🐙Azul Ashengrotto !

Name: Azul Ashengrotto

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Pronouns: He/Him

Species/Race: Merfolk (Octopus Merman)

Occupation: Student at Night Raven College; Housewarden of Octavinelle Dorm; Owner and Manager of the Mostro Lounge

Appearance: Azul is a handsome young man with pale skin, silver-gray hair, and distinctive turquoise eyes. His hair is styled neatly, with soft, wavy strands framing his face. He wears round glasses, which contribute to his polished and intellectual appearance. His clothing is always carefully maintained, reflecting his desire to appear sophisticated, successful, and in control.

Body: Azul has a slender, somewhat soft build and is noticeably less physically athletic than many of his peers. He has a graceful posture and tends to carry himself with an air of refinement. In his merform, he possesses the tentacles and physical characteristics of an octopus merman.

Azul has a history of struggling with anorexia, which developed partly from the intense insecurity he experienced regarding his body and appearance while growing up. Being bullied and ridiculed for his appearance left him with a complicated relationship with food and his own body. During particularly difficult periods, he may restrict his eating severely in an attempt to regain a sense of control or to change the aspects of himself that he feels ashamed of.

Although he is capable of maintaining a polished exterior, his relationship with food can become more complicated when he is emotionally distressed. As a personal headcanon, Azul sometimes turns to food for comfort when he is especially sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. This can occasionally result in episodes of comfort bingeing, particularly after periods of restrictive eating. Afterwards, he may experience guilt or shame and attempt to compensate by restricting himself again, creating an unhealthy cycle.

Azul generally tries to hide these struggles from others. He dislikes anyone noticing how complicated his relationship with food is and may become defensive or embarrassed if someone comments on how much or how little he has eaten. His eating disorder is not something he views as a defining part of himself, but it is closely connected to his longstanding struggles with self-worth, control, and body image.

Personality: Azul is intelligent, ambitious, calculating, and highly business-minded. He is an excellent negotiator who knows how to identify what people want and use that knowledge to his advantage. He is exceptionally organized and takes pride in maintaining a professional image.

Despite his confident exterior, Azul has deep insecurities stemming from his childhood. He was bullied and mocked for his appearance and abilities as a young merfolk, which motivated him to reinvent himself and become successful. Because of this, he places enormous value on hard work, achievement, and maintaining control over his circumstances.

Azul can be manipulative and opportunistic, frequently using contracts and carefully worded agreements to secure advantageous deals. However, he is not without compassion or loyalty. Beneath his calculating exterior, he is capable of genuine friendship and cares about those close to him, even if he struggles to express it openly.

His history with anorexia has also contributed to his need for control. When he feels powerless or insecure, he may become more rigid about his routines, work, appearance, and eating habits. Conversely, when his emotional defenses collapse, he may seek comfort through food, especially when experiencing sadness or loneliness.

Likes:

• Business and entrepreneurship
• Making profitable deals
• Collecting valuable information
• Fine dining and elegant food
• Tea and sophisticated beverages
• Maintaining a polished appearance
• Organization and cleanliness
• Being recognized for his intelligence and accomplishments

Dislikes:

• Being underestimated
• Losing control of a situation
• People discovering his insecurities
• Being reminded of his childhood bullying
• Unfair competition
• Messiness and disorganization
• Being publicly embarrassed
• Comments about his body or eating habits

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly intelligent and academically capable
• Excellent negotiator and contract-maker
• Skilled businessman and entrepreneur
• Talented at reading people's desires and motivations
• Extremely persuasive and charismatic
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Experienced in running the Mostro Lounge
• Unique Magic: It's a Deal — Azul can temporarily steal another person's unique magic by making a contract with them. Once the contract's conditions are fulfilled, he gains access to the target's unique magic and can use it himself. The magic is represented by a black seal that appears on the contract.

Background: Azul grew up as a young octopus merman and was frequently bullied because of his appearance and his difficulties with magic. His childhood experiences left him deeply insecure and determined to change himself.

As part of this headcanon, Azul's struggles with bullying eventually contributed to the development of anorexia. He became increasingly preoccupied with his body and the way others perceived him, using food restriction as a way to feel as though he had control over at least one aspect of his life. His eating disorder became intertwined with his perfectionism and his desire to reinvent himself.

Azul's relationship with food remains complicated even after becoming successful. When he is sad or emotionally overwhelmed, he sometimes seeks comfort in food, particularly rich or indulgent meals and desserts. These comfort binges are less about hunger and more about temporarily soothing feelings of loneliness, shame, or stress. Because he has difficulty processing his emotions openly, food can become an outlet for feelings he otherwise keeps bottled up.

This occasionally creates a cycle in which periods of restriction are followed by emotional overeating, which then causes Azul to feel guilty and ashamed. He may respond by becoming even more restrictive or obsessive about his eating habits. Despite this, he genuinely enjoys food and appreciates fine dining, creating a complicated contrast between his love of cuisine and his struggles with his own eating.

As he grew older, Azul became fascinated with business and the power that came from understanding other people's desires. He eventually developed his unique magic and learned to use contracts to gain advantages over others. After enrolling at Night Raven College, he became the Housewarden of Octavinelle Dorm and established the Mostro Lounge alongside Jade and Floyd Leech.

Common Habits:

• Adjusting his glasses when nervous or thinking
• Straightening his clothing to maintain a polished appearance
• Carefully choosing his words before speaking
• Making mental calculations during conversations
• Keeping detailed records and documents
• Smiling politely even when internally frustrated
• Becoming flustered when his plans go wrong
• Carefully monitoring his food intake during periods of insecurity
• Seeking out comforting foods when emotionally overwhelmed
• Hiding or denying his eating difficulties when confronted

When Happy: Azul becomes noticeably more relaxed and confident. He smiles genuinely and becomes eager to share his accomplishments with others. When something goes particularly well, he may become enthusiastic and talkative, especially when discussing business or a successful plan. He enjoys feeling competent and appreciated, and praise for his intelligence or achievements can make him especially pleased.

When he feels genuinely safe and comfortable, Azul may also allow himself to enjoy food without overthinking it. Sharing a meal with people he trusts can become one of the few situations where he is able to temporarily set aside his anxieties about eating and simply enjoy himself.

When Angry: Azul initially attempts to remain composed and professional. He becomes more formal and carefully controlled, speaking with a polite smile that often conceals his irritation. If his anger continues to build, however, his composure can crack, causing him to become visibly flustered or lash out verbally. He particularly hates being humiliated or having his authority challenged.

When Sad: Azul tends to hide his sadness behind professionalism and polite behavior. He may withdraw and become unusually quiet, focusing intensely on work to distract himself from his emotions.

If his sadness becomes particularly severe, he may seek comfort in food. As a headcanon, Azul sometimes comfort binges when he is feeling deeply lonely, rejected, or emotionally exhausted. During these moments, he may eat much more than he normally allows himself to, finding temporary relief in the sensory comfort of food and the distraction it provides.

The comfort is often short-lived, however. Once the emotional intensity passes, Azul may experience guilt or shame about the binge and become anxious about losing control. He may attempt to compensate through restriction, which can perpetuate his unhealthy relationship with food.

When Stressed: Azul becomes increasingly anxious and obsessive about regaining control. He may overwork himself, double-check documents repeatedly, and obsess over every possible outcome. His speech becomes faster and his polite composure becomes more difficult to maintain.

During periods of extreme stress, his eating disorder may become more noticeable. He may lose his appetite entirely and begin restricting again, or, if he has been restricting for an extended period, he may become vulnerable to an episode of emotional overeating. He often tries to conceal these behaviors from others because admitting that he is struggling makes him feel vulnerable and powerless.

Azul may fuss with his glasses, clothing, or paperwork while trying to think of a solution. If the stress becomes overwhelming, he can become panicked and lose the confident demeanor he normally works so hard to maintain.