SomeΒ Actually Useful Questions to Get to Know Your OC Part Two
β³ What lie do they tell themselves to sleep at night? Seriously. Whatβs the little piece of denial that keeps them functioning? Do they pretend they donβt care what people think? Tell themselves theyβre over that one person? Convinced theyβre not the villain of someone elseβs story? We all lie to ourselves; your OC is no exception.
β³ Whatβs their emotional kryptonite? A specific thing that absolutely shatters them, like someone crying? Being ignored? Praise from a parent figure? The sound of an old song? The smell of something nostalgic? Find it andΒ use it against them (lovingly, of course).
β³ When do they feel the most alive? Is it mid-battle, mid-baking, mid-breakup? Does adrenaline light them up, or do they find joy in the quiet, mundane things, like folding laundry while listening to sad girl music? This can reveal a LOT about what drives them.
β³ What would totally ruin their day? A bad haircut? Someone touching their stuff? Or is it something deeper, like being reminded of their failures, or seeing someone else succeed where they couldnβt?
β³ Who do they think theyΒ shouldΒ be? And who are theyΒ really? This oneβs juicy. Do they think they should be a hero, but keep acting like a villain?
β³ Whatβs theΒ one thingΒ theyβd never admit out loud, even under duress? The shameful thought. The inappropriate desire. The thing they desperately want but donβt think they deserve. DONT FORGET: Characters are built on what they repress.
β³ What are theyΒ pettyΒ about? Donβt pretend your OC is above this, I mean everyoneβs petty about something. Do they hold grudges over stolen pens? Get irrationally jealous of someoneβs hair? Still mad about a game of Uno from 2007? Petty makes them fucking real.
β³ How do they act when they think no oneβs watching? Do they let their mask slip? Dance around the kitchen? Talk to their cat in baby voice? Cry a little?
β³ What would make them snap? Where is the breaking point? What line has to be crossed for them to finally say βEnoughβ? Is it injustice? Betrayal? Feeling powerless? Youβll know youβve found it when it scares you a little (Or a lot).
β³ If they had a theme song, what would it be? No, seriously. The vibe of a characterβs soundtrack says aΒ lot. Is it Angsty indie rock? Bubblegum pop masking deep pain? Make a playlist. Your OC will tell you who they are... <3
