Maple Stick

Personality

Maple Stick can often be seen as impulsive and, as a result of that, a bit dumb. They're known for blurting out things without ever really thinking about them, which is true, but it's not out of impulsivity — it's out of last-second panic. Maple has a strange view on the cats around them and the relationships they share with them; while most would rightfully think that relationships must be established, Maple does not (with some exceptions: as these relationships are really only of the romantic variety and she thinks of it as one big polycule, she considers only those in her age range and those who are not Enchantment to be threats). To them, relationships are already arranged, and they are entering them blind, and it is horrifying. What if they mess it up? Oh, no, they're going to mess it up, oh shit, oh fuck, oh shit— and then they just end up becoming a little kitty shitpost generator and saying something like, "I just wanna fight people," and then walking off. This can sometimes unsettle people. They know this. They are, in fact, anxious about this. But their fight of flight response leans very solidly on the fight end of the spectrum, so, put 'em up, buck-o. They're comin' for ya, and you better be ready.

Aside from her (in reality, basically non-existent) romantic troubles, Maple is a dedicated Missionary that loves being a part of the Brotherhood. For all that her brusque manner carries over to most other aspects of her life and makes it seem as if she wouldn't take their duties seriously, service to the Sun and the cats around them included, their sheer passion shines through and proves otherwise. Maple is as loyal as a dog, unwilling to even think anything bad of those around them, which is as bad as an actual betrayal to her. She's dedicated her entire life to the Brotherhood and the Sun, as generations have before her and generations will after her, and she's proud of her place in the system and isn't about to give it up. Even more than that, she wants to welcome other cats into it, as Enchantment was welcomed into it! It's done her sibling so much good, after all, why wouldn't it do everyone else the same? Maple really just wants the best for everyone, and sure, maybe there'd be a few I wish I could steal every kitten step of your height until I towered over you and you were the size of a leaf or You can't just say things like that— Then kill me. tossed in there while she tries to do her Missionary duties of helping others, but, well. She's trying. And really, isn't that all that matters?