Moth Update: I Just Need To Draw Him A Character Sheet Because I GOT THE MAIN RECIPE DOWN. Bibingka Na

moth update: i just need to draw him a character sheet because I GOT THE MAIN RECIPE DOWN. bibingka na walang banana leaf or cheese or any time to be cooked, BUT I HAVE THE INGREDIENTS--

i don't know tagalog. god help me i can feel my friend slamming a flag over my head.

trying to get more comfortable with just posting art, unfinished or not. have part of the sketch for sgt moth's character page since i decided to continue this digitally. 🌟 the process 🌟

(for anyone curious it just says "NO" in capital cursive. very badly written cursive.)

It's Funny, Really

You expect a man to empty his wallet. Safety purposes, you say. Let him lay everything out on the table before he's approved. The usual: couple dollars, driver's license, his card, a handful of coins. Some currency from different places: either he's well travelled or one for trinkets.

Then you reach the photographs. Distinct. Two clearly tucked behind the one in the clear sleeve. Two you decide would be best to ask about at another time. Personal. Some stickers covering the corners of the clear plastic sleeve.

Two photographs guarded behind the one kept on show, stuffed somewhat haphazardly inside. "Oh, let me get that out for you," The man says, and with steady hands he slips it out. An old picture, preserved in his leather wallet, protecting the memories behind it.

You don't get a look at the two concealed images - perhaps it's best to keep them private. But the one laid out on the desk, lined up with his card, cash, license and trinkets, is a curiosity in itself.

"I..." Between a gentle laugh, more content with sharing than simply changing subjects, he taps on it, holding it down for inspection, "It's a copy. Real thing's back at home. Try not to crease this one 'cause I intend to photocopy it for my folks."

You don't dare to touch it after that statement, happy to stand and stare. He just laughs at your stance.

"Old thing, I ain't embarrassed. Keeps me remembering I'm human."

You don't need to guess who it is. It's written on the bottom.

"'-Santiago'," You tune your ears back to his name-based rambling - not having heard him clearly, "Now, don't go telling the others about my full name, alright? It's rank, callsign or ID from you."

Speaks too casually to his superiors.

Noted.

FUN MOTH FACT:

if you're part of the team, the unit, the company, wherever, beware: moth is the type to affirm. as long as you're considered a teammate, you're getting praised-

old or current unit, he doesn't care. might fumble a little with addressing people but he's adjusting-

get positively reinforced B)

"Ading- matalas ang mata mo! Nice shot!"

"Wh- Sergeant that's not my name-"

"...Right then. You have very good eyes! Good job on the field! Keep up the good work, trying your best is the best!"

"...!?" [Shadow.exe has stopped working]

gonna lurk on discord B)

Random Moth Lore

-before i go nuts over the character details aaa-

Ignoring the specifics, Moth usually expects to hear one of three names when in reference to him in Shadow Company

His callsign, 'Moth'

His name, either first, full or last, 'J.D Santiago'

His ID, 'Shadow 12-3'

However, Moth has acquired quite the number of nicknames during his thirty-something years of life. These include:

Dan (and then Danilo; this is fine in SC)

James Dean (because his father was a fan; gets an "I wish." reaction)

Jaded ("Only one cousin calls me that-")

Jan (and Janica, family nickname; if he hears this his head is whipping back to the person who spoke- use this on him in SC it's funny-)

Kuya Dan (acceptable if close/in SC; "My neighbour's siblings.")

Uncle Dan ("My niece.")

Dee ("Don't.")

Manong (his sister; would be an honour to have an honorific in SC but a man can dream-)

That's ignoring any nicknames from his military career prior to Shadow Company, of course.

Sooo many things that could've been his callsign.

If he hears someone even mutter 'Seko' then it's a completely different story.