Post by Ivan Braginsky on Sept 1, 2012 22:34:07 GMT -5
NATALIA VASILYEVNA ARLOVSKAYA
Name:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Natalia Vasilyevna Arlovskaya[/font]
Nicknames:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Official: Her Majesty, Lady Grey, Her Greyness, Queen Natalia, Highness
Personal: Natasha, Tasha, Natya, Talia/Talya, Natty, Nata, Nat, Lia, Natka, Natashka, Natashen'ka, Sestra
Natty, Nat and Lia are derived from English (and tend to bother her if misused) while the rest are Russian pet and family names. Therefore, they are for the strict use of family and companions and it is rare that she will allow anyone else to use one. Only those she actually warms up to.[/font]
Nationality:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Medius [Belarus][/font]
Gender:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Female[/font]
Age:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Nineteen[/font]
Social Rank:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Royal[/font]
Occupation:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Queen[/font]
Hair Color:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Platinum Blonde[/font]
Eye Color:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Dark Violet[/font]
Weight:[/font][/size][/b][/u] 152 lbs.[/font]
Height:[/font][/size][/b][/u] 5'10"[/font]
Special Features:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Remarkably pale is her porcelain skin, suggesting that she does not often find herself under the sun's rays; be it the fact she doesn't like to or simply doesn't find the time to. After all, she burns quite easily. There is always a bow upon the top side of her head that never leaves its spot, and every so often there is a change of color in accordance to the outfits she wears. It isn't often she dresses herself in something other than the typical dress - though she does have a wide variety of them. After an extent of exercise and working out throughout her life, there is a fair amount of muscle in her legs and arms, accentuating her physical strength yet still tying in with a thin and curvaceous figure. [/font]
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Knives | Her pride and joy, the knife that never leaves its scabbard most commonly attached to the side of her waist and visible from over her dress. She had first taken hold of one when it was much too large for her hands and hadn't quite grown as well acquainted with any other weapon; she focused solely on becoming experienced in using it. It is useful for threatening when needed and being possessed in defense, more often favored for its ways of doing so rather than actually being put to use. She couldn't bring herself to kill with it, though injuring and cutting are taken particular interest in when she perhaps needs to get revenge or protect someone else. As long as the blade is not too dulled or ruined. Misplacing it or having it taken off her person makes her feel terribly antsy and aggravated until she gets it back.
Strawberries | Though rather simplistic, strawberries are her favorite food. She specially enjoys various berries in general, at that, especially when they are mixed or baked in with something else. It is most favorable when they are growing in patches nearby, easy to get access to whenever she would like and sprouting in bountiful amounts.
Sweets | No one can help themselves having a sweet tooth. This applies specifically to pastries such as cookies and cakes, so long as she doesn't always have to try and bake them herself, as well as various confectioneries. So long as they are eaten a limited number of times, she is wary of her figure after all, they act as a sort of treat and alternate from time to time.
Dark Colors | She doesn't approve of wearing colors so flashy to attract attention to her, and has grown used to and fond of darker shades throughout her life. Cloudy, dreary weather, and obtaining ribbons and outfits of darker blues and purples has gradually grown on her. She enjoys darker environments, drapery and decorations that match the tone of her attire throughout her rooms.
Snow | The crisp, fluffy white of snow appeals to her in more ways than one. She is rather easily able to withstand the cold even if she does not particularly love it, and would prefer looking out a window to the falling and settled snow to standing among it - but either way, it is comforting. It offers a homely feeling that reminds her of her family and times spent together in the past, and when she does happen to spend time outside in the snow, with it will occasionally come a rare moment of leisure in playing with it. Building snowmen and snowballs and the sort~
Dolls / Plushies | One skill she is fairly adept in is sewing, and with it she tends to make articles of clothing such as for the winter - though she enjoys making plush dolls more than anything else. She uses what time she has to make plushies that resemble people she loves or is close to, as a way to keep them close and think of them even if they really aren't there. Rather than carrying them around and letting anyone else knows she has them, she only keeps them in her room once they are made. Regular dolls aren't as easily obtained, but she adores them all the same, even if she is not open about it.
Ice Skating | With snow there is ice, another aspect of winter she takes a liking to. She's had plenty of practice and enjoys taking the time to go skating, whether it is with company - depending on the person - or preferably on her own. In either case, it is another way she can enjoy herself despite harsh temperatures, a calming activity to take advantage of by forgetting everything else.
Dance | More of a guilty pleasure than the rest, and certainly something she wouldn't want to do in front of an audience, or really anyone. She is enamored with waltz and ballroom dancing and takes interest in the event itself, balls that are lively with dancing and activity.. as long as she doesn't have to always participate. One-on-one dancing is a way for two to grow especially close, she feels, and while the number of dances she knows how to perform herself is limited, she also is well acquainted with ballet.
Rock Music | Her preference to all other types of music - aside from classical - and in which her interest has grown since she was introduced. She likes to listen to nearly everything that harbors the melodic or rough sound of a guitar, as the majority of them have lyrics that can speak out to her.
Russia | Needless to say, she is head over heels with everything that has to do with her brother. His language and personality, the ways of his culture and his traditions. She had always wanted to be like him, and completely disregards the fact that they are siblings by blood, as well as anyone else's opinion on it. There is little that can waver her mind and it is perhaps the thing she is most persistent about, but she is wary for her brother and solely wants to keep him from getting hurt. She seems not to care what others might think about him, but is defensive either way, wanting her brother to be accepted by everyone and to find someone that can make him happy, even if it isn't herself.
Ukraine | Her sister is just as precious to her, even if she disapproves of crybaby and weak behavior. She'd always looked up to her sister like a mother figure as well, giving her credit for most of the things Natalia is able to do today (sewing, baking, gardening) and simply another of the few people she will look up to and listen to, as the youngest of the family. Her siblings are the only two who can bring her to a genuine smile, and she is incredibly protective of both and would do just about anything for them.
Fashion | When it comes to outfits, even if she likes darker shades of colors, she still likes to experiment in different styles of clothing and outfits as well. Though she is most often seen wearing a dress, even if it is a bland maid's dress (it was given to her by her brother, as were her ribbons, so it is all entirely special), she is not shy to other things so long as they are not a sort of bright pink or anything else too contrasting to her personality. As long as she is seen as attractive to those whose opinions matter.
Countryside | The bustling of cities is not her forte. She likes large, expansive tracts of land like those she is used to, the quiet sides of land that are not burdened by excessive noise or crowding people. Spacious land makes for better roaming, a more simple style of living and simply somewhere she has grown too well adjusted to to want to change, somewhere where she is less likely to be bothered and more free of worries.
Love / Romance | Simply put, she is all over the idea of romance, however cheesy the stories might be. Even if she isn't experienced in it herself, she relies on seeing the budding love of another couple or even a book or so - though is embarrassed if she has to ask for advice - to try and mimic on others to see if she will get the same result from her partner. And usually, it doesn't work out for her.
Marriage | Natalia had always dreamed of getting married. She finds the idea precious, of two coming together in matrimony to devote their lives to one another, to never spread apart. She relies on marriage to give her the complete sense of belonging to someone, to be as close as she can possibly be, and to know that marriage means that she is apart of another person and they feel mutually about her.
Horror | While romance is fancied, she is particularly interested in the darker side of things. Though she may not always intend to, she does enjoy terrifying and making people panic when the mood comes. Old legends and stories, modern books and films - it's nearly impossible for her to be frightened by them herself, and rather she likes to spread them onto others to see their reactions.
Baking | She is not big on cooking, especially for others, though baking is something she will do in her own time; and what comes is usually the everyday pastry or so made with some of her favorite berries. She thinks of it as a slightly embarrassing thing to be known for doing, so doesn't let it reach the ears of others.
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Compliments | Being complimented on anything does not conjure the positive reactions its giver may expect. Even if it is genuinely said, she is commonly lead to believe that compliments given to her are out of fear or simply said even though they don't mean it; and since she usually can't tell which one, she chooses not to accept them. She finds it hard to believe anyone else's opinion on herself and usually will become flustered by compliments and, on account of occasionally appreciating them though not quite being sure how to react, she will bewilderedly deny them. Even if she may not mean to do so herself.
Physical Contact | Another aspect resulting in the cold shoulder, perhaps even worse. Whatever the gesture may be is most often responded to in the only extent of physical contact she prefers to give in return - shoving the other person away, hitting them, et cetera.
Noise | Peace and quiet is always most welcomed as it is most suitable for being at rest and relaxation, focusing on thought and not being disturbed, of course. People that talk and babble away are simply the worst, the mere sound of the voice of someone she despises too much of a burden to have to listen to. She speaks in low and quiet tones, herself, but doesn't resist having to raise it to a higher octave if the need arises.
Being Ignored | While she doesn't like too much attention being brought to her, going without acknowledgment when she needs it isn't any better at all. Even though someone of her demeanor might not usually go ignored anyway, she will do whatever she finds necessary to make herself noticed - most often in situations where she wants to get her opinion across or is simply being protective of another as usual, though going ignored makes one feel of lesser importance and like they aren't there at all.
Being Bossed | She is young, but she hates when that is taken advantage of. Stubborn when it comes to being told what to do, she will either not do anything or do exactly opposite of what she is told, for as aforementioned, she only will enjoy doing anything for her two siblings.
Disobedience | On the other hand, it is satisfying to see others obey to what she tells them to do, be it through manipulation or merely taking the advantage of doing so. She isn't at all a bossy person, but when the time comes, her antics are indeed taken advantage of and used to get her way with those who can't stand up for themselves or fight back.
Girliness | While obviously being a woman, she prefers not to have to properly act like one. Things like bright girly colors, make-up, and shopping make her feel nauseous, though there are points where she will tolerate them. And usually that is when she is possibly trying to improve relations with another woman and make friends with them. After all, she'd be more comfortable bonding with a woman, even if it may not seem so - they can do things like .. talk about their brothers, dress up.
Jewelry | She'd prefer not to have any holes put in her body, as well as not wearing any accessories beyond ribbons - necklaces and bracelets and those of the sort would only be worn if they were specially given to her as a gift. Lockets are perfect for holding a little memorable picture inside and wedding rings, of course, are key to a perfect marriage.. though other than those, she goes without wearing anything of the sort.
Drinking | She has never tried drinking alcohol herself, but her eyes have seen enough of others drinking to know she wouldn't want to have to go through that herself. Her brother is a fairly heavy drinker and, drunk or not, it is enough to worry her what it does to him - she insists that her sister does not pick up drinking either, as well as having promised herself she wouldn't do so. Perhaps if she was really influenced to, for just one time, so long as he does not find herself with a bad habit forming. On the other hand, she hasn't tried smoking, either.
Heat | She finds it hard to believe how anyone can possibly live in such hot lands all the time, for as cruel as her winter can be, she would still prefer to remain in her own cooler lands. Given her fondness of the snow and being used to her culture and climate, as well as those that surround - although summers can get excessively warm and hot - she is content with not being constantly underneath the sun and its warmer temperatures.
Flirt | Tying in with compliments, she is especially paranoid of the fact that flirtations will simply need to nothing in the end, fearful of the possibility of getting lead on. When she has her mind set on someone else, attempts made by anyone else are immediately thrown down, and even if she doesn't have anyone, she is wary and usually does not take lightly to them. Those types that flirt with anyone around are especially despised, as she doesn't simply want to be another object to be toyed with until they move on to someone else.
Weaklings | Someone she will grow attached to is someone who knows how to stick up for themselves, who doesn't let others walk all over them. She will endlessly tease those who go without such qualities and just about anyone who is easily teased and terrified - namely the Baltics - to prove to them that she is likely more of a man than they will ever be.
Crying | She follows the belief that crying is an act of weakness. It is something she would abhor to be seen doing in front of others - or in front of herself. She will tell herself she is stronger than that and force herself against tears even if she knows she is alone, though it isn't always possible to resist submitting to them.
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Strength | When her knife isn't being used, there are always her fists. It is rare however that she ever resorts to fist fighting, given her knife is always in possession, though her physical strength is put to use more so with non-combatant things that require it. She can pick heavier items up with ease, including most people, and is certainly not frail when it comes to using force against anyone or anything.
Agility | Above all when it comes to athletics, which she doesn't usually like to participate in, she is an exceptionally good runner. Even if she is not wearing the proper shoes for it, she has no qualm running whether it is to go after someone or the rush to get somewhere. Her stamina is rather high and she doesn't easily tire, and with this comes a rather experienced ability to climb over and up things as well.
Intimidation | She seems to have the tendency of intimidating others, even with her very silent presence. For the most part, she despises this aspect of her for when it gets her into situations she'd rather not have happen - such as frightening those she actually will not want to frighten, and fearing that her sense of intimidation is ruining her - though she can and will use it to her advantage time to time. Fear and respect may not always go together, but there is something pleasing to see the very terror in someone's eyes when she is purposely trying to draw it out of them.
Unreadable | With her generally monotonous expression, it is not always easy to tell what she is thinking or feeling. And that way it is difficult to figure out what her motives and thoughts might be, whether or not she is faking the emotions she is outwardly expressing and acting upon. Sometimes, she isn't even sure of them herself.
Persistence | On a set path to something, she refuses to have obstacles, and will do what she can to tear them down if they do appear. She does not like to give up and in doing so feel like a quitter, wanting to show this certain something she has her mind set on that she is willing to do what she can to obtain it, to show others that she is strong even if she has repeatedly been brought down and yet to reach her goal along the way.
Beauty | She only feels that she is pretty because her brother told her so, otherwise, she certainly does not go around bantering about it. However, it is agreeable among others that Natalia is indeed a very attractive woman, and this can earn her respect among those she might not even be seeking it from, even if she hasn't perfected how exactly to use it to her advantage. She is quite different on the inside than she is on the outside, after all, and that initially goes unrealized by those who are yet to meet her for the first time.
Fearless | As for physical fears, there are some things that she can see that she is indeed afraid of, though the majority of are among the emotional and mental terrors. Though when it comes to other people, there is no one that has yet to frighten her. She will stand her ground in front of any foe or threat, even if it may cost her more than what she went in with.
Loyalty | She is completely willing to something or someone she has devoted herself to. She makes no move to back out of any commitment and will do what she can to keep others happy, even more than herself. Once you've made a commitment, you must not ever leave it~
Stealth | She has had her fair share of sneaking around, being quiet on her feet when she needs to be and managing to suddenly appear out of nowhere among the most convenient spots around. She finds this the most necessary way to catch up to someone, take them by surprise so they don't see her coming and therefore don't have time to get away.
Trilingual | She is able to speak Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian fluently. Though that may not be of importance anywhere else or around anyone other than these two siblings, it is still always a prized skill to be able to speak more than one language - and makes it easier to be able to learn more.
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Jealousy | Jealousy is something she is very terrible at dealing with, though she does know how to keep herself under control. There are a number of things that can trigger that pool of envy inside of her, and she usually tends to them with childish behavior - being overprotective, possessive, getting snappy. There are times where she will let it pass, though times where she will go and simply take whatever it is that is the root of her envy.
Temper | It's awfully short. When it is set off, she tends to lean toward taking it out on people rather than inanimate objects - though it is advised to her to do otherwise, she usually can't stop herself anyway. She will throw and break things and possibly bring wrath on other people until she can feel the slightest bit better, although so long as nothing bothers her once she is set off, this is less likely to occur and she will simply take it out on her own in an enclosed room.
Cute Things | Dolls, for example, or perhaps a small animal or anything that falls along the lines of being sweet and adorable, will often deter her from her train of thought. She might not look as if she is enthused by any of these cute things, though on the inside she is experiencing an overwhelming urge to go and give them some attention, whatever they may be.
Children | She can rarely bring herself to be rude to a child, and it seems to her like they have an apt to bothering her.. though even if that is so, something else brings her to tend to them, mostly if it is simply to get them to be happy and leave her alone. She certainly hasn't had any experience with children, though upon seeing her elder sister raise her and her brother, she has a sense of how to treat them.
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Accent |
Possessive |
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Importance |
Protect |
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Abandonment |
Fire |
Drowning |
Fall |
Betrayal |
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Personality:[/font][/size][/b][/u] (At least three good paragraphs)[/font]
History:[/font][/size][/b][/u] (At least three good paragraphs)[/font]
Additional Information:[/font][/size][/b][/u] (here)[/font]
Roleplay Sample:[/font][/size][/b][/u] She was finding the Irish woman's smile to be contagious and nearly impossible to mirror, a faint smile pulling steadily at her own mouth from the look on Aoife's face and her comment without her quite realizing it. "I guess we do.. Hm?" she said, expecting that they would be continuing in the same direction when Aoife had taken hold of her wrist - she was then curious, and also rather relieved, when they were instead heading down a less populated direction, but did not question. The noise and bustling of the downtown people grew more distant and all that was left was the gentle whistling of the wind and the crunching of snow under their feet. She would suppose that Aoife wouldn't be very sure of where she was going, but regardless she stopped again when Aoife did, watching the seemingly fidgety redhead in front of her. Their silence remained unbroken as Natalia's eyes fixated on those of brilliant emerald, her head tilting ever so slightly to the opposite side. She pressed forward with little hesitation upon feeling their lips touch, hands moving down to settle around Aoife's sides and hold her in a possessive grip, eyes slipping just halfway shut. Their surroundings seemed to fade away momentarily and all that was important was the warmth shared between the two, and that feeling was mutual.
At this point she had completely forgotten whatever plans they were intending to do before this moment, watching the blushing Aoife intently still with her arms around the other, her grip loosened but not willing to let go. She was met with another warm, elated sensation that wasn't quite expressed physically, her head lightly canting when Aoife finished speaking those quite words. "I cannot--" she began, only for Ireland to suddenly detach and run off in another direction before she had a chance to react or stop her. She stood there bewildered, eyebrows furrowing as she stared across the path Aoife had disappeared down, a bit upset and afraid that she had done something to have been run away from.. but, naturally, that didn't stop her from chasing after the other woman. Once reaching the small clusters of people she searched for the bright red hair above all of their heads while passing by them, as running was certainly not going to be a challenge for her.
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Alias:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Jen, Jenski, Jenjen[/font]
Age:[/font][/size][/b][/u] 16[/font]
Experience:[/font][/size][/b][/u] Seven years of roleplaying that has, of course, gradually increased from silly little one-liners over time. Belarus, Russia and France each somewhere around a year and five months now.. with some gaps ~and other characters~ in between.[/font]
Additional Information:[/font][/size][/b][/u] I have a million nicknames and I know French and Russian, yiss. \o/[/font]
Credits:
[/font]Application Code made by B and C. Lyrics by Temposhark, song “Don’t Mess With Me”[/font][/center]