deviantCrossing - Berry

Name:
Berry

Birthday:
15 July

Animal:
Cat (British Shorthair)

The Character:
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Berry's fur color is pink, with one dark pink spot on each of her limbs. Her fringe is long, covering her left eye. Her tail is fluffy and has two dark pink stripes. Her hair has orange dyed tips.

Quote:
"You never truly forget someone."

Catchphrase:
Huh?

Normal Clothes:
Berry wears a short sleeved T-shirt with a rounded neck cut and blue shorts. She always wears shoes; dark blue in color with a white stripe going down the middle. Along with that, she wears striped socks that are about knee length. She has a necklace that she always wears; almost never taking them off. It was given to her by Alan; a heart shaped locket that has a picture of both of them.

Swimwear:
Berry doesn't go swimming much, but her swimwear is just a simple T-shirt and swimming shorts.

Personality:
Berry was always shy and insecure from a young age, due to her parents neglecting her and paying more attention to her siblings. She became more out-going and open after meeting Alan, knowing his friends and often making new ones at the park. She always get lost in her own thoughts and daydreams, that people sometimes have trouble talking to her. She also can't pay too much attention or be stressed too much, otherwise she'll just go back in her daydreams.

Characteristic:
Normal / Shy

History:
Berry, born in a small English town; youngest among three siblings, was always the shy and detached one. It's mostly due to her parents paying more attention to her older siblings than herself. This made her insecure and always trying to prove herself to her parents. Her older sisters, Twinkle and Ella; care for Berry deeply. However, Berry often push them away as she is jealous of them. Her parents own a successful business and wishes for their children to take over; hence, they only pay attention to the eldest child, who is Ella.

Twinkle and Berry were the closest of sister they could ever be. Twinkle and Berry would play almost everyday and it was mostly Twinkle who looked after Berry, since their parents are always busy with work; Ella focused on her own studies and life plans. However, as Berry grew up, she noticed the lack of attention to her; and also the attention that Twinkle received. She got jealous and started pushing her away.

Berry was mostly alone, in her room, doing nothing. She barely goes out; until one day when she had to go out for a family get together. She didn't like social situations, so she wandered off to the park nearby. She sat on a swing and dazed into her own thoughts. Until another boy, sat on the swing beside her and greeted her. It startled her and she fell from the swing. The boy offered his hand and introduced himself; Alan. Their meeting was awkward, but soon, they were chatting and laughing. For once, Berry found someone she could share her feelings with, someone she would feel comfortable to talk to, someone who she trusted; even if it was just a brief meet, she felt happy. They met more and more after that day. After knowing each other for a long time (4 months), they became a couple. Nothing could make Berry happier.

However, an unfortunate illness caught Alan; a disease that slowly deteriorate his body systems, being unable to function. Berry was heartbroken by this. She'd visit him in the hospital everyday, even sleeping at the hospital for some days. Eventually, the disease advanced to the point where Alan was incapable of speech or movement. He just laid in bed, unable to do anything. He just stared at Berry and his parents who were present in the room; desperately wanting to say something but couldn't. One night, Berry sat by his bed. She told him of her feelings and the memories she have of the time they were together; from the time they met. After finishing her flashbacks, she moved closer and kissed Alan. Alan, closed his eyes and enjoyed the kiss. A long 'beep' sound was heard from the heart monitor afterwards....

Berry went into depression after Alan's passing. She wasn't eating; she never left her room or the house for months; she never talks to her family, only saying a few words. What broke her heart even more, was her parents response to her depression towards Alan. They told her to just move on and find another guy. She lost it and shouted at her parents; storming into her room. How could she? After all they've been together, how could she just forget him? Twinkle and Ella, went to Berry and tried to comfort her. For once, after so long; Berry told her sisters her feelings. They were able to comfort her and slowly got her out of her depressed state.

Years after her depression, she became old enough to live on her own. That's when she voiced her opinion on moving to Hemlock to her family. Her parents; have no comment, and told her that it was her own choice. Twinkle and Ella became worried; fussing over her decision to move out and away from the family. Berry promised she would be fine and thinks that a new environment would be a nice change. Eventually, her sisters wished her well in her new journey. So, off Berry went, to the town of Hemlock.

Map section:
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Trivia:
- Berry's approach can differ from time to time. She can be shy when meeting new people, but other times are cheerful.
- Her heart shaped locket was given to her by Alan, her boyfriend and she never lets anyone touch it.
- Berry has never gotten angry in her life, except once. She is very hard to anger.
- She has not particular hobbies.
- She just get lost in her own thoughts and daydreams to pass the time.
- The tips of her hair are dyed orange, because that is the fur color of Alan.
- Her catchphrase is because of her constantly having to snap back to reality from her thoughts.