Remnants of the Earth

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Name: Jesse Lebeau
Nickname: Jess
Age: 17;  March 29
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Hasn't really explored that yet
Species: Human
Ethnicity: Aedolian
Height: 5’7”
Occupation: Secretary
Residence: Haviah, Aedolis



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Physical Description:
Jesse is blind, and his eyes are a dull light blue. He has medium brown hair that he keeps artfully messy. His face is slightly rounded and young-looking, and his body shape is lanky as well as somewhat curvy.

He switches up his style of dress every now and then, though he generally wears something that conforms to his body’s slight curves and throws on something made of leather over that. He especially likes white and light purple shirts (either button ups or tight t-shirts), with tight black pants, a black leather blazer, and dark mauve boots.


Personality:
Jesse could be described as a drama king. He overreacts to situations just for the heck of it, and makes up emotions that he doesn’t feel if he feels a normal reaction would be too boring.
He is unlucky, and finds himself in situations that are usually improbable. Of course, his irresponsible actions only serve to make these situations worse. Despite his lack of luck, he is quite driven, and tries very hard to accomplish his goals. To this end, he will be deceitful and take advantage of others.

He is narcissistic, and even if he can’t see himself, he maintains a mental image helped out by having Melanie compliment him. Even when flirting, he tries to use his own looks as opposed to flattering whomever he’s speaking to.


Magic/Abilities:
Jesse has a very odd form of psychometry. Instead of being able to read thoughts from an object, he has a sensitivity to the emotions and ideas of the metaphysical plane. When Melanie is purposely hiding, he can still pick up on her general feelings or mental images. He has shown no other psionic skills.
Jesse is blind, but his hearing makes up for it. Partly because of his psionic ability, he can also hear Melanie and other spirits not within the physical plane.

Relationships:
Melanie talks to him and relays information he wouldn’t normally know. She tells him what people look like, where they are, helps him navigate, and other such tasks. He asks her opinion to pick out outfits, and enjoys her flattery. He treats Melanie like an older sister.

He loves his father, but felt he was too much of a burden. He left so that his father wouldn’t have to work so hard and take care of him.


History:
He did not grow up in Aedolis, but moved there for a more independent life. He grew up on Edanith, with his father. He had sight early in his life, but lost it around the age of 11, at the same time he gained his psionic ability.
Neither he nor his father knew he had become a psychic, and they had a hard time adjusting Jesse to his new lack of sight. Melanie found him when he was 14, and he talked to her like any other person. He found out a year later that she was dead, but it didn’t faze him much.

When he turned 16, he moved to Aedolis to get a job and become self-sufficient. His most prized possession is a photograph of his father.
He hasn't been discovered as a psychic yet, since he doesn't have to 'activate' his powers, but it's only a matter of time. However, since his move, he has learned about the Pilots and how they identify psychics. Melanie helps by identifying potential Pilots.


Other:
He needs more friends! He does like to flirt and get his way, but after a couple times taking advantage of someone, he’ll start liking them. He probably also needs to meet people who don’t think he is beautiful.
He may be blind, but he has a faithful seeing-eye-ghost. He can’t fight, but he’ll know if someone makes a move for him and will be able to move if warned in time. Surprise actions will catch him off guard.


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Kotone complied with both of their requests, filling one as much as her own and the other almost to the top. She then set the ladle aside and covered the steaming pot with the lid before setting the bowls in front of them both. "Here."

Her eyes lingered on Sophia, but they eventually moved to Felix, a small grin finally crossing her face again. She went back to grab her own bowl and spoon, remembering her soda as well, and settled down to eat with them.

"I'll start fixing up the cake in just a bit," she promised, blowing on a spoonful of stew before sticking it in her mouth.

It wasn't bad, considering it hadn't marinated yet. A few red peppers would have added a subtle kick to it though. She made a mental note to try it out next time.

There was such a difference between the size of their hands, or so it seemed to Kit. It shouldn't have been so different, considering their similar heights, but he felt as if his hand could cover hers completely. He might have contemplated the useless notion longer had he not been distracted by Kay bending over completely backwards, both hands and feet on the floor. Why was she so damn good at breaking his calm facade? If his eyes went any wider, he felt as though they pop straight out of his skull.

"...Yes, I see." He grabbed his cap off the floor and situated it back on his head, taking a couple breaths as well. "Do you purposely attempt to astound me? I do not think you have ever acted in a way I have predicted."

Except for the escape, perhaps. He had expected her fear, and he had not been wrong. The speed at which she had recovered afterwards, however, caught him off guard again. She had bounced about and cheerfully killed toasters, as though she hadn't been in a life-or-death situation just before. Odd. Though... he didn't mind.

Well, ginger ale then, since neither of them were picky. Kotone rolled her eyes at their indecisiveness and grabbed three cans before closing the fridge. She plopped two of them down in front of her... guests and popped the top on the third for herself.

"Should be done soon." She sipped at her soda. "Do you remember where the spoons are? We'll do this buffet style."

She set her can on a nearby counter, moving to grab some large blue bowls out of a cabinet.

I have a question. Does Asha have psionic abilities? I mean, I guess she'd have to, but I'm curious as to what they are.

EDIT:
Ah, I lied, I have another. x3 What stage Candidate is she?

A small smirk appeared on his face. The little guy was persistent, he'd give him that. Llyr's good cheer quickly disappeared when his head was grabbed and moved though.

"Ah—! Ow..." Closing his eyes seemed to help him focus on pushing the pain back. "No. It was obviously something soft and light that split my head."

Whoops. There came his sarcasm. He really did detest pain. Once his head was released, he tried to listen to what the little sadist was trying to tell him, but it was so hard to concentrate.

"No sleep. Got it. Wait, you gonna cut it right here?"

He knew she should have tried harder to understand. His brain was taking a while to process what was really meant, but the only conclusion he was getting was: less pressure equals less pain. That was good, wasn't it? Doctors had cutting tools, and he would feel better. He should get that done before he fell over while navigating the hallways. Wouldn't that be embarrassing.

"Now is better than later." At least, he supposed so.

Ah. Well, I think that yes, an ability could work subconsciously. I think it would be a specific form of telepathy. Some characters are probably capable of noticing the psionics involved though, so it might not be completely stealthy. And you should probably warn people and ask if they are okay with some very slight godmodding.

Hi hi!
I felt a more formal introduction was in order.

Welcome to the site! Everyone is super friendly, so feel free to ask 'em stuff, and you get free internet cookies!

A small grin worked its way onto Kotone's face as she considered her small victory. Felix hadn't actually eaten the vegetables yet, but she'd worry about that when it came time. Lucky for everyone in the suite, she already had some cooked beef, chopped vegetables, and beef stock stored in her kitchen and ready for use. All she really had to do was throw them and a few spices together and heat it up. It was so simple she wanted to pat herself on the back.

Instead, she nodded at both Sophia and Felix. "Good. I'll get started now."

She then swept to the sliding doors she had been staring at earlier and pushed them aside. She didn't invite them in, but she didn't tell them to keep out either.

Starting the food earlier wasn't in her plans, but she would just have to improvise, given the situation. Dinner came pretty late for her normally, and the drummer didn't seem to care one way or another, but she would make it at a normal time for the new girl.

She set about getting the needed ingredients out of the fridge and putting a large pot on the stove to heat. She pushed a button on the wall and music poured out of the speakers she had installed in her kitchen. Upbeat electronica music filled the room, and Kotone sang along as she cooked.

Right, custom parts did tend to be specialized; that was the whole point.

"It's fine, I get it." He thought a bit more before speaking again. "If it's really putting out that much, where did all the extra power go before...? Doesn't matter much though."

He clapped his hands together excitedly. If you weren't sure where to start, try something and see how it worked out. A lot of this business was learn as you go, especially in custom work. He'd be careful of course, since he didn't want to irreparably damage something, but he needed to try something, to gather information if nothing else.

"Well, let's see if we can't mess with the section of the grid supplying power to the guns then, huh? See what we can come up with there. I'm thinking we could probably get something to filter how much juice gets to the weapons. Then, no worry for overloading." He frowned thoughtfully. "At least in that section. Might have to deal with some spilling into other systems."