‘“One has to discover everything for oneself” she replied. “And get over it all alone.”’  

(Moominland Midwinter, 1957) 

Too-ticky is a character that usually is seen in Moomin books and comics in wintertime. Too-ticky loves the frost and spends the winter in Moominpappa’s bathing house, where she lives with eight invisible shrews that help her with her chores. When the spring arrives, she wakes up the Moomin family by playing the tinkling barrel organ, after which the bathing house—thoroughly cleaned—is ready for the family to use. Too-ticky is seldom sensitive or comforting, but she still helps others to solve complex problems: when Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of a cold, snowy winter, Too-ticky helps him survive in the foreign environment, and when she encounters the invisible Ninny, she brings her right away to the Moominhouse to find comfort with the caring Moomin family. Despite her problem-solving skills, she does not want to tell anyone how to live their life—only her company and practicality usually are enough to brighten up the darkest days. 

In real life, too-tickys are a lot like snufkins: they are independent, musically talented, and live humbly amidst the soothing peace of nature. Unlike snufkins, too-tickys are, however, a lot more determined and focus on their projects in a more organised way. Too-tickys are always reliable friends who you can turn to especially in need for practical solutions instead of comfort. At work, too-tickys often work in positions where intelligence and practical problem-solving skills are required. Too-tickys are especially good at information systems and technical building. In their pastime, they love to spend the day in nature and preferably alone. However, if a good friend pays a visit or calls them every now and then, they will hardly lose their minds. 

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