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||| AVERY VANDERBILT |||
#Name ; Avery Vanderbilt
#Age ; 17
#Gender ; Female
#Sexuality ; Heterosexual
#D.O.B. ; March 25th, 1986
#Occupation ; Foreign Exchange Student
#Year and class ; 3-A
#Height ; 170.18 cm/5'7"
#Weight ; 58 kg/130 lbs
#Physique ; Slim and toned from various athletic activities. Avery has always been thin her whole life, although her chest is quite large. She is noticeably leggy, having a high-ranging leg-to-body ratio.
#Hair color and style ; Golden blonde in long, wavy strands that extend to her waist. Avery usually prefers to leave her hair alone, but combs it regularly throughout the day. Occasionally she will sport a ponytail, or a plain, red hairband during school.
#Eye color ; A light blue.
#Other appearance details ; Avery is curvy and busty even for her age, and admits to being an early-bloomer back in America which drew unwanted attention. Both her left and right ears are pierced with two small pearls, although she has multiple pairs of different colors depending on her outfit.
#Clothing styles ; Avery's style of clothing left a solid impression on her peers and superiors, such as clean, simple blouses with ties and matching mini-skirts. For shoes, she preferred buckled loafers or low-heel mary janes to complete the outfit with a sense of practicality. A sharp set of threads were necessary for a person with a sharp mind, and money was no obstacle in getting whatever she wanted. Avery liked conservative and traditional styles much more than anything contemporary. Powerful, but simple colors were her favorite, such as red, blue and black and you would never catch her wearing anything gaudy or flashy.
#A more thorough description ; Avery is a Caucasian female teenager standing at 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes. She exhibits a somewhat intimidating demeanor and easily alerts others with her strong presence. In a conventional sense of the word, Avery is quite appealing in both her face and body. She attracted many boys' attention with her curves and confident personality, although she quickly dismissed their interest in her as perversion, citing that boys in Japan are just as typical as they are in America. In a strange, subconscious way, she likes the attention, taking it as a weird form of feedback of her overall look. Avery strives to be the best among the general consensus, even when it came to appearance and primped whenever she could between classes.
#Personality ; A foreigner to the town of Hikarizaka, Avery displays a subdued coldness towards her classmates. She isn't particularly mean or cruel, but often acts condescending in her remarks and appears uncaring to the plight of others. A cultural barrier between Avery and Hikarizaka natives resulted in awkward conversations, or Avery making unintentionally offensive comments. Even after living in the growing town for two years, she still struggled to adapt to Japanese social norms and often felt isolated because of this and had trouble making friends. Many of her classmates would say she's rude, and unwilling to change herself for the better, but to Avery Vanderbilt, she wasn't the one who needed to change and would much rather force her way into acceptance. Rather then getting to know others, she would brag about herself or detail all of the traveling she's done thanks to her wealthy background. She didn't realize she only came off as a snob, but impressing others was one of her only means of getting respect and drawing the interest of potential acquaintances or friends. Avery kept all possible relationships at arm's length to prevent the sting of rejection and to remain in control of her personal life; vulnerability was one of the few things she feared. Deep down, Avery is full of self-doubt and masked her insecurities with a sense of knowing what she was talking about. Applying legal jargon in daily interactions, gloating over her supposed involvement in social charities (concerned only with the praise from others) and exerting a high morality were only a few things Avery did to prove she was of a higher standard. The truth was she was just as human as everyone else, not at all free from the ignorance and selfishness that plagued humanity.
Avery is not without her loyalty, remaining by one's side once befriended. She possesses a soft spot, yet is not always able to tap into it and treats friendship much like a contract rather than a mutual connection. Avery is not exceptionally gossipy, and is more likely to confront and speak her opinions aloud without hesitation rather than resort to passive-aggression. If one were able to read minds, they'd find her mind blank for her thoughts had already been spoken aloud. Avery believed the world was filled with much wrong she wanted to right, but lacked any sense of drive or ambition beyond her daily activities, and struggled to make a name for herself, rather than the loud, obnoxious foreigner new to town. Despite all her pushing away, Avery's only true enemy was herself and questioned her self-worth quietly behind closed doors. As far as her interests, she enjoyed rock music (such as garage, classic and soft), hip-hop and the occasional pop song and even casually played the electric guitar. Her singing ability left much to be desired, however. She liked basketball, volleyball, swimming and track for athletic endeavors and stressed the need to stay in shape. She could be found around school chewing on a piece of bubblegum, which she did with an air of coolness, blowing large bubbles disruptively in class. Her grades relatively ranged about average, though they would be higher if she applied herself further rather than being content with just scrapping by.
#History ; Avery Vanderbilt's childhood was mostly normal, and especially privileged. She was born and raised in America, within the state of New York in the city of Manhattan. Her mother was a uptight, pro-feminism lawyer with a bad drinking problem and a shady past. Her father, a respectful businessman, was always somewhat of a man-child, and neglected both his wife and his daughter for personal pleasures beyond their capabilities. He instead showered his child with gifts and false praise, and placed her upon a pedestal while her mother brought her down with a strict, abusive hand who believed Avery would not ever reach her full potential. The conflicting treatment from both her parents caused Avery to develop a deep superiority complex and even became somewhat of a bully at her American private schools, singling out students who were "different" and correcting other student's mistakes. Her classmates respected her out of fear and followed her around like mindless sheep, drawn to her strong sense of leadership. For a while Avery was allowed her own fantasy life: a group of unwavering "friends", gifts during the weekend, and fancy parties with beverages she was told not to touch or drink. It was at age fourteen her life changed, with her parents expressing their wish to divorce over their strong differences and what could only be assumed was a very unhappy marriage. Avery was not surprised in the slightest, having witnessed many altercations between them during her childhood; she supposed her toys and pretty dresses existed only to distract her from the inevitable. She was older now but still felt hurt and regret over their decision, and was subsequently forced to choose over living with either parent. Her mother wished to stay within America with her successful law career, while her father had a much more eccentric plan of moving to the small town of Hikarizaka, Japan. He had always appreciated Japanese culture, and from the divorce of his wife, had a large void to fill. One of his business colleagues, a Japanese man, spoke of an expanding but small town ripe for a fresh, large-scale business to overpower the more small, local ones. Avery initially protested moving to another country, but dreaded the thought of living with her abusive, drunken mother. She favored her father for his laid-back, more carefree personality in comparison to her mother's much more restrictive parenting. It was then decided, and her father had both of their Visas created to enter the foreign country (while their citizenship was pending) for an unknown amount of time. The flight took a little over fourteen hours, and during the trip, the Vanderbilt daughter couldn't help but be curious about the living conditions within the new country, and admitted to herself she was excited for new experiences. Her excitement was counteracted with culture-shock when arriving at the rural town of Hikarizaka. It was such a stark contrast to her old city of New York, whose busy streets and incessant activity meant distractions were everywhere, that Avery felt instant anxiety. Here in Hikarizaka, there were no distractions, and Avery was forced to deal with the quiet air and curious gazes placed upon her and her father for being foreign.
She and her father moved into a modest yet upscale Japanese manor within the town. The unfamiliar architecture was compensated with mostly Western furniture to make his daughter feel more at home. For two years, Avery was home-schooled while Mr. Vanderbilt began to build and formulate his business within the newer areas of the town. She was taught the native language and writing by a translator who could understand English fairly well, and was immersed in learning Japanese history along with basic subjects. Writing in Japanese became much more easier for the American girl, but she still struggled with speaking perfect Japanese which made communication out in public somewhat awkward. Between lessons, Avery explored the different districts of the town to grow comfortable in knowing where things were, and to also expose herself to the food, fashion and culture of the town. Through this she began to gain a reputation as an outsider through simply being seen among everyone else, and was regarded with curiosity from the natives. When she turned seventeen, Avery was integrated within the class of 3-A of the more prestigious Hikarizaka High to continue and finish her education. Her father believed she was ready to make friends and expand her comfort zone, for she would never fit in if she kept hiding. Her first day of school approached quicker than she liked, and Avery Vanderbilt couldn't be more nervous.The Roleplayer's Corner
#Nickname ; Paris
#Age ; 22
#Gender ; Female
#Ever roleplayed before? ; Yes.
#Other Characters ; None.
#Seen the anime/played the visual novel? ; No.
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#Sample Writing ; The forest surrounding Hikarizaka was a deep and vivid green during the Spring and carried a light, wafting breeze through the trees. At the edge of the forest upon a small patch of grass, lay Avery Vanderbilt. Her school uniform's necktie had been loosened and her loafers kicked off. She had meant to bring a blanket to lay on so she wouldn't get dirty, but the grass was surprisingly lush and comforting all on its own. Avery wasn't sure why she was here, of all people. School was rough and she distinctively remembered upsetting a female student whom accidentally knocked into what she was holding, sending most of Avery's belongings to the floor. With her hands on her hips, Avery had sternly told the first-year not to be so clumsy, and the girl ran off crying into the opposite direction. She didn't mean to embarrass the girl, especially in front of other students who witnessed the incident. She could feel their eyes digging into her back, and the tension of the moment couldn't be anymore clear. They thought she was harsh, towering over the small first-year who clearly meant no harm, but the collision threw her aback and her response was completely instinctive. It was the only highlight of the day for better or worse, but it re-birthed her feelings of not belonging, and she concerned herself with what they were possibly thinking about when it occurred.
"Nope."
Two nimble fingers turned the black knob of a small, red radio, switching the station to two men discussing the latest additions to the town and what was planned for the future. She didn't pick up on their names but didn't care very much to know anyways. The conversation of the local radio host and his guest played softly against the background of birds singing aloud, all in differing melodies that seemed to harmonize rather than conflict. Listening to the natives talk helped Avery perfect her Japanese, and she'd sometimes repeat back small phrases of what they said aloud. She would never do this in front of anyone, but the forest provided privacy as well as solace. Avery's expression was relaxed, almost unresponsive from the way everything seemed to pause, including her worries. The gentle wind blew through the blonde tufts of her bangs, causing them to sway against the edges of her eyes. She was never much of an outdoorsman, and did not like getting dirty unless it was truly necessary. The forest was the only area within Hikarizaka she had not visited, and supplied all the therapy she needed for a single afternoon.