PG: William (Will) Robinson Application

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Things in bold are summaries of each... 'Cause I get into too much detail.


Other comments:
EDIT #2: William is now rank C.  When'd that happen. O>O )
EDIT #3: William is now rank B.  Cheese, this kid sure puts his work first.
EDIT #4: William is now rank A.  Homg William, you've barely interacted with people and you're already Rank A? William stahp.
EDIT #5: William is now rank S.  Well William, you reached your goal by shunning society, ahaha. Pls help him, he needs friends. He's not strong at all. "OTL

Updated a few things on his app. He's been growing, kinda-sorta. @>@
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[ Name ]
William Robinson
[ Age ]
12
[ Birth date ]
July 26th, 2001
[ Area/Place & job ]
Clock Tower Plaza

[ Personality ]
- Will is best described as the silent observer; talking only when spoken too unless he feels an urge to say something. He likes to listen though; trying to learn all he can about this place called "Pandora".
- Ever since the incident, he's since then decided to be as strong as he can. Although, with his rather lanky build and low skill in weapons and fighting, he turned to knowledge and skill. He has also since then resolved not to let down another person. It's because of this desire to do his best for others that he can be easily persuaded into doing things; gullible would be the proper word. - He is wary of men whom are visibly older than him (reasons explained in history) the rest he can be a more easygoing to.
- Despite his past, he has an air of innocence to him. His brother did a pretty good job keeping whatever innuendos he could from him. But hey, everyone's got to grow up someday.
- While it's completely possible to get him mad or sad, even scared, Will rarely lets other see this. That is to say, he retains a stoic demeanor although a few smiles can slip out on occasion.
- When it comes to those he's formed a comfortable relationship with, he can be very protective of them. He'll rush to their aid if it's in his power to do so.
- He's polite to those he meets, using terms like ma'am or sir. It's something his parents and brother liked to encourage and he saw no reason not to continue. Although, if you've lost his respect he'll probably think of different terms to call you by....
- The only thing that can truly shake him to the core would be the injury (or loss) of his butterfly.
||Quiet, Observant, Good listener, Studious, Determined, Physically Inept (Weak/ poor fighting skills), Gullible, Wary, Innocent, Stoic, Protective, Polite.||

_{He's no social butterfly! *badum tss*}

[ Hobbies ]
->  He spends a lot of time in the clock tower, reading in the library or tinkering with parts to try to improve his abilities.
-> Observing the other Pandoras, though he tries to be discreet about it. He doesn't want to cause a ruckus.
-> Caring for his butterfly by taking short walks outside. Sometimes he'll jog just to keep up his stamina.
||Reading, Tinkering, Walk/Jogging with Butterfly, Observing the activities of other Pandoras||

[ Likes ]
-> Reading!
Books are a good escape from reality and an excellent use of free time. Why waste time playing outdoors when you could study up on new sword techniques.
->Peaches!
Peaches are his favourite fruit. He used to eat them with his brother when they went bug hunting in the summer. Lately his memories of times past have been foggy, so eating a peach is a good way to retain at least one of them.
-> Cake!
William really loves that cake. If there's a party and there's cake, he'll be there. (Albeit sneaking in the shadows towards the cake)
||Reading, Peaches, Cake||

[ Dislikes ]
-> Physical Contact
Lingering touches make him freeze on the spot and even a handshake or an accidental bump might cause a stutter in his step. Things like hugs will take some getting used to, but if you go slow and have patience, anything is possible!
-> Disappointing others.
He doesn't like to let people down. If he's asked to do something he will, to the best of his ability, to see it through to the end. This is probably a habit that stemmed from his history.
-> Older guys.
He's very distrustful of them thanks to his past experiences. It will take a bit of extra patience to be able to get him to warm up to your guy. But remember that the sky's the limit! It's totally possible.
(Just to help though, males around 17-18 years of age or older are who he begins to get wary around. Height counts too; the taller they are the older they seem to him. )
||Physical Contact, Disappointing Others, Older Males.||

[ Rank/Title ]
Rank S - Crystal Clock Fixer

[STATS]
|4| Skill - Way of handling a weapon
|5| Speed - Dexterity and Agility
|7| Intelligence - Knowledge and Keen
|4| Power - Strength and Stamina

Skill:
- Despite being a Crystal Clock Fixer, William's seen few battles. Albeit there were a few events that went wrong and that one time a shadow monster stole his cake, but the time between the events was far in between and usually involved him running with cake (that he still hasn't managed to eat.). Most of his skill comes from what he's read on paper, and comparing a story to real life is a bit of a night-and-day scenario. As such, his skill level may seem a bit low for his rank.
Speed:
- Though it may seem he's not the most agile (lately it seems he's barely been outside of the clock tower) his small size allows him to duck into small places and be light on his toes. Helping with the Clocktower repairs has also allowed him to hone his skills, keeping him limber and ready for action. Mostly though, he just enjoys walks outside of the clock tower, and a simple walk outside into Pandora can always lead to "dodge for your life" situations. He's rather adaptable though, but it still takes a bit of time.
Intelligence:
- Months spent reading in the Clocktower Library have paid off. He's studied many books, from strategy, to history, to numbers, and can quickly think up solutions on the fly. His best intelligence-based skill is observation, when combined with his quick thinking and speed, he's capable of pulling off great feats, provided his plans work out.
Power:
- When William joined Pandora, power was where William's small stature let him down. Now though, thanks to some heavy lifting of books in the library and helping around the clock tower, he's built up a bit of strength. Although still relatively low, he should be able to hold his own. Coupled with his his speed and intellect, he's confident he could take on most challenges. (Or at least carry a large stack of books around without dropping them.) His skill level though, may hinder him a bit.

William's method is to watch, wait, then act. While his power and skill are low, his high intellect allows him to find the weak points and his high speed lets him execute plans with efficiency. There's no need to hit hard if you can hit precisely. Strategies such as tiring out enemies by running circles around them or distracting them with the surrounding environment are good examples.

In the end, he's probably best at devising strategies that utilize his speed for running away. 

[Abilities]
- Quick Learner
Will tries his hardest to catch on to new things he is shown. (Cooking somehow eludes him but maybe you can teach him to make toast.)
||Quick Learner||

[ Strengths and Weaknesses ]
Strengths:
- Calculating
He often analyzes a situation or event, making quick judgements based on fact and reason rather than spontaneous emotion. This is useful for getting the upper hand in a tight situation but can also be his downfall if his calculations (Or concentration) is off.
- Mechanical Prowess
Thanks to his time playing with locks and coupled with his studies within the clock tower, he is adept at repairing machinery. He utilizes his good listening to help him 'hear' the problem within the clockwork and may be capable of working on clockwork through memory alone, thanks to time spent studying. (Though this would only apply to basic clockwork.)
||Calculating, Mechanical Prowess.||

Weaknesses:
- Loss of his pet.
While not a specific weakness, if his butterfly is harmed, he may have trouble focusing in battles or fighting in a collected way. This is due to his attachment to the butterfly and heaven help him (and the one responsible!) if the butterfly is killed.
- Loud sounds/Heavy disruptions.
William is sensitive to loud sounds or sudden shaking (typically the ground, such as an earthquake or being on a moving platform). [Both can remind him of his time on the train.] It used to be that such disturbances could bring him to his knees, hands over his ears. His time in Pandora has helped him work on this issue and he has reduced his paralyzing fear to a slight pause or flinch when disruptions occur. (But, such reactions can still cost him precious time in the heat of the moment!)
- Unable to swim.
He'd like to know how to, but his brother never got around to teaching him to swim. Water looks rather dubious anyways. Plus, you can't even see the bottom! What if you step on something?
||Loss of his pet, Loud sounds/Heavy disruptions, Unable to swim.||

[ History/Background ]
Please click here to read the full history! Below is only a summary. Certain aspects of Will may make more sense if you read the full history.
<sub>William (Will) Robinson was born with his twin brother Joshua (Josh) Robinson, whom was a few minutes older than him. They were very close to each other, although their personalities were completely different. Josh was active, social and enthusiastic. Will was quieter, choosing books over sports and preferred the company of his family over most others.

They shared one thing in common though; their love for insects. While In particular, their favourite was the butterfly. It amazed Will how a plain, green caterpillar would undergo a change that turned it into a beautiful bug that could take to the skies. For Josh, it was how something so small could be so strong.

When Will was seven, his calm life changed. His parents had gotten in with the wrong crowd, debts rising. It was time they were collected and the two boys had been deemed payment. A flurry of memories were created that day, red painted walls and darkness as a blindfold came over Will's eyes. The sensations of his trip in the train car with the men would never truly fade from his mind. Together with his brother though, they escaped during one of the night-time train stops and hid in a nearby city.

For the next few years, the twins grew close. They relied on each other in this world, making their living primarily through the use of Will's locksmith studies (Their father often left his tools and study books out where Will could read.) and Josh's athletic prowess. They were often on the move, trying to gain as much distance as they could from the train tracks. The train was not a fond memory of either male.

When Josh and Will were eleven, they settled in one large city. It was big enough that they could pick a pocket in the south side and spend the money in the north. It was there that they had a run in with one of the local gangs. After some teamwork, Josh knocked down three of the members and was invited in their ranks as a backup when situations got sticky. While Will didn't like the idea, Josh saw it as beneficial and accepted. The next year was full of late nights for Josh and daytime odd jobs for Will. (He wouldn't sit by and do nothing while Josh was doing what he could for their small family.)

It was on a rainy night a few days after their thirteenth birthday that Josh returned home, telling Will to pack his things. They had to leave immediately.

Will was only an arms-length away from the jar that hosted their special project when the door was kicked off its rusty hinges. Robert, one of the men from the train six years ago emerged. Will had slipped up a few days ago, visiting the east side of the town (He had to make an emergency grocery trip) that Josh had warned him not to go.

Josh had come out of the second room not a moment later, wielding his butterfly swords (something he received from the gang) and had Robert at their mercy. However, the other man in the room holding the gun aimed for Will as he was trying to leave (Josh told him specifically; "I'll follow you. Just run.") and readied to fire.

Josh's quick reflexes, honed in the gang, threw one of the swords just as the gun-wielding man fired. Two people dropped to the ground, the man (Whom had been fatally hit by the sword) and Will's brother (Whom was shot in the stomach)

Robert remained unscathed and went to collect Will, only to get a sword in his back. Josh mustered up the last of his energy to throw his other sword. He protected his younger sibling to the very end, just as he had been doing Will's whole life. Yet, Will had repaid him by leading Robert to them and getting his brother killed.

The twins special project was what roused him from the disbelieving fog of his mind. It was the tapping of the newly emerged butterfly against the glass jar.

He wished to escape this world. To join his family and be happy, not weak and a coward; he had taken Josh's swords to his neck. However, as he was about to perform his last act, their butterfly landed on the sword. Will swears it was watching him.

The butterfly lead him to the girl, yet it was Will who sealed his own fate by accepting the girls hand.

"Anywhere is better than here." he said bitterly, butterfly resting on his head.

A new chapter in his red-painted story began.

NOTE: Concerning how Josh knew of Robert's location, I'd place it that sometime after he was well settled into the gang, he learned about Robert. He wasn't able to leave the gang, but he figured that so long as they stay away from the East side of the city, they would be fine.

NOTE 2: Erh, concerning his dream. It's along the lines of "I want to be strong like my brother. I want to be able to protect myself and I don't want another red page in my story." (Thus his choice *aside from his mechanical skills* to work in the clock tower. It's as close as he thinks he can get to helping out someone.) He's not going to rely on anyone this time; he'll make it on his own and he'll hone his skills as best he can. He has trouble getting over the past though, which hurts him. (Butterflies of the past~)</sub>

[ Other Facts ]
- He's terrible at cooking; don't let him near the stove or he'll burn your water.

- The butterfly has a resting place on William's head and is often mistaken as a (rather feminine) hairpin.

- Sometimes he feels a bit short compared to those he meets. Once and a while he will hide out in his room, tying books together and standing on them while reading just to feel taller.


[ Quote ]
William hasn't said much yet.

[ Nickname ]
Will
[ Height ] 4'6"
[ Weight ] 105lb
[ Pet Name ]
Unknown _{(Although Will sometimes call it Chris (Could be short for Chrysalis; we'll never know~))}
Species: Butterfly
Appearance: White, orange and yellow.
- This butterfly was William and Josh's special project. They found a caterpillar in the woods together and helped raise it into a butterfly.
- William has grown rather attached to the butterfly. Maybe it's because it reminds him of the time before Pandora. The time when he worked with his brother to raise the caterpillar it stemmed from. The time when they were still together. (You could say it's a butterfly of the past! )
- The butterfly is an extremely good listener and can be good company.
- On occasion the butterfly leaves to search for nectar, but somehow it always finds Will again, no matter where he is. He is a bit jittery and nervous during this time of absence.
- After observing the butterflies flight patterns and actions, William has been able to judge its emotions. (Roughly speaking)
 -> Resting on William's head means the butterfly is tired.
 -> Resting on William's left shoulder means the butterfly is cautious or something's up.
 -> Resting on William's right shoulder also means the butterfly is cautious or something's up.
 -> Resting on William's nose means the butterfly is mischievous or wants to play. (By play, William just speaks to the butterfly while it flits about.)
 -> Resting on William's hand means the butterfly wants attention.
 -> Resting on William's cheek (Can really only ever do this when he's lying down; but it can rub it's wings against him for a moment) means it's trying to comfort him.
 -> William has yet to understand the butterfly's flying patterns. He's fairly sure it has something to do with the butterfly's emotions, but that will take more observations.

[ Weapon/Inventory ]
Weapon:
Butterfly Swords (Doesn't often have this on his person. Currently trying to make a habit of bringing them.)
||Twin Butterfly Swords.||

Inventory:
Uses a plain messenger bag to carry his things. He keeps a notebook and pencil (Good for writing down observations he makes), a novel or other reading material, his clockmakers tools, and a snack for both himself and his insect companion inside.
-And his swords if he remembers them.

||Messenger Bag: Notebook and Pencil, Book, Clockmakers tools, snacks for himself and his pet. (And most of the time, his weapons.).||