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Villager: Muse

As mentioned at the top of their profile, Muse is a new sona for myself, though they’re one that was created to be a fan OC bordering on a self-insert for a game that I’m highly interested in. The game’s name and the associated characters will not be named within Muse’s bio, as it’s an 18+ game with dark content and minors need not get involved with it. However, despite Muse being created for that specific fandom initially, things happened and they also became a fan OC for Cookie Run Kingdom. Don’t ask me how or why, I’m just as confused as you are. This wasn’t supposed to happen.

From a sona standpoint, Muse doesn’t differ much from me, and my main profile already exists (Lur) so go read that if you want to know what Muse is like outside of the fandoms they’re part of. Where Muse differs from me, however, is that they use They/Them pronouns mostly, with he/him being secondary and rarely used. Muse’s attire is also out of the norm for me, because I’m not a leggings or mini shorts person even if I technically like that kind of style on characters or other people.

In addition to being a fandom OC/self-insert for self-shipping purposes, Muse is also paired with other circus or clown themed characters I own, and I'm working on making my own troupe from this little bunch of weirdos.

Fandom One: ████████████████
The fandom Muse was created for originally. Initially, Muse was created to pair with two of the characters, as I self-ship with them both, but… Then a third one caught my eye, and at that point I figured “why stop there”? So, Muse is paired with everyone from the game. Whoops. Self-indulgence goes hard and I’m not sorry. Anyway. Muse’s role here is… A bit hard to explain because there’s technically two versions of them. One follows the game’s path, where Muse starts out as a simple human working a normal job, but then they abandon that job to be with the ones they love, and they’re given a new look and a stage name to fit in. The other path involves Muse being a monster in a humanoid disguise, and they’re part of the troupe long before the game’s setting takes place. I focus on the latter more, because I find it more fun and more freeing to experiment with. Given that the game is currently unfinished, there’s only so much base canon to work with, so my self-ship AU for this franchise (and Muse’s backstory and lore) start off canon compliant, but then expand beyond what’s canon because there simply just isn’t enough of it yet. There are things that may change in Muse’s bio, including their “true” design, once the game is finished and more is shown.

Despite being part of the troupe, Muse really doesn’t like to have eyes on them too much. They assist the others in handing out flyers and promotional posters, and sometimes they’ll do street acts consisting of acrobatics or contortion, but mostly they’re an odd-jobs clown that works behind the scenes. Assembling tents and booths, bringing boxes to and from storage, bringing refills to the vendors, surveilling the grounds and reporting back to their boss, or sometimes mediating between arguments or breaking up fights. In the little down time they get, Muse likes to perform on the aerial silks either completely alone, or with another troupe member present. They never perform for the public, because these performances are often sensual and suggestive, and they involve Muse showing off what they really are under the clothes which is taboo for the troupe. They also have a fondness for moths and caterpillars, and their boss gave them permission to keep a small enclosed habitat containing some bug friends. Muse’s favorite type of moth is the White Satin Moth, but they’re not domesticated and not good for pets, so instead, Muse keeps mostly Silkworm Moths.

Beyond this, Muse likes to keep their distance from others (especially the circus guests), and they’re often found keeping to the shadows due to their abilities and being a shadow creature themself. While Muse doesn’t use their powers much, usually only in emergencies or when carrying heavy boxes, they have the ability to manifest several shadow limbs from their back, which take the shape of extra arms. These limbs are super useful, not just for the practical applications, but also for dealing with █████████ when he starts to act out or misbehaves. Additionally, Muse is able to use shadows like a portal to a mirror dimension, allowing them to travel around unhindered and undetected by others. Beyond this, they’re capable of manipulating shadows around them to their whims, and they can even cause harm to another person through that person’s shadow. This, however, is not an ability Muse uses unless absolutely necessary, and to date, there’s only been one time where it was required.

Not unlike the rest of the troupe, Muse is an omnivore, but they prefer meat. Given what they are, they require a specific type of food to sustain themselves, but they can freely eat other foods for fun or even just personal enjoyment. It just doesn’t give them the same level of sustenance. When their main food isn’t available, Muse likes to fall back on beef jerky and keeps a stock of it in a mini fridge in the troupe’s travel trailer.

Fandom Two: Cookie Run Kingdom
…Don’t look at me. I don’t know how the hell this happened. I’ve been playing CRK since 2025 and I really enjoy it, and there is a character I self-ship with from this universe, but… It wasn’t supposed to be with Muse. Alas, the Cookie in question would not leave Muse alone in my dreams, and as a result, well, yeah. Muse ended up getting a Cookie form.

There are several dynamics at play with this fandom when it comes to Muse. The original one, and the main self-ship AU I’m building, involves Muse being a human and encountering their Cookie partner through events that lead to a rift opening, pulling many Cookies into the human world. From here, the dynamic was meant to be human and Cookie companion, almost like a Magical Girl anime where the main character has their little cute animal familiar, but then this little Cookie freak started getting flirty, and the dynamic changed. There’s also other dynamics that I’m exploring, mostly pertaining to comfort and healing, but I also like the idea of one owning a Kingdom and the other being their loyal right-hand Cookie who helps them out and provides support when things get tough. I don’t know. It’s all kind of silly and nonsensical.

As a Cookie, Muse maintains their circus themes, but instead of being part of a troupe here, their circus is gone and they’re a lone wanderer who ends up crossing paths with and getting taken in by the Cookie they’re paired with. They also maintain their shadow abilities, but with the additional perk of having shadow tendrils instead of limbs, which can be reshaped at will and even used like spider legs to walk around. I picture them being Dark element, but not sure what type. Leaning towards Ambush though, just based on their abilities. Haven’t decided on an ultimate for them yet, either, though I am working on some ideas. Since this whole thing really just started due to self-shipping reasons, I hadn’t originally planned to flesh them out as a proper cookie, but then I figured, “eh, why not?”




Personality-wise, Muse isn’t much different from myself. They can be friendly and outgoing when they need to be, but at their core, they’re very much an introvert who prefers to be alone or with a small handful of company. Being with the troupe as long as they have, Muse is very comfortable around them, so spending time with them doesn’t drain their energy as quickly as spending time with strangers. As well, though Muse pretends to be a bit aloof, shy, or even clumsy at times to appear “cuter” to others, they’re really much more of a chaotic gremlin once their walls come down and they get comfortable with someone. The troupe is very well aware of Muse’s chaotic energy, and it’s one of the reasons they get along so well with █████████ above the others. Still, Muse isn’t incapable of being calm and still, and if a situation is serious or somber, they’ll immediately switch their behavior to fit the current setting and scenario.

Unfortunately, despite their best efforts to fit in, the troupe isn’t always well received by those around them and there are times when the humans lash out or bring harm to Muse and the others. In these cases, Muse can only bow their head, remain silent, and take the punishment. But, they don’t forget the faces of those who harm them, and while they and the rest of the troupe have made it a rule not to harm humans in the public eye, they all have their way of getting revenge over time. Muse isn’t particularly fond of hurting others, but over the course of their life, they’ve learned to feel neutral about it. If someone’s going to treat them like they’re something subhuman and undeserving of respect, Muse will absolutely do the same in return.

They’re prone to fixating on things that interest them, and sometimes, those fixations can monopolize their thoughts for days, weeks, maybe even months or longer. The rest of the troupe is no stranger to Muse’s long-winded rambles about the things they like, and while the others might not always be interested in it, they still let the small clown gush. ███████ always listens, and while he might not understand Muse’s enthusiasm, he still thinks it’s cute how passionate Muse can be. █████████, on the other hand, likes to torment Muse about their interests, which often leads to Muse getting riled up and sometimes getting into a heated debate or argument with him.

As well, don't think that Muse is a pushover or a doormat just because they have the tendency to act cute around others. They have boundaries and limits, and nobody is allowed to break or violate them, Not even the ones Muse cares about most. When push comes to shove, Muse has a very short temper, and they can get pretty hostile when they're pissed off. Paired with their shadow abilities, it's not hard for Muse to completely fuck someone's shit up if they really want to. As well, despite getting along with █████████, the two bicker and pick on each other like an old married couple. Muse is often the target of █████████'s antics, and while most circus goers might be entranced or even seduced by his charms, Muse is not. Any attempts at flirtation, or █████████ getting frisky or handsy will result in Muse's more bratty side coming out, wherein they tend to get a bit condescending and snarky. Muse's words can be sharp when this side of them surfaces, and it's easy for them to make targeted verbal attacks that hurt the recipient, which they don't always feel guilty for.




Not unlike myself, forming relationships with others is extremely difficult for Muse. They don't trust others easily, and while it takes a lot of time and effort to get close to them, one wrong move or sentiment can result in them pushing someone out of their life forever. As well, they're not a fan of "transactional" or shallow relationships, they prefer deep and meaningful connections. Some of other troupe mates have no issue playing nice, flirting with, or even seducing the circus goers, but Muse isn't into that. In the occasions where the circus goers fawn over them, Muse will immediately shut the other party down and make it clear they're not interested.

For the main fandom, Muse is exceptionally close and intimate with all of the other troupe mates, and their dynamic differs with each person. For example, with ███████, Muse mirrors his kind and gentle personality, often acting more soft and lovey-dovey with him. Then, as previously stated with █████████, he and Muse tend to playfully (or sometimes challengingly) bicker and pick on each other ruthlessly to the point that it may appear to others as if the two hate each other, but it’s undeniable that they care about each other deeply and that care shows in the private moments the two spend together. With ██████, it tends to play more on the path where Muse is a human and there’s a mutual respect (albeit grudgingly on ██████’s side) between them, but in the path where Muse is a shadow monster, the two get along well due to shared interests, and it can’t be denied that there’s a bit of favoritism from ██████ towards Muse compared to the rest of the troupe, even though he denies it. With ██████, he and Muse get along due to their shared interest of the macabre and taste in music, and Muse often likes to pop in to see what he’s up to day to day. The two will often sit and joke about the circus guests, and the vibe between them is very casual and comfortable. And lastly, Muse’s relationship with ████████████ is much more reserved. In public, the two keep a polite and professional distance from each other, with Muse often taking orders from him or ██████, but in private and behind closed doors, the professionalism and distance slip away and the two spend time together having a coffee, discussing circus matters while cuddled up together, or doing other domestic activities.

For Cookie Run Kingdom, there are a LOT of dynamics at play in the relationship depending on the setting or scenario, so it’s really hard to talk about it in a summed up version. So, instead, I’m just going to choose not to do really discuss it. Muse’s relationship with their Cookie partner is also extremely close and intimate, and as of right now, this specific ship is my comfort ship.