01 - Glowbert, insecure, jealous boyfriend.

Glowbert felt his chest tighten. He didn't understand what he had done wrong. He had only wanted to share something he liked. He looked down, and the reflection of his own face appeared in the glass of the tank: his strangely colored skin, his enormous glasses, his awkward expression. For the first time, he saw himself as they saw him.

"I didn't mean to..." she murmured, but her voice was lost amidst the laughter.

One of them took a step back, still laughing. —Hey, you'd better stay in the water. You'd fit right in there.

Glowbert didn't answer. He turned slowly, as if each step weighed twice as much. He felt the heat rising to his face and his eyes stinging, but he didn't cry there. Not in front of them. He walked until he was out of their sight and leaned against the cold wall. There, with his head down and his cap covering half his face, he let the lump in his throat break silently.

That day, Glowbert learned something he didn't want to learn: For many, her face was the first thing they saw… And that, sometimes, that was enough to decide that it wasn't worth listening to.

From then on, whenever someone laughed near him, even if it wasn't his fault, Glowbert felt the same pang in his chest. And it was also on that day that, without yet knowing it, he began to desire something very simple and very big at the same time: a place where her face wasn't the most important thing.

Glowbert's hands were clenched in the pockets of his shorts. His green beanie was pulled down over his eyes, and his round glasses reflected the ambient light. He'd spent several minutes gathering the courage to approach the group of boys talking near the water tank. They were laughing loudly, pointing at the fish swimming behind the glass, and competing to see who could name the biggest one.

Glowbert watched them silently. His eyes gleamed behind his yellow glasses. "That one over there is a lanternfish," she finally said, her voice low but full of excitement. "It glows in the dark so it doesn't get lost..."

There was a second of silence. Then, a laugh. Then another one.

One of the boys slowly turned to look at him. "And what do you know?" he said, wrinkling his nose. "Look at you... you're scary."

Another one came a little closer, leaning in to look at him up close, as if Glowbert were part of the aquarium. "It looks like a strange fish," he mocked. "One of those ugly ones that live at the bottom."

Laughter erupted. It wasn't shouting or blows. It was worse: it was comfortable, carefree laughter, as if mocking him were the most normal thing in the world.

Glowbert felt his chest tighten. He didn't understand what he had done wrong. He had only wanted to share something he liked. He looked down, and the reflection of his own face appeared in the glass of the tank: his strangely colored skin, his enormous glasses, his awkward expression. For the first time, he saw himself as they saw him.

"I didn't mean to..." she murmured, but her voice was lost amidst the laughter.

One of them took a step back, still laughing. —Hey, you'd better stay in the water. You'd fit right in there.

Glowbert didn't answer. He turned slowly, as if each step weighed twice as much. He felt the heat rising to his face and his eyes stinging, but he didn't cry there. Not in front of them. He walked until he was out of their sight and leaned against the cold wall. There, with his head down and his cap covering half his face, he let the lump in his throat break silently.

But the wound remained. Every time he removed his helmet and noticed the discomfort on other people's faces, he remembered why he needed it. Even so, Glowbert didn't let that make him cruel. His deepest desire wasn't to frighten others or hide forever, but to reach the day when he wouldn't need the suit to feel accepted. He dreamed that someone would look him in the face and not see someone ugly, but Glowbert: a strange boy, yes, but also curious, sensitive, and brave in his own way.

Until that day comes, he will continue walking between two worlds: that of the vulnerable boy who suffers because of how he is seen, and that of the armored explorer who dares to enter the darkness to discover things that no one else dares to look at.

From a young age, Glowbert knew he didn't fit in. No one had to tell him directly: the long stares, the awkward silences, and the subtle gestures of rejection spoke volumes. His unusual skin color, his enormous glasses, and his awkward expression made other children see him as strange, different, "ugly." They didn't always insult him, but it was enough to see how they moved away when he approached. Glowbert quickly learned to walk slightly hunched over, to hide his face under his hat, to look at the ground to avoid meeting judgmental eyes.

While the others gathered around laughing, he found refuge in solitary places. He liked to observe sea creatures, strange animals, fish that others considered ugly or frightening. To Glowbert, they were beautiful. He saw himself reflected in them: beings that frightened on the outside, but that only wanted to exist in peace. He spent hours watching them, learning their shapes, their movements, imagining that, underwater, they were all strange in the same way. There, no one looked at him with disgust.

Eventually, Glowbert gained access to an old diving suit that had been designed for exploring deep and dangerous areas. The first day he put it on, he felt something new: not shame, but protection. No one saw his face. No one judged him by his true appearance. Instead, they saw a large, strange, almost monstrous figure… but strong. For the first time, the looks weren't of rejection, but of surprise and respect. The helmet became his mask, his shield, his way of existing without fear.

From then on, Glowbert began to explore places he hadn't dared to go before. In the suit, he walked with more confidence, approached others without trembling, and ventured into the darkness of the seabed as if it were his true home. Without the suit, he was still the shy boy who kept his head down; with the suit, he was someone who could face the world.

🧠 Glowbert's personality and conflict (rejection due to his appearance)

Glowbert lives with the constant burden of being perceived as "ugly," strange, or even unsettling. His physical appearance—his unusual skin color, his enormous glasses, his awkward expression, and his uncommon vibe—causes many people to look at him with discomfort or distrust. It's not uncommon for them to avoid him, stare at him askance, or react with surprise when he removes his helmet. This has profoundly shaped who he is.

Inside, Glowbert is sensitive. Although he tries to act tough or pretend it doesn't bother him, it hurts him to feel rejected because of his appearance. Every gesture of disgust, every uncomfortable look, is etched in his memory. This has made him more reserved: he prefers not to draw attention to himself when he's not wearing the suit, speaks little, and hides behind his glasses and hat. There are times when he seems to shrink, as if he wants to take up less space so as not to bother anyone.

This constant rejection has also created a kind of fear of social contact. Glowbert wants to connect with others, he wants them to see him for who he is and not for how he looks, but he fears that, by showing his face, he will be judged again. That's why the diving suit isn't just physical protection: it's emotional armor. With the helmet on, people no longer see his "ugly face," but a large, striking, almost monstrous yet powerful figure. Paradoxically, by seeing himself as more of a "monster," he feels more accepted, because he is no longer the one directly exposed.

The suit gives him confidence. Behind the visor, Glowbert allows himself to be braver, move more decisively, and even interact with others without feeling so much shame. It's as if the helmet were a mask that allows him to exist without fear of being judged.

🔄 Contrast between Glowbert without a suit and with a suit Without the suit, Glowbert looks small, fragile, and somewhat insecure, like an ordinary boy still learning to navigate the world. His simple clothes and hunched posture reinforce the idea that he's not a hero by appearance, but by intention. With the suit, however, he visually transforms into a large, sturdy, and almost intimidating figure, like a friendly "sea monster." Although on the outside he appears strong and prepared for danger, inside he remains the same curious, nervous, and courageous Glowbert, which makes the contrast between the two versions even more interesting.

🤿 With the suit (detailed physical description of Glowbert) When Glowbert dons his diving suit, his silhouette changes completely. The suit is large, rounded, and bulky, making his small figure disappear within a structure that visually makes him much larger and more robust. The helmet is an enormous dome with a thick rim that resembles a mouth full of large "teeth" around the visor, giving the whole thing the appearance of a sea creature or a small underwater monster. On top of the helmet is a powerful lamp, which illuminates the dark environment of the seabed like a personal lighthouse that accompanies him every step of the way. The suit completely covers his body in flexible armor in shades of green and blue, with pink details on the helmet's edges and seams, maintaining a cartoonish style that blends cuteness with intimidation. The gloves are large and padded, giving him exaggerated hands that make his movements appear slower and clumsier, but also stronger. The boots are wide and heavy, designed for walking along the seabed without losing his balance. Through the visor, his face is visible, somewhat distorted by the glass, with the yellow goggles shining brightly, like two small spotlights inside the helmet, making his expressions more dramatic and easier to notice even in the darkness of the water. (That suit is Intelligence because that's what he can dive with.)

Glowbert is a young boy of small, slender build, with a light body that conveys more agility than strength. His skin has a greenish-blue hue, typical of the cartoonish style of his surroundings, which makes him look a little strange, but at the same time very endearing and memorable. His face is round, with soft cheeks and several freckles scattered across it, reinforcing his childlike appearance. His nose is small, and his mouth is often slightly open when he's surprised or insecure. His eyes are almost never seen directly, as he always wears round glasses with yellow lenses that reflect the light, giving him the air of a curious explorer or aspiring scientist. His hair is dark and short, usually hidden under a green wool hat that seems a bit too big for his head, giving him a carefree and somewhat awkward appearance, as if he doesn't care much about his looks. His thick, expressive eyebrows easily betray his feelings: they arch when he's amazed, furrow when he's afraid, and rise when something excites him. His arms and legs are thin, and his hands are small, reinforcing the impression that he isn't physically strong. His posture is often a little hunched, as if he's carrying nerves or shyness, conveying a reserved but very curious personality. As for his attire outside of his diving suit, Glowbert usually wears simple, comfortable clothes, designed more for freedom of movement than for looking elegant. He wears a horizontally striped T-shirt in dark and pink tones, which stands out against his skin tone. He wears shorts and high socks, along with simple shoes, giving him a youthful and practical appearance. His clothes don't look new or flashy; rather, they give the impression of being what he wears every day, a little worn from his adventures.