DAEMONS FOR EVERYONE | HDM AU

ANYA & PROGONOSKES

Indian Flying Fox
Bats are creatures associated with darkness, and nighttime. People often fear them without knowing much about them - they're associated with creepiness and haunted houses and Halloween. Kind of like demons. But bats - especially this specific breed - are actually quirky, chattery, curious creatures. Their up-in-your-face way of investigating thing sometimes alarms people, but they typically don't mean much harm. And I've already made the bizarre/adorable comparison. So that's why this fits Anya! And Progo is...nearly as loud as she is, half the time. He's much more chatty with other daemons and people than daemons typically tend to be, and he also shares Anya's...erm...bluntness. Although to be fair, he's mostly a bit more level-headed than she is, at least.

CASTIEL & EVELINA

Golden Eagle
As an angel, I thought it only appropriate for Cas to have a demon capable of flight - and seeing as Supernatural angels are depicted as fierce, formidable GAWD WARRIORS, I wanted to choose a bird of prey. A golden eagle is a...kinda scary lookin' bird, but graceful and beautiful and ~MAJESTIC~ at the same time, and eagles in general are symbols of strength/courage/wisdom, so there's that. Evelina, like Cas, is stoic and proud, with little patience or understanding for humor. Her knowledge of human customs and social interaction doesn't far exceed his, but being even more reserved and silent than Cas is, it isn't quite so obvious with her. Like him, her stubbornness and fierce will to stand up for the underdog in any situation is what drives her.

RIDLEY & FELIX

Coyote
The coyote, in Native American myth, was known as the Trickster. Sly, cunning, and mischievous, it was a trouble-maker who thoroughly enjoyed the mischief he caused - a force that could not be controlled, who did as he pleased, and who never took himself too seriously. And this totally reflects Ridley's rebellious, mischievous, darker-now-that-she's-Claimed personality. Felix doesn't quite fit the 'scraggly and scruffy' image most people associate with coyotes, though - like Ridley herself, he sort of...radiates an air of enchanting beauty. With soft, golden-red fur, a lean, muscular build, and the same intense golden eyes as his human counter part, Felix is an intriguing animal who shares every bit of Rid's spunk and authority-be-damned attitude. He also shares Ridley's Dark nature, though - he is sometimes more outwardly disconcerting and menacing than she is.

RED & ADONI

Elf Owl
The fact that Red's daemon settled as a nocturnal animal most likely reflects how drawn she is to the night, and how much time she spends outside during it - especially in wolf form. Speaking of which - it's quite an odd sight, to see an enormous wolf racing through the forest with a tiny owl companion soaring overhead. Adoni is an jumpy, fluttery, excitable little thing that so clearly reflects Red's boundless energy. He shares her friendliness and her kindness, but also some of her feral side - he's more animal-like in behavior than most daemons are, often relying on instinct over reason. He is the unsuppressed, unashamed, free spirit that Red is so careful to control at times.

RUBY & PYTHIOS

Black Mamba
Demon. Snake. They're kind of intertwined, aren't they? Oh and yes, demons do have...souls. Twisted, tortured, and all-all around screwed up souls. So Pythios is a twisted, tortured, all-around screwed up daemon. I'm not really sure if a demon would have a physical, visible...daemon, but this is hypothetical. Sneaky, underhanded, but venomous and ultimately deadily just like Ruby herself, Pythios prefers to avoid confrontation - but will most definitely not hesitate to strike if he's cornered. Like Ruby, he too retains memories of his former life, though, and that makes him a little less naturally inclined to be aggressive, but make no mistake - he's as dangerous as his counterpart.

EM & KANTAI

Unsettled
Kantai is unsettled, being that Em is only eleven. One of his favorite forms to take, however, is an otter - especially if there's water nearby, then it's a given. The other forms he likes are similarly playful - a hummingbird, a tabby house cat, a hedgehog - and sometimes, when he wants to be particularly flashy, a large stag. Kantai, like Em, is very adventurous and inquisitive about the world around him, although he's a bit more mature than she is, and often has to keep her out of trouble. Unlike Em, he is...completely terrified of that box of hers. He begs and pleads with her not to go near it, but he can't seem to persuade her. It's interesting, to think about the effect a daemonic possession would have on a daemon. Would they flicker? Weaken? Fade out completely? At some point, poor Kantai is probably going to have to find out.

PHOEBE & FELL

Golden Retriever
Phoebe's playful, good-natured, light-hearted - and overall kind nature reflects that of a golden retriever's. Like a golden retriever, Phoebe is energetic, but careful to be gentle when it's necessary, friendly, sensitive and the sort that most people just seem to instinctively trust. Fell is a lot more...focused than she is, though. He tends to be a bit more serious and less easily distracted - but while their respective personalities seem different at first glance, at heart they are the same - brave, determined, compassionate beings with a near constant need for social interaction, and a touching devotion to their family.

REGINA & SYLPH

Lynx
I knew from the start that Regina's daemon had to be a feline. Like a cat, she is quiet, cunning, intelligent, and wary of newcomers - but she also possesses a certain, terrifying vicious streak. Considering that she's from the Enchanted Forest - a very North American forest-y type setting - I settled on a lynx of all the various feline forms I could have chosen. Lynx are also typically solitary animals, except in the cases of family - which I think describes Regina quite well as well. Sylph shares Regina's coolness and distrust, yet he is perhaps a tad more open with his emotions than she is - often more willing to help others initially, he is somewhat a source of her compassion.

MORGANA & ALTAIR

Wolf
A wolf is an animal known for its loyalty - family-oriented and fiercely protective of their pack members. Morgana shares the same fierce loyalty - and with it, an ever-present fear of betrayal. Wolves are also misunderstood animals - in many legends and fairy tales, they're painted as human-eating monsters, and I think a lot of Arthurian legends give Morgana the same treatment (figuratively...I don't really think there are any legends about her eating people), so there's symbolism there. Altair shares the vivaciousness and warmth of the person Morgana originally was - he is inquisitive and even a bit mischievous, although like Morgana, he has become more reserved and withdrawn over time. His temper's a bit more...quick, though. His snarling and snapping will often reflect her anger, even when she gives no sign of it herself.

SARAFINE & RAVANA

Black Panther
2spooky dark caster gets 2spooky daemon :OOO. No but um. Ravana is just kind of like Sarafine's shadow, this sleek, black, fanged, clawed...okay maybe not exactly like a shadow.But like her, he's this dark, intimidating figure with bright golden eyes - a living, breathing, killing machine, but one that is cunning and quiet and doesn't always strike right away. Isn't that reassuring? Ravana doesn't say much - in fact, he and Sarafine rarely even openly communicate, preferring to Kelt. He seems a lot more...subdued than she is, a lot less bubbly and playful. Alternatively, when it comes down to it, he's every bit as brutal and bloodthirsty. He, like her, lost most of the good inside him in the years that followed her claiming - so needless to say, these two are a dangerous pair.