Manuel
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BASICS
RETIRE INFO: Retire both
NAME: Manuel, Manny to those who he trusts
GENDER: Cis Male
PRONOUNS: He/Him/His
ORIENTATION: He's not really into dating or sex.
BIRTHDATE: Spring 2746
AGE: 21 as of Winter 2767
LOCATION: Semeca
OCCUPATION: Wingrider
WING: Mazurka Squad
APPEARANCE
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Brown, kept short but messy
HEIGHT AND BUILD: 6'10, Lanky. He's able to lift things but he's far from being the most muscular person at the Weyr.
FULL APPEARANCE:
Ever since he was young, Manuel's baby fat did not remain. He's a tall gangly man whose limbs seem a bit longer than they should be. He keeps his hair trimmed and kept under a bandanna if he can. His face is a bit longer, with a boxy chin. His hands have long fingers, which as spindly but dexterous. He also bears scars from when he accidentally hurts himself in the kitchens.
His clothes are constantly seeing wear and tear, and since his body is a bit longer than most, he finds it hard to get new clothing made just for him. But he knows how to take care of what he's got, and always does his best to keep his clothing as well maintained as possible.
His personal hygiene is not something he's overly concerned about. While he always keeps his hands clean, he doesn't always feel the need to bathe. The most he will do is twice a sevendays, sometimes more if he needs to. But he does make sure he's not terribly offensive, smellwise or visually.
PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY: Manuel is incredibly quiet. Like ghostly quiet. He's spent his whole life going unseen, and has worked on his listening skills since he was a young child. As such, this man is the man who will listen to your problems and never share them with a single soul. He knows that sometimes all someone needs is a person who will just nod and keep quiet so they can get issues off their chest.
While he's very methodical and set in his ways, he also is surprisingly accommodating when it comes to strangers. He'll offer you the coat off his back if you're cold, and offer you food if you're hungry. But if he knows you, he will do his best to pick up on your habits and signals so that way no words need be spoken.
Manuel is very much a caring person but when he is suitably angry, then he will do his best to avoid people and work his own issues out. However, if this proves impossible, his demeanor does a 180 and he immediately lets his problems out. Usually by scolding or snapping at the other person. Its a problem hes been trying to work on, as he knows its counterintuitive to happy, harmonious relationships.
As far as intra-weyr politics goes, he doesnt care as much as he should. Especially since his parents work as cooks for the weyr. But he knows he doesnt have the aptitude for leadership, and knows he himself cannot make a difference alone. So instead he chooses to help others and bring the weyrfolk and everyone else in Fort Weyr closer together.
HISTORY
FAMILY:
Hogar ( Father, chef )
Muriel ( Mother, chef )
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Weyr
HISTORY:
Manuel is not a hero. He's not a villain. He's not even a side kick. He does not hold a special place in the heart of the community. At least not as strong as others. And yet, he still exists.
His origins are humble, having been born to two cooks who fell in love and decided to have a child. While the plan with Manuel was that he was to go off and become an apprentice at a Crafthall, he expressed no desire to go. And with some convincing, they decided not to send him away.
Instead, he helped them in the kitchens, cooking and cleaning all manner of utensils and learning the art of cooking large meals for all those who lived and worked at Fort Weyr. But he wanted more. He wished to try and be a Candidate, perhaps for a Dragon or a Wher. It didn't matter, he was curious. He wished to be more than just a cook or a kitchen boy all his life.
His day would come.
The day that she hatched, Minevath, a Garnet who was beyond regal in his eyes, was the day he felt like his life really started. Their bond was wonderful, and she had the added benefit of not having to speak aloud to converse with him. The pair would work hard, despite everything that held them back, and wind up in Twilight Wing.