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Character: Sofia Mantega
Series: Marvel Comics / New X-Men
Character Age: 16
Canon: Imagine having really amazing superpowers due to a mutation in your genes, and everyone hating you for it. That’s what it like to be a mutant in this particular universe. Luckily, a man named Charles Xavier founded a school with a purpose to teach these young people how to control their powers. With nothing but themselves as support, these students must learn to set aside their various differences in order to survive in this world. But, hey, at least they get cool uniforms!
Sofia is a very emotional person. Generally cheerful and outgoing, she has no problems with reaching out to others and making new friends. She’s quite headstrong about things, although this sometimes leads to impulsive and reckless behavior. When she’s very passionate about something, she tends to go charging in without really thinking about the consequences. Even more, she can be rather easy to upset or anger, but she’s better at keeping those feelings pushed down; they can boil over though, which goes into the impulsiveness mentioned above. So, for the most part, you will be able to tell what she’s feeling. As for her mutation, Sofia is able to control the wind which also allows her the ability to fly.
Note: When she speaks, she doesn’t use contractions.
Sample Post:
I appreciate getting so many warnings about how this place works, but I did not think that I would be testing one of them out so quickly. Marcy, while I am glad that this meeting is not as intimate as I have heard otherwise, I was not expecting it to happen at all. No offense. I am sure you are a wonderful, well, whatever you are, but most people do not enjoy suddenly being grabbed out of the air like that. Actually, some people do not like being grabbed at all, so you can see how this might be a problem. In fact, if no one had told me about you earlier, I would have thought you were a threat! And I can assure you, I do not take threats lightly.
I think I may know why you act this way though. You probably do not get many visitors. People hear what you are, and they assume the worst. Believe me, I completely understand what it is like to go through that. It is difficult for others to accept what is different from them, whether it is a zombie, mutant, or sea monster. Sometimes all you want to do is cover your face with your many . . . many . . . legs and cry. And that sadness may turn into rage, and the next thing you know, you are suddenly on everyone’s “Do Not Disturb” list. I have seen it happen many times.
But even if you are lonely, there are better ways to gain company. Look at the ducks as an example! For something that can set you on fire, people still go to see them. I am not saying that you should move out of your nice silo and into the pond with them-although I am kind of confused as to why you are not there in the first place. It is better down where it is wetter and all that. But everyone sees those ducks enough times to know that there is nothing to be scared of as long as they do not get too close. And the same logic can apply to you as well!
You should not shut yourself away simply because you are different, Marcy. You are a beautiful creature, if way too grabby, and everyone-or at least a good majority-is bound to want to be your friend. So, why not give it a try? Extend an olive branch of peace out with your tentacle, and someone will accept it. And when you are doubting yourself, just remember what they say: “With great power comes great responsibility.”
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Series: Marvel Comics / New X-Men
Character Age: 16
Canon: Imagine having really amazing superpowers due to a mutation in your genes, and everyone hating you for it. That’s what it like to be a mutant in this particular universe. Luckily, a man named Charles Xavier founded a school with a purpose to teach these young people how to control their powers. With nothing but themselves as support, these students must learn to set aside their various differences in order to survive in this world. But, hey, at least they get cool uniforms!
Sofia is a very emotional person. Generally cheerful and outgoing, she has no problems with reaching out to others and making new friends. She’s quite headstrong about things, although this sometimes leads to impulsive and reckless behavior. When she’s very passionate about something, she tends to go charging in without really thinking about the consequences. Even more, she can be rather easy to upset or anger, but she’s better at keeping those feelings pushed down; they can boil over though, which goes into the impulsiveness mentioned above. So, for the most part, you will be able to tell what she’s feeling. As for her mutation, Sofia is able to control the wind which also allows her the ability to fly.
Note: When she speaks, she doesn’t use contractions.
Sample Post:
I appreciate getting so many warnings about how this place works, but I did not think that I would be testing one of them out so quickly. Marcy, while I am glad that this meeting is not as intimate as I have heard otherwise, I was not expecting it to happen at all. No offense. I am sure you are a wonderful, well, whatever you are, but most people do not enjoy suddenly being grabbed out of the air like that. Actually, some people do not like being grabbed at all, so you can see how this might be a problem. In fact, if no one had told me about you earlier, I would have thought you were a threat! And I can assure you, I do not take threats lightly.
I think I may know why you act this way though. You probably do not get many visitors. People hear what you are, and they assume the worst. Believe me, I completely understand what it is like to go through that. It is difficult for others to accept what is different from them, whether it is a zombie, mutant, or sea monster. Sometimes all you want to do is cover your face with your many . . . many . . . legs and cry. And that sadness may turn into rage, and the next thing you know, you are suddenly on everyone’s “Do Not Disturb” list. I have seen it happen many times.
But even if you are lonely, there are better ways to gain company. Look at the ducks as an example! For something that can set you on fire, people still go to see them. I am not saying that you should move out of your nice silo and into the pond with them-although I am kind of confused as to why you are not there in the first place. It is better down where it is wetter and all that. But everyone sees those ducks enough times to know that there is nothing to be scared of as long as they do not get too close. And the same logic can apply to you as well!
You should not shut yourself away simply because you are different, Marcy. You are a beautiful creature, if way too grabby, and everyone-or at least a good majority-is bound to want to be your friend. So, why not give it a try? Extend an olive branch of peace out with your tentacle, and someone will accept it. And when you are doubting yourself, just remember what they say: “With great power comes great responsibility.”
Got in here at 97.9%!