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Every Foible is unique, though some share familiar ways of being. The archive currently documents six apparent manners.

A manner is not a rule or a personality. It is simply the way a Foible seems to move through the world.

The six apparent Manners:

  • A quiet caretaker.

    Gentle caretakers of plants, people, places, and themselves. They notice what needs tending and quietly help things grow.

    Often observed...

    • Watering plants

    • Mending small things

    • Sharing snacks

    • Offering comfort

  • Always on the move.

    A wandering soul, drawn toward unfamiliar places and curious paths. They're happiest discovering somewhere they've never been before.

    Often observed...

    • Collecting interesting rocks

    • Following trails

    • Taking the long way home

    • Watching trains leave

  • Momentum incarnate.

    Natural leaders who forge ahead with confidence. They enjoy setting a course, and may turn nearly anything into a contest.

    Often observed...

    • Organizing expeditions

    • Starting races

    • Building forts

    • Saying, "Lets go!"

  • Curiosity without brakes.

    Mischief follows wherever they wander. They're driven less by caution than by the irresistible urge to find out what happens.

    Often observed...

    • Climbing forbidden places

    • Pressing mysterious buttons

    • Making loud noises

    • Breaking things

  • Half here, half somewhere else.

    Peaceful, imaginative, and full of ideas. Dreamers drift wherever inspiration carries them, whether or not the rest of the world keeps up.

    Often observed...

    • Staring at clouds

    • Inventing stories

    • Collecting impossible ideas

    • Forgetting what they were doing

  • Measure twice, cut once.

    Readers prefer to observe before they decide. They enjoy learning, noticing details, and understanding how things fit together.

    Often observed...

    • Reading instructions

    • Asking good questions

    • Solving puzzles

    • Listening more than speaking