I am about to vomit WORDS so I hope y’all have Homestuck savior’d!
SO I was thinking today about how OS might change if her blood color changed! I think I’ve already established that she’d be really different if she was even a few tics away from jade, but what about a rust-red OS? Or a seadwelling OS!?
Rust Blood Rochen - If you take OS and put her at the bottom of the hemospectrum, you’re making her a target. Every other color is above her, and she’s acutely aware of it. Although still sweet, Rochen is much, much more timid at the bottom. She’s unlikely to stick her neck out for people, and prone to running away (at top speed). She’s also got Psionics as a lowblood… I’ve decided on the ability to lessen or strengthen emotions. She relies on this to get her out of trouble, so her physical strength goes down a bit. A Rust-Red Rochen won’t trust people as easily, but once you convince her you’re on her side, she’s the most loyal, trusting, adorable troll around! And then she’s killed. 3.__.3
High Blood Rochen - On the other hand, if you take OS and make her a seadweller, you’re getting rid of a lot of anxiety and fear. With her physical power and immunity to psionics, she doesn’t have a lot to fear, and so she’s probably much less shy. She’s still a fierce guardian… but her blood gives her a sense of entitlement and a deep reserve of bloodlust that can come out at a moment’s notice. This Rochen is prone to trusting people, but can turn at any time, and has no qualms about shedding blood. Lots of blood. Hee hee! >3^v^3<