Dillon

D I L L O N
he / him • healer / student • bi-ace
This is a character that belongs to Radar, please don't use him without their permission first, thank you!
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Dillon 	Dillon
 	
Art By 	fly
Background Information	Background Information
Creator 	radar
Attribute 	self-doubt, curiosity
Element 	honey, wax, fire
Color 	tan, cream, golden brown
Song 	
Character Information 	Character Information
Age 	12 (hy)
Gender 	male
Orientation 	biromantic asexual
Occupation 	school nurse assistant, student
Tribe 	tribeless
Relatives 	jiji (creator), yusu (guardian)
Residence 	hornet hive
Allies 	yusu, jiji (formerly), nephila
Enemies 	jerks
Likes 	summer, affection, helping others, trinkets, going to the market, fairy lights
Dislikes 	water, winter, going stiff, messing stuff up, the cold
Abilities 	basic first-aid, immortal
Loves 	nephila
A P P E A R A N C E
Dillon is a very strange entity, an inanimate object given life through unconventional means. Since he was originally a candle, Dillon's appearance is very simplistic. His entire body is made from cream wax that constantly melts from his body, leaving a trail in his wake like a snail. Long, thin spines go down his back, starting near the mid-section of his neck and ending at the base of his tail. Thick horns curve around his small, bear-like ears, bearing a strong resemblance to the horns of big-horned sheep.
Dillon's wings are long and bat-like, bearing the strongest resemblance to the wings of a NightWing. He keeps his wings close to his sides, as he can't use them for anything else. A long wick protrudes from the top of the dragonet's head, ever burning with fiery passion. This wick never disintegrates, much like how his body will never melt completely. Small and warm chocolate brown eyes peek curiously over his stubby snout, filled with curiosity and self-consciousness.
The dragonet is short in stature, with a somewhat long neck, but is nothing compared to his tail. It's thick near the base, only thinning out as it nears the tip. Dillon's tail is exceptionally long, and almost as long as the rest of his body. It's also somewhat misshapen in certain areas, most noticeably at the tip of his tail. One might consider him slightly pudgy in the stomach area and legs. He holds himself in a very guarded position, as if to take up as little space as possible.
Despite his "abnormalities," he's a very pleasant dragonet who's trying his best.
B E H A V I O R
 
*shy and self-conscious, mainly due to the fact that he's a candle. not a social butterfly, but can put up decent conversations with those he's acquainted with. can easily talk to those he's close with with little to no problems.
*curious and creative, wants to help others out, but doesn't know how. often helps the school nurse during lunch break. also helps around the classroom as best he can.
*is a rule-follower by heart. always gets nervous when he thinks he might be doing something wrong, even if he isn't. likes sticking with groups because it feels right.
*often flinches whenever someone is physically affectionate with him because he's so unfamiliar with such sensations. because no reasonable person would hug a melting candle.
*despite his sheepish nature, he's a very kind and pleasant individual once you get to know him. is trusting of those older than him and can be rather naïve at times.
*doesn't do well under pressure or in stressful situations. tends to hyperventilate in such situations.
*socially awkward, mostly towards those who are much more socially confident than him.
----Truly an oddity, that's what everyone constantly thinks when laying the eyes upon a smallish but actually quite large candle dragonet. But also the thought, what in Clearsight's name am I looking at right here?
Dillon remains upbeat, cheerful and kind to just about anyone he meets, not that they treat him the same way. The candle dragonet deeply desires helping others and with that, he hopes to become a nurse at the school someday, to help others in need. Even if he is messy to deal with, leaving a trail of peach smelling wax in his wake, he's warm and very much huggable. Optimism also seems to sometimes shine in his warm brown eyes. He's a mess, but a good mess. A quirky, huggable and clumsy mess. Dillon can be socially awkward, mainly because he usually has no idea what to talk about, all the dragons really want to talk about is how weird and messy he is.
Whilst optimistic, kind and cheerful, the dragonet has something else shining in his eyes, a hint of disappointment, not in others, but in himself. He has minor self-worth and self-esteem issues mainly because of his "condition" of literally being a living candle. Often times, he finds himself "gross" or "unhelpful" due to getting wax over everything he touches. With that, Dillon has trouble finding the bright side of that or at all a way to fix that. There is a slim possibility that he has a pessimistic side of himself in regards to what is productive about himself and what is not. Luckily, with the support of two friends of his, he's slowly picking up the pieces, repairing himself. And, lastly, finding a way to love himself fully for who he is.
He can come off as immature, he is still a dragonet after all. Having said that, Dillon can sometimes be hard to take seriously and additionally might have temper tantrums. Not only that, but he can sometimes be a little bit too affectionate towards those close to him. Those with that kind of strong bond have to deal with his immaturity, talkativity and the messes he makes. Also... a LOT of hugs and fluffy friend talk. On some occasions, Dillon seems to care about them more than himself, which can sometimes be a problem. It seems like the little dragonet himself wants to be normal like the rest, not having to worry about making messes everywhere he goes. And more importantly, stop getting these strange looks from everyone he passes.
Although extroverted by nature, Dillon usually has trouble keeping up a conversation with someone else, mainly because he's socially awkward. He only can keep up a conversation with dragons he knows really well, like Yusu and Nephila. As time goes by, the SilkWing seems to be turning into an ambivert, for he switches in-between becoming an extrovert and an introvert. Curiosity is one of those things most characters have, especially ones associated with strange philosophers with mysterious backstories. So you can just imagine how curious Dillon is, he thoroughly enjoys learning new things about the world or at least what Yusu is up to. This often makes him appear nosy if he is too wrapped up in a certain question.
Whenever questions about his history come up, he is never quite sure what to say other than, "I used to live with this mysterious candle maker who brought me to life..." That seems to be the only thing he can remember about his backstory. Or at least, what he wants to share anyway. Dillon is a true enigma to the rest of the world, yet only very few dragons ponder how he exists. He never really knows what to say, even he kinda wants to know about his own backstory, to fully understand it and whatnot. All he really knows is that this SilkWing named Jiji made him come to life somehow and then he lived out the rest of his life growing a little bigger every year.
Dillon isn't quite sure how or why Jiji created him, but he was always thinking that it was because she was lonely and wanted someone else to keep her company.
H I S T O R Y
* was created by a candle-maker who had an interest in the dark arts and the occult. she was jiji, an eccentric silkwing who lived in a cramped apartment.
*dillon was a passion project of her's, one that she adored and loved with all her heart. eventually, he came to life.
*doesn't remember these early memories, does remember his creator being taken away by hivewing authorities for use of black magic. they were too fearful to touch him, so they didn't hurt dillon.
*at some point met a strange dragon named yusu, who became his legal guardian.
*details here are a bit fuzzy.
R E L A T I O N S H I P S
please roleplay beforehand (pantala only)
J I J I
my creator... i know so little about her...
Dillon doesn't really know how to feel about his creator. He can barely even remember what she was like, as she was taken away from him very early on. The dragonet isn't sure what she was like or even how she managed to bring him to life, he only really sees her under the title of creator. His opinions of her are neutral because of how mixed they are, so much so that Dillon himself doesn't fully understand them. Nevertheless, he does seek answers into Jiji's past, desperate to know at least something about her, but her reclusive nature makes her hard to track.
Mixed
N E P H I L A
nephila's a lot, but she's got a good heart!
On the occasions that Dillon crosses paths with their energetic HiveWing, he can't help but feel anxious, but also fuzzy and warm inside. He's always touched by Nephila's kindness and enjoys seeing all the little odd trinkets and knick-knacks she likes to show him. The candle dragonet doesn't really understand these strange feelings and sensations he feels when around her, but they certainly don't make him feel uncomfortable. While her affection can be a bit overwhelming, he's starting to get used to it. He's more so surprised she's willing to hug him and be physically affectionate with him, not minding, or just being oblivious to, the fact that his body constantly drips with wax.
Her unconditional love for him has certainly made him feel more welcome, and finds her curiosity do be endearing. The two often spend their time together by visiting the market and exploring Hornet Hive just in general. Overall, while she can be a lot sometimes, Dillon enjoys the company of this HiveWing and finds her to be a pleasant dragon to spend time with. This is backed up by the fact that she is one of his only friends. Nevertheless, she can always find a way to put a smile on his snout and make him feel incredibly infatuated by her showering of adoration and questions.
Very Positive
N I 
an author... i met him once!
Dillon only met this dragon once at a book signing fair. Doesn't know him too well and only knows the things written in the small biography section in his books. He seemed friendly enough when they first interacted, but other than that the dragonet has no opinions on him. Wonders what he writes about, since Yusu seems to enjoy his books. Unfortunately, Dillon isn't allowed to hold books and Yusu doesn't seem keen on reading the books this SilkWing writes to him.
Neutral
Y U S U
wonder what they're up to?
Yusu is currently the one taking care of Dillon, though he does feel it's more out of curiosity than common curtesy. He finds their work to be very interesting, even if he doesn't know half of what they even do. The candle dragonet tends to look up to them and always goes to them for words of wisdom, though they don't seem to consider it as such. He wishes he knew more about them and their past, but they refuse to talk in-depth about it, so he just makes up backstories for them. Hopefully, one day, he'll hit the mark and find out. At least that's what he's hoping for.
In general, the dragonet is very fond of Yusu and enjoys assisting them in any way that he can, which isn't often since they work mostly with paper material. The mysterious aura that always seems to circulate around them draws him in like a moth to a flame. He also finds them to have a good sense of humor and surprising creativity; he also likes accompanying them on trips to the market.
It's the little things that count.
Very Positive
T R I V I A
 
*actually enjoys wearing band-aids on his legs and is never seen taking them off. though they often fall off anyway.
*was somewhat inspired by pinocchio, however I don't believe so anymore.
*his design inspiration came up from a picture i saw of a candle cat. in his original design, he was going to have two wick antenna, but since everyone drew him with only one, he now has one.
*the magic that keeps him alive is powered by the love and happiness he feels. if he were to fall into complete despair, he'll turn back into a candle and never be able to come back.
**his wicks going out won't cause him to die, he'll just go stiff or even turn solid if he's cold enough. he also can't melt to death either.
*technically doesn't have a biological gender because he's a candle, but identifies with masculine pronouns and considers himself to be male.
*originally, dillon's name was salices.
G A L L E R Y
Little candle dragon.gif|Fly
Deer in the Headslights.png|Radar
188500A0-673F-497E-AE92-9969517B112C.png|Sunset
CootDillon.png|Entity
DillonByMoon.png|Moon
Dillion by tulukee treas ddcqg3v-pre.jpg|Treasurefinder
Candelbab.png|Alex
DillonA3.png|A3
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Category:Males
Category:Tribeless
Category:LGBT+
Category:Occupation (Student)
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