Description
Basic Information
Name: Ophelia "Lia" Adeline
Gender: Female (♀)
Age: Twenty-one (21)
Species: Human
Height/Weight: 5’1” (154cm) // 120 lbs.
Job: Beautician Cosmetologist
Birthday: Winter 15th
Orientation: Panromantic Demisexual
Voice: Yuko Miyamura
Theme: Shelter
Gifts By Preference
❤ Loved Gifts: Macarons| Pig Mug | Gems/Precious Stones | Magical Items | Roses
"Is that for me? You are so thoughtful for getting me (item)! Thank you very much darling."
❤ Liked Gifts: Peaches | Pancakes | Tea | Rose Wine
"You really know what I like! Thank you so much for this delightful gift."
✘ Disliked Gifts: Failed Dishes | Weeds | Dark Chocolate
"Ehh...are you sure this is for me? You must be joking."
✘ Hated Gifts: Bacon | Egg Dishes | Bugs | Hot Noods
"Yuck! I hate this! Why would you ever give this to me?"
Personality:
✗ Know-it-all | = Posh | ✓ Curious | ✓ Amiable | ✗ Fussy | ✓ Honest | ✗ Cynical
Budding Cosmetologist
Ophelia at first meeting can come off as a bit of a know-it-all, at least when it comes to cosmetics, even if this is not her intention. She has an affinity for the fancier things and this includes a vast array of beauty products. Ophelia prefers the livelier things in life, thinking 'bigger is better'! She believes the more extravagant things are the more people will love them...even though this is seldom true. Through her 'posh' exterior Ophelia is a curious young lady who longs to learn more and experience the world around her, especially in crafting products for her all natural beauty line. She often speaks her mind when it comes to complimenting and enhancing people's features because of her strong desire to be liked by others. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Ophelia Adeline was raised to only accept the best and most lavish luxuries that life offered her. In her early years, she began training in decorum, learning how to walk and talk like a little lady while still just a child. Though brought up as such, the young girl retained her amiable disposition with courteous smiles and honest laughter. She saw the good in people, though still being naïve to her own limited knowledge about the world. She desired to make people see the beauty within their own hearts and felt that with a touch of something special it could be done. The only downside to this is that she can become quite fussy with her clients and tends to fret over them. She desires for them to look their BEST and might take a great deal of time to accomplish her task. Ophelia interacts with honesty, whether blunt or gentle, as she believes it's the best way to make friends. The pang of guilt does not sit right with her to see someone blissfully unaware of when they have been lied to. With only a few close friends growing up she feels a shift between being someone who only had received gifts to now becoming the giver she wanted to be. If given the chance, she will assert her opinions on the topic at hand by expressing whether or not something meets her approval. When met with opposition on a subject, she reacts with cynicism shortly before acceptance, though she may not genuinely understand still. She needs to learn about others perspectives and is determined to. Becoming a Beautician
Ophelia still sees herself as a cut above the rest when she walks through town. There was no taking the "lady" out of this small female no matter how many seemed to try and teach her otherwise. Though this was true, she was slowly beginning to see that there was a world much different from the one she once called home. Sure she had read books about the city and had even seen maps, but this was the first instance she was able to interact beyond that wall. Still wanting to appear as a know-it-all, Ophelia tends to play off her uncertainty with curiosity. If there is something she doesn't know she passes it off as not being her fault that she isn't an expert in the area. Over these seasons, she has opened up slightly about asking for aid in learning but only from those she considers close. She wants very much to remain in her 'elegant' ways (especially in her way of speaking) even though many of the people she had met desire for her to change. Determined to be the lady she was born to be, Ophelia keeps her head high while continuing to dress the part of an elegant young lady.
Budding Cosmetologist:
As a member of the Adeline family, Ophelia never had to worry about not being able to afford something that she wanted. Spoiled as a child, she grew up thinking the world was an easy place full of gifts and trinkets. Her parents had the unfair habit of comparing their youngest to their oldest, constantly pressuring Opehlia to keep up with her elder and more accomplished sister. Ophelia strives to be perfect, seeing her sister in a glorified light that in reality isn't all there. This always bothered her, so she began to become obsessed with being refined, to do everything "right", but no matter how hard she tried she always came up short. She was determined to make something of herself, to be something that her sister could never become. But was there something where she could outshine her sister at all?
In a hope to escape the world of etiquette, rare gems, and the rules to being a proper lady she locked herself away in her room. The long hours she spent in front of her mirror, her pet pig Prunella sitting on her lap, while she ran a silver brush through her long auburn hair. As day passed into night she noticed the light change upon her face and realized that the soft glow could be repeated with just the right amount of bronze powder. This was when she discovered that make-up, the ability to show her skill on her face, could extend into other facets. Through lotions and creams anyone could become "perfect" and take full charge of their natural beauty.
Ophelia had access to the family garden and with that she was able to craft herbal bath soaps, scrubs, and so much more. The sweet scents of rosehips and juniper took her to a place she never imagined she could go. With cosmetics there was an outlet for Ophelia to be the curious girl she had always been inside. Of course she started out far from perfect, often spilling perfumes and bath salts all over the bathroom floor. Her closest friend Amy was the one person at her side, always supplying her with the ingredients she needed to craft powders and lotions. There was one other that supported her trials and that was Prunella. She was the one Ophelia tried all her products on, because of this she made sure all her cosmetics were 'pig and people' friendly, using only natural and organic ingredients.
Her fate continued to change as one day she was sent out to get the mail for her family. Nosy, she began to sift through it all but stopped as her eyes caught sight of a colorful flyer. Her fingers trailed over the drawn flowers and stars as she read the tempting offer from what appeared to be a real estate company. When she noticed the words home and free she couldn't withhold her excitement. This was it! This was her chance at a real job doing what she loved and this little town, far away from her estate would be just perfect to start over. With trembling hands she began to run inside. There was a train, it was calling her name and the rural location would be ideal for her just starting out in life. This was how she was going to make a name for herself. She packed her things and made the call while making sure to supply extra moisturizer since there was no telling what this journey would bring. With this she set out on her way to get on the Eclair Express that would take her to Toffee Town and her new future.
Becoming a Beautician:
Ophelia had been in Toffee Town for several months, finally starting to make a small name for herself. Day in and day out she worked as hard as she could to develop her cosmetic line while turning the spare room in her house from a den into an informal shop. It wasn't that she disliked being alone, she had Luna after all, but sometimes she longed for something more, something to push her once again toward learning something new. Forever curious, Ophelia tried her hand at cutting her own hair at Winter's beginning. Fascinated with how she was able to control her own appearance even more than before, she realized that cosmetology extended far past lip gloss and foundation.
Through the mirror, Ophelia looked back on herself and the seasons past. Each friendship she made taught her more about herself even after they had gone. Zayn helped her realize that family goes beyond blood ties. Ilinca pushed her to try new things, even though it was horrifying. Then there was Liam , who brought her back down to earth, showing her that there was a real world beyond her ivory walls. What would she have done without all these people? It was through their guidance that she got up the courage to seek out working in the new salon. Perhaps working with more people will help her trust more without judgement or doubt. Surely she would find a home here with her nail polish and hair tonics.
Ophelia submitted a Job Change Application in hopes of growing in her career. Upon its acceptance, she moved all of her cosmetics and her cart to Soda Salon. She could not have asked for a greater opportunity. Not only was she still able to work in make-up, but now she was free to cut and dye hair as well. The new year was starting out perfectly!
Additional Info:
· She LOVES tea (especially milk tea), cakes, and anything with lace or ribbons.
· She believes everyone is a natural beauty, make-up and such only work to enhance that greatness.
· Tends to become rather clumsy when put under great amounts of stress or anxiety this also tends to flare up her asthma.
· She is unable to swim very well due to never being taught.
· Tends to judge people on their appearance and is more accepting of those who come from wealthy families.
· She loves to sing and typically can be found in the early mornings by the lake or goddess spring practicing.
· She is a rather picky eater since she grew up with a chef making all of her meals (she can't cook to save her life)
· Loathing her sister seems to come naturally now...but she cannot remember why it all started.
· She has a love for pigs and because of this will never eat bacon or any pork product.
· She has been working very hard to learn magic, currently her favorite element is fire.
· The bracelet that she wears on her wrist belongs to her grandmother, Odette.
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