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僕らにただ一つ与えられてた歪んだ羽で

PHYSICAL,

to begin, revlis has synesthesia, a phenomenon where one relates one sense or stimulation to another sense. for revlis, they associate sounds, names, numbers, feelings and times with certain colours. alternatively, they associate colours with various tastes and smells as well.

due to their red wolf origins, revlis is a small and lithe canine. they have been appropriately assigned to the sentry rank, where they test both their wits and physical endurance. however, they suffer from a prominent lung disease that restrains their ability to perform certain missions. regardless of their internal issues, their body is built for speed and they can maintain an impressive sprint for a very short amount of time before running out of stamina. their combat skills are limited, but on a good day, they can be a formidable opponent to creatures as much as twice their size.

their fur is as their species suggests: red. it's not the most effective for leafy forest camouflage, but their naturally small stature still aids them in stealth situations. their eyes are an eerie pale yellow with small pupils. along their mouth they adorn a silver lip piercing, and another in their tongue. behind their ear perks two small sparrow feathers that they are never seen without. despite their face being small and considered effeminate to some, they still maintain an androgynous appearance and are very touchy to conversations regarding their gender.

MENTAL,

revlis is a quiet and secluded individual who more often than not prefers their own company over a packmate's. because of this, they may come off as cold or blunt, but they simply have trouble getting their emotions across to others. forming sentences can be a difficult task at times, and they are poor at holding up conversation. they tend to avoid large crowds, usually taking long walks away from the pack to enjoy solitude. for the majority of the time, they can maintain a cool and collected demeanor. on bad days however, they become flustered and upset quite easily and will search for the nearest hole to hide in when they think they've done wrong.

additionally, revlis is naturally a judgmental individual, and if they see someone they think they won't like, they ascertain themself to not like them. it's quite difficult to change revlis' opinion over anything, and to gain the favour of this canine is an impressive feat. past the thorny exterior, however, revlis can be quite compassionate towards anyone they care for. although they may not convey it in the most conventional of ways, the thought is what counts the most for this sentry.

revlis isn't a very religious creature, but they seem to be connected to avians. they don't necessarily worship birds, but they would never be caught killing one, and will heavily judge a packmate who would.

backstory,

revlis began as a traveler with their original small pack of family members who survived by moving with the seasons. the lithe wolf was a loner from the beginning, as in their first couple months of life they struggled to connect with any of their family members. one of their older siblings, seven, reached out to them and became their closest friend and family member out of the entire pack. there came a point when the two were never not by each other's side; this would stay the case up until revlis's first winter, when their group had to relocate to avoid an oncoming blizzard. unfortunately, their predictions regarding the storm's arrival were incorrect and the blizzard hit sooner than expected.

~series of unfortunate circumstances leading to revlis and seven being forced away from the rest of the group through some disaster or whatever.~ seven led revlis through the storm, the two struggling to stay on their feet. it only became apparent that the two hadn't eaten in quite some time after traveling for many hours. seven managed to locate a small den in the roots of a massive tree, to which he told revlis to stay put while he went out to search for food. revlis was reluctant to be left alone, but he returned after not too long with scraps of food for the youth. revlis ate it without questioning the origin of the meat, and even though seven attempted to give the smaller canine the entirety of the find, revlis forced a portion towards the other. after finishing off the mystery meat, the two decided to wait out the storm in the small den they had claimed. a day or two passed, and when they awoke from their first chance at sleeping, the blizzard had passed. it was then that they decided to attempt a search for the rest of their family, so they were back on their paws again in the cold and barren forest. they eventually found themselves facing a frozen river that the two would have to cross. after taking the first step, the male mmediately knew that the ice was not stable and could break under their paws. knowing this was the only option, seven let revlis travel infront of him to ensure they made it across first should something happen. just a little after half-ways, seven felt a crack form underneath his paws and in seconds the ice was crumbling and he was swept away in the river.

revlis only had a couple of moments to watch as their sibling was engulfed by the freezing currents before they realized they would soon befall the same fate. in a mad sprint, the small canine managed to make it back to solid ground with a heavy burden lying upon their shoulders. they were now completely alone, and faced with the task of finding the rest of their family on their own. convinced seven was dead, revlis didn't attempt to go back in search of him and headed out in search of food. days passed until they found the first corpse hidden away in a den. the lifeless body of some grey wolf lay in the corner of a cave they found to rest in, and the pressing issue of starvation lulled them into eating the body. as they ate, the particular taste of the meat sparked familiarity in them, and the source of the scraps that seven had previously fed them dawned on them. initially, they were a bit shaken by the truth, but faced with their desperation, revlis couldn't find it in themself to look down upon the act of eating their own kind. after coming to terms with, revlis managed to survive on their own for quite some time, occasionally resorting to scavenging off of canine corpses. in a way, it became natural to revlis.

months passed, and soon enough they stumbled upon the ravenous renegades during one of their migrations between camps. slightly uneasy at the idea of a pack solely collected through cannibalism, revlis was still anxious to find themself a group to call family. fortunately enough, they were accepted quite graciously into the pack and continue to live their life with the renegades to this day.

relations,

bristle [ ••••• ]
" you're cool and quiet. somebody i could see myself talking to again in the future. if you don't mind, that is. your voice is a nice, mossy green. not too uncommon, but i like it."

lanie [ ••••• ]
" one of the few canines i know well out of the renegades, and i appreciate our little conversations. you're the best leader i could ask for, and you've earned my trust. you seem to have a lot of faith in me, and i'll try my best not to let you down. your voice is a pale yellow. i don't see many like it. "

sylvie [ ••••• ]
" you're my novice now, and i feel like you're not as bad as i originally thought. you may not have been my first choice, but i'll do my best to model you into a fine sentry. your voice is a vibrant, yellow-green. it tastes sour."

bruno [ ••••• ]
" you seem nice at times, but i've seen you when you're mad... i'd rather keep my distance from you. your voice is a murky blue-green. it makes me uneasy. "

seven [ ••••• ]
" i love you so much, brother. i still can't believe you're alive. your voice is the sweetest lavender, i've never come across another like it."