MYO-1277: Filigree

Filigree

protective · patient · anxious · impetuous

Like most other succubuns, Filigree was raised by the demon Murmur.  He encouraged her to develop her singing abilities, along with many other talents - for Filigree was certainly one of the most talented young buns under his care.  She danced, she acted, she styled clothing, learned to sew...  She was a fearless sort, always eager to learn and try new things.

It served her well when she was returned to Burrowgatory.  The world was unfamiliar, but she was able to thrive, build connections, and make use of her talents.  Within a few months of arriving, she had secured a contract to make an album - and more flowed from there naturally.  In time, she had a mansion of her own, fame, and fortune aplenty.

Only... she found herself lonely, once she had it all.  She isolated herself in worry - what if other buns saw her doing something weird or embarrassing?  What if they didn't like how she spent her time?  What if- What if- What if- She built a facade of confidence and haughtiness to protect her feelings in public, but she was constantly stressed and worried. Nothing seemed to ease it, and she sometimes wished she had never achieved any of what she had, that she had done something else instead.

The worries and fears she held only began to ease after she chanced upon a group of cherubuns looking for space for singing practice.  Quickly spotting the ways the manager of the venue they were trying to practice at was trying to isolate the cherubun in charge of the group, she offered them access to her home instead.  The worries only sank in later... but it would mark the beginning of relearning how to open herself back up to other buns.

Over time, she developed a romantic interest in one of the cherubuns she had helped. Although they felt similarly, they rebuffed her gently, feeling they didn't understand one another well enough to be a good match. Ultimately, they agreed to try to learn more about one another and their respective cultures. For Filigree, that meant beginning to regularly visit the Heavenly Embassy, despite Primrose's snobbiness. (Admittedly, Filigree could relate to it, given the persona she had once used to protect herself). In time, though, he was convinced of her sincere desire to help and to understand, and began to allow her to volunteer.

Now, Filigree finds she spends a lot of her time helping cherubuns acclimate to Burrowgatory. She volunteers a lot of her time at the Heavenly Embassy, particularly in reviewing contracts for cherubuns to ensure no one takes advantage of them. She helps with anything she can, and makes sure to keep time in her schedule for unexpected tasks. Doing something purely focused on other buns has helped her to become a happier person.