therefore, have my stupid PMD OCs and a random title to the AU
so, i just came up with a silly random PMD OC duo, say hi to Mecha and Ashes, Co-leaders of the Survey Team Husk (they're the only ones there) and partners in crime good deeds :D
they are part of a small secret organization especialized in researching the nature of the mystery dungeons and the pokémon residing in them (albeit mostly unsuccessful, they find faith to understand the ways of those complex spaces, and utilize, protect and conserve the great resources for both Pokémon and the environment to reach their fullest potential in a peaceful world)
just a silly story with definitely no trauma or angst whatsoever :DD
oh also i have this stuff with them, so have it
ok, i'm actually really looking forward to making more content of these sillies, so look out for more this week >:))
You guys remember Charity, right? Meet her boyfriend, Darren ☺️
The black cat to Charity's Golden Retriever, in a sense. The facial hair isn't quite what I have in mind for him (it's darker and more filled in in my head) but that's the one I liked best in the Picrew from Djarn.
*TW for mentions of past domestic abuse*
Name: Darren Alexander Saunders
Age: 32
Height: 5'10
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color & Style: Brown. Wears it slightly longer and shaggy.
Bio: Don't let the expression fool you, Darren Saunders really has a heart of gold underneath it all.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Darren never knew his father. He's glad he didn't, given the stories about the abuse his mother suffered at his father's hands.
With the help of his maternal grandparents, Darren's mother, Annabeth, thankfully was able to flee from the abuse while she was still pregnant with him, ensuring Darren would be born into a safe and loving household. She was 18 when she gave birth to him.
Living with a single mother, he learned a sense of responsibility from an early age. Chores around the house, a paper route as a child, and a steady job by the time he was in high school.
Growing up, Darren was a quiet kid and on the shy side, though he did occasionally get into a scuffle with other boys in the neighborhood. Thankfully, any injuries sustained were never life-threatening.
The job was at an auto shop, run by Michael Valentine, father of Charity Valentine. Though Darren didn't have much mechanical experience, something about the young man made Mr. Valentine give him a chance. It turned out to be a wonderful decision. Darren has been one of his longest, loyal workers.
While they weren't in the same social circles, Darren recognized Charity from frequent visits to her father's autoshop and the two became friendly.
They eventually started dating when she was 25 and he was 30, after he finally worked up the courage to ask her. They've been together ever since.
Miscellaneous facts:
When he was 15, Darren had his nose broken during a fist fight due to a classmate shit-talking his mother.
Often sports stubble on his face; never grows it out to beard length.
Speaks in a low, slightly raspy southern drawl. Gruff tone at times, not inherently rude.
Wears casual and comfortable clothes; t-shirts, jeans, etc. If he dresses up, it's a button-up and slacks, but no tie.
Owns a motorcycle.
Smokes
Plays guitar
Whiskey and beer drinker
Very handy; can fix almost anything from a car engine to a leaking faucet.
Got his left eyebrow pierced when he was 21; a drunken decision that he ended up not regretting.
