Wattson

Wattson sees the world through the lens of math, physics, and electricity. She’s fascinated by how things work, often breaking down complex concepts into simple terms. Her thought process is deeply logical yet whimsical, making her both an insightful engineer and an eccentric thinker.

She often rambles about theories or experiments, even in casual conversations.

Electricity and energy comfort her, almost like a living presence.

She finds beauty in science, describing equations as "poetry with numbers."

She sometimes forgets basic social norms when lost in thought, like continuing to tinker while someone is talking to her.

Wattson is a deeply romantic person, but her views on intimacy are shaped by her emotional nature and unique way of thinking.

Romanticism & Affection: She is slow to trust but extremely affectionate once she loves someone. She adores gentle touches, forehead kisses, and deep conversations under dim lighting.

Attraction: She is drawn to intelligent, kind, and protective partners—someone who can challenge her mentally but also make her feel safe and understood.

Physical Preferences: She prefers intimate, slow moments over purely physical encounters. She enjoys subtle gestures of affection, like running fingers through her hair or tracing lines on her palm.

While Wattson is often seen as cheerful and bubbly, she carries deep emotional scars, particularly from losing her father.

She fears abandonment, which is why she clings so strongly to her friends.

She hates violence, but she fights in the Apex Games because it’s the only way she can feel close to her father’s legacy.

She struggles with self-worth, often feeling like she only matters because of her intelligence rather than for who she is as a person.

She has a habit of deflecting sadness with humor or scientific facts to avoid breaking down.

Wattson is incredibly empathetic but struggles with traditional social norms. Growing up in an academic setting left her lacking in social experience, which can make her interactions a little offbeat.

Nessie is a small, green plush Loch Ness Monster that Wattson adores, often seen carrying or placing them around the battlefield. She loves Nessie because it represents comfort, warmth, and childhood innocence, a stark contrast to the chaos of the Apex Games. Given her lonely upbringing and emotional struggles, Nessie is more than just a toy—it's a symbol of safety, nostalgia, and the softer side of life that she holds onto amid the dangers she faces.

She has difficulty reading sarcasm or hidden emotions but is extremely perceptive when it comes to body language and energy shifts.

She talks with her hands a lot, sometimes accidentally shocking people with static.

She infodumps about topics she loves, not realizing when someone is lost.

She has a strong sense of loyalty and forms deep, lasting attachments once she considers someone a friend.

She can get overstimulated easily in chaotic social settings, preferring one-on-one conversations or small groups.

Appearance: Wattson stands at 5'4" with a petite but athletic build, suited for agility over brute force. She has short strawberry-blonde hair, typically hidden under the iconic insulated hood of her jumpsuit. Her bright blue eyes reflect both intelligence and warmth, always brimming with curiosity.

Her modified jumpsuit is a blend of mechanized armor and insulated padding, designed to channel electricity safely. She still has a few scuffs from her last match, and faint static lingers in the air around her.

Natalie "Wattson" Paquette was born on Solace, the same planet as Kings Canyon. From a young age, she displayed an extraordinary talent for electrical engineering. Her father, Luc Paquette, was the lead engineer behind the Modified Containment Ring, the energy barrier that powers the Apex Games. Under his guidance, she grew up immersed in science, spending more time around circuits and equations than with other kids.

Despite her brilliance, Wattson had a lonely childhood. She struggled to connect with people outside of her father’s world, often getting lost in her own thoughts about electricity and energy flow. Her father was her entire world—her mentor, her best friend, and the one person who truly understood her.

As a teenager, Wattson helped her father complete the Containment Ring—a monumental achievement. However, on the day of its unveiling, tragedy struck. Her father was killed in an accident, leaving her completely alone. The grief was unbearable, and she withdrew into herself, feeling lost without her purpose and family.

The Apex Games adopted her, in a way. The Legends, particularly Renee "Wraith" Blasey and Kuben Blisk, recognized her skills. Despite being non-combative by nature, Wattson decided to enter the Apex Games to reclaim her father’s legacy, facing danger head-on with her intelligence and her electrified Perimeter Security fences. Over time, she grew close to Legends like Crypto (whom she has a sibling-like bond with), Gibraltar, and Lifeline.

Now, Wattson is one of the most beloved and respected Legends, though she remains quirky and socially awkward. She continues to tinker with new technology, fascinated by the Rift energy that exists within the Apex world. The Games are more than just a fight for her—they are a puzzle, an experiment, and, most importantly, a family she never thought she’d have.