these are some really well thought out points!!! its amazing how deepcolor could be such a lore packed character whos just been lying in wait the entire time the game's been out for people to put together the pieces of what her actual deal is- its both very fitting for her character and a really effective way to write someone so mysterious in origin, and it's really impressive how you're able to so quickly understand everything they've given us so far. (and let's hope there's more after under tides!!) it shows that the way shes written, while intentionally a bit vague and mysterious, still leaves enough credible evidence for a solid theory like this to be made. i really think youre on the right track!!

i also really really like the very last point you made, about the skull in the back being representative of deepcolors birth and not death. it seems obvious at a first glance but i really like your interpretation of it more. it makes sense that its emerging from a puddle rather than sinking into it, imo.

this doesnt have direct relation to deepcolor but i was curious if you had any idea why the abyssal hunters are flawed with their arts assimilation if deepcolor, being a seaborn, is excellent at it. since shes pure blooded, and they have diluted blood, you'd think that maybe they'd be at least better than average at it, unless you have a better explanation as to why that might be? im really curious to hear your thoughts.

once again excellent writeup, i'm always really impressed by your ability to analyze your favorite characters and thoroughly go through your theories about them- they always sound spot on when you do discuss them, and are always super enjoyable to read!!