MATTHEW HOLT

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[attr="class","rcappleft"] [attr="class","rcapptop"] [attr="class","rcappimg"] [attr="class","rcapptop2"] MATTHEW HOLT [attr="class","rcapphov"] [attr="class","rcapphov2"] [PTabbedContent] [PTab= [attr="class","rcapptab"]CANON ] [attr="class","rcappleft2"] [attr="class","rcappleft3"] [attr="class","rcappleft4"] [attr="class","rcapplefttitle"]POINT OF DEPARTURE [attr="class","rcappleft5"] The Galra aren't very gracious hosts and might've beaten all the wit out of me if not for the freedom fighters.[break][break] I don't know much about them or where they came from but they got me off the ship. Everything else you wouldn't believe. Fighting, training, setting people free from camps, it was awesome![break][break] Then at some point, I just fell.[break][break] I don't know what it was. [break][break] I must've lost consciousness because the last thing I remember was just falling.[break][break] Now, I was never much of a swimmer so when I woke up spluttering around in water, it was pretty scary. [break][break] Hang on.[break][break] You guys told me that this is Tomodachi Island, right?[break][break] Well, if it's an alternate universe or a place where people just appear, then are my friends here?[break][break] Is Katie here?[break][break] Our parents?[break][break] Takashi? [attr="class","rcappleft2"] [attr="class","rcappleft3"] [attr="class","rcappleft4"] [attr="class","rcapplefttitle"]CHARACTER ABILITIES [attr="class","rcappleft51"] HAND TO HAND COMBAT Sometimes, when you don't have a weapon on hand, you'll have to use the two that you were born with. Matt learned how to fight hand to hand through practice. And by practice, it was mostly getting slapped around and pushed around until he figured out how to stay light on his feet and strike when necessary.[break][break] POLEARM TRAINING It's a weapon with enough reach and mobility to serve a purpose in fighting. And although Matt didn't want to learn how to fight and didn't think he needed to, the Galra are ruthless. Or at least most of them are. And to live long enough you have to learn how to fight hard enough. Even if there is a chance you'll really get hurt.[break][break] IMPROVISATION He's a quick thinker and can make up anything while on his feet. It takes a bit of work and brain power but when you're in a life or death situation, there's no time to hesitate. Matt also knows how to lie faster and slicker than he'd ever been able to do on Earth. However, he's not sure if that would save him in the face of his parents. Or Katie.[break][break] PUBLIC SPEAKING Most of the time, he'd prefer for someone else to be in the center stage. But sometimes you just have to speak out and say what is on your mind rather than just stay quiet. So Matt speaks up as much as he can and is comfortable with talking in front of a group of people. Sometimes he'll crack a joke or make a quip that some people will get and it helps him to ease the mood. [break][break] SOCIALIZATION Matt is a social butterfly. He doesn't necessarily attract other people to him but he is okay with talking to others. Sometimes he compliments their clothes, other times he makes quips or jokes to lighten the mood. He's pretty good at reading the air and saying something to alleviate the stress of a situation. [break][break] DANCING It's important to be able to sweep someone off their feet and Matt can tap dance his way into anyone's heart. He's learned how to ball room dance, tap dance, and even do a bit of ballet. The last was for Katie's benefit as his mom thought she would be interested in it and she wouldn't try it if he didn't go along with her. To be honest, Matt does enjoy dancing and often does it when music has a nice beat and he just wants to move.[break][break] COOKING His mom always told him that the quickest way to someone's heart was through their stomach. Anatomically speaking, that wouldn't be correct but he could understand the sentiment of it all. Matt learned how to make a variety of meals especially to keep his little sister fed and happy while their parents were busy. Nowadays, sometimes he just makes things to feel more at home.[break][break] KNOWLEDGE OF BOTANY Working in a place that sells flowers often means that you have to be prepared to answer the tough questions and sometimes put together a nice bouquet. He spent hours learning about flowers, their meanings, and how to take care of them to make sure that the shop wouldn't fall apart at the seams. [break][break] KNOWLEDGE OF ASTROPHYSICS & BIOLOGY Astrophysics and Biology were Matt's favorite subjects when he was growing up. His dream was to become an astronaut and see things that no one else had done before. He did end up achieving that dream but it cost him a lot more than just a little time off Earth.[break][break] KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY & MACHINERY Technology is what makes the world go round in some ways. Well, not technically. However Matt doesn't let that stop him from enjoying the simple pleasures of 1's and 0's. He loves tinkering with things and making new inventions that have never been used by anyone else before. His mom often called him her "little inventor" and when his sister was born, he abandoned the title to give to her.[break][break] ALIEN CYBERNETIC(?) PROSTHETIC LIMB Referencing back to the things that he lost due to wanting to achieve his dreams. It was his leg. His left one to be exact that he can often feel phantom pains from. Matt isn't sure how they took it or how much of a fight he put up to keep it but the pains are still there. And the regret. Always the regret.[break][break] ABLE TO MAKE A MEAN CUP OF JOE Sometimes, you just gotta know what you're doing when you join a business. Matt spent hours on end learning how to make the perfect drinks so every time someone visited the cafe, they'd feel at home. He doesn't make it for himself (preferring instant coffee when he's working) but it does help to know what you're doing when you're helping to run a business. [/PTab={background-color:transparent;width:478px;height:612px;padding:0px!important;margin:-23px -3px -3px -3px;}] [PTab= [attr="class","rcapptab2"]BIO ] [attr="class","rcappleft6"] [attr="class","rcappleft61"] I'M MATTHEW HOLT, AND THE WHOLE "APPEARING SOMEWHERE UNKNOWN" THING IS GETTING OLD. When he opened his eyes, the vast sky above him wasn't that of a foreign planet or the endless expanse of space.[break][break] It was bright blue with wispy clouds and a blinding star otherwise known as the sun.[break][break] He blinked once and then twice until his vision came into focus. The sound of crashing waves and water running over his legs sending shivers down his spine. This all had to be a dream. Some mirage that he'd just wake up from when he closed his eyes again. But no matter how long he laid there, he wouldn't wake up. His bones ached and there was a heavy weight on his chest as he turned over onto his stomach and slowly crawled onto his knees.[break][break] Swaying from side to side, he peered up at skyscrapers and a busy city. There were some people walking along the shoreline who took notice of him only to stop to talk on their phones. A few came over to help him to his feet and tried to keep him awake for awhile longer. And out of reflex, he tried to break free of their grasp only to collapse to his knees.[break][break] His mind was spinning and filled with a clouded haze that wouldn't alleviate no matter how many times he tried to shake it away. Two people seized his arms and hauled him to his feet. His head bobbed as he tried to stay conscious but eventually the darkness won out and he fell limp in their grasp.[break][break] When he awoke, he was in a nice room. [break][break] The bed was soft and plush. His staff was leaning against the wall along with his cloak. And from the looks of it, no one else lived here.[break][break] He left the room he was in and peered around.[break][break] Everything seemed normal. In place even without anything out of the ordinary.[break][break] And that was unnerving.[break][break] Where were the aliens that he'd come to call his friends?[break][break] Where was the view of outer space from his window?[break][break] Where was he?[break][break] And just as the last thought left his mind, someone knocked on the door and a man in a white coat (a doctor presumably) entered tentatively.[break][break] "Matthew Holt?"[break][break] He nodded. That was his name. Though it was a long time since someone asked for it.[break][break] "It's a pleasure to meet you, welcome to Tomodachi Island."[break][break] IF YOU DON'T MIND, I'D LIKE TO KEEP THE ROOM OPEN FOR THREE PEOPLE. The doctor sat in the living room while explaining what was going on. But the first thing that Matt wanted before he took this all in was a grilled cheese sandwich. He hadn't had one in so long and this was the perfect opportunity to take interest in one of Earth's delicacies. So while he cooked and rummaged about in the kitchen, the doctor went on to explain the situation to him. People had been showing up on the shore for some time and most claimed to be from another world. [break][break] Well, that at least cleaned up the possibility of this being a world in the Milky Way galaxy.[break][break] So he was in another dimension that served as a central hub for others to be pulled into based on randomization.[break][break] "Well, this isn't the weirdest thing I've been through," he said between bites. "Thanks for telling me though."[break][break] He missed the doctor's wide-eyed expression as he turned on his heel to find a glass to put milk in.[break][break] "I'd like to keep this room open for three more people. Preferably my family but if someone I know comes along, it'd be good if we stuck together."[break][break] EVERYONE IN THE GARRISON LOVED HIM. THEY LOOKED UP TO HIM AS A HERO. The neighbors came over from time to time to talk to him. Some of them came baring gifts while others had homemade cooking to help him settle in. Matt couldn't remember the last time that he had so many people in his home aside from family reunions or the days in the mess hall with the freedom fighters. All of the laughter and talking was nice especially when there were people who had similar experiences to his own. They asked him about his world and where he'd come from. The places that he's seen, the things that he's done.[break][break] And he told them all about the Garrison.[break][break] All about Takashi Shirogane, and smiled as they ooh'd and aah'd at his feats.[break][break] He told them about Keith Kogane and Lance McClain, Hunk Garrett, and of course -- Katie Holt.[break][break] It felt nice telling others about the people that he loved with all of his heart.[break][break] It was nice knowing that someone else would remember them even if they weren't around to know how much they were missed. [break][break] IF HE'S A HERO THEN I'M JUST THE SIDEKICK. Matt was still in the habit of exercising and training his body. Sometimes in the morning, he would sneak out before dawn and go on a run around the island. It helped him learn the lay of the land but also get a bit of space between himself and the locals. They were nice peopel and looked after him as if he was one of their own. But he couldn't help but feel a hollowness in his chest after the welcoming party had ended. When his apartment was empty with only the sounds of those near him, full of joy and laughter, while he was stuck watching television and reading a sci-fi novel.[break][break] Of course, he missed his life where he was always on the move and seeing new things with the people that he loved.[break][break] But he also missed the familiarity of home. Of being with the people that made sense to him. That knew him and loved him without having to get to know him all over again.[break][break] He missed Katie's sarcasm and tiny smiles.[break][break] He missed his mom's eccentrics and laughter.[break][break] He missed his dad's way of explaining things and touchiness.[break][break] He missed Takashi.[break][break] Matt wrapped his arms around his legs and buried his face against his knees. [break][break] "I miss you," he muttered.[break][break] BUT HE'D TELL ME THAT IT WASN'T TRUE. THAT I WAS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS HIM. The feeling persisted for awhile.[break][break] Matt did his best to rise out of bed, read the newspaper, go outside and learn about the world. But it felt like every new day was harder than the last to get up and do something with himself. He just wanted to see someone. Anyone that would remember who he was and where he'd come from and the things that he endured.[break][break] But wishing for that was almost like wishing on a star and hoping that it hadn't died just yet and you were looking at the afterimage.[break][break] "I miss you," he muttered for the umpteenth time before sleep took him away.[break][break] AND Y'KNOW WHAT? I'D BELIEVE HIM. IF ANYTHING, I JUST WANTED TO BE WITH HIM. Matt would never admit it but he had a dream.[break][break] A dream that he was back on the rebel ship. Takashi was there with him and they fought side by side. It was exhilarating. It was different. It was new. And he remembered the small smiles they shared or the banter that always seemed to come naturally.[break][break] Katie appeared in the dream and she rushed into his arms. He held her close and pressed his face against her hair. She was there. She was safe. Alive.[break][break] There parents came along, telling him how proud they were.[break][break] It was so sweet. So nice. So vivid that he didn't want to wake up. [break][break] He just wanted to be with them.[break][break] I HOPE KATIE IS OKAY. SHE ALWAYS HAS A KNACK FOR GETTING INTO TROUBLE. Matt wasn't sure how he hadn't seen it before.[break][break] Many of the people milling about were different from him but some were similar. They carried out their daily lives, going to work, going to school, and just interacting as if this was normal. Maybe some of them lived on the island for years while others assimilated to the way of life. Either way, Matt was certain that he stuck out like a sore thumb especially as he hadn't bothered to buy any new clothes besides the ones that he had.[break][break] Going clothes shopping was different when it was just him.[break][break] He didn't have Katie to make fun of his fashion sense or his parents to tell him that he looked good in everything, even if it might've been a lie.[break][break] The bit of money that he had left over was used for clothes and food. Many of his neighbors gave him items to help him settle in but were otherwise carrying about in their daily lives just as he was supposed to.[break][break] Just as he was meant to.[break][break] I HOPE DAD AND MOM ARE SAFE. I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM IN SO LONG. Matt wasn't sure what he wanted to do by himself.[break][break] He spent most of his time studying or playing video games and learning new things. Anything that would keep his mind busy and his hands free of wringing themselves together in worry. Eventually, it became painstakingly obvious that he'd have to get an actual job if he wanted to continue supporting himself. Rent wasn't free and if he was going to pay rent for four people (including the three that weren't present), he'd have to find a source of income.[break][break] Playing to his strengths, he taught martial arts classes in the local rec center.[break][break] He was a substitute teacher at the local high school and sometimes subbed in as a P.E teacher at the grade school.[break][break] Matt did little odds & ends jobs that often resulted in him having to use his tinkering skills and sometimes he came home so exhausted, he fell asleep in the walk way. But he always told himself that it was worth it. All of this was worth it. And he met so many people that there was no way it couldn't be, right?[break][break] IF THEY HAD TO END UP ANYWHERE, I WISH IT WAS HERE. THAT WAY WE COULD ALL BE TOGETHER AND SAFE. If someone would've told him that he'd wake up one day to find familiar faces on his doorstep after all that'd happen; he'd laugh.[break][break] But he did.[break][break] One by one, people that he knew from before started appearing and he couldn't help but feel elated. Laughter and tears were shed. Hugs were exchanged and talks about where people would stay or what they would do. He filled them in on as much as he could remember in a short time frame without overwhelming. There was so much that he could say. So much that they could do together now that they were together.[break][break] But there was a feeling.[break][break] A weight on his chest as he looked at them. Noticed the changes in their features, their demeanors, the way they look and saw the world.[break][break] War changed all of them.[break][break] Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst.[break][break] GUESS I'M JUST BEING SELFISH, HUH? There are moments where he looks back on the time that he wanted them all to be together. Everyone had been through so much and they deserved a reprieve but to be uprooted from their homes even more than they had been before. Somehow, Matt couldn't help but feel guilty for even wanting that to happen. A pact was made during an early shift at Pawffee while the others were getting ready and he was left alone to his thoughts. Even if this was never home, even if it couldn't be home, he'd do his best to make sure that they were as happy as possible.[break][break] He'd do anything for the people that he loved. [attr="class","rcappleft7"]CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY [/PTab={background-color:transparent;width:478px;height:612px;padding:0px!important;margin:-23px -3px -3px -3px;}] [/PTabbedContent={width:478px;background-color:transparent;height:612px;padding:0px!important;border:0px!important;margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:justify;color:#494949;font-size:10px;}]

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