Hellbenderparable

design by @shibastar

### Morality

Hellbenderparable is chaotic, yet they have a strong moral compass, rarely straying from the line they have set for themselves, never crossing it, even in pranks.

### Obedience

They don't appreciate strict rules, but has learned to internalize their annoyance and will obey most orders with average to minimal resistance.

## Semblance

### Demeanour

Hellbenderparable likes to be loud, and upon first impression generally makes themselves out to be extroverted, silly, and friendly.

### Candor

They are literally the definition of candor. They can and WILL say their opinion, and nobody can stop them. If they want to, they will.

### Speech

Has developed a lisp due to very late development of proper speech. Has trouble pronouncing S, F, and can mumble some syllables if tired.

## Heritage

### Family

Angelfishmyth (brother), Buttonsaga (adoptive father)

### Genetic Code

ll, RR, ReRe, lplp, whwh, LyLy, XOXo, Bb, Dd, dmdm, aa, Mcmc, Spsp, Tata, Bmbm, ii, wbwb, EE, ShSh, Ccs, kk, WsWs, Acac, Sfsf, JbJb, mm, RtRt, mkmk, pdpd

### Health

The usual weird stuff that comes with osteochondrodysplasia

> ***'This was a strange kit, to be sure. Her prickly, frenzied shock of fur, her wild amber eyes pierced with a spark of electric blue. This kit reminded her of [Blithekit], but there was a distinct lightning-hot intensity about her that seemed to be all her own.'*** -Bimblekit's thoughts about Hellbenderkit
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## ❦ Appearance

**Allegiance Description:** A short black, cream, and russet calico with backwards-facing ears and orange eyes with a hint of blue.

**Litter Description:** Carrying herself on cataclysmic and clutter-creating claws, Hellbenderparable is in a very messy state compared to her littermate. She has spiky, swoopy fur like the wings of a bat or the top of a ferocious flame, her chaotic coat sporting a dark calico coloring. Streaks, stripes, speckles, and spots mingle on her pelt in a flurry of hues, her base color being a smoky blackish-gray and an off-white which is riddled with dark red tabby patches. Her ears are bent backward like the horns of a devilish demon, with fluff protruding out of the insides. Her eyes take on a blazing amber, like the raging flames of a frantic inferno, with just a hint of a clear blue, like the gentle waves of an ocean's tide. Written by @shibastar

**Detailed Description:** Hellbenderparable will stand at 9 inches as an adult, a full inch and a half below her brother. Though her fur is soft, it doesn’t look it as swoops and crests mingle throughout, giving her the appearance of a clingy burr. Faer pelt is a mottled rainbow, but the base coat is quite obvious as an ebony hue. Her muzzle, chest, belly, paws, and some of xyr hind legs and tail are a creamy ivory, creating a nice light-dark contrast. Its right cheek, both ears, lower back, some of her legs, and most of faer tail are a medium rusty-red color. These patches of color are interspersed with lighter red swoops, almost like snake’s scales. Hellbenderparable’s fur appears to be shimmering in the light, but that is just a few white speckles here and there, shaped almost like diamonds. The most notable thing about it is that faer ears are pointed backwards, almost like horns, a result of one unfortunate copy of a gene passed down from her parents. Written by @crystallinelotus--

## ❦ Personality

**Overview:** (+) Amiable, Charismatic, Courageous, Organized, Forecful, Passionate (=) Mischievous, Lenient, Blunt, Dramatic, Familial (-) Loquacious, Naive, Overimaginative, Overly Dependant, Ungrateful, Forgetful

**Detailed Personality:** With the name Hellbenderparable, you would expect some evil, classic movie villian-ish character, always manipulative and greedy. Right? Well, not quite. Hellbenderparable is more of a prankster, having less of a motive to destroy and more to amuse herself or cause non-harmless fun.

Most cats would mistrust this kit- I mean, wouldn’t you, with such a dastardly-sounding namesake? A lot of cats are surprised when they find xem giving someone a gift or just helping out in a small way, like gathering berries for them. Hellbenderparable is determined to never be evil or horrible to others. That’s just wrong! Who would ever do that? (cough cough Bashfulcrush) And, really, it’s hard to dislike her. Something about faer aura just exudes pure fun, making even the most stoic of cats crack a smile or two. This is one reason why it seems like it can just weasel her way out of any punishment, a mystery to all in ThunderClan. You can just tell if Hellbenderparable is really into something- it has a telltale sign, a sparkle in xyr eyes as she starts talking a mile a minute. If she has a strong opinion or fixation on something, you better believe fae’ll let you know in a second! Hellbenderkit likes a good leadership position, not finding joy in bossing others around- instead, she feels pride. A primary goal for this kit is to look at xyrself and wonder, “I can’t believe I got this far. I’m so lucky to have these cats by my side!” Hellbenderparable also likes leadership roles because of its organization. One look at her nest and you’ll immediately see that everything has its place: not a stray leaf or twig out of place! Later in life, this is also evident when fae starts a collection of random things, as all objects and items are color-coded and arranged by size. Hellbenderparable won’t hesitate one bit if you mess up xyr systems: she’ll let, well, all heck loose. How dare this random cat mess up her perfect little rows of things! They’ll certainly pay for this sacrilege! And Hellbenderparable doesn’t mind saying this to the face of higher-ups, either. It is almost too daring for her own good, but in this case it’s to faer favor, as cats will soon know her to be Hellbenderparable, the one that doesn’t show hesitation in the face of danger. And what a title to behold! If you bring it up, faer face will just light up in pure joy, practically shaking with excitement that the entire Clan noticed faer efforts!

You can’t go one day without spotting good ol’ Hellbenderparable going at it again, pranking someone else- whether it be leaves thrown in your face or jumping on your back to spook you, keep one eye on the back of your head when around this kit! She loves the thrill of causing mayhem, though xe does know when it went too far and will apologize profusely if a reaction is stronger than intended. Perhaps a little too profusely. Hellbenderparable is a master of theatrics, going to the ends of the world to make things a bigger deal than it ever would be. Did you get a scratch? Oh great heavens! You’ll certainly get infected and perish! Someone looked at xem weird? They certainly hate her with a burning passion! These whiny, admittedly childish acts aren’t safely contained. Hellbenderparable will let all opinions and thoughts loose, regardless of someone else’s opinion on said topic. Whatever’s on faer mind, she’ll say. Better not share secrets with it… Hellbenderparable doesn’t care for the rules very much, and that doesn’t change if she gets an apprentice. Oh, who cares if they stole some herbs from the medicine den? They can just grab some more! There’s plenty to go around! Pshh, why bother punishing someone for disobeying a small little order? That’s too much work, it’ll say. And, yes, Hellbenderparable is certainly on the lazier side. Family is one of the first things on faer mind at all times- Angelfishmyth, Buttonsaga, and anyone else she considers family will earn her all-time protection. Hellbenderparable adores spending time with xyr loved ones. Nothing is better in the world than just cuddling up with her brother. All past worries melt away, and the only thing important at that moment is the soft off-white fur of its littermate.

Hellbenderparable’s mouth is an endless torrent of words 24/7. It seems as if she used every word in the book and is still talking! Paired with her natural bluntness, no stone (or in this case, nerve) is left unturned as it spouts every possible thing that comes to mind. Hellbenderparable is quite inexperienced when it comes to a lot of things, however, which becomes evident when fae tries to do, well, anything. Fae doesn’t pick up on social cues very well, generally being described as “dense” or “airheaded” by other cats. Hellbenderparable also has trouble believing that others can be “evil”, in a sense. Threats and violence don’t really have an effect on it, until it actually comes true and she gets injured because of it. When you really stop and think, there isn’t one moment when Hellbenderparable is truly alone, with no one else nearby. Fae is extremely clingy, and part of that is the belief that if she doesn’t keep in touch, they’ll just disappear like xyr parents did. As if one day, it’ll just wake up and her friend will be gone. This ties in to another personality trait that xe possesses, overthinking every possible situation to the max. What if that shadow she saw in the corner of faer vision was actually a scary predator waiting to eat her and Angelfishmyth?! However, this momentary panic doesn’t last long as Hellbenderparable easily loses track of xyr thoughts. Don’t expect fae to complete a task you give it, as her mind is a constant whirlwind, picking up and dropping ideas just as quickly as the next. A lot of the time, that means that Hellbenderparable forgets to even thank others for helping her. She doesn’t mean to, of course, but that doesn’t change the fact that xe has a lot of unfinished thank-you’s to give out.**‎**

## ❦ Skills and Weaknesses

### **Strengths:**

* **Foraging/Hoarding:** Hellbenderkit has a special skill for collecting things she usually shouldn't, whether that be shiny things like Twoleg trinkets and trash, to rocks and plant life, even to little dead bugs. Her keen eye spots things one normally wouldn't, including the difference between two things almost the exact same, like twins or a "mimic" and real version of two plants side by side. Hellbenderkit loves to dig around the edges of camp to discover new things to add to her hoard, which she keeps beside her nest. The hoard grows every day, but Hellbenderkit cleans out her collection every moon and discards anything wilting or deemed not valuable/not pretty enough anymore. Sometimes she gives some of the discarded hoard to family and friends, if they want it.
* **Sneaking**: Hellbenderkit has gotten used to wandering ThunderClan's camp in the dead of night, planning new pranks and mischief, and generally just enjoying the quiet of midnight. She has learned to walk quieter than the average cat, eavesdrop without being seen, and set up elaborate pranks for someone her age. This skill may seem harmless, but someone sinister could easily manipulate this gullible kit to gather information unseen and report back. The good thing is, even if something like that were to happen, Hellbenderkit is likely to forget that she even owes the cat information, and just go back to sleep!
* **Logic:** This kit's pranking skills go hand in hand with this one! Hellbenderkit likes to solve puzzles just because she's bored, sometimes purposefully seeking out activities or situations to test her intelligence and problem-solving skills. Honestly, she wouldn't be this good at pranking if she wasn't good at logic. Otherwise, Hellbenderkit wouldn't have the foresight and planning skills to do any effective mischief.

### **Neutrals:**

* **Hunting:** Hellbenderkit hasn't learned any hunting tips from her mentor yet, and therefore does not know how to. However, she has picked up some very basic understandings of the subject through pouncing on leaves and other objects in her free time.
* **Fighting:** She has no fighting skills at all, as expected of a kit, and will likely run away from danger moreso than fight it. Hellbenderkit does contain some fighting potential, though, and will likely become a skilled fighter once trained.
* **Lying:** Hellbenderkit has decently average lying skills, being able to come up with excuses on the spot (however unrealistic they may be, they're still excuses). She still needs time to perfect this skill, however. As the average child, Hellbenderkit is certainly not an expert lier and will only get away with simple situations unscathed.

### **Weaknesses:**

* **Osteochondrodysplasia:** Osteochondrodysplasia is a condition that affects Scottish Folds or a mix that contains Scottish Fold genes the most. All cats who have folded ears have this condition, but it affects the entire body instead of just the ears. The most common aspect of this is a stiff tail, wider at the base, less flexible than a normal tail due to the fusing of and size of the bones inside. Arthritis is a given with osteochondrodysplasia, though the speed at which it progresses depends on how many genes the cat has been given. One gene generally means arthritis develops slower, but two genes speed up development significantly. Osteochondrodysplasia is an autosomal dominant condition: that is, the cat only needs one gene from either parent to develop it. This condition, besides the thicker tail and folded ears, also affects the legs and spine. In a lot of cases, the legs tilt outwards slightly, and the bones inside are thicker and more fused. This is also the same with the cat’s spine: sometimes the cartilage and bones can get warped. Osteochondrodysplasia affects the cat’s desire to move around, as cats affected by this condition jump around and run less, as it probably causes them pain. If the arthritis is very severe, some cats get crippled and can’t move at all. Links: ‎ ‎ ‎‎https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/osteochondrodysplasia-in-cats?adlt=strict&toWww=1&redig=E4A4F677C5F441E998A2E00D70DF82C1 https://www.animalabs.com/shop/cats/scottish-fold-osteochondrodysplasia/#:~:text=Scottish%20Fold%20osteochondrodysplasia%20is%20an%20inherited%20bone%20and,Fold%20breed%20is%20specific%20by%20its%20causative%20mutation.?adlt=strict&toWww=1&redig=0082D93D88D44CFAB792432593069C18 https://www.ufaw.org.uk/cats/scottish-fold-osteochondrodysplasia?adlt=strict&toWww=1&redig=C0124C3DC027470FAB509316CC24D5F9
* **Memory:** Hellbenderkit absolutely despises anything that involves the use of her brain, as she isn't very good at it. She generally forgets most things, especially if they're important things, and remembers the most useless of information. Don't expect her to memorize any information you give her, unless you make lessons fun. Most cats assume Hellbenderkit plays dumb to be funny or annoying, but most times, she's genuine!
* **Swimming:** Only RiverClan cats know how to swim! Hellbenderkit, when thrown into a body of water, will most likely flounder ineffectively and spray water all over the place, only reaching the shore through sheer luck. Don't trust her around water- she'll most likely jump in, thinking that she'll be able to swim, and then immediately be proven otherwise as her lack of swim training shows itself.

## ❦ Life

### Kithood

* **Moon 1:** Nothing much happens. She's born, I guess. Spike's and Soft's parents abandon the two kits.
* **Moon 1:** The two siblings spend much of the next moon in darkness- hungry, cold, and confused. Somehow, they survive, subsisting on old or recently-dead prey.
* **Moon 2:** Spike and Soft are found by Buttonsaga and Baypaw, who take the kits in and give them their names, Hellbenderkit and Angelfishkit.
* **Moon 3:** Hellbenderkit socializes a bit, interacting with Buttercuphaven, Bimblekit, and Heatherchasm.
* **Moon 4:** Frightkit talks to Hellbenderkit; Angelfishkit has a sibling's talk.
* **Moon 5:** Nothing really happens, but she socializes more I guess.
* **Moon 6:** Terrorkit and Bayplunge interact with Hellbenderkit, and she gets her apprentice's name! Her mentor is Zenithmuse.

### Apprenticeship

* **Moon 7:**
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## ❦ Relationships

### Immediate Family:

* Angelfishmyth - Brother - Alive - @lavenjade - "We're a bit dishtant, late'y, bu' he'sh still the bes' brother I've eva' had. Not that I can compare 'im wiff any'on, since he'sh the on'y brother I've had. Heh."

### Adopted Family:

* Buttonsaga - Adopted Father - Alive - @monochromatiic - "We didn' talk much. I wish I had, though, and now I can't ever fix that. He left Thunde'Clan. I wish him well, I hope he'sh doin' good, whereve' he ish."

### Positive:

* Buttercuphaven - Friendly - Alive - @RainbowBite89 - "It'sh rea'y cool there'sh other cats that shpeak funny like me. And noone ever rea'y makes it a big deal!"
* Bayplunge - Friendly - Alive - @Crescent-Meep - "I remem'er when Bayplun' was shmall. I 'ope he doesn' miss Button'aga as much."

### Neutral:

* Heatherchasm - Acquaintance - Alive - @peaxhyskiies - "We've on'y talked once, so I don't know how to feel."
* Frightkit - Undecided - Alive - @feverruu - "...He'sh kin'a creepy. I wanna be friends, but.. he doesn't seem like the type to befrien' random people. He's rea'y thin, too, I won'er if he'th eatin' well?"
* Bim - Neutral - Alive - @ExistingAndConfused- - "He's kind of mean, but we were jusht kids back then. I forgive him."
* Terrorkit - Undecided - Alive - @spinning-colors - "Terrorkit is a fitting name. I don't rea'y like him, he's intimidatin'."

## ❦ Quotes

* 'It took a moment for her to register what was going on. Why were the trees warring on each other? Then she realized it was simply windy.'
* 'Fireflies? They didn’t sound nice. They sounded like winged bonfires- deadly, hot, and probably very spicy when eaten.'

## ❦ Gallery

Art by @r-ever-ieArt by @crystallinelotus--Art by @shibastarArt by @milkywhiskerz-Art by @lavenjadeArt by @crystallinelotus--Art by @milkywhiskerz-Art by @wyverlyn, edited by @crystallinelotus--

## ❦ Trivia

* The names Spike and Soft came from the siblings' fur, Hellbenderkit's being messy and swooping like spikes, Angelfishkit's coming from the fact that his fur is smooth and soft, like clouds.
* Hellbender is a Libra.
* Her birthstone/birthflower is an opal and rose, respectively.
* Hellbenderkit's MBTI is ESFP-A, temperament is Sanguine, and alignment is Chaotic Impure.
* A Hellbender is a species of salamander.
* Hellbenderkit suffers from osteochondrodysplasia.
* She has a lisp because she spent almost her entire childhood, the most crucial developmental phase, without communication besides her brother. Hellbenderkit has to learn how to interact with her environment all over again, leading to difficulties learning letters and pronunciations.