Description
It's everyone's favorite bionically-enhanced badass, the mighty Ms. Sapphira Reese!!! No particular rhyme or reason to this series...if anything I was recently tagged (twice) to do the 8 OC facts and Sapphira got the nod. Just had Sapphira on my mind and wanted to use some new and unused goodies....I really like this suit for her!
And just because, here's her 8 facts:
1.) Sapphira is smoker. "Koolports" is her brand and she smokes on average a pack a day. Since receiving genetic augmentation and enhancements, cigarettes are not a threat to her long-term health. She continues to smoke b/c of the oral fixation (no "oral" jokes!!!! :shakefist) and sheer habit of smoking. She can quit anytime she wants to, though....at least that's what she always tells people who grill her for her nasty habit!
2.) Sapphira describes herself as an "Afro-Latina". Her father is half-African American, half-Puerto Rican and her mother is 100% Cuban.
3.) Sapphira is a former teammate/friend turned arch-rival of Nikki Ambrose
in the sport of Blitzball. Sapphira was the one that laid the vicious hit on Nikki during the championship game, causing career-ending injuries to Nikki and carrying her team to victory in the process. (Nikki's injuries would ultimately be the catalyst to her becoming a cyborg) Nikki and Sapphira have since buried any bad blood between each other since they have a mutual enemy in The Matriarch, but they are known to still get a little sassy with each other from time to time.
4.) Sapphira was once a multiple-time champion within the Triple F (Female Fighting Federation). Her unorthodox style of street fighting, pro-wrestling, MMA, and high-flying acrobatics along with her charismatic presence made her a top draw within the company and a household name.
5.) While charismatic, Sapphira tends to push people away with her somewhat abrasive personality when she feels that they're getting too close. This is a subconscious defense mechanism of hers, as she's fearful of lowering her guard only to get hurt by others. She only has 2-3 true friends that she trusts. B.c of this, she has some deep-seeded psychological issues that she is receiving help in processing/resolving via a licensed counselor. After many sessions of trying to stay guarded, she has finally started to let herself be vulnerable and share the things that are plaguing her on the inside...the biggest issue being that she needs to learn how to forgive herself.
6.) Scarlette Tamzarian aka "The Matriarch" tried to forcefully turn Sapphira into an updated version of the Cyra Unit Model of cyborgs...only about 50% of the transformation actually occurred before Sapphira was able to escape. All of the unnecessary cybernetic parts and implants were removed; however many of her vital organs have been replaced with bio-synthetic organs. Her skeleton has also been fused with metal alloys, her eyes have been replaced with bionic optical implants, and there are millions of nanomachines flowing in her bloodstream. While you can barely tell that she's a cyborg with your naked eye, she'd definitely set off the metal detectors at the airport!
7.) Contrary to #6, Sapphira's metal spine
was added years BEFORE she underwent cybernetic transformation surgery when she underwent an experimental augmentation procedure!
8.) Sapphira is an excellent dancer....thanks to her dad, who's a musician and who would often bring a young Sapphira to his band rehearsals and shows. Sapphira's also an amazing cook...thanks to her mom, who owns her own successful chain of Cuban-Soul Food Fusion restaurants!