Percival "Percy" Palomo

(a.k.a. The Angel)

Personality

While he doesn’t mean to be, Percival is a bit of a loner. He grew up fairly isolated, he made his way through life mostly isolated… He finds himself most comfortable in his own solitude most of the time, though he doesn’t truly want it. He tends not to talk often due to his lack of social experience- and while he certainly seems dismissive at first, he’s usually mentally panicking over what to say, and struggling with the environment around him. When overwhelmed, he gets irritable, which can definitely be a problem since he can get fairly snappy or otherwise short with people. He doesn’t take shit. He’s somewhat prone to panic attacks and other bouts of anxiety and discomfort in social situations. Typically, he looks perpetually exhausted due to his powers- rarely getting over three or four hours of sleep.
When finally out of his shell (or otherwise trying his best), Percy can be a fairly charismatic individual. He’s good at rallying people, and can be quite sweet and thoughtful. He’s surprisingly sensitive… Maybe due to the full brunt of emotions he has to sense on a daily basis. He likes joking around with people, taking every opportunity for a pun if he can. He’s an optimist, but not the wisest when it comes to common sense. He’s got a filter, though, and a decent read of most around him due to his abilities. He’s smart- but only book-smart. Other than things he’s truly passionate about, he seems to have difficulty focusing due to his abilities. Due to this, he’s fairly good at spur-of-the-moment decisions, though he lacks the ability or experience to be a fantastic planner.

Evo Abilities

Pather

Rank: 3
Powers: Telepathy, Empathy

Examples of Type 1 Actions

Basic: Percy can detect anyone’s surface thoughts as well as their emotions simply by being within a 350 foot radius of them. However, he cannot completely control what he can detect- simply passively hearing everyones’ thoughts and feeling everyones’ emotions. The base level of his abilities are exhausting for him, and most of his energy is put towards attempting to hold the flood of information at bay- though even this doesn’t completely work. Peoples’ thoughts overwhelm him easily- and he’s prone to nosebleeds due to this- which can weaken his secondary power since he loses blood fairly often. He has difficulty reading other Pathers’ minds, finding them quieter than most other peoples’.
Minor: Percy can focus specifically on one person’s deeper thoughts (Think thoughts they had within the last few days) and emotions within a 250 foot radius. If they're a Pather, he can use this energy to read their surface thoughts. He can also create a link to speak within one person’s mind as long as they're under 300 feet away. The energy used in this ability is taken up by making the initial mental link to use these abilities. The link is broken if he either decides to drop it, or they wander over half a mile away.
Normal: With effort, Percy can delve even deeper into someones’ mind, reading deeper secrets, or information they might not have thought of recently. He can also use this energy towards keeping up mental communication with a person over half a mile away, more energy needing to be used to keep up the link every quarter-mile after that.

Individual

Rank: 2
Powers: Flight, Healing

Examples of Type 2 Actions

Basic: Percy can fly! He has a pair of wings that allow him to do so, and he has little trouble actually doing so. His blood is a stunning shimmering silver, much like his horns. Along with allowing him to heal quicker, his blood can be used to accelerate others’ healing. Due to this ability, he makes blood quicker than other people, making him less likely to bleed out. Generally, he flies around 15 mph per five miles without much effort
Minor: With a little bit of blood (think a ml or two), he can heal minor wounds, such as cuts and bruises. With effort, he can fly up to 25 mph per five miles.
Normal: With a vial of blood (8.5 ml), he can heal deeper cuts for others- such as preventing them from needing stitches. This can heal down to the bone. While it does give little strain, he can fly around 40 mph per five miles if needed.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Percy is a perpetually tired-looking- though stunningly handsome- young man with pale skin and stark white hair. He has piercing icy blue eyes, though they’re dulled by perpetual exhaustion. He wears a set of silvery wire-rimmed glasses about 90% of the time, only occasionally putting contacts on. His overall build is slender- clearly meant for flight, though surprisingly muscular. He stands at 5’11”, with well-exercised lean muscles. He’s dappled with various scars.
His body is flecked with small, opalescent white feathers, especially so along his shoulders and spine. Some feathers are interspersed in his hair and close to his ears, though they don’t seem to grow too many other places. He has a set of massive white wings tipped with silver that often drag slightly on the ground due to their size, and his exhaustion. To act as a rudder in the air, he also has a somewhat lengthy, slender, feathered tail that also drags behind him. He has a set of silvery horns on his head that curl around and meet each other- looking almost like a halo.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

It was a quiet, chilly New York night when Percival came into the world. His parents, two very prestigious political figures, had been expecting a completely normal child after years and years of trying. One can only imagine how surprised the Pulitzers were when their child, meant to be perfect in every way, came out with wings and a tail. Where Mary Pulitzer fell in love right away, Preston Pulitzer was rather taken aback by the sight of his child- an Evo. Percy came out weak, small, and sobbing, immediately taken away by doctors, who- with a subtle exchange of money from his parents- hid him away in a private area of the NICU, out of the eyes of the press.
Percy grew up sheltered and hidden away on the Pulitzer family estate in Manhattan, though it was never clear if his being hidden was for his own sake, or to maintain his parents’ image in the eyes of the public. He was a very sensitive child, often crying and complaining about voices and thoughts he couldn’t control. His sobbing was something that his parents had difficulty handling, his father often losing his temper at the young boy, and his mother losing sleep attempting to soothe her son to the best of her ability. There were repeated visits to the doctor- attempts to figure out what was wrong with him. Eventually, they learned that he was a telepath and an empath- an incredibly powerful one. However, he was still unable to hold any of that power back from overwhelming his still-developing mind. That became yet another reason to keep him out of the eyes of the press.
Apart from that, he did have a relatively good upbringing. His parents got him enrolled in online school at a young age, citing his issues socially as a reason to keep him home. Percy was a calm, sweet child- often appearing tired due to the mental strain of his abilities, but known to be grounded and relaxed compared to others his age. It made him easy to raise. While his curiosity was unmatched, he found happiness in books, TV shows, and movies, growing to become someone who loved doing things like writing his own stories and chatting with online friends. He got into art early on, and was a very creative child- having fun making little trinkets and things with what shiny objects seemed to attract him, as well as drawing.
However, not all was perfect. Percy was well aware of the wedge his Evo status drove between his parents. His mother loved him dearly, and so did his father… In a way. Preston was concerned with the family’s image, as well as losing their wealth due to Percy being an Evo. Countless times did Percy overhear (whether being in the same room, or within the vicinity where he could detect their thoughts) his parents arguing over him. His father was insistent about at least getting his wings and tail removed- and only doubled down on this insistence when Percy’s horns began to come in. His mother was against doing anything like that to her- or any- child. The press continued to question why Percy hadn’t appeared publicly, even at birth. It was no secret Mary had a child- but who that child was- that was the mystery. Very quickly, they found themselves under a ton of stress concerning their son, unsure of what to do.
Little did they know, what to do would be decided for them.
It was a completely normal day. Percy was around twelve years old, playing in the estate’s garden unsupervised. If you asked him what he was doing, chances are he wouldn’t even be able to remember. All he does know is that he looked up at a tree bordering the estate and the outside world- and wanting to spread his wings for once, Percy jumped at the opportunity given to him- quite literally. The little boy scaled a tree- and flapped his wings, quickly taking off into the sky beyond.
It didn’t take long for him to get spotted in New York of all places- let alone his parents noticing he was gone. Not to mention, the countless minds beyond the walls of the estate quickly overwhelmed him- especially due to their mixed reactions upon seeing him. He was found by police in an alleyway, partially curled up, shivering, missing feathers, and attempting to hide away from the world using his wings. It took his parents even longer to pick him up, his father starting yet another argument about his status. Initially, Preston was worried about claiming him, only out of fear of what that would do for their reputation. His mother convinced Preston otherwise. The entire situation distanced Preston even more from his son- and finally pulled Percy into the public eye.
The reactions from the media were mixed at best. Some thought him to be proof that the Pulitzers supported Evo rights, which already divided people- though both pro-Evos and anti-Evo people had a problem with the situation. Those who were pro-Evo pointed out that they had hid him for years- not allowing him contact with the outside world- so, he was proof that they were anti-Evo. Those who were anti-Evo pointed out that he might’ve been hidden away, but they still kept a child like that in their home. And with his powers now out in the public for all to see after being hidden for years, that meant they were keeping a possible threat in the middle of NYC.
The media whirlwind led to the rest of Percy’s teenage life being full of constant verbal and social assault, not to mention him constantly being accosted with questions about his upbringing and life. It was overwhelming, especially so to someone already prone to anxiety. While he managed to tough it out, his adolescence was less than happy, filled with arguments with his father, overhearing disagreements between his parents, and having to deal with paparazzi. It also resulted in the death of his social life- the heavy pressure from media, as well as an increasingly tense relationship with his father resulted in a worsening mental state for Percy. He only grew more and more anxious, unfortunately- and his mental barriers breaking down slightly caused his powers to only grow more, going haywire at the drop of a hat. Nosebleeds worsened, his insomnia grew, and his headaches grew worse due to a combination of sleep deprivation, the growth of his horns, and his powers.
When he was eighteen, the next wild event in his life occurred.
In the middle of the night, upon finally getting sleep, Percy was abducted from his home in Manhattan and woke up elsewhere- with a heavy fee to get him back. Negotiations started, but Percy went through hell in the meantime at the hand of his captors, evils terrible enough that he still refuses to think about them. Eventually, he was taken back home, but the damage had been done. Percy was in a worse state than ever, both physically and mentally. He became even more irritable, snapping at his father’s snide comments instead of letting them wash over him. He shelled out some of his allowance to learn how to fight- and began to keep a gun on him at all times, prepared in a pinch to defend himself.
Things escalated in the Pulitzer manor- neither of his parents understanding the extent of Percy’s trauma. His mother tried her best, but could only offer him so much support. He and Preston fought more and more- until a final fight resulted in Percy gathering up what belongings and money he had, and storming out of the house, turning his back on his parents and heritage in the process, including the family’s seemingly endless funds..
Percy moved south, hearing about New Victoria and their protection of Evos. Out of concern, he changed his name legally to hide his presence in New Victoria in an attempt to escape the press. He settled on his own in an apartment, and later attempted to pursue journalism from the comfort of his home, due to his Evo status. He has trouble going much of anywhere that isn’t explicitly safe for Evos, but he seems to manage rent between writing, art commissions, and what little money he had leftover from what he brought with him. He’s doing his best on his own, but it’s definitely not easy- and truthfully, he’d much rather be meeting people.

Gender Identity

Trans male

Sexuality

Homosexual

Education

Currently enrolled in online college. He’s a history major.

Employment

Online Journalist, Author, Professional Bird™

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

“Yeah, sure. Just… Just lemme nap first...”

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Skills: Good under pressure, Very book-smart, Easily relates to others, Guns, Stealth

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: Quiet, Libraries, Books, Learning stuff, Flowers, Sleep, Shiny things, Nighttime
Dislikes: Crowded areas, Anything messy, Romantic movies, PDA that isn’t his own, His wings or horns being touched, Dark places, Hot days, People messing with him

Vices & Personality flaws

Prone to headaches and nosebleeds from his pather abilities, Percy has serious issues focusing due to the constant flow of thoughts and emotions from others. He sometimes has difficulty differentiating his own emotions and thoughts from others’ when delving too long (Around half EP). When overwhelmed (When his EP drops to zero), he loses the ability to hold others’ thoughts back to a certain degree- and the full brunt of others’ thoughts and emotions will hit him, almost like ripping down a dam. This often causes him to shut down or otherwise panic.

Social

Family Ties

Two parents, both alive, currently living in NYC.

Wealth & Financial state

Seriously lacking. He’s lower class.

Alignment

Neutral Good

Date of Birth

November 5, 2000

Year of Birth

2000 CE 21 Years old

Birthplace

New York, New York

Pronouns

He/Him

Eyes

Gold

Hair

White

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

White

Height

5’11”

Author

Sol

Other Nicknames

Perce, Pigeon, Chicken

Evos Identity

Known, though not voluntarily

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio