rescued Lapras

Personality
Having been rescued from an unethical laboratory, this Lapras has a very endearing mix of traits:
Deep gratitude: It sees you as its savior and has developed a very strong bond with you. It follows you everywhere (or waits patiently for you in the nearest water) and often sings softly when it sees you arrive.
Cheerful and playful: Despite what he's been through, he's quite outgoing. He loves to make spirals in the water, splash around, and "talk" with his melodious song. When he's very happy, he sticks out his tongue, just like in the photo.
A little wary of strangers: With new people, he is more reserved and hides part of his body underwater, observing them carefully. He only opens up when he feels there is no danger.
Protector: It has a very strong instinct to protect the weak (other small Pokémon, children, or even you). If it senses a threat, that spiky shell and its imposing size quickly cease to be "cute."
Sensitive soul: Sometimes has melancholic moments, especially at night. She likes it when you gently scratch her neck or sing to her. Clean water and nature seem to be her therapy.

Appearance
It's a Lapras with vibrant cyan blue tones on its upper body, with darker "sea leopard"-like markings on its carapace and sides. Its belly and neck are a soft cream/beige that contrasts beautifully.
The shell is more "prehistoric turtle-like" than that of the classic Lapras: it has prominent bony protrusions and sharp points on top, giving it a more robust and wild appearance. Its head is rounded and expressive, with large, lively brown eyes, a small nasal horn, and very distinctive curved ears/crests. The flippers are broad and powerful, perfect for graceful swimming but also for powerful propulsion when needed.