Oliver Alexander Greene
Stage Name:
Lio
Age:
Twenty-Four
Role:
Sword Swallower
Sexuality:
Heterosexual
Appearance:
Lio has unusual good looks, there's no doubt that he's attractive but in more of a boyish look, Lio's rather lanky and his skin tone is extremely pale.
The most prominent features of his would be Lio's large, emerald green eyes, which clash with his onyx hair which is left to it's own free ways because honestly, Lio can't be bothered to do anything.
His usual attire consists of plain t-shirts and skinny jeans, nothing special but it suits his general look.
Lio's performing costume includes a black bowler hat, with a white shirt, black trousers, braces and a red bow-tie (the brace and bow-tie weren't his idea, but they had to be added because apparently his look was too 'boring'). Although, this is just his usual costume, Lio has also worn themed outfit & such.
Likes:
+The dark
+Small spaces
+Being Alone
+Thoughtfulness
+Watching the other acts
+The weird and wonderful
+Mythical/fantasy things
+Comet (his dog)
Dislikes:
-Being crowded
-Arrogant people
-Bright lights
-Smoke
-Normality
-Being bored
Fears:
~Hurting someone he loves (because of his disorder)
~The circus closing (Lio doesn't know what he'd do with his life)
~Losing control
Personality:
Lio really is a reserved character, you'll usually find him on his own but not because he doesn't want nor have any friends but more because he doesn't want to hurt them,
You see, Lio is quite a bit neurotic, one minuet he's cheery and talkative but then if one little thing sets him off he either becomes angry or depressed, depending on the starter. In a case where it's anger he turns to, Lio knows - now - to remove himself from the group and take deep breaths - It's stupid, he hates how he gets like this but it's like he can't help himself and for that, he despises himself. Although, so far he has been able to control himself, he vows to never have an episode like he did before he joined the circus and if, by any chance, it happened to close, Lio doesn't know what he would do with his life - Any normal job would never take him on, he's too, what was it they said? Oh yes, psycho.
However, if you do happen to catch Lio on one of his good days (or one of his good days before he sets off and become depressed), he really is an amazing character.
The guy is possibly one of the kindest you will meet, he's considerate and thoughtful but also up for a laugh, although you'll find that this Lio doesn't seem to last long until one of the two others invade his fun.
Lio has never physically hurt anyone, nor does he plan to, that's not the kind of anger he feels, Lio has more rage at himself than he does at others and while being Bipolar was obviously the starting point, I don't believe you could blame it all on that; he just hates himself so much that he almost brings on this anger simply to 'punish' himself, so to speak.
He seems fairly mature and knows what she wants, once she has picked a side, he is known to dig into a position and defend it loyally. Although, like a stated earlier, Lio is a big joker when he's in a good mood and can usually get a crowd laughing instantly.
History:
Born Oliver Alexander Greene, Lio was a Fall baby (29th October) and Rachael (his mother) was the only one there, there was no grinning grandparents, ready to spoil him rotten, nor father, unable to wait to hold his new born son - No, it was simply his mother, Lio and the medical staff held up in a dingy hospital room. You see, Rachael had no idea who the father was, he was simply a one night stand and Lio was never supposed to happen. There was no grandparents because Rachael's mother had died giving birth to her and her father only three years later, leaving Rachael an orphan at only three years of age.
Growing up, Lio never was the boldest child, he would sit in the back of the class reading or drawing silently, although, that's not to say he wasn't intelligent. In fact, Lio was the top of his class and never went below a B where academics were concerned, Lio also didn't fair too badly in drama, he always knew how to put on an act - maybe that is one of the things that contributed to Lio joining the circus - but it was in physical education that he failed, Lio seemed to lack the upper body strength most of the other boys had and so was picked on often for it.
The night his life changed, Lio had gone to The Circus with his Mother and sister (Eliza), while he was only ten at the time, Lio can still remember all the spectacular performances so clearly. His favourite was the sword swallower, the act terrified yet compelled Lio and he couldn't help wishing he could do something so fantastic, and so, he begged and begged his mother to get him lessons but of course it was 'too dangerous' and 'you could get yourself killed'; while this is true, Lio couldn't help but chase his dream regardless. Lio searched everywhere for someone who would teach him, and after long months of sprawling over the phone books and local newspaper ads, Lio found nothing.
Disheartened and saddened by this, Lio quit his search and focused more on his school work, there was no way Lio was going to let his grades drop over this.
It wasn't until four years later, when Lio had almost managed to push the memory of The Circus from his mind, that they returned. It wasn't the same, no, but nevertheless it was magnificent. Again, he went with his mother and sister, but this time Rachael's new boyfriend tagged along - Lio had never liked him, but he was still too young and naive to think that Derek could be the one giving his mother these bruises, the boy simply thought there was something off with Derek.
Once more Lio marvelled at the sword swallowers ability, once more he longed to learn the man's ways and so, while his family slept, Lio crept out, determined to make the man spill his secrets. Of course, he had not anticipated how many caravans there would be, they all were painted, luckily, in the form of their talent. The lion tamer's caravan had golden lions and jumping hoops painted delicately on, while the show girls had feathered and gems. Quickly Lio found the one encased in a all manors of swords, surrounded by silver and gold swirls. Yet another thing that amazed Lio and he vowed to have a caravan just like it when he became a sword swallower.
Luckily, the sword swallower (or, who Lio learned to be called, well, Leo) was still awake, reading quietly in bed before he heard the teenager knock on his door.
As they spoke, Leo (not Lio, Leo) could see the boy's passion, but told him that sword swallowing wasn't something he could learn over night.
So, Lio begged the man to let him travel and be his apprentice; after hours of pleading not just Leo but all the other acts and the ringmaster.
Theme Song(s):
Misguided Ghosts ~ Paramore
Sorry ~ Buckcherry [the lyrics of this song convey Lio's personality perfectly]
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams ~ Green Day
Other:
~Lio is, in fact, not a Leo but a Virgo (born October 29th)
~He has a dog named Comet