Layla Chirper

Layla Chirper
^{[also known as Layla, Lays]}
gender: female [she/her]
age: 11 years old
birthdate: April 1st
place of residence: Maplebark Woods
occupation: student, Eggnog Elementary

status: alive

     A foster kid who recently moved in [again], this time staying with the Oddwoods. A girl who’s always got her backpack with her, Layla can be a bit of a rough n’ tumble, and occasionally a bit blunt. You might also be able to tell she’s quite the outdoor enthusiast, someone who can be found collecting rocks and observing birds and bugs.

     Layla is someone who comes off as sensible most of the time. A girl who follows her mind, she’s someone who thinks before believing and doing. You’d fine that she’s not easily fooled or swayed, and that she’s usually the one keeping her peers to their senses. Layla is also very practical! She’s very much resourceful and skilled, someone who seems to be prepared for almost anything. She’s a self-assured gal, who knows what she’s doing. It helps that she’s someone who’s often composed. Someone who appears to have a good control on her emotions, the girl is able to stay collected when problem arises. This is perhaps why many kids and even some adults have credited Layla as "mature", as she often seems to act like someone who’s "grown-up beyond her years".

     However, she’s actually considered “difficult” by those familliar with her, from teaches to parents and social workers. Truth is, Layla is someone who’s awfully critical. She has a cynical view of things, often seeing the worst of it. Numb to almost anything at this point, it seems any terrible event that would happen won’t surprise her anymore. Layla can also be rebellious, often has no respect for rules or authorities. It’s not that she lacks the control to, but rather she outright refuses to listen when she wishes. She won’t let others to just tell her what to do, and that she would rather make her own decisions. Plus secretive and refuses to open up, most find it hard to cooperate with her. Some even say she’s not trying to make it easier. This is why many have considered Layla to be cold. Peers and grown-ups alike have found her unapproachable and hard to get along with. And you know what? Maybe she doesn't want to get along with people, She's independent, she thinks. She knows how to take care by herself. Heck, pretty sure she can live on her own if the system just let her go! She doesn't need friends or family or any help. Already faced enough disappointments, Layla’s sure she’d be better of without others, and that she couldn’t rely on anything but herself. If no one cared about her before, why should she be cared for now? Why should she get close to people that’ll just leave her again? Besides, while the kid couldn’t pin point it, there’s something about bonding with others that makes her more… "stressed out". Hence, why she tries to disregard others, trying to not get attached to anyone.

     Still, there’s actually plenty of things people may not catch about Layla. For a start, she’s someone who’s quite curious, and won’t simply take an answer. Insightful, she'll explore details [especially the ones people usually miss], and she likes to think beyond what others typically see. She’s someone who always comes with her perspective on her own instead of just following what people tell her, which does come with a rather unique view of things compared to her surroundings. And even if Layla avoids connections, that doesn’t mean she’s cruel. In fact, she might not think it herself, but sometimes she does still care for others and their well being. Layla is someone who's surprisingly non-judgemetal when it comes to people's problems, especially if it’s her peers. A girl who’s willing to listen to other kids, she could even be understanding at times. Layla can actually be pretty wise, sometimes one to give unexpected, but genuine good advice. Layla’s a girl who won’t just let grown-ups underestimate her just because she’s a kid, and believes that every other child deserves to be heard as well. Her expressions doesn't show it well, but she's someone who can be encouraging to other kids, and eager to help them go through the storm. However still, at the end of the day, she keeps telling herself to not get “personal” to anyone at all. She’s still unable to let her guard down for others, which is why most of these seem buried.