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username: chronicallyCulpable

Kiamara name: Menari- " Me" or 目 , Japanese for
eye and "nari" なり ,from kaminari 雷 meaning "
thunder" and in grammar "
as soon as", referencing a strange or unusual event. I chose this name because of his beautiful, unique eyes and my story for why he keeps them closed- Menari was born with a rare mutation with huge pupils that fused to his sclera, causing for the appearance of uniform jet black eyes. Because his pupils are constantly dilated to an extreme degree, he is hypersensitive to light. When he first opened his eyes after birth, his parents were dismayed at his tiny yelps of pain, and did not understand his condition until he was a little older, when they witnessed him recoil from any bright lights. They named him Menari for his eyes as his most unique feature, and a quirk he developed- associating thunder with the blinding white crack of lightning after it, the thunder during storms quickly became his favorite sound and he uses it as a warning when to cover his eyes. He is always listening for it in the distance.
Details about his eyes: Because of this mutation, opening his eyes even in low, shaded lighting can cause him extreme discomfort and disorientation, even temporary blindness. The space between his closed eyelids is just enough to allow the tiniest amount of light without much pain, and his vision is superior in this regard- he can actually see through his eyelids and with enough definition to recognize other Kiamara and objects in front of him, though his perception of color is off, and his ability to see distinct small shapes like letters is not very good at all. When it is bright outside, or in a room, he will instinctively shake his head so his fur covers his eyes as added protection.
Personality: Menari is very laid back and quiet among others, preferring to listen to them, though he rarely gives indication that he is. He is very aware of other kias perception of him: from a young age, other kias have been unnerved by him due to his constantly closed eyes, and terrified by his ability to see even though they are closed, thinking of him as creepy. Others also assumed he was not very bright due to his inability to read, and his tendency not to speak in front of others- so he has become reserved and cautious when he meets someone, due to his dislike and fear of being judged. Deep down he is actually a very compassionate, friendly Kia with a sarcastic sense of humor, but few will ever see this unless he truly trusts them.