he’s always had an affinity for art. in some ways it’s inevitable, being raised by two artists with passion equal to their care for their son. it wasn’t a perfect childhood, but his parents did their best to raise him to be a kind, open-minded person. he spent many days with paint smeared on his cheek, laughing he helped his mother with a portrait, or watching one of his father’s movies.
but the moment he saw the wonders that could be created with glass, the bright colors, the whimsical beauty – he was in love. he attended sonoran glass school in tucson, pouring his heart & soul into every lesson. ( & earning a few burn scars as a testament to his effort. ) having graduated, he now works freelance in austin, texas – occasionally taking commissions or taking his pieces to galleries and conventions to sell.
basic information
full name: noah elwood sparrow
nickname(s): n/a
age: 24
date of birth: december 16th
hometown: sedona, arizona
current location: austin, texas
ethnicity: caucasian
nationality: american
gender: male
pronouns: he/him
orientation: pansexual
religion: agnostic
political affiliation: liberal
occupation: glassblower
living arrangements: warehouse studio apartment (x)
build: lean, on the thin side, but with some muscle do to his occupation. ectomorph.
tattoos: an octopus across the back of his right shoulder (similar in style to x), the symbol for sagittarius on his left middle finger (x), a sparrow at the inside of his left wrist (x)
piercings: two lobe piercings in his left & right ears, one helix at his right, a single stud in his right nostril, a lip ring (x). not all necessarily worn at once, he’ll wear a few or none depending.
clothing style: minimal & comfortable, loose fitted shirts and sweaters with tighter jeans, sneakers or boots (x); can be more colorful, occasionally likes to accessorize with simple bracelets and scarves
usual expression: open, curious, friendly
distinguishing characteristics: wide chocolate brown eyes, lopsided smile, usually clean-shaven ( occasional stubble based on laziness ), wide frame glasses, curly hair
health
physical ailments: poor eyesight (wears prescription glasses), had chicken pox in 4th grade
neurological conditions: n/a
allergies: occasionally seasonal
sleeping habits: fairly regular, can stay up late for projects but when he sleeps he sleeps hard
eating habits: keeps a typically normal eating schedule, attempts to make good health choices, though he commonly falls prey to the temptation of cheap order in pizza
exercise habits: he’s made attempts to get into a regular exercise routine… emphasis on attempt
emotional stability: 8-9. he’s generally easy-going and open, he’s patient so it can be difficult to make him truly angry. he tries his best to handle his emotions constructively. not without his moments of melancholy and insecurity, though.
sociability: an extrovert that can have introvert moments. he does need his time alone, but he’s friendly & enjoys the company of others.
body temperature: slightly warm, but not scorching
negative traits: can be insecure, meek, absent-minded, disorganized
goals/desires: to find his own happiness on his own terms, continue to grow within his work, make real lasting connections with other people
fears: death, being alone, losing the ones closest to him
hobbies: drawing and painting occasionally, glass blowing, participating in ren fairs & comic conventions, cosplay / costume assembly ( accessories primarily made himself ), taking care of his pets and various carnivorous plants, occasionally plays video games, watches tv & netflix
habits/quirks: biting his lower lip or cheek thoughtfully, drumming his fingers, fussing with his hands in general
favourites
weather: clear & sunny, but not too hot
colour: he enjoys many colors, though he has a particular love for shades of blue and green
music: various shades of indie, occasional pop & 80s
movies: he’ll enjoy most movies, (even if they’re enjoyably bad), though he errs more on the side of fiction more than documentaries
beverage: herbal / fruit / bubble tea, some sodas, juice
food: pizza, sushi, thai, chinese, basically any order in / take out that requires minimal effort
animal: reptiles & sea creatures; specifically chameleons, jellyfish, and octopi
family
father: samuel sparrow, 56, cinematographer currently living in san diego, california. appearance: (x)
mother: brooke thorne, 55, painter currently living in sedona, arizona. appearance: (x)
sibling(s): n/a
children: n/a
pet(s): a chameleon and a jellyfish
family’s financial status: middle class, enough to live comfortably, even if those lives aren’t luxurious
extra
zodiac sign: sagittarius
mbti: enfp-a
enneagram: 2w3
temperament: phlegmatic
hogwarts house: gryffindor
moral alignment: lawful good
primary vice: sloth
primary virtue: patience
element: water
guidelines
i’ll try to keep this short & to the point for the sake of keeping this easy & (hopefully) not too threatening to read. if there’s a question about a rule i’ve left quite short (or if it’s lengthy,for that matter), it’s completely alright to ask about it.
this blog is independent, semi-selective, & semi-private; meaning that i don’t necessarily follow for follow & i only rp with mutuals. this includes starter calls, memes, opens & the like.
this blog was made on july 2017.
the caps & cropping of the icons on this blog were done by me, though the psd was made by the lovely challybs, who is quite a bit more talented at graphics than i. the lovely theme is also entirely her lovely creation.
this blog is multi-verse & multi-ship; meaning any and all relationships unless previously spoken about between all muns involved will have their own pocket universes.
this blog is any sort of canon crossover and AU friendly. no, really. i adore them.
the mun is 22, & the muse (verse dependent) is 24; any NSFW & triggering content WILL be tagged. if there’s something i miss or a particular trigger you want me to tag, don’t be shy to ask me to fix it, it’s really no problem.
on the topic of shipping, chemistry is key. flirting, of course, isn’t taken as force shipping – he’s actually a bit flirtatious himself. but implying a relationship without prior discussion is; in which case noah will just react with confusion or i’ll drop the thread.
i reserve the right to saying no to rping with you for any reason. that sounds rather harsh, i know, but i might just be busy & have too many threads, it makes me anxious. (this is extremely rare, but I state it here nonetheless).
with that in mind I can be slow, & i have a full time job. i might have just lost a reply or ..more seeing how reliable the tumblr notifications are. of course asking after a reply is fine, but if i get any of that hellish behaviour with harassment about a reply (which hasn’t happened and i really don’t expect it to), i won’t play games, and i’ll block you.
on a similar note: if i receive anonymous hate i won’t accept or reply to it, i’ll simply block your ip address indefinitely.
my default format for threads is small text with 100x100 icons, though I’m highly adaptable in relation to formatting, icon use, gif use, etc. essentially i’ll shift to whatever format you’re most comfortable with as the thread goes on.
on the matter of exclusivity i’m certainly not against the idea, if the chemistry between muses is there & the muns agree upon it. ( though i’m not against a rare instance where one mun desires exclusivity & the other doesn’t. ) i'm not currently exclusive with any accounts.
of course you’ve seen a million pages like this so you know it basically means be courteous. i hold myself to these same rules as well, & i’m sure we’ll both have fun writing together.
thank you for taking the time to read this. ♡
verses
( ' v : keep austin weird. ) - main / default.
he's living in a studio apartment in austin, texas, working freelance and commission on various art pieces. can be caught around town in galleries and live shows, sometimes with his chameleon in tow.
living next door in the same apartment complex as a mysterious, gruffly handsome man sounds about as great as it is. being two artists with a penchant for fire, they had a lot in common, clicking immediately. currently dating.
the one place they sometimes end up falling asleep – where they’re not supposed to: there’s a very worn loveseat in his work space that he passes out on regularly.
the game they’d destroy everyone else at: any and all racing video games
the emoticon they’d use most often: the basic smiley face, the winking face, the basic heart.
what they act like when they haven’t had enough sleep: particularly quiet, lethargic, slumps more, supports his head with a hand(s) on his cheek. possibly more irritable depending on the person he’s dealing with / the reason he’s so exhausted.
their preferred hot beverage on really cold nights. or mornings. or whenever: coffee is the easiest answer but he quite enjoys mochas with extra whipped cream. english coffee for a special occasion. hot cider in autumn.
how they like to comfort/care for themselves when they’re in a slump: simply does his best to pretend nothing is wrong, frankly; anything to take his mind off what’s going on, going out and having fun which usually involves music and drinking. working even if it’s an artistic slump. if it is an artistic slump, he’ll tinker with small things in his shop until something clicks no matter how small. lots of sleeping it off.
what they wanted to be when they grew up:a cowboy. he’s always wanted to work on movie props.
their favorite kind of weather: sunny and moderate with a nice breeze. is also fond of thunderstorms; the louder, the better.
thoughts on their singing voice (decent? terrible? soprano? alto?): he sings about as good as anyone who would sing along to a guitar at a fireside. he’s fine at karaoke but isn’t winning any awards.
how/what they like to draw or doodle: he doesn’t draw often; it’s just not his thing. he’s pretty good at drawing analytically; blueprints, technical drawings, things that help him work out how to approach a project.
he’d be lying if he said he didn’t realize that the topic would fluster noah at least a little bit & the small grin that curls his lips is a satisfied one that he’s only partially sorry for.
his teeth find the inside of his cheek in order to keep some composure, eyes following the cup before he glances back up at the man opposite him, brows uneven.
“ you kinda are in this case. “ he’s probably being too forward – maybe he’ll just leave it at that.
there’s a jump in his pulse, and unsteady beating in his chest as he struggles to halt a blush from blooming across his cheeks. he’s never been subtle about his feelings whether he liked it or not – always wearing his heart on his sleeve. but he doesn’t want to ruin this, and he’d been tip-toeing fairly well up until now, keeping his cards close to his chest.
( not that it lasted very long. )
but all efforts are in vain as jules speaks, & he finds himself stunned, color rising to his face as full lips part in surprise. – does that…. does that mean what he thinks it means? noah clears his throat, setting the cup in his hand aside.
( keep your cool, sparrow, keep your cool. )
cue a breathless giggle, a lopsided smile forming as he attempts to find his voice. “i…. what?”
“ oh, don’t worry. i’m ready whenever you are. “ & he smiles.
he didn’t do it for the kisses, honestly, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t actually excited about it.
somehow he still finds a soft flutter in his chest with the other’s words – he’d spoken light-heartedly, easy enough to take back if it wasn’t received well…. but it seemed to have been.
( you never know if you don’t try, right? )
& he grins, leaning over with uncharacteristic bravery to place a proper kiss on his lips.
