BASIC

​🐛 Perceptive / Strong Sense of Self / Patient / Gentle / Empathetic / Affectionate
Frustratingly Vague / Too Passive / Hard to Motivate / Emotionally Repressed / Smug 🪲

Seth's childhood was a mix of privilege & neglect, the kind of upbringing where he'd always have, clothes, food in surplus; but never the Emotional needs that a child needed. His parents, both rich executives, were always wrapped up in their careers. They didn't know how to care for what he wanted. Family dinners were more about expectations than connection - & a very large silence daily allowance. Seth learned to fill the void; masking— then maybe people would look past his loneliness. This changed when he met Reeshire.

• Talks with lazy gestures, rests his hands on his hips, drags fingers through his hair absentmindedly.
• Never in a rush. If he's eating, he's savoring each bite. If he's walking, it's a stroll. Life isn't a race.
• Plays with Reeshire's tail absentmindedly. & Likes to watch her frizz when he's happy/embarrassed
 

Typical for a guy, he’s a little gross. His socks never match. He eats cold leftovers from the container. Sniff tests, Burps mid sentence, Scratch in public, fart & blame the floorboards. But he’s also immensely caring in meaningful ways — He tucks a blanket around you, makes you a sandwich w/tea, and talks with you.

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Just like anyone else, Seth has some bad habits &/or troublesome traits of his own. 

• Deflection / Masking with Humor; Seth rarely takes things seriously on the surface, especially when it comes to his own feelings. This can make him hard to connect with when things get emotionally intense. When Reeshire reaches out in rare moments of vulnerability, Seth jokes, dodge the question, or act like it’s “not that deep.”
   

• Habitual Lying / Hiding Finances; Seth hides the extent of his wealth, not just out of humility, but as a test—and as a game. He wants to know who’s “real.” But this creates an unstable foundation for relationships. He might lie by omission about huge things—like owning property, or still getting passive income from family.

 

• “Weaponized Apathy: When someone hurts him or pushes too hard, Seth knows exactly how to cut deep—by acting like he doesn’t care. He’s too chill, too relaxed. He ghosts. He shrugs off conflict like it’s not even worth reacting to. He doesn't yell. He just evaporates. This drives others mad and leaves a wound, especially to someone as emotionally alert and sensitive as Reeshire.
   
• Emotional Stripping &/or Mindbreaking: He’s interested in, both sexually &/or nonsexually in the slow unpeeling of someone’s defenses—seeing someone go from distant to needy, rigid to pliant. Seth may be drawn to the idea of someone falling apart in his arms. Not just crying, but sobbing, clinging, breaking. His patience is a game of power, even when he swears it isn’t. He waits and waits until someone’s desperate enough to crack open. Then he acts like he did nothing at all. This can cross into emotional manipulation, especially if he withholds affection just to stretch out the need.
   
• Obsessive Food-ings: Given his love of food and comfort, Seth might have a fixation on feeding others—or being fed—to the point where it becomes fetishistic. Not just eating. Consumption. Feeding someone until they’re full, dazed, undone. Whispering encouragements. Stroking their throat. It makes him feel present. Necessary. But also fuels control—because they’re always full because of him.
   
• “I Want to Ruin You, Then Put You Back Together” Fantasy; secret fantasies of breaking someone down—emotionally, physically—just so he can be the one to piece them back together.

 

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• LOVES:     Reeshire’s laugh when it catches him off guard, Falling asleep during storms, Sprawling in bed doing nothing but cuddling, Physical affection that isn’t performative, Music with warm bass and slow beats (neo soul, lofi, old funk), Reeshire’s hair in his hands, Being fed or handed food without asking, Belly rubs, especially when he’s sleepy/full, Video games, Comics, Taking slow baths/showers with low lighting, Reeshire in oversized clothes, Lazy Sundays
   

• LIKES: Warm, soft clothes fresh out of the dryer, Grilled/charred foods, Mindless errands w/ Reeshire, Spicy snacks, nut butters, honey toast, Watching people cook for him, Soft, chubby animals (especially slow-moving ones), Sleepy eye contact, Buttered bread, cinnamon buns, tropical drinks, Reading aloud in bed, Cool drinks in hot weather
   

• DISLIKES: People who talk over him, Runny eggs, Wet socks or cold tile floors,   Small talk with no emotional substance (strangers),   People who "fake-deep" their way through emotional conversations, Too-bright, flickering lights, Public speaking (despite being “good” at it),   Overly rigid rules or forced structure,   People who confuse stillness with laziness,   Dismissive therapists
   

• HATES: Bright, sterile lights, Being touched from behind, Sudden loud noises or yelling, People, Harsh authority, barking commands, Touch when he hasn't initiated or accepted it, Unpredictable physical affection, Being ignored when upset, Being left alone while overwhelmed, Clothes that show sweat easily, People trying to "fix" him without asking

 

ABILITIES

• Sticky Palms: Similar to caterpillar prolegs, his hands and feet can adhere to surfaces with a sticky, subtle grip. It’s not a Spider-Man level stickiness, but he can hang onto walls, ceilings, or objects with ease—perfect for lounging in weird, elevated spots.
   

• Molting: When extremely stressed or overwhelmed, he can shed his outer skin, leaving behind a soft, iridescent shell. This molting process can also serve as a reset button—letting him expel toxins, reset his nervous system, or heal minor injuries. It’s a vulnerable process, though, and leaves him weak and sensitive for hours afterward.
   

• Toxin Storage & Chemical Secretion: Seth is pretty resistant to most toxins that'd kill most. He absorbs toxins from the plants they consume, storing them in his body as a defense mechanism. He can release noxious chemicals or irritating fluids when threatened- it's not common but, at times he does it.. These can range from foul-smelling secretions to irritating substances that cause rashes or discomfort.
   

• Thick, Padded Skin: Seth’s body is thick, plush, and incredibly durable. He can absorb impacts that would bruise or break someone normally, making him resistant to blunt force damage. This makes him skilled at also being a soft landing for others and makes him almost impossible to knock down easily.. It also acts as a natural insulator, keeping him warm in cold environments and preventing injury from sharp objects.
   

• Silk: self explanatory, but not an ability seen/used often
   

Limitations & Side Effects

• Too much silk production. The more he produces, the more it depletes his energy, requiring food and rest to replenish. If overused, he could become lethargic, lightheaded, or even pass out.

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RELATIONSHIP W/REESHIRE

Reeshire and Seth are in a Queerplatonic Relationship (QPR) &/or the umbrella of. Their relationship is based on emotional understanding and domestic rituals more than societal milestones, expectations, etc. Their relationship is not always, nor focuses on sexual or romantic undertones. They very easily fall into the gray area between a QPR and a romantic partnership. They live together. They share a bed. They navigate physical intimacy in unusual, gentle, communicated ways. They don't often say “we’re boyfriends” unless teasing or simplifying things for others—but they are, in a sense, partners

Reeshire doesn’t like labeling things, especially things so sacred they feel tainted when given a label- especially with restrictions. He’d fumble if someone asked “So is Seth your boyfriend?”, but, might whisper “...he’s mine” instead of naming the role..He lovingly fluctuates between calling Seth his boy/girl-friend both in a means to confuse people and to express how his love is in “multiple” ways

Seth absolutely “goes with the flow” but defies norms. The labels don’t mean too much as long as he spends time with “my person”. Seth absolutely plays into it, and to others praises reeshire- acknowledges him as a boyfriend to make others “understand” and shut up with the prodding. Sometimes when explaining to others, he says “It’s queer. It’s a relationship. It’s soft and weird and good. That’s enough.”