"Foxing is an age-related process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps, old paper money and certificates. The name may derive from the fox-like reddish-brown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved." Scaramouche likes to the relate the word to his illness.. Scaramouche is terminally ill with 5 months to live. He is Sarcastic but kind. He is grumpy.