Hennecke

"WHAT-HO! Allow me to tell you about the GREATEST discovery of the MODERN AGE!"

Hennecke, formerly Hennecke K'thauna-Xi, is a nicely frosted Shulk who was once the stern, serious foreman of the Digsite B-212 expedition. After painstakingly unearthing a secret friend in a hole at the bottom of the world, he was then touched by otherworldly influence, which slowly eroded his stubborn psyche and morphed him into my new, shiny, PERFECT self!!! And now, with my mind clear and my goal in sight, I'm free to pursue the greatness that was DESTINED for me! The archaeological report I publish on my new, lovely friend and its oh-so-sweet home will be LEGENDARY! And then you'll all see! You will all see just how good at SCIENCE I am! My research will spread to every nook and cranny of this realm! I'll make sure of it!

Basic Info

 * Chaotic Neutral alignment -- Hennecke isn't evil, per se, but he is wholly enthralled by his BESTEST FRIEND, and he seems either unwilling or unable to recognize the immediate danger he presents to literally anything around him at any given moment. This, combined with his newfound clarity-of-mind and zealous pursuit of his enigmatic "research", makes him something of a secondary antagonist in Arc 1.
 * Currently, he is one of two characters that are in the final stage of sweetrot development (though the second is debatable).
 * He is the creator of several of the artificial shrines that have popped up around Clamor, which he considers "preliminary steps" towards an as-of-yet unexplained grander goal.
 * He was an archaeologist and speleologist before becoming infected. He still considers himself as such, but in a theatrical manner that would be almost comical if not for the existential horror hanging over his entire character.
 * It is unknown how much of pre-infection Hennecke remains buried inside the saccharine shell-- assuming, of course, there are any traces left at all.
 * Smells strongly of cream and strawberries.

Pre-infection
It can be assumed that, once upon a time, he was naught more than a Shulker within its little box-shell, which over time morphed into his current towering, broadly-built self. The finer details of what he was like pre-infection are unknown even to himself.

Why would I need to know this, anyhow? I've FAR more important things to focus on!

Post-infection
Nowadays, however, Hennecke is PERFECT and DRESSED FOR SUCCESS!!!

He is a rather imposing figure with a broad, sturdy build, which pairs frighteningly well with how he chooses to carry himself. A majority of his bodily features are vaguely reptilian; cream-colored scales cover his body, his "nose" is little more than two slit-nostrils on his face, and he actually has a tail to accompany his tailbone (though it has been reduced to pink, gooey bones). His body plan, however, is wholly bipedal and humanoid, and the fact that he has a few mammalian features in hair and mole-like claws for hands gives him something of a chimeric air.

His eyes possess pink irises that lack pupils, having been replaced by white swirls not wholly unlike a roll cake. He perpetually has a wide, half-crazed grin present on his face, showcasing his pearly white teeth-- including his slightly enlarged, fang-like canines that seem to be built for tearing. A fluffy pink tuft, not quite unlike cotton candy and likely one large mass rather than individual strands, is what constitutes his hair, which goes down to around the back of his neck.

As he is a Shulk, he also possesses a slightly vestigial shulker box, which takes the shape of a small shell affixed to his back. It is magenta in coloration and glistens in the light, and is partially gummed shut by a deluge of sticky, pink, congealed paste that seems to emanate from within it.

Outfits
Where Hennecke truly shines, however, is his attire.

He seemingly only possesses one outfit, which mostly matches what can be considered an archaeologist's field work outfit, designed mostly for breathability, ease of movement, and protection from the sun. It does, however, have a few additions tacked on that give him a light air of nobility and class, which are NECESSARY for a distinguished fellow such as I!

The base outfit consists of a white, sleeved V-neck vest with a single button around the middle of his torso and a hot magenta collar (underneath which is a standard pink undershirt), pink cargo pants that are dotted with misshapen reddish lumps and tucked neatly into shin-high brown boots, and a hat-and-monocle combo that I am QUITE proud of, indeed! Miscellaneous decorations include slightly gooey, perpetually melting off-pink epaulettes and wrist-cuffs, the former of which are topped with reddish gumdrop-like lumps.

It is worth noting that a majority of this clothing has the texture and appearance of rolled fondant, and doesn't seem to ripple or jostle with movement.

This is because it is all a part of his body, akin to a hardened yet flexible carapace.

Personality
Where do I even start with this one?

Whatever Hennecke was like before has been completely twisted, obliterated, bent entirely out of place to create the candied caricature he is now. Gregarious and bombastic to a disquieting degree, his constant gleeful theatrics make him the center of any room he's placed in, which is something he seems to revel in. He will gladly converse with anyone in his line of sight, either not noticing or completely ignoring any and all hesitation on the other party's part as he babbles on and on about whatever's on his mind at any given moment. This isn't to say he's rude, however; he actually attempts to carry himself with an equally theatrical air of dignity and class, often speaking in an antiquated or overly formal manner and acting in what he considers a gentlemanly way, avoiding doing or saying anything that might be considered uncouth or offensive.

This persona of his, however, tends to be a rather thin veneer, as he is very much a  fucking madman  HIGHLY motivated individual, capricious at best and outright dangerous at worst BRILLIANT when it comes to the field of archaeology! Come, come!  Let me tell you of all that I hav

After all, the only thing larger than his stature is his ego; he considers himself to be an academic, a learned man of science, and is commonly found boasting about his various achievements and current state of PERFECTION. He is absolutely obsessed with gaining recognition and renown, and considers his research into the candy corruption to be "the big one" that will launch him into stardom. Thus, he tends to be rather single-minded in his pursuits, and conducts his work with such a fanatical zeal that one wouldn't be wrong in calling him a mad scientist. However, this ego of his can also act against him; it is possible to manipulate him by stroking it, as long as one remains within the bounds of what he considers acceptable.

He is also susceptible to violent mood swings, usually in response to one interfering with or disparaging his research or attacks on either himself or Pixie Stick. The stately demeanor can be abandoned entirely at the drop of a hat, giving way to

to f

feral, cheerful fury and an almost animalistic bearing, all the while laughing and grinning and laug

laughing and grinning and red and laughing and laughing and

gnashing of teeth and laughing and EVERYONE gets a tad bit cross on occasion, and I must admit, not even I am immune!

But there's no need for you to worry about that, my friend! Such uncouth displays are quickly ended, and apologies and amends are always offered! And lo, you seem to be a classy fellow yourself; I am sure you would never mean to offend!

We are FRIENDS, after all! Haha!

Abilities
Hennecke has a good number of unique capabilities about himself, both from his Shulk nature and from his fully-formed corruption.

Burrowing Claws
Hennecke's claws are capable of tunneling through stone and deepslate with ease, though are less effective against blocks containing rich ore deposits and silty materials such as gravel.

Secret Box
Though it is now partially gummed shut, Hennecke still possesses a vestigial shulker box, which is affixed to his back and grants him a little bit more pocket space if he ever needs it.

Great Tenacity

Hennecke's scales offer a degree of natural against damage and injury, and his robust build makes him a rather sturdy gent, overall making him one tough son of a bitch to take down. This seems to have been actually enhanced by his condition, as the hardened fondant clothes offer another layer of protection, and his absurdly high pain tolerance cannot be normal.

Corruptant
As a final-stage infected, Hennecke has become a vector of sweetrot himself; he lacks the paracausal powers of Pixie Stick, but he is at least biologically contagious. Anything handled by him (or grown by him, in terms of food) should be approached with great care WHOLEHEARTEDLY, as it is entirely safe and will make you feel SO much better!

Man with a Plan

Hennecke, first and foremost, is a man of action. He's highly motivated and driven, and will doggedly pursue any goal or objective set out in front of him. This, combined with his academic background and good work ethic, makes him very efficient at getting things done ALL nice and proper!

Water Sensitivity
Hennecke is a being of sugar and candy, which means he's practically allergic to water. Prolonged contact or submersion in it will cause his body to lose cohesion, melt, and eventually dissolve. He knows this, and will typically go to great lengths to avoid touching it.

Hater of Heat
Though he seems adapted to at least desert levels of heat, things such as magma or fire have a similar effect on him as water, causing him to melt and liquefy. He will typically also shy away from such sources of incredible heat.

Egotistical
As previously stated, Hennecke has a strong ego about him, and thinks very highly of himself, his work, and his background in nebulously-defined academia. Thus, he is particularly receptive to praise and flattery, and will view anyone who presents themselves in a similar manner as him (learned, polite, and dignified) as well-regarded equals, even if it is their very first meeting. He can very much be manipulated and tricked like this, but those who do must remain wary of him potentially finding out.

Story
Hennecke's story is clouded in mire and rot, even though he used to be an open book and often told stories of his time in the End; there are not many around who can tell his tales, and the ones that are would likely be unwilling to discuss him at length.

What can be assumed, however, is that he

is

notfromthispla HO THERE!

You wish to know my story?

My?  Story?

MY!  Story.

. ..

'''WELL!!! I'M GLAD YOU ASKED!!!'''

My story? MY story?! Well! I came from precious little-- naught but an idea, some ambitions, and a wish!  And a few materials, mind you, eheh. After a little while, I turned these things into a digsite worthy of my research; I put in the 110 percents to make it, yes I did! And I made it where I did because I could feel something down there, under the sands. Something fascinating. Something intriguing! I just knew in my HEART OF HEARTS that this would be

the one.

So I dug! Deeper! ''Deeper! Deeper still!  And then, with metaphorical sweat brewing on my brow and an ache in my hardworking muscles'', I found it! My sweet, sweet find! A shrine!  A shrine, it was-- from a culture I had no prior experience with!  Oh, if I didn't know of it, then surely NO ONE knew of it! I could be the FIRST!!!  'I. AM!!! THE FIRST OF THIS WORLD!!!'

...And then I met a friend!  A being of the shrine!  And it saw my earnest efforts, my good work ethic, my triumphant zeal, and it rewarded me! It changed me! It made me perfect. Now, I can continue the good work WITHOUT FURTHER INTERRUPTION!!!

That's where I am now!

Pixie-Stick
MY BEST FRIEND!!! What a fine fellow this one is! It's the one that made me better, MADE me as perfect as I am now, gave me this monumental chance to make myself known! I've received NOTHING BUT ENCOURAGEMENT from it, and, of course, I respond in kind! Not to mention how merry and fun it is! It plays good games! I LIKE good games!!! All this is to say that we'll be friends FOREVER!!!

Van der Stof
What a mysterious fellow, this Van! The first time I met him, I was still in a rather sorry state-- and he actually helped me! Brought me supplies so that I may continue my research while confined UNDER A LAKE!!!  The second time I met him, however, he was...less agreeable.  But Hennecke is very forgiving, yes he is!  No hard feelings, Van! Water under the bridge, VAN!!! Ahahahahaaa!

The rest of the former Digsite B-212 crew
Forgotten.

Cedric
AHA! Cedric! A fellow researcher! He may have also stuck me in a box once upon a time, but that is naught more than ancient history nowadays! I do so GREATLY desire to compare findings with him! Combine our efforts! Show him all the PROGRESS I've made in my work! He'll appreciate it! He will! I know it!!!

Haunter
Ah, the old ghost! He's a friendly one, even though he also stuck me in a blasted BOX!!!!!  But now that I'm out, we can be friends again! He seems rather unimpressed with my research, but that doesn't bother me one bit! I do enjoy a good challenge! I'll get him to appreciate what I've done, even if he can't become sweet like me! Just you wait! Just you'll see!

Azalea
I've only met this little Enderian once, but he's already left quite the impression! In fact, he reminds me a little bit of myself, ahah! Curious and wide-eyed, always hungry for new things to learn, new knowledge to gain! He'd make a fine student-- of this, I'm sure! Maybe, under my tutelage, he'll go on to do great things of his own!  He just needs to overcome that pesky anxiety of his!

Ripken
A quiet but pleasant fellow, with a work ethic that rivals my own! He's the one who freed me from the SECOND box, and he also assisted me in the creation of the first attempt at a man-made shrine!  I have nothing but respect for him and his hardworking, generous nature, and I hope he goes on to live a WONDERFUL unlife!

Oboro
Yet another FELLOW RESEARCHER, though this one seems to be up to trickery! His fascination with dimensional sciences comes close to rivaling my own, and he's VERY interested in learning more about my BESTEST FRIEND and its home! But heed this warning! He has tricked me once, though I have offered forgiveness-- but he may attempt do so to you, as well! Even still, however, it's ALWAYS nice to have another man of science to talk to, and he is rather pleasant.

Lambert
This fellow tried to hurt my friends, and lacks even an iota of remorse. 'Karma bites back, sir drowned. IT. ALWAYS! BITES BACK!!!

Trivia

 * Hennecke's associated hex code is #efb8db. it used to be #FFF1FA prior to him reaching the final stage of infection.
 * He was actually made before Odessa, but was introduced after her.
 * The catalyst for his existence was me, a horror enthusiast, happening to see the candy corruption while viewing Tae's stream and subsequently launching myself out of a cannon directly into it.
 * Hennecke's first iteration was an inchoate, cackling disaster that was still attempting to fight the rot creeping through his mind. He has since given up the ghost, as they say.
 * He, as of yet, has not fully answered any questions as to what his "research" truly entails, outside of his attempts to create artificial shrines. Whether this is due to intentional secret-keeping or him not even knowing himself what he plans to do is unknown.