Post by Cereza Nova Grey on May 14, 2018 0:20:56 GMT
"We are each our own devil,
and we make this world our hell"
Oscar Wilde
★ Cereza Nova Grey ★
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Played by: Tempest
Face claim: Original Art, By Kyrie (the image with the hat)
Nickname(s): Nova, 'The White Rabbit' [Unknown to the masses], 'The White Queen' [Unknown to the masses usually called by Ecko Gemini Armitage), Glamazon (by Marcelis Lacroix), Lady Grey, Snow White (by Austin "Knuckles" Huntsman) Super Nova (by Damien "Mayhem" Caine), Cer Bear (by Damien "Mayhem" Caine), Reza (by Damien "Mayhem" Caine)
Age: 19 yrs old
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Italian/Native American/Puerto Rican/French
Occupation: Cadet
Weight and Height: 140lbs/ 5'11"
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“Men in general judge more from
appearances than from reality.
All men have eyes,
but few have the gift of penetration.”
Niccolo Machiavelli
Appearance
“Men in general judge more from
appearances than from reality.
All men have eyes,
but few have the gift of penetration.”
Niccolo Machiavelli
Appearance
General
The phrase 'looks can be deceiving' applies firmly to Cereza. Her appearance often leaves people a bit unsure of their visual assessment of her, which is exactly what she likes. She's often been described as alluring with a sense of hidden danger from many who have assessed her wrongfully and discovered otherwise. Yes she's been called modelesque and Cereza certainly physically fits the mold but that's not her path. She isn't defined by her sexuality contrary to popular belief. There is an exotic nature to her appearance from the slightly olive like tone of her skin to the grey colored eyes. It's said that it's a bit difficult to not find oneself staring into her eyes as they are not as common as most colors and they seem to just draw one in almost with ease. Let's not forget the fullness of her light pink lips. For certain Cereza is a girl that stands out in a crowd.
Build
With her ethnic background Cereza is a girl with curves in all the right places. Though they may come naturally they aren't going to maintain themselves. Cereza is all about body up keep and conditioning. She likes to keep herself well trimmed, toned and above all else healthy. There is no doubt that underneath her clothes is an athletic structure. She's keeps her figure, let alone her constitution up, through various activities. Some of those including sports, training and underground fighting.
Piercings/Marking(s)
Cereza has a single beauty mark just a little under her left eye. It seems to give her a little extra something. Upon her back resides a tattoo of a dreamcatcher; a symbolization of her Native American heritage. On the right side of her lower abdomen, just a few inches from her navel lies a array of musical notes tattoo. On her inner part of her right wrist there is a Ouroboros tattoo. As far as piercings are concerned, Cereza only has her ears pierced. There's a stab wound on the lower right corner of her abdomen and one in her left shoulder right in the meaty area. On her inner thighs there is a knife slice on each respectively. On the opposite side of her navel just a little lower there is a 'M' etched in her skin with what looks to be from a knife.
Attire
Cereza's styling usually contains two particular items: a fedora [particularly her white one] and a pair of knuckle gloves. So long as she could pair it with her outfit she most certainly will. She does have a tendency to wear some form of suit like attire rather often but that is not the entirety of her wardrobe. She's can be seen in simple wear like jeans and tank, or maybe even dresses from time to time but not very often. She rather wear pants, usually in preparation of a potential brawl. However her wardrobe might've taken a small change here and there.
Other
** Cereza's hair can rarely be found completely out considering it's somehow skillfully tucked into her hats. Now with that being said the way she does it gives this illusion that she has short hair, despite the usual two longer strains that strategically fall from the sides. just behind her ears.
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"The self is not something ready-made,
but something in continuous formation
through choice of action"
John Dewey
Personality
"The self is not something ready-made,
but something in continuous formation
through choice of action"
John Dewey
Personality
Probably the quickest way to provide a semi description of Cereza would be to say that her world is shades of grey. This is what makes her a little hard for most to truly understand her. Her puzzling nature starts from her outward appearance. She enjoys the misconception she exudes just as much as she enjoys their reactions when they see how wrong they were. Deception is the name of the game and Cereza knows how to play. She won't reveal her hand nor fold her cards - especially not so easily. Provocation is a wonderful tool at her disposal and she will not hesitate to use it at her leisure. Though not often verbal in a combat situation, she still might use such a tool in an attempt to fluster her opponent, which in turn makes her come off with an air of arrogance. However the most crucial tool anyone could have is the power of knowledge - information. In knowledge there is leverage and Cereza is certainly about that information trade. Learning is something she actually enjoys. She's book smart to street smart. A quick learner and thinker, her intelligence and wisdom is almost seemingly boundless. One thing that is for certain is that she is a highly perceptive type, always paying close attention to the people around her and her surroundings. From a young age she's always had this knack for taking things apart and putting them back together and that same principle applies to problem solving. Being analytical she assess the issue at hand as quick as possible usually always having a number of backups.
Cereza is fun, adventurous and outgoing. She loves the fast life, living like it's her last. Life is short afterall. Cereza could care less what anyone thinks of her. She doesn't live her life for them. She's a tough cookie to crack. She's never been easy to fluster or anger. Messing with her hat however will cause irritation and a death stare, followed probably by some kind of bodily harm. This is the exception to the previous statement but even then it's not blind rage. In truth if anything she's more dangerous in that way. Everyone has some sort of pride and Cereza isn't really any different. Question is, is her pride overbearing concerning somethings? She loves a challenge and rarely ever backs down from one. She lives for the thrill of life, so she's quite spontaneous. Which is funny because she's also one to not jump into a situation without analyzing first, it certainly is a contradiction and situational based. Cereza does enjoy fighting but you won't see her outright looking for one unless she decides to go into the underground circuit. And even then - again it's about the thrill. She won't start a fight outside of this, but can that be said for certain when she might be verbally provoking them? She likes to push buttons from time to time, it helps in gauging an individual.
Her goals are certainly unclear and will probably remain so. It's clear she allows people to formulate their opinion of her and takes interest in what they think they see. She doesn't bother really correcting them or even really certifying their claims, leaving a cloud of mystery still surrounding her. Her uncle had playfully deemed her 'the white rabbit' cause she has a niche for being trouble. Leading people into trouble for no real reason at all. But who's to say that she does it purposely? That really hasn't been a proven fact. As they say don't follow the white rabbit it might lead you down the rabbit hole, then again maybe it'll be exciting. Cereza doesn't see the world as so black and white as most people do. She sees a lot of the in between's but not only that, she knows the right from the wrong but she just doesn't really act on doing the right. Some have described her as possibly being morally ambiguous because of it. To say she doesn't value loyalty or trust is a bit false, but there are so very few that get that much respect. But she's very weary about it. She doesn't trust anyone off the back but she's very good at making one believe she does. She's great at acting. She can keep a facade going for a long time.
Love is a concept that falls a little deaf on her. Then again maybe it isn't entirely true. Maybe once upon a time she thought she was and well, shit happens. Despite what many might think of her she doesn't just randomly sleep around, but she has been known to wander away when something else catches her interest. Yet again sometimes things have been known to happen and usually involves a lot of alcohol consumption. She doesn't seem so caring about hurting the individuals feelings. In truth she really doesn't care about hurting ones feelings with her words or actions. Cereza doesn't quite hold her tongue unless she makes the conscious choice to do so. She can be found almost always speaking her mind with sharp wit and sarcasm usually the companion. She doesn't believe in lying when the truth is much sweeter. Yet there are times where she would tell portions of the truth to deceive, which isn't really an downright lie at all. She knows how to pick and choose her words and timing. In combat she isn't always so talkative if she is there's a reasoning behind it. She's usually calm and focused. A smile could appear on her lips if she's enjoying the bout.
Any truly soft tenderness is left for her comatose brother and his 3 year old daughter; her niece. But, Cereza couldn't give a damn if she's seen walking around with a tiara on her head and a wand because her niece wants to play princesses for the day. Cereza is who she is and she doesn't care whether people accept it or not. But they're gonna have to deal with it. Many a times she usually has a ulterior motive to anything she does, especially favors. They come with a price 98% of the time. But overall she could be a really chill girl. One would be surprised what she's into.
With time passing by there are some aspects of her that have altered a bit, only those closest to her might actually be able to take some notice. I.E. maybe she might seem a little more aggressive depending on the individual or subject matter.
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"While all deception requires secrecy,
all secrecy is not meant to deceive."
Sissela Bok
Background
"While all deception requires secrecy,
all secrecy is not meant to deceive."
Sissela Bok
Background
Cereza Nova Grey. A girl deemed an enigma by many. There aren't many who know much about her. Secrets and deception are symptoms of life and a constant in hers. Starting with 'once upon a time' would imply a fairy tale like story - but let's face it kiddies life doesn't work that way. It's a nice thought so long as you don't live in that delusion. Now Cereza didn't necessarily lead a hard knock life. She wasn't a street kid. Born the youngest of two children to a socialite mother, Maria Beaumont and a dark horse for a father Aiden Grey, she and her brother lived a privileged life to say the least. However privileged didn't mean perfect. Aiden wasn't a complete ghost within their lives - maybe in his marriage at one point - but not to his children. Though to say he was entirely a devoted father would be only a half truth for one day he vanished. After awhile he was believed to be dead. Maria didn't seem to take it too hard as she bounced back within a matter of months, finding herself a new husband within Michael De Luca. A well known, influential crime boss within New York. Whatever drew the pair together mattered not, Cereza and her brother now had a new figure in their life. After some time they became accepting of him, though still reserved a piece of hesitation.
Throughout her growing days her and her brother's - Kegan- bond was unbreakable. Their foundations were built strongly, and buried deep within the ground. Throughout the years they proved to be a formidable pair, something De Luca naturally took notice of. How Maria managed to not get disowned from her families fortune considering the drunk she had turned into. Even more of an oddity why De Luca had not divorced her considering he had a rep to uphold, guess he kept her drunken antics out of the limelight. De Luca had no kids of his own so she and her brother were his in every way. De Luca went as far as taking Kegan under his wing to shape and mold him as a predecessor. Cereza wasn't completely immune but she was mostly left to her own devices for a time being.
There was a small period in her life where misfortune lashed out all at once. A particular event she doesn't speak on triggered her absence from the world for a short time period. Upon her return shortly after, Kegan got into an accident and slipped into a coma - however to the world he was 'dead'. Since then Cereza made it a point to take care of his young daughter with the assistance of her uncle Raiden. Despite everything Cereza maintained her secretive ways which including taking over as head of a particular underground group. A group that was shrouded in the darkness it hid in. It was considered to be a myth regardless of how real they were but hardly anyone knew enough or knew its members. Funny enough, De Luca was taking her under his wing more and more since Kegan was out of commission. With all that kept her busy and on the move she still attended school, the most notorious in New York PHS 552. Who knew the world of entertainment she would find there?
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A Few Years Later
A lot had happened in New York, from school to otherwise. Trials and tribulations are what shapes a person they say. Cereza was tested on many accounts and to say the least she still stood after all the ash and decay were gone. She never pretended to be perfect. She had her demons and vices. She made her trouble more often than naught. There was red in her ledger. For two years she had remained ghost ever since the fall of mysterious kingdom that she may or may not have played a role in. To say her whereabouts were completely unknown to those around her would be a falsehood. De Luca and Raiden knew. De Luca being the one to initiate her attendance into this particular institute for gifted individuals. Was she reluctant at first? Slightly defiant was more like it. But here she was, completely resurfaced into the world. Into the prying eyes once again. Who knows what she might find this time, or what might find her?
Skills and Weaknesses
- Adaptability
- Perceptive/Strategic
- Linguist
- Morally Ambiguous
- Distant/Secretive
- Manipulative
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“Nearly all men can stand adversity,
but if you want to test a man's character,
give him power.”
Abraham Lincoln
Gifts
“Nearly all men can stand adversity,
but if you want to test a man's character,
give him power.”
Abraham Lincoln
Gifts
Primary Ability
* Kinetic Energy Manipulation - Is the ability to convert the potential energy within an object into kinetic energy. The process is normally known as 'charging'. Usually this leads to explosive results however the user can also speed up the kinetic energy, instead of converting the potential energy, within an item essentially reinforcing its strength. But also when the user should choose the energy could be released from said item (only when it has struck something) to release a concussive force. Smaller objects require less charge time compared to larger ones and the force of the blast is dependent on the mass of said object. Because the body creates bio-kinetic energy constantly the user can also tap into that to physically enhance them self. Etc...
Level One: Cereza can currently enhance her own physical prowess by tapping into the natural bio-kinetic energy her body creates. Currently in doing so she strengthens the fortitude of her strikes. [Increases Strength by one grade]
Secondary Ability
* Perception Manipulation - Is the ability to manipulate a targets sensory information such as visual, touch and temporal forms. A varying in effects can be achieved with this such as an illusion or the removal of ones perception. Alternating ones perception of time of those effected etc... One can change how the target can experience the world in the moments that they are effected for: sight, sound, taste, causes pain. One can also protect themselves from sensory attacks like a form of immunity since they are in control of their own senses. Though enhancing their own perception is extremely useful in many cases. Bright lights and deafening sounds would be ineffective to a user.
Athena's Wisdom: By enhancing her own perception, Cereza is opened to a much wider spectrum of strategy and analytic proportions. Coupled with her experiences aids in her ability deduce situations/problems. [Increase Perception by one grade]
Third Ability
* Interference: Cereza's body has a seemingly innate ability to generate a static field around her body shielding her mind from psychic attacks and destabilizing touch-based abilities temporarily. The field resisting only once and shattering afterwards leaving her vulnerable. She also can’t reasonably defend against multiple affecting gifts at once, it’ll actually backlash on her. Any attack above this level can get through the static interference. This gift she is unaware of having due to it seemingly like a natural defense.
Statistics
Strength: B (A)
Agility: B
Endurance: A
Perception: A (S)
