Solomon who gives off raw humanity after you actually get to know him. He's just a lovesick, scarily powerful, fool. He'll sit there for hours and ramble about magic and TSL and pacts and his work to you if you let him. Ask him about his star obsession, urge him to tell you stories about his travels and findings and adventures. But please, please remember that he's more than just some immortal sorcerer capable of great things, hold him from time to time, sit and just exist with him, please.
Let Solomon be human with you. He's so used to carrying the weight of humanity on his shoulders, sometimes he forgets he's only human, too. He might be fun and he might be strong and he might be wise, but it's been too long since he's had someone hold his hand and glide their thumb over his knuckles.
Please let him ramble about the rain or the way trees creak or the way stars twinkle like they're laughing. Please let him take you to different places and get excited with you over things he's purposefully never sought the answer to in order to keep a part of himself curious. Please sit with him in the silence of each other and just let him let his guard down.
Solomon who wants to be human with you. Solomon who is human with you.
...they're a shepherd. the world-hater majik, they're a shepherd.
the staff, the vaguely sheep/goat-like appearance, the little bell!!
they're a goddamn shepherd!! ichi is a hunter!! hunters go in and compete with the rest of the forest!! death for death!! and what would be the opposite of that? someone who raises their food and unilaterally slaughters it, at no risk to themselves!!
god. this manga just gets better and better chapter in, chapter out
edit: post not canceled but to be updated due to subsequent developments. which is to say, hey, how about that lamb to the slaughter, huh?
edit 2: follow up!!
Makig a sandwich to bring to school tomorrow can someone reblog with a filling to finish the ssndwich ill go first ok
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like. i need people to understand: in ichi the witch (which you should be reading, if you aren't already) magic is sentient.
it's been around in this sentient form as majiks for at least a thousand years, and in the story's present 402 out of 3185 known majiks are "acquired" by witches:
in the whole world only 402 are with witches. once acquired, they take the form of a jewel:
there are 35 majiks in this panel:
Desscareas single-handedly holds at least 8.72% of all majiks in the entire world.
"Everyone's Favorite Uber-Talented Badass" indeed
Headcanon that the demons and angels don't have that instinct when somethings wrong.
MC *feels the hairs on their arms stand up*: Somethings wrong
Solomon *feels a pit in his stomach*: I agree
Demons and Angels: What the fuck
*Something goes wrong*
The Demons and Angels: What the F U C K 🤯😱🤯
MC: I'm going to be there for you forever!
Solomon: forever forever? That's a long time you know. You won't live that long.
MC: I said forever and I mean it death won't stop me. Nothing will.
Solomon: so what about if you end up in crippling debt and commit tax fraud?
MC: we'll run from the police together.
Solomon: okay, what if I murder someone?
MC: where we hiding the body?
Solomon: what about when you get old?
MC: I'LL BAKE YOU COOKIES.
Solomon: sounds good, what about when you die?
MC: boo bitch imma haunt you.
Solomon: okay and that concludes our survey. You have passed. Your reward is A FCKIN HUG C'MERE
Note: these are purely my headcanons at the moment, they are based on animal ethology and behaviours that I think would suit each character depending on their personality and Lore. I would love to read your headcanon in case you have them.
Warning: Long text. Possible grammatical errors. It's written as if Mc was writing for themself.
Hey, it me Mc, the best human. Here is a compilation of the behaviours of my demons during their periods, cycles, for practical day to day use. It wasn't easy but I sat them down and got to talk to them, with a little effort I now know what they need. So now I am ready to assist them during these complicated times and be prepared in case I find a dead goat on the porch as a tribute.
Lucifer, Mammon & Levi || Satan, Asmo, & Beel || Belphie, Barbatos & Diavolo || Simeon & Raphael
Simeon
He is totally diurnal, so when he's in the Devildom is always sleepy and a bit disoriented. But with the help of artificial light (what a nice trick magic is) he can regulate his schedule.
Under normal conditions, during his period he spends most of his time awake and alert. But in hell he sleeps much more.
During his period Simeon feathers himself, with new feathers on his wings and fluff covering on other parts of his body such as his chest or lower back, sometimes with different coloured shine (iridescence)
He does not usually show them, but if he is relaxed he reveals his halo and celestial formations equivalent to eyes (among others) Sometimes those eyes watch you while his real eyes are looking elsewhere.
Simeon grooms himself constantly and will groom you with the same intensity. But you don't have feathers so be careful, he can hurt you, you can avoid this by helping him preen so he'll be. distracted.
Simeon's nest is small, cosy and compact, he usually nests in his bedroom. He spends a lot of time indoors, even more in the Devildom.
You won't be able to help him nest because he wants to surprise you. How do I tell him that I don't usually live in nests?
He needs things that give him comfort and remind him of the Celestial Realm.
Bring him lots of flowers and things that are brightly coloured and warm but not poisonous or dangerous, those thing are for Asmo.
Simeon is not territorial. But in his period he have a highly developed protective and paternal instinct.
That's because in the Celestial Realm the younger angels are mentored by the older ones and Simeon plays an important role in this.
That's why Simeon feels anxious without having "his chicks" around, which is why Luke cannot be around during his cycles in the Devildam because he would overwhelm the young angel.
Due to this he cries a lot, so to comfort him you have to let him cuddle and coo at you. (He won't say directly that he wants more chicks but with you, I'm not ready for that Simeon ).
Simeon has a couple of days of pre-heat. Can you tell? Yes, when he starts to eat more protein, to hide blankets in the corners, and when he is more vigilant and follows Luke everywhere, the cycle is approaching.
Although he eats a lot before the heat, he hardly eats at all during it. But being in a different place than usual, with a little insistence he will do it.
He thinks you can't eat without him, he has to make sure he provides for his mate.
Simeon is not non-verbal in his cycle, but prefers to communicate with cooing and chirping, after several days it is easy to identify them.
When he looks at you with his big eyes and makes a little chirp he has you in the bag, he is a master manipulator.
Simeon's pheromones are very strong, and harmful to low-ranking demons, but he only limits the marking to his mate and his nest. (Luke too but he usually goes with Barbatos or to the House of Lamentations)
During the cycle physical contact is a must, as he hardly ever leaves the nest, he is practically glued to you at all times.
Turtledoves are monogamous and spend many hours in pairs, Simeon is the same, he will treasure you as the most important thing in all three worlds.
Simeon's courtship consists of showing off, spreading his wings and puffing out his feathers, (angelic formations also play a part in this).
However, the most important part of his courtship is singing, cyclical melodies and with a wide vocal range ( you can't hear some notes with your human hearing range >:(), he can spend hours singing + make sure he is properly hydrated and rested.
Simeon's senses during his period are heightened, but especially his hearing, any sound will make him alert (soundproofing spells will be very helpful in calming him down).
Simeon's temperature rises. Snuggling next to him means instant warmth, especially in his chest (if he were a bird he would hatch his eggs with his chest, cero proof, cero doubt).
Simeon's purring is like continuous chirping (can it be called purring?), sometimes it produces no sound but you can feel the vibration in the chest and throat.
It is not common for him to purr, but he does it especially when you are about to sleep cuddled together he's so cute when he wraps you up in his wings
Simeon: *crying silently*
Mc: *worried * Hey what's wrong?
Simeon: *hugging them* Mc *sad chirp*
Mc: What's wrong Simeon?
Simeon: I miss the little ones...
Mc: *apprehensive* There, there, how can I make you feel better?
Simeon: *staring at them with tear-filled eyes* make a chick?
Mc: … *cheeks about to explode* maybe another time.
Simeon: *apparently sleeping while his angelic formations watch them*
Mc: … *waving their hand to see if they'll follow it*
Simeon: *the "eyes" follow Mc's movement*
Mc: Heh
Simeon: *smiling* If you're so entertained, I can show you my primal form….
Mc: … Sorry, *kissing his forehead' sweet dreams.
Mc: *wraps themself around Simeon's wings as they caresses them* I'm getting sleepy….
Simeon: *purring as he smiles* I'm going to take you to the Celestial realm.
Mc: *stunned* Won't that be a problem?
Simeon: *softly cooing at them* I don't think so.
Mc: *practically asleep* Hum?
Simeon: *hugging them with a big smile* No one will dare question the couple I've chosen.
Raphael
Raphael is also diurnal, but he tolerates the dark better than Simeon, and he sleeps much less than him, that doesn't mean that in Devildom he is not a little disoriented.
Like most angels, Raphael is feathered during his period, his wings acquire new feathers and parts of his body are filled with smaller feathers and fluff.
In his case he has no iridescence, his plumage blends in very well with his environment.
He lets his halo and celestial formations show normally (he also uses it as an intimidation technique) although he wasn't sure if he would continue to do so after seeing your first reaction to them. They're cool... but kind of disturbing.
He spends considerable time grooming, he is calm and independent, he won't need your help, but he likes you to be close by "as if you were grooming together".
He tries to hide it, but he constantly looks sideways at you to make sure you are still there.
Raphael nests high up, so in the Devildom he nests inside the roof of the purgatory hall (in the Celestial Realm he has several nests, to keep watch despite the period)
He doesn't expect you to be in the nest all the time, but when he rests he does like you to be together.
Raphael feels a bit guilty that you take care of him. Is that vulnerability?
He does not know how to express his feelings well and is very indipendent, although he worries that you'll think that you make he feel uncomfortable or that he does not like you to take care of him, he's kinda cute.
Always alert and vigilant. Raphael is very territorial, he has the perimeter constantly guarded, nothing and no one is allowed near the purgatory hall, several spears are seen around the building as a warning to demons passing by.
It is not sure if it can be considered pre-heat but... Raphael becomes elusive and leaves the house less, he hardly talks to other people outside his circle.
Rapahel, unlike other angels, hunts during his period. So he usually feeds on raw prey, often wanting to share it with you like a hawk. Occasionally an evil imp has crept in and you have quickly released it, demons are friends not food
Raphael is totally non-verbal, his communication consists of small grunts and warning cries.
Ironically, he expresses a lot with his wings. It's funny because his wings make him much more expressive than when he's not on his period.
Raphael's pheromones are not as strong as Simeon's, but he marks much more, the whole Purgatory Hall is filled with his pheromones. Sometimes one of the brothers had been marked.
Raphael become more nervous than Simeon, he's less familiar with the Devildom, so to calm him down, cut off stimuli, cover his eyes while you talk to him and stroke his hair or wings.
Although he likes physical contact, you should always ask permission before doing so or he may become upset. He will do the same before cuddling next to you or stroking your hair.
Raphael's courtship is impressive, it involves Bridal Flights, which consist of acrobatic flights and all kinds of aerial pirouettes to get your attention. In an angel-angel situation the couple would accompany him in flight.
Then he also uses singing, (and it's true, Raphael's voice is out of this world) , you can't fly but you can sing so he'll expect you to reciprocate, if you hum along he'll be more than happy.
The sense that Raphael develops the most during his period is vision, he is able to see for miles this helps him not only to hunt but also to defend the fort.
His body temperature rises during his period this means that he is constantly ventilating the nest, so he wears warm clothes as a precaution.
Raphael's purring is deep and soft. It is impossible to catch him purring, he seems to wait until you are asleep to do it. But all in all it is an indicator that he is at ease and relaxed.
Raphael was the first one to talk to you about the periods of angels and demons, since he felt that as a human you would be the best person to help him in that kind of situation in a new place. Soooo unconsciously he is the one who clarified a lot of things for us... a lot of things, and the one who has triggered all this :D.
Raphael: *preening his wings*
Mc: *laying down next to him* This is rare…
Raphael: *watching them*
Mc: It's almost disturbing... so much independence, used to what I'm used to.
Raphael: *caressing their cheek with his own*
Mc: Thank you, I feel much better now.
Mc: Is it ok if I touch you?
Raphael: *blindfolded* … *nodding*
Mc: *caressing his back gently* You have to rest, as long as I'm here nothing dangerous will happen.
Raphael: *melting into the touch* …
Mc: Do you want me to keep talking? Or do you prefer to be silent?
Raphael: *cuddling up next to them*
Mc: *smiling* All right… today I went to the market…
Raphael: *singing as he stares at Mc*
Mc: *totally enraptured* Wow.
Raphael: *smiling in an angelic manner*
Mc: Damn, that's courtship and the rest is nonsense.
Raphael: *wrapping his wing around them and singing again*
Mc: *flustered* Wow....
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If you haveade it this far thanks you 🩷 the angel's part is a little longer but they are only two so...
Do you think demons crack their joints?
It was a lazy, rainy evening in the Devildom. An oddly calm one. The residents of the House of Lamentation were gathered in the living room, mainly because that's where you were.
Beelzebub and Mammon were snacking and watching Leviathan play his handheld game. Asmodeus was browsing a magazine, Satan was browsing a book, and Lucifer was texting with Barbatos.
Belphegor had been dozing off on your shoulder for a while. It was hard to move under the demon's weight. You had been stuck in the same pose browsing your D.D.D. until he finally shifted, leaning back into the couch. You seized the opportunity to roll your shoulders and take a much needed stretch.
You lifted your arms. It felt great. Crack.
"What was that?" Satan asked, glancing up from his book.
"Beel probably sat on a chip," Mammon said. Levi snorted, too busy to take his eyes off the game but in agreement with Mammon for once.
"It wasn't me." Beelzebub stood up to prove his innocence, revealing no food under him.
"It was me," you said. "Just my back."
"Hon, what?" "Your what?" Asmodeus and Lucifer spoke at the same time, and both gave you a concerned look.
"My back? I just cracked it."
The demons sprung out of their seats like you had just cursed them. Levi's game system fell to the carpet. Since he was already standing, Beelzebub strode over and pulled the back of your shirt up, asking "does it hurt?"
Startled, you pulled the front of your shirt down for modesty. "Woah, hello? Excuse me? Uh, what?"
While everyone gathered to stare at your back, Belphegor was stirred awake. "What's going on?"
He went to lean on your shoulder again, but Mammon swatted him away. "Hey! Can't ya see they're injured?" he growled. Belphegor huffed at him, deciding instead to help hold your shirt up.
"Poor thing!" Asmo cooed. With one hand he grabbed your wrist, and with the other he made a peace sign. "Look at me, how many fingers am I holding up?"
"I'm fine. Everybody just chill." Despite your insistence, the panic had already set in and nobody was listening to you.
Leviathan was shaking. "T-that's not good, right? Humans aren't supposed to make those kind of sounds." He was covering his eyes with his hands squeamishly but peeking through his fingers to stare anyway. "A doctor! Are there any human doctors? Should we call Solomon?"
"Yes, somebody call Solomon," Lucifer commanded. "Where did the crack occur?" He started gently prodding around your spine, making you squirm.
Satan tried to bump Lucifer's hand away from you while placing himself in Lucifer's spot. "Can't you see they don't like that? You're making it worse."
"Deep breaths," Mammon instructed you, breathing deeply in and out. He seemed on the brink of hyperventilation himself.
Lucifer refused to budge, but Satan persisted. He was now also poking you. "The damage isn't visible yet, but there could be internal bleeding. You have to lay down."
Belphegor scooted over to make more room, despite your protest of "I'm not going to move, nothing is wrong."
Asmodeus managed to already get Solomon on the phone. You couldn't hear him over Asmo's worried shrieks but knew he had to be laughing. Solomon was not going to let you forget this incident.
Beel, Lucifer, and Satan moved to try and pick you up but enough was enough. "I said I'm fine!! Everybody stay!"
The seven went crashing to the floor, finally allowing you to cover up. "I am fine! I'm fine! See!" You stood up dramatically and grabbed Asmo's D.D.D. to apologize to a snickering Solomon.
The demons were annoyed and concerned as they tried to pick themselves up. "If you're so fine, then explain that noise," Satan said.
"Humans just do that from time to time."
Solphisto ACTUAL marital divorce arc is the funniest thing. If you have the time could you please draw Solomon as that one shot of Peter B Parker cryinf in the shower ðŸ˜
"i miss my wife, spiderkid. i miss him a lot"
i really like the idea of ik and solomon taking a break from the villain-hero i'm-gonna-experiment-on-you thing so that ik can help him with his broken marriage sbfbffbfj