Hawthorn Shay Talbot

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The Basics

Name: Hawthorn Shay Talbot
Nicknames: Shay, this is what people typically address him as with the exception of his mother, and his sisters when he's pissed them off.
Age: 25
Orientation:
For the most part Shay's sexual identity is just that, sexual. He doesn't pay much attention to all the different labels that come with things, and doesn't put a title to himself either. 
He likes the people he likes and that's enough for him.
Shay currently isn't very interested in relationships but it doesn't mean he doesn't care for his lovers, he's just not to comfortable putting a name or a claim on someone. He doesn't do random hookups and can always be counted on to call/text back, as well as to simply be there when he is needed. 

Desired Rank/Job: He does not have a permanent job, he does seasonal work for his mom and sisters, such as working for Ivy at events, and as a receptionist at Willow's salon, and helping his mother sell and make new products.
Powers:

Fear Inducement/Manipulation-

Essentially, Shay's ability is to create fear in a person and then to manipulate the level of fear that he has instilled.

The ability is mental, and takes its basis on manipulating the way the brain interprets and sends stimuli. The bulk of the influence is done within the amygdala of the brain, which is where the brain decides what is feels about a stimuli. Shay's ability tells amygdala to feel fear and thus every symptom and reaction is identical to the way a person would feel if they weren't under the effect of Shay's ability.

Though his ability seems very powerful it is not without its limits. The most foremost of these being the time limit and range limit. Shay studied at Hammel and achieved excellent control over his ability, though this was not without an extreme amount of effort on his part, but no amount of training could increase the maximum amount of time for his ability past five minutes without risking great physical and emotional harm. Though, despite the cap being five minutes, it is very hard for him to push past three and a half minutes without him also experiencing mild levels of fear and panic.

The range limit on Shay's power is a circular area of effect within a seven foot radius in every direction.

Apart from these obvious restrictions there are a few that can not be assumed, such as: his power does not effect non-humans, metas with mental based powers are resilient or completely immune, and those that are not prone to fear remain so. In elaboration, mental abilities typically strengthen along with the brain and so they typically have better mental strength. Because Shay's ability travels the same channels as natural fear those who do not have much of a reaction over fear or fear stimuli will remain unaffected to the level they usually do. Conversely, those who are typically weak to fear or have phobias will react more easily to his ability.

The highest level of fear he can manipulate to is a phobic level, and even this causes great strain on him.

Sadly, Shay experiences a few permanent side effects from his ability. Aside from the instense nausea he experiences from both its use and any attempt to push his limits he also has developed a form of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Nightmare disorder.

The amygdala is also in control over anxiety, and even though it is situated in a different part of it when Shay did not have full control over his ability this part of the limbic system became overstimulated and resulted in him developing these disorders that he continues to struggle with.

Play By: Max Irons

The Details

Hair Color: Light brown
Eye Color: Blue-green
Any Piercings? no
Any Tattoos? None yet, but he's definitely considering them
Any Scars? No scars with any amount of traumatic history. A few here and there from rough housing as a child and several more on his arms from helping his mother with her rose bushes.
General Appearance:
Shay has a very distinctive face structure, a square face that was coined by his mother and shared by all his siblings and a strong jawline that has been the signature of males in his family for several years.
His eyes are soft and turned down at the outside in a way that makes him appear kind and approachable and works to disguise that inner spark of mischief. He keeps his hair just long enough to muss up or spike if he feels so inclined but never long enough to obscure any of his facial features.

He is about 6'2", shorter than his father but easily the tallest of his siblings, his weight fluctuates between healthy and underweight depending on his anxiety and stress levels.

Shay is a very fashionable man, he loves to shop and is often his sisters' first choice to take with them due to his good taste. His typical casual outfits almost always consist of slim it jeans or khakis and a light casual jacket.

He isn't a very social person, and doesn't like being approached and his posture definitely demonstrates this. He hold himself in a way that is very closed off to others but shows that he comfortable with himself.



Personality: 
 Shay is a man with as many contradictions as the mythology of his namesake might suggest. He is seen in two very different lights by those around him. Those that don't fall under a category of family, friend. or lovers see him as a jerk. He doesn't bother with, or rather disregards the existence of them entirely, niceties and doesn't see much use in pretending to enjoy idle conversation. His humor is stark and crude and he doesn't soften his words for a stranger's sake.

    For those stubborn of will it easily becomes apparent that he doesn't neccessarily have ill will towards a person, and will even (begrudgingly) console someone who is visibly upset, and can really just be seen as being the little brother you never asked for.

    He knows how to push people's buttons and doesn't shy away from doing so, which can make some people quite angry or irritated but those who know him are simply used to it.

    His kinder side is reserved only for famly and lovers, his friends can see glimpses of this considering how exuberant he can get with them. But the very understanding, sweet side of Shay is something saved only for those with the more intimate relationships with him.

    He is still teasing and lovingly combative towards his family, he is also very warm and cuddly with them. He will talk to them about their lives very seriously and will try to help them in any way he can. The same with his lovers, he will get as involved in their lives as is comfortable for both of them and supports them wholly.

Your Vices

Likes: 
- Home cooked meals
- Being with his family
- The smell of fresh turned dirt and plants
- Being outside
- Rain
- Deep, almost raspy sounding voices (on both men and women)
- Pushing people's buttons
- Being taller than those around him, he has on occassion decided he didn't liked someone based solely on the fact that they were taller than him,
- Compliments ( he has a big enough ego as is though)
- Singing (ironically off key of course) while he works
-Pissing his sisters off
-Not wearing pants

Dislikes: 
- Ultimatums, Shay is the kind of guy that will do anything you ask him to (if he likes you) but the second he is told to do it he most assuredly will not. Even if it is beneficial to him to do so.
- Feeling useless, he is physically incapable of certain things after the wreck and it really frustrates him to feel idle or helpless.
- Physical Therapy, it only serves as a reminder that he is so much weaker what he used to be, and that others are surpassing him so easily.
- His counseling sessions, yes they help, but he just hates the idea that he has to go them.
- When Ivy calls his outbursts of frustration with himself 'fits', she's gotten a few clay pots launched at her head for this.
- Driving
- Being in a car for extended periods of time
- Being nice to people he dislikes, apparently the fact that he doesn't like most people doesn't give him the right to be mean to all of them.
- Grape/Cherry flavored anything

Strengths: 
- When it comes to someone he cares about (ie. family, friends, lovers) he is there for them 100%. To others he may seem prickly and rude, but to those he thinks matters they know his heart can extend to unfathomable love and care.
- Though he chooses not to act on it, Shay can be very empathetic and comforting, but he usually chooses not to follow those instincts unless it is a rather serious situation.
- Knowledgeable about uses, medicinal or otherwise, of plants
Weaknesses: 
- Absolutely atrocious with first impressions
- Fickle
- Easily frustrated/Moody
- Completely absent of an alcohol tolerance

Fears:
- Ever since his car accident, Shay has been afraid of getting into cars. He has gotten better over the last couple of years, and can now (anxiously) drive a car around Pilot Ridge. It is still very hard for him to leave the city limits, and will only do so if he is a passenger and the person who is driving is someone he trusts.

Secret: 
Shay fears, but doesn't divulge it, that some day his injuries from the accident may limit his movement even more so than now, or that some day he may be forced to use a wheelchair.

Family Ties

Father: Terry James Talbot- Currently a Pschology Professor at the University of Vermont (53, Meta-Sleep Inducement)
Mother: Laurel Elizabeth Talbot- Sells herbal remedies and other organic products from home. (51, Non-Meta)
Siblings:

- Ivy Leighanne Talbot (29, Meta) Operates a Catering Company

- Willow Maeve Talbot (27, Meta) Salon Owner

- Reed Alden Talbot (26, Non-Meta) Independent Contractor

- Holly Moira Talbot (22, Non-Meta, twins with Hazel) College Student

- Hazel Erin Talbot (22, Meta, twins with Holly) College Student

- Alder Lee Talbot (19, Meta) Chef for Ivy's company


Any Other Important People: Jessi, the six year old family Blue Merle Border Collie

History

    The Talbot name has existed in Pilot Ridge for almost as long as the city itself, its residents recognizing the family by their trademark mischief and the beautiful Dutch-Colonial home that had been the main family home for several decades.

    The history of Talbots within Hammel is not nearly as prolific. Though the sparse interaction was surely made up for with Shay and his siblings

    Shay was born in May, the hawthorn tree in their backyard was in full bloom, white flowers nestled around the sharp points of its thorns. Laurel had always loved plants, not just plants though but their lore, their place in culture, and their uses outside of decoration. It was a passion that was reflected in the naming of her children.

    He grew up in the 'famed' Talbot home, it was nice moss green color by the time he was born but Ivy remembers it as a fading baby blue. Even before Laurel got her hands on the house there were plants everywhere, climbing the exterior walls of the home and edging every curve of the house. She often joked the house was the reason she'd decided to marry Terry, but everyone knew they'd been head over heels for each other before they even attended university together.

    Every single one of Shay's memories was accompanied by the distinct and unique smells of the plants, or the sound of his mother explaining the medicinal use of each one. Even as a toddler he remembered the care in her voice, 'Be easy Hawthorn,' as she showed him how to transfer plants from pot to pot. Even now just sinking his fingers into a bit of potting soil warmed his soul.

    By the time Shay manifested the household was already used to the idea of their children being meta, especially after Ivy and Willow's hectic experiences. . Shay didn't manifest until the later end of thirteen and it was a rather rough time for everyone involved.

    It was the boy's on dish duty that night after dinner, Alder was still a bit young to be trusted with slippery dishes so he was allowed to dry flatware under his older brothers' watchful eyes. Which was why his sudden cry was so unexpected.

    Alder was young enough that his reaction to the sudden onset of fear was to cry, Reed however was tensed, knuckles white as he clenched the edges of the sink. It was over rather quickly and hadn't affected anyone further than the three brothers.

    Their mother slid into the kitchen at full speed, almost taking out the dishes still stacked on the side as she did, "What happened," she had asked at almost the same moment that Shay leaned over and vomited into the sink.
    
    Reed, who thankfully had sharp reflexes, caught his brother who was suddenly not very sure of his footing. His sisters, gathered around the scene let out a chorus of ew and his father muttered an expletive under his breath as it clicked into place.

    The next school day he had was at Hammel.

    The four years he spent Hammel were rather eventful, considering there wasn't a year where there weren't at least two of the siblings at the school. They didn't stay in the dorms but they still managed to make a name for themselves on campus. Shay's 'fame' came mostly from his severe lack of control in his earlier years, something that canged rather quickly with power training (something he only barely tolerated for its neccessity). Towards his last year of high school he was known more for what could be seen as the start of his burgeoning sexual repetoire.

    Shay attended the University of Vermont and planned to pursue a degree in plant biology, but got into a terrible car accident his second year and completely dropped out with no intentions of going back. Presently he still struggles with his back and left leg and is supposed to be attending physical therapy, though he doesn't go very often.

    It was also around the same time as this accident that his mother was offically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and began to rely on a wheelchair more and more often. This caused Shay to feel guilty over his family having to worry themselves over his health on top of hers. Despite their protests, Shay moved into his own apartment a little over a year after the accident. He still spends a lot of time at home with his family, especially with his mother, but he feels better not being hovered over.

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