I wanted to ask if you have any triggers or anything that you're not okay with. If you do, please tell me. I'm pretty okay with most things, as long as I have a warning of what happens (i.e. panic attack, ED, that kind of thing). 

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Name

Althea "Psyche" Jacobs 

Nicknames

~ Althea || Used by acquaintances and when she's in a formal setting

~Thea || Used by her closest friends, and family. She literally won't answer to this unless she's given the other person permission to use this nickname.

~AJ || Used much more commonly by other people. This is the name that is used whenever she's not completely close to a person, but she also isn't a complete stranger to them either.

~Psyche || This is her hero name, and the name that every single villain she fights knows her by. This is due to her powers being of a mental nature.

Gender

Cisgender Female

Pronouns

She/Her

Age

Usually depends on RP

18-23 is the main range though

Sexuality

Recipromantic Pansexual

Ethnicity

~ Greek

Physical Appearance

Althea is a young woman standing at a height of 5'2 (and a half, though she usually can't be bothered with adding it unless someone mentions it) with a rectangular body type. She's 128 pounds, and most of that is solid muscle- though she does have a healthy amount of fat as well, with most of it gathering in her hips and thighs. She has lightly tanned skin that comes from spending quite a bit of time outdoors, and a very light dusting of freckles. Her hair is really the only oddity of hers, as it is a gradient purple to pink, and wavy near the bottom. She dyed it to be this way though, since she isn't a fan of her natural hair color. She usually just lets it grow out, as she can't be bothered with getting a haircut, and as a result, her hair reaches to about the middle part of her back. It's also that weird in-between where it's not thick enough to be a nuisance, but it's also thin enough that it constantly falls out of whatever she tries to put it in- hence she usually leaves it in a ponytail. Her eyes are a pale blue that seems to glow slightly whenever her powers are activated. She has scars, mainly from her debut, and past battles, but they're never where it's easy to see. She doesn't tend to smile often, but when she does, her entire face seems to light up.

Clothing Style

For the most part, Althea is a very casual person. She'll often opt for jeans, or nice pants and a comfy sweater, with sneakers being her go to for shoes. She rarely wears short sleeves out in public, and will more often than not go for a jacket if she chooses to wear a short sleeved shirt. She likes to joke that she's cold-blooded when people ask her why she wears long sleeves in the summertime and in the winter- though this isn't true. She does tend to run cold though. As for make-up, she doesn't wear any regularly. She doesn't like dealing with it, and she'd much rather get a few more hours of sleep than wake up early just to put on a bunch of make-up. Of course, because of this, she tends to take care of her skin really well. She tends to lean more towards neutral colors for simplicity rather than color.

When it comes to a date, she tends to get a little more dressed up. She'll wear a nice sweater, and possibly a short skirt if she feels up to it. It's one of the few times that she'll actually wear a skirt outside of formal occasions, so cherish it. She'll also do a little bit of make-up, just to look as nice as she can. Mostly eyeliner, lip gloss, and foundation- though not enough to cover up her freckles, as she actually quite likes them. She also tends to wear her hair down for dates. Knee high boots are her go-to when she's on a date- though she doesn't wear anything with heels.

For a formal occasion, Althea will not hesitate to go all out. She'll do her hair nicely- mainly curling it- put on make-up, wear accessories, the whole nine yards. She's still very minimal when it comes to make-up just because she's not a fan of it, but she makes an exception for special occasions. She loves wearing a full on ballgown for formal occasions, seeing as she doesn't get to do this often. Most of the time her shoes will be flats because she hates walking in heels. This is the only time that she will tolerate short sleeves, though she usually has some sort of shawl or jacket to wear if her dress is short sleeved or sleeveless.

And finally we come to her hero outfit. This girl fought to have her hero outfit be practical rather than stylistic, like the public expected. She wears a simple black bodysuit that is made of a Kevlar-like material that is specifically tailored in order to keep her safe- mostly. There's still the off chance that she'll end up shot, or stabbed in close range, but for the most part it does a good job in keeping her from needing to actually wear a bulky, bulletproof vest. Her suit also has pockets and sheathes in order to reach her weapons easily, as well as a utility belt that she tends to keep on her even in her civilian form. Her hair is usually tied back into a French braid in order to keep it out of her face while in a fight. She wears sturdy combat boots, and a face mask to keep her identity a secret. The face mask is designed for her to be able to breathe comfortably, and has a voice changer to help hide her identity.

Face Claim

Personality

Althea is a very strict, very focused individual. She tends to be more work oriented as a hero, and will often do her best to save everyone- including those who may not want to be saved. She can come off as a bit of a hard ass at times, and seems to stress out over some of the tiniest things- like staying put. This is because she feels as though she should be doing something almost constantly. She hates being forced to stay put, or being told what she can and can't do simply because that's just how she is. Her goal-oriented nature can cause her to be very single minded when she's focused on a task, to the point where she won't eat or sleep until she's actually finished with what she wanted to get done. This is because she was always taught not to do things half-way, and in her mind, leaving for things like food is leaving the project half-way. So, she doesn't let herself take a break until she's done. She's also very logical, and tends to look at situations through an objective lens in order to keep her own emotions from taking control. Because of this, she can come off as uncaring, when in reality she can feel everything. She's good at compartmentalizing her own emotions, and shelving them for later- unless of course she is overwhelmed. When she gets overwhelmed by other people, she tends to do one of two things- lash out, or shut down. If she's around a person that she has feelings for, she's going to shut down, as fighting with those she loves only causes more issues in the end. But if she needs to lash out, she'll go train.

Quirks

~When she 'shuts down', she won't speak, and she tends to drift aimlessly. She doesn't stop moving until someone snaps her out of it, though it's usually something repetitive, like pacing the length of the hall.

~She has a fidget ring that she wears that she spins whenever she is lost in thought.

~She sprawls across people she has feelings for and will place her head in their lap.

~She listens to Hadestown when she's training.

~She pulls her sleeves over her hands when she's cold and doesn't want to admit to it.

~Her hands twitch slightly when she's been forced into staying still, or she's irritated.

~She likes sitting on the edge of tall buildings when she can't sleep and she doesn't have work.

Health Issues

Physically, Althea is fine. She keeps her body in top shape, and her reflexes area fantastic. Mentally is an entirely different story. She has insomnia, night terrors, and a panic disorder, though none of it's been officially diagnosed. She also has emetophobia and cleithrophobia.

Advantages

~ In relation to her powers~

Althea's powers are mostly based in the realm of the mind. She's incredibly empathetic when it comes to other people, and as a result can often tell how they're feeling in a certain situation. If she pushes deep enough, she can also sense the more complex emotions that a person may be feeling at any point. Alternatively, she can use a psychic shield to help her against mental attacks. She creates the psychic barrier in her mind using psychic constructs, which she can also manipulate to form weapons and physical shields as well as mental ones. These objects are strong, yet flexible enough for her to manipulate when she needs.

Disadvantages

~ In relation to her powers~

Even though Althea's mental abilities are powerful, there's only so much she can do. Her empathetic abilities tend to overwhelm and consume her, sending her spiraling if she doesn't learn to keep her own emotions in check, especially in an emotionally charged situation. She's learned how to put up a shield, blocking her empathetic abilities, but as a result she has difficulty with using them. In addition, her mental shields are strengthened by her willpower, and mental strength, meaning if she has an off day, or she's using her empathetic abilities, she will be much more vulnerable to attacks, both physical and mental. Auditory and physical hallucinations are especially effective during this time, seeing as she isn't thinking on rationale.

Likes

~Hadestown

~Helping others

~Training

~Making alcoholic drinks

~Talking to kids

~Strawberries

~Cooking

~Cleaning

~Going on runs

~Oversized sweaters

~Weighted blankets

~The sound of the rain

Dislikes

~Puke/Being sick

~Being stuck in one room or building for too long

~Feeling like she isn't doing enough

~When she feels overwhelmed

~Being cold

~Cruelty for cruelty's sake

~Nightmares

~Panic attacks

~Being less than perfect in her own eyes

~Villains

~Feeling trapped

~Hugs when she isn't expecting it

Preferred Position

She has no idea.

(Seke, slight sub lean, but not by much)

Weapons

Althea will usually use psionic weapons when she can, however she does have two stun guns in case something happens to where she can't use her powers. For psionic weapons, she prefers using dual blades, that tend to vary in length. Sometimes they're short daggers, sometimes they're swords.

Job/s

~Hero of the city, though she's kept her identity a secret from civilians. Not from the government, but that's to be expected.

~She also works as a bartender. She actually does like this job, as it gives her something to do, and it's usually helpful in keeping her thoughts off of things.

Family

None that she likes to think about

Backstory

You can ask her, but be warned. She tends to edit it when she's talking to others due to her own personal notions of how she should be, and of what others expect her past to be.

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