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{NAME}Zhang Lian
{ALIASES}“dead__air” online, but otherwise will only introduce himself as Lian or Li. He doesn’t often trust anyone with his surname.
{AGE}27
{GENDER, SEXUALITY}Male, bisexual
{SPECIES/ETHNICITY}Libran, ‘nuff said
{HEIGHT/BUILD}5’9”, slender.
{OCCUPATION}Activist, troublemaker, etc.
{RESIDENCE}Libra station, closer to the outer edges where the chill from space is more prevalent.
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{PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION}Build; Lian is slender, but not soft. While he has a graceful kind of stature, it is clear that he does not spend a lot of his time idly. His legs are built strong at the thighs, and his shoulders are more than capable of providing the lifting power necessary to say… climb over a fence in record time. His face is similarly delicately built, with high cheekbones and soft, full lips, which are often pulled into a shit eating smile of one kind or another.
Color; Lian’s skin is somewhat ashen, like a very pale taupe. Had Lian grown up under a natural sun, he might have been a bit darker in complexion, but the void of space doesn’t lend towards much opportunity. There are white spots on his face, one dot on either side of the bridge of his nose, only just visible against his skin. His eyes, angled and full-lashed, are an icy grey-blue, with vertical slitted pupils. When fully contracted, it makes for a very intense stare. His hair is a rich, inky black, long and straight and kept almost pridefully silky.
Alterations; For the most part, Lian looks perfectly human. A few things set him apart from your “standard” Libran, however. The least obvious difference are his ears, which are slightly elongated and finish at a point, similar to an elf’s. The second difference is that Lian grows a set of antlers each year, which he also sheds annually. This only gets really gross when the velvet wants to come off, and Lian tends to stay at home getting the worst of it gone and cleaning up the residual blood rather than go about town looking like he gored someone. Once shed, he looks much like any other human, however. In the center of his chest is an oblong patch of skin, which seems to be translucent when compared with the rest of him, and thus it’s possible to make out the shape and beat of his heart if you’re allowed to stare long enough. The most obvious difference, however, is his feet. Rather than standard human feet, his legs finish off at hooves, similar to those of a deer. The hooves almost seem too delicate to support him, and his step is exceedingly light and quiet as a result. As his legs are shaped more like the forelimbs of a deer, he tends to raise his knees in a way that would look amazing on a catwalk.
Modifications; Lian sports several piercings. He has two studs in each of his earlobes, and several hoops along the underside of his earpoints. He has a few tattoos, such as a cuff of pine trees around his forearm, expanding upwards with interwoven geometric and nature designs. Surrounding the oblong portion of his sternum that shows his heart, Lian has a simple outline of a triangle, with the point facing downwards towards his stomach.
Accessories; Despite the chill of living on a space station, Lian tends to dress very lightly. His shirts are all made of soft, thin material, and he often cuts them to provide a wide neck that shows off his collarbones and parts of his shoulders. He usually favors dark neutrals for shirts, with different screen printed designs or slogans written across them. He wears his jeans dark and skinny, with a few tears in the knees for several pairs. He often has a button down flannel shirt tied around his waist, often in either blue or green plaid patterns. Lian doesn’t wear shoes, and only wears one bracelet made of para-cord, which has several handy tools hidden in the buckle. Like a small razor to cut any restraints, for instance. He also has a collar, though that’s more state-mandated than a fashion statement. The collar has a lead core, surrounded by a waterproof casing and digital lock that cannot be removed except by official state personnel.
{PERSONALITY}Unapologetic; Lian is a psychic. He is proud to be a psychic. And he certainly will never apologize for who he is. He doesn’t try to hide the fact that he has to wear a psionic-dampening collar, and rather prefers to make it as visible as possible. Whether this is more for himself to prove he has nothing to be ashamed of, or more to make those around him “deal with it”, it’s hard to say. He’s rather quick to get defensive if he thinks someone is being a dick about it, though, and is absolutely unafraid to start a very uncomfortable dialogue right there in the middle of the supermarket, BECKY, so maybe watch what comes out of your mouth next time.
Snarky; While quick to pick up arms and fight the good fight against unsuspecting mothers in the cereal aisle, Lian isn’t completely humorless. He has a dry wit, and is prone to sarcasm, and loves running with a joke to the point it becomes almost bizarre. He’s also not above raunchy humor, and will shoot back with a flirty quip without so much as batting an eye. In terms of his consumption of humorous content, let’s just say that “benevolent surrealism” has a loving home in his apartments. He absolutely has a lamp in the shape of an anthropomorphic waffle with a moustache drawn in sharpie.
Once bitten, twice shy; To say that Lian has commitment issues would be like stating that the universe is bigger than a football field— naw, really? You don’t say. Lian avoids long-term romantic entanglements like the plague. He’s quick to hop in bed with someone, but once the deed is done he is just as quick to hop out and get out the front door again. While he’s not against repeat experiences, he doesn’t seem to be willing to trust someone enough to get close, and certainly doesn’t want to get anywhere near a “meet the parents” stage. Too many of those, and you tend to lose your appetite for being the family dinner scandal.
Generous… for now; Lian is a giving sort. He wants desperately to be able to help his fellow Libran out, no matter what’s dragging them down. Fellow psychic in need of a place to crash because this is the third eviction you’ve been served? Lian’s got a couch. Out and about and realize you forgot to brush your teeth before a meet-up? He’s got a backpack full of quick fixes like gum, travel size soaps, hairspray, bandaids, the works. Need to bum a quarter for the vending machine? He’s got you covered. However, as quick as Lian is to help out, he is just as quick to revoke his help if you cross him. Burn him once, and you’ll never see him again. Good luck with that date and a mouthful of garlic shrimp from last night.
Fun Facts!:- Loves pizza. Thin crust, cheese, and black olives.
- Has been arrested several times. He won’t say the exact number or the exact reason, but it’s often related to “being very noisy” and the number is somewhere between 2 and 10 times.
- Knows an awful lot about running pirate radio.
- God only knows what he does to achieve income.
{SPECIAL ABILITIES}Lian is psychic! While he has no telepathy to speak of, he does have above-average cryokinesis. He’s able to manipulate surrounding air molecules and slow them down to produce colder temperatures, and even cause the air to turn to liquid before freezing solid. Or rather, he could do this, if he weren’t made to wear a collar every minute of every day that deadens his psychic abilities.
{RELATIONSHIPS}A network of acquaintances, coworkers, fellow activists, and other similar supports that keep Lian doing what Lian loves doing. You name what you need, and guaranteed Lian knows a guy. Just keep your mouth shut or else.
Tetra Pak - a fellow psychic and apparent fiend for cheese. Met in a chatroom and subsequently treated Tetra to pizza. Despite getting scared shitless by a small snow leopard dropping from the ceiling, Lian rather likes the hissy kitty.
Travis De Luca - Met in a chatroom, fed him some pizza, rubbed his belly and then got frisky. Not bad for one day.
{HISTORY}Lian has been in and out of trouble for as long as he can remember. And he’s done it alone for just as long.
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