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Demon and Celestial beings Courting

Kidnapping

It was very used in the old times to kidnap the person a demon wanted to court, but in modern times that’s seen as a barbaric method and it has been changed quite a bit.

Demon courting human:

Demons will just ask their human partner to spend 1-2 weeks with them in a remote location, or just far enough away from populated areas. 

Demon courting demon:

Demon A will either ask the family of Demon B if they can spend time alone with their love interest (promising to return if Demon B asks them to) or Demon A will do the same thing demons do with humans.

Courtship fights

Another thing really practiced outside of kidnaping is fights. The demon will either fight someone close to their love interest or fight their lover. This is the same for demons courting humans or other demons, and the fights are just merely excuses to show off how strong one can be in front of their love interest.

Courtship bracelets

Despite the name, courtship objects are not limited to bracelets or jewels and can vary from species to species.

Bird demons and water demons will often make objects with things they think are pretty. Like making a painting of scenery that they think their lover likes or that made them think of them, or necklaces made out of stones found in riverbeds.

Spider demons and a few other bug demons will weave silk or laces to gift to their love interest. The laces in particular can be woven to make strong armors or even magical artifacts. Sometimes these demons will also bring food with them but it’s usually simple things like pastries or homemade tea or honey.

Monkey demons, a few varieties of bird demons and onis will either make courtship bracelets, sing or perform a particular dance for their partners.

Predatory demons like lions, leopards, cougars and so on will make lavish meals, sometimes they even hunt or gather the resources they need themselves.

Dragons will gift scrolls containing incredible knowledge, magic artifacts, or just poetry. If the poetry is written by the gifter themselves, it’s seen as even more important than a scroll. A few types of dragons and water demons known as “ Jiaoren “ can also cry pearls and spin a type of raw silk known as “Jiaoxioa” which are also used as courting gifts.

But even when a demon gifts a courtship bracelet, jewels that were made by the demon who’s proposing are seen as more important than really expensive ones. Even when they are made of poor or simple materials like wood, copper, or even just cotton.

Nesting and other habits

The use of making nests was created because demons of old times used to live in caves for the most part and the nest were specifically made for the babies, so they wouldn’t get hurt in the rough floor, or for couples.

Nowadays, nesting is also used to show platonic affection and to comfort someone. Even just friends can join a nest as long as they were invited first.

However, nesting is not something that every demon does. Spider demons are especially contrary to them because they are used to using webs to catch their prays, and to them, a nest feels like a trap. Dragons and other cold-blooded demons prefer burrowing instead of nesting. which sometimes just results in them covering themselves with heavy blankets and pillows.

Another well-known habit is “markings”. Markings can be done in a variety of ways and don’t have to be necessarily a sexual thing, but they are still considered something that requires permission from both parties and is seen as illegal to do them without permission.

There are way more habits and customs than the ones I’ve listed, but they are very specific and change from species to species.

If you have ideas or theories please share them and I will add them to this post.

Edit: Some information regarding Jiaoren has been added

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