- Of course, which character is your favourite?
This son of mine. <3 I have other favorites, but Blade just feels the most important to me. I've also had him for a long time.
- Why? Are they special to you for a specific reason?
Well, like I said, I've had him for a long time. But he's also the character I've put the most thought into. He's been through so much in canon, but he's my personal reminder to always keep doing your best and to have faith, even in the most distressing times. And to appreciate what you have, even if others have it way better than you.
- Do they relate to you at all?
Yes! Although I don't really consider him a sona, he and I still do share a lot in common. We share a few interests, we both dislike similar things, we both listen to the same kind of music, and even Blade's relationship with his goddess reflects on my own personal relationships in real life. Even his progression in his story follows loosely around my own progression in real life. Times where he's felt the most confident in himself, times where he's been utterly betrayed, times where he's felt alone in the universe, times where his friends pick him up back on his feet... you could say it's all pretty symbolic.
- Have they changed over the years (if applicable)
Oh yes. For one thing, he started off as a fan character! It's a little embarrassing, so I won't specify which fandom, but he also used to be a vampire. (He still has fangs, but they're not for sucking blood.) His personality used to be a little on the edgy side, but he's loosened up a LOT and has become a total nerdy goofball. He's also become more dependant on his friends.
- Do you buy or request art/physical items/stuff about/for them?
I love getting art of him! Other than that though, the only other thing I got of him was a costume, complete with his cape and a customized red wig with kenomini ears... yes, I went out as him for Halloween when I was a teenager. How embarrassing, lol.