#finch the apprentice

i was inspired from @blues-disasters​ ‘s post introducing Daksh, and I realised that I never truly introduced Finch??

So here you go!

Finch Dræmila

The apprentice magician who longs for her past and hopes of her future. ♍

Favourite Food: Baked Potato Soup

Favourite Drink: Sparkling Cider

Favourite Flower: Orchids

Birthdate: September 6th

Height: 5'5"

Age: 27

Familiar: Toad

Voice Claim: Ilene Woods

okeeday meesa palos!

:3

Callum

3 |  What kind of magic would effectively neutralize that of your character?

“Well, I work with air, so going off of that, probably earth magic. Because Finch works with ‘green’ or ‘earth’ magic, and I work with air, we try not to piss each other off.

When we do get into bickering matches, we don’t use our magic. I just remove my hearing aids and get smacked.”

“-Finch here! My brother is a complete [REDACTED]. Trust me, if you had to deal with him, you’d agree with me. Don’t lis-”

11 |  What is their relationship with magic like? Is it something they feel blessed to have or is it more of a burden/curse to them?

“To be completely honest, I don’t really use magic.

To me, it just feels like another emotion. It is useful, especially with Camio. I do enjoy using it, actually. I find it more of a blessing, but still neutral about it.”

Finch

1 |  Magic always comes at a cost… what price does your character have to pay in order to practice it? What kind of trade-offs are involved?

"Well, obviously my energy.

When using too much green magic, the plants I’m working with will start to shield themselves from me, as if saying, “Regain your energy.”

With kitchen magic, I just lose more energy than normal, and am a bit more slow for an hour or so, after.

With storytelling, it isn’t a lot of magic that you’re expending, but when I’ve been doing it for more than two hours, the illustrations start to fade and lose their colour.”

14 |  What kind of ethics are associated with your character’s practice of their magic? What kind of in-universe laws do you think might exist that pertain to it?

“With my green magic, I can not speed up the growth of a plant, or heal any dangerous/poisonous plants. It’s just really something immoral about it.

With the kitchen magic, I can not “accidentally” slip something into the food. My magic will go on its own and reverse it.”

there’s a reason that callum and finch aren’t always together 24/7

doesnt help that callum is a little shit either

:3

Blessed be,

-F.D.

bye.

!!!!!!!!!

okie dokie!!

//this is mostly gonna be lore about where they come from and what i feel like their home would be like hehe ill do more just gotta piece everything together :3//

Finch and Callum come from the city of Hjalle.

Hjalle is across from Nevivon, which I think in a Modern AU would be around Russia. Hjalle, I’m thinking of as a France/Luxembourg/Baltic-esque city. (It honestly just really depends on who it is and where you’re looking on a map.) I also think of Hjalle as a smaller city.

Their parents owned a Bodega on the coast, with an apartment above the shop. (Yes they had a bodega cat.) Their parents had noticed Callum’s hearing and Finch’s ability with nature, and decided to send them to Vesuvia to live with their Auntie D, also known as Auntie Dream. (More on that in a second.)

The day they arrived, happened to be the same day that the Satrinavas arrived aswell. Being pushed aside, Finch landed in Asra’s little bauble shop, while Callum landed in some splattered pomegranates. 

Auntie D was a magician who was skilled in Dream Magic, along with the elements. She taught Asra, Finch, and Callum. 

Finch helped kids in the street. She would tell them stories, teach them basic skills, feed them, and when Vesuvia was having terrible weather, she would bring them in to have a warm place to sleep.

When Callum turned 24, he left on a boat to help cities with people like him. The fifth night sailing, their boat was taken under siege by Pirates, and was rumoured to not have any survivors. There were 3 survivors. They washed up on a shore two klicks away from Hjalle. Callum left them on their own, in his defense, he had no idea who they were and they didn’t know how to communicate with him. After leaving them, he ventured back to Hjalle, and stayed with his parents until he had enough to get back to Vesuvia.

After Callum had left, there was about three months before the plague hit.

During the plague, Finch still worked with children. She would work with the children who lost their parents to the plague, and who had it. Although wearing the proper gear, she caught it. She, obviously didn’t know it yet. 

Cue her and Asra’s argument, making him leave and her stay. 

okeeday! :3

<3

11 |  What is their relationship with magic like? Is it something they feel blessed to have or is it more of a burden/curse to them?

“My relationship with magic is wonderful. I truly find it a blessing to be able to do this. Although anyone can truly do this, I just feel blessed being this advanced and having a wonderful connection with it.”

15 |  If your character was tasked with teaching someone else about their magic, where would they start? What would the learning curve look like for that?

“I would probably start with the basics. Crystals, protection, and meditating. Then I would show them each type of magic that they can do, which is a lot if you think about it, but it’s so I know where they’re the strongest.

The learning curve would start off slow, then slowly delve into where they’re not as strong, and need to work on that type of magic.”

okie dokie! you got it!

im doing this on mobile, sorry if theres spelling mistakes :)

Soft Asks

15 | What (kind of or specific) outfit do they feel comfortable in?

"I feel most comfortable in a nice buttoned shirt, with a flowing skirt, and an apron on. I work in the kitchen alot, so the apron has become a part of my wardrobe."

21 | What's their dream date like?

"A simple picnic, watching the sunset, and just enjoying eachothers company."

28 | What makes them feel safe?

"Hop, for one. But other than her, having the Myrrh with me helps aswell. I also carry a small blade."

Blessed be,

Finch - Body Language

DEFENSIVENESS

arms cross on chest / crossing legs / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / karate chops / stiffening of shoulders / tense posture / curling of lip / baring of teeth

REFLECTIVE

hand-to-face gestures / head tilted / stroking chin / peering over glasses / taking glasses off — cleaning / putting earpiece of glasses in mouth / pipe smoker gestures / putting hand to bridge of nose / pursed lips / knitted brows

SUSPICION

arms crossed / sideways glance / touching or rubbing nose / rubbing eyes / hands resting on weapon / brows raising / lips pressing into a thin line / strict, unwavering eye contact / wrinkling of nose / narrowed eyes

CONFIDENCE

hands behind back / hands on lapels of coat / steepled hands / baring teeth in a grin / rolling shoulders / tipping head back but maintaining eye contact / chest puffed up / shoulders back / arms folded just above navel / wide eyes / standing akimbo

INSECURITY & ANXIETY

chewing pen or pencil / rubbing thumb over opposite thumb / biting fingernails / biting lips  / hands in pockets / elbow bent / closed gestures / clearing throat  / “whew” sound / picking or pinching flesh / fidgeting in chair / hand covering mouth whilst speaking / poor eye contact / tugging at pants whilst seated / jingling money in pockets / tugging at ear / perspiring hands / playing with hair / swaying / playing with pointer/marker/cane / smacking lips / sighing / rocking on balls of feet / flexing or cracking fingers sporadically

ANGER &  FRUSTRATION

short breaths / “tsk” sounds / tightly-clenched hands / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / rubbing hand through hair / rubbing back of neck / snarling / revealing teeth / grimacing / sharp-eye glowers / notable tension in brow / shoulders back, head up – defensive posturing / clenching of jaw / grinding teeth / nostrils flaring / heavy exhales

uhh i barely know people but do i care? absolutely. am i still gonna do it? yes.

@superlemonsweet​ @aaliyah-draws​ @arcanaprentiss​ @bastart13​ @d0neb0i​

:3 okeeday friend!!

:DDD

//man u really pulled the angst for number 3

Romance Asks

3 | When they are having a fight, what is it about and how do they deal with it? 

“Honestly, when we get into fights, it’s really just about him being concerned about my safety. Aerial Silks can sometimes be a dangerous sport/hobby, but with proper training, you’re less likely to get hurt.

I have the silks set over the lake, to break my fall, and protection charms instilled on the branch holding the silks. He mainly gets worried that I’ll fall, and get hurt. Especially with the higher up drops and tricks. 

I deal with it by asking him to watch me, and telling him how it works. I also make him dinner, as consolation.”

13 |  How do they react at being away from each other?

“Personally, I find it hard to fall asleep, and I just worry about him, in general. But I know that he can handle himself, it’s just me being protective I suppose.

He won’t tell me this, but I know from Asra that he stress cleans when I’m away from him. He also takes very long walks in the forest, along the little path we made. It’s sweet, really.”

For the Author

23 |  Did you tailor your OC for the other in the romance?

//Mainly yes. Her strengths and weaknesses are opposite of him, in some sorts. (She is pretty strong so I mean,,,) But I also gave her a chaotic side, because no relationship is perfect honestly. Asra was a feral little kids so he knows how to deal with chaos.

:3