[hider=Lupe Sánchez][CENTER][img]https://i.imgur.com/7gwGxyR.png[/img] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW7fiIcrA-U[/youtube][hider=Alternate Theme][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lRd5ACZVJo[/youtube][/hider][/CENTER] [i]"Nothing matters in the end, Mami. So why give a fuck?!"[/i] [table][row][/row][row][cell] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/C8lG9H3.png[/img] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [sub][color=E14BC5]Guadalupe Sánchez[/color] [color=E14BC5]She/Her[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=E14BC5]17[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=E14BC5]Mexican[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=E14BC5]5'1ft[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=E14BC5]115lb[/color] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [color=E14BC5]Electric.[/color] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [color=E14BC5]Skills & Talents[/color][/sub] [i]"Voted "Most likely to become a stripper", papi!"[/i] [sup]___________________________________[/sup][/center][hider=] [sub] [color=E14BC5][b]Improvisation ⫻[/b][/color] Years of freestyling have honed her ability to adapt on the fly; she can adjust to unexpected obstacles or situations without breaking her rhythm or momentum. [color=E14BC5][b]Rhythmic Precision ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe can instantly find and move in perfect sync with any rhythm, whether music, environmental sounds, or even irregular noises, giving her a natural flow in chaotic situations. [color=E14BC5][b]Showmanship ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe can manipulate attention and charm with her presence, commanding a crowd, distracting enemies, or inspiring allies through body language and charisma. [color=E14BC5][b]Stamina ⫻[/b][/color] Endless hours of practice allow her to perform high-intensity movement for extended periods without tiring, maintaining precision and energy.[/sub][/hider] [/cell][cell][sub][b][color=E14BC5] Appearance[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"I glow, mami!"[/i] [indent]Lupe Sánchez exudes a cheerful, lively aura, often caught in mid-laugh or with a playful grin playing on her lips. Her vibrant presence naturally fills any space, effortlessly attracting others. She gestures freely with her hands, her movements light and spontaneous, almost like she's improvising a dance. Her eyes shine with curiosity, and her expressions are easy to read-warm, sincere, and genuine. Standing at 5’1" with a soft, natural build, Lupe is gradually developing her figure. She seems healthy, energetic, and comfortable in her skin, radiating ease rather than striving for perfection. Her posture is relaxed yet lively; she leans in when talking, bounces on her toes when excited, and tilts her head invitingly. Her thick, curly hair frames her face with volume and vitality, bouncing slightly as she moves. Whether left tousled or pulled back with a simple accessory, it complements her bright, expressive eyes and half-smile, enhancing the impression of someone who carries light and positivity wherever she goes. Her skin has a warm, sun-kissed tone reflecting her Mexican heritage, and her high cheekbones, rounded chin, and wide eyes become more prominent when she laughs or talks. Her style is casual, colorful, and practical, favoring breathable fabrics that allow her energy and movement to flow freely. She doesn’t focus on trends or formality; instead, she chooses clothing that reflects her personality—bright tops, patterned skirts or jeans, and playful accessories that attract attention without overwhelming. Every aspect of her appearance feels intentional, cheerful, and approachable, like someone eager to be seen but not in a showy, pretentious way.[/indent] [/cell][/row][/table][sub][b] [color=E14BC5]Psychology[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"Chaos is the only thing I can trust these days."[/i] [INDENT][color=E14BC5][b]MAIN GOAL ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe aims to survive on her own terms while mastering her Red, Green, and Purple Lux. She is determined to acquire the skills, knowledge, and control necessary to confront and eliminate the monster responsible for her brothers' deaths. Her motivation is fueled by a desire for revenge rather than heroism—seeking justice, closure, and the restoration of her agency in a world that has betrayed her. [color=E14BC5][b]PHILOSOPHY ⫻[/b][/color] Life is a chaotic, cruel, and unpredictable bitch—a spinning wheel where everything you cherish can be taken away in an instant. Happiness, safety, and morality are luxuries, not guarantees. Lupe has experienced everything vanish suddenly and refuses to invest energy in what the world will inevitably seize. Her laughter and cheerful demeanor serve as armor, a mask to navigate a dangerous, untrustworthy universe, concealing a nihilistic understanding that permanence is an illusion and control is fleeting. She prioritizes freedom, agency, and self-determination, manipulating her Magic not for fame but because mastery is the only true safety. She takes what she can, mocks the meaningless, and moves through life like a storm—alive, defiant, and ready to strike back at anything that threatens what she holds. [color=E14BC5][b]SECRETS ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe keeps the intensity of her grief hidden beneath her cheerful exterior, as well as her obsessive focus on finding and killing the creature. Few know that her sunny personality is performative—a shield against despair and the emptiness she fears will consume her. [color=E14BC5][b]SEXUALITY ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe avoids labels and rules. She’s impulsive and daring, seeking thrills and pleasure from anyone—men, women, or anyone in between. For her, attraction is a spark or distraction, a way to feel alive, not a promise of safety or connection. She finds deep relationships restrictive, especially in a world that has already taken everything she loved. As a result, she flirts with danger, laughter, and lust, keeping intimacy casual and consequences flexible. [color=E14BC5][b]FEARS ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe fears being confined by rules, expectations, or any force that restricts her freedom. She dreads feelings of helplessness, the inability to defend herself or others, and the crushing weight of inevitability. Losing control terrifies her more than death itself; chaos feels familiar, but passively enduring it is unbearable. Deep inside, she also fears forgetting her brothers entirely—letting their deaths fade into nothingness—though she hides this pain behind bravado and constant activity. [color=E14BC5][b]REPUTATION ⫻[/b][/color] Among peers, Lupe is perceived as lively, fearless, and full of energy—a vibrant presence that’s hard to overlook. Beneath this exterior, she is reserved, strategic, and formidable when pushed. Some view her as reckless; others are attracted to her vitality. However, few genuinely grasp the extent of her loss or the cutting edge that fuels her. [color=E14BC5][b]FLAWS ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe is impulsive, reckless, and often acts without fully considering the consequences. Her nihilistic outlook pushes her to take risks, seek danger, and push beyond safe boundaries, while she seldom believes in permanence or order. She struggles with patience, planning ahead, and restraint, favoring immediate action, excitement, or asserting control in the moment. Her cheerful, lively persona is a mask that hides her grief, obsession, and relentless desire for revenge, but it can alienate allies or cause others to misjudge her intentions. She masks pain with laughter, making her vulnerable to sudden emotional outbursts, self-destructive choices, or overreactions when her defenses break down. Her impulsiveness also affects her about people and relationships: she flirts, teases, and challenges boundaries impulsively, treating intimacy and attraction like games rather than commitments. She finds trust hard to give, and when she does, she may become possessive or manipulative without realizing it. Lupe’s obsession with mastering her Red, Green, and Purple Lux, along with her fixation on hunting the creature that killed her brothers, makes her fixated and sometimes blind to smaller threats or moral considerations. Her sense of self is deeply connected to control and freedom; when these are threatened, she can react unpredictably—lashing out, fleeing, or taking extreme measures to regain autonomy. In essence, she is a volatile storm: exciting, dangerous, and lively, but capable of reckless destruction.[/indent] [sub][b][color=E14BC5] Backstory[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"The warehouse party? Oh, you mean the worst day of my life...?"[/i] [indent]Lupe Sánchez was born in Xalapa, Mexico, as the oldest of three children, with two younger brothers, Diego and Alejandro, whom she fiercely adored. From a young age, she took pride in protecting them, teaching games, smoothing over conflicts, and ensuring they felt safe and acknowledged. Her family moved to the United States in pursuit of citizenship and new opportunities. Their father joined the Army, leading the family to move frequently from base to base, a life of constant change that Lupe navigated with charm, humor, and energy. Her lively personality eased her transition into new schools and towns, while her Mexican heritage remained a strong anchor for her and her brothers. Eventually, the Army chapter ended, and the family settled in Cornell, Pennsylvania. Though the town was small, it held many possibilities. Lupe thrived socially, her exuberance brightening classrooms and streets alike. Diego and Alejandro remained her world; she fiercely protected them, laughed with them endlessly, and always hoped they would grow up safe and together. The warehouse party was lively, music pounding, laughter echoing, and everything feeling normal, just another night. Until a creature tore through reality. The first scream shattered Lupe’s sense of safety. Panic spread rapidly. People fled, stumbling over crates and each other. Lupe’s heart pounded as her instincts urged her to rescue her brothers. As a shadow crossed Diego, his hand slipped from hers; Alejandro cried out, and suddenly everything fractured. Noise, screams, and the smell of burning metal overwhelmed her senses. She moved instinctively, dodging and ducking, but each turn revealed new horrors, and she couldn’t reach her brothers. Time seemed to slow as terror gripped her; her arms reached out, but they were dead before she could even touch them. She screamed, begged, and fought, but the monster was too powerful, leaving her helpless in a crumbling world. When the creature moved on, leaving behind wreckage and chaos, silence settled heavily. Lupe stumbled over debris, her heart racing and tears falling. Her brothers were gone, and the world felt unfair and lawless. Part of her wanted to collapse or surrender to the pain, but a strange, fierce heat inside her refused to let her die there. Something had shifted, shaping her into who she was about to become. Amidst horror, pain, and disbelief, Lupe Kindled. Red, Green, and Purple Lux surged within her, a burst of energy born from grief, rage, and survival instinct. In the days after, while others mourned or moved on, she experimented with her new abilities: creating spells of [i]neon[/i] light, fire, & electricity. Her control was initially chaotic and messy, but it made her feel some agency in a world that had just stolen everything. Her personality changed. She adopted a cheerful, seemingly carefree persona, always laughing, joking, and moving as if dancing through life. It was a mask—her shield and coping mechanism. Beneath, however, a nihilistic core took root: if monsters could destroy her family, if the world offered no protection, then nothing mattered - but she would still fight. She experiments, pushes boundaries, learns her Lux fully, preparing for the day she can confront the creature that took her brothers. Lupe’s goals are survival and revenge. Beneath her laughter and cheer, she trains, studies, and experiments, honing spells and strategies for the inevitable confrontation.[/indent] [sub][b] [color=E14BC5]Abstraction[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"Light it up, burn it down, mami!"[/i] [indent][color=E14BC5][b]TYPE ⫻[/b][/color] Adept. [color=E14BC5][b]ABSTRACTION ⫻[/b][/color] [i]Red, Green, & Purple Lux.[/i] Lupe's Channeler is a neon-pink bandana she wore during the party. [color=E14BC5][b]ABSTRACTION DESCRIPTION ⫻[/b][/color] [indent][color=E14BC5][b]Neon Projection ⫻[/b][/color] The core spell that harnesses Lupe’s expertise in Red Lux, transforming it into Fire, Light, and Electricity. Her spells flow from her movements, cast through the rhythm and motion of her dancing. [indent][color=E14BC5][b]Neon-Fire ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe conjures hot pink flames that either cling to her body or burst outward. After weeks of trial and error, she created this spell to control the fire's intensity, shape, and placement without hurting herself or damaging her surroundings. The flames can sear enemies, form impressive barriers, or light the way. The fire is intense yet localized; strong enough to threaten or intimidate foes, but incapable of melting steel or destroying entire buildings. [color=E14BC5][b]Neon-Beams ⫻[/b][/color] Lupe releases focused streams of bright neon light from her hands or limbs. These beams are intensely hot, capable of burning skin, scorching fabrics, and piercing soft materials. Through numerous experiments, she perfected her control over the beam’s width, strength, and length, all while ensuring her safety. [color=E14BC5][b]Neon Electricity ⫻[/b][/color] Summons arcs of electrified brilliance that can stun, burn, or disable targets. After many failed efforts that singed her hair, scorched walls, or threw her off balance, Lupe learned to control electricity in precise bursts and blend it with her neon flames or light beams for unpredictable effects. These arcs can jump between nearby targets, overload electronics, or serve as short-lived diversions. The electricity is strong enough to incapacitate a person or short-circuit small devices, but it won’t damage armored vehicles or high-voltage infrastructure.[/indent][/indent] [color=E14BC5][b]LIMITS ⫻[/b][/color] Neon Projection relies entirely on her movement and focus. If Lupe is distracted, exhausted, or restrained, the spells lose efficiency, flicker, or misfire. She cannot cast while unconscious or immobilized, and large-scale sustained attacks quickly drain her stamina. Continuous use of multiple streams or arcs can cause overheating, burns, muscle fatigue, or sensory overload. Neon-Fire is limited in scope. Flames extend only a few meters from her body and cannot maintain themselves indefinitely—prolonged projection requires her to channel Lux continuously. Neon-Beams are intensely hot but precise, designed for cutting and burning soft materials, not demolishing structures. Long, sustained beams tire her quickly and strain her focus. The beams require a direct line of sight; obstacles, reflections, or smoke can disrupt accuracy. Wide-area effects are limited, and attempting to overload them can backfire, burning her hands or causing temporary blindness from the bright glow. Neon Electricity arcs have a limited range, generally jumping only a few meters to nearby targets. Conductivity matters—non-conductive surfaces weaken or stop the effect. Repeated or prolonged use risks shorting out small electronics, accidentally electrocuting herself, or temporarily numbing her limbs. High-resistance targets like metal armor or grounded industrial equipment shrug off her electricity, and she cannot generate large-scale storms or sustained currents without overexerting herself to the point of danger. [color=E14BC5][b]WEAKNESSES ⫻[/b][/color] Every Neon Projection spell produces intense light, which can temporarily blind Lupe, her allies, and enemies during combat. These spells are highly flashy, bright, and loud, with each burst of fire, beam, or electricity capturing attention and revealing her position and intentions. Because of this, she cannot cast them stealthily; enemies can track her simply by following the light or sound. In situations where subtlety is needed, her magic can be a liability rather than an advantage. She must carefully angle the beams and flames to prevent disorientation for herself or her teammates. Overextending the spell by increasing intensity, width, or duration can cause the heat and energy to backfire, injuring her. The combination of vivid light, heat, and electricity can overwhelm her senses, and continuous casting in tight spaces can lead to nausea, headaches, blurred vision, and delayed reactions.[/INDENT] [sup][b] [color=E14BC5]Other[/color][/b][/sup] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"Laugh, burn, dance—then do it again."[/i] [indent][/INDENT][/hider]