Deuce Rivulet

Deuce Rivulet is a protagonist of the series and one of the three members of the original trio. He is the electric type Gym Leader in the Phorte Region.

Deuce was the first to leave Whisilere Orphanage and feels like he had betrayed his friends. He was adopted by the Rivulet family, and deeply looks up to his parents.

Appearance
Deuce has dark brown hair cut short, with a singular hair that sticks up stubbornly. He has dark red eyes. He wears a black turtleneck under a blue shirt belonging to his dad Hydrus, and a black blazer with gold accents. He wears black pants and dark blue sneakers.

Deuce wears a shell necklace, which is a staple symbol in the Rivulet family.

Personality
Deuce seems cold and uncaring on the outside but he truly cares deeply for his friends and family. He was a huge crybaby when he was younger and he still secretly is.

Pokemon
Vic (Shinx)

Pancake (Alolan Raichu)

Gummy (Ampharos)

Basalt (Wooper)

Arthur (Prinlup)

Parfait (Swanna)

History
Deuce's old name is Corvus Dicio. He was born to the Dicio family and escaped with the help of his sibling, Corvi. His current name was given to him by Bo and Somna. He lived in the Whisilere Orphanage after becoming a refuge in the Phorte Region. He was adopted by the Rivulet family when he was eight.

Deuce is also a coordinator alongside being a gym leader, and he keeps this side of him a secret.

Story
i'm sure we haven't outlined the entire plot of the story so dont worry too much abt this

Relationships
Bo Fractal

Pre-Reunion Post-Reunion Somna Kantas
 * Remembers him fondly. Often finds himself wondering if he’s ok. Too afraid to go back and visit him.
 * Thinks highly of his skills as a trainer. Surprised by his sudden outgoing personality but accepts him nonetheless. Suspects not all is well under the surface

Pre-Reunion Post-Reunion Ollie Kantas Hydrus Rivulet Fraye Rivulet Lutri Rivulet Maru Rivulet Granpa Rivulet Corvi Dicio
 * Remembers her motivating both him and Bo through thick and thin.
 * Misses her presence and hopes she’s ok. Too afraid to go back and visit her.
 * “WHEN DID YOU GET SO MEAN :(“
 * Feels awkward for accidentally catching feelings for her adopted brother.
 * Although they don’t seem to get along at all, he respects her skills and love for Pokemon and is often inspired by her strategies.
 * Incredibly shy around him and develops a huge crush on him
 * Enjoys Ollie's company and loved when Ollie rambled on about bugs
 * He’s everything Deuce aspires to be.
 * Huge nerd, knows how he battles, how he trains, a bunch of champion related trivia only someone who could be considered a fanboy would know (he would never admit this)
 * Was adopted by Hydrus and Fraye when he was eight years old
 * Very intimidated and nervous at first, was the slowest kid to fully integrate into the family due to his anxiety over not belonging. Eventually sees Hydrus as more of his dad rather than an idol he can never dream of becoming.
 * Originally called Hydrus “Sir”, but finally calls him “Dad” after realizing his self worth isn’t tied to his adoptive fathers’ legacies.
 * Places Fraye on a pedestal almost as high as Hydrus’
 * Takes after his seemingly calm and collected nature
 * Fraye was the most understanding of the two dads to Deuce’s hesitance on fully becoming part of the family. While Deuce values Hydrus’ advice, he follows Fraye’s much more.
 * Deuce respects Fraye’s ability to adapt almost seamlessly to any situation and wants to be just like him as much as he wants to be just like Hydrus.
 * Originally calls Fraye “Sir”, but finally calls him “Dad” after realizing his self worth isn’t tied to his adoptive fathers’ legacies.
 * Felt like he was imposing on their already set living situation when he was first adopted, since Lutri was the first child adopted by Hydrus and Fraye
 * Always there cheering for Lutri whenever she practiced/competed in contests
 * They tease each other all the time but they love each other a whole lot
 * Knows better than anyone that Lutri will not hesitate to kick your ass if you so much as dare imply she’s weak in any way.
 * Panicked but was happy when he found out he was going to be a big brother to Maru
 * Excited to have another sibling to look after
 * Would protect Maru with his life
 * Spoils Maru
 * Wants to be seen as reliable to them
 * Loves and cares about him deeply
 * Originally called him "Sir" as well but eventually slipped enough to regularly call him "Grandpa"
 * Play mahjong together
 * Loves them dearly and misses them constantly during their time apart
 * Saw Corvi as his only form of solace during his time with Team Insomnia
 * Regrets needing to leave Corvi behind and is plagued with guilt

Trivia

 * His sunglasses are Hydrus' old ones. He values them greatly.
 * He reads a lot in his free time and is a frequent visitor to his town's library.
 * He's gay and gets together with Ollie by the end of the series.
 * His adopted little sibling, Maru, made him the necklace he's wearing. He values it greatly and keeps it with him at all times.
 * Favorite Foods: any baked goods, sushi, coffee