DEDICATED TO MIMIC

feathers are soft

This page is about The Mimic, that obsession I have on it, and so on and so forth...

..because I sure am hyperfixated!!!

Kind of like a shrine for this character that's been plaguing my mind for years now.... a collection of things that remind me of him, favourite media, headcanons, and analysis!

Also includes info about what could be called my "selfship", Rustyfeathers :]

Check out the journal for general Mimic-related facts, thoughts and ramblings I might have to say! It's like a field guide on all things Mimic, based on my observations!

(Mimic is referred to with it/he pronouns as per the canon "default")

STUFF!

GO LOOK AT...

Includes accurate info, facts, and bits to think about! Good for finding theory fodder or just fun tidbits...

* Research in progress! Not everything has a post yet!
HOW MUCH DOES HE MEAN TO ME, EXACTLY?

A LOT...

Mimic is a pretty big part of myself as a person. It is me and I am it just as much as I love him! That hunk of junk changed my life, and I don't want it any other way :D

He's the reason I know myself as well as I do now. I probably wouldn't have accepted my current identity if it wasn't for this doggone queer-ambiguous bot, which is pretty gnarly! Mimic has been my main outlet in expressing myself ever since 2023, from gender to sexuality to usual goofs... there's something pretty beautiful about it I think. Letting a character you love take the reins to say the things you couldn't :]

All my artwork reflects it too, he's practically become my second "persona" in a way. I project my thoughts, complaints, pain, joy and behaviours through my Mimic artwork! They're very intertwined with my everyday life and how I'm feeling at the time. Very important to me 🧡

This character is my passion, as silly as it sounds, but I wouldn't be here without him... All I needed was something to focus on, learn about and find comfort in, and that just happened to be the smelly sinkhole animatronic. He's just a charming little thing.

i'm just a liiittle bit autistic about it okay...

The first time I saw it, on the release day of RUIN watching gameplay videos as they were published, I felt an instant, insatiable curiosity as soon as I saw those orange eyes of its. Who was this creature? What was it doing here? So many questions, and I needed answers urgently!

I wasn't tolerant of the books beforehand, so I had no idea that Mimic existed in the books prior to the DLC. But during my early obsessive research period, I would watch tons of analysis vids, fan interpretations of the time, and any Mimic media pre- and post-RUIN for the following month or two... what was meant to be a fearsome new villain became an object of devotion.

Fear wasn't really a part of my fascination though, rarely do I ever get spooked by fictional media. Same for Mimic. I never feared him, and I never will. Did he ever truly want to be something monstrous? I don’t think so :]

He could be tearing someone's spine out and I'd still watch adoringly. He could be tearing MY spine and I'd thank him without hesitation. Nothing can make me hate it <3

HEADCANONS

(Personal interpretations and details that aren't necessarily true or stated officially!)

  • The Mimic has poor vision due to damaged/aged visual systems. Likely colourblind to a mild degree...
  • Hilariously misanthropistic. Number 1 human hater!
  • Smartdumb. Able to plot solid plans, manipulate victims successfully and learn quickly, but is also a tad bit... dense.
  • Smells like rust, trash, blood, and old machinery
  • Cat person. Clear preference to felines over canines, as well as general preference towards white-coated animals
  • Has stored multiple Tom Jones tracks in its memory, really fond of "What's New Pussycat"
  • Body creaks from stretching or bending too far, servos strain loudly. Stretches anyways.
  • Partially pneumatic, pistons use air; can "breathe" via them, imitating sighs organically
  • Agony causes certain components to feel touch. Wires are exceptionally sensitive, unless exposed to weather (e.g. leg wiring)
  • Wires within buccal cavity (mouth/"snout" area) can be manipulated, functioning similarly to a tongue
  • Fully robotic, but mimicry and exposure from Agony causes him to act more "lifelike". Actions similar to breathing, swallowing, itchiness etc. can be observed
  • Has an unfixable "physical lisp"... not necessarily audible, but 'tongue' sticks out no matter the voice in use
  • Docile in calm, comfortable situations. Nowadays kills only due to stress, boredom, or general hatred of humanity
  • Chuffs like a tiger :]
  • EXTREMELY irritated from filaments like hair, feathers and string catching into his joints.
  • Total drama queen when the situation calls for it.... (very often)
  • Tendency to lick things, it is unknown whether he can taste or not.
  • ...Capable of getting drunk off of crude oil, somehow?
  • Thinks it can be tickled and acts like such, even if not feeling the sensation. It just thinks he has to act like that.
  • Changed name from M2 to mimic1 to cut off association with its predecessor and to "start from scratch"
  • Has been springlocked at least once in its existence, has "scars" (dents)
  • When getting nervous while speaking, voice occasionally turns staticky
🧡RUSTYFEATHERS💜

Because if you're going to be THAT committed to a character, you'll probably have to marry them!

Since July, 2023

Not sure what to say about this actually. I've loved the Mimic for as long as I've known it, he was pretty much an instant blorbo to me. Fastest I've ever had a little guy to imagine giving me company and to become a primary source of comfort (and intense surges of energy) :]

While fundamentally this is a selfship of some kind, I don't like referring to it as such... it's all the more interesting to think of it as something more genuine that doesn't have to conform in the "fictional" box. A bird can dream :D

I will still use the terms for ease of understanding for others, and I will (and do!) interact with people within the selfship community. Just keep in mind that I consider my connection more special than the almost "hobby"-like nature that certain communities make it seem like, and will most likely avoid terminology exclusive to yume/selfshipping for my own comfort!

This includes sharing status, but if it's important for you to know, I'm selective/NS :]]

Most of the old Mimic & Ka art/writing is private and likely won't be published as the artstyle is very outdated, but the oldest public one dates back to October 9, 2023!!

Pinpointing the exact date when I began to be "attracted" to it is difficult, but it must've been fairly quickly because I made this also in October '23. Was in denial for quite a while...

AWESOME dynamics/lore etc.

  • Shapeshifter x Shapeshifter
  • T4T (subjective)
  • They gore and maul each other because that's so TUBULAR!
  • Yaoi/Yuri interchangeably.. depends on the day
  • Queerplatonic, NOT intended to be understood. they can kiss and be friends ok and do nothing and be married okay. in an aroace way
  • Ka has instant rizz for being a white-coated critter
  • Met in the sinkhole pre-RUIN, Ka was searching for a hideout/shelter
  • Two things pretending to be people. Conceptually the same thing but executed in vastly different ways!!!
  • Powerful robot realizes biological horrors are stronger than him, is probably into it. EW!😁
  • disgusting maneaters that might eat people sometimes but it's ok
  • Both think they're in charge :] some day one of them is the "dude" of the relationship, next day it's the other.
  • Matching outfits whenever possible, though Ka has a distinct style. Mimic is very versatile, will wear anything!
  • Very, very attached but they might not really understand how much.... might panic if separated for too long..
  • They pick up on each other's mannerisms a lot
  • Mimic wakes up with dried blood and/or feathers stuck on itself. who could it be...
  • Mimic also finds himself utilized as a jungle gym for restless goose creatures.
  • Singing and dancing together is an enjoyable activity :] !!!
KIDDOS :]

DARN KIDS!!!

(Interestingly enough, they're capable of parenting.)

Marasch Murray-Charnauk is the first viable parthenote produced from Ka, and was initially intended to be Mimic's totally secret midnight snack out of a pile of 300+ alien goose assimilation eggs of uncertain biological origin. Hatching in time saved its life, it seems :D

  • Oldest sibling at heart, but doesn't act like it. Too rambunctious...
  • Inner mouth teeth are a visual assimilation from Mimic, otherwise takes on Ka as it is more easily replicable than a robot with no cells to copy.
  • Very energetic and a lot of stamina for its size... takes a lot to tire it out
  • Tendency to burrow into Mimic's chest cavity, as much as it might cause stress on the wires
  • Will likely grow grey feathers. Controlled pigmentation to imitate crusty rusty dad....

Patch Vincent Murray-Charnauk, or literally just Fetustrap (In The Flesh), is the second child and adopted into the family. No one is sure where it came from, but Mimic felt like taking it under their wings.

art credit: totallynotmimic1-m2 (tumblr)

  • More timid and quiet than Marasch, as well as less messy and wild.
  • Often wears a yellow shirt in contrast to Marasch's green overalls (green fur, yellow down! they have their colours!)
  • High pain tolerance, walks off even the most painful-looking accidents. Doesn't seem to get sick either.
  • Just a tiny (mostly) harmless Springtrap. Very polite young lad :] beloved little princess
  • Afraid of rats, but also not fond of the sight of the others eating rats. Icky!!! D:
FAV MEDIA & 'REMINDERS'

For cool stuff that remind me of/are about Mimic :D (Not in any order...)

FUN FACT! things marked with "📼" indicate i have said media physically on tape!

 SONGS (non-fnaf)

  • "For You" - The Farmer's Boys
  • "Stalker" - Maria Loves Me
  • "Peltirumpu" - Sielun Veljet
  • "All Night Forever" - TWRP
  • "The Strangest Thing" - George Michael
  • "Here Comes The Pain" - Farmer Boys (why are so many boys farming??)
  • "Extension of You" - Mili
  • ...basically anything from Tom Jones
  • "You Always Hurt The One You Love" - The Mills Brothers
  • "Everyday Is Halloween" - Ministry
  • "Who Do You Want To Be" - Oingo Boingo
  • "Mr. Roboto" - Styx
  • "Together In Electric Dreams" - Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder 📼
  • "Living Dead Girl" - Rob Zombie
  • "Moottoritie On Kuuma" - Pelle Miljoona
  • "Autiotalo" - Dingo
  • "Strangelove" - Depeche Mode
  • "Wild Sex (In the Working Class)" - Oingo Boingo
  • "The Masochism Tango" - Tom Lehrer
  • "Thing" - Steampianist

 VIDEOS (very few that have struck a chord so far!!)

MERCHANDISE

Stuff I own so far!

I'll gladly accept if anyone trusted ever offers to send/trade/sell me some I haven't yet obtained, if that ever happens. Any support goes a long way btw, I might go broke when more merch drops <:]

Only official merch will be listed! I do create and will buy fanmade stuff too. A lot of FNaF merch is pretty much regionlocked to the US anyways, and what's a poor Finnish fowl to do?

  • Youtooz vinyl figure
  • Youtooz 9in plush
  • Hex Parts & Service plush + collectible card

 

 

*for legal reasons this is a silly little game reference :D
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