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Ardour had barely noted Atanase's absence when the man already emerged from the surrounding crowd. He did not came alone, either; following in his trail was none other than Lady Esvelle herself, her attention clearly stolen by Aurix's meal - or rather, the way she had chosen to consume said meal. The tiefling chuckled. Ah, rich folk, they truly were the same the world over. 

She sat down next to Ardour, and he offered her a polite nod and a smile in return to her greeting. Lin was quick to douse their benefactor in kindness and mead, then prompted her to share her woes. And Aurix, well-- she, hm, asked a question too, he supposed. Sometimes, her inability to read the atmosphere was... astounding. One could even say admirable.

Watching the noblewoman try to keep her composure in face of such a question was well worth it, however. 

Her answer was quite intriguing as well, particularly in conjunction with what came after. So her brother was quite adept at survival, and she believed he was doing well for himself - yet she wanted him returned? Was it simply a sister's worry, or did she have reason to believe that something might go - or have gone - awry? And then there was the last bit - the mention of a temptation to do otherwise. 

Ardour's interest was piqued. 

"My, he sounds like quite a character, this brother of yours," he mused, taking the opportunity to pour himself some of the mead on the table. "Worry not, you've been most accommodating to us thus far, it is only fair that we keep our end of the bargain - no matter these... temptations we might face on the way."

It would've probably helped his cause had he not flashed a visible grin at the word 'temptation'. Regardless, he paused to take his time and try the mead. A bit too sweet for his liking as he'd expected, but he fancied the texture. 

"With that said," abandoning his drink at last, Ardour crossed his fingers and finally turned to look at Esvelle, his pupilless, unblinking eyes fixed on hers. "I'm afraid the less we know, the less we can do for you and your cause. Surprises sow discord, my dear. I would simply hate to see harm come to your brother due to inadequate preparation. Do help us ensure our success."

Kawasaki, "Erin" Joseline


Age: 18

School Year: Senior

Personality: Erin is not the kindest individual you'll ever come across, but she is polite and tactful until given reason not to. Logical, calculating and not one to engage in idle chitchat, she speaks bluntly and formally, with little regard given to feelings or sentiments - though she can certainly pretend otherwise if needed. Manipulative and cunning, she isn't above using dirty tactics to get her way, either. With that said, her pride does prevent her from groveling in front of anyone, even if it would be useful for her. It also makes her come across as condescending, seemingly talking down to people even when it wasn't deliberate.

While she's calm and collected most of the time, she does have a tendency to carry grudges and become spiteful if her will isn't heeded or she's directly challenged. She doesn't yell even when crossed, but the sharpness of her tongue makes it clear enough when a line has been crossed. Ambitious to a fault, she hates the idea of following someone else's lead in matters where she believes she'd make a more suitable leader. At the same time, she is fully capable of recognizing and respecting talent and intellect around her, particularly in topics she's not well-versed in herself. She has no patience for idiocy or people she considers stupid.

History: The marriage of Eloise Belleau and Alexandre Chauvet was more a mutually beneficial arrangement than a vow made out of love, but it lasted for nearly two decades and spawned a successful family business, so neither side truly minded. Joseline was born in Paris at the height of the couple's success, and being an only child, it was expected that she would one day inherit the leadership of the company. Her opinion on the matter was never asked, nor did she think to offer it. From a very young age, she learnt to view her eventual takeover as something natural and inevitable - much like sunrise every morning.

Joseline was home-schooled, with particular emphasis put on topics related to business endeavours. As a child, she found the topics dull and her teacher duller, only sitting through her classes because she did not think she had a choice. Homework was abundant and her time to play outside limited, in both quality and quantity. She was not allowed to play with just anyone, and was rarely allowed outside alone. 

The older she got, though, the less she minded her lifestyle and the more appealing her future position as a rich businesswoman sounded. The value of money became more apparent, as did the difference between her and the so-called 'poor folk'. Whether it was a natural development in her personality or the result of years of indoctrination, none could say, and she certainly didn't care either way. Regardless, she started to gain an interest in the family business, and the once-boring classes soon turned out to be something she thoroughly enjoyed. Ambition was in her blood, after all - or that's what her parents said, proud of her dedication.

Come time for high school, Joseline's parents decided to forgo home schooling in favor of improving her social skills and cultural knowledge. On her second year, Joseline went on exchange to North America - and it was while there that her life changed forever. Unbeknownst to her, both the family business and her parents' marriage had been going downhill as of late, until Alexandre and Eloise could no longer bear the though of each other. They divorced swiftly and professionally, with Joseline's father buying her mother out of the company; a deal that Eloise agreed to much more readily than Joseline. She had dedicated her entire life to this company, she was not about to leave it behind over her parents' whims. 

Unfortunately, being underage and unable to live on her own, she had little choice. Though her father would've readily employed her after her graduation, with perhaps the chance of one day rising to the top, Eloise had other plans. By the time Joseline's exchange year was over, her mother had already begun arrangements to move to Japan, where she'd found the new 'love of her life'; another multimillionaire with a successful company. And so, Joseline never did return to France; she found herself sitting in a plane to the other side of the world, frustrated yet hopeful. Perhaps she could put her skills to use in her adoptive father's company. Supposedly, it was even more successful than her father's had been.

That hope soon died out. As it turned out, Mr. Yamahiro Kawasaki already had an heir for his company in mind; a son by the name of Hirokichi, two years younger than Joseline - or as she now went by, Erin. To make matters worse, the boy was neither suitable nor interested in any sort of business, much less his father's. He was not a bad kid, but he was, in Erin's words, 'dumb as a rock, and twice as quiet.' Shy, meek, and not leader material. Erin could not fathom him taking a position that should be hers. No. She would see to it that she got her due, through any means necessary.

Quite conveniently, it turned out that Hirokichi was not only a fool - he was naive to boot, and made the mistake of trying to be friends with his new sister. That suited Erin quite well; it gave her access to his trust and, by extension, influence over him. If nothing else, she could manipulate his opinions and decisions, essentially making sure her will was done, even if someone else did have to act as her mouthpiece. 

And yet, for someone as ambitious as her, ruling from the shadows is the same as not ruling at all - and so, she remains dissatisfied. Perhaps she will figure out a more permanent solution come graduation - provided there aren't any... other surprises to distract her.

Alignment:
- Erin is part of the student council
- Though Joseline is her birth name, she tends to go by "Erin" in Japan, as it's much easier for the locals to pronounce.

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Weapon: -
Armor: -
Accessory: -

Arcana: The Devil
Arcana Bonus: +1 Mental Field, +1 Magic / Curse spells cost half, may cast magic spells for the MF/HP equivalent to the tier instead of SP / Cannot use Heal/Buff

Current/Max MF: 7/7
Current/Max HP: 10/10
Current/Max SP: 50/50

Persona: Lilith


Persona Lore: A demonic figure that has appeared in many legend, tale and religious text. Depending on the source, she's said to be the leader of the succubi, Adam's first wife, the mother of a horde of demons and so on and forth. Generally, she's seen as a seductress who preys on men at night.

Persona Stats:

Mental Field - 2
Strength - 1
Magic - 3
Endurance - 1
Agility - 1
Luck - 2

Elemental Affinities:

Phys -
Gun -
Fire -
Ice -
Elec -
Wind -
Psy - Resist
Nuc -
Bless - Weakness
Curse -

Persona Spells:

[Curse/AOE] Maeiha: +2 dmg - 10 meter range / 10 meter radius / 10 SP
[curse/Kill] Mudo: 25% / 1 enemy / 15 SP

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