Noel Nightingale's Links
"U-Uncle Todd, Callie wants to play William Tell again..." Noel is soft and gentle, usually hiding away in his bedroom, akin to a pillow. And just like a pillow, he's easy to break under pressure. With how his legs tremble when frightened, it does make one wonder if he is made of feathers. Noel, out of fear for his sister's potential (which he's aware actually exists), usually blindly listens, resulting in easily-avoidable injury; or reports to Uncle Todd. He loves his sister, but wishes she dropped the edge.
"Come on, Noel, it's a double-dog dare." Callie was always a rough kid, and she never lost her edge. With wits and tongue as sharp as Noel's dagger, she knows she has the advantage over her wimpy brother. Callie happily finds herself in control, commanding her brother to do what she bids, or suffer the consequences. Though, these commands are always just frivolous dares. She does love her brother, but wishes he was less of a sissy.
"... If you're sure." Noel, while age is distancing him a bit, is attached to his adoptive dad. They might've had a rough patch during and after Todd was put on trial, but time healed the wound. Noel came to realize that Todd might've aimed at the murder, but after it all, Todd did care about the two of them. Once he fled the castle, he really did dedicate his life to assuring their well-being. However, that's only one of Noel's many fears solved. He usually finds himself ducking into the nearest hiding spot, with Todd needing to drag him out. At the least, Noel appreciates that Todd is willing to push him to be more courageous.
"It's alright, Noel. Don't be afraid." For the most part, Noel's an easygoing kid. He doesn't intentionally weasel his way into trouble, he's mostly cooperative, and he's overall a sweetheart. But that doesn't mean trouble doesn't weasel it's way to Noel. Todd fears for this kid, because Noel never knows how to handle it. He has at least sixteen phobias and is prone to tears. Spiders, heights, and failed exams alike will have Noel sobbing in the corner. Todd's always there to support his beloved, adopted kids, though.