2) Weight: 130lbs/59kg - not canon, but according to mah research, this is about right for female athletes of her height.
3a) Eye color: Slightly greenish, pale blue (aqua, if you will).
3b) Hair Color: Pale pink.
4) Age: Currently 22.
5) Physical features: Nothing too outstanding, except for the magic l'Cie brand on the upper left side of her chest- like this, except entirely white rather than black/red. Her skin is pale enough that it's probably not all that noticeable... kind of like a strangely-patterned scar or burn.
6) Voice: Her English voice is Ali Hillis. Here is an early in-game example of her speaking to some of the other characters. :D
7) Who do they live with and how are chores divided in their house/apartment?: She lives with Zack Fair and Aerith Gainsborough! Canonically, Lightning is supposedly better at housework than her sister, LOL, so... really, she's fine with chores in general. She no doubt does her own laundry exclusively, but otherwise... honestly, she might just be the one who makes sure everything gets done, ahaha.
8) Their favorite (and least favorite, if you want) foods and who does the cooking in their house/apartment?: Even after her time in Luceti, Lightning's still not all that fond of strong-tasting things, so her usual choices are pretty bland. Fruit and bread and stuff, basically, though she does like fish. Unfortunately, her cooking skills are... lacking. Not to the epically bad point of burning a pot of boiling water, but if food instructions include prior knowledge about something or doing stuff like such-and-such to taste, chances are she's going to be in way over her head. @_@
9) What they do during an average day in Luceti: I don't think she sticks to the same thing every day at all. She also kind of keeps to herself. In general, however: exercise, like, a lot- particularly by running, going through battle dome scenarios, or... playing with her dog. :F Go through the shops. Read. Brood. Stalk what's happening over the journals.
10) Their general sense of fashion: Practical but nice: generally fitted, layered shirts, sleeveless if she can get away with it; miniskirt, with leggings if it's cold; mid-calf or knee-high boots; gloves, with a leaning towards fingerless varieties; numerous belts!
Style-wise, she'll bare midriff, back, and legs without much problem, but her chest is iffier on account of her Brand. She has a navel piercing, though typically all she wears in it is a plain barbell. For colors, she mostly sticks to one subdued color with brighter accents; the most ambitious she gets pattern-wise is stripes or abstract designs with maybe the occasional flower. For pajamas, she likely sticks to a t-shirt and underwear and poooossibly sleep pants? Basically, that's the only time she'll allow pants or loose clothing in general to adorn her figure.
11) Do they have any hobbies? Did they come up with these hobbies in Luceti, or was it something they always did?: Becoming a living weapo-- er, I mean... no, that is exactly what I mean. Lightning is really over-powered and yet seems determined to only increase her skill with various weapons and her magic. She came in knowing how to wield a gunblade and firearms, but in Luceti she's picked up throwing knives and likely regular swords as well, and is without a doubt a lot better at hand-to-hand than she used to be. She also does quite a bit of reading about war and strategy and what-not, so...
Otherwise, she uh... likes to swim? That's not too new, though. Is having a boyfriend considered a hobby? :|a Somehow she managed to snag Zack and sometimes they do kissing, does that count?
12) Has the situation in Luceti changed their view on certain topics/the way they react to different things?: Yep! Lightning used to be extremely wary of any kind of magic at all, considering that in her world and during the time she's from, having magic is not a good thing. Over time she's come to accept it, however, to the point where she'll offer to heal strangers or ask people about what their own powers are like.
On the other hand, a few drafts ago she had a canon-based Very Bad End involving her transforming into a mindless monster and... it's caused her to be very wary or even afraid of some things that didn't really bother her before. Also, while she's sort of mellowed in general and usually isn't quite as ready to start a conflict, she can get kind of frustrated over certain things faster now, too. It's kind of an odd balance.
13) Do they have a weapon? If so, do they carry it at all times or just under certain circumstances?: HAHAHAHA. Yes. Her principal weapon is a gunblade that does this. Fortunately, she's gotten to the point where she usually doesn't carry it inside the village unless something's going on, though she also ... has numerous knives, that probably don't go very far from her body at any given time. So.
14) Who are their neighbors?: She lives in house 41, so on either side is... Archie Kennedy, Horatio Hornblower, William Bush, and Henry Wellard in #36, and Yuri Nakamura, Ayato Naoi, and Yotsuba Koiwai in #40. The SOS Brigade building is also sort of just across the backyard, but... there's probably a fence there, haha.
15) Who are their best friends in Luceti? How often do they spend time with them and doing what? Aerith and Zack. 8|;; Aerith's her first and best buddy in Luceti and they do HANGING OUT quite often, whether it be at home or the flower shop or shopping in general. Zack is her boyfriend and they ... beat the crap out of each other by sparring. 8D Or you know... hang out... in sort of a different way than how Lightning spends time with Aerith. Yeah.
16) Their favorite areas/stores/hang-out locations?: Alone is the battle dome, library, and beach, and then the flower shop and Good Spirits because that's where Aerith and Zack work, respectively.
17) Wing color and how do they deal with their wings?: Lightning is one of like three people who has wings that are different colors than each other! The left one is deep red, while the right one is pure white. She doesn't usually cover them unless it's really cold outside, since they assist in her crazy maneuvering skills. Deliberately tying down any of her limbs doesn't really sit well with her, and she more or less considers herself capable of defending them anyway. That said, she finds the coloring rather unfortunate, on account of how recognizable they make her even when she's changed into a chocobo or something. :|
18) Did they change or grow in any way physically since coming to Luceti?: Her hair is longer in general, though it's most noticeable in the front, where her fringe has pretty much grown out entirely. She's probably dropped weight due to stress a few times, but it doesn't last long. When it's warmer out, she's actually managed to sunburn tan slightly!!
19) What do they miss the most from home?: Her sister. :( Hope Estheim. Technology like her grav-con.
20) What does their handwriting look like? Do they write the way they talk, or is there a clear difference between the two?: I have never had Lightning ever write something in the journals. Her handwriting is crap. She doesn't do it. If there was a typing option, there wouldn't be much difference between her talking and typing, though. Just very ... report-like in text.
21) Is the way they act in person different from the way they act over the journal system?: Not at all. XD She's exactly the same on the journals except that there isn't as much body language.
22) Did they gain/lose any personal goals during their stay in Luceti?: ... Yes. She can't save her world while she's stuck in Luceti. And... let's just leave it at that.
23) Is Luceti a technological upgrade, or downgrade for them? Have they adapted to these changes well?: Very much a doooowngrade. It doesn't actually bother her that much, however- she's practical enough that gee, it would be nice if she had it, but she doesn't waste time pining or anything.
24) FOR STUDENTS: What is their favorite class? What is their least favorite class? What about their general behavior in school?: N/A
25) FOR DRINKERS: What is their favorite drink? What is their least favorite drink? Do they prefer Good Spirits or Cloud Nine? What's their attitude about and while drinking?: LOL, well, she's dating one of the bartenders at Good Spirits, soooo... yes. Her fav drinks are fruity or light things, but without much flavor or... much alcohol, really. She has absolutely no desire to get drunk or even anywhere near losing her balance control and the like.
26) Do they have any special talents? If so, what are they?: Yes. She is a fighter and a mage and a healer and-- she can use all sorts of weapons, fly small airships, put Olympic gymnasts to shame with her mad skillz... she's got military leadership experience, monster-fighting experience, and can turn any conversation awkward in three seconds flat. Wait...
27) Have they learned any new skills or abilities in Luceti? If so, what are they? Why and how? Already sort of went over this regarding her weapons use, but magic-wise, Lightning has actually gained some new abilities. For one, she's 'maxed out' her offensive magic role, so although she's slowly getting stronger still, she won't be learning any new spells beyond what she has (Fire, Water, Blizzard, and Aero through the -ra levels, then Thunder up to Thundaga). Her healing magic is considerably stronger. She's gained defensive and enhancing magic like Protect, Faith, and Enwater now too, and then her Sentinel abilities which make her practically impossible to hit while she's focusing on it.
28) What kind of habits do they have on drafts? Are they willing to kill or do they prefer to avoid fighting? It depends on the setting, but... damn, she is not someone you would want to fight. She tends to either murder everything in sight, or wiggle her way into some kind of leadership position making sure others aren't getting murdered by the enemy. Her only weakness is that her experience strategizing is that of a 22 year old who comes from a world where humans haven't fought each other in over 500 years. Even then, she's working on it.
Going on a draft really stresses her out. She doesn't want anyone to get hurt, and even now she's still haunted by the draft that got her killed once.
29) What kind of habits do they have on missions? What is their reason for going on them? What do they intend to use their points for? N/A. She's never been on one. >_>
30) How long have they been in Luceti? Has that length of time impacted them in any way?: Seventeen months. She's finally accepted that it's a generally helpless situation by now.... but she hates that. That said, she's not quite as gung-ho about saying everyone needs to rush back home, however. Her best friends are sort of dead back in their own world, after all.
31) How do they unwind and get back to normal after a brutal experiment, event, or draft? Lightning has a tendency to run away when she's overwhelmed, usually towards the beach or through the forest to one of the lakes. She's slowly been learning that talking to other people helps too.
32) What is their worst experience from an experiment or kidnapping? Were there any that they actually liked? Lightning uh... has never been kidnapped, ahaha. But, her worst experience during an experiment was probably the Luceti Valley one, where she came out of it fall-over drunk, reeking of days and days spent chain-smoking, and the knowledge that she just spent all that time thinking she was a single mother of two. Yep. She hates every single one of the experiments, because she doesn't like being messed with at all.
33) Anything else you want to note?: I uh... I started this a little while ago? It's got some headcanon facts about a few things, though I really should add even more, hehe.
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2) Weight: 130lbs/59kg - not canon, but according to mah research, this is about right for female athletes of her height.
3a) Eye color: Slightly greenish, pale blue (aqua, if you will).
3b) Hair Color: Pale pink.
4) Age: Currently 22.
5) Physical features: Nothing too outstanding, except for the magic l'Cie brand on the upper left side of her chest- like this, except entirely white rather than black/red. Her skin is pale enough that it's probably not all that noticeable... kind of like a strangely-patterned scar or burn.
6) Voice: Her English voice is Ali Hillis. Here is an early in-game example of her speaking to some of the other characters. :D
7) Who do they live with and how are chores divided in their house/apartment?: She lives with Zack Fair and Aerith Gainsborough! Canonically, Lightning is supposedly better at housework than her sister, LOL, so... really, she's fine with chores in general. She no doubt does her own laundry exclusively, but otherwise... honestly, she might just be the one who makes sure everything gets done, ahaha.
8) Their favorite (and least favorite, if you want) foods and who does the cooking in their house/apartment?: Even after her time in Luceti, Lightning's still not all that fond of strong-tasting things, so her usual choices are pretty bland. Fruit and bread and stuff, basically, though she does like fish. Unfortunately, her cooking skills are... lacking. Not to the epically bad point of burning a pot of boiling water, but if food instructions include prior knowledge about something or doing stuff like such-and-such to taste, chances are she's going to be in way over her head. @_@
9) What they do during an average day in Luceti: I don't think she sticks to the same thing every day at all. She also kind of keeps to herself. In general, however: exercise, like, a lot- particularly by running, going through battle dome scenarios, or... playing with her dog. :F Go through the shops. Read.
Brood.Stalk what's happening over the journals.10) Their general sense of fashion: Practical but nice: generally fitted, layered shirts, sleeveless if she can get away with it; miniskirt, with leggings if it's cold; mid-calf or knee-high boots; gloves, with a leaning towards fingerless varieties; numerous belts!
Style-wise, she'll bare midriff, back, and legs without much problem, but her chest is iffier on account of her Brand. She has a navel piercing, though typically all she wears in it is a plain barbell. For colors, she mostly sticks to one subdued color with brighter accents; the most ambitious she gets pattern-wise is stripes or abstract designs with maybe the occasional flower. For pajamas, she likely sticks to a t-shirt and underwear and poooossibly sleep pants? Basically, that's the only time she'll allow pants or loose clothing in general to adorn her figure.
11) Do they have any hobbies? Did they come up with these hobbies in Luceti, or was it something they always did?: Becoming a living weapo-- er, I mean... no, that is exactly what I mean. Lightning is really over-powered and yet seems determined to only increase her skill with various weapons and her magic. She came in knowing how to wield a gunblade and firearms, but in Luceti she's picked up throwing knives and likely regular swords as well, and is without a doubt a lot better at hand-to-hand than she used to be. She also does quite a bit of reading about war and strategy and what-not, so...
Otherwise, she uh... likes to swim? That's not too new, though. Is having a boyfriend considered a hobby? :|a Somehow she managed to snag Zack and sometimes they do kissing, does that count?
12) Has the situation in Luceti changed their view on certain topics/the way they react to different things?: Yep! Lightning used to be extremely wary of any kind of magic at all, considering that in her world and during the time she's from, having magic is not a good thing. Over time she's come to accept it, however, to the point where she'll offer to heal strangers or ask people about what their own powers are like.
On the other hand, a few drafts ago she had a canon-based Very Bad End involving her transforming into a mindless monster and... it's caused her to be very wary or even afraid of some things that didn't really bother her before. Also, while she's sort of mellowed in general and usually isn't quite as ready to start a conflict, she can get kind of frustrated over certain things faster now, too. It's kind of an odd balance.
13) Do they have a weapon? If so, do they carry it at all times or just under certain circumstances?: HAHAHAHA. Yes. Her principal weapon is a gunblade that does this. Fortunately, she's gotten to the point where she usually doesn't carry it inside the village unless something's going on, though she also ... has numerous knives, that probably don't go very far from her body at any given time. So.
14) Who are their neighbors?: She lives in house 41, so on either side is... Archie Kennedy, Horatio Hornblower, William Bush, and Henry Wellard in #36, and Yuri Nakamura, Ayato Naoi, and Yotsuba Koiwai in #40. The SOS Brigade building is also sort of just across the backyard, but... there's probably a fence there, haha.
15) Who are their best friends in Luceti? How often do they spend time with them and doing what? Aerith and Zack. 8|;; Aerith's her first and best buddy in Luceti and they do HANGING OUT quite often, whether it be at home or the flower shop or shopping in general. Zack is her boyfriend and they ... beat the crap out of each other by sparring. 8D Or you know... hang out... in sort of a different way than how Lightning spends time with Aerith. Yeah.
16) Their favorite areas/stores/hang-out locations?: Alone is the battle dome, library, and beach, and then the flower shop and Good Spirits because that's where Aerith and Zack work, respectively.
17) Wing color and how do they deal with their wings?: Lightning is one of like three people who has wings that are different colors than each other! The left one is deep red, while the right one is pure white. She doesn't usually cover them unless it's really cold outside, since they assist in her crazy maneuvering skills. Deliberately tying down any of her limbs doesn't really sit well with her, and she more or less considers herself capable of defending them anyway. That said, she finds the coloring rather unfortunate, on account of how recognizable they make her even when she's changed into a chocobo or something. :|
18) Did they change or grow in any way physically since coming to Luceti?: Her hair is longer in general, though it's most noticeable in the front, where her fringe has pretty much grown out entirely. She's probably dropped weight due to stress a few times, but it doesn't last long. When it's warmer out, she's actually managed to
sunburntan slightly!!19) What do they miss the most from home?: Her sister. :( Hope Estheim. Technology like her grav-con.
20) What does their handwriting look like? Do they write the way they talk, or is there a clear difference between the two?: I have never had Lightning ever write something in the journals. Her handwriting is crap. She doesn't do it. If there was a typing option, there wouldn't be much difference between her talking and typing, though. Just very ... report-like in text.
21) Is the way they act in person different from the way they act over the journal system?: Not at all. XD She's exactly the same on the journals except that there isn't as much body language.
22) Did they gain/lose any personal goals during their stay in Luceti?: ... Yes. She can't save her world while she's stuck in Luceti. And... let's just leave it at that.
23) Is Luceti a technological upgrade, or downgrade for them? Have they adapted to these changes well?: Very much a doooowngrade. It doesn't actually bother her that much, however- she's practical enough that gee, it would be nice if she had it, but she doesn't waste time pining or anything.
24) FOR STUDENTS: What is their favorite class? What is their least favorite class? What about their general behavior in school?: N/A
25) FOR DRINKERS: What is their favorite drink? What is their least favorite drink? Do they prefer Good Spirits or Cloud Nine? What's their attitude about and while drinking?: LOL, well, she's dating one of the bartenders at Good Spirits, soooo... yes. Her fav drinks are fruity or light things, but without much flavor or... much alcohol, really. She has absolutely no desire to get drunk or even anywhere near losing her balance control and the like.
26) Do they have any special talents? If so, what are they?: Yes. She is a fighter and a mage and a healer and-- she can use all sorts of weapons, fly small airships, put Olympic gymnasts to shame with her mad skillz... she's got military leadership experience, monster-fighting experience, and can turn any conversation awkward in three seconds flat. Wait...
27) Have they learned any new skills or abilities in Luceti? If so, what are they? Why and how? Already sort of went over this regarding her weapons use, but magic-wise, Lightning has actually gained some new abilities. For one, she's 'maxed out' her offensive magic role, so although she's slowly getting stronger still, she won't be learning any new spells beyond what she has (Fire, Water, Blizzard, and Aero through the -ra levels, then Thunder up to Thundaga). Her healing magic is considerably stronger. She's gained defensive and enhancing magic like Protect, Faith, and Enwater now too, and then her Sentinel abilities which make her practically impossible to hit while she's focusing on it.
28) What kind of habits do they have on drafts? Are they willing to kill or do they prefer to avoid fighting? It depends on the setting, but... damn, she is not someone you would want to fight. She tends to either murder everything in sight, or wiggle her way into some kind of leadership position making sure others aren't getting murdered by the enemy. Her only weakness is that her experience strategizing is that of a 22 year old who comes from a world where humans haven't fought each other in over 500 years. Even then, she's working on it.
Going on a draft really stresses her out. She doesn't want anyone to get hurt, and even now she's still haunted by the draft that got her killed once.
29) What kind of habits do they have on missions? What is their reason for going on them? What do they intend to use their points for? N/A. She's never been on one. >_>
30) How long have they been in Luceti? Has that length of time impacted them in any way?: Seventeen months. She's finally accepted that it's a generally helpless situation by now.... but she hates that. That said, she's not quite as gung-ho about saying everyone needs to rush back home, however. Her best friends are sort of dead back in their own world, after all.
31) How do they unwind and get back to normal after a brutal experiment, event, or draft? Lightning has a tendency to run away when she's overwhelmed, usually towards the beach or through the forest to one of the lakes. She's slowly been learning that talking to other people helps too.
32) What is their worst experience from an experiment or kidnapping? Were there any that they actually liked? Lightning uh... has never been kidnapped, ahaha. But, her worst experience during an experiment was probably the Luceti Valley one, where she came out of it fall-over drunk, reeking of days and days spent chain-smoking, and the knowledge that she just spent all that time thinking she was a single mother of two. Yep. She hates every single one of the experiments, because she doesn't like being messed with at all.
33) Anything else you want to note?: I uh... I started this a little while ago? It's got some headcanon facts about a few things, though I really should add even more, hehe.