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Backstory!

Yokai live in all corners of the world, sometimes going by different terms depending on the country, varying cultures, etc... Just like... You know- people.

Unlike humanity, all creatures of magic and whimsy are forced to hide away from the world. Foalán is no exception to this.

In Ireland, the Yokai- otherwise known as the "Aos sí", struggle to maintain their land and secrecy. Their habitat slowly dwindling away due to human settlements expanding. This was the kind of environment that he grew up in, constantly hiding away in fear.

The world he knew was small and his only escape was art.

Long before his claim to fame, Faolán would publish his works under the Alias "Brewster" or "B.s". He felt the need to share his work but due to his wariness of People and 'yokai' alike, wanted to keep his anonymity.

It was until he moved to America, that the name "Brewster" became renowned within the Hidden City. word spread around of a fantastic artist, whose true identity is shrouded in mystery and his artistic insight on things is deeply profound but ultimately harsh.

He met Rupert when he freshly immigrant to America, settling within the hidden city.

It wasn't everyday that human causally hung around in Yokai dominated spaces- and it wasn't everyday, that Rupert would see an Aos si in America. Typical of most Irish and British people, he did not hit it off straight away.

Their 'friendship' started as a mutual dealing. Faolán would gather mystical items for Rupert's cooking while Rupert would help Foalán established connections (whilst letting the Puca keep his anonymity)

It was simply met to be a begrudging deal. Nothing more.

However, overtime. They became genuine friends.

Often meeting up at late-night pubs, small food stands or each others homes. They would talk the night aware, endlessly bantering with one another.

They develop romantic feelings for each other.

Yet they never acted on it, staying as friends for years to come. Needless to say, there was some romantic tension between the two.

Foalán would watch Rupert from the sidelines, staying within the shadows while Rupert shines in the spotlight. It was simpler that way.

There were too many things they thought to themselves why things couldn't work.

Suddenly one day, Rupert mutated live on TV. Faolán witnessed his best friend be transformed into a giant monster pig... And from the comfort of his own home. Foalán was beyond worried for him.

He wouldn't answer his calls, he struggled to find him but Foalán didnt give up on Rupert. He wasn't willing to throw all their years of friendship aware.

When they reunited. Rupert was terrified about taking out his newly found 'cannibalistic' tendencies.