaitham’s silence imo. any space with kaveh in it feels lived-in for this reason.
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