If you're taking requests for arcana HCs I was wondering if you might be able to do some of the main 6 with an apprentice who has a lot of social anxiety/general anxiety/agoraphobia? c: Could use that good validation haha ^^; I hope you have a really lovely day!
Hi friend! I no longer write for the Arcana due to lack of inspiration. But for you I will write something ❤ I too have anxiety so I know the feelings very well.
Asra:
-Very attentive. They spend the day quietly watching them. Asra won't confront them directly unless it gets bad.
-Speaks very softly and slowly before carefully pulling the apprentice somewhere quiet.
-Always asks if they can touch them. Asra's sense are really heightened at this point and will consider their moves carefully.
-If they have consent to sit closer, Asra will pull the apprentice in a gentle embrace, their hand rubbing their back until they calm down.
Julian:
-Sorta panics when he sees the apprentice have really bad social anxiety. He knows the feelings and acts quickly.
-Will try and make light hearted jokes while guiding them to someplace spacious and quiet. If that doesn't work he brings them to his place.
-Julian will make them some tea and silently wait. He doesn't want to say or do anything that might bother them in this state. But you can tell in his eyes he really wants to help.
-So he begins to tell a story about anything really. This helps the apprentice distract themselves and eventually they are interested in the story so much so that the anxiety slips away.
Muriel:
-Won't say much but he takes notice almost instantly. Without a word he will walk ahead through the crowd, as the sea of people part, Muriel takes the apprentices hand and walks swiftly through the streets to an empty open field.
-"It's ok to let it out. I'm here." That's all he needs to say before the apprentice is in tears.
-Muriel pats their head and wraps his cloak over their shoulders, sheltering them.
-His presence alone is soothing. He never judges or thinks differently of them. In fact, he sees them as a very brave person.
Nadia:
-She notices the apprentices strange behavior in the middle of a dinner party with important people. She will.politely excuse herself and ask if they are ok.
-If the apprentice wants space, Nadia will provide them a room to let them breathe. She doesn't care about leaving dinner early to help them in need. She loves them.
-Will request a servant to bring them tea to calm down the nerves. In the meantime, Nadia will ask them what's wrong. She wants to understand so she can help in the best way she can.
-This woman will smile and hold their hands, delivering sweet praises and validating their feelings.
Lucio:
-Lucio doesn't quite understand the feelings of social anxiety but he will make the effort to listen.
-Tries to talk to them to distract them but realises that they aren't focusing, as if ready to pass out.
-Takes them away from the scene immediately to their chambers. He confesses he doesn't know what to do but says that he is willing to do whatever it takes to help the apprentice overcome this.
-If they need water he will get it. If they want a hug or to hold his hand, he will offer it. Will sing them praises until he sees them smiling!
Portia:
-She frets like a mother hen over the apprentice! She has dealt with her brothers anxiety so she is experienced in seeing the signs.
-Portia is very nurturing and will gently caress their face and tell them that they aren't weak for feeling this way.
-Likely will politely tell someone off if they come by to inquire on the situation. She knows that space is key.
-Sits with the apprentice for as long as they need to. She would wait for all the time in the world just to see them calmed down. When they are ready, she takes them to her home at the gardens and spoils them with warm food and blankets.
