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When things need to get from one place to another, someone’s got to do it – and it so happens that an individual named Bogey has taken up that job with a particular pride.
After dropping out of university, Bogey took up long-distance delivery work to keep themselves afloat, and found that it clicked. The places and people they’d see had them enamored, especially the small town of Waterfall that they’d consistently drive through on routes from Megalopolis to the Station.
And though things have been business as usual – albeit with a few strange turns – a growing attachment to Bogey’s favorite truck stop could mean bigger things for both the present and the future.
While Bogey values stability and the norm, shaking things up with a place to call home doesn’t sound too bad.
Appearance
Bogey is 5’5″, with an average build and green skin. They have light purple hair, and heterochromatic eyes – one pink, one purple.
While they have partial human blood, they possess some hybrid features such as a thick spiked tail, antennae, and pointed ears.
They enjoy dressing on the flashier side, using the fact that they drive all day and nobody will see and complain as their reason.
Bogey was designed by Marlboro
The lax freight runner
| Nicknames | N/A |
| Gender | Yes? (They/them) |
| Age | 28 (Arc I) |
| Birthday | June 7th |
| Occupation | Trucker |
| Ethnicity | Misc humanform hybrid |
| Birthplace | Ultra Megalopolis |
| Orientation | Pan |
| S/O | Deni & Wasundari (Casually) |
| Anomaly status | N/A |
| Theme |
Personality
Bogey had a very laid-back, ‘bro’ type attitude. They enjoy taking it easy, but not too easy – there’s work to be done, after all.
They value their experience greatly, and strive to do the best at their job without stressing themselves out.
And while their job may be a lonely one on the long road, Bogey is quite sociable and enjoys making the most of their interactions with others when they have the chance – they tend to never forget a face or client.
Story
I’ll get to it… eventually.
Skills
Driving:
- Bogey is adamant about being a skilled driver. While most of their routes are calm, they’ve familiarized themselves with the bumps along the way almost perfectly.
- For more ‘specialty’ work that requires secrecy or urgency, Bogey can control a massive vehicle with the ease of a drift car. It’s impressive, but also a bit terrifying for any passengers.
Bluffing:
- It’s not a skill Bogey is particularly proud of, but after beginning to associate with a certain locale in Waterfall, Bogey has become an expert at avoiding things like truck searches through their words.
- They could probably use this to get their way with other things, too, but Bogey prefers being honest unless the situation requires it.
Relationships
⠀Deni – Beloved shopkeeper
The owner of Bogey’s most frequently visited truck stop. While their relationship was originally one of strictly business, Bogey has grown much more attached and intimate towards Deni. They always look forwards to being able to crash at the beach shack with her, and sometimes makes detours just to visit.
⠀Wasundari – Client & confidant
Wasundari and Bogey’s attitudes mesh together perfectly, and they’re great at mutually supporting each other – in business and otherwise. Wasundari is a lot more openly flirtatious towards Bogey, which quickly renders them flustered.
⠀Lara – Daughter
While Bogey didn’t really have becoming a parent on their peripheral, they’re glad Lara is in their life. Her bubbly enthusiasm always brightens Bogey’s day, and she’s a wonderful travel companion.
⠀Birdie – Sister
As the little sibling, Bogey was always followed by their own personal cheerleader of sorts in the form of Birdie. She continued to hype them up even after their parent’s disapproval of Bogey dropping out, and the two remain close to this day.
Minor relationships
⠀Mildred – A reassuring voice
As the host of the only radio station for the most of Waterfall’s marsh route, Bogey more often than not finds themselves listening in to Mildred’s show. It’s a parasocial relationship at best, but after listening for so long, Bogey can’t help but feel like the voice on the other side of the truck’s speaker is an old friend.
⠀Meiling – Intermittent mentor
Meiling sometimes reaches out to Bogey for help regarding driving, after being connected by Birdie. Bogey doesn’t really understand the drift racing scene at all, but is glad that their advice seems to be helping.
⠀Beatrice – Occasionally cross paths
They don’t cross often, as the types of freight they run are very different – but they’ve met enough times to be familiar, and will idly chat and catch up when they do in into one another.
⠀Harper – Work friend
Since Bogey passes through the Ultra Plant’s depot a lot, they’ve become very familiar with the traffic master there. Harper enjoys hearing Bogey talk about what they’ve been up to since they last came by, and Bogey trusts her a fair deal.
Trivia
- Bogey’s go-to checkout from Deni’s shack is a 6-pack of cheap beer, a dozen energy drinks of assorted type, and a large bag of chips. Sometimes they get a small candy package if they feel they did a job well done that day.
- While most of Bogey’s transport is legitimate, they’re not opposed to under-the-table running of illicit contraband. They use their good reputation and track record to get away with it.
- They seem to always be vague about how much money they truly make, though they’ve always had a penchant for cheap things and has been known to refuse food for being ‘too fancy’.
- They prefer to sleep in their truck when out, but is quick to snuggle up with Deni or Wasundari when visiting.
- …Despite both Deni and Wasundari having one-person sized beds.
Meta commentary
- Bogey is, unsurprisingly, named in reference to the ‘bogos binted’ meme.
- However, in combination with their sister, their names are types of scores in golf.
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