"My secrets, I keep them under lock and key.. because I know that in a world based off beauty, they are a blemish, a flaw, an eyesore, that can never be erased.. "
|| Theme Songs ||
Normal||Midna's Lament || dj-Jo's Remix||
Emotional||Dearly Beloved || dj-Jo's Remix
Fighting||The Space In Between || How to Destroy Angels
|| Full Name ||
"Jinx" Arcadia Serenity Cross
|| Age ||
17
|| Gender ||
Female
|| Sexuality ||
Heterosexual
|| Face Claim ||
Inori from Guilty Crown
|| Hair Color ||
A natural occurring ombre of snow to rose
|| Eye Color ||
Mesmerizing crimson that can also lighten to magenta
|| Skin Tone ||
Flawless alabaster
|| Height ||
5'0
|| Weight ||
86 lbs
|| Appearance ||
Noted to be a beauty that could rival, and surpass, that of any known model, Jinx boasts an appearance that could be both described as seductive and innocent. Standing at the petite height of 5'0'' and weighing in at a mere 86 pounds, this particular girl is molded to have a physique curved like a perfect hourglass.. something of which women have spent decades trying to achieve. It's evidently no wonder that there isn't a single qualm about her wearing whatever style of clothing she desires or how she easily becomes the occasional fantasies of men. With her nipped waist and toned limbs, there seems to be no problems or worries about the idea of gaining weight... something of which she proclaims to those who inquire "it's all due to my high metabolism". Either it's her well-endowed bust or delicate hands and feet that directs attention towards herself or it's the innocent, doll-esque skin that's the selling point.. (after all, who could blame other females for having sparks of envy when Jinx's luminous ivory tone, a harmonious combination of rose and milk, is constantly flawless and blemish free?) but either way, she always turns heads.
Moving onto her hair, yet another selling point, Jinx has been blessed with a gift. Generous amounts of silken naturally ombre hair that, when caught in the rays of the sun, illuminates with a brilliant baby pink tint, cascades and frames her silhouette perfectly... almost like a drawing. Typically, and almost shamefully, the lazy girl will leave her waterfall down into two pigtails due to the wispy strands not cooperating (and also due to the fact she's quite sluggish when it comes to following stylish trends.. that is, unless her friends decide to fix it for her.). After several years of letting it lengthen, the beautiful tresses now fall to the rest at the low-point of her waist, a few strands here and there being arranged so that it almost looks layered. Usually, the long tendrils will have a slight, almost non-existent, wave to them... yet, oddly enough, that wave is just enough to frame her face picturesquely and to radiate the impression of her ethereal beauty belonging to that of a china doll. On the note of her bangs, seeing as Jinx doesn't have the energy to cut them, they have grown in such a way that the longest part (the middle strand) brushes the bridge of her delicately shaped nose.
Now then, the other qualities are stunning and all but the major factor that sets this particular girl from the crowd are her eyes. In her opinion, as well as her friend's and stranger's, the crimson pair are her best and most alluring trait. Why? It's all simply due to the breathtaking contrast they provide with the rest of her appearance. It should also be noted that Jinx has a tendency to day dream more often than others, sometimes zoning out randomly. When she drifts off, one can easily tell her mind's wandering by the lowered eyelids and the slight frown painted on her lips...almost making it look as if she was sleeping. It is also noticeable that Jinx's shifting orbs turn a darker shade of scarlet as she becomes consumed by her own mind or when she pouts about an event.
|| Personality ||
Jinx is definitely the type of caged spirit who keeps her feelings under lock-and-key and past where it should be kept; a book. Not wanting to focus on herself or hauntings, this girl instead tends to redirect the attention onto her friends and pets..almost a tad bit too much mind you. And as such, she is typically described as a caring and selfless person who willingly jumps to other's rescue, and will, without hesitation, exert herself to be of their assistance. Of course, Jinx does tend to go overboard and will, more often than not, put herself in danger's way to protect those she cares about.. she'll even go to the length of shielding someone from a bullet if it comes to it. This has caused her to be known as being excessively reckless on occasions...in turn, this has resulted in having others be worried out of their minds for her well being. However; despite the constant trouble she's in, Jinx truly means everything she does. When doing something, no matter what it is, this girl will always put forth the greatest display of effort possible, always believing that hard work will pay off (and more often times than not it has for her) in the end. She takes everything as a challenge and, sometimes unfortunately, deals with it head on. Blunt to a fault, this teenager can also have a bit of a temper should someone ever get on her bad side...and isn't afraid to say so if this occurs. Despite this, if she is extremely close to the person who has upset her, she will bite her tongue and let them get away with it.
As a careless young woman, Jinx typically doesn't allow things to bother her much as they normally should and will, more likely than not, shrug whatever it is off. The idea or event would have to be really infuriating to her for her to snap and figuratively assault the person...and when that occurs,you can be assured that this grudge-holder won't talk to you for months at time. Much to some people's confusion, the girl will be, at one moment, calm and composed then in another, fierce and without bounds..so, as such, she takes great care to work on lengthen her patience (which seems to be infinite unless under certain circumstances) to guard others against her biting words.
Generally, Jinx has a rather optimistic nature when she is feeling lively and often likes to tease people...namely her friends. Whether it's about their crush on someone or about a certain aspect of their appearance they like or dislike, she loves to playfully take a jab at the and accept said retaliations with jovial heartiness. Of course she does it with care as to not upset them.. however; there are times where she can't help herself. Though that's not to say she is without grace, without manners. Jinx does retain some social etiquette when it comes to her elders or the persons she views as being "higher-up" and will often act more reserved when this occurs.
In the end though, even if she doesn't show them, Jinx does harbor her own demons and monsters.. she just does an excellent job covering them up. Those demons you ask? The spilt personality she has..it's as if two people constantly live in her mind and body, always fighting for control. In fact, one loves Hecate and the other despises her.. can you take a guess at which one is more dominant? Because of this burden she carries, Jinx attempts her best to hide it as not to become a trouble to others... well, at least not that much.
|| Likes ||
- Sweet foods
- Small animals (especially polecats)
- Hecate (it's a love-hate relationship)
- Dimly-lit areas
- Full moons
- Classical music
- Expensive tea
- Solitude
- Lewis Carroll
- Learning, no matter the subject or lesson
|| Dislikes ||
- Crowds
- Harsh sounds
- Bright lights and the sun
- Not being able to see the stars or moon
- Hecate
- Bitter or spicy foods
- Canines and snakes
- Cheap tea or coffee
- Ernest Hemingway
- Being restrained
|| Weakness ||
- Extreme Hydrophobic
- Bright lights seem to make her more sluggish
- Harsh sounds and/or loud noises can cause immense headaches
- Solitary and doesn't know how to ask for help
|| God's Blessing ||
Hecate, the goddess many fear. Exercising control over any form of magic and witchcraft, the night and cycles of the moon, spirits and necromancy, this is a deity very few tend to talk about gracefully or worship. After all.. she was known to be quite malicious at times, bringing back the dead from their eternal rest to terrorize those she felt needed it. Borne as an only child of the pairing Titanes Perses and Asteria, Hecate received the birthright to her powers in ruling over Earth, Heaven and Sea. Known to be connected with many other Gods and Goddesses, Hecate is most famously known for reuniting Demeter with Persephone and thusly becoming Persephone's trusted minister and a close companion to Hades.
|| God's Blessing ||
As the moon phases, the mark's own moon corresponds to it's cycle.
|| Skills ||
- Shadow Manipulation is the main power she inherited from Hecate. This entails:
- The summoning, creation, manipulation and command of beings made from manifested shadows/darkness. Using these creatures that take any form Jinx wishes (be it an animal or a weapon), she can cause physical damage to her enemies.
- The ability to control the intensity of the absence of light around her and her shadows.
- The power to experience whatever her creations experience through their own eyes.
- The ability, perhaps the one that provides an everyday use, that allows for Jinx to pass 'teleport' through shadows. The catch? She can only phase to places she has been before.
- By far, this is Jinx's most frightening ability. When activated, she enters a different form than that of her human state; a body made of complete manifested darkness. Of course, this means that her real body is actually put into a coma-esque trance...after all, there isn't enough room for two people in one body. When in this stage, her new state is not one of physical manifestation (nor aging) and will stay that way.. unless her true body is being damaged or killed. No one truly knows the full potential of this particular ability..seeing as Jinx never uses it.
- Death's Eyes is a minor power bestowed onto her from Hecate. Those whom she meets, aside from Godlings, she can immediately see their name, age, and when they are going to die floating above their heads. Of course, this is quite troublesome to her.. especially if she tries to go out in public.
Death's Eyes, fortunately, isn't very taxing on her body..however, Shadow Manipulation is. Hecate has warned Jinx numerous times what can occur if she uses this power for an extended period..and the end results are not very pretty. For example, she can only have a creation functioning for about 15 minutes before it starts to channel off her own spirit energy..which, in turn, causes great stress on her human body. In her shadow form, Jinx is only allowed to be in it for an hour before the connection between her physical form and spirit form starts to deteriorate. And once that cord is severed completely, Jinx has no choice but to remain forever in that accursed shadow form. As for teleportation, Jinx has been known to, at times, suddenly show up at a completely different location than originally intended, phase in public or even get stuck between shadow realms for hours on end.
|| Biography ||
Unbelievably, Jinx was not born into this world with such an accursed name.. nor alone. Originally bestowed with the identity of Arcadia Serenity Cross, eldest daughter and heiress to the Cross Culinary Arts Institution, she was brought forth a mere 10 seconds before her identical twin, Lisanna. A perfectly balanced and rare gift is the event of having twins.. Lisanna and Arcadia were no different from this stereotype.
As they grew from docile infants to rambunctious toddlers, the two sisters became extraordinarily close to one another, always knowing the other's thoughts or emotions. In fact, aside from their flawless identical appearance, Lisanna and Arcadia only differed in name.. they both even had the mark of Hecate. Of course, being mere 4 year olds, neither sister possessed any awareness of how different they truly from the other children their age, the potential each had....the powers that were dormant within them. So, with each passing day another one full of blissful innocence, they matured little by little, their nanny's watchful gaze keeping them out of any looming trouble. What? Did you think two parents who were renowned world-class chefs, work always keeping their presence from their home, had time to watch double the trouble?
It wasn't until the age of 6 that the twins began to spilt from their uniformity. First, it was minor little things that were based on preferences.. one enjoyed spicy foods, the other loathed them. Then it snowballed to major factors, contradictions and fights now occurring due to rival clashing opinions. Yet.. despite the growing list of differences, Lisanna and Arcadia were still the closest any two persons could be. They always told each other everything, no matter how grave it was. Or at least, they did. At 7 years old, each sister was suddenly harboring a deeper secret, one that each feared to tell the other, neither wanting to voice the truth. For Arcadia, she noticed a strange woman appearing in her dreams, talking to her as if they had known each other for the entirety of their existence. Not only that, but the eldest seemed to have developed a form of mental confusion, the idea of two people living in her body firmly ingraining itself into her mentality... and let's just say she despised it. One half was drawn to the negative side of the universe, to the darkness and prospect of death, while the other strived for light and the glow of life. As for Lisanna, poor poor Lisanna, the young girl observed each day as her birth mark began to fade away and the presence of that ethereally beautiful woman in her dreams diminish. Hecate's decision was made.
It was the night of Christmas Eve, the twins, at this time, being 13 years old, were reunited with their absentee of parents.... of course, they would leave by the 27th but it was still a time for rejoicing, for praise and gratitude. A time when fighting was not permitted. Unfortunately, that rule did not apply to the twins. It started out as a mere scuffle about one wearing another's favorite dress without permission that soon escalated to harsh words and curses upon one another's existence. It was all of the excuse that Arcadia's darker side needed to make it's debut. Suddenly tapping into the hidden reserves of Hecate's power, Arcadia lost any cord to her humanity as she assumed her shadow form, the world going black. When the girl finally came to, she found herself lying out in the snow-laddend driveway, blood that was certainly not her own splattering her body in a tasteful manner. The household of Cross, including the servants and pets, were all slaughtered, the once beautiful mansion now laying in rubble and ruin. Terrified at the crime she committed, the deaths that sullied her hands, Arcadia took the best option; flee and allow the media to make up it's interpretation.
Renaming herself with the cruel tag of "Jinx", Arcadia wandered the streets for the length of her 14th year, trying to forget and move on. Though.. it probably wasn't in the way most would suspect of forgetting. She tried to starve herself, vainly struggling to die. However, Hecate wouldn't have her vessel so carelessly toss her life away. Assuming control over the girl, the forbidden goddess directed her to an orphanage, a place in which for Jinx to sort out her problems. However, the government intervened and she was carted off to a research facility.. which she ended up escaping from.
Live your life in happiness, in content.. just remember one thing, though; even the sun sets in paradise.
