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GENERAL
Name: Jared Dawson Janvier
   @BlueBork
Age: 24
Birthday: March 13th
Sex /Gender: Male / Male
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 192 lbs

Species: Lucario (#448)
Ability: Inner Focus

Prevents Jared from flinching to other Pokémon, unless they have Mold Breaker, Teravolt, or Turboblaze.

Nature: Lonely.
Characteristic: Nods off a lot.
Hometown: Solaceon Town (Sinnoh)

MOVES
| Calm Mind |
[Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense stats by 1 stage each]
Jared's therapist prescribed this TM to him in his early teen years to help control anxiety attacks. Jared uses this move most often, as it is a harmless way of regulating his emotions. When he uses this move, his eyes will glow more and his four dreads will float higher depending on how strongly he uses it. The move works best when he is calm in a sitting or reclining position, so he will often use the move when he is private at home. If he has to be standing up (e.g. when standing on a bus), the effects of the move may wear more easily due to his position not matching the less strained mindset he wishes to achieve, making the move less accurate. He doesn't normally use it in the daytime to its full capacity, but the move has the potential to be strong enough to put him to sleep.

| Aura-Sphere |
[Damage dealing fighting-type move, will almost always hit.]
Jared learned this move through evolution. When he uses it, his eyes will glow bright blue and an aura collected from his body will trail down his arms to his hands, creating a sphere of energy. He can launch the ball of energy to a specific target, and it will fly accurately to the desired target, dealing damage to it as the sphere breaks off into the air. He tends to use this move to relieve stress, mostly on trees or objects he can afford to hit. He will use this move when Calm Mind is not enough to satisfy his urges, or when he would be more calmed by seeing things break. He does not like using this move against people, however, as he prefers to stay away from attacking others. While using this move does channel bad energy into a ball he can launch away from himself, he usually feels drained after using it due to how he normally shoots off much more energy than recommended (especially when angered).

PERSONALITY
Respectful, Welcoming, Dependable
Above everything, Jared's main priority when interacting with friends or strangers is to show them respect. He is a strong believer that nobody deserves to be disrespected unless they have harmed you personally, so he tries to carry on this habit with everyone. Furthermore, while he does love his humor, he will try to never make jokes at the expense of another person, or at inappropriate times. He will gladly welcome anyone decent into his home and his heart whenever they need company or a friend, and will always do his best to treat them as his special guests (since he himself appreciates the company). He will always try to be there for those he loves, whether they need an extra set of hands or they need emotional support. He's your man.

Worrisome, Self-critical, Subjective
Jared becomes very emotionally attached to those he considers friends; so much so that if they show hints of being unhappy, he may become overly worried about them when he doesn't have to be. His overthinking can also make him think badly of himself, especially when it comes to his health or how good of a friend he is. His mood will depend on the day or his environment, and is very subjective to wherever he is and whoever he's with.

Unstable, Impulsive, Unhealthy
Jared's emotions tend to be dangerously unpredictable sometimes, especially when it comes to anxiety attacks - as he currently depends on his moves to calm his mind, he has not learned how to prevent these nervous breakdowns just yet. His thoughts and decisions also tend to be unpredictable and sometimes uncouth, especially when he feels small urges he wants to be fulfilled or when he's pressured to make big decisions. His lifestyle is not one to aspire to, especially since he doesn't move around as much as he'd like, he sleeps too little, and he doesn't make an effort to eat healthy. Often, his health and his choices will have great effects on his emotional balance.

HISTORY
[TL;DR: Average kid in an abusive home, was kicked out at 16. Learns to live and thrive on his own, and seeks emotional support through his numerous small dogs, his high school friends, and his new friend Vincent. Wishes to defend move usage since he uses them to regulate his mood swings.]

Jared's upbringing wasn't the most fortunate. He was born as the product of what was intended to be a one night stand, to a Lucario father and a Toxicroak mother. Neither of the parents felt that they would have any better chance at love given how neither would likely ever leave their small town, so they agreed to settle together out of obligation, hoping their child would eventually have a great enough income to sustain the family. While Jared's parents initially tried to be romantic in their everyday lives, they were bitter towards each other, and consequently, they were unfairly bitter toward Jared. As his family was poorer, they lived in a rented house with numerous faults, including poor heating and occasional ceiling leaks in the winter. Being a C to D student in elementary and middle school, he never really succeeded in any area, often distracted by social and home life.
Once he got to high school, he started hating going back home from school more than ever. Luckily, he had a good group of kids in his year who accepted him as a friend and taught him to be respectful and forgiving. The friends he made there treated him better than he felt his parents and his teachers ever did, which he greatly appreciated. Still, he was very nervous when talking about his feelings, so he started to take advantage of his school's counseling programs to vent his depressive thoughts.
  While his counselor prescribed different methods (and even a TM, Calm Mind) to help him de-stress, he would still cope with his struggles by dabbling with drugs and video games, often bought with the money he saved up (or stole from his parents). This got worse throughout the start of his high school career - so much so that he became a shut-in by 16. Jared's parents came to the realization that Jared would never be the financially successful son they fantasized about when he was young - eventually, they became fed up with his bad habits and kicked him out, telling him he'd have to get an apartment and learn to live by himself, like an adult. Not ready for this kind of life, Jared got in a big fight with his parents, who later wouldn't respond to him. Disheartened by this news, one of Jared's friends let him stay at their house until he could get governmental assistance. Soon enough, he moved into his own apartment, quirky as it looked. While he did get out more and make some money by working at a local convenience store and posting monetized videos online, his depression only plummeted more, feeling that he was unwanted and a burden regardless of his friend's charity.
Finally, he got his own apartment, and eventually was able to call it home. Unfortunately, his mood did not improve any more, and he eventually dropped out of high school. With a loss of direction in life, he went online to see if he could find a way to help his depression, as he could no longer afford regular therapy sessions with his new living costs. He was recommended to get a pet to help lift his spirits; always having wanted a pet puppy, Jared went to the pet store the next chance he could to see what pets he could get. Loving all of the puppies so much, he couldn't make a decision, and painstakingly chose one out of the bunch that was presented to him. Loving the pup as his own, he started working longer hours so that he could support himself and his new pet friend. Eventually, he managed to get another puppy. Then three more. Five pups in total, he was satisfied, even if he sometimes had to live cheaper in order to be able to afford keeping them. They would always be happy to see him, and he would always be happy to care for them.
Still, while he felt better at home, he couldn't just surround himself with pets and call that a social life. Jared went on a dating app to see if he could find another person he could find comfort with. While he didn't find love, he made the best friend he'd ever had - a Gabite near his age named Vincent. Jared and Vincent enjoyed spending time together, and would be very competitive with playing video games online. When he finally saved up enough, he could finally afford a move to Kalos so that he could live in Vincent's town, wanting to be closer to his friend. They finally got to meet in person, hitting it off very well. Vincent would show him how to make food, he'd encourage Jared to come out to the gym (though Jared never wanted to work out like Vincent did), and he'd help Jared emotionally whenever the Lucario needed it. This kind of friend was all Jared really wanted, and at this point, he was willing to accept this life and be happy with it.
One day when he was doing a password reset for one of his social media accounts, Jared stumbled upon a mysterious e-mail sent to him which addressed a group that advocated for move users. Having heard of the move skepticism in the news before, and having been worried about it before since he relies on his moves as healthy mood regulators, he was quick to respond to the e-mail, only bothering to check the legitimacy of this "Argo Navis" after the fact. Eh, seems legit.

CAFÉ PROPOSAL
Affiliation: CAFÉ AVIOR

"Hey, heard about what you guys were doing, sounds like a good cause. Would help save my stress relieving methods. Count me in. -Jared

-Sent from my iPhone"

EXTRAS
-Canonically, Jared would have First Nations and German roots (from dad and mom respectively).
-His spikes are blunted, but still don't hug him too close chest-on.
-Has a ring of thick fur that goes around his neck like a furry coat.
-He doesn't work out much, so he's got a very slight bit of chub to him, mainly around his stomach area.
-Tends to wear darker or baggier clothes at home.
-Tends not to fix his hair much; whatever he wakes up with is what it'll be for the day, unless it looks goofy.
-Will welcome you into his place and treat you warmly during your stay. Lives for comfort.
-His apartment is a sty though- he's got all of his stuff + his dog's stuff strewn everywhere, and the walls of the apartment smell like smoke.
-His dogs' names are Pepper, Hershey, Rocky, Spyro, and James Hetfield.

Description

GENERAL
Name: Jared Dawson Janvier
   @BlueBork
Age: 24
Birthday: March 13th
Sex /Gender: Male / Male
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 192 lbs

Species: Lucario (#448)
Ability: Inner Focus

Prevents Jared from flinching to other Pokémon, unless they have Mold Breaker, Teravolt, or Turboblaze.

Nature: Lonely.
Characteristic: Nods off a lot.
Hometown: Solaceon Town (Sinnoh)

MOVES
| Calm Mind |
[Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense stats by 1 stage each]
Jared's therapist prescribed this TM to him in his early teen years to help control anxiety attacks. Jared uses this move most often, as it is a harmless way of regulating his emotions. When he uses this move, his eyes will glow more and his four dreads will float higher depending on how strongly he uses it. The move works best when he is calm in a sitting or reclining position, so he will often use the move when he is private at home. If he has to be standing up (e.g. when standing on a bus), the effects of the move may wear more easily due to his position not matching the less strained mindset he wishes to achieve, making the move less accurate. He doesn't normally use it in the daytime to its full capacity, but the move has the potential to be strong enough to put him to sleep.

| Aura-Sphere |
[Damage dealing fighting-type move, will almost always hit.]
Jared learned this move through evolution. When he uses it, his eyes will glow bright blue and an aura collected from his body will trail down his arms to his hands, creating a sphere of energy. He can launch the ball of energy to a specific target, and it will fly accurately to the desired target, dealing damage to it as the sphere breaks off into the air. He tends to use this move to relieve stress, mostly on trees or objects he can afford to hit. He will use this move when Calm Mind is not enough to satisfy his urges, or when he would be more calmed by seeing things break. He does not like using this move against people, however, as he prefers to stay away from attacking others. While using this move does channel bad energy into a ball he can launch away from himself, he usually feels drained after using it due to how he normally shoots off much more energy than recommended (especially when angered).

PERSONALITY
Respectful, Welcoming, Dependable
Above everything, Jared's main priority when interacting with friends or strangers is to show them respect. He is a strong believer that nobody deserves to be disrespected unless they have harmed you personally, so he tries to carry on this habit with everyone. Furthermore, while he does love his humor, he will try to never make jokes at the expense of another person, or at inappropriate times. He will gladly welcome anyone decent into his home and his heart whenever they need company or a friend, and will always do his best to treat them as his special guests (since he himself appreciates the company). He will always try to be there for those he loves, whether they need an extra set of hands or they need emotional support. He's your man.

Worrisome, Self-critical, Subjective
Jared becomes very emotionally attached to those he considers friends; so much so that if they show hints of being unhappy, he may become overly worried about them when he doesn't have to be. His overthinking can also make him think badly of himself, especially when it comes to his health or how good of a friend he is. His mood will depend on the day or his environment, and is very subjective to wherever he is and whoever he's with.

Unstable, Impulsive, Unhealthy
Jared's emotions tend to be dangerously unpredictable sometimes, especially when it comes to anxiety attacks - as he currently depends on his moves to calm his mind, he has not learned how to prevent these nervous breakdowns just yet. His thoughts and decisions also tend to be unpredictable and sometimes uncouth, especially when he feels small urges he wants to be fulfilled or when he's pressured to make big decisions. His lifestyle is not one to aspire to, especially since he doesn't move around as much as he'd like, he sleeps too little, and he doesn't make an effort to eat healthy. Often, his health and his choices will have great effects on his emotional balance.

HISTORY
[TL;DR: Average kid in an abusive home, was kicked out at 16. Learns to live and thrive on his own, and seeks emotional support through his numerous small dogs, his high school friends, and his new friend Vincent. Wishes to defend move usage since he uses them to regulate his mood swings.]

Jared's upbringing wasn't the most fortunate. He was born as the product of what was intended to be a one night stand, to a Lucario father and a Toxicroak mother. Neither of the parents felt that they would have any better chance at love given how neither would likely ever leave their small town, so they agreed to settle together out of obligation, hoping their child would eventually have a great enough income to sustain the family. While Jared's parents initially tried to be romantic in their everyday lives, they were bitter towards each other, and consequently, they were unfairly bitter toward Jared. As his family was poorer, they lived in a rented house with numerous faults, including poor heating and occasional ceiling leaks in the winter. Being a C to D student in elementary and middle school, he never really succeeded in any area, often distracted by social and home life.
Once he got to high school, he started hating going back home from school more than ever. Luckily, he had a good group of kids in his year who accepted him as a friend and taught him to be respectful and forgiving. The friends he made there treated him better than he felt his parents and his teachers ever did, which he greatly appreciated. Still, he was very nervous when talking about his feelings, so he started to take advantage of his school's counseling programs to vent his depressive thoughts.
  While his counselor prescribed different methods (and even a TM, Calm Mind) to help him de-stress, he would still cope with his struggles by dabbling with drugs and video games, often bought with the money he saved up (or stole from his parents). This got worse throughout the start of his high school career - so much so that he became a shut-in by 16. Jared's parents came to the realization that Jared would never be the financially successful son they fantasized about when he was young - eventually, they became fed up with his bad habits and kicked him out, telling him he'd have to get an apartment and learn to live by himself, like an adult. Not ready for this kind of life, Jared got in a big fight with his parents, who later wouldn't respond to him. Disheartened by this news, one of Jared's friends let him stay at their house until he could get governmental assistance. Soon enough, he moved into his own apartment, quirky as it looked. While he did get out more and make some money by working at a local convenience store and posting monetized videos online, his depression only plummeted more, feeling that he was unwanted and a burden regardless of his friend's charity.
Finally, he got his own apartment, and eventually was able to call it home. Unfortunately, his mood did not improve any more, and he eventually dropped out of high school. With a loss of direction in life, he went online to see if he could find a way to help his depression, as he could no longer afford regular therapy sessions with his new living costs. He was recommended to get a pet to help lift his spirits; always having wanted a pet puppy, Jared went to the pet store the next chance he could to see what pets he could get. Loving all of the puppies so much, he couldn't make a decision, and painstakingly chose one out of the bunch that was presented to him. Loving the pup as his own, he started working longer hours so that he could support himself and his new pet friend. Eventually, he managed to get another puppy. Then three more. Five pups in total, he was satisfied, even if he sometimes had to live cheaper in order to be able to afford keeping them. They would always be happy to see him, and he would always be happy to care for them.
Still, while he felt better at home, he couldn't just surround himself with pets and call that a social life. Jared went on a dating app to see if he could find another person he could find comfort with. While he didn't find love, he made the best friend he'd ever had - a Gabite near his age named Vincent. Jared and Vincent enjoyed spending time together, and would be very competitive with playing video games online. When he finally saved up enough, he could finally afford a move to Kalos so that he could live in Vincent's town, wanting to be closer to his friend. They finally got to meet in person, hitting it off very well. Vincent would show him how to make food, he'd encourage Jared to come out to the gym (though Jared never wanted to work out like Vincent did), and he'd help Jared emotionally whenever the Lucario needed it. This kind of friend was all Jared really wanted, and at this point, he was willing to accept this life and be happy with it.
One day when he was doing a password reset for one of his social media accounts, Jared stumbled upon a mysterious e-mail sent to him which addressed a group that advocated for move users. Having heard of the move skepticism in the news before, and having been worried about it before since he relies on his moves as healthy mood regulators, he was quick to respond to the e-mail, only bothering to check the legitimacy of this "Argo Navis" after the fact. Eh, seems legit.

CAFÉ PROPOSAL
Affiliation: CAFÉ AVIOR

"Hey, heard about what you guys were doing, sounds like a good cause. Would help save my stress relieving methods. Count me in. -Jared

-Sent from my iPhone"

EXTRAS
-Canonically, Jared would have First Nations and German roots (from dad and mom respectively).
-His spikes are blunted, but still don't hug him too close chest-on.
-Has a ring of thick fur that goes around his neck like a furry coat.
-He doesn't work out much, so he's got a very slight bit of chub to him, mainly around his stomach area.
-Tends to wear darker or baggier clothes at home.
-Tends not to fix his hair much; whatever he wakes up with is what it'll be for the day, unless it looks goofy.
-Will welcome you into his place and treat you warmly during your stay. Lives for comfort.
-His apartment is a sty though- he's got all of his stuff + his dog's stuff strewn everywhere, and the walls of the apartment smell like smoke.
-His dogs' names are Pepper, Hershey, Rocky, Spyro, and James Hetfield.