Jack is another case of someone who's already infiltrated your life. So not much would be different. He knows you can protect yourself; he has no worry about it. Well, maybe a little. But overall, he's not suffocating and cares for you a lot, while not being overbearing. The only con is that he does get a little territorial over you. You don't notice it much, but Jack gets a bit huffy with you and Rollo's bond. Of course, he knows he shouldn't worry about you. The main aspect of your relationship is Rollo. He doesn't let it show too much, but he'll scoot a bit closer when someone else is next to you.

Lilia might infect other monsters with the cruel idea that you'd be better off among them than you would humans... Other than the occasional sudden malicious intent to others (humans) and blood on his mouth, he's a pretty chill monster... sort of. You're not too sure how Silver turned out the way he did. Lilia isn't restrictive, but he sometimes suggests others in the domain to be restrictive. A confusing mindset, but then again, he has always taken you out for a loop in your mind... One of the better options, but it feels like there's something more sinister behind that playful facade... It reminds you that you're meant to kill him.

Neige and his angelic persona really don't just stop at his looks. Freedom, affection, love, he can give you it all while never overwhelming you! Weirdly enough though... With his affection for you, you're seeing less and less of everyone else. It's weird, every time you try visiting, taking all the right stops and whatnot, you're met with right where you came from. It might be fine though, because Neige always appears and leads you somewhere safer.

Chenya is the chillest beast there is. In fact, you don't actually see him all that much, even when you are "with" him. When he does appear, he's always doing something... Whether it be to bother you or the other monsters. His tails are always knocking things over or holding you in them. Another one who you can basically do whatever with.

Ruggie will let you do whatever you want if you bribe him. Honestly, he doesn't think what you do outside of him is his business, as long as you're not getting hurt or whatever. It's really the same as how what he does isn't yours, what he eats (or rather who...) shouldn't matter much to you. But, he also has a certain duty to you, he feels. It's weird, he shouldn't care, but he does. Which is why you have to bribe him for certain things... Whether it be looking the other way when he's eating, or pretending his annual feasting isn’t happening right in front of you.

Cater is essentially the equivalent of a best friend who clubs with you. If you're going out, he tags along whenever he wants to! Of course, he's smart enough not to just go out looking "half" dead, so he steals someone's face! Not too hard, even if the process absolutely horrifies you... Though in turn, he has to avoid people who could possibly remember that person's face. Where is this going? Yeah, Cater also does it to sometimes follow you around. Of course, he's not some creep who does it 24/7! That's so not cool! He just does it to make sure you're having fun! Just... don't have too much fun without him, kay? Or else more and more humans wake up one day without a face of their own.

Fellow strings up poor humans he tricks into his shows already. Sometimes, just sometimes, he considers doing it to you. After all, it’s much easier to keep track of a little doll when you're the one controlling it. In fact, he's done it a couple of times before. The issue with you, however... The idea of extinguishing your little light isn't very appealing to him.

Middle

Trey, he's really lenient. Sorta. He does watch over you a lot, though. It comes in handy when a monster tries sneaking up on you while you're asleep. It's immediately scared off by the 8-foot reanimated corpse that's working as your body pillow. He lets you do a lot. The only thing is sometimes it feels really... You're not sure. As if he's easing you into something. You're grateful that he's a part of the more freeing bunch, but why does it feel like there's a motive...? You can tell. He treats you nicely to get something in return. Whether it be to ease you off the monster hunting or something else, you don't know. Whenever you eat his food, though, you're met by a glint of satisfaction. "You're doing a good job. If you need anything," There's still an evident height difference when he sits next to you. "Make sure to always come to me when you need something, okay?" Ah, that's what it is.

Epel, and the part of the thing that makes him the middle ground of the cast, is the fact that he was a human who also wanted freedom. He understands what it's like to be trapped in a single place for so long, the exhaustion and isolation from other people his age still lingering. That's the part that has him thinking of your freedom. The part that has him wanting you to be in view is the newfound knowledge of everything else in the monster universe and his new outlook on mortal life. You know how easily you could lose your life to monsters? You know how much easier you could lose your life to humans? He still lets you do the mortal stuff he used to do, like eating regular food and sleeping, but the moment you step out to do your work, he's watching you. He'll show you... Just how much better it is being a monster!

Sebek doesn't want you. No...! Not at all whatsoever! He should be in the least section because you're the least of his concerns! ... But you unfortunately are of his concerns. No matter how hard he tries to not care about your current dealings, he always finds himself in the nearest body of water, watching you from afar with the greatest of focus. It's not on purpose...! Really, it's not at all! It must be one of your hunting techniques that has him finding himself at your every single location! And yet, the moment you seem in need of true help, like your bedding isn't too comfortable or you're lacking in proper food, you'll see something... close enough to what you need. And you have a good idea who it is by the moss on the materials. The issue, while he doesn't mean to follow you, at the end of the day, he is. And at some point, the constant caretaking becomes a bit overwhelming...

Deuce same as Ace in some respects, only a little turned down. The reason for it isn't anything substantial, just something like... maybe wanting you to prefer him more... He's still always by your side, hiding in the shadows as you wander the public. Or even right by your side as he covers the rot on his skin and the chaos of his fleshless arm. Except, if you get through his hesitancy on letting you talk to another person, he'll allow you to, without impeding on your space. But... He'll get you really worried if you're hanging out with someone who isn't him or Ace a little too much. He asks you if they did something to upset you, and even if you say no, he'll furrow his brows as a sign that he doesn't believe you. The next time you're out, you'll coincidentally bump into him, and he'll ask with a shy smile if you'd spend some time with him. And... you don't have to heart to say no.

Floyd. His moods really shift the way he is. Sometimes he's lax, other times he's in the between, and a lot of times he's questioning you about what other monster/human has you more interested. Even if he is in the previous two moods, the moment you talk about someone else, or rather something boring, he'll start scowling as he flops his heavy body weight on you. You can feel the way he purposefully tries stealing your body heat, his arms wrapped around you as he questions why plankton have your attention. He's here! Jade and Azul, too—But he's here! Shrimpy's making him sad by talking about other monsters and humans. He'll go from a whine to a deep growl in less than a second, his sharp teeth finding their way on your shoulder, not biting, only touching. "I like Shrimpy... Shrimpy should stop likin' everyone else though..." If you occupy him with your full-blown attention, you have a chance at having the more relaxed version of him, slipping away when he sleeps on your lap. When he wakes up, though, he's not too happy.

Leona he remembers what it was like being human, how life was as a prince. So he's a bit more understanding in the fact that you're human. But don't forget, he remembers, but he isn't one. Not anymore. He knows what you need to thrive, but his issue is that he also knows how fragile humans are. He remembers how easily he had gotten scarred back then. Whenever you interact with other people, Ruggie is always accompanying you, or you're met with a cursed bandage on your arm that constricts suffocatingly tight when something unfortunate is bound to happen. What makes it worse is that Leona's always right about it. He'll let you be free, but you're left with doubt whenever Leona tells you about the misfortunes of reality, and he somehow always remains correct. He smiles when he sees you show up to his tomb, your fingers playing with his bandage on your wrist.

Jamil he understands that you're a top-rated hunter for a reason; it's not as if you're a child. Yet, a part of him will always acknowledge the fragility of human life. He lets you have your own autonomy for the most part, but it's really a matter of time before he realizes how much safer you could be in his care. Well, there's a reason Kalim is where he is now. And... he doesn't want that same end for you. Of course, the thought of you being with them for eternity is appealing, but he understands your mortality. He understands how detrimental it is for a human to be alive for that long, especially if that wasn't meant for them. Yet, eventually, he can't help but be selfish, taking something for himself for once. He'll let you be you independent (kinda?), but the gnawing feeling of a paradise he desires, one he always finds in you, lingers in the back of his mind.

Rook is in this section, not because he's the middle ground. Somehow, he's either calm to watch you or extremely suffocating. There is no in between for him. Some days, you're completely fine to tell him you want to talk to someone else and go out on your own, and he'll leave you alone for the most part until he decides to tackle you from the shadows. Other days, you ask and he's staring at you wide-eyed with a smile on his face, nodding a yes, that you know means no. He'll let you out, but you can feel the cold sensation of being watched. The moment a shadow touches you, you can feel Rook's arm hold you in a hug before disappearing just as quickly. In those cases, you have to take extra precautions with whoever you're with, telling them to avoid shadows as much as possible. If it's a monster you're with... You say fair game.

Most

Kalim should be in the least, but he's in the most because his will to be with you is just that strong. Never cruel, never scary, but always happy, whenever he's around you. He tells you it's as if you're a vacuum that sucks all of his pain away. Made your heart melt the first time, but now you're wondering how to turn this supposed power off. It gets a bit tiring being showered with love and gifts at every moment possible. It's to express his affections for you, but it gets to a point where you wonder if it's affection or plain obsession...

Idia mutters curses for anyone who comes near you. Idia is already a pretty isolated bounty in terms of the foundation. No one really sees him unless they die or someone else dies... Being with him means subjecting your life to complete isolation, with no one but Idia. He prefers it that way, which is why if another monster somehow finds you... Sorta ruins it. Y'know, cause some of them are known for being all-powerful beings, maybe even seductive or fearful— Doesn't matter. Normie monsters who don't understand the perils of dealing with death... all they know is causing it...! (Him too sometimes, but he skips over that.) You really don't wanna be with those cocky beasts, right? Humans too. You can agree in the moment, but as soon as he sees any of them appear, death is marked over them, whether it be monster or mortal. The loneliness and guilt are a combo filled with tragedy for you.

Ace should be one of the easier ones, yeah? No. Everyone in this section is bad, but out of all of them, he's the second clingiest, only because he wouldn't accompany you to the bathroom. Not the most territorial, but enough for him to always be by your side. He's a bit more tolerable, as conversation with him is smooth enough that you don't get bored, but it does get a little saddening when you haven't really had the chance to talk to anyone else. When you bring it up, he'll tell you to just talk to them. Your eyes light up when he says so... While they don't go out, your expression can't help but frown a little when he seems to rest himself on your shoulder and stays for a long time. Okay, not a long time, the entire time. The. Doesn't talk much, only a little input here and there. Still... He really does enjoy you a little too much... So much so, he can't stop eating all your human relationships. If they're especially close... he makes sure to portion his meal across several days.

Skully is another case of let's you do whatever you want, just a bit... obsessive with it. While he doesn't cling to you as heavily as the others (still clings though), he's so horribly infatuated with you that it kinda retcons the pro. Simply sitting has him crawling on his spider legs and telling you just how beautiful you are. If he had a camera, he would snap pictures of you and keep them in a photobook strapped to his side. It's a great idea actually... If you don't stop him, he's going to rob his next victim for one. Essentially, just thinks you might be the best thing to happen in his life, and he exudes it so much it scares you a little. Too much...

Jade... There's not much to say. Despite how deep his affections run for you, he can't help but want to play with your heartstrings. It's most definitely the monster in him. Right when you think you don't have to witness any cruel misdeeds by his hand, he's smiling when you notice the completely destroyed ship that floats aimlessly. The issue with him is that he simply takes too much enjoyment in your reactions. He'll never go so far as to have you reeling in fear, no... The moment he does, he's letting you sink back into the safety of his arms with a smile on his face. Clawed hands will pat your head as he tells you everything is okay. "My, you really are so sensitive... There are many bodies in the sea, you know." His arms will wrap around your waist as your legs flail unsteadily in the water. "Worry not, I'm right here." It's unfortunate that the biggest threat to your safety is also the main thing protecting it.

Vil is a bit stricter, insisting your safest option is to limit others. Yes, limit. He's not so unreasonable that he'll tell you to cut off all contact, of course, but it's better to be smart with it. Who knows what other humans or beasts could do? Sometimes, monsters are even better than humans in some instances. He'll take care of you to the point you feel like a display doll. Even when you're supposed to simply sleep next to him, he's preparing you like the whole world will watch you... Tells you that you really shine the best when you're out of that ragged hunting uniform... Being with him is essentially just a course of finding your 'true potential'. It's exhausting, but you think Vil tries to stop you from quitting by giving you different "rewards". You have to ask him for these rewards to be kept private before you get fired. He'll always tell you how bright you'd shine if they went public, but at the end of the day, he likes that sight of you, to be for him only.

Riddle. His insistence on you being with you might be entirely because you feel like the sole free space he has to not be continuously straight-edged. While he personally would prefer to just be a model monster for all of time, the escape you leave him is what draws him in. Which is why he's here. His affection isn't as suffocating as others; rather, it leaves a taste in your mouth you can't get rid of. It's like he's stained you with his troubles. You're always abiding by the rules of Heartslaybul, but if you were to ever break any, you would not be faced with the typical punishment. Instead, your execution is staying by his side, so he knows you're following the law at every moment. He's restrictive if you break the rules. But... It's a bit hard when some of these orders go against your own morality. You're stuck between listening to the heinous commands or being the tyrant's right hand...

Azul has a slight issue with jealousy (or something much worse). It's what makes him one of the more difficult ones to handle. He never does show it to you, though, not directly. You only really notice it in the way a tentacle/hand holds onto you tighter than need be when met with a threat (a human or flirting serpents). He always acts so suave, though, hiding behind a mask of confidence despite knowing full well he might eat three islands of you preferred someone else over his carefully curated facade. It makes him a bit more intense with his affections, to the point you feel a bit suffocated... You're showered with underwater treasure and love, but is it really worth it? You don't know... He'll attempt to erase your doubts with a kiss on your temple as he assures you that you will want for nothing in his grasp. And while you don't doubt it, is a life with everything really living? Especially when some of these treasures look horribly familiar.

Malleus. First place clinger. He has eaten a key or maybe even multiple, just to stop you from leaving Diasmonia's castle. He'll watch the way your expression grimaces, just so he can gentle pat your shoulder with his heavy hand to sit down. He's gentle with it, but if you refuse with a slight attitude, his face will grow a little more monstrous, like actual gargoyles. He'd never cause you direct immense pain, perhaps just a little spark. A part of him thinks it's cute the way you jump at the shock, but it's still meant to be a harsh... Suggestion. "You cannot leave. There's too much danger in the world for your... fragile composition." It's why it would just be better... If you weren't human at all. Staying with him, and honestly, anyone in this category (except for the one below...), spells doom for your mortal body

Rollo becomes a completely different story when you find out the truth about him, though. His attentive nature to your person remains, but it feels as if your freedom, or rather your will to be out of his reach, decreases... Suddenly you feel like you should just stay home... and let this ...... take care of you. Maybe it's the fact that you've known him for years, or the truth that he's not who you thought, that leaves you staying by him. You're not entirely sure... All you really know is that something is different between you two... Whenever you try thinking about it, he suddenly appears and eases any of your worries away.

Just... What is it that you're missing?

So yeah…here we are again I missed Vil (<- her last drawing was of him) At first this was going to involve Neige too, but things happened and here I am and here we are

I LOVE THE IDEA OF THIS MAN'S (HYPNOTIC???) PERFUME OR SCENT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I FUCKING LOVE SHAPESHIFTERS I'm fainting

Btw if you look closely at Vil's hands, you'll notice that up to half his arm is dyed purple I liked the idea, I was going to make it black, but then I said naaaah

I share below the first sketch of this

Until the publication of Vil's design it had to stay that way, I'm sharing it because I found it funny

I hope Tumblr doesn't get sensitive about this

Like, is not that bad, right?

I CENSORED IT

HIS THING 😭

“Uhm, dunno!” … You hum in acknowledgment. Hopefully… the nearest town to the sea beast trio is on a collective vacation. “Is something wrong?” you jump when you look down and Rielle has leaned up, your faces close as he looks with worry.

“Azul really wanted me to visit so… yeah.”

"I'm sure he wouldn't mind you having some fun with me!" You're not too sure about that... One glance at your expression has him adorn a pout on his lips.

"Well, I just worry for whatever town is nearby—"

"I really like you." You sputter at the sudden confession. It's not like you didn't know that. Rielle actually makes it really hard to not notice that... He does the opposite of what he's been doing this entire time, retreating into the water all the way until only his eyes are visible. He mouths something underneath the waves while avoiding eye contact. You lean down to get a better look at what he's saying, but hear the quietest of tunes. Before you know it, your body is jumping into the water with him. Arms take hold of your waist and hoist you back up, your mouth opening to swallow air.

"Rielle was that—Kuh-huh...! You!?" Your hands find purchase on scaly shoulders, as you blink water out your eyes. Despite the blur, you can clearly make out the regret in his eyes.

"I'm sorry...! It just sorta happened...!" You're not sure if you believe that or not. "I really..." His lips press into a straight line when he notices the way you try regaining clarity. "I just really wanna be with you..." You pause when at his muttering. Through your wet clothes, you can feel his urge to wrap has finned arms around you, holding back simply because he's sorry for pulling you in.

You don't even know when it happened, but your arms are wrapped around him as he eagerly hugs back, his tail twirling around your flailing legs.