Object Biology HCs

by SmugWarrior

Summary:

It's in the title, idk I just think it's an interesting topic

Notes:

I had this rotting in my docs for awhile. I decided to show it off to the world bc I haven't posted in a awhile and thought someone else might be interested in it. I'm not even sure if this can even really be called biology hcs but oh well

You can request a type of object and I can try to come up with something

Chapter 1: Glasses (Material)

Clink/bump into other glass objects in greeting (most common in bottles, containers, and vases)

Commonly born decent swimmers, most can float. Also thought to have come from beaches, ancestors usually have lived on them.

Glasses (cups) tend to have some drink in them as it tends to make them feel good/not feel sick. Some can't stand having a liquid in them/feel ill when filled with liquids
The type of liquid can have an effect on glasses, sometimes needing a specific type to not feel ill. It is thought that family genetics play a huge role in the effects.

Containers/bottles have designer caps/lids. Most are just for show, as most glass objects can have something in them, but there are some designed specifically to keep things out.

Some glass objects use themselves to show off items, usually middle/high class glass objects

Some non containers have themselves shaped to be something different. Can't be shaved too much without being severely injured [Ex: square glass pane to square with cat ears or glass cube to glass dice]

Can have stained tattoos, usually only objects with flat glass surfaces get them.

Can withstand high temperatures. Usually harder for glasses to get burns on their limbs

Natural egg bearers (When not using alternative conception methods like ‘magic’)

Limbs tend to not have lots of fur, be completely furless, or more scaly. Ancestors thought to be scaled with webbed paws

Sensitive to loud shrill noises, tends to have better hearing than most objects

Chapter 2: Fiber/Paper

Summary:

This was a request

Notes:

Disclaimer that this hasn’t been beta read or anything oops
I’ve had the basis of this written a while ago. I’ve only recently finished this

Enjoy :3

Bathe in (Specific) dust, instinctively rolls around in it

Use flowers/bark as perfume, paper objects with hard covers like books or poster boards typically use normal perfumes. This practice was used by ancestors

Books and notebooks have covers for fashion, though some don't as they can’t get their faces to show on the cover. The inability to not being able to seems to be a defect

Fear of rain/bodies of water is common. A phobia of water altogether is still rare.

Water allergies are more common in paper/fiber objects. They still aren’t usually severe, most only affecting their skin unlike what is commonly associated with allergies. More severe allergies are still extremely rare

There are raincoats designed specifically for paper/ fiber objects.

Tends to have either no fur, slick fur, or feathers on limbs, the limbs usually being hydrophobic.

Feathers or fur flaps in between arms are more common on the thinner paper/fiber objects. It is commonly only used for gliding, though some can fly using the wind similar to kites if their feathers are long/ if they’re aerodynamic enough.
Ancestors thought to have the ability to fly, theorized that most do not have the ability anymore due to their bones growing less dense as they integrated with other objects and losing the “wings” as they didn’t need them anymore.

Commonly born decent climbers - if they have claws, they are retractable and typically sharp. They can cling onto surfaces very easily, even without claws. Instinctively tries to get up high when scared/feeling threatened
Another instinct when threatened is to flatten themself on a surface/wall - books and less flat paper objects also have this instinct. The reason why is unknown

Natural egg bearers (when not using alternative conception methods like ‘magic’).

Can get tattoos made in pen. It is more common for paper objects to have one when compared to other objects as it doesn’t hurt when put on their body. Though paper objects tend to be the victim of unwanted surprise ‘tattoos’ as they most don’t feel being written on.
Most will allow people they trust to write on them
Some may fold themselves for fashion reasons, like folding their edges to make puppy ears. It is rare for paper objects to cut their object body as it usually hurts.

Tend to flock together, seeking comfort in numbers. Most get depressed living completely alone.

Yellows with age, essentially like wrinkles with humans

It is a little easier for paper/fiber objects to break their bones, the trade off to this is that their bones heal faster than most other objects. They can also heal tears by essentially putting a cast around it.
Bathe in (Specific) dust, instinctively rolls around in it

Use flowers/bark as perfume, paper objects with hard covers like books or poster boards typically use normal perfumes. This practice was used by ancestors

Books and notebooks have covers for fashion, though some don't as they can’t get their faces to show on the cover. The inability to not being able to seems to be a defect

Fear of rain/bodies of water is common. A phobia of water altogether is still rare.

Water allergies are more common in paper/fiber objects. They still aren’t usually severe, most only affecting their skin unlike what is commonly associated with allergies. More severe allergies are still extremely rare

There are raincoats designed specifically for paper/ fiber objects.

Tends to have either no fur, slick fur, or feathers on limbs, the limbs usually being hydrophobic.

Feathers or fur flaps in between arms are more common on the thinner paper/fiber objects. It is commonly only used for gliding, though some can fly using the wind similar to kites if their feathers are long/ if they’re aerodynamic enough.
Ancestors thought to have the ability to fly, theorized that most do not have the ability anymore due to their bones growing less dense as they integrated with other objects and losing the “wings” as they didn’t need them anymore.

Commonly born decent climbers - if they have claws, they are retractable and typically sharp. They can cling onto surfaces very easily, even without claws. Instinctively tries to get up high when scared/feeling threatened
Another instinct when threatened is to flatten themself on a surface/wall - books and less flat paper objects also have this instinct. The reason why is unknown

Natural egg bearers (when not using alternative conception methods like ‘magic’).

Can get tattoos made in pen. It is more common for paper objects to have one when compared to other objects as it doesn’t hurt when put on their body. Though paper objects tend to be the victim of unwanted surprise ‘tattoos’ as they most don’t feel being written on.
Most will allow people they trust to write on them
Some may fold themselves for fashion reasons, like folding their edges to make puppy ears. It is rare for paper objects to cut their object body as it usually hurts.

Tend to flock together, seeking comfort in numbers. Most get depressed living completely alone.

Yellows with age, essentially like wrinkles with humans

It is a little easier for paper/fiber objects to break their bones, the trade off to this is that their bones heal faster than most other objects. They can also heal tears by essentially putting a cast around it.

Chapter 3: Plants and hibernation

Summary:

I accidentally wrote a lot for this oops

Notes:

I meant to post this before winter ended but I didn’t for some reason (probably ADHD). This was something that interested me a lot

Once again this wasn’t beta read at all sorry for any mistakes or misunderstandings

Most plant objects go through hibernation (or more accurately, torpor) during winter months

Plants built for colder weather tend to not need to go into hibernation as they aren’t affected by the cold at all

Signs a plant object is about to go into hibernation are that they are moving slugishly, they refuse to leave their room, they are eating less than usual, they are exhibiting nest like behaviors (not exclusive to beastial objects, the “nests” aren’t like laying nests), their heart rate is noticeably slower, or it starts to become difficult to wake them up
Topor nests are (usually) noticeably different from regular nests, usually being a pile of blankets and pillows in one of the corners of the plant object’s bed. The nests can still resemble the usual laying nest though.

Trying to awaken and force a plant object that has started to go into hibernation to go about their daily life is unwise. Plants go into hibernation to protect themselves from the cold. Forcing them into the cold will lead to frostbite/getting sick as their temperature is lower than normal.

Can randomly wake up during their slumber. Plant objects who do say they usually have barely any recollection of doing so. Most that do have some memory only remember getting something to eat
Even though they can wake up by themselves, it is still not recommended to try to wake a plant object up from their hibernation. See the previous point and because they tend to lash out when suddenly woken up.

Tend to like to sleep in groups. It is believed that this instinct was passed down from ancestors. Plants that go into hibernation with other plants seem to not be woken up so easily, have stronger bonds with each other, and wake up a bit happier than ones without a sleep buddy.

The amount of time a plant object is asleep depends on their size, how cold resistant they are, and how much fur they have. Besides from fur, the type of animal a plant object is has no affect on the time.

Plants that live in cold areas that aren’t resistant to the cold still go into hibernation. They go into hibernation only during the colder winter months instead of during most of it. They have high tolerance against extreme cold weather like a freeze or blizzard unlike those in warmer climates

The only time it is suggested to keep a plant object from going into hibernation is during extreme weather climates like freezes. Making sure they don’t get cold is the best way to prevent them from going to sleep.

Plant objects in warmer climates don’t feel the urge to hibernate, in fact a lot of plant objects that can will either vacation or move to warmer places to avoid going into hibernation. This practice is looked down upon though as most plants believe that hibernation is needed.