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Happy Pride Month! Enjoy some queer headcanons about the Koopa Siblings by me!

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Harsh Summer... (2026 repost)

A little repost from my old blog, introducing again my sweer girl Estrela (Koopa Troopa OC, currently Ludwig's girlfriend in most of my AUs) UvU

Context: During the Summertime events (summer 2024) the Royal Koopa Family went on a vacantion on Isle Delfino; Estrela on the other hand, just, spent her summer suffering the heat of Toadtown, while texting a lot with her BF.

Who knows if these two will actually get to go on a vacantion together sooner or later? 👀

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Bases

I must say that although Shadow Mazoku has always been a great inspiration with Japanese fan artists like Marimo (although I'm not sure it's their real name either), the starting point to shape the future relationship differs because of my perception of the characters. (Especially Leo)

But after reading (out of curiosity and a bit of morbidity) what has been my first yaoi oneshot between Leo and Kefka, deciding to read others in which there was more exploration of the characters as a pairing outside of intimacy from the same author, I liked the idea of Kefka and Leo forming some kind of bond that wasn't reduced to mere professionalism or camaraderie.

** This would give more sense that in the first canon scene in which Leo and Kefka interact, each character addresses the other with such confidence as not to use military protocol terms ... (In addition to being a court mage, Kefka came to achieve the rank of general.) **

Then I discovered that in other highly recommended fanfictions, Leo and Kefka were indeed introduced following the idea of ​​having known each other previous infusions and Kefka's madness, probably as soldiers in training, this being the idea with which I agree the most.

Well, for two such opposite people to ‘love’ each other or for Leo to develop love for Kefka, I thought it would emerge over several years, naturally acquiring considerable variations when Kefka changed ... 

Important information

As always when I see the scene in the game between Kefka and Leo (prior to the second one in which Leo is killed by Kefka) it gives me the feeling that there is already a certain familiarity between the characters, due to the way they address each other, plus the words that are dedicated. (Leo making a warning and Kefka, naturally, pretending to follow his indication in order to lose sight of him or teasing him) I figured there would be a shared past and although according to the descriptions of the characters (in personality) it makes sense that Leo treats Kefka respectfully as he would with any other comrade, whether or not there is more time to form a relationship with the other in the original story, using their names directly to me implies more than mere formalism or respect.

My reasoning beyond that I like to see them together? Both have the rank of generals, a rank that if we follow a more realistic promotion would take many years of service / preparation to reach than eighteen years old and both are close in age (they are in their thirties) which would not be strange that at some point from their training they could meet or know about each other, moving in the same military environment. 

The romantic / passionate aspect that I give it is already more a personal idea. I admit it. 

However, after seeing several stories that represented an asexual (?) or straight Leo, probably the impression that he conveys as a soldier and a traditional man, I wanted to break the mold a bit. Was there something wrong with Leo being bi but never realizing or acknowledging it? Kefka on the contrary makes you think due to his extravagant character and image that he is anything but a conventional straight man. I really liked thinking that Leo fell in love with people. (although he has to tear down some walls when it comes to men) Of course after meeting Kefka previous infusions and insanity I do see it possible that Leo fell in love with Kefka, with his personality and his intelligence ... 

Look, on more than one occasion, pointing out interests for each character, those of Kefka and Leo coincide like reading novels / music being young. 

** I like to think that in addition to the fact that there are few scenes to reach such a closed conclusion as that Leo and Kefka hate each other or are at odds, we lack the valuable information that a past could give us to solidify that impression. How did they get to that damn point? Did Leo meet Kefka already crazy or not? ** 

On Kefka's part, perhaps at first Leo's presence or offer of friendship might seem a bit annoying or unnecessary, but over time he began to realize that he likes it or at least senses that he can trust him due to his sincerity. 

But as with anyone who was linked to Kefka, subsequent side effects of the infusions with magic, the relationship would change, the same way Kefka did, deteriorating everything built previous years ... The canon makes it very clear. 

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Makeup and ornaments

Since much of the inspiration that I have for Celes is due to the idea of a notable influence on the part of General Leo, Celes grew up following an aesthetic more dependent on her age until entering the Military Academy which implies that Celes did not use makeup or flashy jewelry beyond hairpins or earrings being a girl. 

That does not mean that upon reaching an older age if the situation required it, Celes was forced to add some color to her pale cheeks or paint her lips as in acts of non-military service.

I like to think that the few objects that we see in the illustrations that adorn her hair or other parts of her body have at the time been gifts made by very dear people, hence I keep them and look when I usually do not imagine too presumptuous or flirtatious Celes in this regard.

Leo is in my opinion a discreet individual in the use of jewelry reserving it for events of high relevance. I see Leo being more of the kind of man who prefers to display his medals rather than any ostentatious jewelery though. 

Clothing

Both Leo and Celes in my mind offer the other side of the coin. Both dressed in the military uniform as required by the regulations, varying only when rising in rank. Adding elements or changes in sleeves and neck but little else.

The difference would be that Leo always carries the three-quarters, one of many elements that would make up the total uniform in my imagination.

It is during the fights that the soldiers wear some type of armor or pieces of armor to protect themselves, mainly from monsters and wild creatures from the knowledge in distant lands of those creatures outside the city so it would be there that the armor was used since the imperial grounds are state-of-the-art in every way.

although in the case of Celes, because of her special training with Kefka and Terra she would not need armor protected by the great structure that are the Magitek Armors that she was instructed to use or thanks to the magic in her veins.

I know that seeing the sprite of the character, the outfit for Celes has nothing to do with what was intended for Leo but I do not consider it appropriate or credible for a soldier, whatever the era in which we base ourselves. That would be more appropriate for a training use due to the stretchy look of the fabric or want to give me that impression outside of the jokes.

As a female in an area generally designated only for male soldiers, those who are sent to fight on and off the Empire's grounds, Celes is considered fortunate since the rest of the female soldiers are not allowed to wear pants and boots.

As a civilian, Leo's clothes are of fairly sober colors, neutral colors or colors of fabrics that are not excessively bright.

Oddly enough, Celes has worn a dress with all that implies living in Vector with Cid. The colors that I usually associate with her are combinations of blues, greens and yellows. 

Hair

I must say that probably because of that military air that Celes gives off I tend to find little inspiration in things commonly female aesthetics, however I am convinced that wearing long and well-groomed hair is very important for the character.

It would be one of those things that enhance her beauty as in any woman (apart from the breasts) because although her features are less childish than Terra's and her body is slightly more marked by more physically intense workouts, she has always had the potential to having wanted to use it like any other young lady in Vector.

And her greatest pride every time she is praised by people of such importance as Leo or knowledgeable about the privilege it denotes. Few, very few soldiers would have a length below the ears and those lucky ones would be in high ranks of command.

The thing with Leo’s hair puzzles me because although some military haircuts are similar, it continues to give me the impression that it follows a more mohawk or punk aesthetic that would go out of fashion within the time that I am inspired...

If I follow the idea that it would be something of a tribal style (Strago has a similar haircut) the explanation would be that it is something cultural done at a certain age to represent the change from child to adult. Something a bit foreign, oops.

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Makeup in general

Like all or the vast majority of fans, I like to think that Kefka began to feel fondness or need for the use of makeup after the magic infusions, using natural products or not, when some side effects on his physique began to be noticeable. In my particular case, I had two reasons for this:

- In the first, it was about something that began with subtlety, following the common understanding of makeup as an ally to smooth or hide imperfections and beautify the rest, being used merely on the most visible parts such as the face and hands. (although one is usually gloved) Ending with time in becoming something excessive either in the lengthening of nails and colors...

- In the second I thought that due to a strong reaction during a dissociation Kefka felt literally without a personality or distinguishable feature of his being, which would force him to create a new image. It also begins at a time when the effects of fire elemental magic cause continuous burns on his skin, still unable to withstand the heat by itself, making the use of ointments and bandages mandatory in addition to the removal of burned skin. I could say that it is in this approach that Kefka smears his entire body turning it that whitish tone throughout the day along with the addition of powders and cosmetics on his face, nail care and such. Only at night after bathing does his skin remain uncovered. (No matter how thin the layer he uses, Kefka knows that the skin needs to perspire)

When Terra lived under Kefka's obsession with her person or what she evoked, she used to be dressed, jeweled and even made up before she could even develop that taste for Kefka or following Kefka's demanding directions. Because she already harbored a skin tone that pleased him, Kefka merely took care of applying pink powder to highlight the cheekbones, coloring her lips and eyelids...

Nails and lips

I have very specific ideas of how the nails of each character are, even in the case of painting them in the same colors, being that line of thought that somehow both resemble. Something like that happens with the lips.

Kefka's are generally a vibrant wine or blood red, a somewhat dark red matching the color applied on his lips but I don't discard the possibility of purple or lilac colors seeing different designs of the character by Amano. The shape is always outstanding though, pointed reminiscent of long claws.

I like gold as a complement or small pebbles filling the space that is not usually painted.

With Terra however my idea varies a bit, especially in the form that would be more rounded and of a normal length using less intense reds or using soft pinks. 

Eyes

This is where Kefka's creativity or my own creativity for him is undoubtedly demonstrated the most.

In general, what is more easily appreciated and is one of the characteristic details of the character are the eyelash extensions and the red lines moving away until they end on the cheek area or near the ears.

After a while and having the opportunity to see different possibilities not only in illustrations of other fans and artists but also in the makeup used by rockers and actors playing other characters, I have been developing very different ideas playing with the idea of ​​the canon and making small changes like that the red dots are small rubies or red glitter dots while the rest is an exaggeration of the use of red and gold makeup on the eyelids and areas bordering the eyes somehow drawing those lines in the area between the eyebrow and the eyelid...

The fine figures on the forehead are not always there because I like to imagine that depending on how much time and whim Kefka has, he adds them, changes the design or does not give them relevance.

Terra only wears her eyelids covered and her lashes outlined, although eventually small rubies are placed under the eyes or the makeup covers not only the eyelid but the area around the eye, emulating a mascara.

I don't like that Terra wears symbols or figures, no matter how thin they are on her forehead, but I have seen myself toying with the idea of drawing something below the eye or to the side like tears or a heart inspired by a singer. (Although I leave it more fixed in most AUs)

Hair and ornaments

Personal care and hygiene is always something very important and this has been highlighted in the ranks of the Empire, so Kefka always followed up on a pristine appearance even before adopting that obsession with image, however, he was not so suspicious. with the treatment to his hair ...

Even taking the initiative to leave it long, he used to pick it up or keep it away from his face by means of hair bands, but depending on the time available to carry out such a small task before leaving his residence in the quarters, the ponytail was high or low.

After the infusions, not only did he develop a taste for adding brightly colored feathers and different sizes or long chains of jewelery or pearls, but he would also start to use fixers and hair pickers commonly used by women, giving his buns that too feminine air. For the comfort of many, I must confess that I personally find a lot of inspiration in images of women with certain types of hairstyle. (not just buns) Probably at first shared with Terra judging the similarity because I like the idea that many of the beauty objects such as jewelry and makeup are obtained with the idea on Kefka's head to be used by both or are bought for her but he sees nothing wrong with wearing them too. Feathers are an exclusive thing to Kefka as the long pieces of cloth for Terra's ribbons are hers.

If we focus on Terra, in addition to the long ponytail, in Terra's illustrations you can see the character with her hair up, so that encouraged me to look for more variety of hairstyles for her but trying to maintain coherence in the character.

As the nature of her hair is not one hundred percent clear, that is, there are certain curves in the design (which make you think of curls but not too defined or of the corkscrew type) I like to play with that possibility or with Kefka having the whim of creating ringlets that then he adorns with ties that fix them when tied at the end since a certain friend has drawn her like this...

Regarding the shape of Kefka's hair, the design also offers very free interpretations. I'm always doubly attracted to those illustrations where his hair curls or waves are seen when falling.

The color is light because I already said it previously. Terra or the one I imagine for her is blonde (Only in AUs it can vary to a brown) or a darker / ash blonde.

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Bases

Due to the main sources of inspiration taken thanks to the reading of stories written by other fans found both in FF.Net and in AO3 exploring a past between Kefka and Terra, more or less positive (that is, lacking excessive violence / sexual abuse ) but finding a Kefka already influenced by the side effects of the magic infusions when Terra begins to live under his physical and mental care, it is difficult that the same thing does not happen in the ideas that I was elaborating from an agreement with those stories.

Well, either in Insanity is Imminent or in Reminiscence Scattered, Kefka seems to have started it when Terra is a very young girl. (first years in Vector since she was taken from her mother)

I more or less, after doing calculations since at the beginning Kefka was with Terra, being five years old, which would make Kefka have twenty-two and following the timeline it would not be coherent If Kefka started the experiment at twenty lasting about five years approximate (counting the year of selection and the year of study and rehabilitation due to the side effects occurred) I have always seen Kefka also affected.

** Of course in the others, with its high level of abuse and bad vibes, Kefka appears before a young Terra already with the eccentric and characteristic appearance after the infusions apart from sadism ... **

Leaving thus the ideas of a Kefka before receiving the infusions or a Kefka whose effects during the period that the experiment lasted affected him in a slower way living with Terra as I have seen later in other stories on my part as whims that sometimes I want to try separately (Beautiful chemistry) or that changing the context or small details of it might work for me better (Alternative Universes)

It is when reading in the wikipedia that it is assumed that being under the control of Kefka at the beginning of the game implies a relationship between them, probably Kefka being in charge of Terra led me to opt for the idea of ​​Terra living in his residence instead of being confined as in previous written stories until being formed as a soldier and the implantation of the Slave Crown.

Although an assumption like so many others that can be found, it was quite consistent with what was seen in the stories that had inspired me so much or that had served as the basis for elaborating their own between agreements with the above and disagreements. The truth is that it helped me feel less nervous If I showed Kefka in a less intense line than in previous stories, ending up in a collection ...

In a word, the feeling that they convey to me and I want to convey is bittersweet because not everything is all the time sweet, easy or beautiful between them in their day to day, just as not everything has to be all the time ugly, creepy or abusive but there is a bit of both, sometimes even one of the good things happens in the wake of a bad one or vice versa. (Also, even when I have tried to show something good between them, it is still a bit disturbing) Precisely because of that, for having a Kefka already with a lot of lost sanity being Terra child and who does not know a Kefka with whom it would not have been as difficult to live as a tutor but at the same time I feel that this is what makes the relationship something in this way to show its progression more interesting because it does not even start in a very favorable way and only through coexistence can these little things be appreciated. As in a different way, each one ends up making a dent in the other. 

Relevant information 

- At first I did not give it so much importance because Terra is always shown like that but as I began to delve into the Esper world and the Espers themselves while developing Beautiful Chemistry or the first part of it, it struck me that from the beginning Terra possessed a human appearance instead of Esper having been born in the Esper world in which the only human would be his mother which led me to the reasoning that such a Terra (physically Esper) were to be immediately taken away and confined for scientific studies as with the rest of captured creatures. Otherwise, until Terra had shown her magical ability, she could have gone more unnoticed in an orphanage ... 

- I have already mentioned that if Terra is brought to Vector by Gestahl at approximately two years of age following the information that the game provides, Kefka would have an age at which he would be preparing to enter the experiment with Magitek so at that time it would not be possible that Kefka was who took care of Terra.

** However, I do not rule out the idea that briefly some encounters would occur between them, such as with a Celes who would become part of the next experiment carried out while Kefka was taken to be analyzed or something like that, although neither would harbor clear memories of the other or the event itself ... **

Therefore, Kefka and Terra would be presented by Cid at age six instead of at five, achieving a more or less satisfactory recovery of basic functions for the soldier, turning twenty-three but officially Terra is under his tutelage at seven.

Terra already looking like a human girl. Kefka looking different than when he was a soldier attracting all the attention of the girl. (Let's say that with whitish skin due to the use of ointments or paint and some makeup on the face) Here in opposition to what I have seen or read is where I liked the idea that Kefka initially did not sympathize the same way with her and some of that remains.

- Terra is very hesitant in her actions at first, often waiting for Kefka to give her indications, accustomed to little freedom to act under the care of caregivers, like the children who are subjected as subjects after the triumph that was the survival of Kefka in the first.

** Not because she is afraid of Kefka due to his appearance,  it fascinantes her at that time and that would already imply her desire to be around to see him better or to be able to caress his fabrics, if she is afraid, she would act differently. She would stay away, grab her stuffed animal, or keep quiet ... **

Causing exasperation in Kefka more than once, laughing at her until she gains confidence, beginning to act more freely, mainly around the house and then around the Imperial Castle.

- Let's see, being very sincere, I see Kefka having more defects than qualities when it comes to taking care of Terra in his day-to-day life, since as can be seen in the game, he lacks or loses the necessary patience to deal with a child In addition to experiencing abrupt mood swings, which does not make him a very good tutor or father figure for Terra, as in the story that inspired me, but at the same time reading other stories in which Kefka was quite decent with her encouraged me to love too. writing beautiful scenes like Kefka trying to play her a song or creating stories with her to tell her before sleep, of course giving Terra the magic of softening him up.

Unfortunately, in order to show that, I decided that it would be in episodes when Kefka totally loses his patience with her that he can treat Terra worse by grabbing her arm to lock her in her room or yelling at her hitting things, in the worst case If she even get to dare, to contradict him, he will slap her but generally being more intimidating and threatening than using physical punishment, only If he is not obeyed are carried out like this.

** Being in these moments where Terra does fear him paralyzed by the strong energy that sprouts to manifest as fire because her magic grows as she grows while the one that Kefka possesses is that of adult and previously powerful Espers so it would be pretty weak  ... Serving only to provoke him more **

- It is also precisely because of that instability that it is decided that Kefka, depending on the visits of those in charge in the matter and their observations, obtain or not help in the care of Terra or worse for Kefka that the duty of guardian falls on another of the girl being together with the occurrence of her using her own magic one of the reasons that make the initial attitude that Kefka had towards Terra change. As if finally realizing Terra's worth. 

The other obviously has to do with her magic. Going beyond burning this or that (accidentally) and being discovered by Kefka who will look for a way to repeat it, the moment Terra changes to her Esper form although she has a limited time, returning to the human calming down or fainting .

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Explaining this is going to be super complicated but this is the idea with which I work and I’m exploring these recent years... 

I started developing the idea that there is a possible connection between the subject and the infused Esper, although it is something more accidental between the two, like, the Esper sharing memories / emotions with the subject in the same way that the latter receives those of the human. 

So in Kefka’s case there was a severe dissociation over time + the bunch of infused Espers. Celes was much younger (a toddler) so she couldn’t remember it properly or was easier to convince her that they were dreams or fantasies, still in a very moldable age of development... Which led Kefka to stay a little longer in the place where the subjects of the experiment were studied / observed, in attempts to make him regain sufficient stability. 

Kefka improved in some behavioral aspects but ended up developing a new personality that would end up being established a few years later. This, of course, affects to a greater or lesser degree the relationships that he already had prior disassociation and past events because Kefka feels that it is like talking / be witness to something happened to another person, a person who sometimes turns out to look like him. (Edgar resembles Kefka and nobody thinks they are the same character)