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"Even if someday we were to meet each other in a dream, surely, I can’t reach you."
about;
25
Age
01/25
D.o.B
Wolfdog Megamutt
Species
Astronomer, Lecturer
Occupation
He/They
Pronouns
Male
Gender
Demisexual
Orientation
5'7" (170 cm)
Height
If you walk the halls of the observatory late at night, you may find something…or someone rather interesting. Altair Rigel is a young genius with a love for the stars. At the age of 25, he has found himself amongst the most accomplished scientists with many years of experience in his field. Despite his youth, he stands on equal ground his his colleagues. Aside from his work at the lab, Altair spends a lot of time as a guest lecturer at nearby universities.
As a child, Altair dreamed of one day reaching the stars and becoming and astronaut like his mother. Unfortunately, he was born with a weak constitution and would not be able to bring his dreams to fruition.
Altair is polite and hardworking. At first, he even seems untouchable. His decorated reputation is enough to feel the pressure when first meeting him. However, one quickly discovers his awkwardness that some may even call charming in its own way. Altair isn’t much of a speaker and tends not to speak unless spoken to. He often talks to himself and gets startled easily. At times, his older colleagues have found themselves caring for Altair like a houseplant.
personality;
Altair has always been mature for his age. He is generally reserved but amiable and greets everyone with a polite smile. Although he is quite laid back, Altair is still just as passionate about space as he was when he was a child. Altair feels that he still has much to learn as the sky is no longer the limit. He holds his past professors and coworkers in high regard and is constantly pushing forwards.
Despite how accomplished he is, Altair has stayed humble and even has a bit of a self deprecating attitude at times. Altair never intends his own jabs at himself to seem insensitive to others but understands that at times, it can come off that way.
While he is generally put together, Altair is terrible with housework and often tends to forget to feed himself. He likes the thought of having houseplants, but every plant who has been unfortunate to be brought home by him ends up dying in a couple of weeks.
Altair’s love for his work is obvious to all. He spends as much time as possible at the lab and pays close attention to when celestial events will take place. Oftentimes, Altair’s coworkers will make sure he goes home otherwise, he will stay overnight. Even when he is not working, Altair is always thinking and processing things that don’t make sense to him. He enjoys it and thinks of it as a mental workout. Although at times, he gets lost in his thoughts and can get easily irritated by thinking too hard about a single topic.
Altair has become a workaholic and keeps people at what he considers a safe distance. He can't help but feel out of place due to the high standard he has for himself and the expectations of others. Altair wants to get closer to his co-workers and other people around his age but he can't find the courage in himself to do so.
preferences;
Stargazing
Reading
Science and nature documentaries
A good cup of coffee
Cleaning, cooking, general chores
His alarm clock
Cloudy nights
People who take astrology seriously
trivia;
He lives in a small studio apartment. The rates aren't great but the view of the sky from the rooftop was something Altair decided he needed to have.
His father bought him a roomba after seeing the sorry state Altair's apartment was in. Altair sometimes talks to the roomba when he has hit a wall...Its name is Eloise.
He enjoys aquariums since he feels that the ocean and space share a lot of similarities in that they are vast, everchanging, and we have yet to completely explore and understand them.
He still has the very first telescope he ever owned. It was a gift from his mother before she left on her last mission. He still uses it from time to time when he feels lonely.
He gets overly excited for celestial events. If he invites you to spend one with him, it means he is quite fond of you.
His first name, "Altair" is the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila. His last name, "Rigel" is the brightest star in the constellation of Orion.
story;
Childhood
Altair comes from a loving middle class family. His mother was an astronaut and a very accomplished one at that. He looked up to her immensely and would constantly tell her he wanted to be just like her when he grew up! When Altair was 13, tragedy struck. His mother wouldn't be returning from her latest big mission due to unknown circumstances. From then on, it was just him and his father. The two are close and still get together each year on the anniversary of her death.
Altair was born with a weak constitution and due to his poor health, he was deemed too weak to undergo the training needed to become an astronaut. Altair was disheartened by this but that did not dampen his spirit. He dedicated himself to learning everything he could about space and changed his goals to become a researcher instead. After the sudden and untimely death of his mother, Altair’s conviction only grew stronger and he now works to discover what space has to hide and help further the development of space travel.
Teen Years and Early Adulthood
Altair’s teen years were fast paced and busy. He sped through his academics and graduated high school at 16. At 19, he graduated from undergrad and at 21, he completed his masters program. At 23, Altair got his PhD in Astronomy and began working at NASA soon after completing his doctorate program.
Altair’s academic achievements did not go unnoticed by his instructors and peers. He was not only the youngest student, but he was the student that went above and beyond. Instructors liked him and his fellow classmates either admired him or were annoyed by his presence. Altair was no stranger to a harsh remark coming from a place of insecurity. He was never invited out to hang out or to group study sessions. He didn’t even have a roommate as it was more cost effective to commute to school. It didn’t bother him too much at the time; Altair was much more concerned with reaching his goals and learning all he could while at school.
Present Day
Altair is continuing to dedicate himself wholeheartedly towards his field of study. He has also begun to hold guest lectures at various universities around the country. During the day, Altair is a researcher and lecturer. When night falls and the regular work day is over, he continues his studies into the early hours of the next day. Altair is obsessed with his work and doesn't know when to stop. His fridge is filled with coffee drinks with 3 shots of espresso and leftover take out. He has invested in a very fancy espresso machine for especially grueling nights. He constantly forgets to feed himself and averages about one meal a day with snacks sprinkled throughout. Even when he does eat, it's usually just take out or instant food. The only reason his apartment is somewhat liveable is due to its small size, requiring Altair to be more conscious of how he uses his space and the roomba his father bought him.
While he is enthusiastic about being able to bury himself in work, Altair recognizes that it is equally as important to make time to relax with his friends. Truthfully, the fact that Altair didn’t have many friends in his age range bothered him so he has tried being more open with those around him. With the help of his friend, Fallon, he was able to become acquainted with Mika, an energetic and helpful boy. He has also started spending time with his neighbor, Itsuki, who helped Altair out one day after dropping all of his research materials. More recently, Altair has reconnected with his childhood friend, Eve. After hearing the predicament Eve found himself in, Altair decided to lend him a hand and help him find new employment with Fallon at his cafe/bar, Aegis. He’s still awkward, but Altair is grateful for the friends he’s made. With his newfound confidence, Altair is getting better at taking care of himself and finding time to relax.
skills;
Night Owl
Altair averages about 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night. He works well into the early hours of the next day and can still somehow wake up early enough to get to work before anyone else.
Caffeine Tolerance
Coffee is an integral part of Altair’s diet. He has invested in a fancy espresso machine and has somewhat developed a palette for other coffee beverages.
Memory
Altair has a photographic memory. It has helped him greatly during his school days and even now, it has proven to be beneficial for his work.
Notes
Altair's notes are detailed and easy to follow. He takes great care in making comprehensive notes for himself and his coworkers. Where he loses points is in the organizational department. As long as Altair is there to guide you, his notes are incredibly helpful. If not, you're on your own...
relationships;
Fallon (friend)
Altair and Fallon first met in high school. Altair started attending high school at the age of 12. The huge age differences between himself and his classmates was enough for Altair to find himself isolated from mostly everyone. One day, he was paired up with the other outcast in his year, Fallon, a new student who had never attended a proper school before high school. To say they immediately clicked would be a lie. In fact, most of their meetings consisted of long periods of silence while they worked. Half way through the project, Fallon had confronted Altair about his attitude towards others, rudely asking him “why does your face look like that all the time?” Altair was so taken aback and lashed out at Fallon. Afterwards, Fallon apologized but said that he liked seeing the more real side of Altair. Ever since, they’ve grown incredibly close. Nowadays, Altair has made Fallon’s cafe/bar and his apartment his home away from home. Altair claims it’s for the company of his good friend but the fact that Fallon feeds him practically all his meals is another important reason.
Mika (friend)
Mika was invited by Fallon to stargaze with the ever passionate Altair. At first, Altair was a little standoffish and definitely felt awkward but Mika’s boundless optimism somehow broke through Altair’s walls. After the show started, Altair’s child-like amazement came through. He talked the whole time and kept offering his two companions fun facts. Mika was charmed and really got into it, egging Altair on and asking a lot of follow up questions to which Altair was very happy to answer. Sometimes, Altair will ask Mika to come help him tidy up his mess of an apartment. Altair likes that Mika asks where to put everything and doesn’t disturb his “system”.
Itsuki (friend)
Altair met Itsuki on one fateful night after he had unceremoniously dropped his bag and watched all of that day’s work fly around their shared hallway. Itsuki just happened to be there, and helped a very exhausted and flustered Altair clean up the mess. Before that moment, Altair had been aware of Itsuki as his neighbor from down the hall. The two politely ignored each other, only acknowledging the other while waiting for the elevator. After their encounter, they began to acknowledge each other more, especially after realizing they had similar morning commutes. Nowadays, striking up conversations in the morning or even grabbing a drink after work has become somewhat of a common occurrence.
Val (friend)
Altair met Val at Aegis after a long day at the lab. He had brought a book along with him but wasn’t exactly in the mood to read that evening. Val sat down next to him and started asking him questions about said forgotten book and Altair was more than happy to answer such genuine questions. After introductions, Altair had realized that this was the regular customer Fallon had talked about before. What he thought was just going to be a quick greeting turned into a long but enjoyable conversation and by the time they were done, the sky had turned dark. When they left they realized they had the same commute down to the same floor of the same apartment building. Altair frequently invites Val out for stargazing and Val invites him out for short and easy hiking trips.
Eve (childhood friend)
They first met at the hospital as children. Altair was much weaker during his childhood and made short, but frequent visits to the hospital on a regular basis. However, it wasn’t until Altair was admitted for a longer stretch of time did he take notice of the other. Altair found himself talking frequently with Eve, visiting each other’s rooms, sneaking out to explore the hospital together. They became close very quickly and even after Altair was discharged, he made an effort to come see Eve regularly. Unfortunately, they lost contact for a few years and have finally reconnected after an unexpected encounter. Altair recommended Eve to Fallon’s cafe/bar after hearing about the situation Eve found himself in.
