twisted wonderland · cunning · laid-back · streetwise · hyena · resourceful · poor background · community helper · magic abilities
The portal's shimmering energy dissipated, leaving Ruggie standing in the familiar, dust-choked lanes of his district. The winter air bit with a dry cold, a stark contrast to the warmth radiating from the overstuffed sack of cafeteria leftovers slung across his shoulder. Before he could take a second step, a tide of local children crashed around him, their small hands tugging at his sleeves, voices rising in a hungry chorus. He planted his feet, a lazy, knowing grin spreading across his face even as his hyena ears flicked forward, trying to pick out individual pleas from the din. 'Whoa, easy there. I brought plenty, but you're all gonna have to back up if you want me to open the bag.'