1) Height: Prior to arrival she was 162cm, and since then has grown to barely reach 164cm, barely reaching 5'4". That is as tall as she will grow.
2) Weight: Still at 50 kilograms, rounding to 110 lbs. Most of it is muscle.
3) Eye color/Hair Color: Her eyes are blue, we can determine that much, though often they can appear from medium to light blue, depending on the lighting. They are always clear, and though they are somewhat slanted they are capable of wide-eyed innocent expressions. Regarding her hair, it is a very light brown, almost tan. It has been described before as milk in coffee or hot chocolate.
4) Age: AULDRANT YEARS. Upon arrival in Luceti, Tear was fifteen years old and twelve months, with thirty-eight days. She turned sixteen years old on December 9th of 2010, and as of now is seventeen years old as of January 15th, 2013. Her eighteenth birthday will fall on February 19th, 2015. In most of her icons she was 15 years old, since they're taken from canon sources. Does she look like a 15/17 year old to you?
5) Physical features: (Anything that stands out about them, especially if the icons don't seem to show it) While it's not so common that it warrants icon changes, she is starting to pin her bangs and tie her hair back a little more. That's about the only difference.
6) Voice: When I hear Tear, it is a mixture of her English and Japanese VAs – it encompasses the deep, hard-working and cool soldier of the English version who still slips into the hesitant, more softly-spoken and awkward teenage girl she truly is that is more prominent in the Japanese version. Both sides are in conflict with each other as she tries to gain her own identity independent of others and what was expected of her, while at the same time resolving to help others to the best of her ability. Most will encounter the soldier at first because that's the person she is, serious and to the point, but those who have become closer, we're talking really close CR such as housemates while in privacy, will find themselves listening to the teenager who had to grow up too fast more, whether it's on purpose or not.
7) Who do they live with and how are chores divided in their house/apartment?: Chores and cooking are shared among herself, Nephry and Anise these days I believe. She doesn't mind this arrangement, or working alongside the others on occasion due to her nature of always looking out for and caring for others. As for handiwork, she can for some minor repairs...? But nothing spectacular and she'd be willing to hand it over to someone with more experience.
8) Their favorite (and least favorite, if you want) foods and who does the cooking in their house/apartment?: Tear and Anise mostly divide cooking duties, with Anise doing it more often simply because she might be more used to doing that. If there are deserts in the household, you can usually bet Tear made them due to her fondness of sweets, and with more members in the household she can get away with making them more. Her favourite foods involve apples and milk, such as apple pie and cake while she also has a fondness for beef stew. Her least favourite is carrots, but she will still eat them accordingly.
9) What they do during an average day in Luceti: Every day starts early, just before sunrise which is followed by silent meditation for ten to fifteen minutes, or writing in her personal journal. After that, she checks the village journal to see if anything has occurred while she was sleeping, and she goes on to get ready for the day by first checking on her housemates, not disturbing them if they are still sleeping. After her share of morning household chores and walking Colonel she proceeds to the library for study and reading and checks out any books that may interest her, and come lunchtime she will more often than not come by the tea shop to share it with Frey, the two taking turns over who makes lunch. Otherwise, she has lunch with Luke, or once in a while just has tea with a friend. Afterward she may pass by the Battle Dome for practice or takes the time to train and play with Colonel, depending on the day, then takes to walking around the village afterward with or without him and occasionally checking out the shops. If there are any students that need her help with tutoring she helps them at this time after school, or else is attempting to form stronger bonds with Hyt and Sona or she might head home to spend time with her housemates, which is when Colonel is dropped off if he spent the day with her. Before and after sunset is spent at Cherry Blossom Hill where she communicates with Nala and reflects on whatever is crossing her mind. Afterwards she returns home for supper and documents the day in her personal journal, then spends more time with her housemates and sometimes has chats with Nephry not long before bed. Thanks to the number of people she helps and tutors there can be quite some variety to her schedule, and she does prefer that.
10) Their general sense of fashion: Tear has been unable to break the habit of wearing her Oracle Knights uniform completely, though from time to time she does wear something else. These are usually outfits of brown, warm tones and darker colours, the kind of palette you would expect when you think of fall, though every so often you will spot her in the luxe pales clothing style and colours. She dresses modestly, which usually entails covering her legs and arms with long-sleeved shirts, pants and maybe even long skirts. Sometimes she accessorizes with small pieces of jewelry such as pendants or bracelets, and scarves are becoming part of her wardrobe for those days she feels like covering the minor scars at the base of her neck. Though she does wish to wear more feminine clothing every once in a while, it is not something she has been able to achieve of her own volition yet. Her hair is almost always down, though once in a while it is tied back at the nape in a low ponytail and her hands are almost always covered with gloves of some sort, so to be able to come in contact with her bare hands might be an indication of closeness and trust. With her body type and features, however, she would be able to pass off nearly any outfit spectacularly.
11) Do they have any hobbies? Did they come up with these hobbies in Luceti, or was it something they always did?: Tear continues her studious habits in Luceti, as well as singing privately to herself or close friends every so often. She has taken up cooking a little more, and has developed a fondness for watching the sky and the flow of water across the rivers in the village.
12) Has the situation in Luceti changed their view on certain topics/the way they react to different things?: In some ways yes, and in others no. While Tear has always been patient, this is the first time she's really been forced to think about her own wants and needs, rather than the sake of others or the greater good. While she has become more lax on certain social topics and situations, she is still a sensible and shy young woman who still struggles to understand some humours.
13) Do they have a weapon? If so, do they carry it at all times or just under certain circumstances?: Tear continues to at least hold her throwing knives on herself, though not always on the garterbelt if she's not wearing her uniform that day. She keeps her staff strapped to her back, side or beneath her skirt whenever possible in the event it is needed, and she is always ready to cast her hymns and is learning to use the Filial magic more quickly and efficiently.
14) Do they have any pets? Would these pets be at their homes, or do they hang out with the character in question?: Tear has one pet, a tan Shiba Inu she was received as a gift for humouring the elves during Christmas CY6. His name is Colonel (+ Arthur, blame Layton), and he is roughly nine months old now. While he is Tear's pet, several of the other house members have also had a hand in raising him, and there are several days a week when he accompanies her as she does her errands if only for a short time, usually on a leash because he can be rather mischievous as Shiba Inu are prone to. She is very fond of him, and does occasionally spoil him even though she has been strict in his training and discipline. He's also more protective of Ion, since most of his time in House One he has only seen him sick and bedridden.
15) Who are their neighbors?: Her neighbours are Houses 2 and 8 – occupying House 2 are Spock and James Kirk, while House 8 is filled by Yuan and Kratos Aurion. Further down the road are Houses 6 and 7, with House 6 being the One Piece House while House 7 is occupied by Buffy Summers. She doesn't know any of her neighbours well since House One is really out of the way, which means this has to be changed yup.
16) Who are their best friends in Luceti? How often do they spend time with them and doing what? Her closest friends are the people of House One, which makes up most of the Abyss cast. She holds them all very dear, and is always willing to reach out to them. She sees them every day since they live together, and most of their time is spent simply chatting. Outside of the house she has her boyfriend and best friend Frey, whom she makes a point to try and visit every day and she messages them if they were unable to meet up.
17) On the flip side, is there anyone they actively don’t get along with? How do they interact, and would people know about this? For all her time here, there is no one she doesn't get along with and she's neutral to most of the other villagers for the most part. Yes, even Sync, when he's not attacking her friends.
18) Their favorite areas/stores/hang-out locations?: Her favourite locations have become the cherry blossom tree hill and the bridge closest to her home overlooking the river. They are both places of significance and peace for her. Every so often you might find her rummaging through the clothing shops or the bazaar in a secretive hunt for cute and pretty things, and she's been hanging out more around the tea shop. While only one or two people know about it, she's working on growing a selenia garden on a tree not far behind House One.
Tear
Prior to arrival she was 162cm, and since then has grown to barely reach 164cm, barely reaching 5'4". That is as tall as she will grow.
2) Weight:
Still at 50 kilograms, rounding to 110 lbs. Most of it is muscle.
3) Eye color/Hair Color:
Her eyes are blue, we can determine that much, though often they can appear from medium to light blue, depending on the lighting. They are always clear, and though they are somewhat slanted they are capable of wide-eyed innocent expressions. Regarding her hair, it is a very light brown, almost tan. It has been described before as milk in coffee or hot chocolate.
4) Age:
AULDRANT YEARS. Upon arrival in Luceti, Tear was fifteen years old and twelve months, with thirty-eight days. She turned sixteen years old on December 9th of 2010, and as of now is seventeen years old as of January 15th, 2013. Her eighteenth birthday will fall on February 19th, 2015. In most of her icons she was 15 years old, since they're taken from canon sources. Does she look like a 15/17 year old to you?
5) Physical features: (Anything that stands out about them, especially if the icons don't seem to show it)
While it's not so common that it warrants icon changes, she is starting to pin her bangs and tie her hair back a little more. That's about the only difference.
6) Voice:
When I hear Tear, it is a mixture of her English and Japanese VAs – it encompasses the deep, hard-working and cool soldier of the English version who still slips into the hesitant, more softly-spoken and awkward teenage girl she truly is that is more prominent in the Japanese version. Both sides are in conflict with each other as she tries to gain her own identity independent of others and what was expected of her, while at the same time resolving to help others to the best of her ability. Most will encounter the soldier at first because that's the person she is, serious and to the point, but those who have become closer, we're talking really close CR such as housemates while in privacy, will find themselves listening to the teenager who had to grow up too fast more, whether it's on purpose or not.
7) Who do they live with and how are chores divided in their house/apartment?:
Chores and cooking are shared among herself, Nephry and Anise these days I believe. She doesn't mind this arrangement, or working alongside the others on occasion due to her nature of always looking out for and caring for others. As for handiwork, she can for some minor repairs...? But nothing spectacular and she'd be willing to hand it over to someone with more experience.
8) Their favorite (and least favorite, if you want) foods and who does the cooking in their house/apartment?:
Tear and Anise mostly divide cooking duties, with Anise doing it more often simply because she might be more used to doing that. If there are deserts in the household, you can usually bet Tear made them due to her fondness of sweets, and with more members in the household she can get away with making them more. Her favourite foods involve apples and milk, such as apple pie and cake while she also has a fondness for beef stew. Her least favourite is carrots, but she will still eat them accordingly.
9) What they do during an average day in Luceti:
Every day starts early, just before sunrise which is followed by silent meditation for ten to fifteen minutes, or writing in her personal journal. After that, she checks the village journal to see if anything has occurred while she was sleeping, and she goes on to get ready for the day by first checking on her housemates, not disturbing them if they are still sleeping. After her share of morning household chores and walking Colonel she proceeds to the library for study and reading and checks out any books that may interest her, and come lunchtime she will more often than not come by the tea shop to share it with Frey, the two taking turns over who makes lunch. Otherwise, she has lunch with Luke, or once in a while just has tea with a friend. Afterward she may pass by the Battle Dome for practice or takes the time to train and play with Colonel, depending on the day, then takes to walking around the village afterward with or without him and occasionally checking out the shops. If there are any students that need her help with tutoring she helps them at this time after school, or else is attempting to form stronger bonds with Hyt and Sona or she might head home to spend time with her housemates, which is when Colonel is dropped off if he spent the day with her. Before and after sunset is spent at Cherry Blossom Hill where she communicates with Nala and reflects on whatever is crossing her mind. Afterwards she returns home for supper and documents the day in her personal journal, then spends more time with her housemates and sometimes has chats with Nephry not long before bed. Thanks to the number of people she helps and tutors there can be quite some variety to her schedule, and she does prefer that.
10) Their general sense of fashion:
Tear has been unable to break the habit of wearing her Oracle Knights uniform completely, though from time to time she does wear something else. These are usually outfits of brown, warm tones and darker colours, the kind of palette you would expect when you think of fall, though every so often you will spot her in the luxe pales clothing style and colours. She dresses modestly, which usually entails covering her legs and arms with long-sleeved shirts, pants and maybe even long skirts. Sometimes she accessorizes with small pieces of jewelry such as pendants or bracelets, and scarves are becoming part of her wardrobe for those days she feels like covering the minor scars at the base of her neck. Though she does wish to wear more feminine clothing every once in a while, it is not something she has been able to achieve of her own volition yet. Her hair is almost always down, though once in a while it is tied back at the nape in a low ponytail and her hands are almost always covered with gloves of some sort, so to be able to come in contact with her bare hands might be an indication of closeness and trust. With her body type and features, however, she would be able to pass off nearly any outfit spectacularly.
11) Do they have any hobbies? Did they come up with these hobbies in Luceti, or was it something they always did?:
Tear continues her studious habits in Luceti, as well as singing privately to herself or close friends every so often. She has taken up cooking a little more, and has developed a fondness for watching the sky and the flow of water across the rivers in the village.
12) Has the situation in Luceti changed their view on certain topics/the way they react to different things?:
In some ways yes, and in others no. While Tear has always been patient, this is the first time she's really been forced to think about her own wants and needs, rather than the sake of others or the greater good. While she has become more lax on certain social topics and situations, she is still a sensible and shy young woman who still struggles to understand some humours.
13) Do they have a weapon? If so, do they carry it at all times or just under certain circumstances?:
Tear continues to at least hold her throwing knives on herself, though not always on the garterbelt if she's not wearing her uniform that day. She keeps her staff strapped to her back, side or beneath her skirt whenever possible in the event it is needed, and she is always ready to cast her hymns and is learning to use the Filial magic more quickly and efficiently.
14) Do they have any pets? Would these pets be at their homes, or do they hang out with the character in question?:
Tear has one pet, a tan Shiba Inu she was received as a gift for humouring the elves during Christmas CY6. His name is Colonel (+ Arthur, blame Layton), and he is roughly nine months old now. While he is Tear's pet, several of the other house members have also had a hand in raising him, and there are several days a week when he accompanies her as she does her errands if only for a short time, usually on a leash because he can be rather mischievous as Shiba Inu are prone to. She is very fond of him, and does occasionally spoil him even though she has been strict in his training and discipline. He's also more protective of Ion, since most of his time in House One he has only seen him sick and bedridden.
15) Who are their neighbors?:
Her neighbours are Houses 2 and 8 – occupying House 2 are Spock and James Kirk, while House 8 is filled by Yuan and Kratos Aurion. Further down the road are Houses 6 and 7, with House 6 being the One Piece House while House 7 is occupied by Buffy Summers. She doesn't know any of her neighbours well since House One is really out of the way, which means this has to be changed yup.
16) Who are their best friends in Luceti? How often do they spend time with them and doing what?
Her closest friends are the people of House One, which makes up most of the Abyss cast. She holds them all very dear, and is always willing to reach out to them. She sees them every day since they live together, and most of their time is spent simply chatting. Outside of the house she has her boyfriend and best friend Frey, whom she makes a point to try and visit every day and she messages them if they were unable to meet up.
17) On the flip side, is there anyone they actively don’t get along with? How do they interact, and would people know about this?
For all her time here, there is no one she doesn't get along with and she's neutral to most of the other villagers for the most part. Yes, even Sync, when he's not attacking her friends.
18) Their favorite areas/stores/hang-out locations?:
Her favourite locations have become the cherry blossom tree hill and the bridge closest to her home overlooking the river. They are both places of significance and peace for her. Every so often you might find her rummaging through the clothing shops or the bazaar in a secretive hunt for cute and pretty things, and she's been hanging out more around the tea shop. While only one or two people know about it, she's working on growing a selenia garden on a tree not far behind House One.