THATCHER, DEVIN JAMES

FULL NAME Devin James Thatcher

NICKNAMES DJ, Deej, Dev

DATE OF BIRTH July, 09th

AGE Nineteen

GRADE/YEAR Sophomore

ELEMENT Earth

SEXUALITY Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS Taken (Sandra Chang)

CELEBRITY CLAIM Alexander Ludwig

EYE COLOUR Blue

HAIR COLOUR Blonde

HEIGHT & WEIGHT 5'6" && 130 lbs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Has a scar around his left knee from a past knee surgery.

CLOTHING STYLE Devin prefers a more casual clothing style; he loves his jeans and band t-shirts, with an occasional polo collared shirt thrown into the mix. During the warmer months he will wear mesh or cargo shorts, but more often than not he will be wearing his denim. His shoes consist of tennis shoes and Vans (for skateboarding), but he does love going barefoot if given the chance. He will wear hats on occasion, but they are normally during the colder months, and he will not be ashamed to wear a scarf.

POSITIVE TRAITS

• FRIENDLY :: Devin is friendly to a default. He is not afraid to socialize with those willing to make conversation with him. Strangers rarely exist to the boy, unless they look unapproachable. This leads to him having a rather large circle of friends, which he really likes.
  
• LOYAL :: There is no stopping him from feeling protective and attached to his element and allies, especially his friends (and outside of the school his sister). The only way he will sever ties with you is if you harmed his family or another friend, back stabbed him, or cheated on him. Some people get second chances but they aren't common.
  
• OPTIMISTIC :: Sometimes it can be borderline dangerous depending on who he is talking to and the situation at hand. He likes to find the silver lining if he possibly can because normally there's an upside to everything if you just look hard enough. Devin's bright outlook has helped him in several aspects of his life, though he is human and does have doubts.
  
• LAID BACK :: The guy is very easy going, and is not quick to anger. It takes a lot to make him visibly upset or angry, but even if so his passive nature will not allow for him to say more than a few harsh words before storming off to be on his own to chill out. Due to this trait, he is likely to get picked on or pushed around because he tries to ensure he does not throw a punch.
  
• FUNNY :: He, at least most of the time, has a decent sense of humor, and enjoys making people laugh and smile. He knows it won't work all of the time, but there is no harm in trying, is there? Most of it is random and silly things that don't always make a lot of sense but so long as someone can appreciate it he doesn't mind.
  
• SELFLESS :: If you are a friend, Devin will try his best to give the shirt off his back for you. He will give up his own comfort to ensure someone else is happy. People do try and take advantage of this, and sometimes they accomplish it but he's not blind or stupid.
  
• INTELLIGENT :: He has an impeccable photographic memory and is proficient at memorizing facts. He learns fast and does not have issues with math and formulas. There's a lot rattling around in his brain that he never really executes because he prefers doing other things that do not pertain to education.
  

NEGATIVE TRAITS

• LAZY :: If there's one thing Devin loves to do, it's lounge about and do absolutely nothing. He does well in school considering his intelligence, but uses said intelligence to be lazier in his studying and homework. If he could sit around and watch TV all day, he would.
  
• INSECURE :: Despite his friendly and approachable demeanor, he is not always so confident within himself. He hates when others are angry with him or if they are sad, and often times wonders if it was something he did. The insecurity is more about his abilities and close friendships than his looks.
  
• PASSIVE :: He does not like to fight, whether they be verbal or physical. He would much rather find people he can coexist with in a pleasant environment than walk into arguments or fist fights all of the time. That being said, if there is a fight somewhere in his vicinity, he has a habit of ignoring it, even though he knows it's there.
  
• CLUMSY :: Although smooth with his words and smart, the poor guy is always fumbling over his own two feet, on flat surfaces, up stairs, down stairs...anywhere. He laughs it off of course, but that does not change the fact that he has the grace of an elephant.
  
• INDECISIVE :: Making choices? That's not something he prefers to do when it comes to group activities or anything that could be life changing. He is a natural people pleaser and would prefer people choose what they want than pick something someone might be unhappy with.
  
• DEPENDENT :: He relies heavily on his friends and family for support and positive reinforcement in the things he does. This does not mean he clings to them every second of every day; Devin doesn't mind being alone and relaxing. But he likes to know that they are there and looks to them for advice and guidance more than a lot of people probably do.
  

LIKES

• SKATEBOARDING :: It's the only sport he's decent at.
  
• HIS ELEMENT :: Why wouldn't he? Earths all the way!
  
• SLEEPING :: Anytime, anywhere. If he could bring a pillow to class he would.
  
• TV :: He'll watch just about anything he deems entertaining.
  
• VIDEO GAMES :: All nighters are not out of the question!
  
• SODA :: There's something about carbonation and caffeine...
  
• JUNK FOOD :: Combined with soda, it's heaven.
  
• TALKING :: He could talk anyone's ear off if given the chance.
  
• FRIENDS :: Who doesn't adore their friends? Devin has a large circle.
  
• FAMILY :: He holds his aunt and sister very close.
  
• SANDRA :: His girlfriend means the world to him~ He is putty in her hands.
  

DISLIKES

• FIGHTS :: He likes to avoid confrontation.
  
• UPSETTING PEOPLE:: A people pleaser, he doesn't enjoy making others unhappy.
  
• STAYING BUSY :: Down time is good time.
  
• COLD :: He prefers summer and fall.
  
• LIARS :: It makes them difficult to trust.
  
• CHEATERS :: This even includes school.
  
• WORKING :: He wishes he could just skate by.
  
• AGGRESSIVE PEOPLE :: He avoids them.
  
• MORNINGS :: The sunlight is bright and it simply should not exist.
  
• MILK :: Never liked the taste.
  
• DRAMA :: Avoids it if possible.
  

STRENGTHS

• CARING - Always likes to help others (will go out of his way most of the time) and will do what he can to make them smile or aid them in whatever way he can.
  
• HONEST - He's not afraid to tell it like it is, especially if someone requests an honest opinion. This can get him into trouble sometimes, but he knows it has more pros than cons.
  
• INTELLIGENT - Devin is good at memorizing and knows a lot about a lot of things, even if he does not always display his knowledge.
  

WEAKNESSES

• LAZY - Same as above.
  
• UNDISCIPLINED - This is mostly school related. If he feels he knows the material, then he does not think studying is necessary. He does not have any set times for doing work, and works on his own time at his own pace.
  
• PASSIVE - Same as above
  

FEARS

• Upsetting others
  
• Losing his sister
  
• Dying
  

BEST MEMORY When his little sister Athena was born. At first he was upset about no longer being the only child, but after they created their unbreakable bond he would not trade that memory for the world.

WORST MEMORY His mother's death. He lost her during Athena's birth, and has since been unable to get past her untimely death (even though he carries on as though it does not affect him).

LONG-TERM GOAL To be everything his mother wanted him to be, and nothing like his dead-beat father. Going along with this goal, he wants to ensure Athena's protection and safety, and hopes that he can get her to a happy and comfortable place in her life.

MOTHER Vivian Jude Thatcher (48), Deceased at age 33.

FATHER James Bradley Thatcher (52), Construction worker.

SIBLINGS Athena Ruth Thatcher (16), High school student.

OTHER Judith Bridgette Simmons (51) Aunt (mothers side) -- Vice President of corporate company.

Lauren Desha Thatcher (53) Step-mother -- At home wife.

HISTORY He was born on July 9th, 1994 in Maple Hollow, BC. Basically, he's lived here his entire life and does not regret any minute of it. The first few years of his life were average, and he and his parents lived on an average income enjoying what life had to offer. That was, until life took a turn for the worst. When he was about two, his mother became pregnant with her second child. Although Devin was young, he was a little envious of his new sibling, and felt that maybe she would take all of the attention away from him. When his mother was going to give birth, however, things changed. She began to have complications with the birth, and the doctors concluded that it was either her or the baby. Vivian, against the advice of her husband and the hospital staff, chose the baby instead. Little Athena was born, but his mother did not survive the process.

Devin was bitter for a long while, even at the age of almost four, and was not the easiest of children to deal with. When Athena was old enough to walk, he began to change his outlook on life. His father, though not the best of men after his wife died, told his son that Athena was a precious gift given to them from his mom, and Devin should cherish her always. That left a big impression on the little boy, and from that day on he loved Athena with every fiber of his being. As time went on, his dad grew less and less interested in the lives of his children, leaving them to fend for themselves a lot of the time. By that point Devin was around nine or ten, so he could care for himself quite well despite his age. Athena was a simple child and easy to care for, given the fact that she was only three or so years younger than he was.

When he turned eleven, his father finally re-married, but she was one bitch of a woman. She took to hitting and verbally abusing the children as often as she could when James was not around, which was quite often being as he was at work all day while he allowed her to be an at home wife and mother (although she was a lousy mother). Devin protected his sister at all costs, even if he was relentlessly hit for doing so. There was no way he was going to let his mother's precious gift be maimed or harmed in any way. He never fought back--the one time he did, she told James that he attacked her and called her names, which he never did. He was verbally punished and grounded by his father, much to the disdain of his step-mother who wanted a more physical reprimand for his actions. After that he left it alone and took her abuses as best he could. She managed to keep a lot of her abuse verbal after a few instances where James asked after a few marks on Devin, but when she did strike out she kept it where things could be hidden by clothing. The woman was manipulative and managed to keep her husband in the dark, which made him look like an ignorant fool.

Soon after this, his aunt came into town. She came to the door with a quiet knock and told his step mother who she was, asking to see Devin. Hesitantly Lauren let her enter, and after a few moments of introducing herself to the boy she took Devin for a drive. It was the longest drive of his entire life. Judith, his mom's sister--his aunt--told him about her elemental powers and the strengths they possessed, and about the wealth she had recently come into with her new job. Life for her was perfect, but she and her sister had a falling out about four or five months before Athena's birth, and had since felt guilty for everything. She insisted that she take care of Athena and himself. Judith explained that she already moved into the area, and they would move in with her effective immediately.

This did not go well with everyone when they got home. Judith told Lauren of what would happen, and that ended in a very loud verbal fight in the front yard. Devin quickly ushered Athena into the house and told her to grab her things, the little girl doing exactly as she was told without question. Within twenty minutes they had their clothes and favorite items packed, and by the time his aunt finished chewing out his step-mother, they were in the car ready to leave. Their father never even tried to stop them, and never made contact with them after that. Devin assumed his step-mother spread some horrendous lies about what happened, but Devin has since moved on from them. Living with his aunt was more than a happy experience, and Athena was growing up to be quite the young lady.

The day he turned fourteen, his father called Devin's aunt and insisted on seeing the boy. Devin wanted to argue, but his aunt told him to go on ahead and get it over with. James and Lauren showed up at the house, clearly not happy with the situation at hand. James attempted to convince his aunt (without so much as uttering a word to his own son) that he needed to stay away from the "academy" and being an elemental made him a freak. He thought that you could change or remove your powers, even though that was definitely not possible. When Judith refused, Lauren attempted to launch herself at his aunt in a physical assault, and Devin decided to actually respond--one of the only fights since he defended himself a few years before. Instead of actually doing any physical harm to his step-mother, suddenly she disappeared. His aunt's fist met air, and she nearly tumbled over herself from the force of the throw. When they looked around, they noticed she was neck deep in dirt. Judith smiled--he was definitely an elemental, and an earth one at that. Unfortunately Athena wound up being a human, but Devin found that to be safer for her anyway. They left in a huff shortly after that.

After living with his aunt and sister for a long while--almost a year--Judith had to be moved to the states for her job. She didn't know when she would return but in order to keep her position it needed to be done. Swallowing all of his fears of Lauren, he decided that staying in the Hollow and at the Academy was important, and soon moved back in with James and his step-mother. Devin and his father managed to work out their issues; they talked about the elementals and about his mothers' powers and accepting what was already in existence. Feeling for his deceased wife, he understood that it wasn't worth abandoning his son over something so trivial. Still, Lauren tried her hand at being a ruthless manipulator and aggressor, laying a hand on Devin whenever possible. He wouldn't say anything because his father's happiness--despite his own--was important. It was not an easy road, and the months felt like they were dragging on for forever. The last time the woman harmed Devin was when his best friend Josh smacked her back for touching the boy, instilling fear in her heart and making her wary of the fact that Devin had people protecting him. Someone other than himself knew what she was capable of. That didn't stop her verbal attacks but the physical aspect dwindled away.

Finally, he managed to save up the money he needed from work to get his own apartment. It wasn't the best but it served him well and being away from his step-mother was a welcomed relief. It wasn't long after that that he started dating his girlfriend Sandra, whom he says is the thing that could ever happen to him, and within a few months his aunt and sister moved back to the Hollow when Judith convinced them to let her head up a department in BC. They lived in the tiny apartment for a short while before they managed to find a home, which Devin was invited to move in so he could focus on school and get his degree. Thankful for the opportunity, he promised to get said degree and do as best he could in school. He's still lazy and doesn't like his homework by any means, but he's trying. Devin still lives with his aunt currently, and has been with his girlfriend for over a year. Although life threw a few curve balls, he managed to find some stability in life and things look like they're going to be okay.

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