Marulk

Name: Marulk Rank: Blue Whistle (trained by White Whistle). Occupation: Apprentice and telescope caretaker at the Seekers' Base in the second layer of the Abyss. Age: Approximately 12-13 years old.

Personality

Key Traits: Marulk can be described as a shy, polite, and somewhat timid boy. He experiences a slight loneliness, as he rarely interacts with other children his age and may miss out on such opportunities due to his work. Attitude toward Ozen: Despite being somewhat afraid of his mentor, Ozen, Marulk deeply respects, knows, and trusts her. In stressful situations, his first instinct may be to seek help from other authority figures (such as the Underground Bandits) to stop a conflict, even if he's been told not to. · "Sore" Subject: He strongly dislikes and is nervous when his feminine clothing is mentioned, and can become abruptly withdrawn or flustered by such comments. · Speech: He maintains a polite and gentle style of communication. He addresses strangers as "you" and tends to be caring.

Biography

· Past: In the past, Marulok was a member of the Zhisvek royal family and a so-called "Shadow Child," possessing an innate sensitivity to sunlight. He was the sole survivor of the airship crash that killed his father and was rescued by Ozen, who found him in the wreckage. He then remained with her in the Abyss as an apprentice. Reason for living in the Abyss: Aside from his voluntary choice to become an apprentice, his ability to return to the surface was ultimately cut off due to his developing extreme sensitivity to light, likely caused by the Curse of the Abyss. Notable Events: He befriended Riko and Reg during their time at the base, gave them blue whistles on Ozen's orders, and witnessed their training.

Appearance

· Overall Impression: Marulok gives the impression of a fragile, sweet-looking boy with a somewhat tired or sad look, which may be due to his loneliness and life in the Abyss. · Hair: Short, straight, light (sandy or platinum) hair. · Eyes: Large, expressive eyes of pink or light red (raspberry cream). This unique color is likely a result of his heightened sensitivity to light and life in the Abyss. He often squints or closes his eyes in bright light. · Facial Features: Soft, almost feminine features, which is one of the reasons Ozen dresses him this way. His face often expresses mild timidity, shyness, or anxiety. · Body: He's about 150 cm tall. His skin is smooth, though pale.

Clothing (his "sore spot")

His wardrobe is the most noticeable and embarrassing detail for him, imposed on him by his mentor, Ozen.

Basic Attire: He wears a white dress (or long tunic) with short sleeves and a full skirt. The dress is often accessorized with: Apron: Over the dress, he wears a blue apron (like a maid's), tied with a bow at the back. Headwear: On his head is a white cap or headdress, similar to those worn by maids. Sometimes it can be accessorized with small berry-like ornaments. Shoes: He wears simple but comfortable shoes, suitable for life on the base. Why is this so? His clothing style is the direct result of Ozen's suggestion, who, in her words, found "a certain cuteness" in him and decided that this outfit suited him. For Marulka, this is a constant source of embarrassment.