BELLEROSE

"son of apollo and coronis"

◦ Lucas was a simple and dimwitted child. He was slow in both academics and socializing, doted on by his parents and growing with no expectations from society. He was often bullied by his peers, who were resentful for being forced by their own parents to play with him. He spent his early childhood in a small rural community surrounded by prejudice and tradition.
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◦ When he was six years old, Lucas resurrected a reluctant playmate's pet bird at its backyard funeral by holding it in both hands and willing it back to life. Though this excited him greatly, it scared the others around him. He was then considered a freak by the locals, and even a monster by older generations. He suffered a heart attack the next day and nearly died. No well wishes were sent to the family and they fled to live in the city of New Paris, hoping to avoid attention.
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"surpasser of chiron"

◦ Despite the heart attack and consequence of his actions, Lucas continued to explore his abilities as he grew, to the disdain of his parents. They were the first to notice that he could indeed heal, using only his touch and good intentions...but with everything he healed, he suffered in kind. He cured his father of food poisoning then vomited for two days. He healed his mother's wrist and wound up in a cast of his own. Lucas felt great inspiration and wished to help others, but his parents insisted that he preserve himself instead.
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"struck down by zeus"

◦ Lucas was homeschooled in an attempt to keep him away from the outside world. His parents did not trust his impulsive need to help, believing that he would sacrifice himself for the sake of somebody else without thought or consideration. He was forbidden to dream or strive for any career that would tempt him to use his unappreciated ability: doctor, police, nurse, veterinarian, teacher, caregiver...he was encouraged to keep a low profile and little to no goals.
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◦ Eventually this secluded way of life became too much for his parents. When Lucas was seventeen, his mother ended her own life to escape what she believed to be an inevitably tragic ending, and when his failed attempt to resurrect her put him in the hospital, Lucas woke up from the coma at eighteen with no father waiting for him. He still doesn't know what happened.
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"and resurrected into the stars"

◦ Lucas stepped out of the hospital feeling refreshed and inspired. He had nowhere to go, no one to turn to for help, but he didn't feel alone. He had spent a year in a dream with a stranger that wasn't a stranger at all; he had learned more about himself by breaking away from who he knew himself to be. He felt the same uncontrollable urge to help others that he had always felt before, but this time he felt more understanding of his own limitations and capabilities. He knew when to stop and he knew when to let go. To this day he can't understand how this happened, but he can still remember verbatim the words that had been spoken to him.
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"the snake rewards your kindness"

◦ He made a private name for himself as a companion. It began with him helping the homeless and elderly, easing their pain and occasional anxieties. He continued to seek out those who he felt needed his help, and then allowed himself to be found. Lucas currently works for a small friend-for-hire industry, where he remains a favourite for those looking for gentle companionship or somebody to talk to. Some of his regular customers include those with chronic pain, depression, and general loneliness, who can't quite put their finger on why they feel so much better after spending time with Lucas. Unfortunately, his availability is inconsistent due to his own unpredictable aftereffects.
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"you are my new temple."

◦ Lucas is the vessel of Asclepius, Greek god of Healing and Medicine. He knows this but doesn't understand it.