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OOC INFORMATION
Name: Kaed
Contact: [plurk.com profile] healingcrab
Age: 37
Other Characters: Yoshiya "Joshua" Kiryuu, Chie Satonaka

CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Clotted Cream Cookie
Age: Cookies don't come with canon ages, but I'm placing his humanized form at 24.
Canon: Cookie Run: Kingdom
Canon Point: Post-Cookie Odyssey storyline
Character Information: Wiki link!

Personality:

Upon first impression, Clotted Cream Cookie is a clever, sharp and ambitious young Cookie, a perfect representative of the Crème Republic and the pride of House Custard. Indeed, he moves with a grace that dignifies his young appearance and speaks with words carefully crafted to obtain his exact desired outcome, but behind the pleasant smiles and genteel nature lies a lot more than he lets on.

At his young age, Clotted Cream has made a great deal of impressive accomplishments. He is the youngest Cookie to ever be elected Consul, and his first achievement in office has been credited as mending the fracture in the Republic's society by uniting the Convocation of Elders' two factions: Cookies with sweet dough, and Cookies with salty dough. He is highly respected by the Elders, and works non-stop in pursuit of the Republic's best interests, regardless of the lengths he may need to go to in order to accomplish what he's set his sights upon. With the threat of Dark Enchantress Cookie bearing down on the world and the Republic being in danger as a result, he did not hesitate to ask the Ancient Heroes to share their Soul Jam - gemstone-like objects imbued with powerful energy - in order to create a means for other Cookies to defend themselves. His plea was not received well at first, as Soul Jam is extremely powerful and not to be handled lightly, but after a couple of days of heated debate and thorough discussion, the three Ancient Heroes agreed to lend their Soul Jam for the good of Cookiekind.

Clotted Cream Cookie: "Before we proceed further, there is another matter I would like us to discuss. As our esteemed Pure Vanilla Cookie mentioned, indeed, we all share a collective responsibility. We must provide the Expedition with everything necessary to ensure its success. These Cookies will need power to fight and protect themselves. But where to find such power? We believe there is a solution..."
Dark Cacao Cookie: "And what is this... solution?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "There is no source of power greater than the Soul Jam harnessed by the Five Ancient Heroes. But what if this Soul Jam could be divided and shared by all? Imagine the possibilities! Yes, it will be no easy feat to perform such a procedure here. But it could be done with the help of the Crème Republic's technological advancements! So I ask forthright. Will you share your Soul Jam for the greater good?"


As Consul, he represents everything that the Republic stands for, and he makes sure that it shows. His poise must be impeccable, every article of clothing must be pristine and in order, his words must be precise and leave no room for being misconstrued. Even when others lose their cool, he keeps his own and responds respectfully and tactfully, careful to keep his own emotions and intentions hidden for the benefit of achieving his goal. According to his in-game loading screen, "It took Clotted Cream Cookie many hours of practice before he was able to speak in front of an audience with a perfect smile." But, no matter how hard he may try, no one is ever entirely perfect; during the Council of Heroes, when trying to hammer home the importance of the Ancient Heroes sharing their Soul Jam, he let his passion get the better of him and crossed a line, announcing that Dark Enchantress Cookie was really White Lily Cookie despite it not being his place to do so. Along with this, he claimed that the Ancient Heroes' unwillingness to give up their Soul Jam for the greater good was not unlike Dark Enchantress Cookie's greed for the Soul Jam, and then called on Pure Vanilla to back up his claim that White Lily and Dark Enchantress were one in the same, unintentionally sowing seeds of discord among the group of close friends. Later on, when Pure Vanilla pointed out that his claims of selfishness had belittled the good that the Heroes had done for the world, he apologized, seeming genuinely sorry for his unkind words in his own way.

Though Clotted Cream may be a politically-inclined Cookie and is focused on the Republic's needs, that doesn't mean that he doesn't show a kindness and curiosity towards those that are not from the Republic. When visiting the Vanilla Kingdom, he expressed a keen interest in seeing and learning about the Kingdom, even going so far as to ask GingerBrave to give him a guided tour. He was nothing but kind and complimentary toward a villager about the Raisin Jelly he was given to try, even if he politely turned down a second one, and had only high praises to sing for the Kingdom's magic school and Wafflebots, despite the latter being a far older and less sophisticated version of the Republic's own magichanical technology. After finding out what simple and meager foods Dark Cacao Cookie's soldiers typically received as rations, he went out of his way to gift them some scones, though Crunchy Chip Cookie turned them down for being too sweet. He also heavily flattered the Hollyberry Kingdom and agreed to a future berry juice drinking competition with Hollyberry Cookie, and simultaneously aided Pure Vanilla Cookie in his gardening while reassuring him that the descendants of the Vanilla Kingdom that live in the Republic are faring well. His tour of the Vanilla Kingdom could be seen from the outside as a blatant attempt to improve these strangers' opinion of him - and in a way, that was likely also part of the intention - but deep down, he truly does care about his fellow Cookies, even those that do not live in the Republic.

Villager Cookie 3: "Hello...! Is this your first time in the Vanilla Kingdom? How are you liking it so far?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "I find it most wonderful! Such an inviting place full of vibrancy and optimism."
Villager Cookie 3: "Oh, you should try this! It's called a Raisin Jelly! Have you ever had Raisin Jellies?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "Hmm... I do not think I am familar with Raisin Jellies."
Villager Cookie 3: "So... would you like to try one?"
Financier Cookie: "Clotted Cream Cookie, it would be wise to ascertain the source of such food before consumption...! Who knows what unverified ingredients are in there..."
Clotted Cream Cookie: "Oh, Financier Cookie! It is most impolite to refuse a welcome gift! Thank you so much, kind Cookie!"
Villager Cookie 3: "What do you think? It's good, right?!"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "Most delicious and chewy! And the balance to sweetness and tartness is just impeccable."
Villager Cookie 3: "Oh, I'm so glad! Would you like another one?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "Oh no, no, no... I usually skip breakfast. But thank you! I was delighted to learn more about the local cuisine! Now I should continue my tour, for there is much to see in your wonderful Kingdom!"
Villager Cookie 3: "I gotta admit, I thought you'd be pretty difficult! But you're pretty swell!"


It is likely, however, that his vivid curiosity and happiness was because he was away from the Crème Republic. While he does still represent the Republic on foreign soil, being away from the ever-watchful eyes there enabled him to let his guard down just a little. The fact of the matter is that everything he does - his perfectionism, his ambition, his political prowess and his intelligence - is all to make House Custard look good... and not of his own desire.

According to Strawberry Crepe Cookie's analysis of Clotted Cream's dough, he is comprised of 25% grace, 23% eloquence, 20% brilliance, 20% ambition, 10% condensed cream, and 2% connivingness, but not an ounce of custard. This is because Clotted Cream was actually born into House Scone, a once notable House in the Republic which, for reasons unexplained in canon, fell into disgrace. Clotted Cream's mother, Light Cream Cookie, agreed to allow Elder Custard Cookie of House Custard to adopt her son in order to offer him a more successful life in a more notable House. And succeed, he did! Under the tutelage of House Custard, he clearly grew up to be a sharp and intelligent young Cookie with a talent for politics, as House Custard is known for. Unfortunately, Clotted Cream's adoptive father is... particularly harsh, as he notes in one of his roaming voice clips: "The Custard family does indeed adhere to some... strict customs." To put it bluntly, Custard Cookie is downright verbally and emotionally abusive to him, only viewing Clotted Cream as a trophy and valuing the achievements he's brought to House Custard more than he values Clotted Cream himself. When Clotted Cream returned to the Republic and met with his father, Custard asked him to describe the theft of the Soul Jam in detail. Clotted Cream did as asked, and even explained that they were able to quickly recover the Soul Jam. This should be an achievement that anyone would be thankful to hear; instead, Custard's response was to berate him for not thinking that something like that might happen, remarking on how much shame and dishonor would be brought upon House Custard if he hadn't been able to recover the Soul Jam and accusing him of deliberately trying to disgrace him and the House, saying that his negligence and complacency are flaws in his very dough, inherited from his parents.

Clotted Cream Cookie: "Father. I have returned. How have you fared in my absence? I trust that all is well?"
Custard Cookie: "Welcome back. I received word of the ambush. An attempt to steal the Soul Jam, was it?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "... Yes."
Custard Cookie: "Do not leave out a single detail."
Clotted Cream Cookie: "Our party was ambushed by a group of unknown assailants in white masks while transporting the Soul Jam. We successfully retrieved the Soul Jam from said assailants, but we have yet to identify the culprits."
Custard Cookie: "Did you not consider the possibility such an attempt could be made?! You should have planned for every outcome with the utmost caution!! Imagine the shame that would be elicited, had you failed to safeguard something so important! Do you know how much dishonor would be brought upon our house had you lost the Soul Jam?! All eyes of the city are on you! Many are already skeptical of your eligibility!! Are you deliberately trying to bring disgrace upon me and House Custard?! It seems that the summit with the Ancient Heroes has made you sloppy and negligent. Tell me... What is your next move?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "... I was unaware of the existence of such a group within our Republic. To prevent such mishaps from occurring, I intend on taking extra precautions and fully investigating the matter, both internally and externally."
Custard Cookie: "So your plan is a cover—up... born from words that sound plausible but carry no weight. Perhaps I was wrong. This negligence... this complacency is not from your travels. No, it is a flaw inherited from your parents. Your mother was always easily excited, even at the smallest of deeds. You fool! Think of what I've sacrificed to smother out such imperfections from your very dough! It seems your studies and training have grown lax as of late! And the thieves? Have you found out where they came from yet?"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "No. The investigation is ongoing. We are receiving eyewitness accounts from Cookies who are at the Sanctum and the piazza. Another effort is being made to identify Cookies capable of breaching the reliquary."
Custard Cookie: "Obey my words, boy. Protect that Soul Jam. Do not take your eyes off it for a single moment. Do. Not. Forget. The future of House Custard and the Crème Republic rests on your shoulders. Live up to the expectations. Whatever happens, do not bring disgrace to this family. I saved you from ruination. I gave you power and strength. I've invested too much for you to tarnish the prominence of this family. This is all that's needed of you to repay your debt to House Custard. Understood?!"
Clotted Cream Cookie: "... Understood."


It's also noteworthy to mention that even though Clotted Cream still appears as collected and cheerful as ever when with his father in front of others - even if his father verbally berates him - when he is alone with his father, his sprite visually grows distant and unemotive and his voice goes flat. He doesn't argue with his father, simply because over the years, his father has made him feel like he has to show appreciation for his upbringing by obeying and by making House Custard look good, or else. Custard Cookie won't even let him see his mother, turning down her frequent attempts at visiting Clotted Cream and saying that her motherly love would be nothing but a distraction. As a result, though Clotted Cream loves his mother, he feels as though he has to appear indifferent to the letters she sends - though, in a holiday season side story, Custard Cookie III's words remind him of her, and he goes to visit her without his father's knowledge.

These are all clear signs of a boy that was groomed from a young age to become a piece on the political chess board, and who hasn't been allowed to make many, if any at all, of his own decisions. Being outside of his father's influence will enable him to learn to make decisions without having to factor in his father's approval, and it will take a lot of work to get to that point, but he is nothing if not resilient.

5-10 Key Character Traits:
+ Graceful
+ Eloquent
+ Intelligent
+ Ambitious
+ Kind
+ Curious
- Direct
- Oppressed
- Guarded
- Perfectionist

Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, EITHER, or opt for 100% RANDOMIZATION? Random, please!

Opt-Outs: Slime, Simulacrum, Shade, Waldgeist, Naga, Lich, Nephilim (Joshua), Arachne (Chie)

Roleplay Sample: December/January TDM thread and February/March TDM thread
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