Henry
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- 2 years, 9 months ago
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- cyanAstrologist
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Profile
Henry
Character
Tidbits
Nature Walks
Gardening
Hospital Food
Fake Plants
Personality
Henry is a determined, albeit anxious person. While not unkind, he is fretful and high-strung, with his fluctuating moods making him notoriously difficult to read. However, he is also diligent, productive, and organized. His attention to detail is second to none, and he prefers to take his time when performing tasks in order to ensure they're done properly (even if this often comes at the cost of efficiency). Though his frequent bouts of illness may hinder his performance, he has an inborn need to be seen as reliable, and refuses to let his physical condition stop him from completing his work. While his dedication is impressive, it also means that he has a bad habit of pushing himself too far.
Henry's moodiness belies a festering dissatisfaction and a terrible struggle with emotional complexities. Not only does he have a deeply ingrained predisposition to worry, but he also suffers from a woeful lack of confidence and a warped self-image. As a result, he can be cynical, dependent, and withdrawn. However, Henry is a soft, kind, and respectful person at heart. He yearns to connect with others, yet his fear of rejection prevents him from opening up. He may not be the easiest to get close to, but those who do manage to stick it out will find in him an honest, supportive, and doting companion.
While reserved, Henry has always been more misanthropic than malicious. Despite everything he is grappling with, he tries very hard to be a good person, and is steadily working to overcome his struggles and better himself. With the help and support of his friends, he has learned what friendship, understanding, kindness, and love feels like. He wishes to return all of the care he has been shown in kind, and show everyone who believes in him that their faith is not misplaced.
Design
Notes
- Has a white streak in his hair as a result of poliosis.
- Thick, bushy hair.
- Tall, boxy body shape. No curves.
- Tired(tm)
- Almost always wearing gloves.
Skills
Powers & Abilities
A Conductor’s special abilities take the form of both magical powers (such as teleportation and weapon summoning) and physical enhancements (such as herculean strength and superhuman speed). These abilities, whether they are magical in nature or not, can only be used as long as the Conductor has a sufficient supply of Gold Dust, which is stored in special whistles.
Conductors also gain the ability to magically teleport from place to another, by dispersing their physical forms to collect again and reform in a new location. While this is by far the the fastest way to get to a desired location, doing so requires a considerable amount of Gold Dust, so it is generally used sparingly. It also notoriously easy to accidentally teleport to the wrong location if one is unable to fully concentrate on where they want to go.
Biography
Henry was born and raised in Wellsworth, a pleasant seaside town on Sodor known for it's picturesque scenery and pure, bracing breezes. His father was a fisherman, and his mother was a live-in maid for a wealthy family. A frail and sickly child, Henry spent much of his childhood bedridden, and what little travelling he did normally consisted of doctors visits and trips to various hospitals. This isolation made it difficult for him to form any meaningful friendships with other children his age, leading him to become increasingly reserved and closed-off.
When Henry was at last healthy enough to start attending school, his physical appearance and lackluster people skills made him the target of frequent bullying. Most of his attempts to connect with his peers were met with resistance, if not outright derision. This would unfortunately lead him to develop some antisocial tendencies that would persist well into his teenage years. Eventually, he gave up on trying to make friends altogether, and instead found solace nature.
In order to make up for lost time, Henry resolved to spend as much time as possible outdoors. He would frequently accompany his father to work and help him catch fish, which the two of them would then take to the market to sell. However, most of his free time was spent wandering the woods on the outskirts of town. He would spend hours studying the local flora and fauna, and would even forage some edible wild plants to bring home. He spent so much time here, in fact, that some of the locals started calling the area "Henry's Forest".
Trivia
- Speaks with a Liverpool (scouse) accent, which he deliberately tries to tone down.
- His living space is filled with all manner of house plants. He gives them all names.
- Tends to leave windows and doors open, allowing creatures to casually wander in and out of his home.
- His hair becomes greasy and disheveled rather easily.
- Has a pet cat named Kipper, who he spoils rotten.
- A powerful, soulful writer and slam poet.
- Closet stoner.
- A notorious hypochondriac, and is almost always wearing gloves.
- Immunocompromised. Will often wear a face mask in public, especially in densely populated areas.
- Struggles to accept compliments or praise.
- He's a pescetarian.
- Has been pining for Gordon since they were in high school.
- Smells like lemongrass and ginger.
- Suffers from back problems due to scoliosis and poor posture.
- Consistently seeks validation from others in order to feel secure.
- Never hesitates to stop in the streets and appreciate something, be it flowers or a musician..
Relationships
Thomas
Coworker
While Henry sometimes has trouble keeping up with Thomas' boundless energy, he can't help but appreciate the other's zest for life and willingness to try new things. Part of him might even be slightly envious of Thomas' youthful vigor, though he would never say as much. While Thomas' impatience and Henry's leisurely pace do occasionally put the two of them at odds, they get along well overall.
Percy
coworker, friend
Henry and Percy get along quite well. While at first glance, the two of them don't seem to have much in common, they still manage to find comfort in each other's company. Henry appreciates Percy's hard work, and unlike Thomas, Percy is more willing to take things slow so Henry doesn't feel rushed. There seems to be an unspoken understanding between the two, as both experience similar struggles.
James
coworker
While Henry and James have an amiable relationship for the most part, the two of them do seem to butt heads more than anyone else. There are times where Henry finds James truly insufferable, especially when he starts boasting about his looks. James also isn't above poking fun at Henry's insecurities, though he does take care not to cross a line.
Gordon
friend
Henry and Gordon have a complicated history. While they've known each other since childhood, it wasn't until they were both teenagers that they truly became friends. Regardless, Henry considers Gordon to be his first real friend, and values his opinion a great deal. While Henry does wish that Gordon would confide in him more, he understands that he values his privacy.
Edward
coworker, friend
Henry and Edward are kindred spirits in more ways than one. They both share a fondness for nature, and appreciate the simple things in life. Edward listens to Henry's struggles without judgement, and his more calm and easygoing demeanor helps bring Henry back down to earth whenever he starts working himself into a tizzy.
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