Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 3:08:58 GMT
Riatha Dahlia Edon
Female | Heterosexual |
Sixteen | Gifted Mutant |
appearance
Riatha has a surprisingly attractive face for how abrasive she is. Her fiery red hair is one of the first attributes that the world takes note of, and appropriately so. It is perhaps ridiculously long, wavy and full in a way that is graciously self-monitoring. Riatha finds that she only really has to run a brush through it every now and then, and on its messier days she simply pulls it up into a moderately high ponytail. She has a basically diamond face shape, with two glimmering emerald eyes nestled into it. In some lights, they seem to shift blue, and in truth must be something akin to a turquoise hue. Riatha has slim lips and eyebrows, painted onto skin that is surprisingly tan for a redhead. She isn't particularly tall at 5ft 7in, with a slim, tomboyish stature. Riatha's choice in clothing follows the trend, and she is most comfortable in casual, practical clothing. Her favorite shoes are combat boots that lace up to her mid-shin, and she is rarely seen wearing anything else. One the average day, it would be difficult to tell that Riatha is mutated at all. This is because some of the unique markings signifying it are easily (although not purposely) concealed beneath her average clothing. From her left rib cage down to mid thigh, royal blue marks strike like lightning, etched into her skin. These markings branch out from a starting point at her hip, smaller tendrils decorating her stomach and lower back - it is as though she was struck by lightning itself. In addition, Riatha's canines are elongated like fangs, and she isn't shy to flash them in a cheeky grin.
personality
There is perhaps nothing more recognizable than Riatha’s fierceness. It’s feasible that the trait precedes her because of the slight scowl, forever etched as shallow lines between her eyebrows, or displayed for the world in the subtle, down-turned corners of her lips. It is hardly purposeful. Still, it is mainly accurate, and Riatha is known for her rather brawly attitude. Although moderately intelligent, she ultimately prefers to settle disputes with her fists, and is no stranger to physically fighting someone. She is unpredictable in this way, and the phrase “puts her money where her mouth is” isn’t altogether appropriate – there have been times where she has punched someone without uttering any words at all. Her temper is as fiery as her long red hair, and those who know her regard her with a sensitivity similar to one’s approach to a bomb. A best friend for Riatha would no doubt be someone equally fierce and fearless – the only trait that can contest with the bubbling river of ferociousness. More positively, Riatha is courageous, and meets threats with an unrivaled assertiveness. She is loyal and loving of her family and friends, although she can be considered lacking in warmth. Riatha is sensitive to rejection, and easily hurt by those she loves. Despite her stern face, she certainly knows how to have fun – even if her idea of “fun” could be considered quite dangerous. She is, without a doubt, impatient, and her most frequent facial expression generally involves rolling her eyes.
abilities
Shapeshift – Riatha has the ability to shapeshift into a particularly large wolf. She is a sight to behold, with fiery red fur and bright emerald eyes. This shift occurs at her whim, but can leave her quite vulnerable. It happens quickly to be sure, but during the shift she cannot move or react to outside stimuli. In addition, Riatha has gone through many clothes – mostly destroyed by the stretching of her form, or simply left behind unneeded. As a wolf, Riatha’s diet can be considered completely carnivorous, and she can get away with eating foods her human self could not digest.
Lightning Bolt – This ability is only accessible in Riatha’s human form, and is badly controlled. She doesn’t seem to know how to call on it – physical altercations are not enough. It seems to occur during times of extreme stress, but it has also sparked randomly during times of peace. To put it simply, sparks of electricity erupt from Riatha’s finger tips. These sparks are generally aimed at a target, but can go awry if there is a metal object nearby. It has a powerful voltage that can be amplified by normal means (ex: water). However, the damaging impact can be avoided if the object or person is electrically grounded – or wearing a heavy amount of rubber for some reason.
Insomniac – Riatha doesn’t need to sleep. In fact, she never sleeps. That doesn’t mean, however, that she can’t be knocked unconscious.
background
Riatha’s early life was that of an only child. Her mother wasn’t of the best means, and the two lived in an apartment with a single bedroom that they shared. She spent many hours alone while her mother worked night shifts at a restaurant, and her independent streak began early. Still, she never starved, and appreciated her mother immensely. Riatha didn’t meet her father until she was ten, and by then she had already turned into a scrappy little thing with a palpable tenaciousness. The circumstances were dismal, her mother passing away from lung cancer, obviously aggravated by her smoking habit and edged on by their lack of insurance. Richard and Riatha got along relatively well, given the fact that he had known about her for her entire life and just chose to never participate. He never really became a father figure to her, and as much as she tried to gain her stepmoms approval she never truly succeeded. Among her half siblings, Riatha was an oddity. They didn’t share her fiery temper, and she couldn’t help but internalize her younger brother’s timidity around her as a form of rejection. Still, this did little to diminish her loyalty to family, and she still tries to gain their approval.
miscellaneous
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