#rua

As (sort of) requested by anon37. :)

[THIS POST CONTAINS MILD WAT SPOILERS!]

Our requester was inspired by this post by @thephilosophersapprentice, about how Syl and Kaladin might adopt each other's mannerisms. And they asked if I could write something based on this post. So if spren/human pairs beyond Syl & Kaladin shared mannerisms, here are some examples I think could be real!

Shallan humming to herself--not musically. More of a straight HMMM sound.

Shallan using "Delicious!" as a compliment (and not in reference to food).

Shallan saying, "Shallan! Shallan!" to herself to hype herself up.

Shallan walking with a bouncing gait, reminiscent of Pattern's excited bouncing.

Shallan vibrating when excited.

Pattern spinning around a cremling, seemingly in interest.

Rua sticking himself to walls.

Lopen begging a gem for "more arms" so as to "be able to keep up with Rua" while Rua gestures in solidarity beside him.

Lopen talking more and more with his hands--and sometimes without verbal speech at all.

Jasnah adopting some of Ivory's speech patterns, especially when tired.

Jasnah seeming to draw herself up, to make herself bigger to command attention.

Ivory adjusting his hair or makeup before entering a room, despite not really having either.

Hoid "breasting boobily" down the stairs. Somehow.

Design staring hawkishly at things.

Dalinar using what some people call the "Stormfather voice" when he wants to command attention.

Dalinar walking in straight lines without a care for obstacles.

The Stormfather quoting the Way of Kings, seemingly without realizing it.

Lift saying, "Oh dear!" and then seeming to regret it.

Wyndle saying, "Shit!" and then seeming to regret it.

Venli cupping her hands in a protective gesture.

Timbre pulsing out the rhythms of some of Venli's favorite songs.

Navani referring to the "rooms" or "tunnels" or "citizens" of her own body, seemingly without noticing any oddness.

The Sibling developing a morbid curiosity that frankly scares them.

Glys shimmering in time to Renarin's stimming.

Teft using a "Phendorana voice" when needing to be strict.

Teft using a "Phendorana glare" when needing to be intimidating.

Adolin greeting his friends with "Hey, sluts."

Maya and Adolin constantly mirroring each other's positions when sitting near each other.

Maya and Adolin walking in step.

Rua grows two extra arms.

"Good," Lopen encourages. "So you can change shape, naco. Now as I said..."

Rua grows two more arms.

Lua's Awakening

Definition and Usage

In Irish, "dearg" is used to describe the color red, particularly intense or vivid red, such as a red fire engine, a red pen, or rosy cheeks. It can also convey intensity in expressions, for example, "t-ádh dearg" means "very lucky," emphasizing the strength of the luck, and "deargbhréag" means a "bare-faced lie," highlighting the intensity of the falsehood.

In Scottish Gaelic, "dearg" similarly translates to "red" and can also mean "completely" or "utter" in certain contexts.

Comparison with "Rua"

Irish has another word for red, "rua," which refers to coppery or russet red, such as the color of a fox's coat or natural red hair. "Dearg" is reserved for bright, vivid reds, while "rua" is used for more natural or muted red tones.

Etymology

A little birthday gift for my friend @ceoofmetagala featuring its OC Foila Flora and his headmates Saki, Rua, Mirri, Willow, Button, Cotton and Pinky! Singles of the headmates below.