[hider=Lawrence B. "Doc" Ellison - Arbiter - Interpersonal Influence][color=00ffbb][h3] β„• 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Lawrence B. "Doc" Ellison[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝔸 π•˜ 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Nineteen.[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] ℍ 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]5'8", 172cm[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] π•Ž 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]150lb, 68kg[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝔸 𝕑 𝕑 𝕖 𝕒 𝕣 𝕒 π•Ÿ 𝕔 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent][img]http://i.imgur.com/Jjb2ph5.jpg[/img] A weird mix of professional and casual, Lawrence carries the look of someone who [i]should[/i] care more about his appearance than he actually does. While he carries an [i]air[/i] of being professional upon first meeting him, this illusion is quickly shattered upon closer inspection. His hair is messy almost to the point of not being tolerable, and his clothing, while suitably "proper" is usually in a state of disarray, whether it be a flipped collar or uneven wrist cuffs. Beneath which glimpses of tattoos can be occasionally seen. Besides this, he's fairly average in most respects. A bit on the short side for height, and in no way a chiseled example of athleticism. Almost always on his person, tucked under an arm or in a pocket, is a book entitled "Meditations". This, however, is not always the only book he carries with him. The library is like his personal home, and he often likes to bring pieces of it with him when he's out and about. It's a habit forged from constant interruptions of his studying over the past year.[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] β„™ 𝕖 𝕣 𝕀 𝕠 π•Ÿ 𝕒 𝕝 π•š π•₯ π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Lawrence carries an aura of serenity about him, almost to the extent that it could be considered apathy. This is no accident. Upon learning the effect his power has upon others, he took it upon himself to embrace an almost fanatical devotion to the philosophy of Stoicism. This isn't to say he's an emotionless shell, but rather he uses reason and logic to ward off what negative thoughts that he can. In a nutshell, he tries to take "A stoic is immune to misfortune" as seriously as possible. Particularly considering the volatile Abberations he finds himself interacting with every day. As far as positive emotions go, he has no problem expressing them, although his methods can sometimes leave something to be desired. Behind the serenity lies pool of wit and venom that he unleashes upon those he feels comfortable with. Friends are showered with insults while strangers are showered with advice, perhaps an outlet for keeping his calm facade. It's all in good fun though, and he takes the occasional singed eyebrow from a moody Abberation in stride. Ultimately though, what drives him day to day is a desire to be helpful. Good and bad mean little to him compared to helpful and helpless. His powers have yet to manifest in a way that's useful to the Institution as a whole (Much to his relief), so in the meantime he does what he can for his peers. As such, he rarely leaves the school grounds, instead preferring to set up and read in the corner of the library until a student bothers him.An almost inevitable occurrence these days. [/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] ℍ π•š 𝕀 π•₯ 𝕠 𝕣 π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent] Lawrence was... what one might call a volunteer at the institution. That is to say the dreams he experienced, and their implications, shook him to the core. Enough so that he practically threw himself at the chance to join USARILN East. This would probably surprise most of his current acquaintances, considering his almost unhealthy indifference to misfortune. Needless to say, he usually keeps that particular detail to himself. Regardless, it was one year ago that he first stepped foot in the Institution, and since then his life has been relatively normal, all things considered. Especially compared to many in his same position. His initials fears could be called an absurd overreaction when compared to how underwhelming his power is. That isn't to say he has found himself entirely useless though. Abberations in particular began to seek him out when word of his power started to spread. Sometimes all they needed was a "fix", a quick chat when he was in a good mood to ease their minds during a struggle with their stigma. Still, this was not always a... good idea. Before he had learned to control his power, and his emotions, there was more than one occasion when he was caught in a bad mood. Sometimes adding a little fire to an Abberation who's having a bad day ends in violence. Sometimes meaning usually. In the months since gaining a measure of control over his ability he has seen a steady rise in his "popularity". In truth, most people just use him, but he has long since resigned himself to that fate. On most days he sets up shop in the library during his free time, with a sarcastic plaque that reads "Dr. Ellison" (The source of his nickname) facing outwards from his little reading nook. Arbiters, as a whole, tend to leave him alone. Unlike Abberations they couldn't get much practical use out of his ability, and having your mind potentially manipulated is something most people would rather avoid. As such, he's made a lot of acquaintances over the past year, but next to no friends. Whether this bothers him or not is anybody's guess. In spite of a noticeable lack of being sent out into the meat grinder like a number of his peers, Lawrence has noticed an... almost uncomfortable amount of attention on him from the Institution these past few weeks. The guards, in particular, seem to be paying him an unhealthy amount of attention. For the most part he's tried to dismiss it as paranoia, after all the Institute isn't particularly shy when it needs something. Still, that unknown fills him with a certain amount of unease when his mind dwells on it too long.[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝕄 𝕒 π•˜ π•š 𝕔 : [/h3][/color] [indent][b][u]Interpersonal Influence[/u][/b]: Lawrence has an "aura" about him that has a subtle, yet noticeable affect on the minds around him. Others will find themselves drawn towards his mental state, relaxing if he is relaxed, becoming anxious if he is afraid. While this used to be constant, he has managed to exert a certain amount of control over it in the past year. He can flick it on or off at will, and only reasonably for 3 people at a time. While "active" this aura becomes visible, and engulfs both him and the recipient in a faint white light. Instead of choosing the influence the target's mind, Lawrence can instead choose to influence their body. He does not have nearly the same impact when using his ability in this manner, able to influence only small changes in function (Inducing minor shivers, twitching, etc.) and comes with increased strain on Lawrence himself. He can only use this ability for, at most, a minute on the target, with larger targets being harder to influence. Other than this, it has the same tell and range as his other power (30 meters, for reference) and cannot be used in conjunction with it.[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝔻 𝕣 𝕖 𝕒 π•ž : [/h3][/color] [indent]"[color=f7976a]Thank you...[/color]" The woman sobbed, finally finding the peace she had sought for so long. He lived a quiet existence, secluded in the wilderness, but that did not seem to stop folks from hunting him down. Bookshelves seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions, and behind the woman lay an equally endless line of others waiting to find their peace. He did not mind though. The work was... rewarding. A quick glance out the window confirmed it: All the friends he had made thoughout his lifetime were there. Some had been seekers much like the woman in front of him, others never needed his power to begin with. With a wave of his hand he motioned the woman to join the group outside, and turned to greet the next man in line. His body was bathed in flames and hatred was plastered across his aging face. In moments though, the flames were extinguished by tears, and he knelt before Lawrence sobbing. "[color=f7976a]Thank you...[/color]"[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] β„• π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ π•ž 𝕒 𝕣 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Shadows dance across the walls, illuminated by flickering torchlight. In the center of the room sits a single chair, a throne, occupied by none other than Lawrence. Who else, after all, would be a fitting candidate to lord over this domain? This [i]institution[/i]? The decor was no accident, the archaic designs were such because [i]he[/i] desired them to be. As if to toast those men and women who held ultimate power in a day long past. In front of him knelt a man who looked to be much older, much more [i]prestigious[/i] at first glance. In a different world, it would be fitting that their positions were reversed. They both knew, however, the absurdity of that situation in present times. No, in present times this was the only arrangement that made sense. Still, in spite of the totality of his servitude, the kneeling man argued: "[color=f7976a]But [i]Sir[/i] surely you can forgive his insult just once. He is both a child and a fool, we don't need to-[/color]" A wave of Lawrence's hand silenced the man. Almost as if enjoying the challenge to his authority, his eyes sparkled with delight and a hint of amusement spread across his lips. Still, those that knew him were aware that a smile was never a good reaction. Lawrence was... creative when it came to his talents, and it was this creativity that he delighted in. "[color=00ffbb]How is your wife doing?[/color]" The kneeling man's outburst was completely ignored, but rather grow angry his face drained of all color. "[color=f7976a]P-please, I-[/color]" "[color=00ffbb]Healthy? As healthy as that fool is anyway. See, we're running a little low on money these days, and I just can't imagine that we can fit feeding the both of them in this week's budget. So, you can either slip a knife through his ribs or slip a blade through hers. It's your [i]choice[/i].[/color]" With painful emphasis on that final word, the walls of the room fell away, revealing an endless multitude of featureless people, stretching past the horizon. As one they reached out him, their voices rising in a beautiful chant. "[color=f7976a]Our choice.[/color]" "[color=f7976a]Our [i]choice[/i].[/color]"[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝔸 𝕨 𝕒 π•œ 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•š π•Ÿ π•˜ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Arbiter[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝔸 𝕣 π•ž 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•₯ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent]xxx[/indent] [indent]I have none yet! Yada yada not important enough, yada yada plot device.[/indent] [color=00ffbb][h3] 𝕋 𝕙 𝕖 π•ž 𝕖 π•Š 𝕠 π•Ÿ π•˜ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh3bleXWaCk]The Stoic's Calm Mind[/url] [url=https://youtu.be/znLFgtkrGzU?t=352]The Stoic Facade Fades for a Climactic Showdown[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGErC6QQdoc]A Brief Glimpse of Doc's Thought Process[/url][/indent][/hider] [hider=Interview With The Doc] [i][color=00ffbb]Look, I know they call me 'Doc' but do you really need me to psychoanalyze the newbies? I'm sure you have people for that.[/color] ... [color=00ffbb]What? My opinion? Why does that matter? You know what, nevermind, let's just make this quick so I can get back.[/color][/i] [h2][center]People The Doc Likes:[/center][/h2] [h2][center]People The Doc Dislikes:[/center][/h2] [h2][center]People The Doc Is Neutral On:[/center][/h2] [list] [color=lightcoral]Lily[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Lily first? All right, I guess I have known her a week longer than the others, so I'm game. I guess it makes me a horrible person if I say I prefer her when she's depressed instead of manic, but you guys never really cared about how terrible we are. I mean, of course I [i]want[/i] her to be in a good mood whenever possible for her sake, but... Wow that's a lot to handle at once. Still, that doesn't bother me too much. What bothers me is her powers. Taking on the injury of someone else? I'm not sure whether I respect her for having the mental fortitude to do that, or worry about her sense of self worth. What is she saying about her own value if she can damage herself readily? This is all speculation though, I'm not inside of her head (Magical hocus pocus aside) and I hope I'm wrong. Still, I'd be lying if I said that didn't affect my view of her. [/color] [color=8A3DFF]Emma[/color] - [color=00ffbb]All right, so Emma. Another person I'm not quite sure how I feel about, exactly. On the one hand, I appreciate how kind she is to everyone, and if taken at face value that's pretty great. On the other hand... Emotions are sorta my thing, you know? I deal with Aberrations every day, so I've seen all kinds. I'm not saying she's secretly a void of emotion or an ocean of depression, but an act is an act. I don't really care for people who put on a front. So, it's hard to say one way or the other how I feel about her. I respect her good qualities and have no respect for her "bad" ones, if you can even call it that. If she can't trust me enough to take off that mask I won't be able to trust her enough to become her friend.[/color] [color=0095FF]Grant[/color] - [color=00ffbb]He's something between a kindred spirit and a polar opposite. I wouldn't consider myself [i]lazy[/i] but I can definitely relate to someone that doesn't give a damn about appearances or being "productive". Still, that bone he has to pick with authority? Grow up. Now I don't mean that in the sense of "Oh, you need to get over everything that's wrong with you and live a happy life", but there's [i]clearly[/i] a deeper problem there than teen angst. Instead of lashing out he needs to realize that the people trying to help him are [i]trying to help him[/i]. He's almost an adult, having these issues isn't a problem but not trying to fix them is. Needs an actual therapist. So if he blows up on me, I get it, but it's not going to win him any points. Other than that, he seems all right by me. [/color] [color=red]Chris[/color] - [color=00ffbb] Another of those people I would describe as being in between a kindred spirit and polar opposite. I think we have similar tastes in company to a degree, in that we both can respect a more muted attitude in people. His preferences in that regard though seem much stronger than mine are. The real difference lies in the fact that the guy doesn't seem comfortable with himself, [i]at all[/i], and that's an issue. Self acceptance is a pretty big part of life, you know? Someone who can't talk about themselves with others clearly has a lot of honest introspection to do. Kinda feel like I should introduce the guy to Stoicism and see if anything good comes from it, seems like the perfect type to benefit. Still, I'm not here to take on an apprentice. If he wants help accepting himself I'll do what I can, but if he doesn't then I can't see much of a friendship developing during his time here. I'd feel like I was hanging out with an empty shell.[/color] [color=cyan]Sander[/color] - [color=00ffbb] This guy's harder to get a solid read on than most, I'll give him that. I feel like I could flip my "Calm the fuck down" magic switch on 24/7 around him and I'd still be weary of getting caught up in a tantrum. Still, he seems... reasonable, which I like. Dude clearly hates this place and everything about it, but he falls in line instead of trying to be a rebel and wasting his time. I'm perhaps not so much of an... idealist as he is, but as long as he doesn't go full radical one day and start marching in the streets I think we'll be fine. Rather, as long as he doesn't expect me to join him when that happens, because honestly I would rather just read about it later.[/color] [color=a2d9ce]Callan[/color] - [color=00ffbb] So, Callan, our resident hero-complex. I'm not even quite sure where to start with her. She's... weirdly normal, in the sense that her powers and life at the Institute don't seem to be able to make a dent in her in her natural personality and schedule. Not that I've known her since birth or anything, but I just get the feeling that if I had met her before and after she awoke from her dreams, she would be the same person entirely. I can't say that I really "get" the hero complex thing she has going on though. That and the amount of effort she puts towards achieving her ideals is disproportional to their size. She's both spreading herself too thin, and not putting enough effort to make up for it. If one or both of those realities doesn't change, she's either going to burn out or break. Whether she's aware of this and doesn't care, or is unaware of it entirely, who knows? I don't. [/color] [color=662d91]Kusari[/color] - [color=00ffbb]I enjoy a good verbal spar, but holy Hell I think she and I have different reasons behind why. It's one thing to burn your friends in a fun way, it's another to try and torch every individual you come across indiscriminately. I get that she doesn't really have to worry about an Aberration accidentally killing her in a bit of rage, but tempering her tongue with a bit of wisdom would go a long way towards helping her get by in life. Personally? I think it's fun, in a way, but I can't really agree with going around making potential enemies left and right. It's careless, dangerously so. I feel like she's missing a reason [i]not[/i] to though. Perhaps not exactly lacking a will to live, but a will to live well. I may not have much ambition in my life, but I at least try to live well by my own definition. Maybe one day she'll find what she needs.[/color] [color=6ecff6]Padma[/color] - [color=00ffbb]She lived, she died. I never spoke to her in between those two events. [/color] [color=33ec06]Marcus[/color] - [color=00ffbb]I swear this guy would get along great with Emma because I get the exact same vibe from those two. He's the class clown to her social butterfly and neither one feels entirely natural. I like the humor, personally, it's a lot better than the usual angsty, whining, and angry bags of hormones that usually wander the halls. I'm not quite saying it's a mask, I think he's genuinely someone who likes a laugh. Still, it almost feels like he's putting... to much of himself into it, and neglecting other aspects in the process. I'm not sure if he's consciously doing that or not, but it makes getting a real read on him difficult. So, I think I'm going to just wait and see when it comes to him, and hopefully not regret it.[/color] [color=4186A9][s]Lincoln[/s][/color] - [color=00ffbb] Wait, who?[/color] [color=palevioletred]Zoe[/color] - [color=00ffbb] Hot headed Aberration? Never seen that one before. Like I've said before though, I'm so used to this by now I don't even care that much. On the one hand, she's honest and straightforward, which is good. On the other, she's honest and straightforward, which is bad. Tactfulness, while I'm not always the best with it myself, exists for a reason. She reminds me a bit of Padma with the whole inflexibility thing, which again is admirable but not always good. Still, she seems very... self aware of how she ticks, and her decisions and actions aren't bred from ignorance. I just wish she'd drop that self confident facade she uses as a defense mechanism. It's easier to read than Emma's and loses her just as many points. Trust people to like who you are or accept that they won't, especially if you're not going to be shy about making enemies anyway.[/color] [color=fff79a]Hazel[/color] - [color=00ffbb] A calm Aberration? I'd rather take my chances with the moody ones. That collar around her neck doesn't help matters, in all honesty she's pretty suspicious. Rather, the circumstances [i]surrounding[/i] her are suspicious, and I'm not usually one to question these things. I've said I couldn't get a read on a couple of people so far, but she by far takes the cake in that department. It isn't even that she's trying to wear a mask as far as I can tell, but that she's missing in her own body. Maybe if my powers were stronger I could do something for her, but until then it's hard to have an opinion. Maybe one day I'll meet her for real, if I'm even right about this.[/color] [color=ff57ff]Siena[/color] - [color=00ffbb] "A kindred spirit and polar opposite", just how many times am I going to have to describe somebody that way? First off, I'll be damned but she reads as much as I do. Hell, maybe she even reads more than I do these days with all the Aberrations constantly taking up my time. If knowledge were actually power I'd wager the two of us combined could probably take over this small corner of the world with little difficulty. Still, she's lost in a way that I'm not even sure can be helped. Plenty of people around here are trying to hide their true selves, or trying to avoid introspection so that they themselves don't have to know what lies belief the surface. Her though? She's trying hard and not able to come up with any answers, and that's not something even a professional can help with, I'd wager. I don't envy her power if that's the end result of using it. I can't say that I relate to a wealthy upbringing either, but my life's been comfortable enough this past year that I can understand not having to worry about money, to an extent. Overall, if she ever finds the answers she needs about herself, I wouldn't mind sparing a chair in my corner of the library.[/color] [color=f6989d][s]Samantha[/s][/color] - [color=00ffbb]Who?[/color] [color=9e0039]AngΓ©lique[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Short. Fucking. Fuse. You could teach a class called[/color]"[color=00ffbb]Aberrations 101[/color]"[color=00ffbb] and have the entire first lesson be those three words repeated over and over. She's no exception. Still, she keeps it hidden [i]relatively[/i] well I guess. If going off to sulk instead of blowing up is hiding it. Still, if she had turned out to be an Arbiter I bet she would be a natural leader here, one that would see no shortage of combat. I'm sure that's going to be the case anyway, and it's pointless to think of what could have been. Ultimately, she can be moody, but she's not lacking in good qualities either. As long as she doesn't try to blast music while I'm reading we're not going to butt heads too often.[/color] [color=a187be]Allison[/color] - [color=00ffbb]she's... Friendly, that's for sure. A bit too friendly. Actually, sometimes I feel like I'm just prey being watched by a predator. I get the whole teasing thing- I rag on people I like as well- but the attention can get a bit... tiring. Still, while I feel like she [i]obviously[/i] wants a special sort of attention on a constant basis, I also get the feeling she's trying not to act on that desire. Woe be to the libido of whoever she decides to hook up with.[/color] [color=Crimson]Savannah[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Oh, hey, a crazy Aberration. Never seen one of those before, and hopefully I never see another one again. Unstable, unhappy, and probably homicidal. One of those people that clearly needs my switch flipped on them 24/7 but I have no desire to be that close to her that often. She's still young enough though that [i]something[/i] could change during her time here at the Institution. Tons of professional help, maybe a few hours a day at Ground Zero. At least there's not much chance of her blowing me up with her magic, I don't exactly have much to counterspell.[/color] [color=8493ca]Christmas[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Is... he an Arbiter? The way he acts some of the time, most of the time, all the time, is like he has a stigma going haywire constantly. He's pretty high on my [/color]"[color=00ffbb]Needs Professional Help[/color]"[color=00ffbb] list, but I do think some conventional therapy would do wonders for... whatever is wrong with him. He does seem to try to function at least, in spite of whatever crippling anxiety he's suffering from. Seems to hang around people, seems friendly enough too even if he really needs to think before he acts sometime. Ultimately he seems to value other people much higher than he values himself. That's not only pitiable, it's stupid. Another person that I think would get a lot of benefit from Stoicism if he ever bothered to dedicate himself to it. That, and a good slap of reality. Thankfully the two do not need to be mutually exclusive.[/color] [color=silver]Alexis[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Apparently she was a child actor? That sort of life would screw anybody up, but she seems oddly balanced. Suspiciously balanced, especially for somebody attending this school. Still, who am I to judge? It is nice to meet someone who isn't a total bitch, or unhinged, so in that sense I suppose you could say she's easy to get along with. That whole sense of conviction with good/bad/right/wrong she has though is annoying, to say the least. Especially as someone who prefers to look at the world in shades of grey. Maybe that cut and dry sense of morality and purpose is what sews her together, but if I were her I'd prefer to rip out those stitchings and see what the fabric really looks like underneath. Maybe she'd find the same person, maybe she'd find someone else, but [i]I[/i] would probably find that person more agreeable.[/color] [color=gold]Aaron[/color] - [color=00ffbb]I guess he would be bit like me if I tried to be, relatively speaking, [/color]"[color=00ffbb]Normal[/color]"[color=00ffbb]. Really, I think normal is the best way to describe him, in almost an uninteresting way. He reminds me of the kids I would bump into during school just a couple years ago. I guess it's sad, in a way, that something like that could be considered uninteresting, but the unwelcome excitement of the last year has changed who and what I consider boring. Maybe if I get to know the guy a bit more- and I'm sure I will- then I'll find something I've been missing about him. Until then though I could give or take him and hardly notice either way.[/color] [color=B0C4DE]Brent[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Brent seems... like he's missing something. Some kind of drive or reason that most other people seem to have. Is it a goal? Is it a purpose? Is it a use for his life? I can't say, personally. Perhaps his magic can be seen as an extension of that lack of purpose, it's ability is to enhance something already existing. Most magic creates or changes the world or the people on it in some way, his merely makes something do the same thing it already did better. Why does Brent get out of bed in the morning? If it's for anything important I have no idea. As it is, I don't mind him, the guy's friendly enough. It just bugs me that I don't know [i]why[/i] he's friendly enough.[/color] [color=00a99d]Ernie[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Selfish. I find it hard to find fault with that though, because I think a person should always value themselves above others. Christmas could take some notes from the guy, at the very least. On the one hand, socially, I don't really have a problem with the guy. It's a dick move if he lets people get close to him without being able to return much genuine affection, but I don't expect that will ever affect me. He's pleasant enough though as long as you're not expecting anything more from him than a buddy to kill some time with. What does affect me, however, is how much he'll have my back when we get thrown into hell together. I can predictably rely on him to look out for number one, which puts him about one step above Christmas, however as far as relying on him to keep my safe if his life doesn't depend on it? Let's just say that's not a bet I would put money on. Or my life. [/color] [color=BD892F]Sophia[/color] - [color=00ffbb]Conventional. Therapy. Not that I really mind, on the contrary I quite like it when people are quiet. Still, there's quite a wide difference between someone being quiet, and someone being mute. She seems good with kids, younger kids anyway, which is a plus since I'm not. At all. So if I see a herd of ankle biters coming my way I'll be sure to use her as a human shield. Overall, she seems like a good enough sort, but there's something to be said for communication. Unless she can work past whatever's holding her back, I can't really ever see us getting closer than passing acquaintances. I'm not going to waste time pulling teeth out of someone who doesn't want to go to the dentist. [/color][/list] [i][color=00ffbb]If you want my real opinion? I don't really give a damn about who a person is or how they act. I don't get close to people I don't respect, that's the criteria. That respect needs to be earned, and I just don't know anybody well enough to say "Ah, yes, this is somebody I'd like to invest in as a friend". Plus, it makes my job easier if I don't have a bunch of buddies trying to take up my free time, most people who want my help don't want an audience in their time of weakness.[/color][/i][/hider] [hider=THE MAIN CHARACTER][color=AC58FA][h3] β„• 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Elizabeth?! No! Eliza?! LIZZY?![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝔸 π•˜ 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]3! I mean, between 13 and 19! Sorta![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] ℍ 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]20 inches![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] π•Ž 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]28 pounds! The Pound?! Bad place![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝔸 𝕑 𝕑 𝕖 𝕒 𝕣 𝕒 π•Ÿ 𝕔 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent][img]http://orig04.deviantart.net/8024/f/2013/258/0/9/pippa_by_kalesta-d6me7sm.png[/img] I'm a dog! Woof![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] β„™ 𝕖 𝕣 𝕀 𝕠 π•Ÿ 𝕒 𝕝 π•š π•₯ π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent]I'm Lizzy! I like bones! And cats! And people! My best friend is super awesome! Too awesome to share! I don't mind sharing him with people that are like him, but I don't like it when people not like him try to take his attention! Grrrr! Get it?! Uh... I like to run, yes! And eat a lot! And chase cars sometimes! Squirrels are fun too but I sure don't know what to do with them! Also, I sometimes see this tail out of nowhere and I feel compelled to chase it! It always hurts me when I get it though! Uh... Did I mention I really like food?![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] ℍ π•š 𝕀 π•₯ 𝕠 𝕣 π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Wow, uh, I don't know! I used to live everywhere! East side of town has lots of food! West side of town has lots of garbage to play with! People don't really like me, but I see them with food and I can't resist sometimes! I'm pretty quick at running away too! Sometimes men come out of nowhere and try to grab me but I think they're stupid! Too fast for them! Lots of cats around too! They don't like me either. One day I saw my best friend with food! So I followed him! I think he tried to get away from me, but he's pretty slow! Then, instead of chasing me, he gave me some of the food! YUM! So I kept following him to some really big place that felt really weird! He didn't let me in. So I waited! I'm not stupid, food once means food twice right?! He didn't look happy to see me, but he fed me anyway! So I followed him again! And again! And again! He even let me inside eventually! Outside is nice, but inside is nicer! So... Yeah! I sure don't know when that was but it was a long time ago![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝕄 𝕒 π•˜ π•š 𝕔 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Sometimes when I rub against a balloon it explodes! Loud!.[/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝔻 𝕣 𝕖 𝕒 π•ž : [/h3][/color] [indent]Bones! Cats! SQUIRRELS! Run run run run run![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] β„• π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ π•ž 𝕒 𝕣 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Giant cats! Giant squirrels! Run run run run run away![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝔸 𝕨 𝕒 π•œ 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•š π•Ÿ π•˜ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Ex-Stray Dog![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝔸 𝕣 π•ž 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•₯ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent]A collar! It's not magic but it's nice![/indent] [color=AC58FA][h3] 𝕋 𝕙 𝕖 π•ž 𝕖 π•Š 𝕠 π•Ÿ π•˜ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvJvY8SqVIk]Dinner in the title? Must suit me![/url][/indent][/hider] [hider=Elizabeth Reid - Lightning's Hand (Deceased)] [color=f7976a][h3] β„• 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Elizabeth Reid[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝔸 π•˜ 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent]19[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] ℍ 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]5'6" (168cm)[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] π•Ž 𝕖 π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ : [/h3][/color] [indent]124lbs (58kg)[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝔸 𝕑 𝕑 𝕖 𝕒 𝕣 𝕒 π•Ÿ 𝕔 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] [indent][img]http://i.imgur.com/qdYULVC.png[/img][/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] β„™ 𝕖 𝕣 𝕀 𝕠 π•Ÿ 𝕒 𝕝 π•š π•₯ π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Elizabeth was always a friendly woman, not quite to the extent of being called a "Social Butterfly" but never passing on an opportunity to hit the town or chat up a new acquaintance. While friendly though, she abhorred small talk, preferring to delve into more serious topics about the people she was with and the things they were experiencing. As such, during the rare times she didn't have plans with other people she could be found at the library, hunting for something new to share and discuss. However, like all Aberrations her stigma was constantly chipping away at her. Elizabeth preferred to remain stonefaced about it until the second it burst, which usually resulted in a burst of violence before sinking to the ground and screaming until it went away. Lightning followed by thunder. As her power grew so did her stigma, and the frequency of these episodes increased as time went on. Near the end of her life she feared being kicked out of the Arbiter dorms for being too unstable- and if Lawrence weren't her roommate it would have probably been likely. [/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] ℍ π•š 𝕀 π•₯ 𝕠 𝕣 π•ͺ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Arriving at USARILN East two years ago, Elizabeth established herself as an ever present part of campus life. It seemed as if she had managed to make at least one friend in every clique at the Institution, and would frequently leverage them to tag along for any given social gathering taking place in the student body. She was never the best student- fully aware of how little it mattered- choosing to focus on her own studies rather than those taking place in the classroom. At first, like many, she was terrified of the prospect of being deployed- used as a weapon. However as time went on it became increasingly evident that she was looking forward to the next incident, and was one of the few students who seemed to actually enjoy their intended use at USARILN East. A year ago Lawrence Ellison arrived at the Institution, and the two were scheduled to be roommates. For all intents and purposes, the two seemed to hit it off well, and were often seen together. He never seemed to tag along for her more social gatherings, and she appeared to attend less of them as time went on. Instead finding more time to free up in the library. Rumor had it that this was because of her worsening stigma causing several incidents with other students, but that isn't exactly possible to confirm at this point. Still, while her stigma worsened her power also grew, and rumor [i]also[/i] had it that she was in consideration to join Shane's team. One day she and a few other mages were sent ahead of Shane's team to buy time for their arrival against a potential Category 4. USARILN East had been as tight lipped about what occurred during that battle as they always were, but Elizabeth was one of several casualties to result from that day. Far from the first- or last- student to perish at USARILN East, she wasn't mourned long despite her extensive popularity. [/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝕄 𝕒 π•˜ π•š 𝕔 : [/h3][/color] [indent] Elizabeth was, simply put, a master of electricity. Her power had one main focus, and as such did that one thing exceptionally well. At first simply limited to a normal electric shock- no more than a mild one you might get around the house, and subject to all the same limitation of needing to be grounded- this eventually was far surpassed. First in voltage, growing to the absurd levels required to incapacitate or outright kill many category 2 DC creatures. Then, near the end of her life, she had managed to strip electricity and it's limitations from her power if need be and fire what can only be described as pure plasma at her enemies. Rumor is that she was even able to wound the Category 4 with this in her final battle, but the likelihood of that is absurd at best.[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝔻 𝕣 𝕖 𝕒 π•ž : [/h3][/color] She, like many, isn't known to have told anybody the contents of her dreams. [color=f7976a][h3] β„• π•š π•˜ 𝕙 π•₯ π•ž 𝕒 𝕣 𝕖 : [/h3][/color] She, like many, isn't known to have told anybody the contents of her dreams. [color=f7976a][h3] 𝔸 𝕨 𝕒 π•œ 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•š π•Ÿ π•˜ : [/h3][/color] [indent]Aberration[/indent] [indent][color=f7976a] π•Š π•₯ π•š π•˜ π•ž 𝕒 : [/color][/indent] [indent]Unknown, she never seemed to talk about her Stigma with anybody, even when it was out of control.[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝔸 𝕣 π•ž 𝕒 π•ž 𝕖 π•Ÿ π•₯ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent]Elizabeth owned no armaments.[/indent] [color=f7976a][h3] 𝕋 𝕙 𝕖 π•ž 𝕖 π•Š 𝕠 π•Ÿ π•˜ 𝕀 : [/h3][/color] [indent][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es9RgQGw3Gk]Elizabeth's Theme Music[/url][/indent] [indent][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhdgxmii-c]Or Alternatively This[/url][/indent][/hider] [hider=What Plays in His Head in Various Situations](* Indicates some sort of character importance.) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7-8sCLWwLk]I'd Love to Change the World - Ten Years After[/url] (Playing in his head as he's walking across campus) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYBqv3NIqho]Whiter Shade of Pale (With Extra Verses) - Procol Harum[/url] (Whisper sings to himself while trying to fall asleep)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78XrI_2bPVA]Some People Have it Worse Than I - Tim Minchin[/url] (Lawrence's personal alarm in the morning) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaqMwE5NKaM]Moonage Daydream - David Bowie[/url] (Lawrence in a good mood walking through town) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RENVKg2J93c]King Shiv - Man Man[/url] (Lawrence in a not good mood walking through town) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFOUkipI4U]Draft Dodger Rag - Phil Ochs[/url] (Lawrence trying to keep his mood up when called out to die again) [url=https://youtu.be/MqWqyjUsCAw?t=27]Mutineer - Warren Zevon[/url] (Lawrence x Elizabeth)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqZc7ZQURMs]Year of the Cat - Al Stewart[/url] (Ironically, going on a walk with Lizzy) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtGJaS_Pr4]Pay The Man - The Offspring[/url] (Lawrence dealing with Zhang)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcJ5WQSamQ]Travellin' Band - Creedence Clearwater Revival[/url] (Lawrence walking with a [i]hungry[/i] Lizzy) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPXd7jLCek]Surf's Up - The Beach Boys[/url] (Lawrence receiving an upgrade)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmsJT_1pzQs]Beginnings - Chicago[/url] (Lawrence while brewing his morning coffee) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO53Xu6TZBg]Such a Night - Dr. John[/url] (Lawrence out on a Date) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlkVTwMLFs]Rain Dogs - Tom Waits[/url] (Lawrence's real feelings about him and his class)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfuRv4Wa_g]Someone Saved my Life Tonight - Elton John[/url] (Lawrence x Lizzy/The Aftermath of Elizabeth)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7dtEhsGy4M]Radio Silence - Harvey Danger[/url] ('Doc' Ellison in the library)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icyPFsIcAV0]John Barleycorn - Traffic[/url] (Nothing special, just Lawrence's favorite song) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLbYL10c1zo]Fool's Overture - Supertramp[/url] (Lawrence on his way to a mission)* [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F28X8--2dFU]I Know I'm Losing You - Rare Earth[/url] (Lawrence's favorite song to sing/Shower song) [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kQSFyq6mac]Bourbon Street - Jeff Tuohy[/url] (The Lawrence Harem)**********[/hider]