Carapace

*"She frequently escapes into her shell, hiding there for long periods of time."*

-Faust's Notebook

## Appearance

Carapace's body and dress seem to be entirely made of extremely hard shell-like materials. She carries a large shell on her back, with two strings connected onto it to help her hold it. She has the legs of a tortoise, and humanoid arms.

## Letter History

### Tier I

* Dear Father,

Why do I have such a harsh life? I have this irritating shell on my back. You said that I can use it to protect myself. But I think it is such a hassle because it is so heavy. Can you remove it?

* Dear Father,

Thank you for convincing me to keep my shell. I find it refreshing to be inside of it. I love the darkness and the quiet that the shell provides. It is wonderful when I do not want to talk to others, or the sunlight is bothering me.

* Dear Father,

Whenever I go to work, I want to go back inside my shell and do nothing all day. But do not worry, I always work hard, and I do it for you. Lately the house has been a bit strange because I rarely see my sisters. But it does not matter. All I need is my shell.

### Tier 2

* Hello Father,

I was feeling so down today, plodding along thinking about how the heavy burden of my shell is like the heavy burden of life. Then, a dog started barking and I was so afraid I pulled myself into my shell. Now I know my shell is my refuge.

* Hello Father,

I found a dark alley with tasty smells today, and I was enjoying my time alone when an angry old man started yelling at me. Although he could not hurt me in my shell, I felt scared by his voice. From now on, I will spend more time in my room at home.

* Hello Father,

My sisters keep trying to talk to me. I think they are scared. Maybe you should make them shells, too. Then they can stop pestering me and find peace alone in the darkness.

### Tier 3

* Dear Father,

Why is Salach so full of scary people? So few people smile, and the ones who do are that scariest of them all. Can I stay at home in my room, Father?

* Dear Father,

I am so sorry I asked you to stay at home. I know now that you need everyone to work hard. I did not mean to make you angry! I can face the villagers to work, and I can always hide in my shell if things get too scary.

* Dear Father,

I thought my home was safe. But my sisters keep disappearing! What is happening, Father? New ones appear in their place, but they act confused when I ask about the ones where there before. I cannot trust their feigned ignorance. There is a plot, Father! Are you involved, too?

## Death

She looks innocent, but Faust knows that she is a heartless crustacean that eats anything and sometimes trashes his house. Faust takes a mace and hits her until her shell breaks apart.

## Personality

Carapace seems timid, often hiding in her shell and offering to make shells for her sisters when they seem fearful as well. She dislikes the villagers and wishes to be allowed to stay home instead of having to go to work and be around them. She appears distrustful, telling Faust that "the people who smile are the scariest of all." This seems to imply that she does not trust anyone, believing they all intend to harm her. She also shows suspicion toward Faust, questioning him as to whether or not he is also intending to hurt her and her sisters.