RAFAEL LYON
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Closeted Bisexual; if any attractive male looks at him he'll scream. don't test him.
Personality: Rafael's outward demeanor is relatively blunt and straightforward when you first get to meeting him. He doesn't react a lot, taking everything in with a tired, almost bored gaze. He does not upset easily, letting insults and demeaning remarks glance off his back with little problem. Everything is said in a monotone voice, every joke is dry and almost undetectable. He isn't necessarily unpleasant to be around, but he isn't the easiest to gauge.
--Even while he's direct, blunt and seemingly bored, Rafael is caring and kind, although he doesn't always do the best job of showing it. He likes helping people, although he doesn't always do the best job of doing it. He tries his best, or so he thinks.
--As he grows more comfortable around others, though, he allows himself to talk more freely. He smiles, he jokes, he even laughs from time to time. But, as he becomes more animated, he is also more prone to anger and irritation, finally being able to speak his mind and voice his concerns.
--Rafael is a natural worrier, despite his apathetic exterior. He overthinks consistently, so much so it could almost be considered a talent, and jumps to the worst conclusion possible whenever he's given the chance. From an outsiders perspective, he seems unbothered, but in reality? Hoes mad anxious.
History: Grew up in a rather large family, the small house filled to the brim with aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His family flocked together during hard times, lending each other supportive hands, encouraging words and pats on the back. But, despite the large, overflowing community, he always felt out of place; alienated, pushed to the side by his own siblings, fighting for purchase in the crowded home. Rafael accepted this, however, and allowed himself to be overcame. He loves his family, but isn't the closest with any of them, merely regarding them as people who raised him.
--Because of this, he finds trouble in relating himself to others, holding onto important relationships and connecting to others in general. He will not fight for anyone, he will not be the first to call, text or speak. Rafael is fine with being a background character, and keeps his place with a comfortable, although not totally happy, apathy.
Other/Headcannons: these mostly become more evident as someone gets to know him better/he opens himself up
-Music taste is a mix of classical music and hard rap. No inbetween. Don't make him listen to anything else, he'll vomit
-Country music?????? don'T get HiM stArted - he'll rant for HOURS
-Personification of a trash pile, honestly
-"Bet?" - Likes dares; kinda an adrenaline junkie
-5'8 and angry about it
-Writing out ‘boob’ on a calculator is the epitome of his humor
-"uh???? I'm not finished....oh my god will you let me do what I need to do"
-"have you ever heard the sound of a rubber ball breaking a window???? WOULD YOU LIKE TO?????"
-Education?? Is for nerds. Prove him wrong (hint; you can't)
-"so no head??"
-Sarcasm! Dry humor!
-Whenhegetsreallynervoushetalkslikethisbecausehedoesn'tliketobreathe
-Flustered easily
-Hates feeling powerless
-"THISHOUSE IS A FUCKING NIGHTMARE"
-"I'm anxious" "Why?" "Bold of you to assume I need a reason."
-I put more effort into the headcannon list than any other part of this and I'm so sorry
-Theme song is Mr. Rattlebone by Matt Maeson (not classical or hard rap, ironically enough) (also yes I still do theme songs like a fucking dork)
