[ooc] application for witchesreign
Name: Märchen
Journal: theskiesabove
Contact: infinity holic | AIM
Character Name: Cocona Bartel
Series: Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel
Gender: Female
Age & Canon Point: 13, post-game (Tilia/true end)
Requested Sponsor: Lapis Lazuli
Entry position (Cadet, SeeD, Instructor, other): Cadet
History: Ar Tonelico wiki
Abilities & Physical Abnormalities: Cocona is a third generation IPD, or Infel Phira Dependent Reyvateil; Reyvateils, being an all-female race that use a form of magic called Song Magic, draw their power from their feelings and memories to sing songs that have the capabilities to attack, heal, or even activate (or deactivate) switches or machinery, depending on the type of Song. As an IPD Reyvateil, Cocona is capable of singing at a fast rate, and, if she 'connects' with other IPDs, can pack a pretty powerful punch with her singing, as well as do things such as bring the rain to a drought-stricken land, restore burnt trees, or even create a continent.
... Of course, the last one would require a large number of IPDs, and has only ever been accomplished with the bringing about of Metafalica, at the end of the second game. So no, Aoto, Cocona wouldn't be able to sing and create a new piece of land on her own.
Despite being a Reyvateil, though, Cocona prefers being on the frontlines rather than support, and thus is skilled at fighting, no thanks to both Croix teaching her how to fight and Cocona training herself when she was younger, so she could join him on his missions. Her weapon of choice is a V-Board, something like a cross between a surfboard and a snowboard that flies in the air, which can be split into two parts, wielded like a pair of tonfa. She does, though, use small bursts of Song Magic, and her EX Skill involves flying at the enemy on her V-Board at a very fast speed.
Cocona's only "Song" is METHOD_HYMME_GRANZERO=SPEAR/., which forms a large energy spear.
As with all Reyvateils, Cocona has something called an Install Port (Installer Port), which is a tattoo-like emblem, located somewhere on her body. This is a sensitive area for a Reyvateil, as it's the location of the Grathnode component of their bodies, the source of their emotions, and where they receive Installs (Grathnode Crystals), as well as Diquility (Life Extending Agents).
Personality: Cocona is a fairly self-confident girl, who won't hesitate to speak her mind if it comes down to it, and has a tendency of saying "boo" as a descriptive adjective to express her displeasure. That said, while she does have her moments of seeming full of herself, Cocona isn't above helping other people, a habit which tends to land her in more trouble than she asked for, though technically, helping to restore the world would involve a lot of trouble. She's highly protective of her friends, as well, and isn't afraid to come to their defense, calling out a group of Reyvateils picking on Finnel on their attitude, and again, coming to Finnel's defense when Akane scolds Finnel for brining un-Purified humans to see Harvestasha.
Something Cocona values most is the importance of bonds, the bonds she's made with her friends and family, and wishes to protect them dearly. At first, though, this was something she needed reminding of, before the events of the game. It took a combination of being attacked by Antibodies, Shukure scolding her, and Cocona's radio playing Luca's "leat ptrapica", though, for Cocona to realize this, and this was also the point at which she remembered the importance of Songs as well, using GRANZERO=SPEAR for the first time. She treasures her friendships and family dearly, and will defend them as best as she can, especially as Croix saved her life twice, as well as took her in to live with him as family after her parents died, when she was little.
Cocona is also an avid fan of V-Boarding, or Vertical Boarding, a popular sport back in Sol Cluster, and is rather skilled at it, too; it's stated that the top prize could be more than just a dream for her, and she does use it as a weapon in battle, as well. As a result, she has a tendency to collect issues of V-Boarding Monthly, to think up new moves, and takes the sport pretty seriously. Something else Cocona is a big fan of? Gergo, a popular mascot character in Metafalss, Cocona's hometown. She's defensive of Gergo's popularity to people who don't get it, and also takes offense when people mistake Gergo with Guego, a similar but supposedly ugly "knock-off" of Gergo.
Cocona also has a minor habit of referring to herself in third person occasionally.
What are your plans for the character in-game? For Cocona to be the manliest Reyvateil Aside from initially wondering what she got herself into now, to develop her skills further. Depending on if there's a way to do Dives in Garden, to possibly work on a balance between her Reyvateil nature and her Vanguard preference, as well.
Anything else? Can she keep her V-Board?
i) IC Questionnaire (can be found on the application page)
(As this questionnaire is entirely IC, your character is free to lie.)
What do you prefer to be known as? Cocona's okay enough!
How old are you? Thirteen. I told people awhile back I was fifteen, but uhh, that's not really true!
Do you have any history in combat? Yeah, of course! I used to help out Cro when I was little.
If so, have you ever killed? Err... what kind of question is that? But no.
i) How do you feel when you get involved in some project that calls for immediate and rapid activity? I think I'd prefer to get a good idea about what I'm getting into first, but if it comes down to it, I'll give it my all!
ii) Do you organize and initiate leisure activities? I've been kind of busy up until now. [Helping to save the world... and whatnot....]
iii) What role do you take when working in a group? I'll do what I'm asked, but I don't mind taking charge if I have to.
iv) How talkative are you around other people? It kind of depends, I think. I'd like to think of myself as pretty friendly, but I'm not as talkative as I was when I was little.
v) What three things would you want to have with you on a desert island? State your reasoning. Boo... can I bring a way off the island with me? If not, then I guess I'd take Gergo, my V-Board, and a Telemo with me!
vi) Is it important to be liked by a wide range of people? It's up to the people themselves if they like me or not; I won't force them to like me if they don't, but like Lady Chroche, I'll do my best to try to help them!
vii) When the odds are against you, is it worth taking a chance? It's worth giving it a try. You'll never know if you'll succeed unless you don't; just think of all the things you could miss the chance to do!
viii) Do you consider yourself to be an impulsive person? I like to think things out before I do anything, if I can. Otherwise, things could possibly go pretty wrong.
ix) Would you agree that planning things ahead takes the fun out of life? Of course not! You need a level head if you want to get anywhere, instead of just... rushing into things.
x) Do you like surprises? What kind of surprises are we talking about, exactly?
xi) Do you sometimes wonder if there is something wrong with you? No way! [That was so... two years ago.]
xii) Do you consider yourself to be smarter than your superiors, and disagree with their decisions? If they say something pretty boo, or make a really dumb decision, like the kind Aoto makes sometimes, then... maybe. Cocona's not going to stand around and take orders from someone who doesn't know what they're doing- that'd just be really boo!
xiii) Lastly, how do you feel about cabbages? They're okay...?
iv) Thread link
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