" the hare in a world of rabbits . . . " I will make this aesthetic later!! here are just some of my general ideas for the kiddo. I'll add more later <3 I have many ideas... SHES SO PRETTY OMGGGAOASHAHSHASMAS ----------------------------------------------- " crank the handle and out comes the love , spilled over and singing , forevermore . . . " ---------------------- Balladkit's mother has a saddened bond with her, I plan on having balladkit come in a rather difficult form, one that only reminds heartbreakhaven of her broken heart unable to heal completely. A ghost. And yet, Balladkit carries the other half of her heart, and she is able to mend her own by being in her mother's company. Her heart becomes full. Two broken halves, making one body. And that body is Balladkit. Balladkit is a very “go with the flow” kind of cat, someone who just doesn't take life too seriously. She sort of dances through life which represents gliding past stress, avoiding heavy commitments, and focusing on enjoying the moment rather than overthinking reality. She is extremely lenient with herself and doesn't hold herself to any high pressure. However, she has pent up sorrow that she is unable to express with her words or facial expressions. IMPORTANT!! She cant express herself very well with her facial expressions or words, so she does so with her body language. her legs, paws, ears, tails, body all move very expressively. She is very much a therapist cat! She tries to care for everyone around her emotionally and I def see her as a guidance figure towards others around her, even though she doesn't even understand her own emotions and lives relaxed and comforted in her own sorrow. She has this eerie thing about her where she knows too much. She's always watching, waiting, dancing... She laughs at tense situations, as a way to relieve pressure! She also laughs when shes nervous or not emotionally present. Balladkit forgets grudges instantly and does not hold onto them. Most enemies are usually one sided on their part. She has a habit of turning responsibilities into games. She finds her own ways to accomplish tasks like hunting prey, and instead of doing traditional methods, she uses her own vivid imagination and techniques. Others may view her as unreliable or not disciplined, but truly she just has difficulty focusing and concentrating on matters that don't meet her expectations of fun and relaxation. She deliberately avoids talking about emotionally deep situations. Balladkit is basically just a dancer through and through, strong and capable while also being elegant. however, this comes at the cost of her own imagination, which often paints the picture that she isn't doing "enough". she flows through the world at her own pace and takes things one leap at a time, never overthinking. she is deeply focused on familial ties! she is genuinely a pretty sorrowful cat, whos heart can be broken easily and can never be replaced. while she is relaxed and serene, she is often unhappy. yet, she believes heartbreak is a natural part of life, and that everyone is born with a broken heart until it is stitched back together again. She doesn't feel genuine joy often, more or less feeling more sadness and relaxation in that sadness. feeling emotions is not her strongest suit, which is highly interesting due to her family lineage. So, she often sculps these emotions into her dance. Also her hypermobility ( Will provide research soon! ) also comes into play in her "dancing" mindset! this doesnt hinder her, instead making it easier for her to leap through the air and express herself.
Research — Hypermobility is a genetic condition that involves extreme flexibility along with pain and other symptoms. This leads cats like Balladkit to have very flexible joints although it does often cause pain. In order to maintain this, cats must train their muscles and remain fit. Balladkit will often prance around in order to stay fit and avoid major joint paint. for some cats, hypermobility causes joint pain, joint and ligament injuries, tiredness (fatigue), bowel issues and other symptoms. Joint hypermobility syndrome is most common in youth… so it’s likely worse when Ballad is a kitten. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21763-joint-hypermobility-syndrome a Snaggle tooth is a misaligned or projecting tooth (usually an upper canine fang) that sticks out from the lip. It can often cause trouble eating and some difficulties with mouth movements (which also covers her less talkative behavior) however it is not a huge health concern besides minor inconveniences. https://www.catster.com/ask-the-vet/cat-snaggletooth/