yarrow odis batt the ravenclaw
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batt is a blend of intensity, kindness, and insecurity, all powered by powerful ambition. he's undeniably a massive nerd-- highly knowledgable about his favorite topics and novels. he spends hours absorbed into whatever fascinates him. when he opens up, he's full of a passion that's almost admirable, but most of the time, batt appears ordinary.
his passion calls for insecurity. while kind-hearted and emoathetic, he comes off as a bit unsettling. his love for everything, really, can be overwhelming and make him seem like a lot to handle. but he takes that in as much pride as he can. he's learned to like being the weird one and has spun it into a small rebellion against the norm and a shield for his insecurity, he's worry he'll overwhelm everyone around him
batt has learned being reserved and creepy prevents people from getting too close. he spews eerie facts and mention disturbing topics until people get the hint. it acts like a protective layer, a ward.
he's not mean by any means, though. batt goes out of his way to be kind and nice to people. even though he lacks advice, he's a good listener and will sit through the problems of his few friends. the lucky few who managed to get past that protective layer are loved by batt.
batt has moments where he feels less than others or out of place. he has massive dreams that are likely impossible and has goals that don't exactly need magic. his thirst for knowledge gets too much even for him, and all his hopes seem stupid sometimes. batt doubts himself often and debates quitting at least once a month.
batt, against his wishes, has an appearance that draws minimal attention, though way more than he wants. standing at 5'11", batt has a lithe and agile frame with lean muscle that gives off the impression of graceful strength rather than bulk. he seems often ghostly with how he can stand out one moment and blend in the next
his most defining feature is his short, white hair. it's cut neatly with a slightly tousled look that shows his careless, just-woke-up attitude. it somehow sticks apart from his skin, which is just as pale and adds to the ghostly effect. his complexion is a soft alabaster with dark freckles along his nose, cheeks, neck, and shoulders, giving his face some warmth amid an otherwise cool palette.
his eyes are a pale grey, and in the right light, they look silver. his gaze is intense most of the time, always focused on something, but there's always a bashful manner to them. his eyelashes match his hair and blend in with his face, making him always look curiously wide-eyed and vulnerable. in specific lighting, his eyelashed disappear alltogether and just make him look creepy. his face shape in general is rather mascule and squared.
he has light scarring on his shoulders and elebows, only visible if you're up close. his front teeth are oddly sharp, and he has a visible tooth gap he honestly adores. batt's hands are just as long and nimble as he is with lighter freckles on the backs of them.
the way batt dresses mirrors his personality. he wears mostly black and dark greys with white and blue as an accent. he layers most of the time, collars shirts and simple vests over it. his shirts are always a little loose to make himself seem bigger then he really is, so he's often in long-sleeved shirts. he sticks to fitted pants, though, with tons and tons of pockets. he loves belts and switches them out daily to match his outfits
batt wears a ton of necklaces. maybe too many. he has a variety on at all times that change every other week or so. there's one that he never takes off, a black cord necklace that's frayed and aged. it's a keepsake.
the ravenclaw is very minimal when it comes to expressions. his eyes and hands do most of the talking for him since they're the most intense parts. there's always a spark of curiosity and intellect in every glance, betraying a mind always active, always thinking. most believe he is minimal in expressions because he is half in the present and half in a reality far, far stranger
nathan gray :: best friend :: a social hufflepuff boy :: they met on the train ride to hogwarts during 2nd year. they clicked instantly over their mutual interests, books, and never left each other's side. they're called the fox twins a lot because of similar they are and their mutual fox-like personality
harvey mckinnon :: close friend, love interest :: a strange gryffindor boy :: they met through nathan in 3rd year and found a lot of comfort in each other. they're both weird and overwhelming people who mellow each other out. they were best friends at one point, but very different schedules later in life drew them apart a little. batt is still heads over heels for him, though
pandora rosier :: close friend :: when nathan introduced batt to all of his friends, pandora and him connect very very fast. they took comfort in each other and are around each other a lot
evan rosier :: good friend :: since the rosier twins are glued at the hip, batt has warmed up to evan, too. they're not the closest but they both enjoy each other's company. evan knows batt's social battery better than himself and talks for him when he's drained.
regulus black :: friend :: regulus and batt aren't too close either, but they get along for nathan. their interests and personalities are similar, so there's some connection and a lot of mutual respect.