everything i do is justified

[attr=class,scroller]A gentle soul who longs to study Pokemon conservation, though school has never been his strong suit. He gambled his life's savings on a ticket to Johto, hoping to land a prestigious internship in a research lab- and proceeded to completely botch the interview. He's decided that academia just isn't for him and is trying to reinvent himself as a Ranger, changing the world one person at a time, or whatever. Still, he's having trouble feeling optimistic, and isn't quitting his day job any time soon.

FRIENDS // He's a shy, awkward mess in most social situations, so while he tries to be friendly, it doesn't always come easily to him. He tends to prioritize others over himself, so acquaintances are often one-sided. Close, meaningful friendships are rare, but deeply appreciated. He's kind and empathetic and makes a great shoulder to cry on, even if he's a bit of a mother hen.

ENEMIES // Raphael hates confrontation and will avoid it at all costs. He's easily bullied into submission, and others can take advantage of his forgiving nature to do so repeatedly with little retaliation. Even so, he doesn't tend to have strong opinions and thus doesn't attract many true enemies- though he does hold a longstanding grudge against bounty hunters in particular.

LOVERS // A Raphael in a relationship is a very, very clingy one. He's drawn to stronger personalities and will hang on their every word, which can be either flattering or smothering. It's rarely ended well for him in the past, not that it stops him from trying. He's not one for one night stands, but he also grows emotionally attached rather quickly, so maybe take that with a grain of salt.

WANTED // A more experienced Ranger to show him the ropes and help him gain confidence would be great! A rivalry (friendly or otherwise) with a young researcher might be interesting as well, he's still somewhat bitter about his failure. Other than that idk, feel free to hit me up!