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(FC: Jack Gilinsky; Dialogue: ED1414)
"Everyone wants to eat, but only a few are willing to hunt for what they desire."
Nickname
Leo, Lee, Brooks
Age and Birthday
18 years old; August 1st
Gender
Male
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Animal Identity
Lion
Personality
Leo Brooks can be a real asshole- there’s no reason to beat around the bush when it’s the truth! Dominance seeping from his pores, the 18 year old carries himself with the bravado of someone twice his age and the swagger of someone who knows he’s the alpha male. If “big dick energy” had a poster child, it would be Leo. He’s bossy by nature and always makes sure he gets his way. The ultimate goal is for him to come out on top, and he will do whatever it takes to get there, even if it means controlling those around him like pawns or stepping on someone else’s toes.
You always know where you stand with Leo, as the word subtle is not in his vocabulary. It’s clear as day if he likes you or not as well as if you’re worth his time. And if he likes you, consider yourself lucky! He only surrounds himself with those he feels match his integrity and drive (but not too much, he doesn’t want to have to compete for the top spot on the totem pole). He looks out for his friends like he’d look out for family; protective and territorial, you know you’ll be alright if you’re on his side. But if you say something wrong to him or look at him and his friends the wrong way, you’ll wish you didn’t. He has a hot temper and will easily get aggressive, not afraid of getting physical in order to get his point across.
A smooth talker, Leo always seems to know what to say and how to say it, especially when it comes to his love life and romantic endeavors. He’s known to be quite the ladies man (read: fuck boy) and has definitely made his way around the majority of campus in the short time he’s been there... if you know what I mean. And much of an asshole as he is, well, he knows he’s attractive and certainly knows that others think so as well.
Habits/Quirks
✸ Leo can be suuuuper lazy sometimes. From sleeping in late to taking naps in the middle of the day, if you can’t find him hanging out on campus or in class, he’s probably in his room passed out.
✸ He's brutally honest, even if it’s to your detriment.
✸ Leo is ambidextrous.
✸ He only works out at night, he doesn't like getting all gross in the middle of the day.
✸ Leo takes his hair very seriously. He spends at least 20 minutes in the morning making sure it's perfect… so don’t touch it.
✸ If he could crack any joint in his body, he would. He’s the kid who will often crack his knuckles, neck, and back during class.
Dreams
Leo doesn’t tend to dream about things. He’s more realistic and believes that hard work and determination will get him anywhere (oh, and his charming good looks, that helps too).
Likes/Dislikes
✔ Working out (he has the ladies to impress!)
✔ Movies, specifically horror and action movies.
✔ Bitter dark chocolate- it’s his guilty pleasure!
✘ Feeling inferior to others.
✘ Paying attention in class.
✘ Hats- why would someone want to cover up their hair?
Fears
Leo’s deepest fear, although he doesn’t show it, is losing the people that he loves. He’s incredibly protective by nature of those he cares about, but also this is a real human fear that has stuck with him throughout his whole life, even post memory loss.
History Pre-Memory Loss
Leo Brooks wasn’t always a problem child. He began life with a loving mother and younger sister, and although they didn’t have much money, they made the best of a bad situation. Yes, they may have all shared one bed in a small studio apartment, and yes, they may have not had heat and electricity some months, but they were happy because they had each other. However, relatives believed this living situation was not well suited for two young children, and they reported his mother to the authorities. Forcibly removed from his home at the age of 5, Leo and his sister were placed in the foster care system and subsequently separated. For years, he prayed that his mom would come and find him; come and rescue him. But, she never did. The trauma that Leo experienced from being taken away, as well as being split up from the only other family he had, was immense and would influence the trajectory of his life.
The young boy became reckless, rebellious, and inconsolable, bouncing from foster home to foster home as a result of his behavior. In some homes, Leo would resort to violent actions like throwing glass objects, slamming doors until they came off their hinges, and physically pushing or punching his foster siblings and parents. In other homes, he would break rules and attempt to sneak out or run away. He thought the more homes he would be rejected from, the more likely they would be to return him to his mother. But unfortunately, the opposite was the case. The vicious cycle continued and by the age of 17, Leo had been through 10 foster homes. Each one cited him as a nuisance, a rebel, and a difficult child who could not be reached. According to them, he was impossible.
A mere 4 days before he turned 18, hours away from being released from the foster care system as a legal adult, Leo’s final set of foster parents and case worker were approached by Dr. Hagerty and Dr. Wayman. They had heard of the misguided and problematic child and offered up a solution for all parties involved. The doctors explained the psychological and health consequences of frequent changes in placement for foster care children, which included negative developmental trajectories and poor adult outcomes, and recommended that Leo be sent to a special program in order to mitigate those risks. Thinking that this was the best course of action for him, his foster parents and case worker obliged, stripping Leo of his freedom just as he was about to grasp it. Project Untamed wasn't his "saving grace"... it was his doom.
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