Home Is Where The Hearth Is - A Hearth Application

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~About Me + Experience~ Hello there! I'm @Gryphonfire but you can call me either Birdie or Gryphon (either or, I don't really care all that much). I'm a high school junior who enjoys reading, drawing, and of course... writing. I've been roleplaying since long before I realized that scratch RPs were a thing (though admittedly, it is still quite a new revelation to me). First starting on google docs with my friends, then moving on to other websites to roleplay, and I eventually was led to Scratch by the same friend I started off on docs with! Admittedly TFC is new to me, Generations is where I got my start on Scratch! I've had several characters there in the past year: Goldfleck (elder at death), Victoryvestige (senior warrior at death), Morphopaw (nearly a warrior at death), and Forktailpaw (my current character in that RP). So now I'm looking to expand my roleplaying interests on scratch into TFC! ~Which Kit & Why?~ I will be applying for Hearth today! Admittedly, the first thing that drew me to him was his design and his name! I love the fire-like splotches on his design and the heart, which really interested me because hearths are considered to be the "heart" of a home and THAT got me thinking about the idea of a warm, loving type of character with a bit of a fiery streak and I just couldn't help myself! I already have so many possible ideas for him, and I believe this is the first time that a character has ever stuck out this much to me idea-wise (generally I'm more of a go with the flow type for characters, but THIS GUY I just have ideas!) ~Activity Level and Why I Should Get Hearth~ I'm an 8/10 on good weeks! During the school year, my activity level can change quite a bit, but I generally don't drop too far below an 8/10 (unless I am of course, sick (sobs in got sick as I was working on this application whyyy) or have a project to do). Why should I get Hearth? As I've mentioned, I've been roleplaying for some time now, which means that I've got quite the experience. I believe that, along with the amount of ideas I have for Hearth, makes me a good roleplayer for Hearth. Even with how vague the ideas may start out as, I always build up my characters' stories and lore, regardless of how few ideas I start out with for them. I'm also very active in gens, and I hope to be the same way for TFC. ~Personality~ (+) Warm-hearted, Affectionate, Gentle, Optimistic (=) Observant, Predictable, Expressive, Soft-spoken (-) Impulsive, Naive, Clingy, Nosy Just like his namesake, Hearth has a warm heart. whether it's to his own family or a cat he has just met, he can't help but show gentle kindness and compassion towards them. Everything he does is soft, from the way he speaks towards others to the way he treats his surroundings. He's not the type to bring out his claws for any reason without being provoked first and will use caution whenever he is dealing with anything that could be any bit fragile. He is very optimistic in his outlook of life, believing that everyone deserves a chance, regardless of who they are. This optimism unfortunately, leads to Hearth being a bit naive about the world. He truly believes that everyone will be kind if given the chance, which is, unfortunately for him, not entirely the case. Hearth is extremely affectionate towards other cats, especially his own family. He'll often snuggle close to his littermates or father and comb any leaves or whatnot out of their fur for them. This leads to him being more on the clingy side, often staying close to at least one member of his family rather than going off on his own. Also due to his clingy nature, he can often be found sticking his nose into others' business, regardless of whether or not they have invited him to be involved in whatever they are doing. He often does this impulsively, without thinking much of the consequences of it. He often takes other actions in a similar way, leaping first and thinking about it later. Despite his impulsivity, Hearth is actually quite a predictable cat. Sure, he on occasion will do something out of the blue, but his impulsive actions are more often than not leaping to help without asking/thinking first. Generally, he can be expected to take the same course of action, which often can be boiled down to "help them" or "offer comfort". Even when it's not within his "normal" actions, it can still be somewhat easy to predict him, as his expressions often tell more than just his words do. He never tries to hide how he feels, wearing his heart right on his chest for everyone to see. Hearth, when he's not actively doing anything he considers important, can often be found observing what others are doing. He finds it fascinating to consider why others might take the actions they choose to take.