Josiah Kent -'Twig'
Name: Josiah Kent� better known as Twig Age: 15 Nationality: Australian-- raised by the English Rank: Ship hand, prospective midshipman Information: Twig is an orphan, found wandering around an Indian port when he was six. Was found waiting for outside of the local whorehouse by a navy mishipman. The fellow finally questioned Twig on what he was doing, and he simply shrugged in response, whispering a �dunno� to satisfy the peeved expression on the lad�s face. The young man was surprised by the clear English, having thought Twig an Indian because of his tanned skin and dirty face, and after questioning him about his parents- finding out that Twig had no idea where his family was and that his accent was plainly Australian- he resolved to take the boy back to his ship. He had been waiting on another man, but it didn't look like he was coming back to get him. Twig has since become quite attached to that midshipman, watched him get promoted to master�s mate, and now a lieutenant. He has managed to stick with Mr. Pullings since the time he was brought aboard, and is now serving as a reefer on the H.M.S. Surprise under Lucky Jack Aubrey. He is very friendly in regards to the crew, tends to display a small streak of devilish defiance that is good in a boy, and has earned the reputation of someone who enjoys to bend, if not break, the rules (a favorite being Article 29� he loves kissing � at least when the captain or the officers aren�t watching). Twig is a good friend to the captain�s steward, helping him cook every so often and stealing scraps. He loves to annoy Killick by kissing his cheek- and loves the steward�s �don�t ye d**n do tha again,� whine. He has also managed to peck Tom on the lips, but the poor lieutenant was quite oblivious to Twig�s flirtations, and took him as having some simple innocent fun. Twig is out to prove him wrong. This he did when he managed to get himself aboard the Sirena with Captain Angelo Torricelli-- the mysterios man from his past that rubbed Twig in all the right ways. Under Torricelli's guidance, Twig's heart is getting strong, as well as his will, and his passions. He's possessive, and likes to steal. His newest companions are Bacchus, Angelo's dog, and Dagfinn, master of the Sirena. Appearance: Josiah�s nickname explains all. He is tall for his age, with the promise of growing taller when he starts to hit his pubescent growth spurts- and is a bit under weight (and who isn�t in the navy?� captains excluded). His lanky profile earned him the name Twig from his messmates. His hair is a dirty blonde, bleached more towards the top from the exposure to the sun, but darker towards the tips. He ties his hair back into a braid in honor of his most favorite person, Killick. Twig has hazel eyes and a big grin. He also has the tendency to grasp his hands behind his back in mock innocence, bearing a tender smile and rosy red cheeks� such a stance is usually reserved for times in which he has done something that slights the Articles. He is manipulative and cute.
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