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The Interpretation of Shadows
Hello! I'm @nyoomian, an OC Artist!
24 || they/she || Filipino || Aroaceflux
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Before you follow, some important information
Fanart, fanfiction, cosplays are appreciated! Feel free to create fan content as long as it is not offensive or harmful, but please do not directly tag me if they are AUs, theories, headcanons, and the like. TIOS is deeply personal to me and is still in the works and I would like to tell the original story without fan influence.
Do not tag me in NSFW-related fan content, as I am uncomfortable interacting with NSFW in public spaces and if you are not a 18+ close mutual of mine. I ask that you tag your content appropriately.
Boundaries
Do not repost or steal my art, characters, and story. If you really want to repost my art, ask me first for permission. Do NOT use my work for NFTs, AI art, or merchandise. I do not consent to others profitting off of my own work without permission.
Do not interact (DNI) if you are an NFT account, AI account, and/or fit the basic Do Not Interact (DNI) criteria. Please refrain from interacting under my public posts with NSFW topics or media.
Do not force me to answer questions about my characters or force me to include things in their lore. My characters are deeply personal to me and my experiences.
Please respect that my two main characters are in a queerplatonic relationship (QPR) when talking about them. Click here for more info.
Disclaimers
My story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
The TIOS concept of shadows are paranormal and loosely inspired by pseudoscientific concepts. They are not factually supported to exist outside the boundaries of the story.
the absolute menace to society
| Daphnis Manalastas | |
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| Nicknames | Daph, Nino (only by clients), Daphy, Daphne |
| Age and Height | 23, 157cm (~5'2 ft) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Gender and Pronouns | Demigender (he/him - any prns also ok) |
"Every human being has a shadow. These strange creatures accompany us to carry the experiences, unspoken thoughts, and darkest secrets of the mind. Shadows come in all shapes and sizes, and no two are exactly alike. However, these shadows are invisible to the naked eye. The majority just see a mere silhouette of themselves."Daph can see and hear these shadows. What first felt like weird visions was now an ability he prides himself on. Because of his shadow-sensing power, he could hear others' thoughts and find out if someone was lying.As a self-proclaimed investigator and conspiracy theorist, Daph uses this ability to his advantage when dealing with strange disappearances, exposing corruption, unsolved cases, and rabbit holes that were never meant to be fallen into.
His shadow "hands" come out of his ears and can be of any length and size. One has an eye and the other has a mouth.
Daph either has his hair down, in a ponytail, or in a headband.
He's aromantic aceflux; while shipping/pairing him with others is permissible, please respect his orientation when making fan content!
Thomas (best friend from childhood --> queerplatonic relationship)
He's addicted to social deduction games like Mafia, Spyfall, and...Among Us.
Before terming them as "shadows," Daph thought they were either aliens or demons.
the overachiever tired emo
| Thomas Nieri Sangalang | |
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| Nickname | Tom, Sangalang (only in school), Toms |
| Age and Height | 24, 175cm (~5'7ft) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Gender and Pronouns | Cis male (he/him) |
As a burnt-out overachiever trying to relight his flame, Tom spends most of his time writing his undergraduate thesis. With a renowned television host for a mother, he is internally pressured into keeping a good reputation in front of others. Tom rarely opens up about himself and his insecurities as such.Those brief moments of emotion are only ever seen by his roommate Daph and in his journal. Still, for some odd reason, Daph's shadow-sensing powers do not work well on Tom. Both are unsure why this limitation exists, but they consider it an unwitting advantage to their relationship (after all, some things are better left unsaid).
Daph does not know what Tom's shadow looks like. Daph's ability does not work on him.
Tom is gay/MLM; while shipping/pairing him with others is permissible, please respect his orientation when making fan content!
Daph (best friend from childhood --> queerplatonic relationship)
Soup, any kind of soup really, is Tom's comfort food.
He has a Twitter bot account: @tomireins
reference and qpr info
| Things to remember about their QPR when talking about them or making fan content |
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| Tom and Daph call themselves partners, life partners, or queerplatonic partners (QPs). They are extremely close to one another. |
| When talking to strangers in public, they refer to themselves as best friends. In private or with close friends, they refer to themselves as partners. |
| They do not label themselves as friends with benefits, boyfriends, or as a romantic couple. |
| Tom is homoromantic and can be in a romantic relationship with someone else while he still has his QPR with Daph. |
| Daph is aromantic and does not seek out romantic relationships. |
My two main characters, Tom and Daph, are in a queerplatonic relationship (QPR).[The following paragraphs make use of information found in the resources below]This type of relationship comes in all shapes and sizes. It's difficult to define, but it's generally thought of as a committed relationship that bends the traditional rules of what is considered romance or friendship. There is no "correct" way to have a QPR, it is generally defined by the people participating in it. While primarily platonic in nature, it can have some romantic and/or sexual aspects or none of those at all.The term originated from the aromantic community and is also a response to amatonormativity, the "widespread assumption that everyone is better off in an exclusive, romantic, long-term coupled relationship, and that everyone is seeking such a relationship." This norm has negative social consequences and excludes people who are asexual, aromantic, and/or non-monogamous.Both my characters (Tom and Daph) do not subscribe to amatonormativity; they do not view platonic and romantic attraction in black and white. Daph, in particular, is aromantic and he prefers having queerplatonic relationships. Their QPR is built on established boundaries, and I'd appreciate it a lot if you can respect how they define their relationship!I made this page because not a lot of my followers outside of the a-spec community know about this subject. If you'd like to learn more about QPRs, here are some resources:
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