Profile
Angel
Overview
Angel Montero Navarro, callsign Dolos, is a patron in the Hephaestus unit. He is a laidback, charismatic man who although looks very well presented, is actually somewhat of a slob. Upon first glance, he comes across as disengaged and bored, simply there to do his job then leave, but once you get to know him more you'll find he values his unitmates greatly and isn't one to shy away from antagonising the others.
A specialist in interrogation, he has a way with words and will use that to his advantage both on and off the job. Sure their methods are different, but both him and Eudora work to tear down those brought into those cold, grey interview rooms.
Angel? What a darling... even if he is something of pig and chews my pens. He's lucky I tolerate him~
Basics
Personality
Traits
- Charming
- Persistent
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Observant
- Easygoing
- Lazy
- Messy
- Irritating
Favorites
Demeanor
Angel carries himself with a sort of solidity; he has strength but not in the external confidence way, he is just a solid presence. He has a slight slouch and seems to be unable to sit normally in a chair (leading to many tumbles out of his chair) which fuels the appearance of his impassivity and overall laziness, but in reality he is passionate about his job and does work hard, it just takes him a while.
With those he is closer to, he is more expressive, open to, and very up in your space; he’s the type to scoot over on his office chair and rest on your shoulder to read a report.
Outside of interrogation, Angel speaks monotonously with a drawl and seems to treat things with a lot of disinterest. However, he does have a knack for speaking and you can catch glimpses of what he's like on the job. When he's trying to get information out of someone, he lays it on thick and uses sleazy carefree charm to find what he wants; he doesn't let up until he's satisfied.
Angel is a very physically affectionate man and has little to no awareness of personal space (that or he chooses to ignore it). He considers himself a pretty comfortable guy to be around both physically and emotionally so is very relaxed with his approaches. Besides physical affection, he shows his fondness by looking out for those dear to him & always offering them snacks from his desk.
Likes
- Baked goods
- Miffy
- Piping hot showers
- Fresh bakery rolls
- Organised mess
- Teasing
Dislikes
- Paperwork
- Tea
- Cleaning
- Being cold
- His charm failing
- Time pressure
Fears
- Clowns
- Listlessness
- Being fired
- Vulnerability
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Chewing pens
- Leisurely exercise
- Reading
- Swinging on his chair
- Bread.
Design notes
- He has a hooked straight nose with a slight dip between the dorsum and the tip
- He's quite hairy but in a scruffy way, facial hair travelling along the jaw but no mustache
- He has a lighter streak of hair at the front, no one knows if it's genetic or artificial
- He isn’t muscular but he’s a Big Guy and could easily pick most people up like a sack of flour
- He has a few ear piercings with black jewellery - 4 on each ear in varying places
Eyes
Hair
Skin
Childhood
- Grew up surrounded by law enforcement
- Discovered a knack for talking & manipulation
- Made a pricey mistake that cost him his job
Angel was born to two police officer parents so from a young age he idolised both them and the job. He decided he wanted to follow in their footsteps and join the force too once he became old enough. He also discovered early on that he had a knack for talking to people - particularly charming them to get something he wanted - so he used this to his advantage and became a successful detective able to coax out almost anything from suspects.
He lived a fairly normal life for the majority of his early twenties; the catalyst came in the form of a forbidden 'relationship'. Angel found himself involved with a suspect after the two of them spent lots of time together in the interrogation room, and - ironically - the manipulator became the manipulated. Blinded by his affections, his connection to the suspect cost him his job and disgraced him from his local precinct & parents. Once he lost his job, he became aimless and unsure of what to do with himself, especially after dedicating his whole life to a career he'd now messed up and been shunned from.
PRESENT DAY
- Lost his motivation and lived aimlessly until he remembers an old colleague
- Joined the Organisation to continue what he does best
- Keeps himself closed off to avoid a repeat of history
After some time in personal limbo, Angel remembered a fellow officer - Eudora - and how he'd left their precinct under unknown circumstances and began working for another company, or so the rumours stated. He did some digging and discovered the Caesar Organisation which offered him the chance to keep doing what he was passionate about, and a few months later he was assigned the role of Hephaestus patron. Since then he's made himself more than comfortable in the unit and continues his specialisation of interrogating
Despite his poor organisational skills and one of the world's messiest looking desks, he's surprisingly put together (as a person) and can wear suspects down with his easygoing charm; he's not the strongest when it comes to paperwork but luckily this skill makes up for it. He is also quite close with his unitmates, even if he appears outwardly as careless and bored; once he warms up to someone, he's more expresssive and teasing. Never too fond though, he doesn't allow himself that luxury as the fear of history repeating itself is too strong.
Combat
Weaknesses
- Melee weapons
- Organisation
- Sudden attacks
Skills & abilities
INTERROGATION
Angel's specialisation is in interrogation; it's a position he worked long before joining the org and a skill he is partically proficient in. Despite coming across as uninterested and laidback during normal interactions, during an interrogation he is incredibly charismatic and manipulative. Angel is able to squeeze out almost any information he wants or needs from someone in a sleazy, smothering way; he has a masterful way with words.
MARKSMANSHIP
As part of his time in the police, Angel received firearms training and is well-versed in firing a handgun/ pistol. He rarely needs to use his weapon and doesn't tend to practice (unless necessary to keep his license) so his skills are a bit rusty. He keeps his weapon hidden in one of his many cluttered desk drawers.
COOKING
Angel is one of the scarce good cooks within the org and he revels in it a little. He started learning during his early days of his policing career, tired of eating the same low quality meals thrown together. Now he has a large repertoire of dishes and enjoys making food for himself & those close to him to decompress. Tell him something you want to eat and he'll give it a go!
Meallán is one of Angel's higher ups and someone he can't seem to look away from. He can't deny the amusement he gets out of teasing him with some of the other Hephaestus patrons but at the same time, he finds his gaze lingers on him a bit longer to check he's ok.
Ever since his complicated relationship a few years ago, Angel has steered clear of romance in a disinterested 'I don't want the hassle' sort of way but more recently he's been refusing to let Beau walk away from his desk without a snack and washing the 7 leftover coffee mugs on his desk, despite his own deesk being a mess. There's definitely a soft spot in him for Beau, but it's not going to stop him being irritating.
Pheme is probably Angel's closest friend at the org and it's not common to see the two of them together on and off the clock. He helped Pheme settle into Hephaestus when she joined and since then the two have only strengthened their relationship. He is definitely the more annoying of the two but that doesn't stop him from being a serious pillar of support when needed.
That being said, he will still chew Pheme's pens if lended to him and revels in the knowledge his messy desk makes their eye twitch. It's payback for all the times she's recorded him falling off his chair! They both have a specifc 'you seeing this?' look that they shoot each others' way regularly too.
Daphne and Angel are kindred spirits; they both act drastically older than they actually are. They're just two old farts who developed a friendship thanks to their similarities in personalities.
They don't see much of eachother since they both work quite a lot and for two very different units, but when their paths cross it's like reuniting with an old friend. Sometimes, when they're both free from work, they'll meet up to share bad jokes and stories, and drink each other under the table.
