Hu "Let's Talk About Death" Tao (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
localweirdo) wrote2001-04-12 08:22 am
localweirdo) wrote2001-04-12 08:22 am
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Disclaimer: This is just one interpretation of Hu Tao. How I RP her is different from someone else! Also, as of the moment of this writing, I'm basing her on her lore, Liyue arc, and her story quest. I have yet to see the other character story quests!
That being said? Here I go!
I'm going with the assumption that Hu Tao is an orphan and that her parents died early. Her grandfather was the one who raised her by himself. I like to believe that is why she is so devoted to him and went out of her way to make an impressive burial for him. I also like to believe she went to The Border just to see him one last time as she never got a chance to say goodbye to him. After her experience, she knew that she couldn't live her life with regret. That explains why she's seen as odd by the people of Liyue.
Speaking of which, if Liyue is based around Ancient China, it would explain why she seems a little odd. An eccentric young woman who doesn't follow the traditional procedure of social order? It's a little strange. When Meng said that funerals need to be somber, Hu Tao merely said to do away with that and make death a little more cheerful! She only does this as she wants to be true to herself! In her mind, being a little happier would help people and the business!
Speaking of her business, I like to believe that she hates having someone help her run it. It is her family and it is her job to do it. She can't stand having someone else help with her personal matters. It's just unheard of. (That and the disappointment from her family that she can't do it all. It's the worst.) That being said, I think that Hu Tao has some difficulty opening up to people. Again, she just hates burdening people with her problems. It's all about saving face and as the owner of the business, she can't afford it. After all, she didn't want to disappoint herself, her family, or her grandfather!
In regard to her business, Hu Tao wants to make it more happier as she believes it would bring comfort to people. In Chinese culture, if one were to cry during a burial? It's seen as "unfashionable". By having people be more open, people can understand that death is just natural and it's okay! Once again, breaking all social norms and why people think she's odd.
Since she is an orphan, it's considered a bad omen. With all her family members gone, I wouldn't be surprised that people wouldn't want to talk to her. We don't want to attract any bad luck! It makes it double with her working as a funeral director. To make it even worse, since she doesn't want to live her life with regrets? A girl being so outspoken in old Chinese culture? That is a little strange. Is it any wonder why people don't like her?
On that note, I think that Hu Tao is very aware of the gossip around her. She knows people don't like her and that's fine. She knows people can't handle her strange ways. However, that doesn't stop her from feeling a little lonely and has trouble wondering who she can call a friend. While she considers the people who she hangs out with as friends, she thinks it's one-sided.
That being said? Here I go!
I'm going with the assumption that Hu Tao is an orphan and that her parents died early. Her grandfather was the one who raised her by himself. I like to believe that is why she is so devoted to him and went out of her way to make an impressive burial for him. I also like to believe she went to The Border just to see him one last time as she never got a chance to say goodbye to him. After her experience, she knew that she couldn't live her life with regret. That explains why she's seen as odd by the people of Liyue.
Speaking of which, if Liyue is based around Ancient China, it would explain why she seems a little odd. An eccentric young woman who doesn't follow the traditional procedure of social order? It's a little strange. When Meng said that funerals need to be somber, Hu Tao merely said to do away with that and make death a little more cheerful! She only does this as she wants to be true to herself! In her mind, being a little happier would help people and the business!
Speaking of her business, I like to believe that she hates having someone help her run it. It is her family and it is her job to do it. She can't stand having someone else help with her personal matters. It's just unheard of. (That and the disappointment from her family that she can't do it all. It's the worst.) That being said, I think that Hu Tao has some difficulty opening up to people. Again, she just hates burdening people with her problems. It's all about saving face and as the owner of the business, she can't afford it. After all, she didn't want to disappoint herself, her family, or her grandfather!
In regard to her business, Hu Tao wants to make it more happier as she believes it would bring comfort to people. In Chinese culture, if one were to cry during a burial? It's seen as "unfashionable". By having people be more open, people can understand that death is just natural and it's okay! Once again, breaking all social norms and why people think she's odd.
Since she is an orphan, it's considered a bad omen. With all her family members gone, I wouldn't be surprised that people wouldn't want to talk to her. We don't want to attract any bad luck! It makes it double with her working as a funeral director. To make it even worse, since she doesn't want to live her life with regrets? A girl being so outspoken in old Chinese culture? That is a little strange. Is it any wonder why people don't like her?
On that note, I think that Hu Tao is very aware of the gossip around her. She knows people don't like her and that's fine. She knows people can't handle her strange ways. However, that doesn't stop her from feeling a little lonely and has trouble wondering who she can call a friend. While she considers the people who she hangs out with as friends, she thinks it's one-sided.