Austin Papadopoulos

Austin Papadopoulos is a character in Thirlcrest Academy and is currently a member of the Astronomy Club. He is a member of the Elder Council, and is played by MischievousAnarchy.
== Appearance ==
Austin is a sophomore attending Thirlcrest Academy, surprisingly being one of the few average sized Astronomy Club members. On a casual school day, Austin can be seen donning the iconic green Astronomy Club vest, causing him to stick out like a sore thumb in any crowd, though not as much as the other members, as he often has his elder robes slung over his shoulders. On his left wrist, a seemingly vintage watch can be seen peeking out from the sleeve of his robes. On rare occasions that concern the club and it's aim, Austin will pull the hood of his robes up over his bead, which completely conceal his face, leaving a pair of goggles visible to others, and will often sport a pair of black gloves that help to hide his identity.
Although other members of the Astronomy Club seem to keep their hair tidy, Austin is known for letting his hair do its own thing, as it appears to be unkept and slightly overgrown. When smiling or talking, glimpses of silver braces can be seen, which cause a small speech issue that some of his peers torment him for. Though despite his appearance, he has proven troublesome for some of the bigger threats on campus, being crafty and quick to think.
== Characteristics ==
Rumour has it that Austin holds the title of the most intelligent student on campus, having the best grades the academy has ever seen, although, his rare moments of stupidity make this difficult to believe, and without confirmation, it is left to speculation. To some, he can come across as a snobbish, mild-mannered boy, just like how one would explain the way an Honor Student would act, though when discussing his interests with other like-minded students, his true nerd shows, and he will often ramble on about the same thing for as long as the conversation lasts.
As aforementioned, Austin has proven troublesome for some of the biggest names on campus, due to his craftiness and quick thinking, being known for wriggling out of tricky altercations. He is also known for his sharp tongue, being quick to fire back at those who insult him, often landing him in deserved trouble with his peers. Despite being known for such negative qualities, for those who don't oppose him, he is an approachable person who loves to converse with others, often referring to the Astronomy Club as the "Empire", and getting side-tracked by his plans to rule the world.
He claims to be one of the most loyal Astronomy Club members, having proven his allegiance numerous times, in which he remains loyal to Grand Regent Ebonstride, the leader of the Club. He has been a vital part of the reconstruction and progression of the Astronomy Club, and is seen as someone to look up to by the younger members of the club, being responsible when it comes to internal activities. And, although being judged for his physical weakness, Austin seems to be incredibly tactful, never leaving the safety of the Science Building without items such as stink bombs and packets of itching powder, which he claims to be emergency equipment.
== Character Background ==
Born to a wealthy family in Fremont, California, Austin Papadopoulos had a very pleasant upbringing. The Papadopoulos family were full of wealthy business men and stay-at-home wives, living the traditional lifestyle, with their ancestry going back to Ancient Greece. His father, Frederick Papadopoulos ran his own company local to the Bay Area who specialised in arboriculture, being the go-to company within the area for the most high-end jobs. His mother, Clarissa Freeman, who was not yet married to his father, followed the rest of the family tradition, being a stay-at-home mother, her job being to care for the children of the Papadopoulos Family.
From a young age, Austin had always showcased above average intellect, achieving the top grades through school and also partaking in science-related projects from within his room at home, which he referred to as his Sanctuary. His parents quickly picked up on their youngest child's intelligence, and both agreed on nurturing it, as they believed Austin could go on to do great things in the future, and at a stretch, even become the families first politician, though this was unlikely, as Austin had always harboured a deep hate for politics, believing it was a distraction from the real world and it's progression.
As time progressed and Austin developed as a person and an intellectual, issues with education became apparent, with Austin being the victim of severe torment by his peers, who despised his intelligence, and had developed an issue with the boy over an altercation in which Austin snitched to a teacher about one of the boys stealing another students lunch. Austin was often robbed of his lunch money, and threatened with an attack if he ever went to talk to a teacher about the situation, leaving the boy silent, having to endure such torment. Though, over time, the constant torment began to chip away at Austin's calm exterior.
Eventually, Austin had came into school, armed with a homemade version of Pepper Spray, which, due to the mix of chemicals, if used, would cause the victim to go blind. Going about his day as usual, Austin went from lesson to lesson, until lunch came, and the same few students approached him, to take his money once again. Austin withdrew said spray and used it on one of the boys, who immediately fell to the floor in agony, screaming as his eyesight was being destroyed by the chemicals, causing him to go blind. Austin was expelled from his school due to this altercation, and the local authority were involved, with Austin having to appear in court, as the boy's parents wanted to press charges.
With the original charge being two years in Juvenile Detention, Austin's parents managed to negotiate the punishment to his enrolment in Thirlcrest Academy, a reformatory school quite a while from home, where he would remain for what was left of his education. So, without further hassle, Austin was forced to pack his suitcases and head over to Thirlcrest Academy, where he would join the Astronomy Club, a club devoted to intellectuals who seek academic greatness, and maybe a bit more.
== Relationships ==
=== Grand Regent Ebonstride ===
"I'm loyal to you and you only, Grand Regent Ebonstride." - Austin reassuring Ebonstride of his unwavering loyalty.
Austin was first acquainted with Ebonstride when he first took over the Astronomy Club, Austin showcased loyalty through his actions that landed him a spot as a technoids within the clique, and only recently was he promoted to an Elder, a member of the Council.
=== Thomas Castle ===
"Oh goody, our secret weapon, get them Thomas!" - Austin upon seeing Thomas during an altercation.
Thomas Castle is the de-facto enforcer of the Astronomy Club, the strongest of the bunch, which immediately blesses him with respect from most, if not all other members. Austin is one of those members who is grateful for what Thomas does to protect the clique.
=== Rex Dohl ===
"You, Mechanic! I must talk to you, urgently!" - Austin demanding to talk with Rex after the assault of an Astronomy Club member.
The Astronomy Club and The Greasers have been seemingly getting along, despite their previous war, though, recently, a member of the Astronomy Club was jumped by Autoshop Club members, which resulted in Austin calling in one of the Lieutenants for a chat about the altercation, mainly focused on reinforcing their good terms.
=== Zam Wazowski ===
"Salutations fellow Elder." - Austin greeting Zam.
Austin has only really met Zam, and is yet to meet the other Elders. The two seem to get along, and have helped each other in many situations in the past. They're like a duo within the Elder Council.
== Trivia ==
• Austin is loosely based off of Bartholomew Papadopoulos from the original Thirlcrest Academy game.
• Austin is a huge Star Wars fan, hence he refers to the Astronomy Club as the Empire.
• After Thirlcrest, Austin goes on to enrol at University, where he later runs his own laboratory.
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