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Harrington | Castellar
β:Hexcodes:βΊ
#9F5F9F | #2E0854
β:Music:βΊ
Here We Are | Gabriel Brown and Michelle Creber
Fake Wings | Amalee / .Hack//Sign Cover
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Terry Michelle Farina
β:Nicknames:βΊ
Tess
Due to her boyish first name, Terry does her best to introduce herself and use Tess as her primary name in all civilian situations.
β:Aliases:βΊ
Hush
Tessβ heroine name was born out of a public need to name her vigilante side, and was coined due to descriptions focusing on the mysterious fact that the heroine has yet to speak.
β:Age:βΊ
17
β:Affiliations:βΊ
Rogue Vigilante
Tess is not currently endorsed by any hero or villain association, but has performed vigilante work
β:Gender:βΊ
Female
β:Sexuality:βΊ
?
At present, Tess has shown no romantic inclinations, nor preference for either gender.
β:Nationality:βΊ
American β British
With an English mother and American father, Tess was born and raised in America.
β:Face Claim:βΊ
Makino Yagami (Idolmaster)
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175cm - 5ft 9In.
β:Weight:βΊ
60kg - 132lbs.
β:Notable Features:βΊ
A tall and somewhat lanky girl, Tessβ height makes her a little uncomfortable, but it certainly has its benefits compared to her short friends. Despite her tallness, Tess is relatively light, showing a lack of muscle from her sedentary lifestyle. With a rounded face, button nose and fair complexion, some might say sheβs cute, though sheβd adamantly deny that. With lavender eyes and brown hair tinted with lilac strands, the soft colouring provides a soothing sight, if a little plain. With hair just below her shoulder blades and a fringe thatβs constantly getting in her eyes and needing sweeping away; it can be somewhat troublesome, but is well maintained. She is rarely seen without her simple, small silver-frame glasses.Though it's often hidden and has healed well, there is a scar visible at the left base of her neck.
β:Outfit Descriptions:βΊ
When casually out and about, Tess tends to wear either a blazer or vest over simple button up blouses, sticking to cooler and duller colours. Most all the time, she combines this with ties or bows as a feminine touch and splash of colour; as well as helping to cover her neck. To accentuate her outfit, she has a myriad of ruffled skirts that she combines into the mix, though she isn't opposed to skinny jeans or shorts when skirts would be impractical. Overall, she tends to look a bit formal and sophisticated, though this only seems to add to the nerd stereotype that perpetuates about her.
She enjoys looking neat, but does try to force a bit of feminine traits to her outfits out of a nagging insecurity from her past. Simple accessories such as a thin watch, plain necklaces and studded earrings often compliment her wear, though nothing too large or gaudy. Makeup is minimal, but effective. Overall, Tess likes plain and functional wear with just a dash of flavour, preferring dresses, blouses and skirts to T-shirts and pants. Bright colours are rarely, if ever seen as the main part of her outfit, as they stand out far too much in her opinion.
β:Costume Description:βΊ
When performing heroic works, Tess's current wear undergoes a rapid transformation of light, and reforms into an entirely different ensemble. A stylish and racy black outfit with a mix of glowing blues and purples, Hush's sleeveless trenchcoat, elbow length fingerless gloves and gartered thighhighs from heeled boots looks like something out of a digital fantasy. Silver studs and zippers sparkle in the light, crisscrossing geometric lines of blue light dance over the outfit, drawing the eye and truly standing out. With a small split skirt and open cleavage from the under-bodysuit, it's probably more daring than anything Tess would ever wear, though maybe that's one of the added reasons Hush seems so confident and powerful in owning the look. Topping off the outfit is a large motorcycle style helmet that obscures her face behind black plates and tinted blue glass.
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There are many sides to Tess, but primarily she slips into two main personas: Tess and Hush. In general, as a student and teenager, Tess is reliable, hardworking, honest and genuine. Shy and reserved, she's quite an introvert, and doesn't like bothering other people or standing out too much; embarrassed by excessive attention. An honour student, class representative and member of the band; Tess is pretty much a nerd, but she accepts that. Kind almost to the point of being a doormat, she enjoys helping others, especially those down on their luck. She loves the peace and quiet of reading to herself, learning new skills or about history, as well as the pleasant warmth of casual conversation with a person or small group of friends.
She worries that she's perhaps boring or uninteresting, and as such, tends not to go into much detail into her hobbies or interests, instead keeping conversation focused on those around her. A lover of sweets and cooking, she bakes a fair bit, but doesn't tend to share it beyond her immediate family. Though she's not big on sports, her main issue is her lack of competitiveness, as she'd rather get along or give someone else the satisfaction of winning then take their opportunity. Despite her quiet nature, she's not afraid to push her comfort zones to some extent, especially when something needs to be done or indecisiveness has paralyzed those around her.
Hush on the other hand, is Tess' outlet for a more wild side. The anonymity and power of her other persona helps her overcome her introversion, becoming a far more active and forceful individual. A strong, confident, mysterious, cool and charming woman, Hush knows what she wants and doesn't stop until she achieves it. The character of Hush is something of a fantasy for Tess, or perhaps a guilty pleasure; though she does try to use her cape identity to be a role model to everyone. The importance of keeping her identity secret has lead to two quirks to Hush as a persona, though this intrigue has only seemed to have added to the heroine's popularity. The helmet she wears keeps her face hidden, and not wanting to give away any further cues to who she is, Hush has never spoken in her limited appearances; though this characteristic has proven to be popular with her fans.
- Pastel Colours
- History
- Books
- Reading
- Writing
- Poetry
- Learning
- Music - Primarily Classical
- Violin
- Cooking
- Neatness
- Cute Things
- Ice Cream
- Strawberries
- Winter and Autumn
- White Chocolate
- Board Games
- Animals
- Bullies
- Her First Name
- Her School Nickname
- Being Called a Boy
- Loud Noises
- Horror
- Violence
- Mess
- Excessive Or Unwarranted Praise
- Pessimism
- Mayonnaise
- Gossip
- Large Social Situations
- Blood
- Fluorescent Colours
- Laziness
- Competition
- Becoming Ill
- Being Ostracized
- Negligence Of Her Responsibilities
- Spooky Things
- Rejection
- Extreme Heights
- Loss Of Control
- Her Identity Being Discovered
- Her Work Closing Down
- Fame
- Bleeding Out
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β:Power Classification:βΊ
Through her limited appearances, the PCRT have categorized Hush as a Mover 5 / Breaker 1 / Striker 5 based on the glimpses of footage and eyewitness description of her actions. In actuality, Hush is presently aware of abilities that span Mover / Shaker / Breaker / Thinker / Striker, though likely also has some applicability in the Trump area that she is unaware of. In her present state, Hush could probably be categorized as a Mover 6 / Shaker 1 / Breaker 2 / Thinker 5 / Striker 6, though her relative inexperience and lack of training with her abilities do indicate she likely has a lot of hidden potential.
Mover 6 - Gate/Blink & Slip/Hurdle: By utilising the blades formed through her Striker ability, Hush is capable of cutting warps in reality. The warp formed by the slash is represented by a crescent shaped, light blue glowing portal. At the time of the slash, a second, near identical portal will form in Hush's pictured location, and upon fully entering the first portal, will near immediately exit the second portal. No experimentation has been done regarding how long these portals last, whether others can use them, etc., though they do appear to vanish the moment Hush enters/exits from them. Distance appears to increase the amount of delay and focus required before making the slash, with longer distances requiring several minutes of preparation.
Hush has determined through personal experimentation that she can only open warps to areas that she has seen and can vividly picture. In actuality, the warps breakdown Hush into some form of light energy, traveling at the speed of light to the exit warp before reconstituting the physical form. In addition to gate based movement, Hush herself seems far more agile than her figure and fitness suggests, allowing for dexterous, agile movement beyond her physical capabilities.
Breaker 2: At will, Hush is able to form an outfit/armour, which has proved useful as a disguise during her vigilante work. This outfit is also a hardlight construction, and can be customised to some extent. Though not particularly durable as blades or bullets cut through it like regular cloth, it does appear to be quite good at storing or deflecting energy. By focusing, the outfit can be repaired and altered, though it cannot be removed from Hush without vanishing into light. Thankfully, upon dissipation her previous clothes appear to return intact.
Shaker 1: Hush seems capable of making a small number of hard-light structures in her immediate vicinity, though they appear limited to simple hollow shapes. These appear solid enough to support some weight and pressure, at least that of a person, but can easily be broken and appear to disappear in a small burst of light when they do. As of yet, Hush has yet to find much practical use for these objects in both her cape and personal life.
Thinker 5 - Combat/Environment/Sense & Skill: Hush's reactions, instincts and perception of her surroundings have heightened since her trigger event, helping her be resourceful and aware of both the environment and tendencies in her opponent, such as a preference in which direction they dodge, etc. Primarily, these enhanced senses are utilised in combat, but being more passively perceptive and faster reactions are helpful in a variety of situations.
Hush also seems highly adept at learning new skills and information, grasping techniques that should take far longer to master through observation and study, though the execution can sometimes take a bit more practice. Though she was already a smart student, the improved memory and other aspects of her Thinker abilities have fortunately afforded her more freedom with her time as she isn't required to study as much (Though she still enjoys doing so).
Striker 6: The crux of Hush's combat capabilities; by focusing her energy she is able to make weapons of light, primarily blades and the like. These weapons are able to inflict damage in a variety of ways, ranging from lethal cuts and heat-based slices; to basic bludgeoning and some sort of energy based kinetic strike. Though she hasn't had much chance to test their full capabilities, Hush believes them to be able to cut through not just physical matter, but energy and other substances. A unique quirk of the swords she forms is that they appear weightless to her, and make no sound on impact or movement, which can make them tricky to keep track of. Hush is also a bit stronger than her figure would suggest, which although unnatural, does not seem to surpass human limits.
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Hardlight Creation:
The primary ability of Hush appears to be a form of light/energy manipulation, able to create varying tangible objects out of light, the durability and capabilities of each varying based on application. Whether this is done through some personal energy, or external light sources is unknown; as her limits haven't been particularly challenged. The main objects she is capable of creating include a personal heroine outfit, blades and other weapons of light, and a series of simple geometric shapes. Despite repeated attempts at creating other objects, Hush is limited in the extent of what she can make, and what she can do with those creations, though there is some degree of adaptability to the objects she does make.
Enhanced Capability:
In terms of physical and mental capability, Hush has received a buff to her faculties. Her intelligence, perception, memory, senses, learning and the like have all improved greatly. Physically, her speed, dexterity, strength and agility have all increased, though perhaps to a lesser extent than her mental improvements. Overall, she's more capable than the average person.
Photon Form:
Utilizing the gateways she creates with her blade, Hush can travel at incredible speeds across varying distances, though only as a form of light. In that regard, she is capable of changing herself into energy in that specific circumstances, though the consequences of having this affected by another cape in some way could be catastrophic.
β: Personal Skills:βΊ
Musician:
Even prior to her ability to pick up and learn new skills quickly, Tess had been a member of the school band, primarily learning the violin, but able to transfer her musical knowledge to other instruments to some extent.
Cook:
Tess adores baking, both in obtaining delicious sweets to eat, as well as the relaxation involved in steadily following a recipe and making something special.
Scholar:
A history buff, Tess enjoys factual stories and information, reading on wars, politics, government everything. A versatile academic and researcher, Tess could probably rattle off quotes from a paper on just about anything.
Author:
Having written a number of papers and the like on various subjects, as well as read numerous fiction novels, Tess fancies herself as a bit of a writer, though more so as a hobby and time-sink than a career aspiration. At least, when it comes to her fictional writing.
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β:History:βΊ
Terry 'Tess' Farina had a somewhat problematic childhood. Early on, she learned a few things about her habits. One, she was a nerd. Two, she looked like a boy. Three, glasses are strange to children. And lastly, social peers really enjoy pointing those facts out. Though the bullying did hurt her, she was strong enough to try and work past it, and to some extent, was successful in ignoring the taunts and jeers of her peers. Still, children are crafty and cruel. 'The Terrible Fartina' was the schoolyard call wherever she went, and stupid as it was, it began to eat away at her. They called her ugly. Said she looked like a boy. It cut deeply, but when she felt she had nowhere to turn, she searched and found people that understood her. An introverted nature didn't necessarily mean that she wanted no company. Whether out of necessity or choice, Terry began to associate with the group that pretty much everyone in the school (Themselves included) considered to be the losers. Among them, Terry made some genuine and wonderful friends, even if there were a bit strange. There was some strength in numbers, protection from the slurs, particularly once she began to wear the badge of nerd with pride. Over time, she buried the pain beneath her, and began to thrive as an academic. She read. She learned. She joined band and played the violin. Her mother taught her to bake and cook. In time, she thought she forgot it all.
Then, high school brought it all back. She hit puberty earlier than her peers, and grew to be taller than some of the guys. That didn't sit well with a bunch of insecure teenagers, and once again, the bullying returned. She didn't want it to affect her, but it did. She became highly self-conscious of her image, how she dressed and acted. She began to change. Her hair, which she'd always kept short, she began to grow out. After begging her father, she got a new, slimmer pair of glasses. All the baggy jeans and T-shirts she had were replaced with blouses and skirts. It didn't happen overnight, but... Well, soon enough, she'd changed her image. Some called her a try-hard, but she'd brushed up well. The teasing stopped. Or at least, it did for her. She began to make new friends, more popular friends. Even with her nerdy interests, she could feign the girly stuff to some extent mainly by letting the other person talk a lot and agreeing. The friends she'd once had, the 'losers'... Well, she had to make a choice on who she'd hang out with. And just like always, the losers lost. With 'Tess' no longer the focus of bullying, her former friends became the new targets. She didn't join in with the insults but... She never stepped in to help. She never checked whether they were okay.
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When a number of the 'losers' committed mass suicide together, Tess was devastated, but that didn't push her over the edge. Apparently they'd all sliced their throat in some sort of ritual. Though she felt responsible for not being there, it was somewhat comforting the words that their parents gave her. A lot of them were thankful that she hadn't made the same choice they did. Still, she felt she owed it to them to do... Something, in tribute. She spent time gathering photos and preparing to speak at the funeral. She'd make a presentation, get lots of student comments remembering the good things about them. One of the parents even shared with her some of the last words written in the note they'd left, talking about the good times that they missed. It... Perhaps she was just upset. Maybe things had gotten to her more than she thought but... it didn't sound like the people she'd known. They were 'losers' sure but... They'd been proud of who they were. They weren't stupid either, they just... Didn't fit in. Yet the note... It wasn't written in a way like any of them would. It nagged at her, how little sense it made.
At school, things had gotten more sombre in the halls. Still, Tess was going to do her best for her friends. The 'Losers' that were still around happily contributed to her speech, but as she started to poll more of her peers, Tess made the fatal mistake of assuming that their deaths had changed things. "What do you care about those losers? It's better now that they're gone. Don't tell me you actually liked that dweeb?" Those words and more became common as she spoke with her new 'friends', asking for just a kind word or something nice they remembered. They were... awful. She'd stood by and done nothing previously, and that led to... She wasn't about to do nothing again. The ensuing argument threw Tess back into the depths of unpopularity hell. The bullying returned in an avalanche, far worse than it had ever been before. It was debilitating, but she couldn't just ignore it this time. One day after class, some of the girls had tried dunking her in the toilet. She tried to fight back, and, to her surprise, succeeded in injuring one of her assailants enough to break free and escape home. Though the words she'd heard as she fled chilled her to the bone: "You're gonna wish you were dead, just like those other losers."
As a class representative, Tess stayed back late on some days, helping with cleaning and other administrative jobs. As she finished doing the last rounds however, she noticed something odd. A large knife sat in the middle of the classroom, sitting on one of the desks. Strange, but... Well, it was her duty to tidy up, so she'd take it down to the principle's office or something. Taking the knife into her left hand, she went to head back out when she felt it. A terror rising in her heart, but also... Trembling, her left hand was slowly raising with the knife, moving to her throat. Despite fear clouding her mind, her right hand immediately darted out to grab hold, stopping it inches from her neck as she fought herself, fought for control over her body. What the hell was happening?! Laughter came from somewhere behind her, but she didn't have the strength to turn and see who. "Stupid Terry. What's wrong? Can't finish what you want to do?"
Tess knew that voice. The girl from the cubicles, the ringleader of all the torture her and the other 'losers' had endured over the years. "You just couldn't be normal, could you? Ah well, you always pissed me off anyway. I'm not gonna miss your stupid mug, and I think I'd get bored if I didn't get the chance to off another one of you losers. Scared right? You should be. See, I can control you with that knife, but I can't make you do anything you don't want to. Somewhere inside of you, you know you're just a pathetic sack of crap that wants to die. I'm just helping with that. And the best part is, I get off scott free! Don't worry, I'll leave a sweet little note to your mother about how you couldn't go on without your loser friends." Little by little, the knife pressed closer and closer to Tess' neck, guided by her own hand. Slowly, she was losing strength in her right arm resisting, especially since she was left handed. Tess screamed in fear, calling out for help. And suddenly, the knife slipped, and cut her throat. Then everything faded to light.
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Somehow, someway, Tess survived. Mostly, it was dumb luck - She'd fainted from the fear and pain, but hadn't managed to do quite enough damage to herself to make it lethal. Her scream had managed to attract the night janitor, who'd stumbled in on her body and called the paramedics. The girl that had attacked her, Victoria, was nowhere to be found. In fact, she went missing after that. Tess had to make a number of statements to the police and PCRT, and thankfully, they believed her, investigating the incident and starting a search for Victoria. The deaths of her friends were listed as homicides. The trauma she'd undergone in such a short span of time wasn't without its consequences however.
The move to Capetown had been sudden, but Tess didn't mind. After all that had happened, she was thankful to be away from that mess she'd been involved in. A new school meant a new life, and new opportunities. It took a little time for her to come out from her shell, return to the hobbies she'd enjoyed in a new place. She got a job at a second hand bookstore. Slowly, she was recovering. At her new high school, Tess made a point of making friends with the less popular kids. Somehow, she just felt they'd probably be nicer and more accepting. Still, her new school wasn't without the same sort of problems. When the bullying started, Tess made a choice. She wasn't going to let her friends take that. It probably wasn't the smartest idea, but it worked. Tess became a martyr, and invited the other students to pick on her, to use her as a vent for their frustrations. Her bravery protected her to some extent, but not from everything. Still, after all she'd gone through it at her previous school, it was nothing. But, if in teasing her they left the rest of her friends alone, she'd be happy.
As Tess began to learn that she had developed powers, experimenting and harnessing them through instinct, she made the mistake of thinking it was an answer to her problems. Under the guise of a 'hero', she assaulted the bullies that had been teasing her, though quickly came to the realization that should she speak, they'd know who she was. She'd have to leave her new friends behind as she got involved with a hero association or something. And once she was gone, they'd be right back where they were before she had arrived. That, marked the first appearance of 'Hush' as the school journalist so cleverly coined, but it wasn't the last. Tess received a particularly rough day from the school bullies after that fiasco, but she didn't fight back. She couldn't, not without endangering her life as she knew it. At least, that's what she seemed to think. From that moment on, 'Hush' only appeared a few times. Sometimes to help other students being bullied, other times stopping petty crimes that just happened to be near her. Still, such activity wouldn't go unnoticed, and sooner or later, her actions and choices were going to catch up to her...
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