Mistress Dizzy

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@Vulkan Obvious reasons are not obvious? Why?

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Achi is gentle, but even she would question that.

Academy of Hereos and Villains: Year two

@Bright_Ops Sorry about the delay.
He looks a bit like a repurposed D&D character. That, however, is not bad. You're accepted by me as well.

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At one of the many viewing platforms placed all around the Spire, a woman sat watching the ocean of stars. Doctor Achieng Chima had spent nearly ten galactic-standard years in space, but the endless, glittering vastness of the cosmos never failed to awe her. It was strange – space was so much like the ocean, vast and rich and dark and full of promise. At the same time, it was so different, so foreign to her that it made her almost sick for home.

Almost.

The day she had left her home and her planet, barely an adult, she’d vowed to never return to the house that had borne her so much pain. That young Achieng had been full of rage and sorrow. That young Achieng was a bit of a fool, but what young being wasn’t? Sometimes all she dreamed of at night was the scent of the sea, sweet-spiced fish and fresh wine, and her cousin. He and his mate probably had a dozen children by now, doing the dutiful thing and extending their clan line. While she had done things that were…

Well, “dutiful” was a rather subjective term, wasn’t it?

“…you’re stalling.” Achieng murmured to her star-speckled reflection in the glass. “The Monroe will have windows. You will see new stars as they pass.” She lifted a small, worn pendant from her chest and pressed her lips to it, murmuring a brief prayer against the stone. Then she maneuvered her tank down from the platform and got on the way to her new home.

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https://youtu.be/0xhLUAgVlck

Several minutes later, she stalled again, staring at the dock labeled Monroe and seeing the ship just beyond. It wasn’t a pretty ship. Even she could see that much. Instead, it was like an old warrior’s blade, nicked and worn and used. The wear in it told stories, spoke of battles and victories and losses and promises. Her breath caught just thinking of it, but she shook her head. “You’ve been in worse and you know it – are you a little fat fry all over again, begging to hold mother's hand? Onward, Achieng, ride the wake or fight the current.” With that, she brought her tank forward, waiting in line behind those who were already waiting to be checked.

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@Jones Sparrow I just sent one to you and Alaka.

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Good sleep did help, as did actually getting out of the house.

I'm writing now and I realize that I left something kind of important out of Achi's backstory. However, it's something she'd never want anyone to know. I don't want to put it in the profile because it may turn into her own personal plot-thing, but I still want to inform the GMs.

Hey, GMs, what's the best way to go about it?

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Name: Achieng, Clan Chima

AKA: Doctor Chima, Achi

Age: 28

Race: Watamaji

Appearance: Achi is heavily curved, with dark brown skin, topaz eyes, and short white hair. Her skin is extremely smooth, cool to the touch and slightly wet at all times. She has fingers that are half webbed. Instead of legs, she has a long tailfin. It starts the shade of her skin, but shifts to a brilliant orange-gold. Like most of her race who traverse the galaxy, she wears a sheer bodysuit that covers her from the waist up to the neck and arms. It is made of a material designed to draw moisture from the environment and stay damp to protect the Watumaji's skin. Over that, Achi usually chooses to wear a tunic from her home planet, one that is brightly colored and patterned, as well as jewelry that seems to be made of coral and bone.

From the waist down, she is settled in a water tank that is about the size of a personal scooter. The tank rolls smoothly on two treads, and Achi maneuvers it with a small control panel.

Faction: Council?

Bio: Bio: Achieng traveled with her parents around the planet, her mother being a singer that would visit great cities and small towns alike. Her mother's voice was said to be heard even by those whose souls had joined the Sea, and so she was requested at many dignitaries funerals. Unfortunately, Achi's mother became ill and never recovered. She died when Achi was still a child. Her distraught father took her to the home of her aunt, promising to return for her soon. He never did.

Young Achi grew up isolated. She was shunned by the townspeople, and shamed by her aunt. Her aunt considered her a freeloader, and her own past jealousy of Achi's successful and well-loved mother came out on Achi herself. Her uncle did nothing to stop his wife's poor treatment of their niece. Achi's only solace was in her cousin, who ignored his mother's opinions and treated her as a sister. The two grew up close, and he was Achi's savior.

Unfortunately, her aunt was not much kinder to her own son, and as soon as her cousin became of age, he pledged (married) to someone and moved far away from home. While he did offer to take Achi with him, she declined. Left on her own, Achi honed her singing in secret, growing more controlled and powerful by the turn of each tide. She also did everything she could to earn money, trading, bartering, and singing for pay.

The day came when she too, became of age, and she wasted no time in gathering her meager possessions and leaving. After bartering for passage on an off-planet ship, she made her way through schooling, excelling with honors. While she easily could have found work anywhere, she all but begged to be assigned with the Mauraders, wanting to figure out how they continued to succeed where so many others failed.
Personality: Achieng is gentle-hearted and caring, and at first glance would seem an odd choice for the military. However, she has an acceptance of all sorts of beings, and her position as a soldier's counselor makes sense to those who go to see her. She can hear terrible things, stories of war and blood, pain and grief, and take them in without judgement or reproach. She listens, and she comforts, and only offers advice when it is asked of her; sometimes people simply want to be heard, not corrected.

Outside of her role on the ship, she is friendly to others and usually quiet. The only time she would show any fierceness is if she was in personal danger, or someone was harming another person in front of her.

Weapon(s) : Could probably talk her way out of trouble if need be? Also carries a “fishing knife” that looks like a sword to most. Her planet has very, very big fish.


Star-fighter?: None

Family/Relationship?: Has her cousin back home who she communicates with every few months.

Other: Achieng won't let anyone know she can sing, as she considers the attention too much; however she might be caught humming if left alone.

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I'm going to post tomorrow. Today was not a computer say.

Academy of Hereos and Villains: Year two

Kassy still waiting.

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Is Achieng still ok to go?