Tolosa Olentzero [D10]

Tolosa Olentzero
Age: 12 years old
Gender: Female
District/Area: District 10
Appearance:

I know I don't look like too much, just a gangly little twelve year old with the ruddiest of brown hair. I'm not that pretty, and I'm not tall like the girls that are pretty. My older brother, he's way taller than me, and he's tough. He's had to be, I s'pose, but I sure wish I could be more like him. I look fragile, and well, I guess I sort of am. I'm too skinny, with next to no muscle, and that isn't too productive working on a farm like we do. I keep my hair pretty short because it's easier to take care of, but I sure wish it could be long and flowy like a princess'. At least I always have a pretty nice tan, what with running around outside all the time. I don't burn too bad, which is a good thing, because I'm always in the sun.

I'm not overly girly or anything, but I like to play dress up sometimes. I know it's not really practical, but dresses are so pretty and sometimes I like to dress like a princess. I guess since I'm already talking like a prissy girl I can tell you that I think my best feature is my eyes. They're really blue, which is different than Cachimorro's, and I like people with blue eyes. I think they're pretty. Other than that, though, I blend into the crowd, and usually I'm okay with that.

Personality:

I know life is serious a lot of the time, but I like to have fun. I like colors, and pretty things. Sure, they aren't always practical, but there has to be more to life than just living, right? I don't see why there's any reason to not enjoy yourself. 'Specially when it could be cut short at any time. I think the important thing is to enjoy yourself, 'cause it kind of seems like a waste otherwise, don't it? Worrying has it's place, but if you worry too much...Well, you don't help anybody.

Family is important, too. If there's one thing my brother taught me it's that. He's given up everything for us, 'cause we're too young to take care of ourselves. That's real responsibility. Dunno if I could do it myself, but I love Cachimorro for it. He's a good guy. He goes through too much trouble, really. I try to stay out of trouble, 'cause with Zorion the way he is, Cachimorro don't need anymore. It's hard sometimes, though, 'cause I wanna be able to do stuff. I know it makes Cachi worry sometimes, but I'm twelve now and that's old enough. I take care of Leita sometimes and I like that well enough. It's nice to know someone needs you around for stuff. Maybe someday I'll be someone's mom, and I like that idea, but not for a long time.

I do get testy sometimes, when I don't get my own way. I've been called sassy before. I think that's a nice way of putting it, but I don't think I'm too bad. Just don't like to be told what to do too much, but who does? I'm not too good with hard work, either. Maybe that makes me lazy, but I do my share. There's just some things I can't do, and that's not my fault. I do like animals, though. Maybe too much, 'cause I know we can't afford to keep pets around but sometimes I wish we could, you know? Be nice to have some more company, even though I do love my family. It still gets lonely sometimes.

History:

We're pretty poor, to be perfectly honest. Oh, we have enough for food and medicine but there's not a whole lot of excess. It's not so bad, I guess, but sometimes I remember playing princess and now I realize that isn't how life is. Not that I find life to be bad, not at all. It's fun, you just gotta know what to do with it, and I try to make the most of my days. Books and stuff aren't for me, I'd rather be outside, with the animals and in the sunlight. Sometimes I feel sort of like a flower 'cause I need to be out in the sun just as much as they do. It's vital. Being inside is sort of like being trapped sometimes. I don't like it.

I got my two big brothers, Zorion and Cachimorro, and then my little sister, Leita. We all get along for the most part, but Zorion's not all right, if you know what I mean. It's not his fault, and Cachi takes care of him, so it's okay, but it makes everything harder than it would be. I know Cachi would do anything for us, though. He really is the only real adult we have, and he's not really even an adult. See, momma died having Leita and then daddy died, too. That's when stuff started getting harder, 'cause running the farm is hard work. I can't do much around, but I like to help feed the cows sometimes. Mostly I do house work. I don't mind. It's the least I can do, and it keeps me busy.

I like to stay busy, you see, 'cause when I don't, I have to spend more time 'round Zorion and I just...I know he's my brother and all, and I love him, and he can't help how he's the way he is, but he's hurt me before. And I can't tell anyone 'bout that, 'cause he don't know he's done wrong and he don't deserve to get punished for it. I just try and always have Cachi around when I'm with Zorion. Still, it feels like a huge weight in my chest, living with the elephant in the room. Makes me wonder if maybe I'm doing something wrong, or maybe I deserve to get hurt, which seems crazy but...I dunno. Even telling Cachi is sketchy, 'cause he might not believe me. Or maybe he will, and then what happens to Zorion? So I'll just keep quiet, and I'll protect Leita, too. Maybe this is my cross to bear, like Cachi has to work the farm and Leita will someday realize it's sorta her fault momma died.

Codeword: Odair
Comments/Other:

FC is Joey King
Palette is Newly Risen Moon Here