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Beloved daughter, his little firebrand. After rescuing her from a sudden end by her biological mother’s doing, and earning a new scar in the process, he adopted her and took her under his wing. Lovingly dotes on and teases, playing with her any chance he gets, yet he doesn’t indulge her stubborn streak as best as he can. Feels guilt for his disappearance for so long, and it weighs him down, tries everyday to make it up to her, and takes advantage of every second they’re together to make up for lost time. Deeply bonded and fiercely protective of. Starting to believe she hates him for his kidnapping and disappearance, and that he can never get her back, despite trying to get through her defensive acting out. Heartache.
Dad | Felt a strong bond with the stag when they first met. Found him to be a relaxing person to be around & an overall source of amusement. This bond almost came to a tragic end when Marella tried to snap the child's neck in half. Saved by Atiq and brought to his home in the birch forest while she was still knocked out. Adopted by the stag soon after. Doesn't want anyone to take him away and will lash out when she believes someone is trying too. As she ages, the teenage's stealing habits have gotten out of control which leads to her stealing from him for attention. Doesn't get away with such but negative attention is still attention. Has grown to detest her father in some ways and not afraid to let him have it. Understands attacking him continually will destroy their relationship. Hoping for that outcome, but also torn up about it. Misses her dad even though he's right there.
Since uncovering the cause of his kidnapping has regained her love for Atiq. Has a strong desire to protect him and will risk her life for when the time comes.
His dearly cherished friend and co-parent, they founded their friendship through Lemon, and solidified it while looking after Nawfar. He disappeared early on, before either could learn much about the other, but after his abrupt return stuck together for support and safety. Feels guilt for disappearing and bringing his curse to her doorstep, and indebted for her care of Nawfar. Greatly enjoys her company and will often accompany around the forest when not helping out on her farm. Bonded to and feels a familial protection towards.
Co-Parent. Close Friend. Initially introduced to the stag and his daughter (Nawfar) by Lemon. Spent many hours in their lighthearted company during the worst of her heartache over Ciel. Upon his nearly year-long disappearance, took it upon herself to watch over Nawfar until his unexpectedly violent return. Has since then been caring for him during his recovery and in the process developing a line of communication unique to them. Deeply protective of and tender towards him. Budding confidant.
Sees something familiar about the form of the Sphinx, yet it's something he cannot place. Quickly called her bluff on her semi-gruff businesswoman persona, and now hopes for a new friendship. Fascinated by the wares she sells having not seen anything of the kind before, that he remembers at least. Has missed her presence but keeps an ear out whenever he’s around.
Thought it would be funny to flirt with the handsome blue stag she knew nothing about and was caught off guard when he flirted right back. After all these years she still doesn't know much about him, including where he goes and what he's doing when he vanishes for long stretches of time, and that frustrates her to no end. Despite this they always have a great time when they're able to spend time together.
Had something akin to a crush on him but found out much later that he doesn't return her affections. While happy to just be friends, she is still a little sensitive and frustrated about it.
Adversary. Doesn't remember who he is or what he wants. Only knows him as abductor and torturer. Fears he'll go after anyone that comes near him, and thus is on the constant lookout for the scent of ash whenever he is out in the woods.
Adversary. Hated, loathed. Resents Atiq for stealing what he believes to be his, will stop at nothing to get it back. Yet also very possessive of, wants his prey to be completely alone and isolated, gets angry towards those that step in the way and will go after any one that does. The two have been locked in battle for a very long time, very close to ending each other in one fell swoop.
Once a source of hurt in the past. Found himself wary and on edge towards. Touched by her apology and seeing how much she was turning her life around later on however. Hoping for a truce and is inwardly rooting for her continued growth.
Someone she's done badly in the past. Almost forced herself upon him before Atiq passed out. Was a constant nuisance to the stag until his disappearance. Apologized for her actions later on.
Has seen glimpses of, feeling some sort of familiar presence from her, but can't quite explain why. Curious of, wants to know more.
Little flower companion. Finds her to be a delight and brings him joy when he visits. Watches out for from afar and would defend her and her siblings in an instant.
Family friend...? Pretty cool! Given flowers by which basically means the Djinn has enabled a life of pestering by Mae. There is no escape (✿◉‿◉)
Friend of Nawfar's, ended up chaperoning some of their visits and acting as a buffer between the boy and his more boisterous daughter, but grateful for the joy he brings her. Something about him tugs at his protective nature, wants to look out for.
Nawfar's father. Knows very little of but aware of his disappearance and the subsequent strained relationship he and Nawfar now share upon his return. Seen in a positive light and through his friendship with Nawfar wishes to try and help the two rebuild.
A mysterious presence that has kept quiet company with him. Pleasant, Curious of.
Haven't seen in quite a while. Missed.
Enemy, child murderer. Gave him the scar on his back when saving Nawfar from her.
Enemy | Ruiner of lives