Topic on Talk:Johnnyboy Aster

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Lead-in to proposed lore origin story:

Johnnyboy Aster (they/them) is the chosen name of a highland pangolin. Highland pangolins are a type of pangolin native to Neohio, the alternate dimension of Ohio accessible through a secretive portal guarded by the Ohio Worms. Highland pangolins are noted for purple fur covering similarly purple scales, as well as curved horns ending in points on each side of their heads. These horns are shed regularly. Highland pangolins have a range of intelligence similar to that of humans - Aster is a particularly intelligent pangolin, able to communicate with in at least three different human languages.

Aster has a flair for showmanship on the Blaseball diamond, which tends to linger even after games end. Outside of Blaseball, however, Aster is contemplative and often lost in their own thoughts. Aster is happy to share those thoughts with their trusted friends, and has been known to lapse into long stories when prompted. Among other revelations, Aster has told tales of living in Neohio for 42 years, exploring the dating pool without success, breaking a university records by attaining 7 different degrees in just 4 years (due to a loophole in the degree-granting process), and discovering a new element which had never before been observed in Neohio (known as "Neon").

When asked why such a successful individual would take up the dangerous reigns of Blaseball, Aster relates the following "fictionalized" story. When asked which part is fictionalized, Aster explained that "I have no idea what Turner was typing into the phone, I'm just guessing."