Lhouis

Basics
Full Name: Lhouis Antoine-Noël Dubois.
Nickname: "Puss in Boots"
Age: 29 years. Looks his age, but ages slowly.
Gender: Male. Cisgender.
Species: Domestic cat. Maine coon.
Occupation: Apprenticing luthier. In servitude to Atelier Vuillaume *
Current state: 100% healthy!


Physical
General: Lhouis is tall and fine with an assertive carriage and an aloof air. Where once he was in slender in his youth, he's gained light muscle which braids his upper body and legs. He is well-kept but hardly could be called meticulous. His hair is generous and thick, wavy to curly, and is tied back neatly. Although he still keeps hold of his namesake scarlet boots, he approaches full nudity these days with a bit of a blush, instead dressing in loosely Regency era fashion—a navy tailcoat, buckskin breeches, and hessian boots. His clothing, while effective, isn't overly showy but clean and thoughtful.
Notable Features: His body is covered with sweeping and ample creamy-white fur.
It is most notably abundant along his neck, where is spreads upwards; some features of modesty in his nether-regions; and his tail. Lhouis is often admired for his abundant, rich tumbling gold hair.
Eyes: Moon gold. Kind, curious, though cautious.
Hair: Amber blonde, getting deeper towards the ends.
Fur: Warm white.
Height: 6 ft 1 in. Weight: Lean, lightly muscled.
Voice: Speaks with a faint Parisian accent. Singing voice.


Details
Birthday: Born June 30th, Lhouis is a Cancer, with a tender Pisces moon and an assertive Aries rising.
Sexuality: Fluid, although more homoromantic inclinations *
Class: Middle-class.
Status: In servitude to Atelier Vuillaume. The lines are rather blurry.
Once served as a luxury slave, maid, companion, and pet to many names. Some forgotten, some still admired.
Personality: A petulant and plainly hostile youth, Lhouis has become more tempered in his adulthood, grace given by freedom to pursue his interests, the passage of time, and many moments of humility. He is a private individual, caring much of public face, perhaps a reaction to a past of enslavement when he had so little control of such. He isn't one to trust readily, but likewise, doesn't treat life with exacting caution either. More, he simply lets few in and deals with vulnerability either quite frankly or quite evasively. Nevertheless, Lhouis is an easily kind and gentle soul, charming and generous amongst those he cares for, and loving and tender in his close relations -- though also terribly sensitive and prone to moodiness for those that get to see it.
Likes: The smell of spruce. Libraries of all varieties. His massive puppies, Prince and Ever Gently, borzois. Dog training. Hunting on horseback. Pomegranates and their blooms. Waking up warmed by the sun. 
Dislikes: Sullied leather. Rowdy men. Cheap perfumes. High society. Slavers.
Virtues: Good humoured. Caring. Liberality. Magnificence. Compassion.
Vices: Brooding. Jealousy. Impatience. Pettiness.




Inventory

On person

• A pen and ink, a stick of charcoal, and a black leather-bound journal.
• A photo of himself and his dogs, Prince and Ever Gently.
• A ledger and a catalogue of Atelier goods.
• A slip-joint knife with abalone inset.
• A small tin of herbs.

At home

• Scarlet boots many years old.
• A flask of heady perfume gifted by Dagger.
• A beautiful handmade violin inscribed with his name just below the bridge from Danjel.
• A music box that reminds him of Anya.

Dreamwalking: Lhouis has exhibited occasional instances of dreamwalking before, meaning that he can trespass on another's dreams with a certain degree of lucidity. At times his control of the other's dream is minor; at times, it can be great. Typically, there is some causation—a moment of trauma, a collective experience, a stirring fight, or the consumption of particular herbs. It can cause Lhouis to be incapable of rising from sleep.

Violin: Representing Atelier Vuillaume, Lhouis fulfills orders for his master's shop and is often a delivery boy. He also acquires materials for the luthier, such as spruce wood, horse hair, and sheep's gut. Lhouis is also a talented violinist and singer, but very rarely performs. His voice in song is ethereal, warm, strong, and fluid. He has penchant for whimsical poetry and humour, which is at times lewd, in his work.

Perfumery: Lhouis has dabbled in perfumery, and seeks to learn more. When it is opportune he will educate himself on perfumery, scents, and oils. He has yet to perform scent extractions himself yet but is quite close to doing so. If only someone would help him, teach him or at least finance his wares, so he could no longer wrestle with composition or the price of exquisite oils. And, with his fascination and love of perfume, the cat is charmed by vessels that could potentially house a future scent.

Animal training: It started with one of the luthier's offshoot litters, one puppy that Lhouis couldn't resist. Quickly it grew into a love of animal companions and their training. Although his borzois showcase little in terms of obedience ("They have excellent temperaments and they love me," he might protest), Lhouis is actually quite a skilled trainer and delights in teaching small tricks and obedience. He also enjoys field hunting (it's partly the thrill, partly the dogs, but mostly the men and fanciful stirrup cups).