The "Dog" Zodiac

▶ VISUAL: Image. 178cm (5'10") tall Japanese man, usually dressed in traditional Japanese clothes for the writer's vibes. But can wear a western tight suit for business if he leave the house.
▶ AURAL: ANSWER; What do they sound like?
▶ OLFACTORY: ANSWER; What do they (usually) smell like?
▶ DEMEANOUR: At first glance, he's a laid-back, fun-loving ye aloof novelist who sometimes give advice to people (whether they ask for it or not is another question). Despite the initial impression, he can be kind and caring, but also practical and scheming if he sees an opportunity that benefits himself and his plans.


A contradictory man, he's sly, self-serving and incredibly selfish, especially in regards to Akito. However, he can also support others, whether in words or set up a situation to make people face each other for their benefits.

All while hiding his darker, selfish nature behind his smiling mask.

▶ PHYSICAL AFFECTION: Ask first, especially if you're a non-relative. Holding hands and kisses are fine, but hugs from opposite sex will be avoided if he's still cursed.

Zodiac members & Akito are exceptions, feel free to do whatever to him.
▶ PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Ask first, but I'm always down for him to get punched in the face.
▶ RELATIONSHIPS: Are you Akito Sohma? Then you know the answer.

If you're not Akito? Shigure is willing to go out on dates with women. But he won't emotionally get close to them, regardless if he's cursed or not (even in AUs). But if you want a deeper relationship and willing to work for it, let me know so we can hash it out!
▶ PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: ANSWER; this is for mindreading and shit
▶ MAGICAL INFORMATION: (Before the curse breaks) Shigure is cursed by the spirit of Dog of the Zodiac. If he's hugged by the opposite sex, or his body undergoes extreme stress, he transformed into his Chinese Zodiac form: a greyish-black dog. The only exceptions for hugs are fellow, female cursed members of the Zodiac or Akito.

Due to the influence of the Dog spirit, Shigure have an affinity with dogs. His presence would draw them in towards him. If you're canine in some way (dogs, part-dogs, humanoid dogs, etc), feel free to feel drawn to him as well.

For the magically and spiritually inclined, they would be able to sense there's something special about him.

Let me know first if you want to specifically detect/state it to his face.

▶ MEDICAL INFORMATION: N/A
▶ OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: He's pretty flexible. But he'll be serious if you decide to talk about Akito Sohma. (expand later?)

▶ BACKTAGGING: Yes, to backtagging!
▶ THREADHOPPING: Yes, within reason!
▶ FOURTHWALLING: Nope. Only exception is if the premise fits (like 4th walling memes).
▶ OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: N/A

▶ ANYTHING ELSE? ANSWER