cassie howard .

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𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 . the bloodhound adopted by cassie and cordell ( @cordelliism ) , named in honor of the ranger's love for king of the hill .

character study : demeanor and mannerism guide .

bold what applies   |   italicize what sometimes applies  |  leave blank if it never applies

EYES . ㅤㅤavoids eye contact when nervous , maintains eye contact when nervous . | avoids eye contact due to being neurodivergent , enjoys eye contact as a means to read and convey emotion | looks down when emotional , looks up when emotional . | cries openly , wipes tears quickly , suppresses tears . | wandering gaze when lost in thought , holds gaze while thinking . | seeks out eye contact for reassurance , seeks out eye contact to gauge enthusiasm during conversations , eyes move constantly during conversation . | expressive eyes , emotions only evident through eyes , uses eye contact to intimidate . | looks up while thinking , looks down while thinking .

HANDS . ㅤㅤclasps behind back , rests in lap , fidgets with clothes . | twiddles thumbs , chews at nails/skin , pushes back cuticles , draws patterns on table/counter surfaces . | animated gestures while speaking , only gestures to emphasize , utilizes sign language , speaks only through sign . | callouses , scars , smooth , wrinkled , worn , soft , delicate , boney , slender , thick , veiny . | touches others while speaking , reaches out while laughing , reaches out to comfort others , reaches out to seek comfort . | places face in hands when exasperated , places face in hands when exhausted , places palms over eyes to hide when overwhelmed , rests chin in hands . | taps fingers when impatient , taps fingers when nervous , taps fingers while thinking . | scratches scalp , strokes chin , rubs back of head , toys with objects around them , runs fingers over surfaces while walking by .

MOUTH . ㅤㅤchews lip , chews at inside of cheek , licks lips , bites tongue , chews on straws . | resting frown , resting smile , neutral resting expression , resting pout . | grinds teeth , flexes jaw . | covers mouth when laughing , covers mouth when shocked , covers mouth when concerned , hands to lips while thinking , covers mouth when chewing , chews with mouth closed , chews with mouth open . | smirks , grins , subtle smiles , wide smiles , sad smiles , intimidating smiles , menacing grins . | openly smiles , tries to suppress smiles , bares teeth when angry , lips quiver when emotional . | stutters , speaks quickly , speaks slowly , good pronunciation , poor pronunciation , moderate pronunciation . | purses lips , sucks in lips , holds mouth open when shocked or confused .

LEGS . ㅤㅤbounces leg when nervous . | draws knees to chest when sitting , draws knees to chest as a means of comfort , sits on knees , sits with legs crisscrossed , sits with legs spread open in chairs , crosses legs when sitting in chairs , sits with one leg folded under the other . | places feet on furniture , never places feet on furniture , sits on counters , sits on desks , sits on tables , sits on edge of seat , sits hunched over with forearms on knees , arches one knee up , sits on the arm of chairs/couches , feet on dashboard , swings legs back and forth when sitting somewhere elevated . | wiggles toes when nervous , wiggles toes as a general tick . | shuffles feet , kicks foot into ground , stomps feet . | loud footsteps , quiet footsteps , silent footsteps.

HAIR . ㅤㅤruns fingers through hair , tugs at hair , picks at scalp , chews on hair , twists locks of hair while thinking or nervous , smooths out locks of hair while thinking or nervous . | prefers hair out of face , prefers long hair , prefers short hair . | wears hair back , keeps hair down , smooths back hair . | plays with other’s hair while talking , plays with own hair while talking , strokes hair to comfort others , likes having hair stroked for their own comfort , braids others’ hair while talking , braids own hair while talking . | flips hair out of face , pushes hair out of face , leaves hair alone even when falling into face .