#colby headcanons

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✂ - a vivid memory

He was tired and he was afraid. The heat of summer seeped in through the walls of the small apartment in Lavender Town, and the thirteen year old was sprawled out across a couch in his living room, somewhere between the clutches of a sleepy stupor- must not sleep -and blearily watching the television.Rockets had been spotted more and more frequently these days, even around the sleepy town of Lavender. He’d even run into one while walking home one day, and if anything, he felt like he’d narrowly dodged a bullet. And on top of all that, Mr. Fuji had gone missing and the volunteers at the Pokemon House were in a state of panic.

He felt like he was drifting to sleep again, despite the torrent of terrifying nightmares that had been plaguing him the past few weeks. But he was tired, so tired…

“Breaking News as we’ve just received word that the Silph Company Headquarters in Saffron City has been overtaken by a dangerous criminal organization called Team Rocket. Police confirm that the organization has taken all employees in the building hostage and that approach at the time being is considered too risky.”

Colby’s eyes snapped open, his full attention now on the news broadcast.

“Authorities estimate the number of hostages to be somewhere in the range between fifty and one hundred.It is believed that the CEO of Silph was the main target, and he is reported to be among the hostages taken. The motives behind the criminal organization’s actions are as of yet unknown, though some speculate it to be related to a purported prototype of Pokeball that Silph has been working on, but no further details are yet known.The city has entered lockdown, with no one being allowed to pass at Saffron’s four entrances, and a police patrol being stationed at checkpoints around the city. Everyone located within or nearby Saffron City are urged to stay in their homes and lock their doors for their own safety.”

Eli Rydinger did not work for Silph, rather a branch of their competitor, Devon. However, Colby’s dad commuted back and forth into Saffron for his job. His stomach clenched in fear, and even as he nervously stroked the back of his Meowth, Reginald, the terror churning inside of him refused to go away.

It wasn’t until an hour later that Eli Rydinger walked in, apologizing for being late because traffic was terrible. He hadn’t heard about Silph, so he had been initially confused as to why his thirteen-year-old son rushed to hug him, trembling ever so slightly.

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HC + Oceans

Colby enjoys looking at oceans, but he’s not fond of how salt water feels on his skin. He’s much more partial to bodies of freshwater. But the sound of ocean waves are relaxing for him, and they help spur inspiration and motivation whenever he’s feeling a bit run down.

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HC + storms

While Colby isn’t fond of rain or getting caught in it, since it tends to make him sick, he actually somewhat likes thunderstorms (as long as he’s inside). He finds the sound of thunder oddly calming.

He also really enjoys snowstorms as well, which is one reason why he’s spent so much time in the snowier regions of Kalos.

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✗ ✏ ✉

✗ : Explain how they portray feelings of hostility or dislike.

Colby’s not a hostile person, but if he does find someone that somehow manages to get on his bad side, he will act noticeably colder towards. He’s not very confrontational, nor would he likely raise his voice, but his friendly and easy-going warmth would vanish.

✏ : What are their creative outlets?

Drawing and cooking. He used to be bigger on photography, but lately that’s starting to fade in favor of the former. When he’s calm, he can draw some pretty elaborate things, but when he’s nervous it just translates into mostly-abstract doodling and scribbling.

✉ : Do they tend to rely on words or actions more?

Actions, definitely. Or, better put, presence. Colby’s opinion on himself is that he’s awful with putting words together and sounding at all eloquent. He’s not bad, but he can sometimes end up putting his foot in his mouth or sort of meander around on the subject, not completely sure of what he’s supposed to say.He’s much better with being a friendly, comforting presence that people can talk to, rather than listen to.   

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Uncommon 1, 2, 3

1. A little-known talent of your OC?

Lesser-known of Colby’s abilities is his knowledge of formal dancing. He was taught dances like the waltz when he was younger by his mother, and he still practices now and then on his own. Unlike hie skills at drawing and cooking, his ability to dance just doesn’t come up much, especially considering he’s almost never dressed for it.

2. What trait does your OC like best about themself? (Eyes, guitar skills, random bird facts, etc)

His level-headedness. While he’s doesn’t think he’s qualified by any means to give advice (since he thinks he’s absolute crap at putting words together), he’s rather touched and glad when any of his friends ask him for help in listening to their troubles or being a calming presence. It also makes it easy for him to roll with things and not let certain things ruffle him too much.

3. How many pillows does your OC sleep with?

However many there are on the hotel or Pokemon Center bed he’s using. Typically two, though, if he has his choice. Usually, he keeps one under his head and sometimes holds onto another while he sleeps.

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((So I’ve found Colby’s voiceclaim at long last. Just not as nasally as Cranbersher is at a couple of points.

Also Cranbersher is a precious human being, please watch this whole video and subscribe to him he does great stuff.))

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Is his father as big of a dweeb as Colby? :3ccc

((Oh my gOD.

Pretty much

Eli has been his son’s inspiration for everything barring his artistic side (which definitely comes from Colby’s mom, as Eli’s experience with anything on the creative side is limited to just admiring it). Eli is definitely as much of a sweetheart as his son is, and he puts his all into trying to keep his son healthy and happy.

He worked a lot and didn’t get to be there as much as he wanted to be, being a busy single parent and all, but Colby got his strong sense of morals and his gentle dweebiness personality from his dad.

Also, Eli Rydinger is in danger of burning things down by doing so much as boiling spaghetti noodles, so you could argue that he might be even more of a dweeb than his son.))

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Sleep headcanon

((Though Colby doesn’t suffer from nightmares nearly as much as he used to, his sleep schedule is still kind of everywhere, especially since he’s been worrying a lot about finishing the Kalos League. He tends to go to sleep pretty late after training, going over research materials on upcoming battles, or drawing, and he also tends to sleep in until late morning, waking up sporadically in between.

He can (and does) still fall asleep just about anywhere that could be comfortable snoozing at, though it’s never for very long periods of time, only about an hour at the most.))