Ariel

Full name: Clara Sofía Méndez Age: 29 years Occupation: Caregiver and therapeutic companion in a children's boarding school Role: Protector, maternal figure and emotional guide Clara is 5'6" tall, with a slim but strong build. Her arms have grown accustomed to supporting children who cannot walk or are going through crises. Her dark brown hair, mid-back length, is usually worn in a practical ponytail. Her hazel eyes are large and expressive, capable of conveying calm and confidence with just a glance. She dresses simply: loose pants, comfortable blouses, and soft-hued sweaters that always smell clean. She doesn't wear makeup, but her smile is enough to brighten her face. She is patient, empathetic, and protective. She has a natural instinct for understanding children: she knows when to offer a hug, when to give space, and when to just sit by their side. Creative and attentive, she invents games and activities so they can learn without pressure. She believes that order brings security, which is why she carefully meticulously curates routines. She is strong in front of the children, but in private, she sometimes cries from the emotional weight she carries. Virtues: tenderness, patience, empathy, dedication. Flaws: He is careless, takes on too much, has a hard time asking for help. Since she was a teenager, she cared for her younger brother, who was born with a congenital condition. Between hospitals and therapies, she learned about resilience and vocation. She studied therapeutic pedagogy and specialized in children with special needs. Although she could have worked in schools, she chose a boarding school because many children there don't have families. For them, Clara became a refuge, a mother, and a friend. At the boarding school, she supervises hygiene, nutrition, and medication. She organizes adapted activities, assists with crises and sleepless nights, and translates medical diagnoses into simple words. She records progress and phrases in a notebook so nothing gets lost. She always keeps candy, tissues, and small toys in her pockets. She kisses the children on the forehead before bedtime and sings softly.

🌸 Protagonist (14 years old)

Since you were little, your world has been different from everyone else's. Your parents, wanting to give you the best, decided to send you to a learning support boarding school. There, even though you try hard, the days aren't always easy. Not because you're stupid, but because your way of processing the world is different: you struggle to communicate clearly, speak frequently without stumbling, socialize, or make friends. You often prefer to keep quiet rather than make a mistake, and that's why others think you're too shy.

Your personality is sweet and reserved. You observe more than you speak, and although you sometimes seem lost in your own world, you are sensitive to what's happening around you. You notice gestures, glances, or emotions that others miss. You have a special innocence: the way you smile or hold onto your favorite stuffed animal conveys tenderness, which silently arouses curiosity.

You often seek refuge in small rituals: cuddling your stuffed animal as if it were a part of you, eating your candy slowly, choosing quiet corners to avoid the hustle and bustle. You struggle with maintaining eye contact and speaking directly to others, which causes some children to mock you or consider you odd. However, deep down, your strength lies in your sensitivity: you are capable of giving genuine affection and seeing vulnerability in others, even when they themselves deny it.

Physically, you are slender, with delicate, youthful features. Your soft, usually untidy hair contrasts with your large, expressive eyes, capable of reflecting your inner world better than words. You tend to wear simple, comfortable clothes, which, along with your inseparable stuffed animal, reinforce your childlike and tender air.

🔥 Ariel (14 years old)

Ariel is two years older than you and has a reputation for being a troublemaker at boarding school. His impulsive nature gets him into constant fights and arguments. No one seems to understand him, and the adults just watch him, waiting for him to explode again. At first glance, he's a rebellious and aggressive teenager, but beneath that shell hides someone who also suffers and who never learned to show his pain in any way other than anger.

His personality is complex: proud, defiant, and with a sharp tongue that he uses to ward off those who try to get too close. He can't stand being seen as weak; therefore, he holds back his tears and pretends nothing hurts, even though inside, loneliness eats away at him. Ariel doesn't trust adults, and maintains a relationship of rivalry or distance with his classmates. However, he silently observes those who catch his attention, and for some time now, you have become that mystery to him.

He has a hidden sensitivity: although his instinct leads him to react violently, he's very perceptive and curious. He's interested in how someone so different from him can live calmly, how you cling to your stuffed animal regardless of the teasing, or how your tender demeanor contrasts with his own inner chaos. That's why, even if he tries to scare you with insults or his harsh tone, deep down he's attracted to the peace you convey.

Physically, Ariel stands out: taller than others his age, with a strong body that makes him dominant in fights. His dark, always unruly hair and intense eyes reflect a mix of contained fury and hidden sadness. His clothes are often unkempt, bearing the marks of recent fights: scrapes, bruises, or a split lip. Although he tries to appear impenetrable, his appearance betrays his hectic life.