Straws

Straws traveling with scrap metal for recycling.

Straws is a homeless raccoon who lives at Bulwan Park. He's a major recurring character in Furry Fight Chronicles due to his connection with Kalita.

## Background

Not much is known about Straws other than he used to be a father. At some point, he became a bum and his relationship with his son became estranged, much to his sadness.

In 1989, Straws met Kalita, who forced him to teach her how to survive on the streets. Since Kalita refused to go home, Straws taught her everything that he knew about surviving as a homeless person.

One day, Kalita revealed her past to him regarding how she betrayed and injured her friend Sadie out of peer pressure. Feeling sympathy for Kalita, Straws taught her to forgive herself for her mistakes and trying to make amends with Sadie. At some point afterwards, Kalita decided to return to Yoko Orphanage while Straws remained a bum.

## Personality

Straws is a homeless raccoon who tries to look at the positive side. He can be easily intimidated and discouraged, as a younger Kalita cowed him by yelling and forced him to make her his disciple. Despite this, Straws was an empathetic man, teaching Kalita how to survive with patience despite her rough personality. He also encouraged her to learn from her mistakes, displaying parental affection for her.

He seems to be proud of his memory skills, boasting twice that he never forgets a face.

## Appearance

Straws is a short raccoon man with black fur around his eyes and light hair. He also wears a hat that allows his black furred ears to stick out. He is always dressed in winter clothes, like a scarf, jacket, gloves, and boots.

## Abilities

### Scavenging

Being homeless, Straws learned to scavenge to get the necessary money to survive in the streets. He searches recyclable objects on the streets and can find spare change on the ground.

### Parenting

As a former parent, Straws acted as a paternal figure to Kalita. He taught her how to survive on the streets and ultimately gave her a life lesson that convinced Kalita to return to Yoko Orphanage to reconcile with Sadie. Even though Sadie ultimately left, his kind words encouraged Kalita to open up to friendship, allowing her to open up her heart to making bonds.

### Eidetic Memory

By his own admission, Straws has a great memory. He tends to boast that he never forgets a face. This allowed him to recognize Kalita on sight despite not having seen her in years.

## History

### Arc 1

#### Part 3

##### Rescued By Kalita

Several years after meeting Kalita, Straws met her again when she defended him from the Roda Kira Gang. Though Kalita grew up, Straws' eidetic memory allowed him to recognize Kalita. The vixen ran off Straws to prevent him from being caught in the crossfire as she finally confronted Gantus.

##### Interview By Spotter

Shortly after the burning of Bulwan Park, Straws was interviewed by Miho Barkowitz regarding Kalita's role with the Roda Kira Gang. Straws pointed out to Miho that he never forgot a face, acknowledging that Kalita was there with the Roda Kira Gang, while also informing her that Kalita saved his life and his fellow bums. Unfortunately, Miho had Mr. Dings edit the recording to make it seem like Straws was telling everyone that Kalita was part of the gang that destroyed Bulwan Park, further damaging her reputation.

#### Part 4

##### Advising Kalita

Though Straws doesn't appear physically, his presence in Kalita's memories played a factor at the Cookie Crumble Match. His advice to Kalita regarding learning from her mistakes motivated Kalita to save Muko from Nyarai's final blow, finally acknowledging Muko as a friend and opening her heart to making relationships. Though Kalita was later defeated by Sephario, she took Straws' lesson to heart when she accepted to be adopted by Cookie and Daikarin.

## Trivia

* Straws is one of the few characters called by a slur. In his case, Geffan and Kalita referred to him as trash panda, an insult for raccoons.