Shrike Shank's Links
Didn't really know too much about my youngest brother, but chances are he's like all my other siblings and grew up to be bigger than me. Poor kid was always so skittish around us. Marquis, Cyan, and Mama were the only ones that could get a word out of him.
Here's another brother of mine I was never particularly close with. He was always a kind of small fellow that preferred the company of his bird. I think he would've preferred to have been born a Skydric.
I always used to be pretty clingy with Mama when I was a kid, and she'd always baby me a lot, mostly because as I got older I never grew up to be nearly as tall or strong as any of my other siblings. Mama's a short lady, so I guess I take after her in that aspect. She's also one of the only people I don't feel any trace of anxiety around. Even some of my siblings I need breaks from, but Mama makes all that stress go away somehow. I can understand why Pops needed her so badly.
He's not my youngest, but he's certainly my littlest. But like his little Mama, my baby's learned to take care of himself just fine. I wished he'd visit more often though, I love having my little baby around.
I was never too fond of my dad because he never really cared much for me either. I think I was the last kid he was willing to tolerate. Plus I never had any redeeming physical strength or anything of that sort in his eyes, I don't think. He never really tried to eat me though like some of my younger siblings. I don't really know why though...
Oh, that one. He's a small fry, like his mother. But at least she can throw a man across the bay. This one's a toothpick and skittish like the birds he likes so much. But I've seen him trigger on some guy and tear him to pieces, and he got twice as clingy with Joy after that. I can understand wanting to find the peace she seems to exude though...
Can't really say I have anything in common with my oldest brother. He's aggressive, confident, strong, and fearsome. I'm... not. Lance isn't one to like weakness. We don't really talk much, but... uh, he gets a little scary when people tend to target me because I'm small.
I don't really spend that much time with Shrike, mostly because he prefers to keep to himself on that island of his with his birds. Whatever makes him feel comfortable I guess. I've been working on being a bit less cold with him, since I've noticed he seems kind of... hesitant to be around me. I know people are usually afraid of me. I don't really want my siblings on that long list though.
Marc's a lot like Mama in the sense that they both baby everyone and I don't seem to have problems with my anxiety around him. Nothing seems to get to him, and I rarely see him without that trademark smile of his. And he was always the most helpful when I was first trying to learn about birds.
I know for certain that Shrike is a Skydric soul born into an Aquanix body. Part of me wishes he could've been one so he could be so much happier, but I really do love having him in my life with us in this big, crazy family of ours.
You always seemed to take more interest in my birds than most people, enough so that you'd share your general biological knowledge with me. You're also one of the only people that can appreciate scientific discussion of birds, or rather, one of the only people that believes an island recluse like me can have scientific discussion at all.
With how much you talk about and handle your birds, I could probably be a vet for falcons by now. You were always a rather sensitive one growing up, but I'm glad your passion has opened up the world for you.
Oh don't worry yourself too much... I'm sure you have plenty of other things to keep yourself occupied... like those terrorists and whatnot....
Not my youngest brother, but the smallest of them. I know he can take care of himself and is more self-sufficient than most of us, but I can't help but worry about him sometimes.
Adventurous and loud, but nicest pirate on the seas. I tend to spend the most time with him out of all my siblings, mostly because he's my ride home. But as much as I prefer my alone time, his occasional visits are nice.
Always remember to swing by his island to pay a visit. He likes living alone with his birds, but he appreciates the occasional company, and I always pick him up when going to visit Mama every month or so.
I have a hard time believing this guy that's twice my size and muscle mass is my little brother. Oh well....
I think personality-wise, we've probably got the most in common. We don't like people, we both need breaks from socializing, and we don't don't say more than what's needed. We're just on opposite sides of the spectrum with violence... well, and size, but whatever.
I don't head into Daliarivon too often, but sometimes I get commissions for breeding falcons for this pretty reliable client. He lives in the same city the twins do now, so they tend to escort me around when I need it. Kind of weird having my younger siblings act as my bodyguards in the big city, but who likes walking around that sort of place alone anyway?
He's my little older brother, I guess. Some people might think he's a weird hermit and a crazy cat-person that likes birds instead. Hell, he's got his own island, so that's a pretty pimpin' setup for a hermit. Just gotta put up with all the birds and the weird smells.
I thought it was a little weird that I only mentioned some of the stuff I eat to him during a usually nearly-one-sided conversation with him and afterwards "Mama" started making a bunch of meals including them. Can't fault him for his enthusiasm though.
My older brother eats the weirdest things, but at least he's introduced me to a bunch of obscure exotic plants and animals that he eats on his island. I have no idea what the hell half these fruits are called, but you can bet your ass I can make a killer parfait with them now.
It's nice having at least one other sibling that can appreciate animals as much as I do, even if the types we like aren't the same. We can still discuss all that biological stuff and the contrasting environmental needs and diets and behaviors and whatnot... I don't usually like talking, but when you have someone to stay on topics like this with you it gets pretty interesting.
I don't know nearly as much about birds as I do marine life, but that might change if we keep getting into these long talks whenever he visits. He's not all that social, but my older brother is a refreshing mix of just quiet enough with just blunt enough. Wish I could figure out his method of keeping nonviolent.
Socializing just isn't my thing. Don't really care if they're dating my siblings or whatever, it's none of my business.
I've only met Shrike a few times, and it's always during critical hospital trips. He's just never in the city unless he's almost dying.
Shakuru sometimes mentions this annoying dude that won't quit flirting with him and creeping on him. Normally I'd find that kinda concerning, but I think he might actually like the guy... All you need to do is accuse him of it and he turns beet red.
I think Shakuru said he has ten siblings, but there's still a lot of them I haven't met yet. Mostly because he's hiding me from them, but also because some of them just aren't around.