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→ OOC PLAYER: Emily TIMEZONE: AST CONTACT: PM/gansey (please ask before adding!) → PERMISSIONS THREADJACKING: If appropriate, yes. BACKTAGGING: Yes. BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL: Typically, no. CROSS-CANON: Yes. MAGIC/TELEPATHY: Yes. FIGHTING: Yes. INJURY/DEATH: Open to discussion on either, minor injuries are a general yes. → CANON Shadowhunters. As the show has yet to deal with Raphael's history in depth, I assume "Saving Raphael Santiago" as canon with the minor adjustment of Raphael's Turning occurring at age 18 rather than 15. Currently up to date with S2. → CONTENT WARNINGS Tags may include references to death, murder, minor body horror related to being undead, blood/drinking blood, and past attempted suicide. If you'd like to avoid any of these topics, please don't hesitate to let me know! → FIRST IMPRESSIONS (wip) APPEARANCE — VOICE — one (S1) + two (S2) SCENTS — cologne (muted and dry), honey soap, stone, copper (at times), cool midnight air, and dark coffee (thanks deej) → SHIPPING / SEXUALITY Raphael is (canonically!!!) asexual but does experience romantic attraction. Generally, I play Raphael as both bi and demi; he needs an emotional connection to another person before developing romantic feelings, a connection that can vary in definition depending on the person. He does experience sensual attraction/have sensual desires, just not sexual ones. That said, softcore blood play & other vampire kinks may be applicable in more intimate situations. EUDIO — (1/19/17) Raphael is just beginning to learn about his own preferences and orientation MEMES / PSLS — I'd prefer to assume CR on shipping/romance memes, but to be fair, assumed CR is usually the go-to for these things right? → RELIGION Catholic! If somewhat conflicted. His relationship with his religion became more difficult after being Turned, as he was—and still is, to some degree—unsure whether or not he lost his soul, if he is still worthy of God, and if he is already damned. Still, he believes/wants to believe. He worked diligently after being Turned so that he could overcome/build up an immunity to the damage inflicted on the bodies of vampires by the name of God, holy objects, and sacred ground, and still wears the gold cross necklace his mother gave him. In short, Raphael's relationship with faith is complicated, but one I'd be happy to explore. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about how I play Raphael in general or in regards to any of the above, please direct them here!