Guys and Dolls -- Profile & Permissions
PLAYER
[journal] nemecide
[age] 25 (7/20/85)
CHARACTER
[series] Final Fantasy XIII
[full name] Hope Estheim
[age] 18 as of 2/7. (Chronologically 15, 14 in canon.)
[gender] Male
[canon point] Chapter 11 - after passing out in the forest.
[reference] Wiki.
[personality]
Hope is a boy who has been through a lot in a short amount of time. In a matter of days simply because of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, he's witnessed countless deaths, lost his mother, and had a horrific curse put upon him that would completely alter his existence entirely--including its Fate.
Overall, he is a gentle, sensitive youth who has been shaped by the perils of bereavement and a struggle for survival. He tends to be rather serious most of the time, with a realistic approach to things that may, at times, appear to border on cynicism. He's also somewhat shy and has difficulty approaching people; though once he has an accurate picture of someone's character he tends to warm up a little easier.
Being as he is a teenager, Hope does get rather moody at times. Frustration and disappointment are not things he handles with ease. When he gets annoyed or upset, he tends to become sullen and withdrawn, rebuffing anyone who tries to reach out to him--including physically pushing away any attempts at affection. He's also prone to outbursts of anger if he really feels slighted or hurt, and on very rare occasions, even tears. On the flipside, his temper does tend to be diffused rather quickly, and with few exceptions he is quick to forgive. Any harsh words uttered are purely driven from emotion; he generally does not go out of his way to hurt or manipulate someone.
Unfortunately, Hope is capable of holding grudges, too. This is evident in his relationship with his father, and the blame he held for Snow over the death of his mother. In time, though, both of these relationships have been mended and strengthened--which shows that even the ones he seems to hold in contempt do not last that way for good. Ultimately, he is a compassionate human being, even if the period of transition that comes with his early-adolescent age obscures that a little.
Hope is rather intelligent and educated for his age: having often provided further explanations or elaborations about the nature of l'Cie and their legends, and making astute observations about the world around him. He's had several deeply introspective moments and has demonstrated the ability to turn inward and work on himself. The most shining example of this was during his turbulent relationship with Snow: for a long while, he blamed the man for his mother's death, yet in working past his grief he came to the realization that hating Snow wouldn't change things, and that he'd known for quite some time that it wasn't really Snow's fault but he couldn't truly accept it. This turning point really flourished after Snow saved his life despite the way Hope had treated him, showing that he was in fact a good person. It enabled Hope to finally forgive Snow and heal considerably from the traumatizing ordeal, which cemented their friendship.
Vanille and Lightning are two other extremely important people in Hope's life. Vanille he has known since the Purge (a fancy word for prejudice-driven genocide, essentially) rocked the foundation of the town they both happened to be in at the time: Bodhum. Though it took some time to warm up to Vanille initially, he tends to let his more playful and humorous "boyish" side show with her, perhaps in part because of the fact that she is the one in their little throng that is closest to his age. Lightning, on the other hand, is the person he looks up to the most: he initially followed her and stuck close because he wanted to become stronger and learn how to face his fears. She was initially frustrated with his presence, telling him that he was just slowing her down--but as they worked together to "toughen [him] up", he was able to get past her rough exterior and find a place in her heart. His nickname for her is "Light", and she is something of a big-sister figure to him.
The biggest driving factor in his evolution as a person has been the sudden and tragic death of his mother, as mentioned previously. Before her passing, he tended to be a bit sheltered, relying on her for support and comfort. The stark reality of her demise was the point where he really began to discover his own identity. As he later revealed to Snow, the revenge he wanted to carry out in her spirit's memory was more a drive within him to continue fighting than anything else. As such, even after coming to terms with her passing and his own Fate, Hope continues to carry that inner strength onward. He isn't hot-headed nor bloodthirsty, but he knows he must fight for the survival of himself and his loved ones if necessary, and he faces this with a bravery that most people his age do not normally possess.
[orientation] Unknown.
[appearance] He's taller than his canon height (5'), but still a little on the short side, putting him at around 5'6". Though his body overall is more developed and less childlike in appearance, he's still rather lean and delicate-looking, with soft boyish features that border on androgyny. The l'Cie brand on his left wrist is still there. His voice is relatively the same, having already deepened by his age in canon. (For anyone who hasn't played FFXIII, here's a video for reference!)
[household] Shiruku
[misc notes] Hope is a l'Cie, which is a human who has had a curse put upon them: complete the purpose they're given (called a Focus) before their time runs out and they become immortalized in crystal; fail to do so and they are transformed into a mindless crystalline creature, forced to wander endlessly in a sort of limbo filled with nothing but despair. The "timer" for this is indicated by the brand: a tattoo-like marking that slowly changes depending on how much time the bearer has left to complete his or her Focus. l'Cie are capable of a vast array of magic including the summoning of their own personal Eidolon. All of these would be nullified on Hope by the jade bracelet, including the brand's changing shape; it would simply remain on his wrist like a normal tattoo.
Permissions:
(Please note that Hope is physically 18 in this game.)
OOC-related:
Backtagging: Yes.
Thread-jacking: Please ask.
Fourthwalling: No.
Canon puncturing: No.
IC-related:
Hugging: Yes.
Flirting: If you want to make him blush and fidget a lot, go for it.
Kissing: Yep.
Anything Beyond Kissing: I'm 100% fine with playing things out.
Relationships: Relations with either gender are likely...if you can get past the barriers.
Violence: Yes.
Extreme Injury: Ask me first.
Killing: Yes, but please plot it out with me first.
Non-con: Ask me first; the answer is most likely no unless it's something that's actually interesting or complex and not simply gratuitous/attention-whorey.
Kinks: He's a total virgin. HAHAHA DISREGARD THAT, I SUCK C- ...I'm OOCly okay with anything that doesn't involve waste, infantilism or bestiality (the latter of which is banned from the comm anyway)-but don't count on him being into anything that isn't vanilla without a LOT of convincing/coercion first. He isn't even in the know about a lot of "wild" stuff.
[journal] nemecide
[age] 25 (7/20/85)
CHARACTER
[series] Final Fantasy XIII
[full name] Hope Estheim
[age] 18 as of 2/7. (Chronologically 15, 14 in canon.)
[gender] Male
[canon point] Chapter 11 - after passing out in the forest.
[reference] Wiki.
[personality]
Hope is a boy who has been through a lot in a short amount of time. In a matter of days simply because of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, he's witnessed countless deaths, lost his mother, and had a horrific curse put upon him that would completely alter his existence entirely--including its Fate.
Overall, he is a gentle, sensitive youth who has been shaped by the perils of bereavement and a struggle for survival. He tends to be rather serious most of the time, with a realistic approach to things that may, at times, appear to border on cynicism. He's also somewhat shy and has difficulty approaching people; though once he has an accurate picture of someone's character he tends to warm up a little easier.
Being as he is a teenager, Hope does get rather moody at times. Frustration and disappointment are not things he handles with ease. When he gets annoyed or upset, he tends to become sullen and withdrawn, rebuffing anyone who tries to reach out to him--including physically pushing away any attempts at affection. He's also prone to outbursts of anger if he really feels slighted or hurt, and on very rare occasions, even tears. On the flipside, his temper does tend to be diffused rather quickly, and with few exceptions he is quick to forgive. Any harsh words uttered are purely driven from emotion; he generally does not go out of his way to hurt or manipulate someone.
Unfortunately, Hope is capable of holding grudges, too. This is evident in his relationship with his father, and the blame he held for Snow over the death of his mother. In time, though, both of these relationships have been mended and strengthened--which shows that even the ones he seems to hold in contempt do not last that way for good. Ultimately, he is a compassionate human being, even if the period of transition that comes with his early-adolescent age obscures that a little.
Hope is rather intelligent and educated for his age: having often provided further explanations or elaborations about the nature of l'Cie and their legends, and making astute observations about the world around him. He's had several deeply introspective moments and has demonstrated the ability to turn inward and work on himself. The most shining example of this was during his turbulent relationship with Snow: for a long while, he blamed the man for his mother's death, yet in working past his grief he came to the realization that hating Snow wouldn't change things, and that he'd known for quite some time that it wasn't really Snow's fault but he couldn't truly accept it. This turning point really flourished after Snow saved his life despite the way Hope had treated him, showing that he was in fact a good person. It enabled Hope to finally forgive Snow and heal considerably from the traumatizing ordeal, which cemented their friendship.
Vanille and Lightning are two other extremely important people in Hope's life. Vanille he has known since the Purge (a fancy word for prejudice-driven genocide, essentially) rocked the foundation of the town they both happened to be in at the time: Bodhum. Though it took some time to warm up to Vanille initially, he tends to let his more playful and humorous "boyish" side show with her, perhaps in part because of the fact that she is the one in their little throng that is closest to his age. Lightning, on the other hand, is the person he looks up to the most: he initially followed her and stuck close because he wanted to become stronger and learn how to face his fears. She was initially frustrated with his presence, telling him that he was just slowing her down--but as they worked together to "toughen [him] up", he was able to get past her rough exterior and find a place in her heart. His nickname for her is "Light", and she is something of a big-sister figure to him.
The biggest driving factor in his evolution as a person has been the sudden and tragic death of his mother, as mentioned previously. Before her passing, he tended to be a bit sheltered, relying on her for support and comfort. The stark reality of her demise was the point where he really began to discover his own identity. As he later revealed to Snow, the revenge he wanted to carry out in her spirit's memory was more a drive within him to continue fighting than anything else. As such, even after coming to terms with her passing and his own Fate, Hope continues to carry that inner strength onward. He isn't hot-headed nor bloodthirsty, but he knows he must fight for the survival of himself and his loved ones if necessary, and he faces this with a bravery that most people his age do not normally possess.
[orientation] Unknown.
[appearance] He's taller than his canon height (5'), but still a little on the short side, putting him at around 5'6". Though his body overall is more developed and less childlike in appearance, he's still rather lean and delicate-looking, with soft boyish features that border on androgyny. The l'Cie brand on his left wrist is still there. His voice is relatively the same, having already deepened by his age in canon. (For anyone who hasn't played FFXIII, here's a video for reference!)
[household] Shiruku
[misc notes] Hope is a l'Cie, which is a human who has had a curse put upon them: complete the purpose they're given (called a Focus) before their time runs out and they become immortalized in crystal; fail to do so and they are transformed into a mindless crystalline creature, forced to wander endlessly in a sort of limbo filled with nothing but despair. The "timer" for this is indicated by the brand: a tattoo-like marking that slowly changes depending on how much time the bearer has left to complete his or her Focus. l'Cie are capable of a vast array of magic including the summoning of their own personal Eidolon. All of these would be nullified on Hope by the jade bracelet, including the brand's changing shape; it would simply remain on his wrist like a normal tattoo.
Permissions:
(Please note that Hope is physically 18 in this game.)
OOC-related:
Backtagging: Yes.
Thread-jacking: Please ask.
Fourthwalling: No.
Canon puncturing: No.
IC-related:
Hugging: Yes.
Flirting: If you want to make him blush and fidget a lot, go for it.
Kissing: Yep.
Anything Beyond Kissing: I'm 100% fine with playing things out.
Relationships: Relations with either gender are likely...if you can get past the barriers.
Violence: Yes.
Extreme Injury: Ask me first.
Killing: Yes, but please plot it out with me first.
Non-con: Ask me first; the answer is most likely no unless it's something that's actually interesting or complex and not simply gratuitous/attention-whorey.
Kinks: He's a total virgin. HAHAHA DISREGARD THAT, I SUCK C- ...I'm OOCly okay with anything that doesn't involve waste, infantilism or bestiality (the latter of which is banned from the comm anyway)-but don't count on him being into anything that isn't vanilla without a LOT of convincing/coercion first. He isn't even in the know about a lot of "wild" stuff.