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"Art speaks where words are unable to explain"
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{Full Name}
Theodore Manuel Novell
{Nicknames}
Aside from the random nicknames the other kids at the home gave him, Theo is really the only one stuck
{Age}
Seventeen (17)
{Birthday}
September 30th
{Sexuality and Romantic Interest}
(still confused and closeted) Homosexual | Homoromantic
{Heritage}
French mother, Spanish father
From the moment Theo could hold a pencil on his own, his has never stopped. His hands are drawn to pencil and paper, paintbrush and canvas. Theodore loves to create new worlds with his drawings and watercolors. He's exceptionally good at it, able to catch scenes, situations and emotions within just a few strokes. He loves any form of traditional art, whether it be a pencil and sketch pad or a set of oil paints and a large canvas. His drawings and paintings have always been his outlet. They speak on his emotions when he can't find the words to do it himself. It's very easy to figure out what Theo is thinking just by looking at his art.
Aside from that, he's a very skilled reader. Not only does he love to read stories, but he's got a photographic memory and a very defined eye for details. And though he doesn't talk about it much, or at all really, he's got a voice sent from the heavens. He's never revealed this to anyone aside from his best friend who happened to find out at the same time he did. One curious day, while he listened to her playing her violin, he began to hum along. The humming eventually morphed into improvised lyrics and the sound of his voice left both him an his best friend at a loss for words.Still, this is something he would rather keep to himself.
{Style}
Simple and comfortable. Printed tees, washed out jeans and sneakers are usually his go to. Not to mention it's the only kind clothes he's got. But much like his personality, his style tends to be quiet and subdued so as to not pull attention to himself.
{Height and Weight}
5 feet 7 inches and 139 lbs
{Hair}
A deep copper brown that appears almost dirty blonde in direct sunlight. He keeps it short, usually at an undercut. His hair is naturally thick and curly, so the longer layers tend to curl over his eyes when they start to grow out.
{Eyes}
Large and round deep blues
{Distinguishing Markings / Features}
β§ Red, rosy lips
β§ His ears tend to stick out a little
β§ A birthmark on his right shoulder blade that resembles a thunderbolt
{Overall}
Theo is on the rather small side compared to other boys his age. He stands at a solid 5'7 which isn't necessarily short, however he tends to be the smallest compared to everyone around him. He's very thin, having almost no muscle mass or definition and his skin is as pale as it can be. He has tried tanning which resulted on a week-long sunburn. He was tried to gain weight, but isn't very fond of the food they are given at the home, and there's nothing he can really do about his height/ Theo doesn't consider himself attractive by any means, and often wishes he looked much different than what he does.
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Over view here.
Theodore has often been compared to a small puppy. Adorable, loving, innocent and somewhat defenseless. In most cases it is accurate. Theo is as small in personality as he is in stature. He's a very quiet presence. He doesn't go out of his way to make himself heard or noticed, in fact, on most occasions he would prefer to remain invisible. That is because he tends to be very shy. Theo finds it extremely difficult to make new friends. He never knows what to do, what to say or how to act around strangers because he is afraid of what they will think about him. He's afraid of rejection as a byproduct of his not so pleasant childhood. The feeling of being unwanted, not needed, pushed away and anything along those lines is a feeling deeply engraved into his young spirit and something he would rather not have to go through ever again. And despite all that, Theo has a heart of gold. He's an extremely loving and accepting person. So pure and genuine. There's no part of Theo that is forced or faked and this is probably his best attribute. He is kind by default, always looking for the good in others. He's also a very emotional boy, though he only shows this side of him to his best friend.
{Likes and Dislikes}
β Traditional art / drawing β Nature β Starry nights β Spending time with Ari β Music (listening to it) β Scented candles β sweets β reading / books β old libraries β mystery/thriller films β hot chocolate β animals β Archie (more than he's willing to admit)
β His appearance β being complimented (because he doesn't know how to respond) β homophobes β confrontation β rejection / being rejected β Lady Augustine's School for Lost Children β large crowds β waking up early β his past β Rowan (he scares the shit out of him) β being pressured / doing anything under pressure β his middle name (it reminds him of his father)
{Strengths}
β§ His art | It's his biggest strength and his most cherished outlet. His art speaks for him and sometimes gives him much needed courage.
β§ Empathy | Though he's not social by any means, Theo's empathetic personality often pulls others towards him, making it just a tad bit less difficult for him to make new friends.
β§ Loyal | He may not have much to offer, but he can give someone his full loyalty. His best friend Ari could attest to the fact that he stands by his friends regardless of how difficult things get.
{Weaknesses}
β¦ Kindness | Kindness is often mistaken for weakness, but in Theo's case it is his weakness. He's often too kind and gentle to stand up for himself, and there's never a lack of people who are willing to take advantage of that.
β¦ Music | Though he can sing like an angel, Theo has no strengths when it comes to music, whether it's dancing or playing an instrument.
β¦ Emotions | His emotions often get the better of him, leading him to either overthink situations or distancing himself from others.
{Habits}
biting his lower lip when he's nervous
scribbling or sketching on random surfaces
Wrinkling his nose when he laughs
{Secret(s)}
γ His Sexuality γAside from the fact that Theo himself is still trying to figure out where is sexuality lies, he hasn't told a soul about it. NOt even Ari, the one person he trusts more than himself. He's scared of the outcome, scared of what she'll think of him, scared that she will reject him for what he most likely is. So he's keeping it a secret for as long as he can help it.
{Fears}
γ Rejection γthis is perhaps his biggest fear, because he was not only abused but neglected and rejected as a child. He is terrified of this happening to him again.
γ Losing Ari γShe is the only thing he has in this world at the moment, and the only one that has given him any form of comfort.
Theodore Manuel Novell, born to Manuel Rey Novell and Eliza Boumonte in a small hospital on the outskirts of New York, struggled from the moment he saw the light of day. During his birth, his mother had numerous complications, leaving her in a very fragile state of health. Still, she did everything she could to take care of her baby boy. Theo's father never liked the way she overexerted herself to look after the child. He didn't like Theodore nor did he like what he had done to his wife's health. However, for her sake and her sake only, he hid his feelings and for a couple of years, they were a seemingly happy family. As time went on, Eliza's health only got worse, until she eventually passed away. Theodore was barely two years old when the physically and mental abuse began. He was never hit, beat or forced to do cruel jobs. Quite the opposite, in fact, his father ignored him completely. He rejected Theodore and his entire existence, as if the boy had never been born. At the age of just two and a half, Theo was left in the house alone with no food, no water, and no knowledge of how to take care of himself. He had to learn to do things that no toddler should ever have to worry about. To his father, he was nonexistent. His situation began to escalate until child services were called into the picture. Theodore's father was arrested and Theo was put into a foster home. Lady Augustine's House for Lost Children.
From the moment he arrived, Theo knew this wasn't where he belonged. The place felt too big, too cold, too unfamiliar, and just as he was back at his father's house, he was still alone. It wasn't until a few days later that he and Ari met. Though Theo was shy and terrified of everything and everyone, Ari somehow managed to gain his trust. They became friends in the blink of an eye and suddenly, he wasn't so alone anymore. He taught her many things he had taught himself. They grew older together, little by little. Almost everyday, Ari would say the same thing to him. "Someone will adopt us, you'll see." and almost every day Theo would think to himself. "But what if they separate us?". Ari was the only one, aside from his mother, that had ever given him any attention. He wasn't prepared to lose her. But time went on, and the pair remained in custody of the state.
When Ari received her letter from the school, Theo was terrified. Terrified that she would leave and forget him, terrified that he'd be alone again, rejected by the only person he trusted. Of course he never told her this, because he fully believed she deserved this shot. He remained quiet for days on end, until another letter arrived, this time dressed to him. He too had been pre-accepted into the School of Dreams. The young boy was in desbelief, not only at the fact that they had both been accepted but also the fact that the house had denied them such a huge opportunity. Which is why, years later when Ari proposed the escape plan, Theo immediately accepted. He was ready to leave the house, leave his old life behind and take on this new journey with his best friend.
{Player}
SleepingInTheGardens
{Face Claim}
Troye Sivan
{Dialogue Hex Code}
#66CCCC