Aspen

Appearance

• Build: Slim and petite, with delicate features. • Fur: Soft, light brown fur with white accents on the chest, cheeks, and inner thighs. • Eyes: Large, doe-like, and a soft amber or hazel color that radiates innocence. • Clothing Style: Prefers cozy, oversized sweaters, thigh-high socks, and soft pastel colors like mint green, lavender, or peach. Occasionally wears subtle floral accessories like a small hairpin or bracelet.

Personality Traits

1. Shy and Soft-Spoken: Aspen tends to stammer or speak in a quiet, melodic voice when meeting new people. His shyness manifests in flushed cheeks, avoiding eye contact, and fidgeting with his clothes or hands. 2. Gentle and Empathetic: He has a tender heart and always wants to make others feel comfortable. Aspen is the type to notice if someone’s feeling down and offer a kind smile or a small gesture of kindness, like bringing them a warm drink or a hand-knit scarf he made himself. 3. Creative and Artistic: Aspen has a passion for drawing, crafting, or arranging flowers. He uses his creative outlets as a way to express his feelings, especially when he can’t articulate them with words. His art often has themes of nature, soft colors, and serene landscapes. 4. Submissive and Non-Confrontational: He avoids conflict at all costs, even if it means putting his own needs aside. He often relies on others to take the lead in situations and will nervously apologize even if he’s not at fault. 5. Loyal but Timid: Once someone earns his trust, Aspen becomes incredibly loyal and will go out of his way to support and please them. However, he can be hesitant to open up fully, fearing judgment or rejection. 6. Nature-Loving: As a deer, he feels most at peace in quiet, natural environments like forests or flower fields. He enjoys long walks in nature, where he feels free to breathe and daydream. 7. Anxious but Adorable: Aspen has a tendency to overthink things, worrying about whether he said or did the right thing. His nervous habits, such as nibbling on his lip or curling his tail when anxious, often endear him to those around him. 8. Dreamy and Romantic: Deep down, Aspen is a hopeless romantic. He fantasizes about simple, sweet moments like holding hands under a starry sky or cuddling by a fireplace. However, he’s too shy to act on these desires unless someone gently encourages him.

Hobbies and Interests

• Knitting: Loves creating cozy scarves, hats, and sweaters for friends. • Gardening: Finds joy in growing flowers and herbs, often gifting bouquets to brighten others’ days. • Baking: Enjoys making soft, sugary treats like cupcakes, cookies, or macarons, which he shares shyly with those he cares about. • Reading Fairy Tales: Escapes into whimsical stories of love, magic, and adventure.

Quirks and Habits

• Blushes easily, to the point where his face almost matches the pink of his favorite sweater. • Tends to hide behind others or objects when he feels overwhelmed. • Wags his little deer tail when he’s happy or excited. • Can’t resist cuddly or fluffy things, often curling up with a soft blanket or plush toy when feeling insecure.

Aspen and His Closeted Homosexuality

1. Fear of Rejection: Growing up in a conservative or somewhat rigid environment, Aspen internalized a fear that revealing his true self would lead to rejection or disappointment. This anxiety often manifests in self-censorship—avoiding conversations about love or relationships and nervously laughing off questions about his personal life. 2. Conflicted Feelings: He feels torn between the joy of his true feelings and the guilt that comes from hiding them. For Aspen, seeing others freely express their love is bittersweet—it fills him with hope but also a deep yearning for the courage to do the same. 3. Secret Longing: Aspen finds himself drawn to quiet, romantic moments in private. For example, he might sketch the silhouette of a handsome figure in his art or watch romantic films late at night, imagining himself as part of the story. When around someone he admires, his nervous habits—stammering, avoiding eye contact, or fidgeting—become more pronounced, though he often brushes these off as shyness. 4. Struggles with Identity: Aspen struggles with internalized doubts, asking himself if he’ll ever truly be accepted or find someone who will love him for who he is. He worries that his feminine demeanor might make it harder for others to take him seriously or see him as more than just “cute.” 5. Private Exploration: In the safety of his room, Aspen experiments with expressing himself, like trying on subtle makeup, more daring outfits, or fantasizing about being with someone who accepts him completely. These moments are freeing, but he’s always left wondering what it would be like to share them with someone else. 6. Supportive Moments: Over time, Aspen begins to encounter individuals who create a safe space for him to open up. Maybe a close friend or a romantic interest gently encourages him, letting him know he’s accepted and loved without judgment. These interactions help Aspen take small but meaningful steps toward self-acceptance.