Keeper

Keeper's First Official Art, Drawn by Dani'sCorner

Keeper is a hybrid vigilante. She is portrayed by DanisCorner, aka Dani.

## Description

### Appearance

Keeper is a 5’9 (though often leaning/slouching) axolotl person with a somewhat muscular body type, axolotl gills where their ears would be, and a long tail colored with a darker to lighter pink gradient, the darker pink matching the tone of the rest of their skin. She has pink dreadlocks that fall to her shoulders and are adorned with golden jewelry, most of the hair is pulled back and covered with a salmon colored bandana save for two locs falling in front of his face. The sclera of her eyes are black instead of the usual white, and her eyes themselves are a lighter gray.

His outfit when doing work is a deep pink trench coat underneath a lighter pink cropped hoodie, the hood of which having bunny ears. Their hands are covered with dark purple webbed gloves, and her shoes are boots of the same color that have fin-like spikes on the back of them. Her face is also covered by a hand-crafted dark pink mask, with horns shaped like coral at the top of it and sharp diamond like slits cut out to see through.

They’ve also been seen in casual wear of just a black tank-top and pink khakis with black sandals.

Recently, after developments of whatever they seem to be afflicted with, their arm seems to be cracking into a prismarine like substance, going down from their shoulder and down to just above their wrist. Their claws have also started to get a smoky orange tint to them. Because of a multitude of reasons, they’ve started to get notable dark circles under their eyes. Only Amethyst has seen this new development in appearance, as Keeper can hide all of these physical changes with their usual work outfit.

### Personality

Great Pretender.

That sums Keeper up in a nutshell. A person made up of lies, mischief and sarcasm, Keeper has spent years portraying a stand-offish personality. He constantly seems to play around or come off as uncaring to most at first, doing whatever it takes to get the job done or keep himself in a good position. However, despite how often she seems to write-off kindness from others as ingenuine, she shows through her actions time and time again that she holds a lot of care in her heart, yet she refuses to admit such a thing.

Keeper also shows themselves to be a hard worker, being well known for their business and following through on orders, as well as being thorough in the work they’ve done, they may occasionally go into the realm of over-working themselves just to ensure they’re not slacking behind.

As they’ve spent time in the facility, they’ve grown to be slightly more open and welcoming to assistance, if only the littlest bit, as well as seemingly grown more openly emotional, whether unintentionally or not. Though she struggles to be completely honest or straightforward with anything.

She’s the type to say I love you in every way except words, because then it’s too real.

### Powers

Keeper is an axolotl-human hybrid, allowing them to breathe underwater, naturally swim faster than average, and have claws that make them hit harder without the need for a weapon. She also has the ability to regenerate her health at will, on occasion implying that she can even fully regenerate previously lost limbs with the only downside being a loss of energy/some fatigue depending on how much is restored, replicating the regenerative abilities of an axolotl but to a much greater degree.

It was also once hinted at that Keeper has some form of water manipulation, but it has only been shown once in the opening cinematic of their debut stream.

## Background/History

Not much is known about Keepers background or past life, as much of it is either purposefully hidden or shrouded in so many lies it's hard to tell what is actually true. At face value, all people usually know is they are an axolotl person who runs Keepers Keepery, an underground shop of information, trinkets and materials, who simply appeared one day and made themselves known as someone who supplied both heroes and villains alike.

However, some small tidbits have been revealed of their time before the facility and the events leading up to their arrival. Before the facility, Keeper had done business with some of the people they now live beside, those being Sonic Boom, Simone, Hellmouth and Phantom. Most notably, they seemed to have formed a bit of a connection with Hellmouth and Phantom beforehand, with Keeper saving a picture of an axolotl that Hellmouth gifted to them, and seemingly spending their days being by Phantom's side.

Keepers life as a shop-keeper seemed fairly dangerous, as they've implied/stated that during their work they've been shot at many times, sold illegal substances or creations, have been chased around, have broken into many places and stolen things, etc. Despite this, they treat it as if this was simply his life and that the danger is allegedly exciting. However, it is implied that maybe the threats to their life got too great, as when they received the letter to the facility they were being hunted down and stated how things were getting "Unmanageable." This is also supported by their current persistence to stay at the facility, though they state that it's because of their "curiosity" and that things are fun here.

Outside of that, there have been some hints as to Keepers deeper origins. With showings of them having had some affiliation to ocean monuments and guardians, with several teasers and cutscenes showing them experiencing visions or communicating with what they describe as "some sort of elder being", and whatever connection/affliction they deal with starting before they got to the facility.

M has also revealed when they first saw Keeper, they were in the ocean, on a wooden boat, and "it was cold." Keeper also once let it spill to Amethyst that when they trusted someone, they found themselves "100 feet deep in the ocean." Keeper also has stated truthfully that they weren't always part-axolotl, but to most others, usually will lie or give multiple reasons as to why they are the way they are.

## Relationships

### Sonic Boom

Keeper and Sonic Boom have a good relationship, much different from how it was at the start of the facility. Previously meeting once through Keepers shop and then recognizing each other on the first day of the facility, they weren't very close at all, despite Keepers persistence of stating they were "childhood best friends" and "went to kindergarten together" (Neither of them went to kindergarten)

After much playful teasing (Keeper annoying Sonic Boom to no end and taking custody of his cat), the duo's relationship grew more genuine after Keeper invited SB to a private picnic on a small island the axolotl terraformed with assistance from Amethyst. Since then, the two seem to be close friends, especially recently as they've confided deeper secrets to the other that they hadn't purposefully told to anyone else up to the point, with Keeper telling Sonic Boom her real name and Sonic Boom confiding in her about Project Messiah.

Keeper has shown signs of having romantic interest in Sonic Boom but has never admitted it. But they are the first person Keeper hesitantly admitted to considering as a friend out loud.

### Phantom

Keeper and Phantom were self-proclaimed business partners and had a very close relationship. The two arrived at the facility together and it was known they were seemingly together for a long while before getting the invite. Both in and outside of jobs, they two tended to stick together and confide in each other very often. Essentially acting almost as a home for each other. Despite neither of the two ever openly stating the fact, the two clearly loved each other a great deal, and would do almost anything for the other.

After Phantom left the facility and returned to the Dreamscape for an emergency, Keeper seemed to miss him greatly, and often would return to the Dreamweaver where Phantom stayed to reminisce on old times, even keeping a candle lit to mark a spot where "Phantom belongs."

The two communicate through letters sparsely still, and recently they had a mini reunion when Keeper took a chance to go to a NightMarket in the Dreamscape to see Phantom again. Though this reunion was short-lived, Keeper nearly admitted that Phantom was her best friend before being forcibly removed from the Dreamscape before the words could be said.

The two haven't communicated since.

### Amethyst

Keeper and Amethyst have a very close relationship, originally meeting at the facility when Keeper noticed the beginnings of Amethyst's potion shop and went to see what it was about. Since then the two have formed an almost sibling-like relationship, confiding in and assisting each other, Amethyst especially showing a kindness and concern to Keeper that they at first considered disingenuous but now seems to be slowly accepting, going so far as to describe Amethyst as "different" and "special" in regards to how sweet she is to her (

Keeper has also taken the role of Amethyst's patient, as the nurse is persistent in trying to understand what's happening to him and his health, and he recently seems to be receptive to the help, even agreeing to stay at Amethyst's home for the time being.

Amethyst light-heartedly called the two siblings once and Keeper now jokes about it often.

### M

Keeper and M have a very unique relationship, not necessarily positive or negative but some weird in-between space that doesn’t fit neutral. Keeper doesn’t trust or hold M in a positive light, but often labels them as “interesting” and in that regard likes it very much. They have an almost playful relationship of dancing around each other yet also being open with each other, and Keeper seems to look forward to whenever they get a one-on-one conversation with M.

### Hellmouth

Keeper and Hellmouth have a good positive relationship, seemingly pretty good friends from having worked together from time to time before either arrived at the Facility. Keeper seems to tease and mess with Hellmouth at every opportunity, and seemed offended at realizing he had been at the facility for a while and the two hadn’t talked.

### Nemesis

Keeper and Nemesis have a fairly neutral-positive relationship, most of their interaction happening through or around Sonic Boom and their connection to him. Besides this, Keeper was entrusted with a job from Nemesis to learn more about Dr.Spectacle, and has been passively working on the task since.

### Isotope

Keeper and Isotope have a positive relationships, the few interactions they’ve had being kind ones. Keeper considers Isotope as one of the first people in the facility to be “weirdly” genuine with them and show them kindness without asking for something in return.

### Jukebox

Keeper and Juke have a neutral-positive relationship, having interacted maybe two times directly since the start of the facility, but each time being fairly positive. When talking for a second time, Keeper was surprised to see how much Juke had changed, and he finds cream interesting and fun to be around.

### Simone

Keeper and Simone have a positive business relationship, quickly recognizing each other when Simone first got to the facility and talking business since. They currently are both working with each other, with Simone getting information on Dr.Spectacle for Keeper while Keeper is putting info together on Sonic Boom for Simone’s future court case. Keeper seems to consider Simone as “One of the most reliable.”

### Wither

Keeper and Wither haven't interacted much, though the interactions they have had have been more negative than positive. Still, Keeper finds Wither intriguing at best, and with recent revelations of learning he's SB's twin, he wants to get to know him better outside of news articles and reddit posts.

## Quotes

* “I’ll take it at face value and then I'll find myself 100 feet deep in the ocean again, is that what you want? Is that what you wanna do?” - Keeper to Amethyst during their argument over true intentions
* "I feel like me and you could really get along in the grand scheme of things - why don't I tell you what I'm dealing with because it's like-" - Keeper, rambling to an undead mob
* "I literally lie for a living."
* "I know what it's like to lose yourself - to look and not know who's looking back at you. I get it." - Keeper to SB.
* "It feels wrong. It feels like I did something wrong and I do that often on purpose - but this feels..." Keeper to Amethyst after showing her the cracks on his arm.
* "*Yeah! Yeahmaybe...maybemaybethere's just maybe there's-y'know maybeee there's a part of me that just* doesn't give a shit-" Keeper mockingly speaking to Amethyst about "not" having a crush on SB

## Trivia

* Keeper has a water-proof mp3 player they carry with them and listen to music on when working occasionally underwater.
* Keepers birthday is June 11th and was celebrated during this stream.
* Keeper hates anything bitter but still steals and drinks SB’s coffee purely to annoy him.
* Keeper loves eating raw fish.