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HOW DOES YOUR MUSE HANDLE EMOTIONS?

Bold what usually or often applies. Italicise what sometimes applies.

ANGER

jaw clenching, hands balling into fists, teeth grinding, yelling, going nonverbal, stuttering speech, rushed speech, slow concise speech, rambling, quiet, arms crossing, shaking head, tearing up, animated, expressionless, projects, internalizes, vents, withdraws, passive aggressive, direct, physical outbursts, verbal outbursts.

JOY

easy smiles, fighting back grins, suppressed laughter, loud laughter, giggles, chuckling, smirks, whole body laughs, covers mouth when laughing, throws head back when laughing, slaps leg, touches people around them when laughing, looks down when laughing, looks for eye contact when laughing, sparkling eyes, bubbly happiness, quiet subtle happiness, obnoxious happiness, wants to spread joy, quietly savors joy.

SADNESS / CRYING

bottling it up, seeks distractions, wallows, meditates & processes, avoidance, seeks out comfort, withdraws, talks it out, internalizes it, sad smiles, depression naps, uses alcohol, uses drugs, seeks out sources of joy, fidgets with sentimental item, sits in silence, broods, gets moody, wants someone to share the misery, tries to hide negative emotions, nurtures others to make themselves feel better.

EMBARRASSMENT

shame, blushing, looking away, rubbing at back of head, covering face, laughing nervously, laughs it off, overthinks, lets it go, self-deprecating humour, deflects, gets irritated, smiles, withdraws, crossing arms over stomach, crossing arms over chest, hands in pockets, shoulders sinking, shrugs, falling into silence until comfortable again, talking a lot to compensate.

GUILT

avoiding eye contact, shoulders sinking low, head hanging down, crying, chest aches, lashes out, internalizes, apologizes, deflects, communicates, withdraws, grand gestures for forgiveness, accepts fault easily, punishes themselves, martyrdom, victim complex, over-active guilt complex, healthy conscience, internalizes even after forgiveness, seeking redemption, moves on easily, denial, lack of guilt/conscience, sorry they got caught more than caused harm, can’t handle knowing they hurt others.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

Feel free to change pronouns as necessary, and remember to specify muse for multimuse blogs.

CW: General horror themes

[ Demon ] - Is your muse religious? Why or why not?

[ Frankenstein's Monster ] - In what ways does your muse feel like they are misunderstood?

[ Jersey Devil ] - Does your muse have any siblings?

[ Siren ] - Can your muse sing? Do they like music?

[ Dragon ] - What does your muse collect?

[ Human Growth Hormones In An Animal ] - Is there something that your muse is good at that seems off for them?

[ Mothman ] - In what way does your muse disappoint others with their presentation?

[ Biblically Accurate Angel ] - Does your muse have any dogmatic habits?

[ Zombie ] - What is your muse like in the morning? Are they a morning person? Do they prefer to sleep in? Do they need coffee or are they fresh as a daisy right out of the gate?

[ Black Shuck ] - Is your muse protective of their things? What about others that they care about? Those that they don't care about/know?

[ Werewolf ] - Does your muse have a schedule they adhere to? What is it?

[ Snallygaster ] - Is your muse aggressive when questioned or do they accept when they are told they are wrong?

[ Vampire ] - How does your muse sleep? Are they a night owl or a daytime person? What position do they sleep in?

[ Witch ] - What is your muse's element? Do they have one of the big four (earth, wind, fire, water) or an outlier?

a series of randomly assorted headcanon questions for character development. feel free to adjust or expand on any questions when sending.

🎀 : how does your muse express themselves? what kind of personal flair do they put into what they do? what does it mean to them?

🗯️ : how would your muse respond to being pranked? would they find humor in it, or would it make them angry?

🍂 : does your muse ever experience creative slumps? how do they get out of them? where do they find inspiration?

🏃 : how does your muse respond to conflict? which of their fight, flight, freeze, fawn instincts is the strongest?

💰 : has your muse ever stolen anything, big or small? why? were they ever caught?

♟️ : what is your muse's favorite board game or tabletop game to play? which color, pieces or characters do they like to play as?

💔 : what is the harshest thing your muse has ever done that they considered to be an act of kindness?

💬 : what languages does your muse speak? which was their first language? which did they find the most difficult to learn?

💐 : is your muse familiar with the language of flowers? do they give flowers based on their meaning, or their looks?

🍦 : what is your muse's favorite ice cream flavor? do they prefer to eat it from a bowl or an ice cream cone?

⏰ : how does your muse remind themselves of important tasks or events? do they write them down on paper, set notices on their phone, tie strings on their fingers, do nothing and hope they remember it later? something else?

🌿 : if you could describe your muse as any plant, which one would it be and why?

🪡 : does your muse have any piercings, tattoos or other body mods? why did they get them? if they don't have any, do they want any?

🃏 : describe your muse's sense of humor.

📉 : are there any brands or companies in your muse's universe that they refuse to support? why?

🌓 : is your muse an extrovert, an introvert, or an ambivert?

📚 : what was your muse's best subject in school? do they still apply that knowledge today?

🔎 : share three results from your muse's search history.

🪞 : which of your muse's own features is their favorite?

🛸 : does your muse believe in life beyond their own planet? to what extent?

🔮 : does you muse have any connection to magic or the supernatural? what kind of abilities has this connection given them?

📯 : how does your muse deliver bad news? do they beat around the bush, or do they say it outright? how does it make them feel?

🔄 : is it easy for your muse to let others borrow their things, or are they more reluctant to share? do they try to barter or set conditions?

🧠 : what does genius mean to your muse?

𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒉. what is their favorite memory?

𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒚. how do they deal with grief & loss?

𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂. how do they see themselves physically vs. how others see them physically?

𝒋𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒔. if they could teach a course, what would it be?

𝒌𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒉. what is their favorite animal? do you think this animal symbolizes them well?

𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂. if they had a child, what would their parenting style be? (or what is their parenting style?)

𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒓. how do they feel justice should be enacted?

𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒔. what or who would they go to battle for? no questions asked.

| a series of long questions for physical headcanons, mostly actions but some expressions of emotion. remember to specify for multimuses. |

hug - describe how they hug. are there differences when they hug a friend vs. a family member? how do they hug when upset, and is it significantly different from their fearful hugs or happy hugs? do their arms tighten or hands grip? do they prefer to have their arms under the other person's, around their shoulders, over their shoulders, or a mixture of above and below?

guilt - if they experience guilt, what are the signs that they feel guilty? do they avoid eye contact, go quiet, try to avoid what they feel guilty about? do they feel guilty for the action and how it affected others, or for being caught? can they ignore their guilt?

joy - how do they act a when happy? can they control their volume or does their joy get the better of them? do they move their hands and arms? do they jump? do they have too much energy? are they more subdued? can they easily hide happiness?

pets - when they stroke an animal, do they do open-hand strokes or do they scritch? do they limit their movements to the animal's head? go along their entire back? are they rough or gentle with their stroking or do they alternate? is there an animal they prefer to stroke? do they dislike stroking animals as a whole?

fidget - do they fidget? if they fidget, how do they fidget? is it limited to one body part (hands, arms, feet, face) or is it varied? do they change based on emotions? do they change based on their surroundings? have they ever broken something from fidgetting with it, such as the clip on a Biro lid or a pencil from using it like a drumstick? have they always fidgetted? if yes, has it changed over the years and in what ways?

cold - what do they do when they're cold? do they focus on trying to warm up specific body parts, like the extremities? how do they do that? if their feet are cold, do they sit on them? if their hands are cold, do they pull their sleeves over their hands? do they rub the limb or area that's noticably cold? do they find it easy to ignore the feeling?

smile - describe their smile. does one side of the mouth move before the other side does? do their eyes crinkle? do they have dimples? does their smile feel 'natural' to them or is it uncomfortable? is it a common expression? is there a polite smile for acquaintances and strangers or do they not bother? do they like their smile?

type - if they're around keyboards or there could be a world where they are, how do they type? do their fingers hover over the keys while they think? can they touch-type? do they use multiple fingers on each hand or index fingers only? are they fast or slow? do they use the shift key for capitals or the caps lock? do they keep proper posture in mind for typing? do they stretch their wrists?

pain - how do they react to pain? do they make vocalisations or are they silent? do they tense? does their teeth grit or jaw clench? do they press against the pain or avoid it entirely?

scream - do they scream? if they do, how does their mouth move? do they show their teeth? does their nose scrunch before, during, or after they scream or does their face stay neutral? is there a different movement or expression for a fearful scream vs. an angry scream?

cry - describe how they cry. are they loud? are they silent? do they ugly cry? do they cover their face? hug themself? do they do specific things to stop themself crying? how do they physically feel afterwards? tired? thirsty? does their face feel warm or do specific features feel warm? why do they cry and how do the situations differ for their crying?

Send a symbol (or several) to find out about my muse's family! Remember to specify muse for multimuse blogs.

CW: Mental health, family problems, estranged family mention

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♛ - What is your muse's relationship with their grandparents like?

𖨆 - What is your muse's relationship with their father like?

𖠋 - What is your muse's relationship with their mother like?

𖠋𖠋𖠋 - Do they have any siblings? What is/are that relationship(s) like?

𖠋𖠋𖠋𖠋- Does your muse have any kids? Tell us about them!

ᓚᘏᗢ - Did your muse grow up with pets in the house? Do they have them, now? If so, what kind? Talk about them a little!

𖹭 - What does your muse think about marriage? Would they get married? Are they married?

ᡣ𐭩 - What does your muse think about divorce? Have they had to deal with that in their lifetime?

☼ - Who in your muse's family are early risers? Are they productive in the morning? Does your muse love or loathe morning people?

☾ - Who in your muse's family are night owls? Are they more productive at night than they are during the day? How late do they normally stay up?

୨ৎ - Does your muse share well with their family? What are some things that they're not as willing to share?

✄ - Has your muse cut some or all of their family off? Are they close to someone else as a surrogate?

ᘛ𓆩♡𓆪ᘚ - Was your muse adopted? Have they adopted someone? How do they feel about adoption?

ଳ - What sorts of activities does your muse participate in with their family? Do they look forward to it or dread it?

☘︎ - What is your muse's family's luck like?

꩜ - Who does the most cooking in your muse's family? Why?

╰⪼ - What inherited traits does your muse have from their family?

✎ - What learned behaviors does your muse have from their family?

here are a bunch of questions to ask for the mun in terms of headcanons and getting to know their muses better. some of them are silly, some of them are very specific, and some of them are "what if" scenarios.

Are they a good liar or a bad liar?

Are they an early bird or a night owl?

Are they an introvert or an extrovert?

Are they philosophical?

Are they self-conscious?

Are they superstitious?

Are they Team Magic, Team Religion, or Team Science?

Do they believe in happy endings?

Do they fit their Astrological Sign?

Do they have any addictions?

Do they have any fears or phobias?

Do they have any nicknames?

Do they have any pet peeves?

Do they have any superpowers?

Do they see the glass as half full or half empty?

Have they ever had their heart broken?

How blunt are they?

How do they feel about politics?

How easily do they make friends?

How many languages do they know?

How well do they handle criticism?

How would they react to meeting another version of themself from an alternate universe?

What are their hobbies?

What are their political views?

What is their biggest regret?

What is their Character Alignment?

What is their Enneagram?

What is their favorite color?

What is their favorite holiday?

What is their first name?

What is their MBTI?

What is their gender pronouns and sexuality?

What Lantern Corps would they be in?

What makes them stand out from the rest?

What song best describes them?

What sort of people are they attracted to?

What type of person is your character most likely to be drawn to?

Who is the most important person in their life?

Who would be their Signature Mon?

a series of randomly assorted headcanon questions for character development. feel free to adjust or expand on any questions when sending.

☕ : how does your muse take their coffee or tea? what does their starbucks order look like?

🌨️ : how does your muse react to snow? do they want to stay huddled up inside where it's warm, or do they want to go out and play in it?

💝 : what is your muse's love language? how do they usually convey it?

⚖️ : does your muse trust their own judgement? what kind of situations would cause them to freeze up with indecision?

🧺 : what life skill was the hardest for your muse to learn once they were out on their own?

🍸 : does your muse drink alcohol? if so, what kind and how often? if not, why?

💪 : describe your muse's body language.

🎨 : what is your muse's favorite art medium to use? what do they do with it?

🔋 : how does your muse like to recharge, physically, mentally or spiritually?

🐉 : if your muse could be any mythical or supernatural being, which do you think they would be and why?

👻 : if your muse could live the life of anyone else for a day, who would they choose? what would they hope to learn about this person?

🩰 : does your muse know how to dance? do they learn routines, or do they improvise? what styles of dance do they prefer?

💎 : if you could describe your muse as any gemstone or mineral, which would they be and why?

🧨 : does your muse have attention seeking tendencies? how far are they willing to go to get it?

⚽ : does your muse have any favorite sports? do they play any sports, or do they just spectate?

🐈 : is your muse conscious of online trends and memes?

🥀 : describe a time in your muse's life where they were dishonest, either with themselves, or others.

💸 : what is the most valuable thing your muse has ever broken?

💍 : does your muse carry any good luck charms or other memorable trinkets? what makes this item significant to them?

🤝 : what does loyalty mean to your muse?

🏹 : does your muse know how to use any weapons? which ones? what is the most unconventional item that your muse has ever armed themselves with?

🫗 : what would it take for your muse to lose their appetite?

🎁 : how does your muse respond when they don't like a gift they've received?

🌌 : would your muse rather explore outer space or the deep sea? why? would they be afraid of either or both of these places for any reason?

What's your blog title from?

What movie have you watched most recently? What did you think of it?

what are you looking forward to right now?

if you could do anything at all today, what would it be?

What's your drink of choice? (Coffee/tea order, alcohol of choice, pop, etc)

What's your hair routine like? Anything special?

what's your favorite way to travel? Is there a mode of travel you haven't done that you want to experience?

favorite month of the year and why?

favorite time of day and why?

do you play or follow any sports? & elaborate on that?

what kind of music is stuck in your head a lot lately?

dishes or laundry?

what's something you learned recently?

if you could give a TED talk on anything, what would you talk about?

What's a piece of advice you find yourself giving a lot?

what's a piece of advice you would give to yourself five years ago?

do you believe in luck and superstition? Do you carry any lucky items or follow any lucky rules?

Are you musical? Play any instruments or sing? Would you ever perform for an audience?

Write, type, or speak?

what is their favorite lego set?

what do they tend to look for in thrift / antique shops?

which golden girl are they most like?

what is their favorite exhibit at an aquarium?

what does their breakfast look like?

what gaming console was the first one they ever played?

is there a small habit that they do every day?

what color was their childhood bedroom?

what is their favorite wine / liquor?

what's their guilty pleasure tv show?

have they ever gone to an estate sale? does it weird them out?

what is their favorite scent of candle?

what's their favorite board game?

what good deed have they done today?

how much water do they really drink in a day?

do they collect anything?

how do they take their coffee / tea?

do they take any medications?

how often to they fall asleep on the sofa?

what are they like when they're sick?

did they / do they still play pokemon go?

do they watch the olympics? do they prefer summer or winter?

what do they usually buy in a gift shop?

what clubs / sports were they involved in as a child / teenager?

how often do they do their laundry?

do they listen to music or watch tv more often?

how many pillows do they sleep with?

what holidays do they decorate for?

have they ever tried to write poetry?

do they keep a daily journal / planner?

what's their favorite time of day?

how often do they clean out their fridge?

what hill are they willing to die on?

do they prefer ice cream in a bowl or a cone?

what religion are they? how do they practice?

do they give money to the homeless?

what's their least favorite chore?

they can pick one skill to suddenly have, what is it?

do they watch the superbowl even if they aren't into football?

what does a typical day off work look like for them?

do they actually use their stickers or just collect them?

have they ever done volunteer work?

Relationships An assortment of headcanon questions regarding relationships. You may exchange the 'partner' in some questions to 'friend' or any other fitting title that makes sense if you wish, but these questions mostly refer to non-platonic relationships. Adjust as necessary to fit pronoun and/or descriptor. In case of Multimuse, don't forget to specify which one/s. Reblog, please do not repost or add.

❤️️ What counts as cheating to you? Have you ever cheated on someone? Would you be willing to try and restore a relationship with a partner who cheated?

💙 What aspects of your relationship would you expect and/or demand your partner to keep private? What would happen if they violated those expectations/demands?

🧡 What is your worst weakness when in a relationship? How do you cope with said weakness?

💚 What does commitment mean to you? How would you handle a partner with a different view on commitment?

💛 What does friendship look like with your partner? How do you cultivate it within the setting of your relationship?

💜 How do you define safety in your relationship? What measurements do you take to assure said safety?

🖤 What does intimacy mean in your relationship? How would you expect that intimacy to be expressed/acted upon?

💗 Name three things you would agree to disagree on with your partner.

💔 Name three things that are absloutely non-negotiable for you in a relationship.

💓 What is the hardest lesson your past relationships have taught you going forward? Do you feel that lesson is helping you move on or is holding you back?

💟 When do you feel the closest to your partner? When do you feel the furthest?

💕 What is something you are deeply afraid to tell/confess to your partner about?

💖 How do arguments usually look like with your partner? What do you consider off-limits when arguing?

❣️ What would you consider to be a troubled relationship that cannot be salvaged in any way?

Feel free to change pronouns as necessary, and remember to specify muse for multimuse blogs.

CW: General horror themes

[ Demon ] - Is your muse religious? Why or why not?

[ Frankenstein's Monster ] - In what ways does your muse feel like they are misunderstood?

[ Jersey Devil ] - Does your muse have any siblings?

[ Siren ] - Can your muse sing? Do they like music?

[ Dragon ] - What does your muse collect?

[ Human Growth Hormones In An Animal ] - Is there something that your muse is good at that seems off for them?

[ Mothman ] - In what way does your muse disappoint others with their presentation?

[ Biblically Accurate Angel ] - Does your muse have any dogmatic habits?

[ Zombie ] - What is your muse like in the morning? Are they a morning person? Do they prefer to sleep in? Do they need coffee or are they fresh as a daisy right out of the gate?

[ Black Shuck ] - Is your muse protective of their things? What about others that they care about? Those that they don't care about/know?

[ Werewolf ] - Does your muse have a schedule they adhere to? What is it?

[ Snallygaster ] - Is your muse aggressive when questioned or do they accept when they are told they are wrong?

[ Vampire ] - How does your muse sleep? Are they a night owl or a daytime person? What position do they sleep in?

[ Witch ] - What is your muse's element? Do they have one of the big four (earth, wind, fire, water) or an outlier?

In the list below, bold all the fears your muse currently has, italicize all the fears they've worked through or grown out of, answer the questions below, and then pass it on by tagging your favorite muns to participate!

COMMON FEARS & PHOBIAS:

The dark l Small spaces l Suffocation l Water l Thunderstorms l Dogs l Snakes l Spiders l Insects l Clowns l Blood l Dentists l Hospitals l Needles l Germs l Heights l Fire l Insects l Public speaking l Large crowds l Meeting new people l Being alone l Being touched l Failure l Imperfection l Societal rejection l Physical intimacy l Emotional intimacy l Being abandoned l Being forgotten

What other fears do they have? [Type your answer here]

Why do they have these fears? Are these fears innate, trauma-based, or generational? [Type your answer here]

| a series of long questions for physical headcanons, mostly actions but some expressions of emotion. remember to specify for multimuses. |

hug - describe how they hug. are there differences when they hug a friend vs. a family member? how do they hug when upset, and is it significantly different from their fearful hugs or happy hugs? do their arms tighten or hands grip? do they prefer to have their arms under the other person's, around their shoulders, over their shoulders, or a mixture of above and below?

guilt - if they experience guilt, what are the signs that they feel guilty? do they avoid eye contact, go quiet, try to avoid what they feel guilty about? do they feel guilty for the action and how it affected others, or for being caught? can they ignore their guilt?

joy - how do they act a when happy? can they control their volume or does their joy get the better of them? do they move their hands and arms? do they jump? do they have too much energy? are they more subdued? can they easily hide happiness?

pets - when they stroke an animal, do they do open-hand strokes or do they scritch? do they limit their movements to the animal's head? go along their entire back? are they rough or gentle with their stroking or do they alternate? is there an animal they prefer to stroke? do they dislike stroking animals as a whole?

fidget - do they fidget? if they fidget, how do they fidget? is it limited to one body part (hands, arms, feet, face) or is it varied? do they change based on emotions? do they change based on their surroundings? have they ever broken something from fidgetting with it, such as the clip on a Biro lid or a pencil from using it like a drumstick? have they always fidgetted? if yes, has it changed over the years and in what ways?

cold - what do they do when they're cold? do they focus on trying to warm up specific body parts, like the extremities? how do they do that? if their feet are cold, do they sit on them? if their hands are cold, do they pull their sleeves over their hands? do they rub the limb or area that's noticably cold? do they find it easy to ignore the feeling?

smile - describe their smile. does one side of the mouth move before the other side does? do their eyes crinkle? do they have dimples? does their smile feel 'natural' to them or is it uncomfortable? is it a common expression? is there a polite smile for acquaintances and strangers or do they not bother? do they like their smile?

type - if they're around keyboards or there could be a world where they are, how do they type? do their fingers hover over the keys while they think? can they touch-type? do they use multiple fingers on each hand or index fingers only? are they fast or slow? do they use the shift key for capitals or the caps lock? do they keep proper posture in mind for typing? do they stretch their wrists?

pain - how do they react to pain? do they make vocalisations or are they silent? do they tense? does their teeth grit or jaw clench? do they press against the pain or avoid it entirely?

scream - do they scream? if they do, how does their mouth move? do they show their teeth? does their nose scrunch before, during, or after they scream or does their face stay neutral? is there a different movement or expression for a fearful scream vs. an angry scream?

cry - describe how they cry. are they loud? are they silent? do they ugly cry? do they cover their face? hug themself? do they do specific things to stop themself crying? how do they physically feel afterwards? tired? thirsty? does their face feel warm or do specific features feel warm? why do they cry and how do the situations differ for their crying?

HOW DOES YOUR MUSE HANDLE EMOTIONS?

Bold what usually or often applies. Italicise what sometimes applies.

ANGER

jaw clenching, hands balling into fists, teeth grinding, yelling, going nonverbal, stuttering speech, rushed speech, slow concise speech, rambling, quiet, arms crossing, shaking head, tearing up, animated, expressionless, projects, internalizes, vents, withdraws, passive aggressive, direct, physical outbursts, verbal outbursts.

JOY

easy smiles, fighting back grins, suppressed laughter, loud laughter, giggles, chuckling, smirks, whole body laughs, covers mouth when laughing, throws head back when laughing, slaps leg, touches people around them when laughing, looks down when laughing, looks for eye contact when laughing, sparkling eyes, bubbly happiness, quiet subtle happiness, obnoxious happiness, wants to spread joy, quietly savors joy.

SADNESS / CRYING

bottling it up, seeks distractions, wallows, meditates & processes, avoidance, seeks out comfort, withdraws, talks it out, internalizes it, sad smiles, depression naps, uses alcohol, uses drugs, seeks out sources of joy, fidgets with sentimental item, sits in silence, broods, gets moody, wants someone to share the misery, tries to hide negative emotions, nurtures others to make themselves feel better.

EMBARRASSMENT

shame, blushing, looking away, rubbing at back of head, covering face, laughing nervously, laughs it off, overthinks, lets it go, self-deprecating humour, deflects, gets irritated, smiles, withdraws, crossing arms over stomach, crossing arms over chest, hands in pockets, shoulders sinking, shrugs, falling into silence until comfortable again, talking a lot to compensate.

GUILT

avoiding eye contact, shoulders sinking low, head hanging down, crying, chest aches, lashes out, internalizes, apologizes, deflects, communicates, withdraws, grand gestures for forgiveness, accepts fault easily, punishes themselves, martyrdom, victim complex, over-active guilt complex, healthy conscience, internalizes even after forgiveness, seeking redemption, moves on easily, denial, lack of guilt/conscience, sorry they got caught more than caused harm, can’t handle knowing they hurt others.