Post by Theodore Knight on Jun 9, 2016 8:58:57 GMT -8
THEODOREJAMESKNIGHT
<<Played by Des>>
Full Name>>Theodore James Knight
Nicknames>>Theo (prefers to only be called that)
Age>> April 15; 17
Staff or Student>> Student
House>> Green Ribbon
Gender>> Male
Sexuality>> Heterosexual
Face Claim>> Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Personality>> Theo is what's considered a friend of the world. A friend of a friend of a friend so to speak. He's easy going and even tempered. He likes striking up conversations with those around him, even if it's just mundane small talk. He loves laughter and would be considered a joker among friends. He's also a bit of a bookworm despite his appearance. He can usually be found curled up with a book on a rainy day. He's a hardworking guy and stays focused on his goals. He strives to work hard and make his family proud. He has a corny sense of humor, using cheesy pick up lines and making awful jokes.
Theo is also a romantic at heart. He is all for the sappy romance. He believes women should be treated equally and treasured. He is the type to leave roses or sweets with a sappy note. Though he is talented in written word, he has been known to be tongue tied in all actuality. He is awkward and trips over himself. His sentences get mixed up and he usually excuses himself out of shame. That is only if he's alone though, otherwise he is a casual flirt that enjoys seeing girls smile. He is a bit absent minded and would lose track of time if focused on something. He needs to be reminded to eat and sleep on occasion. He's a gentle soul who just wants everyone around him to be happy.
Likes>>
- Reading
- Riding
- Rainy days
- Watching horses
- Researching
- Italian food
- Going out with friends
- Making jokes
Dislikes>>
- Arrogant riders
- Abusive trainers
- Winter
- Hospitals
- Slow days
- Being interrupted
- Close spaces
Fears>>
- Hospitals, he spent enough time in one as a kid and the whole atmosphere puts him on edge. He doesn't like the tension and dread.
- Close spaces, He doesn't like the feeling of compression. If he can't move around freely, he feels uncomfortable and irritable. Narrow rooms make him feel caged in and lost.
Hopes>>
- To become an accomplished rider and win at least one ribbon.
- To learn all that he can and go on to help horses and riders alike.
Secrets>> Has an irrational fear of draft horses after an accident when he was younger.
Appearance>>Standing at a full height of 5'10”, Theo doesn't exactly cut an imposing figure. He's decently built, toned just enough from working with horses. He has a naturally tanned complexion from being outdoors. He has a broad frame with long limbs that are still proportionate. He has narrow features, but still handsome. Angled and strong faced, Theo still has a slight hint of boyish charm to him. His eyes are a deep chocolate brown with dark lashes. His hair is a lighter shade of brown and usually kept short and messy. He appears kind of long and lanky, but only just slightly. He dresses casually, preferring comfortable, old t shirts and jeans to anything formal. He dresses more for practicality than fashion. His favorite article of clothing are flannel shirts. He has a few scars from working with horses and generally being outdoors. He doesn't have much as far as accessories, preferring to go without. He has a very casual charm to him, almost like a boy next door type appearance. He's simplistic and his clothes are usually quite worn in.
Markings>> Scars along his arms and legs from working outdoors and with horses. Has a small scar on his left brow from an old cut.
Medical History>> Born 2 weeks premature so his immune system is weaker than normal. Had a bad case of pneumonia at six years old. Fractured his left wrist his first time on a horse.
Criminal History>> None.
Full History>> Theodore was born and raised in a rural town in South Carolina. He was born two weeks premature and suffered immune system problems. The doctors advised him to limit his physical activity later in life. His family was close knit and small. He was the second born of two children. His only sibling was an older sister. His father worked as horse trainer while his mother was a veterinarian. Animals were always a huge part of Theodore's life. He grew up with dogs and cats and his father had a small stable on their property. When Theodore was old enough, he would go out and help out in the barn. Mostly grooming and cleaning out the stalls. He attended regular school and got decent grades. His nose was almost always in a book. He enjoyed studying, especially when it involved animals. He had his own group of friends, but most of his spare time was spent with his father in the barn. He enjoyed working with the horses and sometimes would turn them out. His sister usually spent more time away from home with friends. But she enjoyed riding horses and wanted to train them.
Their father would train horses for show and his sister would ride, competitively. Theodore took a interest in riding as well, but wasn't quite as good as his sister just yet. When he was thirteen, he was cleaning the stable while his father went to grab some tools to fix a broken stall. The stall happened to belong to their Clydesdale gelding who they used to pull carts. The horse had been moved to a new stall, but managed to loosen the lock on the stall. The Clydesdale had always been mischievous and decided to play with Theodore. Though a sudden motion nearby spooked him and he kicked out. Theodore was knocked to the ground and the Clydesdale had knocked over some nearby pieces of broken wood. The edge of one caught Theodore in the face, cutting across his brow. The Clydesdale began rearing and he just barely missed the equine's large hooves. Though he was clipped along his side at one point. His father had arrived just in time to calm the gelding, but Theodore no longer felt comfortable around him. It was an unfortunate accident and his father tried to get him to reconcile with the gelding, but nothing seemed to work.
Theodore continued his work for his father and focused on learning how to ride better. He spoke to his parents about riding competitively and they discussed it at length. They decided to send Theodore off to a school that could better teach him. So he withdrew from public school in his final year and applied to Blue Ridge Riding Academy. Then he was off to Blue Ridge, Kentucky. He was allowed to bring a horse with him. Which he decided to bring one of his father's geldings. The one he learned to ride on and had a good bond with. Not long after arriving and settling in, He also brought his cat, Crusoe with him. As they were allowed a small pet in the housing complexes. He had enrolled in his senior year and is now working hard toward his goals.
Pet Name>> Crusoe
Registered Name>> n/a
Age>> 2 years
Gender>> Neutered Male
Species>> Feline
Breed>> Domestic Longhair
Registry>> n/a
Personality>> Crusoe is a rather quiet feline. He generally keeps to himself, sitting up on high places. He isn't too trusting of new people, so he tends to stay at a distance. He's slow to warm up to anyone other than Theo. He is a curious feline that is fascinated by windows. He will sit by a window for hours, watching everything that goes by. He has his affectionate moments, but only when he chooses to be. He also likes to lay along flat surfaces like tables or desks. He enjoys watching humans around him and gets curious about things like pencils. He does have a bit of a temper, mostly if he's picked up, suddenly. Crusoe likes to move at his own pace and will let someone know in his own way if he's ready to be held. He likes to play with anything that moves. He will paw at a pencil, chase after birds through the window, attack clothes that's thrown away. Crusoe seems to have a very regal appearance and enjoys a good nap now and then. He's as simplistic as his owner, but less trusting.
History>> Crusoe's life started out simple. He was born into a loving home in a litter of five. A beloved family pet had given birth to kittens, but they could only keep one. The family adopted out the remaining four kittens, to what they believed would be good homes. Four three of the kittens that was the case. Cruesoe was taken in by a couple who wanted a kitten to keep them company in their new home. Things were fine for about a year. Then the couple seemed to grow frustrated with their new cat. He was more skittish than they had liked and resorted to forceful tactics to “break” him from his shyness. The boyfriend finally grew tired of it and while his girlfriend was away, he drove to a nearby park and tossed him out into the wild. After about three months of wandering, he was picked up and brought to a nearby shelter. He was accessed and put up for adoption. It wasn't long until Theo found him and adopted him on the spot. Crusoe finally had a home where he could live peacefully like he was meant to.
Appearance>> Picture
