Description
(NOTE- PLEASE DO NOT DRAW DARWIN WITHOUT HIS SWEATER! He wears it everywhere, it's like a security blanket, without it he feels naked)
STATS
Name: Darwin
Nickname(s): Charles, Scaredy-Cat, Winny
Sex: Male
Gender: Male, although he is often mistaken for a girl because of his high pitched voice and the pink on his body
Type: Standard
Creation: Purchased
Hatch Location: The Nook, but was found elsewhere
Round/Bump Nose: Round
Upgrades: [Unusual Colors and Placements] [Colored Pawpads] [Hair Tuft] [Tiny Horn] [Tiny Back Wings] [Horn Stubs] [Colored Sclera] [Feather Tufts] [1 Accessory - Sweater]
Story: Darwin’s egg was found abandoned in a bush, covered in lumibugs. An old couple that was passing by noticed the odd group of lumibugs and checked it out, and when they realized that they were covering an egg, they took the egg and brought it to Alma. They explained to Alma what had happened, and she took the egg. He hatched mere moments later, and he was given a bed just like everyone else. When Alma noticed early on that Darwin had an interest in reading, she gave him an old sweater because she thought it made him look like a little school teacher. He doesn’t care much for the teacher part, but he does love the sweater, despite the rude comments for it.
Personality: Most wynglings hatch with some sort of gift- bravery, strength, charisma… Well, Darwin was hatched with the gift of fear. He is afraid of practically everything- including his own shadow. He is always timid and quiet, afraid that he’ll be judged or heckled if he speaks his mind. He always tries to be what everyone else wants him to be, so that nobody will be disappointed in him. He’s very seldom vocal about his opinions and just goes with what everyone else says- even if he doesn’t feel the same way, simply to avoid persecution. When he talks, he has an obvious stutter which, combined with his cowardly demeanor, often gets him more than a few unkind words. He is, however, a massive nature enthusiast, and will ramble for hours when it’s about bugs or plants. Nature seems to be one of the few things he’s not afraid of, and he doesn’t mind sharing his opinion on that matter. He can usually be found outside, sitting in the grass, examining a lumibug or a blade of grass. The rest of the time he’s inside, reading. Despite being seen alone and his seeming lack of calmness, he is quite friendly when he’s not being called out for his stutter or phobophobia. He’s always quiet, even when he’s not risking judgement or the cruel eyes of his peers. It’s rare for him to raise his voice to anything beyond a normal speaking one, and it’s rare for him to even get to that point. His timid nature often makes him seem unapproachable, but if you came over to him without seeming like a threat and without yelling he’ll gladly speak with you, as long as you don’t mind his stutter. Darwin is also incredibly loyal to those he cares about, and he would never leave anyone behind- even if it meant *gulp* running into danger. Another thing? He’s a genius. People rarely listen to him long enough to realize it, but he’s a natural prodigy when it comes to plant and big life. He knows more than most adult gros do about plants and bugs, and he won’t hesitate to tell people about the wonders and joys of the world around him. Well, unless it involves heights, holes, dark places, aggressive animals, cramped spaces, death, needles, the sight of blood, sharp objects, and spites. Darwin would much prefer it if the world had none of those things.
Likes: Nature, plants, bugs, peace and quiet, reading, bubble wrap, helmets, his sweater, science, gardening, examining things, hands-on projects, helping out with chores, safe tasks that require no strife or danger, knitting and sewing
Dislikes: Basically anything that could possibly hurt him, idiots too dumb to comprehend his logical reasoning, people who make fun of his sweater, very loud noises, looking stupid, all of his fears (see below)
Fears: Darwin fears… basically everything. He has almost every fear known to wyngro, from Autophobia to Xenophobia. The few things he doesn’t fear are bugs, nature and most other gros. He’s a scaredy cat for sure, but he doesn’t care- he thinks everyone else is crazy for believing that nothing could possibly go wrong or hurt them in any situation. Phobophobia, the fear of fear, is his second biggest fear. He is absolutely afraid of just BEING AFRAID. He’s constantly worrying about what could go wrong that he rarely sees that the world is a safe place. His ultimate biggest fear is something not everyone might expect- the fear of heights and/or flying. He has been afraid of the thought for as long as he can remember, and there is no way he would even consider flying or going up to the roof to the Nook. Nobody is quite sure why he’s like this, but nobody has ever asked, either.
Quirks: Darwin dislikes eye contact whatsoever, along with physical contact of any kind. Hugs? No way. Handshakes? Ew. He’s partially a germaphobe, but it’s ironic because he only fears the germs he could get from other wyngrew- not the germs that he could get from his precious bugs and trees. The eye contact thing is just out of nervousness and being shy.
RELATIONSHIPS
Friends: None yet
Family: None yet
Enemies/Rivals: None yet
Sexual Orientation: What is loveee~ baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no moreee~
Crush: Nobody yet
CHARACTER ACTIONS
Meeting New Wyngro: His eyes will grow twice their size and his pupils will dilate to the point where it looks like he’s about to pass out. He’ll then proceed to panic and get out a short cry before awkwardly bounding off. If the new wyngro is quiet and doesn’t just march right towards him though, he’ll stay calm and collected and get out a small hi before expecting the new wyngro to leave him alone. He doesn’t want them to leave, but he knows they probably will because of his stutter and awkwardness.
Meeting New Species: Nope. No way, no how, would Darwin stay around for more than a second upon seeing a creature he can’t identify. He’d be out of there faster than a bullet, and there’d be a cartoonish dust cloud where he once was.
Being Surprised: Again, no way is he staying around to find out who just spooked him. He’s gone like the Flash. It would take a literal miracle for him to stay around after being scared without warning.
Being Touched: Darwin does NOT LIKE CONTACT. Just think of the germs…! He’ll let out a startled choke and whip out some soap or a washcloth and begin rubbing down wherever he was touched, be it his leg, arm or face. It doesn’t matter where, it just matters that he needs to get those disgusting germs OFF!
Actions When Sad: He won’t talk at all, even to the people he cares about. He’ll just hold it in and let it consume him, making him think he’s worthless and not worth anybody else’s time.
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MEET DARWIN, MY BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY
I LOVE ALL THREE OF MY BABIES
BUT LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL COWARD
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
When he is approved, he will be available for any social interactions, including making friends and/or enemies! Just note or ask me if you want to Rp! I will gladly roleplay with anyone! Also, if you have a home for him to go to, just ask me about that as well x3
Fun Fact- I did name him after Charles Darwin, and yes, I am a lonely nerd
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