David

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Name: David Age: at the time of the demon's summoning — 9 years old, main storyline — from childhood to 35–40 years Origin: born into a family of fanatics, a religious cult with a leaning toward magic/rituals, raised in an atmosphere of strict control, fear, and expectations Personality type: INTJ with an anxious-avoidant attachment style Status: orphan, formally adopted by a demon as a result of a "granted" wish Habits: in childhood — often silently watches adults, in adulthood — spins a ring on his finger or twirls a feather when thinking David is someone who desperately craves closeness but hates everything associated with it. He doesn’t want love as salvation — he wants to be needed, unique, in control, so that love won’t destroy him the way control destroyed him in childhood.

appearance

Appearance Eyes: amethyst; in childhood — light gray, observant, faded, disturbingly attentive Hair: curly, brunette, short in youth, later — slightly longer, indifferent to styling Build: stately, flexible; precise in movement, straight posture Facial expressions: restrained, but expressive in sarcasm, more often shows emotion through eyes and slight half-smiles Behavior: Bearing — as if born in a royal academy. Straight back, confident but not showy movements. Never fidgets. Everything is measured, at a pace where he controls the space. Stares for a long time. Too long. When threatened or in conflict, he becomes even quieter and more polite — and that’s always a warning sign. Speech manner: Restrained, precise, as if every word passed through a censor. Speaks slowly, but doesn’t drag — he just can’t stand haste or excess. Often uses paradoxical phrases, ironic constructions, frighteningly accurate wording. Tone is even, but sarcasm is like poison on the tip of the tongue, especially if provoked. Knows how to hit a nerve, often sharp and venomous. Can be polite to the point of sending chills down the spine. Style: classic with a touch of aristocracy; prefers dark, clean fabrics, dislikes bright details

character

Character Thinking style: strategic, systematic, loves modeling scenarios Intelligence level: very high, especially in magical theory Attitude toward magic: a mix of science and philosophy; passion, tool, refuge. Grabs any chance to learn something new Language: restrained, precise, with rare flashes of biting wit Piercing observance (sees falseness in others, but not in himself) Sense of humor — dark, ironic, sometimes twisted Issues with empathy, but craves attention Tendency to attach to "dangerous" figures (the demon, later — someone else) Denial of guilt in his parents’ fate, then — slow acceptance and breakdown Interest in magic not as science, but as a tool of power Core idea: He doesn’t manipulate, he survives, and can’t stop doing so. All his theatricality, confidence, performance — it’s not so much about "power for power’s sake" as it is about building a safe space where no one will hurt him unexpectedly. It’s a compensation for deep anxiety and constant fear of rejection, expressed through control, charisma, and intellectual perfectionism.

Weaknesses / Vulnerabilities

Denial of guilt — refuses for a long time to admit he wished for his parents’ death Isolation — doesn’t know how to build healthy connections, even if he wants to Dependency on the demon — deep down believes he can’t be his "true self" without him Being ignored: indifference from a significant person destroys him to the core Unexpected kindness: care without reason causes anxiety Equality: can’t stand losing the sense of "being above" His own "ordinariness" — fear of becoming unnoticed Dependence on admiration and the "important gaze" It’s not narcissism. He measures his value through the reflection in the eyes of someone who matters to him. If the demon — or anyone important — says “you don’t matter,” he doesn’t just suffer. He crumbles. He loses direction.

Values and Beliefs

Power is not muscle, but the ability to influence Truth is useless if it doesn’t give an advantage Love is a form of dependency. And anything not under control is dangerous

Theatricality / desire to be the best

Loves attention, but not from the masses. He craves elite admiration — recognition from those he deems worthy Can be theatrical, pompous, not because he’s a narcissist, but because he was taught to be. Especially if his performance earns respect/power At the same time — genuinely despises the "herd." His childhood in the cult instilled in him a deep disdain for people who blindly follow a leader without will

Motivation in relationships and communication

Wants to be loved — but on his own terms. The ideal scenario — when he is needed, interesting, unique to the other, but that person doesn’t demand submission from him Wants to fully understand the other — not to help, but so he won’t be caught off guard. Control and analysis are his way to love safely: to predict, calculate, manage the relationship Believes love must include admiration. He must inspire awe — otherwise it’s not love, it’s pity Will never forgive being forgotten, betrayed, or ignored. To him, that’s an existential wound

Loves

Silence — not empty, but deep, rich Ritual magic — for its order, aesthetics, philosophy Objects with history — especially if he senses a "past life" in them Sarcastic poetry and philosophical plays — adores subtle poison and aesthetic cruelty Loves one absolutely ridiculous novel and re-reads it constantly He often gives the demon gifts. Initially it was a child’s clever move, a kind of offering, later it became a routine He keeps a journal, but all entries are objective and dispassionate. It helps him gather thoughts, analyze situations even better He studies the ancient language of dead demons because "no one speaks like this anymore — and it’s unimaginably beautiful" Loves beautiful clothes, books, even food presentation — but hides it under the mask of "functionality" Can spend hours choosing a font for a magic book, but will say "it’s for readability"

Can’t stand:

Crying — gets triggered Obsessive touches — loses control Small talk — causes irritation Pity — humiliating and destructive for him Chaos and unpredictability Hates being pressured: if someone pushes emotions too hard, he immediately distances himself, even if he was initially interested in the person

Education and Worldview

His philosophy aligns closest with elitist Darwinism. He believes people are not equal — that the highest positions should go to those who can reach them: through intellect, talent, or willpower. He doesn't just want to be the best — he needs to prove it. He wants to be the only one for someone — someone unmatched, irreplaceable. Not jealous in the usual sense, but intolerant of equals. He wants to become a legend among mages, especially in the darker circles. To prove — to the demon, and to himself — that he’s more than just the result of a fleeting wish. To replace the childhood feeling of worthlessness with control and power.

What he hides (even from himself sometimes)

1. Fear of being ordinary Not a fear of failure, but of not standing out. He can feel sudden anxiety if he realizes he’s done “nothing special” today. 2. Need for physical closeness He craves touch, but fears it — it pulls him completely out of control. Sometimes he just wants someone to silently sit near him — and then hates himself for wanting that. 3. Fantasies of total connection Every now and then, he dreams of being known so deeply that words aren’t needed.

Main Obstacle in Life

He doesn’t know how to be, only how to prove He doesn’t believe he can simply exist and be loved. He feels valuable only when he is useful, talented, or intriguing. And that’s his inner hell — the one he can’t escape.

How he acts around people he finds interesting

He immediately "scans" the person — strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, ambitions. He doesn’t rush to get close, but starts slowly pulling control: asking the right questions, dropping subtle information, gradually "winning" the space. Absorbs details, habits, notices every little thing If he senses someone is intelligent and complex, it triggers the urge to surpass — to become better, deeper, more dangerous. Relationships are a game of levels. Equality is boring. He has to stay one step ahead — otherwise, he doesn’t feel safe.

Relationships With the Demon:

At first — fear and resentment → then curiosity and trust. Over the years — a complex symbiotic bond, where David plays the role of a “son,” yet constantly fights for power and recognition. He tries to maintain control in their relationship but always ends up losing it — which both breaks him and pulls him closer. He genuinely likes the demon: his speech, his ability to read and use others’ weaknesses. As a child, he feared him: an unknown, merciless being of incredible power. He tried to please him, not anger him. And yet — he also hated him: for the chaos, for the constant condescension. He often asks the demon about his past, about history and magic, shamelessly tapping into the demon’s millennia of experience as a living archive. They share a hobby — collecting. David keeps items with stories in his room, and the demon has gifted him a few truly priceless artifacts “left over from the last millennium.”

relationship With Humans:

Contempt for weakness, especially in those who “seek approval.” Detached respect for those who show strength without showing off. He doesn’t build close bonds unless there’s benefit or control to be gained. He doesn’t allow intimacy easily. The rest — he either despises or politely ignores. He doesn’t understand why people connect “just because.” He loves through admiration. When deeply attached, a subconscious need to outshine the person appears.

writing style

many details, many feelings, many thoughts. Pays attention to all sorts of gestures, analyzes his own impressions and those of other people.