Grade
10th Grade
Role
The Hermit
If Itex, blurb?
Don't expect much from her, just the unexpected.
Which Masks do they possess?
False Mask of the Hermit
Gender
Female
Age
16 and turning 17 during the summer
Personality
One may describe Oskana as an abstract thinker stuck in a body of one much too young. She is genuine to the very end and is very bluntly so, often vocalizing her sarcastic, and on rare occasions, offensive streams of thought. Despite her obvious intelligence, she does rather poorly in class, having little effort in learning the material. Instead, she spends her time doodling in the margins of her notebook, her boredom so painfully obvious that Oskana may be the first to die for boredom. So rare it is for something to appear that would perk Oskana's interest that view of the world has turned from rose to grey. Even when problems that would normally topple a classmate are thrown in her direction, her logical mindset allows her to brush it away like dust on her shoulder.
No surprise, Oskana is the oddity of a girl that drifts from one person to the next, curious to see if there's a person in the world that can hold her interest for more than 5 minutes.
As a girl of slight build and short stature, it can be hard to believe that there are many that dare not approach her. Fearful of a burning remark or being brushed off for asking a 'stupid' question, talking to her tends to be difficult at first. However, many find that Oskana makes for an excellent tutor, explaining things in a new light. Teachers are no-doubt confused by the conflict between her poor grades but excellent tutoring skills but decided not to question it, allowing Oskana to publicly offer tutoring at the school.
Being logical and cynical doesn't mean that she has to be monochromic as well. Oskana is a vivid young woman with a strong voice and an open mind. There is nothing else in the world that she enjoys then thrill of a deep and mind-bending conversation that elicits laughter when she has been out-witted. While it's true that half of what she says is either sarcastic or rhetorical, she usually says it in good-spirit. A common stereotype is that she may be found in the library during her free hours, reading on the next great theory or whatnot, but this isn't always true. In fact, she finds that she can learn more by chatting it up with the restaurant waiter then digging through a book about waiting. While books are defiantly amazing sources of wisdom from ages ago, there is only so much that you can learn.
Oskana isn't without insecurities though. Some of which tend to be thoughts greater then herself, the eternal question "Why am I here," constantly plaguing her mind. The fact that she doesn't have a close friend to speak of doesn't help either. There are times where Oskana would take a stroll out to Cherry Grove Park to simply preach to the birds and bees as there isn't another person that wants to spend time with her. No matter how deep she delves, Oskana still can't figure out what's wrong with her. Questions of morals and greed have been plaguing her sleep of late as she has only recently joined the Itex cause.
Brief Description
Oskana Sonnen is a small girl of slight build, standing at 5'3 and weighing only 105lbs. Wisps of black hair sit upon her head in a disorderly manner, framing her face in a way that seems to emphasize the usually boredom in her eyes. She prefers to wear dresses of modest cut over pants or skirts. There's little variation of color in her closet, with most of it being brown or gray with the occasional blue thrown in there.
Skill(s)/Abilities
Above all else, Oskana is a clear and logical thinker, rarely succumbing to bouts of emotion. She defiantly isn't the sporty type and finds the typical sporting events to be loud and obnoxious. The one sport that she does participate in is swimming and diving, which she does rather well in. From all that doodling during class periods, she isn't a pushover when it comes to drawing. She could make an excellent propagandist as her arguments tend to be so sound that there is little to question.
Likes
Gum~ Not the fruity-tutti kind either. A strong spearmint flavor gum can keep Oskana satisfied for days on end given that the gum's flavor can actually last that long. She finds the cool flavor refreshing and cleansing while being easily accessible.
Card Games~ Whither it be poker, blackjack, go-fish, Egyptian rat-screw, Oskana probably knows how to play and play well she does. Whenever awkward or board, she likes to whip out a miniature deck of cards and learn a bit about her opponent. It also happens to be a convenient ice-breaker.
Swimming~ There isn't anything in the world more relaxing than a good swim. Oskana tends to compare swimming with falling up...
Cafes~ High areas of traffic where peoples of all kinds pass through. It's the perfect place for the exchange of stories and the meeting of lives.
Horoscopes and fortune cookies~ Not because they're accurate, but amusing.
Opera~ Oskana finds classical opera and Elizabethan plays to be charming and creations of pure genius. She's currently holds the title of "The Last One Clapping" and is on a first-name basis with the staff of the fine arts theater.
Dislikes
Stupid People~ Or arrogant people. Or ignorant people. Or obnoxious people.
Fried Foods~ There's nothing more disgusting then something dipped in boiling oil.
Mirrors~ Mostly because Oskana always finds herself in front of one, talking to herself when she feels lonely. Don't worry, this only happens when the worst happens....
Happy Endings~ Because we all know that they are lies.
Doing something for personal gain~ It's more of a moral weight then an actual dislike. Especially if it's done at the expense of another.
Alcohol~ It's a terrible thing that has not rational that can justify it.
Phobia
Fear of being alone or Monophobia While not severe, being alone for a prolonged amount of time tends to rile Oskana's nerves. This is a problem as her house tends to be dead silent with only her. Her desire for a cat cannot be expressed in words.
Fear of being Useless~ A fear that rears its ugly face at least twice a day. She often wonders if thinking every did anything for the world. If it might be better to just do something rather than to preach some unwilling sap.
History
Oskana was born and raised in Throne to parents that were obviously too busy and occupied to give the love that a child so desires. This family didn't last that long as Oskana's father soon developed a gambling addiction and a lengthy divorce filing soon followed; a process that lasted for a good period of Oskana's preschool years. A process that would affect Oskana for years to come
Oskana's childhood was relatively quiet while she was under the custody of her mother. She became very independent from her mother who always seemed to be away working one place or another. Thus, Oskana was forced to developed her own set of morals and theory about the world, the influence from her father and mother being very minimal. At an early age, she displayed the desire to learn more in-depth than what lessons provided her at school. As she hit adolescence the education system stopped interesting Oskana entirely and her era of boredom began.
Before the beginning of her freshman year of high school, a strange woman approached her during her usual stroll through Cherry Grove Park offering her strange things with fantastical promises. Logically, she refused adamantly. It sounded just like a creepy man offering candy to little kids. But it didn't mean that the woman's offer didn't catch her attention. Such a thing sounded like a lunaticâs game but interesting nonetheless.
The next day, in a series of events that happened to perfectly to be coincidental, Oskana found herself rescuing that very woman from drowning in the community pool. Wet, soggy, and tired, Oskana did not discover that the woman had slipped a mask into her bag until later that night. More bored and confused then cautious and suspicious, she examined the mask before, inevitably slipping the mask on herself.
Crush
TBA
Other
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