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Catalyst of Change by Amy326
Fandoms: Hollow Knight (Video Games), Hollow Knight: Silksong
01 Mar 2026
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There are a few pervasive instincts that demand to be followed and obeyed despite his ability to mimic, for example, survival is his main goal, and he will do whatever he has to to accomplish that. Procreation is the second, and the need in his guts tells him it is imperative to be with a mate that can provide the best genes possible that will also allow his progeny to survive.
Styx isn't sure what he is, just that he can be whatever he wants to be, needs to be, with the right mask. Almost all bugs have a mask or have one made for them, to have one is to have identity, belonging, community. Outside of what he takes, he doesn't have any of those, especially identity. He takes what he needs to survive, and has almost never done so for any other reason. Though he knows better than most that change is the nature of all things, with the right catalyst.