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------------------------------ＰｅｒｓｏｎａｌｉｔｙBodaway is confident and overpowering in many things,
and is quite headstrong in his actions. He will never back
down from a challenge and is more than willing to take
control if progress isn't being made. Bo's confidence causes
many others to flock to and follow him happily. He does
not take advantage of this in a cruel way, but uses it for
good to help improve the world around him. Bo's followers
and ambition also serves to make him several powerful
enemies, but he is not daunted by their threats. He will go
toe-to-toe with an opponent in battle or a war of words,
even if his opponent appears greater than him. It is this
confidence that gives him a boost in the game of life and
that causes his enemies to hesitate before acting against him.
Bodaway is extremely friendly and outgoing, and is almost always the one to start a conversation. He seeks those who are alone and speaks to them in an attempt to become a friend of theirs. While he knows that many like him, he is not naive enough to believe that everyone likes him. He meets his enemies cheerfully, but with an aura of confidence and ambition. He only shows his anger or hate for someone when pressed too far, such as if an enemy were to attack a dear friend of his. When angry, he holds attacking as a third option and instead confronts the enemy. He believes that words have a much stronger impact than physical attacks, but he also knows that actions can scream out ones personality. Everything he says is heavily supported by his actions and he pays careful attention to ensure that the things that he does are not viewed as evil by those who he cares for.
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●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● Bodaway is constantly near Kah and Ama, feeding his confidence to the timid Kah in hopes that he will obtain the bravery needed to face his living nightmare. However, Bo doesn't force his confidence onto Kah. He treats him as a brother, kindly and with compassion, but at times with sternness and motivation. He knows when to push Kah, and when to let him breath. Bo will often invite Kah to join him on his job as he roams the forests to saftely hold animals and show them to accompanying Viscets to show that these creatures aren't out to kill them. It's a curious job, and one that often unnerves others, particularly when he obtains an arachnid or centipede, but Bo's always patient with everyone he teaches, never forcing anyone to interact with the creatures he catches, but gives them a warm-hearted smile and invites them to try. Bo will often bring Kah on his lessons, mostly because Kah is wonderful with dealing with these creatures. It's a miracle what can happen when one sees a timid Viscet calmly pick up an insect and handle it without fear.
Bo is passionate about his job and is always willing to work. He invites viscets he meets to accompany him and takes those who accept, who he calls his class, to a biome to find creatures and teach about them. He usually takes small groups so he can give each of them the attention needed. When Kah accompanies him, he shows the basics of the creature then let's Kah work with the more timid viscet, as Bos personality can often make a nervous viscet even more scared, particularly when creatures are involved.
When he's not working, Bo is hanging out with Zoe, talking with her for long periods of time. His favorite part of the day is when Zoe, Kah, and him gather for dinner, which usually consists of various fruits and vegetables.
Q - How do you think your past has affected you?
Bo - In countless ways, but the most profound is in my actions. I'm more cautious and less cocky, particularly in dangerous situations.
Q - if you could change one thing in your past, what would it be?
Bo - You'd think it would be the death of Kopei, or maybe my broken jaw, but looking back on it... I wouldn't change anything. What happened will always haunt me, but if not for it then I would remain a soldier, never caring for the world around me, always arrogant and cocky. I also would've never met Kah and Ama or Zoe.
Q - In your job, what was the most interesting encounter you've had?
Bo - We found three Pine Martenin a wooded area and were able to hold all of them. It was wonderful to see everyone react to the critters and watch their eyes illuminate. I was with Flash and Winry then, two extraordinary viscets with a talent for the world around them. I certainly won't forget that day.
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spaceViscets rushed out of a den, their fur soaked.
spaceThe group stood together, their eyes darting, searching for the one who was to blame. As above them, a laugh echoed. They turned to look at Bodaway, an empty pail next to him with a grin on his face.
Grim expressions turned to grins quickly as the group swarmed Bo, playfully nudging him.
One viscet, a brown female, walked through the crowd and stood before Bo. After a moment she grinned and lightly shoved his chest.
space“Alright, Bodaway. Since you woke everyone up, how about you lead the routine?”
space“As you wish, Kopei.” The two grinned at each other for a moment longer before exploding into laughter. These were Bodaways comrades, the viscets he had gone to battle with several time in the past, the viscets he saw as family.
spaceIt was midday when the General approached. Bo grinned eagerly at Kopei, who shook her head.
space“Quit being so eager, Bo.”
space“C’mon Kopei.” Bo jumped up, catching the eyes of his comrades. “We are invincible! We have fought in countless battles and haven’t lost one life!” Bo turned to face the General. “So who will we face tonight?”
The General gazed coldly at Bo before giving him a folder. Bo waited until the General left before ripping it open and announcing its contents.
space“At Moonrise, we will leave to stop the Kasipoei Clan's advances!” Bo’s comrades shouted in excitement and he grinned at Kopei.
space“Let’s prepare.” Kopei watched as Bo rushed off with his comrades before following in silence.
spaceThe night covered the group as they traveled, their eyes on the sleeping viscets ahead. They paused at the meadow’s edge, Bo and Kopei in the lead. Bo glanced at her, nodded, and Kopei gave the signal. Viscets ran out from the meadow, startling the targets who began to rise in hope of defending themselves. Bo approached the closest and spun, slamming his tails into its chest and sending it to the ground. He pounced on another and rendered it unconscious with ease. He paused and grinned, watching his comrades fight. He felt his chest and throat warm in what he supposed was pride.
space“Bo!”
spaceBo turned at Kopei's voice and saw a viscet lunge for him. He watched as Kopei flashed by, taking the viscet with her. Bo stared in shock at his friend who lay motionless, her neck broken from the impact. The attacking viscet backed away and faced Bo. Bo’s chest, throat, and eyes burned as he stared at Kopei. The viscet screeched and Bo turned and screamed at it. Flames burst from his mouth, swarming the viscet's face. The viscet ran away in agony, its face severely burned.
spaceThere was silence, then horrified shouts as the targets fled, but Bo’s comrades did not move. Instead, they stared at him in horror as he stood, his breath heavy and shaking.
spaceBo wasn't the same after that battle. He spoke briefly and never smiled, his eyes dead and stern. He refused to sleep in his den beside his comrades, but would sit outside for hours, gazing blankly at the sky. It wasn't until word came around of an attack on the Kasipoei Clan three days after that life returned to him. Determination filled his eyes as he entered the den that night and spoke his plan. His comrades agreed hesitantly and followed him through the grass to the place of their last encounter with the clan.
spaceThey were silent as they looked around the empty meadow. Bo stepped out of hiding first and looked around, his comrades slowly following after. Suddenly, viscets fell from the treetops and attacked. Bo's eyes locked onto one with a burnt face and charged, anger seething through his veins like fire. As he ran, he didn't noticed the other viscet as it lunged for him. It collided with his jaw and knocked him down, the force breaking his jaw and rendering him unconscious. He laid motionless as his comrades fled in terror. The Clan turned away and began to leave. As the one with the burnt face passed, it kicked Bo’s head before following its clan.
spaceWhen Bo woke up, his head and jaw were throbbing. He looked up and saw a nervous viscet huddled beside him. He tried to speak but a binding held his mouth shut, so he glared at the stranger and waited for it to meet his eyes. When it did, its eyes widened and it jumped slightly.
space“A-ah! Y-you’re awa-ake… U-uhh… I-I .....I-I’m Kahli. I’m t-trying to he-elp yo-ou.”
spaceBo narrowed his eyes, but felt too exhausted to argue. He lowered his head and watched the uncomfortable viscet in silence. Eventually, he fell asleep, leaving a nervous Kahli to stress over moving him safely.
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“Ar-re yo-o-ou sure abo-out th-his?” Kahli looked up at Bodaway as he climbed the tree.
“Absolutely!” After Kahli had found Bo, things were awkward between the two. Bo wouldn’t speak to Kahli, but Kahli still stuck beside him. Eventually, Bo’s heart softened and he gave Kahli a chance. After that, the two began to form a strong bond, one almost stronger than that he had with Kopei. Bo saw Kahli as a brother in time and began to treat him so. That’s when they began to travel and Kahli showed Bo the wonders of the forests that Bo had missed from focusing on war. Bo found himself feeling a connection to the things he had taken advantage of in the past and grew extremely curious about it all.
“Look out below!” Bo smacked a coconut with a tail and watched it fall. He grinned and began working on another. In a few minutes, the two had several coconuts. Bo jumped down and grinned at Kahli, who grinned crookedly back. “Breakfast is served!”
Kahli’s grin suddenly faded into an expression of fear as he stared directly behind Bo, his fur raising slightly. Bo tensed and whipped around, his chest warming as he prepared to fight. He saw another viscet in the distance, its white skeletal markings seeming to glow on dark fur. Bo began to approach it, nervous but curious at the same time. Behind him, Kahli squeaked and rushed to catch up with him, practically crawling behind him. As Bo approached, the tension melted from him and he straightened himself, a warm smile appearing on his face. He noticed now that her mane was fashioned into a lovely bun with roses resting on it. She held another rose, examining the petals. “Hello there.” Her head whipped around and her burning red eyes pierced through them. Kahli squeaked and cowered more, huddling beneath Bo’s tails while Ama grunted in annoyance. “This is Kahli and Ama, my name is Bo. Who are you?” Her eyes narrowed slightly as she studied him for a moment, pondering.
“Oxomo.” Bo’s ears twitched slightly and he smiled a little more. “That’s certainly a name I haven’t heard before. Where are you from?” She didn’t answer him, just gazed in silence. It was clear that she wanted to be done with the conversation, but Bo was determined.
“That’s a lovely rose. I’ve never seen one so bright before.” He stepped forward a few steps, his eyes on the vibrant rose on Oxomo’s paws, leaving Kahli in the huddled in the open. Oxomo’s eyes follow his to the rose and she examined it in silence. “Where did you find it?” She looked up and locked eyes with him. He gazed at her in genuine curiosity, as though she were a close friend.
Oxomo paused for a moment before speaking up again. “I grew it.”
Bo’s ears sprang up. “That is amazing, I can barely get a dandelion to grow, let alone a rose!” A small smile twitched on Oxomo’s face, and Bo’s smile widened slightly. “So, what do you do besides grow roses?” Oxomo looked back at the flower.
“Dance.”
“Woah, really? You can dance? That is amazing! The best I can do is look like a fawn trying to run!” A small smile slowly grew on Oxomo’s face and she looked back up at Bo, who was staring at his feet while trying to imitate a dance, only to stumble several times and give up, grinning in embarrassment. “Could you show me?” Oxomo’s smile flickered briefly, but Bo stepped forward slightly, making it clear that he would persist until she tells him no. She nodded slightly and Bo grinned in excitement. He backed up to give her room, his tails waving in excitement. Kahli slowly looked up from his paws to watch, curiosity overwhelming fear. Oxomo adjusted the fabric resting on her soulder’s and began to dance. Slow at first, but slowly faster and with the elegance of a rose in a soft breeze. Bo’s eyes brightened as he watched, intrigued by Oxomo’s ability to dance. Kahli slowly raised his head as he watched, forgetting momentarily about Ama. Oxomo finished with a sharp yet graceful move and Bo jumped slightly as he moved toward her. “That was amazing, I have never seen something like that before! Where did you learn to dance? Do you think you could teach me? Seriously though, that was amazing!” Oxomo smiled slightly at him.
“Thank you.”
“Oxomo, would you want to hang out with us a bit longer? I have so many questions! We have coconuts.” He grinned and Kahli slowly held up a coconut, his paws shaking slightly. Oxomo paused, tossing the idea over in her mind, and nodded.
“Alright, I don’t see the harm in it.” 
- me
The Class - me
Breaking Point - me
Breathing fire - me
Found - Me
The Trio - Me
Dance off - Me
Coconuts - Grifforik
Tree Climbing - Me
All borders - me
WritingPersonality - Me
Misc/Q&A - Me
Backstory - Me (Peer reviewed by Strudel)
Story 1 - Me
CharactersKahli and Amanojaku - Me
Oxomo - Grifforik
Atticus (Flash) - Strudel
Winry - Strudel
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Augustine's magic is a wild fire he was born with. At first, his magic was incredibly unpredictable, with spontaneous combustion of nearby things a real threat. However, as result of his pact with Uriel, it has become far more controlled. His magic is now far more controlled, and he is able to do many things with it, such as to craft illusions, throw fireballs or light campfires. The opposite ability is true of his magic as well now; he can shrink or put out fires at will. In addition, Augustin's fur isn't flammable and can't be burned, but he can still coat it in fire and use it both as an offensive and intimidation factor. Sometimes he will light his mane and chest fur on fire when facing enemies, just to give them a little taste of what's coming if they continue. His magic, however, with extended use, can exhaust him like it were a physically strenuous activity.
