Smushed

Hyenas are so interesting. Their proportions really matter because otherwise it ends up looking too much like a dog, a pig, a bear.

Genuienly - it feels so hard to capture its identity because it's not quite any of these very recognizable animals, which feels reminiscent to monoma struggling to find a sense of his own identity with his copycat quirk to be associated with other more well known powers.

Other hyena elements that I think fits monoma really well:

snarl and demented fits of "laughter"

intentions are often misinterpreted because of body language (e.g. disney's lion king mischaracterizes hyena behaviour to be seen as "dumb" and "crass" while they are actually very cunning)

downturned eyes

the spots on its fur coat (like the monoma's spotted tie)

Bakugou (wolf) vs Monoma (hyena)

Guidelines and FAQ:

The MP100 Secret Spirit Exchange is an anonymous holiday gift exchange for the Mob Psycho 100 fandom! This is its third year, and we’re so excited to see what everyone will make!

Content Guidelines: Your gift must match at least one of your recipient’s requested prompts and respect all of their Do Not Wants. Additionally, since this is an all-ages exchange NSFW content is not permitted; please keep your shipping content PG-13! Adult/minor pairings and incestuous content is not allowed. 

What sort of prompts can I request? You can request up to three prompts, and they can be as general or specific as you would like! Prompts can focus on a character or group of characters, a relationship, a part of canon you would like to see explored, a specific scenario . . . really, whatever you want!

Can I request ship content? Yes, as long as it adheres to the content guidelines! However, we ask that at least one of your prompts be gen so your gift-giver has more options to work with.

Can I request AUs? Absolutely! However, we ask that at least one of your prompts be based on canon in case your gift-giver is unfamiliar with the AU in question.

How are assignments sent out? Assignments are sent via email, so please make sure the email you provide on the signup form will reach you! Assignments will include your recipient’s Tumblr url, their prompts, and any personal content guidelines they’ve provided.

I signed up, but I didn't receive an assignment! PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER! Email clients love to eat exchange signups for some reason. If it's not there, message the mods!

What can I make for my gift? All kinds of fanworks are encouraged! You can write fic, make fanart, put together an AMV, write a song, or anything else you can think of! The only rules are that it must be your own work (no AI-generated content), it must be given over the internet (we cannot facilitate the delivery of in-person gifts), and it must adhere to the prompts and content guidelines provided by your recipient.

What if I have questions for my recipient? Remember, you have to be a secret spirit, so if you have any questions for your recipient, be sure to ask them on anon! If your recipient doesn’t accept anon messages or you have more general questions, send them to the mods, either on Tumblr or at [email protected]

Do I need to show something for check-in? No, check-ins are just to remind you to be working on your piece! I know it's easy for exchanges to slip people's minds, so the check-in exists to (hopefully!) lessen the last-minute scrambling.

How do I post my work? Once we have reached the Posting Period, make a Tumblr post including your gift and tag your recipient! You may upload your gift elsewhere (for example AO3), but you still must make a Tumblr post with the link.

What if I have to drop out? If you do not think you can create a gift in the allotted time frame, we suggest that you do not sign up for the exchange. However, if something comes up and you need to drop out at a later date, please contact the mods ASAP! We need to make sure your recipient still receives a gift, so we appreciate as much warning as possible so we can make alternate arrangements.

I’m afraid I won’t be able to finish in time! Can I get an extension? Mods may be able to provide extensions of up to 72 hours on a case-by-case basis. Please talk to us as soon as you think there may be an issue! If you need more time than this, you are welcome to complete and post your gift, but the assignment will go to a pinch hitter to ensure your recipient receives something in a timely manner.

What if I don’t receive anything by the end of the Posting Period? Message the mods!! If we have not heard anything from your Secret Spirit by the morning of January 1st, your assignment will automatically go to a pinch hitter. We promise to make sure you still receive a gift!