Post by Aurelia on Nov 28, 2016 22:34:24 GMT -5
Chevalier, Aurelia
Quincy
[ AT A GLANCE ]
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Height & Weight: 5'11" & 136 lbs
Hair & Eye Color: Half-shaven chestnut hair with violet ends & Blue
Ethnicity: French & Spanish
Positive Traits: Confident, Decisive, Fierce, Loyal, Unshakable, Analytical, & Strong.
Negative Traits: Deceitful, Unmotivated, Suspicious, Merciless, Confident, Selfish, & Immoral.
Loyalties: She has no loyalties to anyone nor anything. Not even herself.
Snapshots:
- Birth • November 26, 1996
- Inducted into Chevalier • March 3, 1999
- Conditioning program • February 7, 2001
- Accelerated Program • March 12, 2003
- Sage Program • September 27, 2007
- Stationed in America • May 6, 2009
- Abandoned her Post • December 31, 2010
- Set up in Osaka • April 4, 2011
- Became a Cyber-terrorist • August 9, 2011
- Found by Chevalier • October 14, 2016
[ ON THE SURFACE ]
Physical Description: Aurelia is a true beauty, boasting vibrant swarthy skin with faint, coral undertones. She has been described as the "great beauty" of the Chevalier. She has long, russet colored hair that is neatly and intricately cut and slung over her right shoulder. The color is a rich, chocolate brown with red hues woven in to make it look reddish-brown, while the ends of her hair is stained a deep lavender. While she almost always has her hair well-styled, its natural appearance is just as lovely. Her hair appears to be as light as air, but as dense as the forest. It is mostly straight, with only peeks of curl at the ends near the side of her cheek. The red hues splash across the silky locks and are especially vibrant when struck by the sun's light.
Aurelia's face is made more beautiful with rich azure-hued eyes that are said to have a fatally elegant gaze. Her nose is petite and her lips a faint pink, which seem to pout as they sit upon her face. Her features come together to create a soft, gentle expression. There is nothing inherently intimidating when looking upon her face, for it glows with innocence. In some ways, her eyes deceive her angelic expression, both projecting something unmistakably unkind. And yet, her eyes continue to keep secrets and even words fail to unveil their truths.
Each evening she bathes in a particularly scented bath, which must be at a precise 112 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure the water is hot enough to wash away any dirt and and dead skin. Any hotter and it deprives her skin of essential oils she needs to remain radiant and hydrated. Each day of the week has a different scent, with Monday's bath being scented with apricot, Tuesday Jasmine, Wednesday Lavender and Iris, etc. Once she thoroughly soaked in her bath, she lathers her body with exotically fragrant creams that are said to fight aging and promote a healthy glow. Despite her natural beauty, Aurelia spends considerable time each day accentuating the rosiness of her cheeks, the fullness of her lips and lashes, and immaculately laying of her hair. In fact, her daily cosmetic routine is quite extensive. She imports some of the finest powders, colors, perfumes, and items for lengthening her eye lashes.
Every morning she awakes and begins by sitting before her various mirrors. Each allowing her a different view. She then carefully selects a color for her cheeks. She almost always chooses between rosebud and peach, which she said accentuates her cheek bones and brings out her eyes. She neatly styles her hair with the help of her aid, Brussela, whom she designed. There is something about Brussela that reminds her of her deceased mother, which causes her to express unprecedented kindness and favor. Brussela is the only one to have ever seen the the remnants of Aurelia's past on her body. When she removes her clothing there is noticeable and unsightly scarring from the top of her shoulder to her lower back. There are moments when she can feel them pulsating, as if the wound were to have reopened. She never wears clothing that reveal her back or midsection because the scarring is so extensive and discolored.
While she has a slender frame, she prefers outfits that continue to accentuate her features, which is more than likely a result of her vanity. Originally, she wore a jump-suit style Quincy uniform, which was baggy and unflattering. She immediately ordered customization's to be made to her outfit, making it more form-fitting and requiring a zipper to be placed on the backside. As she matured, she understood all too well the benefits of her appearance and how easily it could aid in manipulation and control. She now wears a more flattering and customized uniform, which includes an above-the-knee length skirt connected to a form-fitting tunic with a high collar fixed with a Quincy cross. In addition to one-piece skirt-tunic combo, she is never seen without her characteristic weapon of choice, the Steyr TMP, which is just another example of how she chooses to stand out. It is typically in a holster attached to her back. The weapon is just greater than the width of her body and the handle is generally protruding far above her waist. The device that holds it in place is made of fine leather and dyed black, which was a personal choice since the weapon itself would end up spilling the blood of her enemies.
Aurelia possesses a greater number of attributes that, misleading or not, tease a gentler, softer side of her person. She has a characteristic way of comporting herself, defined by slowed, deliberate movements. Her gait is elegant and proper, likely a sign of her noble breeding. Despite her noble posture, she moves her body flirtatiously. Each step is short and intentionally attention attracting. When she interacts with others, men or women, she has a flirtatious manner of directing her mannerisms. She speaks deliberately, but her words are honeyed with a soft lilt. She is prone to emphasizing certain phrasing and trailing off when she is conversing with someone who she intends to manipulate. Her voice is almost always characterized by a silky tone unless she is verging on rage. When she lets down her facade and becomes vexed and serious, especially with an opponent, her voice will tighten and lose its dulcet tone. Her voice will possess some degree of softness, but will be slightly deeper and more aggressive. It will better project the vile nature she hides beneath the surface.
Spiritual Description: Someone who is adept at sensing someone's reiryoku will be able to glean more from her reiatsu, but overall, she doesn't leave much to the imagination. It is not often that she attempts to conceal her reiatsu, preferring for it to permeate the space beyond her body. She wants others to feel her monstrous energy reserves and so when she enters the space someone is currently presiding over, it will instantly stifle and invade. A proficient sensor will immediately pick up on its malicious undertones. In the past, it has been described as “suffocating.” It has also been described as giving off a feeling as though it desires “destruction.” Indeed, her reiatsu is thick and vile, but oddly emits a soft, amethyst hue. It is pleasing to the eye, but not the senses or body.
[ BEHIND THE EYES ]
Personality: Apathy. It's a word that usually summons up the imagery of someone sitting emotionless, staring blankly at the wall wondering where their toothbrush is while having a revolution going on outside their window. The word itself sounds lifeless and listless, as if caring about things causes one’s energy to be drained - as if the only rational explanation people can come up with for apathy is that the person just doesn’t have the energy to care. This is a rather convenient explanation, as people don’t really want to come to terms with what true apathy is: a total absence of interest. A complete lack of emotional investment in what is going on around them. Someone could still be energetic, and may even be working towards some kind of goal, all the while not feeling any particular concern for the results of their actions.
It is, in spite of this, quite unfair to call Aurelia completely apathetic. In fact, she’s probably ‘selectively apathetic’ with the caveat that she is apathetic to things normal humans shouldn’t be apathetic about (such as pain, sex and death) as well as being apathetic to more things than the average human (such as winning, losing, torture, ghosts, etc.). It is not that she has no enthusiasm for anything, it is just that that enthusiasm is heavily invested in a very narrow range of pursuits - particularly games. What she loves, she loves with absolute passion. Only very rarely is such passion invested in a fellow being, however - it is mostly directed at herself and the games she plays.
If one had only these notions of her character, her current behavior and demeanor would certainly come as quite a shock. One would expect a quiet and reserved girl, perhaps, who put intent focus into everything she does under the auspices of ‘winning’ whatever game she was playing, like the stoic and taciturn child prodigies often referenced in literature. Such preconceptions would be blown out of the water by spending even a few minutes with the apparent bundle of boundless energy that is Aurelia. It is said that she may not even be a woman, but rather raw energy given form.
It is easy to believe, however, that most of this ‘genki-girl’ attitude is probably an act. A very thorough, convincing act, to be sure, but then Aurelia is a very accomplished actress. Of course, this begs the question - why? Why would someone who cares about so little devote so much of her energy to entertaining those around her? What does she stand to gain from being so cheerful all of the time? The answer is simple - she finds it amusing. Again, it is her own feelings which influence her behavior - there are very few things that can override this fundamental, yet inherent selfishness. Perhaps she sees it all as one big game, one that she is exploiting ruthlessly for her own pleasure. Those who admire her probably do not realize what darkness lies at the heart of this woman’s soul - and even if they have the level of energy sensory capable of detecting it, her skill at stealth and acting can fool those with even the sharpest sixth sense.
This emptiness can be occasionally glimpsed - those who cheat, who quit or who are simply destined to be pawns in her games are not usually on the receiving end of Aurelia's happy-go-lucky persona. They often end up as stress-relief, rather. It was Newton who said that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, but even he would probably have never guessed that it would apply to personalities. For the longer she acts cheerful, the more vindictive and cruel she is in the torture chamber - as many of the leaders of Japan's criminal gangs are likely to find out. However, this does imply that she cares about something - nobody gets stressed for no particular reason. Why she continues to act cheerful and energetic in front of others is another mystery - perhaps it’s just force of habit, or perhaps she would like, deep down, to become the mask she wears.
While Aurelia's true intentions are shady, the persona she presents to others is far more easily analysed. The Aurelia most see is full of energy, always willing to talk to others (though rarely about anything of importance, and certainly never about herself) and extremely playful. She seems easygoing and forgiving, and could even be considered quite womanly and kind at times. It is a stark contrast to what lies beneath the surface. Her mask is so perfect, however, that very few are capable of piercing her disguise - in fact, her restless excitement makes it difficult to spend time analyzing any single facet of her behavior, perhaps contributing to the strength of her facade. However, dwelling on her darker side makes it easy to lose sight of the fact that most people will never encounter this side of her.
The side most people see is much easier to understand, as she is as childish as she is energetic. Sweets are like a magnet to Aurelia, and it is rare for her to be seen without some form of confection. Lollipops and boiled sweets are her favorite, but she does not discriminate - every sugary treat is sampled and subsequently fawned over (woe be you if you try to trick her into eating what looks sweet, but actually isn’t). Similarly, jewelry and fine clothes will also catch her attention. However, she is a harsh critic - show her rags and tacky jewelry at your own expense. She will not hold back in her resulting tirade.
When it comes to romance, the sad truth is that she takes no interest in the concept apart from playing with other’s hearts like a game. She is almost entirely asexual, with no sexual preferences whatsoever. One has to wonder where this total disinterest comes from. One has to wonder, but the truth is that she treats romance in the same way that children ‘play house’. She enjoys all the trappings of courting someone else, but distances herself from any of the serious implications that such actions and relationships entail. This can end up with her being quite cruel to men she once flirted with, as given her appearance, she has more than her fair share of admirers.
And this probably brings us to the core tenet of Aurelia. She is, in spite of her appearances, quite cruel. Not due to any evil intentions - in fact, she contains an almost equal potential for good as she does for evil - but simply because she lacks any emotional investment in her relationships. She will help someone one day, only for her to kill them the next without remorse. She does care about things, but as those things are never usually people her care is never really properly expressed. Those who know her may be shocked to see that a loose thread in her coat upsets her more than the death of a supposed ‘friend’.
This is Aurelia Chevalier. A woman defined by a dichotomy like no other, the inconceivable gap between her happy-go-lucky persona and the darkness which lies in her soul. Her childish behavior masks her intelligence, but her impulsive behavior makes it difficult for even the most seasoned of tacticians to plan for her behavior. She is a determined woman who has an uncommon drive to see her ‘games’ played out until the end, yet she bears no particular fear of losing. She is a woman with a contradiction at her very core, her behavior itself is an unresolved paradox. Does the strain of putting up her facade cause her cruelty, or is her persona an attempt to mask that cruelty and make her more appealing to those around her? Perhaps, perhaps not. Only she will ever know, and she has never decided to share such thoughts with anyone but herself.
Goals & Achievements: Aurelia wants to win. That’s all really. This desire does not come from any particular fear of ’losing’, but rather from the ill-defined competitiveness of a spoiled child. She wants to win, for she simply sees life as a rather large game, albeit one with poorly described objectives and rules. Yet, she carries the same logic that she would apply while playing cards to her life. The result is an innate selfishness, born from her competitive nature. Unwittingly, it is Chevalier who originally spurred her into action - after some of her antics as an assassin in the America.
But what is her ultimate ‘win condition’? What will she do once she stands among the remains of the Chevalier empire, finally triumphant over her oppressors, who had unwittingly challenged her? Aurelia herself doesn’t know - in fact, that may even be her ‘win condition’ - to find life’s ultimate objective, to work out a way to ‘clear the game’. The idea may sound preposterous to many, but to her- a woman who desperately longs for purpose and structure - it seems as realistic a goal as anyone else’s. Only time will tell if she makes any progress towards this final achievement.
[ GUARDIAN ANGEL ]
Quincy Cross: Aurelia possesses a generic cross provided by the Chevalier Clan. The Sterling Silver ornate cross charm has scrolling detail throughout its body, and Fleur de Lis style caps on the ends of the Cross. From top to bottom the cross measures 1.5 inches. This ornate vintage style silver cross is beautiful on its own. She wears it as a pin on the inside of her jacket to prevent thieves, and deter other spiritualist from pestering her. Likewise, the Chevalier cross is well-known and carries a certain amount of clout. It does come with a small chain that she may wear around her wrist, but it usually stays tucked away.
Power: Despite her detachment to people and things, her power lies in Contract forming. Aurelia can make any kind of contract with absolutely anything, even with herself. She can decide every condition of the contract, including what would happen if one of the party were to somehow break the contract. The conditions imposed by Aurelia are absolute, and will always inevitably happen, no matter what the condition is.1
She can also decide if the contract can even be broken in the first place. The contract cannot be negated or undone by anyone/anything, only by Aurelia.2
Spirit Weapon: Her spirit weapons takes the form of gloves, arm sleeves, leggings that extend into toe-shoes. At it's weakest concentration, it is a shimmering mass of blue and purple reishi that solidifies into a gradient fabric. The only difference is her gloves possess claws extend an inch passed her fingers. Albeit her choice of weapon is unconventional, but how she uses them makes them far more formidable than any weapon she could imagine into existence.
[ LEGACY CREATED ]
Origin: "You want to know about my birth? Aye, dios eres molesto."
Aurelia was born to Julien and Isabella Chevalier, however, that isn't their true names. Chevalier was a clan that collects and hones Quincy of exceptional talent such as her parents, as such her parents were ordered to produce an offspring. The young quincy was to be born a prodigy and shaped into the ultimate weapon for Chevalier. However, she was born barely above-average which disappointed the organization greatly. Her home life was no different than any child's growing up. Her father was absent most times due to his position as an Assassin for the Clan, while her mother was a researcher. At her second birthday, her mother passed on her power to her daughter which was a turning point in Aurelia's life. It was as if every atom in her body became supercharged and she began to permeate a strong reiatsu. It wasn't long after that that she clan sensed the change and had her inducted into the conditioning program that her mother was assisting in. She was made to showcase her reiatsu and power at the young age of three, and was quickly ushered into the accelerated program.
By the age of three her teachings in the way of murder had began. Aurelia never had the chance to develop into her own personality because the proctors oversaw her both in living and training. She was to listen only to what she was told and never to fail. The mental training and conditioning started at this age and proceeded throughout her years as her body grew and more training began.
The only time she was allowed to see her mother or father was as a reward for being in the top third percentile.
At the age of five the proctors started to teach her the art of marksmanship, stealth, battle, movement and how to call upon her powers as a Quincy. As all of this happened Aurelia lived her life as a robot not questioning anything that she was told and only improving herself. At the age of seven a field test was ordered by the Clan in order to see the progress that had been made over four years on Aurelia. She was sent out into the woods and had been told that there was a man inside of a cabin that she must kill him. It hadn't taken her long to find the cabin and when she did she broke down the door wielding a seele schneider and prepared to kill her target.
What happened though was something she didn't understand. Inside of the cabin was the man, but with him was a woman. At first both of them were screaming at her angry at the broken door. The man then started to moving backwards in fear as he saw both her emotionless eyes and the X on the collar of her shirt. He knew what was going on and after screaming for his wife they both ran to the bedroom. Aurelia followed them slowly and found them behind the bed with both crying and holding each other. She starred for a moment at them with the sword in her right hand. "What are you doing?" They both looked up at her scared and confused. "You are in danger yet you flee to nowhere and cling to nothing. I don't understand."
It was then that the wife starred at Aurelia angrily "A monster like you can't understand what it is to be huma. ." Aurelia had grown bored after not finding what she felt was an actual answer to her confusion and killed the wife at that moment. The husband then followed soon after her to the after life. Upon returning to her proctor her success was noted and her training increased. None of them knew though that the experience of seeing human emotion caused a spark inside of Aurelia to light and something was brewing inside of her. In all actuality it didn't take very long for Aurelia to start developing her own personality. One that the proctors at first dismissed it, believing it wasn't possible for her to gain such a thing. However, she started to question her training and talk back to the proctors. They in turn started to get upset and alter her development. That was put to question after she learned to call upon her power in full and began training to develope her skill with the earth. One of the proctors criticized a movement only to have his arm cut off while he turned his back on her. The Clan was then informed that she had killed the man who had been her primary trainer for her life and was demanding her presence. However, after the incident she was no longer permitted to see her family.
Rise to Power: "You want to know about my power? Tch! Carajo eres molesto."
Aurelia's power was passed to her by way of her clan's family contract. However, her power did not become her own until she reached the tender age of five. When she discovered that she could make a contract with the Earth itself. She formed a growing contract that would continue to deepen and grow in power as long as her feet remain on Earth. The nature of her contract shifts and changes as time passes, but the power is always the same. Chevalier was aware of her power, but could not coach it's development. Instead they focused on basics of Quincy training, choosing to focus on honing her ability to manipulate Reishi, craft holy artifacts, utilize Blut, and learn Galsterei. Her schedule was rigorous and her classes were mandatory.
The name of her program was called Sage. A specialized program to handcraft High Level Quincy capable of replacing a dozen Quincy effortlessly. They were privy to information that was lost to the whole of Quincy for millennia. By forcing a strict regimen while constraining their reiryoku, it forces rapid growth of the soul and pushes it to develop quickly...or break. A sight that is seen very often within the program. It was during this time of her life that she began to cultivate and learn the depths of her own power. The very earth she walked on had become her weapon and as such she was quickly placed into the role of assassin for the organization. She was sent to the United States to perform several missions. Her power allowed her unique methods of assassination that were impossible to trace, not to mention her skill in marksmanship made any target reachable. Once a year passed, she abandoned her post and left the Clan behind.
Call to Action: Aurelia spent the rest of her days doing as she please. Utilizing her technological prowess to become a renowned hacker of sorts for various corporations and governments. Her newfound profession led her to be labeled a cyber-terrorist by many, however none of her actions have directly led to any misdoing by her hands. However, that fame made her ability to stay put very difficult as the clan she had left behind was not one to let things go without an explanation. Even then, she suspected they would want her head because of all the information she held about them. It didn't take them that long to finally pin her down, and in doing so made her stand and fight. The result of the skirmish left three towns destroyed, a mountain severely warped, and the manifestation of a forest that had never been known until that day. The corpses that littered that valley that day numbered in the dozens, but the message that they delivered to her that day was clearly received. They had something she wanted and would not relinquish it until they had her back under their control. She had made up her mind. She couldn't sit back idly anymore, she needed to find out what they took and how to get to it. She would also bring the world they created crashing down upon their heads, if she could muster that.
