On the pup/OOC meme
Yes I play him young. Probably too young at times. I'm working with that. But I figure he's a young *wolf* in a human camp. Many human things are bound to confuse him, except for those he's familiar with from his days with the old woman. I also like to make him very inquisitive since Toboe always struck me as one of those types to be constantly wondering about things, even if he's unsure about whether to ask. Despite this touch of naivety, he can also pick up on certain things if implied. Definitions, not so much. Emotions and ideas, now you're talking. Onto emotions, Toboe is quite emotional. Let's not forget his total breakdown after killing Leara's bird, his hissy fit with Tsume early on or his consideration to abandon the pack for the Indians after the loss of Kiba and Blue. So yes, my Toboe has a tendency to overreact to things and misread statements for the worst.
However, apart from the young persona, Toboe is still very much a wolf. He will put himself in danger if he thinks he can help someone. He will make himself a threat if he has to. And he does view non-human death differently than a human of his disposition would. He also likes to prove his strength by getting into the thick of things and will occasionally show more of his mature side as the situation calls for it. Being a puppy, he will also act like a total goof when it comes to cuteness and fluffy critters. (See Eevee!Renji and Menchi).
In case you're wondering why Toboe is so secretive about his true self, realize that the only time someone found out about him, aside from the woman who raised him, she freaked out and tried to get her father to catch him. Not good times for the pup. Then again, he also killed her pet. Speaking of killing, let's touch upon emo!Toboe for a moment. Due to his emotional nature, Toboe can be very melancholy if provoked. Certain things set him off. Guilt, death of a loved one, natural law and failure to make someone happy (especially those he likes) are some key points. Having killed his care-taker by accident, Toboe has some guilt/confidence issues and will fall back on those if the conversation falls that way. Also, as with Elphie, he understands how nature works and can be pensive about it. He doesn't like these tragic conversations and will try his best to work something positive back into them when the occur.
As for friends, as long as you're not overtly creepy or seen doing something evil, Toboe will like you, and if you show interest in him, he will see you as his friend. He's fairly easy to get along with, if you look past the semi-obliviousness.
One more thing. Icons. If an animal/person who has touched Toboe speaks to him in LJ comment, he will reply with a wolf icon. He will also lock the comments in that section. Any other uses of the wolf icons will be quite obvious, such as when Toboe showed Ash his 'transformation'.
I think we shall conclude this with the anonymous OOC meme. Point out my mistakes, guys. I live to please/improve. Just remember if you're too mean, the pup will have to howl a little.