He's a very hard and dedicated worker even as a rookie - you won't find him slacking off; even if later on this intense worth ethic leads to him pushing beyond his limits as the thorns takes hold. He's very meticulous about how he dresses, how he acts and the image he projects because he wants to prove he belongs and is a top-class reaper. Compassionate and selfless, he finds it easy to empathize with those he reaps; often becoming upset/emotional to the point of tears and anger. He adores children and is perfectly content to reap them; treating them as if they were his own children when they pass.
He doesn't want special treatment or to burden anyone, taking great pains to make himself seem perfectly capable - especially in light of his newly acquired illness his desire to be seen and treated just like everyone else rather than someone to be pitied and coddled has become all the more intense. He has a higher level of care for others than himself - IE he will put others ahead of himself often taking on additional duties (writing/correcting others reports, taking reaps when children are involved, tidying up) - he also often provides a listening ear/ kind word/ life advice in the form of notes tucked away with his co-workers things.
As of yet, only William is aware of his condition RE- The Thorns. Alan tries to do his best to hide it as stated above but it has slowly started to become apparent something is - off/not quite right - in small ways. He waves it off as 'overwork' but that excuse only holds out so long.
Grell is his unofficial shopping buddy and yes they do gossip. William is something of a role model to him and has Alan's upmost respect. Ronald has officially been adopted by Alan - full stop. That is his rookie and he will mom at him - even more than he fusses after the others. He is 'mom friend' of the Reaper Family and he is Happy to take that role. He's very passionate about caring for the others even if that means he has to give them some 'tough love' - anything he does, even lectures or the occasional passionate argument with anyone(even if his demeanor is usually one of calm, understanding patience) is usually from a place of love and a desire to keep them safe/out of trouble or danger.
As for Eric - Eric was his mentor; still is but Alan isn't as much as a trainee as he was before now they're closer to equals. Eric often does things that get on Alan's nerves or that he finds mildly distressing - unbuttoning his collar, leaving his tie undone. It makes him flustered and he lectures Eric as a result. Honestly, Alan has only just started to understand his feelings but he likely won't act on them since they work together and it would be inappropriate.
Mortal Life (these are vague AF sorry about that) - He was sickly at first even as a child; likely born too early or from lack - His mother was a hand-sewer/seamstress who did simple mending and washing - Father was likely MIA or Dead - As a mortal he had one blue eye one green; causing him to be shunned by most people -- This lead to him becoming a sin eater --- which in turn lead to him eventually taking his own life (likely done via poison/pills) as he learned the sins/evil acts of some of these people; some of them were truly and utterly reprehensible causing him Guilt and distress at his perceived part in allowing them to go to heaven
Tid bits: - Flowers & plants are his favorite things; he likes growing then and learning out then "Language of Flowers" and things like other uses for them - He loves to cook and bake; he absolutely brings treats and snacks even packing Lunches for his main co-workers - His idea of a good time is a stroll in a garden or sitting with tea and a good book -- Guilty pleasure reads kids books and romances - The bolo tie was a gift he was given after graduating the academy (from a professor) -- the original bolo didn't have a skull it had a green stone/glass --- this stone was shattered/damaged during the incident when Alan got the Thorns - While Alan himself doesn't drink all the pubs in London likely know who he is and his number because of Eric and Ronald - if they get too drunk, cause trouble he's the one to come get them/handle things. -- Same for bars.
The Thorns (Symptoms) - Headaches - Muscle aches/Cramps & Muscle Weakness - Bruising - Chest pain (vise like squeezing/wheezing/shortness of breath/pained labored breathing) - Coughing up blood - Nausea - Hallucinations (auditory and visual) - Tiredness/Fatigue/Restlessness/Drowsiness - Irritability - Fevers/Chills - Appetite loss - Hoarse voice/Laryngitis - Dizziness - Balance and Coordination issues - Confusion/Being disoriented/Word confusion - Blackouts/Fainting - Worsening vision (Issues even with his glasses) - Memory issues (Which he usually subverts with his journal and post-it notes) - More likely to have injuries (sprains, pulled muscles, broken bones)
Alan stuff
He doesn't want special treatment or to burden anyone, taking great pains to make himself seem perfectly capable - especially in light of his newly acquired illness his desire to be seen and treated just like everyone else rather than someone to be pitied and coddled has become all the more intense. He has a higher level of care for others than himself - IE he will put others ahead of himself often taking on additional duties (writing/correcting others reports, taking reaps when children are involved, tidying up) - he also often provides a listening ear/ kind word/ life advice in the form of notes tucked away with his co-workers things.
As of yet, only William is aware of his condition RE- The Thorns. Alan tries to do his best to hide it as stated above but it has slowly started to become apparent something is - off/not quite right - in small ways. He waves it off as 'overwork' but that excuse only holds out so long.
Grell is his unofficial shopping buddy and yes they do gossip. William is something of a role model to him and has Alan's upmost respect. Ronald has officially been adopted by Alan - full stop. That is his rookie and he will mom at him - even more than he fusses after the others. He is 'mom friend' of the Reaper Family and he is Happy to take that role. He's very passionate about caring for the others even if that means he has to give them some 'tough love' - anything he does, even lectures or the occasional passionate argument with anyone(even if his demeanor is usually one of calm, understanding patience) is usually from a place of love and a desire to keep them safe/out of trouble or danger.
As for Eric - Eric was his mentor; still is but Alan isn't as much as a trainee as he was before now they're closer to equals. Eric often does things that get on Alan's nerves or that he finds mildly distressing - unbuttoning his collar, leaving his tie undone. It makes him flustered and he lectures Eric as a result. Honestly, Alan has only just started to understand his feelings but he likely won't act on them since they work together and it would be inappropriate.
Mortal Life (these are vague AF sorry about that)
- He was sickly at first even as a child; likely born too early or from lack
- His mother was a hand-sewer/seamstress who did simple mending and washing
- Father was likely MIA or Dead
- As a mortal he had one blue eye one green; causing him to be shunned by most people
-- This lead to him becoming a sin eater
--- which in turn lead to him eventually taking his own life (likely done via poison/pills) as he learned the sins/evil acts of some of these people; some of them were truly and utterly reprehensible causing him Guilt and distress at his perceived part in allowing them to go to heaven
Tid bits:
- Flowers & plants are his favorite things; he likes growing then and learning out then "Language of Flowers" and things like other uses for them
- He loves to cook and bake; he absolutely brings treats and snacks even packing Lunches for his main co-workers
- His idea of a good time is a stroll in a garden or sitting with tea and a good book
-- Guilty pleasure reads kids books and romances
- The bolo tie was a gift he was given after graduating the academy (from a professor)
-- the original bolo didn't have a skull it had a green stone/glass
--- this stone was shattered/damaged during the incident when Alan got the Thorns
- While Alan himself doesn't drink all the pubs in London likely know who he is and his number because of Eric and Ronald - if they get too drunk, cause trouble he's the one to come get them/handle things.
-- Same for bars.
The Thorns (Symptoms)
- Headaches
- Muscle aches/Cramps & Muscle Weakness
- Bruising
- Chest pain (vise like squeezing/wheezing/shortness of breath/pained labored breathing)
- Coughing up blood
- Nausea
- Hallucinations (auditory and visual)
- Tiredness/Fatigue/Restlessness/Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Fevers/Chills
- Appetite loss
- Hoarse voice/Laryngitis
- Dizziness
- Balance and Coordination issues
- Confusion/Being disoriented/Word confusion
- Blackouts/Fainting
- Worsening vision (Issues even with his glasses)
- Memory issues (Which he usually subverts with his journal and post-it notes)
- More likely to have injuries (sprains, pulled muscles, broken bones)