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26. Have they ever been seriously injured?

You’re right, Alice. That giant scar on Twist’s socket is actually all make-up. He applies it very carefully every morning to maintain his “tough” appearance. On the surface, he actually has a very promising career as a make-up artist.

(For the real story, click the link. But mind the tags! https://archiveofourown.org/works/13036044/chapters/30657990 )

13. Which of the 7 Deadly Sins best describes them?

This is my favorite question ever.

(Eating disorders and references to sex below.)

Edge – Gluttony. Hear me out! Yes, Edge has an eating disorder. I’m going to argue that “gluttony” in this context is not “consuming an excess of food” but being overly occupied with food and with eating. We haven’t spent much time inside Edge’s head, but feeding—himself and the others, as well—is one of his primary concerns. Where it becomes unhealthy is his inability to find a good balance. He’s always worried about the others and their needs, but constantly trying to push aside his own. That’s when the others have to step in and take care of him for a bit—and remind him that he’s worth being cared for.

Rus – Lust. I want to be contrary, and give the sex demon another Sin…but frankly, even my “normal” Rus is pretty preoccupied with sex. Rus uses sex as an escape, a way of avoiding his problems or providing a temporary fix. He has trouble with trust and intimacy, and will often try to resolve conflicts with the others using sex. What he doesn’t seem to understand is that sex is not a solution. He needs to talk to his mates, not just screw their brains out, tempting as the latter may be.

Twist – Greed. He’s a dragon. It’s in his nature to hoard things for their own sake. Even if Twist’s hoard is a bit unconventional, he is pretty well preoccupied with gathering and guarding it. This has the potential to be very unhealthy—for himself and the others. Really, Twist is lucky they’re so accommodating…and they’re lucky Twist is actually a very nice dragon. If things were just a little bit different, then this could be a very unhappy fic series.

Cash – Envy. No, not Greed. And I promise I’m not just being contrary here. Here’s where Twist and Cash differ, even though both of them are naturally drawn to shiny things. (The core of Twist’s hoard might be the boys, but he has a proper mound of gold and gemstones stashed away too.) However, while Twist is drawn to a thing for its own sake or what it can do for him, Cash is drawn to things because of the effect it will have on the way others see him. Consider—Twist stashes his valuables away, while Cash displays them openly. It’s all about status and social rank for Cash.

Forest Pap – Wrath. You think I’m kidding, but our tiny forest sprite is not a being to trifle with. He is the guardian of the forest and those that reside within. Do not cross him.

Thank you, Kit! I love these. And I’m very impressed by Twist’s make up skills–did he do Edge’s “scars” as well?