Submission (#148) Approved

Zora is a curious, playful Luminite who tends to be rather childish. They're playful and eager, roaming from place to place with a pep in their pawsteps. They're friendly to a fault, though those who grow close to them have to be prepared to deal with their constant pranks.

Despite being a jokester, the idea of hurting anyone, emotionally or otherwise, is genuinely terrifying to them. They just want to make others laugh and feel silly, not hurt them in any way. If they ever accidentally cause someone harm, they'd be absolutely distraught. They'd apologize profusely, and then isolate themselves for a few days out of fear of hurting anyone else. It would take quite a bit of reassurance and coaxing in order to get them to come back to their senses and revert back to their usual, playful self.

They absolutely love making new friends and wandering around, exploring and finding new things. They're a bit of a collector, constantly gathering up shiny objects and toys to shove into their bag. While they do have a home, they rarely spend any time there, only returning to store their new finds. They additionally enjoy sharing their treasures with their buddies, and are always on the lookout for something that they think would make a good present.

They adore talking about the planet they watched over's culture, to the point where some might consider it a bit annoying. When prompted to talk about it, they can go on for literal hours. Their planet holds a great amount of significance to them, and they continue to carry on some of the traditions and holidays from it to this very day.

They love spicy food, and they'll always pick the hottest item on the menu. They discovered this upon being dared to eat a pepper by one of their friends, resulting in them finding a new favorite snack. They now keep a packet of spicy chips on them at all times, just in case they get a craving for something that packs a punch.

Zora claims that their favorite genre is horror, but in all actuality, it's romance. They get teary eyed when watching movies with soft, happy endings, and they love reading romantic comedy stories. It makes them feel all warm and fuzzy, but they'd never say it out loud. They don't want anyone to think they're soft.

They don't like tight spaces or small rooms; they need plenty of space to move around and be free. They get restless if they're cooped up for too long, and tend to get a bit aggressive the longer they're stuck. They won't hurt anyone, they'll just get a bit...snappy.

Truth or dare is their favorite game, though the moment someone suggests something uncomfortable, they're out. They like taking risks, not being forced into gross situations. It's a big no-no for them, and a major violation of their boundaries.

Getting their fur wet makes them feel gross. The texture squicks them out, so they don't like swimming or going out in the rain. Not that it rains very often in space, mind you. Either way, on the off chance that they could potentially get wet, they're hunkering down inside and refusing to leave until it's over.

They aren't really sure about their own identity yet. As of now, they identify as nonbinary and unlabeled. They're still figuring out the ins and outs of their gender and sexuality, and are very happy to have so many supportive Luminites around them to make it easier.

They really like swords. They think they're cool as all hell, and they wish that they had opposable thumbs so they could use one, too. Maybe one day...

Their favorite color is yellow! It's the same color as their planet, and they feel safe when surrounded by it. It feels like home, even if Zora was never actually on the planet themselves.

Dislikes cleaning, unless it involves grooming their own pelt. If it's just gonna get dirty again, then why bother? Of course, their room is...noticbly messy because of this.

Tends to be very protective. They won't lash out unless someone they care about is in danger. Not even if they themselves are. Hurting someone to keep themselves safe is horrifying, but they're willing to do it if it means keeping one of their friends safe from harm.

They get flustered easily when complimented. They try to play it cool, but the way they look away and smile bashfully says it all. They're just a big goofball at the end of the day, no matter how strong they try to make themselves seem.