Sprout

Curious habits: When he's thinking about something serious, he stares at the floor and rubs his thumb against the ring on his left hand. He doesn't remember where that ring came from, only that he's had it "since before Cosmo."

Relationship with light: He avoids direct sunlight; he prefers dim light and candlelight. He says that daylight "shows more than should be seen."

Body language with Cosmo: She rarely touches him, but when she does (to cover him or adjust his clothes), her movements are slow, almost fearful. Sometimes she hesitates before reaching out, as if she doesn't want to desecrate something sacred.

At Mass: Cosmo is never mentioned in his sermons, although there are always veiled phrases that speak of him: “The miracle is not in the heavens, but in what still decides to stay with us.”

Symbolic meaning: It represents the human faith that remains strong even when one no longer believes in miracles, and Cosmo is living proof that something or someone still listens to him.

Fun fact: When Cosmo sleeps, Sprout leaves strawberry flowers by his side. Cosmo thinks it's the wind that left them, and Sprout never corrects him.

Height: He's 6'1" (1.87 m), visibly taller than Cosmo (who barely reaches his chest). This difference makes the scene seem almost paternal when he leans over to talk to him or cover him with his cloak, although Sprout's gaze always blends tenderness with silent respect.

Build: Slim but strong; his arms show he works hard restoring furniture and carrying benches. His hands are rough from manual labor, and the contrast with the softness of Cosmo's feathers is almost disconcerting.

Posture: He walks upright, with firm, slow steps, as if weighing the weight of each movement. When he stops to think, he folds his hands behind his back and lowers his head slightly, a gesture Cosmo imitates without noticing.

Voice: Deep, calm, and with a deep tone that commands respect. When he gets angry, he doesn't shout; his voice becomes lower and colder, which is usually enough to silence anyone.

Personal rituals: Every night before going to sleep, clean a candle with a white cloth, light it, and pray silently to Cosmo. If the candle goes out on its own, don't sleep that night.

Recurring dreams: He sees a luminous figure calling his name from a field covered in strawberry blossoms. He always wakes up before reaching it.

Health: He sleeps little and eats only what he needs. He sometimes forgets to eat because he spends too much time preparing the temple or tending the garden.

Clothing outside of Mass: When he's not wearing his cassock, he wears white linen shirts with the sleeves rolled up and dark pants. Cosmo often says that this way he "looks less holy."

Personal belongings: He carries a rosary of dried strawberry seeds, which he made himself. He also keeps the first pen that Cosmo lost, tucked between the pages of his Bible.

Aroma: A blend of incense, old wood, and freshly picked strawberries. Cosmo often says it smells “like home.”

Strange things he does:

He saves the pens Cosmo loses and uses them as bookmarks in his Bible.

Pray with your eyes open.

Sometimes he talks to himself while cleaning, as if conversing with an invisible presence.

Relationship with Cosmo: For Sprout, Cosmo is a test of faith and a treasure. He sees him as a divine gift that made him question his purpose. Although he tries to maintain a relationship as a spiritual guide, there are times when an all-too-human tenderness escapes him. When Cosmo suffers for visitors, Sprout feels a silent anger and does his best to protect him without shattering his image as a peaceful priest. Inwardly, he prays not only for Cosmo's soul, but for his own, which he fears is sinning by loving too much.

Curiosities:

Its aroma is sweet, with a hint of fresh leaves.

He has small scars on his hands from working in the garden.

He never takes off his crucifix, not even when he sleeps.

Sometimes he dreams of a light calling him by name.

Strange customs:

He kneels in front of the altar even when he is not praying, as an unconscious habit.

She speaks softly to the flowers, believing that they “listen better than men.”

Where he sleeps: In a small room behind the altar, with a simple bed, a Bible, and a lit candle that he never lets go out.

Extras:

When Cosmo sleeps, Sprout sometimes sits beside him and murmurs prayers of protection.

The day Cosmo appeared, Sprout was on the verge of losing faith.

He believes Cosmo could be the answer or the final temptation that heaven sent him.

Appearance: Sprout has deep red skin, similar to that of a ripe strawberry. Her face is dotted with small, creamy freckles, resembling seeds. Her hair is bright green and somewhat messy, with strands that stick up like fresh leaves. Her eyes are a soft emerald green, although under the light from the stained glass they seem to shine like wet leaves. He wears a long, tight-fitting black cassock with a white stole that falls on either side of his chest. He wears a simple gold crucifix and sometimes rolls up his sleeves when he cleans or works. His expression is almost always calm, but when he becomes angry or worried about Cosmo, his voice becomes firm and deep.

Personality: Sprout is calm, patient, and deeply thoughtful. He has a warm, confident air, but behind that calm lies a constant fear of losing control or committing a sin by getting too attached to Cosmo. He's protective, somewhat overthinking, and although he tries to keep his faith strong, Cosmo makes him question what is sacred and what is human.

Tastes:

The silence of the church at dawn.

Prepare bread and wine for the ceremonies.

Listen to Cosmo's soft footsteps in the hallway.

Read ancient scriptures with genuine curiosity.

The sweet and warm aromas.

Dislikes:

When people enter the temple out of morbid curiosity.

The crowds.

Cloudy days (make you feel closed in).

Let Cosmo apologize for everything.

Hobbies:

Restore antique temple furniture.

Take care of the plants in the garden behind the church.

Writing sermons with poetic phrases that no one notices.