Luka Moreau- A catboy defined by averted gazes and soft words, eternally yearning to be both left alone, and cradled close. Be careful with this one- He practically comes packaged with the label "Warning: Fragile Inside."

Luka Kiran Moreau | 22yo | 5'2ft

Son of Bimala Patel and Étienne Moreau, Luka grew up in Grayling, Michigan in what most would consider a functional family home. But look beneath the surface, behind closed doors, and you might find what makes Luka skittish as a cat- Insidious poison, straight from a father's mouth.

Bimala lived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat until she met Étienne in France while studying abroad during her college years, and they quickly fell in love, marrying soon after. They moved to America, Luka was born, and thus their roots settled there. Bimala was ecstatic. Étienne had been, too- Until his precious daughter Lucia insisted he was Luka, and the father's ironclad expectations were challenged. Ever since, Luka's borne the hatred of his father, the cold eyes and sharp words that cut deep, the persistence of his deadname...And the pain that came with a parent rejecting who he was.

Étienne's death from cardiac arrest was a relief and a tragedy all at once, and the Moreau family was never the same.

Clerk at Litterary Bookstore

Luka works with his mother at her business, Litterary, a small hole-in-the-wall bookstore that's popular with the locals. Full of dark wood furniture, cramped aisles, lavender perfume, and bookstore cats, it's known for being a calm and comforting place to be, a temporary reprieve from bustling stores that only want your money. Luka stocks shelves, organizes shipments with meticulous care, and mans the register when his mother is busy- But he'll absolutely hide when a customer comes in if he can help it...

Domestic Housekeeper

Luka excels at most things domestic- He enjoys cooking, cleaning, sewing/mending, and decorating to curate a cozy, comfortable home people can feel welcome and at ease in. His mother taught him everything he knows, from how to darn a sock, to making Khichdi just right. It's how they've bonded over the years, and it fostered his love for both his mother and domestic activity. It's a quiet strength he radiates- The ability to find and create solace against a world that frightens him.

Yes, I DO have OC's of my own! A lot of them, in fact. I just hoard them in my secret chest like I'm that fish from Finding Nemo...My bubbles.

But, I wanted to share some at last with you guys. My favorite is definitely Luka- He's such a cute soft boy and I love him. He needs protection...But also to be thrown into horrible angst for that sweet, sweet hurt/comfort. The first message is a CYOS. More might come later.

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