Wes: Bonus! 31. If your character lived in our world, what would be their favorite TV show?
Downton Abbey. He likes the idea of a family trying to stay together as culture rapidly changes around them, figuring out what their actual purpose is, and ultimately redefining aspects of themselves without really losing their core. He also likes seeing the utter bafflement of the upper class when they're confronted with some unpleasant realities about their servants' lives - and the idealistic notion that the upper class might actually be moved to make personal sacrifices on their servants' behalf. It's satisfying and if it were a show in their world, he'd definitely buy a TV just so he could watch it. Probably.
32. What does your character's house look like? Pictures optional :)
Oh lordy. This needs a sub-comment just because of comment character length. And so I can find some good pictures. :D
33. Explain the thought process behind your PB choice. Which came first, the character or the PB? What sealed the deal regarding the character's look? Is it just appearance or is it also attitude? Is there anything you don't like, any alternate PB choices, or anything else?
The character concept came first, and then it was just a matter of finding someone who I thought I'd like to look at a lot. :3 He was almost Ian Harding, but Ian just looked too cheerful. Sleepy Hollow-era Matt Barr always looks a little sarcastic when he's happy, like he's in on some cosmic joke, and I love that. He's pretty perfect, tbh.
34. What are your character inspirations/influences?
A lot of Wes' magic (including the name "celestial spirits" and the pattern of naming most of them after constellations) comes from the anime Fairy Tail, which I love. His attitude toward celestial spirits (they're friends, not tools) is modeled off of one of the protagonists. I think some of him is also influenced by Aziraphale, from Good Omens: he loves books more than people, he's solitary, fastidious, and generally a good person, even if he's somewhat gruff. It's hard to tell if he's doing nice things sometimes because he wants to, or because he feels like he has to. He's reclusive and intelligent, but also lonely and pragmatic, and that's really more of a mix of a ton of different ancillary characters from books and tv shows that I've enjoyed than it is a direct inspiration from any one character.
35. The 5 Love Languages, which is about determining the ways you prefer love to be expressed, and it's actually really interesting to look at it from a character standpoint. Rank the five "languages" in order of what your character needs most/needs least from a partner (or just a really close friend, lbr) and why!
Quality Time - Having someone put in the time to get to know him, to just be with him without putting a lot of demands on him, is important. He knows he can be difficult, so someone's presence is just a reminder that they think he's worth it and they're not going anywhere.
Words of Affirmation - Telling him you appreciate something he's done for you is something he does not get a lot of. He doesn't really know he needs this as much as he does, but it's big.
Acts of Service - Similar to the above, he's used to doing things for other people. He'll be awkward about letting people do for him (except for delegating, he's good at that), but he'll appreciate it.
Physical Touch - This might be higher if he were more used to it, but he's not, so it isn't. Hugs are for birthdays and Christmas.
Receiving Gifts - Gifts are formalities. You give them to people on special occasion because it's tradition, but it's the gift-giving that matters way more than the gift. Presents as a kid meant a lot of socks, sweaters, scarves, and hats. The exception is food. Food is caretaking, so presents of food are special and more closely related to acts of service.