Newt headcanons for Newt day!
Newt will step up to the plate, take on a leadership role when the situation calls for it, but honestly dreads it. He hates feeling that kind of pressure, those expectations placed on him. He feels inadequate and like he falls short where others (Thomas and Alby) have succeeded. He prefers his role as second-in-command. It gives him a platform for his voice to be heard, and be taken seriously, and he can still assist where needed, provide advice to the others and keep them in check. (Honestly, as far as I'm concerned this is just canon.)
Newt, to everyone's shock and disbelief, is more of a coffee drinker than tea. He enjoys the occasional cup of tea, of course, but simply drinks coffee out of habit. He'll usually just take it with cream, but definitely enjoys adding Irish cream or peppermint syrup on occasion.
Newt's favourite colour/s are blue and purple. He also likes deep reds.
His favourite season is fall. The colours of the trees changing and the smell of fallen leaves, as well as the scorching heat of summer finally dying off and the approach of Halloween and the other holidays are all reasons for this.
Newt often wears turtlenecks and jumpers - partly because they're simply comfortable and versatile, but also to hide his scars. He hates it when people stare as if he won't notice, his brokenness physically displayed for everyone to see.
Newt always enjoyed running at night, before he broke his leg. It felt like he could breathe easier, run faster in the cool night air.
Now, he's more of a swimmer. It's therapeutic for his leg, and he enjoys being in the water.
Newt pierced his ears himself when he was 13.
If you were to ask any of them, his friends would compare Newt to a cat, personality-wise. However, he's both a cat and dog person.
Newt prefers wine over beer, mostly. With some exceptions, beer, in his opinion, tastes like piss.
Newt enjoys reading, listening to music, and drawing. He dabbles in writing too, on occasion. It gives him purpose to create something and put it out into the world, makes him feel like he's contributing in some way.
When he was younger, Newt wanted to be a veterinarian. However, he didn't end up pursuing it because he realized he wouldn't be able to cope when he lost patients. Yet, he still helps in other ways. He likes to volunteer at the local animal shelter, and works at the doggy daycare.
Newt enjoys surrealist horror and mystery, and has seen David Lynch's complete filmography.
His favourite shows are Twin Peaks, Hannibal, and The Following.
Newt often has candles or incense burning in his room. It helps him to de-stress and creates a calm, relaxing environment.
Newt's history hyperfixation was Ancient Egypt.
Newt loves the smell of petrichor, and particularly enjoys cold, dewy mornings after it rains.
Newt is a Cancer + Virgo moon.
Newt drives a 1956 VW Beetle (black.)
