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{Them}

Username Them Real Name Clementine Belenski Age 19 Gender Uncertain (AFAB) Height 5'7"

 

{Past}

Originating from Bergen, Norway, Cleo is the child of two executives with heavy sway in the tech industry. A ball of boundless energy as a young girl, she was talkative to no end and impossible to control, much to the chagrin of her busy parents. As a child, Cleo struck up a keen interest in performing arts, her outgoing tendencies translating well on-stage. By her teenage years, she'd served in a dozen productions, one such show held on the grandest stage in Bergen.

Raised by her friends rather than family, Cleo flourished among a troupe of like-minded folks who shared her love for the arts, directing the love onto them that she lacked from her parents, who were always occupied by their work. To distract from her miserable home life, after her 16th birthday, she would often stay with friends and sparsely visit home, save to grab fresh clothes, scrounge food from the fridge, and charm her way into money from her Father. She kept up her nomadic lifestyle until she could move away for University, securing a spot across the country and, more importantly, far away from home.

She relished her newfound independence for a time. Despite being entirely removed from her old way of life, she managed well enough socially, forging new friendships with those she met in her classes.

However, as her responsibilities started to pile up, the faults from her previous lifestyle reared their ugly head; two years of running away from problems left her ill-prepared to deal with the hardships of independence. She became overwhelmed with studies, housework, and the day-to-day tribulations of being her own person.

Slowly, she spiraled out of control. Alcohol became her coping mechanism, leading to a stint of substance abuse, culminating in a hospital visit before the Winter break. Alerted to her troubling behaviors, Cleo's parents caught wind of her situation. They insisted that she return home, going so far as to threaten to revoke their promise of funding her studies if she declined. Left with no choice in the matter, she agreed.

She would not return to University.

Some weeks later, Cleo's Father presented her a gift—a NerveGear, shipped overseas from Japan—as consolation for being locked up in the house under her mother's watchful eyes. She thought it a misguided gift, given what little interest she had ever shown in video games. However, with the release of Sword Art Online late into the night, she waited up anyway, itching to get outside and feel the digital sun's warmth on her skin.

 

{Allies}

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Nari-Lanreth - Nari came to Cleo's aide during a dangerous encounter on the fifth floor, and helped to realise the bond between Cleo and Éli.
Éli - Cleo's familiar, a cat with an attitude whose tail sets aflame in daylight. Though Nari helped Cleo to train the little man and curb his attitude, his rebellious tendencies sometimes peak through.
Rebekah - After Cleo bumped into Rebekah—almost literally—the two went on to tackle the First Few Lessons questline.
Krysta - Two tailors, they endured Earning a Living and received Textillion's blessing together.
Cruscius^NPC - The first person that Cleo met in the game, Cruscius introduced her to the most basic aspects of RPG games.

{Enemies}

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Yrden^NPC - An enemy to Cruscius, Cleo is neutral about him but acknowledges her friend's distrust of the man, and continues to be weary of him.

{Traits}

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Actor - Cleo can act the part. An actor in a past life, she puts on a convincing front when necessary.
Selfless - She places higher importance on those around her than upon herself; selflessness is a curse as much as it is a gift, however.
Nimble - With a history in the performing arts, Cleo is naturally swift and nimble, a necessary boon for a non-gamer trapped in a world of strange, unfamiliar threats.

Dramatic - Cleo plays things up, making them seem bigger than they really are.
Impulsive - She makes rash, sudden decisions, which can get her into a spot of bother.

Gender Questioning - Cleo struggles with her gender identity. Although out to her closest friends in the real world, she chooses to face this struggle alone in SAO, trust nobody to keep her secret and not use it against her.
Fear of Loneliness - A social butterfly, Cleo struggles outside the company of others. Amongst a population of people far from her usual crowd, it remains a point of contention for Cleo, wondering where - if anywhere - she can fit in.
Inexperienced - The Drama-sphere hardly prepared Cleo for Aincrad, a madhouse full of fantastical and mystic threats. Despire her inexperience, she trains regularly, and is confident enough to tackle regular mobs alone.

{Skills}

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Level 18 | Total SP 80 | Unused SP 1

> Dagger Rank 5 - (30 SP)
    + Stamina - (4 SP)
    + Precision - (2 SP)
    + Ferocity - (4 SP)

> Combat Shift: AOE - (10 SP)

> Cloth Armor Rank 3 - (14 SP)
    + Athletics - (4 SP)

> Combat Mastery: Damage Rank 3 - (13 SP)

> Energist - (8 SP)

> Extra Skills
    + Meditation
    + Concentration

{Inventory}

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Consumables:

• (3) Starter Healing Potions (Heals 50 HP)
• (6) T1 Uncommon Health Potions: Heals 5% of Maximum HP.
• (1) T1 Uncommon Damage Potion: +1 DMG for an entire thread.
• (1) T1 Uncommon Overhealth Potion: Adds 5% of Maximum HP to users Maximum HP for a thread.

Equipment:

• Heart's Bane (T2 - Perfect - Dagger) [BLD] [BLD] [PLYZ] | A steel dagger stained a rich purple. The blade is lined with deep-set serrations on one side and a masterfully sharpened edge on the other.
• Investigator's Jacket (T2 - Perfect - Cloth Armor) [MIT] [EVA] [EVA] | A dark blue double-breasted jacket with white lining. Sleak and slim, it offers mild protection and a good deal of mobility to the wearer.
• Arrowhead Brooch (Tierless - Perfect - Trinket) [ACC] [ACC] [ACC] | A golden arrow-head with a pin fastened to it. It's modern and minimalistic.
• Music Box (T1 - Perfect - Trinket) [LD] [LD] [LD] | [•] infinity.
• Luck o' The Irish (T1 - Perfect - Clothing) [LD] [LD] [LD] | A cloth headband, adorned with imagery of four-leaf clovers. Said to bring luck to those who wear it.
• Focus Sash (T2 - Rare - Cloth Armor) [RISKY] [RISKY] | A red headband with an orange gradiant. Grants the wearer increased focus after sustaining a direct a hit.
• Chromium Shard (Tierless - Perfect - Trinket) [PROSP] [PROSP] [PROS] | A shard of metal with its edges rounded. Keep it in your pocket for good luck.

Unidentified Items:

• (1) T4 Rare Weapon (205024)

• (2) T4 Rare Consumables (205024-1, 205024-2)
• (3) T1 Rare Trinkets (204443, 206331, 206334)
• (1) T1 Rare Weapon (206332)
• (1) T1 Uncommon Consumable (206332)

 

{Roleplay Log}

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[SP-F1] Aloof Contentedness | <<The First Lesson>> | Closed
[SP-F6] Don't Get Too Close, It's Dark Inside | <<Calming the Soul>> | Closed
[PP-F1] Relearning First Steps | <<First Lesson>> | Closed
[PP-F1] The art of Tailoring | <<Earning a Living: Tailor>> | Closed
[SP-F6] A Dreamer, Just Like You | <<The Gemini>> | Closed
[PP-F5] Here, Little Leo | <<Feeding Your Enemy>> | Closed
[PP-F1] Relearning how to Fight | <<Second Lesson>> | Closed
[PP-F4] The Mean Kitty | <<Training Your Friend>> | In Progress
[SP-F17] To Spin Golden Thread | <<Challenge of Olympus: Tailor>> | In Progress

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by Them

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