That huge bio thing (WiP)
This is the OOC info post for Nekou. I'll post an IC agent info file later, but this covers everything else.
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Around 5'1", average, longish limbs and fingers.
2. How old is she?
17-18 years old
3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
It's irregular- when confident, she carries herself like she's in control, but when lacking confidence (scared, being lectured by a superior, nervous) she tends to shrink back and twitch.
4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Nekou is relatively fit- not athletic but able to get out of tight scrapes. She is farsighted and wears glasses to help her vision.
5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Klutzy when nervous but otherwise moves gracefully and in a relatively feminine way.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
Nekou has a geeky, kinda cute appearance- she's not a moeblob, but lets off a nerdy, girl next door charm, and presents herself as such most of the time. This appearance causes some enemies to let their guard down offering her an easy open in battles.
Nekou doesn't think that highly of her appearance, but she's not overly concerned with it- at least how others perceive it- either, unless preparing for official Team Rocket functions or other obligations, in which case she puts as much effort into making a good impression as possible.
7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Light and tans easily. She's usually pale given her uniform's coverage of her skin. She has a few scars here and there from injuries sustained on the battlefield.
8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
Brown, curly. Worn in pigtails with either red or black ribbons (depending on mood) while on Team Rocket business to keep it from getting in the way but down the rest of the time.
9. What color are her eyes?
Dark brown
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Her appearance was described early on in her time in Team Rocket by the commander of her unit as "doll like" and that's pretty accurate. She bears a resemblance to a porcelain doll- pale, spindly limbs, and a seeming fragility on the surface.
11. What are her chief tension centers?
Probably feet and hands. Nekou doesn't know much combat beyond the melee combat "programmed" in her by the cult and the basic combat taught to all Rockets but she can be quite handy with some basic brawling when in a tight spot.
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit?
Upon transfer to her new department, Nekou received the male uniform for that department owing to despite a female design existing, no uniform of the sort actually existed, since she was the first (living) female actually employed by that department. She modified the uniform to a more feminine appearance and cut and subbed in heeled black boots for the traditional flat boots of the male uniform. Occasionally she'll throw a hooded sweatshirt on top for days when the Covert Operations office is a bit on the nippy side. Her Rocket uniform is her primary clothing, for obvious reasons, but when off duty Nekou seeks an escape from her mundane life in gothic and Lolita styles, wearing outfits typically in black or other dark shades with lots of ruffles.
13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Nekou modified her current uniform to fit her body, and she values comfort, so yes. Her civilian clothes are equally comfortable, opting for softer petticoats and warm fabrics.
14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
As mentioned above, her on duty style and civilian styles couldn't be more different. Nekou's uniform seems to hide some of her vulnerable, easily shaken nature, but at her weakest moments it just looks a bit pathetic. In her frilly things, her vulnerability shows more clearly, but at least it's a more natural appearance to her and this is one of the reasons she was drawn to the gothic style- as a release from the stress of hiding emotions as a Rocket.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Black lacy panties >:3
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
A little between high and medium. Impassive, too- she's seen so much crap that she's lost a lot of enthusiasm in her voice most of the time. Show her something squeeworthy, though...
2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
Depends on her mood. When relaxed, she speaks evenly. When nervous, she'll end up showing it by hesitating a little and tripping over her words.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
None really.
4. What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
English
5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
When speaking to superiors she tends to sound more official, particularly if confident. If nervous she shows it in her speech.
6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
She's TOO GOOD- to the point her loud mouth and bluntness frequently get her in trouble. She knows not to slip out sensitive stuff though.
7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Nekou tends to be fairly eloquent, probably moreso than some of her fellow agents, owing to the Rocket scientists she spent time around in captivity. You tend to learn to talk intelligent after enough time around labcoats.
She can lose her eloquence when her guard is dropped though, and find herself at a loss for words or searching for the right ones.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
A bit of a mix of both. She's an avid reader but during her training and time as a grunt Nekou learned how to survive in a criminal organization.
She comes off at times as a bit naive, but it's owing more to her general cluelessness and aloofness and less a reflection of any actual intelligence on her part.
2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
Nekou doesn't waffle. She's good at making decisions on the fly and improvising as needed in a situation.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Nekou is the very definition of right brained, so she tends to fall on the intuitive side, trusting her gut. She's pretty much on the cynical side rather than idealistic, however, and this definitely colors the way she conducts business.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
School of hard knocks.
On a more serious note, it's a mix of places, including her cult's brainwashing (the stuff that stuck around after the memory wipe, at least,) the books she reads, her training as a Rocket, and pure life experience. She's fairly well-rounded as a result.
5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
Divination, folklore, sewing, infiltration, melee combat, and disguise.
Nekou was drawn to divination from her earliest days she can remember, and it's most likely a remnant of her past's training. She's handy with a pack of cards (any kind will do) and a pendulum. Her love of folklore came following some horror story telling with her fellow grunts, as she studied Kanto's urban legends hoping for some new tales to tell. Sewing was self taught- she started by making repairs to her uniform, then her skills increased from there as she got comfortable with the basics. Melee combat is taught electively to Rockets (translation: Nekou thought fighting by hitting people with stuff was cool and decided to learn it, though it may go deeper than that), and infiltration and disguise are part and parcel of the Covert Operations department.
She's constantly searching out more of the lore of Kanto and surrounding regions, partly for her work with her department, and partly out of pure curiosity.
6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
Introvert at first, but if her trust is gained she can become an extrovert on a case by case basis.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
She can have occasional mood swings and existential crises, due to her lack of knowledge of her past. Most of the time she's cheerful in spite of this.
8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Suspicious. If they're superiors, slavishly respectful until she's gauged how they treat their underlings. She's not afraid to grovel to gain favor with someone who can get her in a better position. Or possibly murder her at worst.
New situations she approaches with a mix of caution and enthusiasm. She likes something interesting to mix things up, but not something that could lead to harm for her or those she cares for.
9. Is she more likely to act, or to react?
React. She's somewhat timid and only really does anything when pushed into it. When this happens, however, she usually goes above and beyond what's necessary.
10. Which is her default: fight or flight?
A mix of the two. She considers herself a fighter for making it through so much but at the same time she's just as likely to run from anything if she's scared enough, including her own problems.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Gallows humor all the way, and sarcasm.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
PTSD (from her past and from a particularly bad experience within Team Rocket) and she seems to be a little on the aspie side.
Occasionally when she's having a breakdown related to her past she'll be injected with tranquilizers to prevent injuries to herself or others.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
Her mindwipe and abandonment near Rocket HQ, obviously, her time held captive by Team Rocket following them finding her and eventual training and initiation, losing her partner to a vigilante while on a mission, and her being transferred to and ultimately heading the Covert Operations department.
14. What does she fear?
That she never discover the truth behind her past, and that anything bad happens to those she cares for. "Those she cares for" extends to anyone she owes a debt to. Some Rockets simply SAY they'd die for their superiors or Giovanni- for Nekou, who owes her very continued existence to the Team, this would probably be a very real option for her were it to come up.
Inversely, a part of her fears learning her past because after that, her life's purpose will be pretty much spent.
15. What are her hopes or aspirations?
To finally discover her past and have the huge burden lifted from her.
16. What is something she doesn't want anyone to find out about her?
That she talks big but underneath, she's scared of losing everything.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with her parents.
She doesn't know who they are.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
None known.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?
None known, again.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?
Team Rocket in general. The closest thing to a family she'll ever have. Her fellow Covert Operations agents are probably the closest thing to siblings she'll ever have- and she considers them such- and Giovanni is the closest person she'll ever have in her life to a father figure, as he more or less is the only reason she's not starving and mad or dead in the streets.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Her first best friend, Kaede, died of gunshot wound from an anti-Team Rocket vigilante while on a mission with her. They met as assigned field agent partners, and worked together for several months before her death.
Nekou still has flashbacks to the incident.
Her current best friend is Yasuka, the ghost who lives in the attic of HQ Covert Operations uses as an office. Yasuka was a princess of Kanto who died centuries ago from a poisoned cup of tea, and Team Rocket's Viridian HQ was built upon the spot she was buried. As revenge she haunted the headquarters. Giovanni's mother hired an exorcist to expel Yasuka's spirit but the exorcist was so incompetent he performed the spell to expel her in reverse, therefore locking Yasuka in for the next thousand years. Yasuka decided out of boredom to join Team Rocket, and is actually a good agent inasmuch as she can perform- for obvious reasons she can't leave HQ to go on missions.
The only ones aware of Yasuka's coporeally-challenged (the polite term for a ghost) nature are Nekou, who can see her floating as well as sense her ghostiness, and Giovanni, possibly due to his ownership of Persian (cat Pokemon are said to be able to sense paranormal beings).
6. Does she have other close friends?
The Covert Operations department. She knows them better than anyone else.
Yasuka- bio above
Asagi- computer nerd, fixes computer problems for a lot of the Team's higher ups. Programs stuff.
Ruiza- Avid gamer. A whiz at high tech gadgets of all types.
7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?
Her reserved nature makes it difficult to make friends with a person but once she knows them well enough, she'll befriend them if she likes them.
8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends?
They're one and the same to her.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once?
Single.
10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
In a relationship with Hitoshi, a captain she met on a joint operation with some of the combat units.
11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?
She really doesn't have any to speak of.
12. What does she look for in a romantic partner?
Loyalty, a good personality, willing to love unconditionally
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any?
None- she doesn't plan on any either.
14. Does she have any rivals or enemies?
Rivals:
Domino- yes, THAT Domino, and in the running against her as "most kickass Team Rocket girly girl". Domino is her rival in Rocket-ing, in fashion (she mocks Nekou routinely for only being able to afford replicas of the more expensive Lolita dresses she wants), in cuteness, and in general, in life. She's also her superior, so there's little Nekou can do to defend herself against Domino's barbs.
Yuki- Giovanni's secretary and that OTHER Rocket girl in the glasses. Yuki is Wendy's partner in crime and if Wendy's not there, Yuki probably is. Nekou's been involved in many a battle of wits with Yuki, often for key information regarding the boss's whereabouts. Nekou didn't initiate this rivalry- Yuki did, and her aim in life seems to be to
Enemies:
Wendy- the constant clerical thorn in her side. Nekou's existence as a department head means that Covert Operations is a real department instead of a dumping ground for random Rockets and that makes Wendy's existence as human resources director worse.
Wendy has been known to dump unwanted paperwork on Nekou and lie to her about its necessity as well as generally treat Nekou badly. Nekou returns the favor.
Yuki- Giovanni's secretary and that OTHER Rocket girl in the glasses. Yuki is Wendy's partner in crime and if Wendy's not there, Yuki probably is. Nekou's been involved in many a battle of wits with Yuki, often for key information regarding the boss's whereabouts.
Buson- responsible for a scar hidden under Nekou's bangs. Buson was one of the Rockets who found and captured Nekou following her dumping outside of Rocket HQ. She was beaten pretty badly, and Buson is the only half of the guilty party she recognizes. She both fears and despises him for what he did to her.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the Kinsey scale?
Straight, 0 probably.
16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her?
She's open to the idea but doesn't constantly think about it.
17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
She likes a good personality and a nonthreatening appearance in a guy. Turn-offs are rudeness and disrespect for women.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type?
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
Nekou is deeply spiritual but doesn't really put much of an emphasis on spirituality. She prays- she's not sure to what though.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
She's against killing unless totally necessary, due to her witnessing her partner die and a general disgust at the act of killing. She believes in defending those she cares for and has a strong sense of loyalty. She also
4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?
3. Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others?
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?
5. What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else?
6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?
7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is her favorite:
1. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Around 5'1", average, longish limbs and fingers.
2. How old is she?
17-18 years old
3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
It's irregular- when confident, she carries herself like she's in control, but when lacking confidence (scared, being lectured by a superior, nervous) she tends to shrink back and twitch.
4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Nekou is relatively fit- not athletic but able to get out of tight scrapes. She is farsighted and wears glasses to help her vision.
5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Klutzy when nervous but otherwise moves gracefully and in a relatively feminine way.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
Nekou has a geeky, kinda cute appearance- she's not a moeblob, but lets off a nerdy, girl next door charm, and presents herself as such most of the time. This appearance causes some enemies to let their guard down offering her an easy open in battles.
Nekou doesn't think that highly of her appearance, but she's not overly concerned with it- at least how others perceive it- either, unless preparing for official Team Rocket functions or other obligations, in which case she puts as much effort into making a good impression as possible.
7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Light and tans easily. She's usually pale given her uniform's coverage of her skin. She has a few scars here and there from injuries sustained on the battlefield.
8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
Brown, curly. Worn in pigtails with either red or black ribbons (depending on mood) while on Team Rocket business to keep it from getting in the way but down the rest of the time.
9. What color are her eyes?
Dark brown
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Her appearance was described early on in her time in Team Rocket by the commander of her unit as "doll like" and that's pretty accurate. She bears a resemblance to a porcelain doll- pale, spindly limbs, and a seeming fragility on the surface.
11. What are her chief tension centers?
Probably feet and hands. Nekou doesn't know much combat beyond the melee combat "programmed" in her by the cult and the basic combat taught to all Rockets but she can be quite handy with some basic brawling when in a tight spot.
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit?
Upon transfer to her new department, Nekou received the male uniform for that department owing to despite a female design existing, no uniform of the sort actually existed, since she was the first (living) female actually employed by that department. She modified the uniform to a more feminine appearance and cut and subbed in heeled black boots for the traditional flat boots of the male uniform. Occasionally she'll throw a hooded sweatshirt on top for days when the Covert Operations office is a bit on the nippy side. Her Rocket uniform is her primary clothing, for obvious reasons, but when off duty Nekou seeks an escape from her mundane life in gothic and Lolita styles, wearing outfits typically in black or other dark shades with lots of ruffles.
13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Nekou modified her current uniform to fit her body, and she values comfort, so yes. Her civilian clothes are equally comfortable, opting for softer petticoats and warm fabrics.
14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
As mentioned above, her on duty style and civilian styles couldn't be more different. Nekou's uniform seems to hide some of her vulnerable, easily shaken nature, but at her weakest moments it just looks a bit pathetic. In her frilly things, her vulnerability shows more clearly, but at least it's a more natural appearance to her and this is one of the reasons she was drawn to the gothic style- as a release from the stress of hiding emotions as a Rocket.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Black lacy panties >:3
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
A little between high and medium. Impassive, too- she's seen so much crap that she's lost a lot of enthusiasm in her voice most of the time. Show her something squeeworthy, though...
2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
Depends on her mood. When relaxed, she speaks evenly. When nervous, she'll end up showing it by hesitating a little and tripping over her words.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
None really.
4. What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
English
5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
When speaking to superiors she tends to sound more official, particularly if confident. If nervous she shows it in her speech.
6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
She's TOO GOOD- to the point her loud mouth and bluntness frequently get her in trouble. She knows not to slip out sensitive stuff though.
7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Nekou tends to be fairly eloquent, probably moreso than some of her fellow agents, owing to the Rocket scientists she spent time around in captivity. You tend to learn to talk intelligent after enough time around labcoats.
She can lose her eloquence when her guard is dropped though, and find herself at a loss for words or searching for the right ones.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
A bit of a mix of both. She's an avid reader but during her training and time as a grunt Nekou learned how to survive in a criminal organization.
She comes off at times as a bit naive, but it's owing more to her general cluelessness and aloofness and less a reflection of any actual intelligence on her part.
2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
Nekou doesn't waffle. She's good at making decisions on the fly and improvising as needed in a situation.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Nekou is the very definition of right brained, so she tends to fall on the intuitive side, trusting her gut. She's pretty much on the cynical side rather than idealistic, however, and this definitely colors the way she conducts business.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
School of hard knocks.
On a more serious note, it's a mix of places, including her cult's brainwashing (the stuff that stuck around after the memory wipe, at least,) the books she reads, her training as a Rocket, and pure life experience. She's fairly well-rounded as a result.
5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
Divination, folklore, sewing, infiltration, melee combat, and disguise.
Nekou was drawn to divination from her earliest days she can remember, and it's most likely a remnant of her past's training. She's handy with a pack of cards (any kind will do) and a pendulum. Her love of folklore came following some horror story telling with her fellow grunts, as she studied Kanto's urban legends hoping for some new tales to tell. Sewing was self taught- she started by making repairs to her uniform, then her skills increased from there as she got comfortable with the basics. Melee combat is taught electively to Rockets (translation: Nekou thought fighting by hitting people with stuff was cool and decided to learn it, though it may go deeper than that), and infiltration and disguise are part and parcel of the Covert Operations department.
She's constantly searching out more of the lore of Kanto and surrounding regions, partly for her work with her department, and partly out of pure curiosity.
6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
Introvert at first, but if her trust is gained she can become an extrovert on a case by case basis.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
She can have occasional mood swings and existential crises, due to her lack of knowledge of her past. Most of the time she's cheerful in spite of this.
8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Suspicious. If they're superiors, slavishly respectful until she's gauged how they treat their underlings. She's not afraid to grovel to gain favor with someone who can get her in a better position. Or possibly murder her at worst.
New situations she approaches with a mix of caution and enthusiasm. She likes something interesting to mix things up, but not something that could lead to harm for her or those she cares for.
9. Is she more likely to act, or to react?
React. She's somewhat timid and only really does anything when pushed into it. When this happens, however, she usually goes above and beyond what's necessary.
10. Which is her default: fight or flight?
A mix of the two. She considers herself a fighter for making it through so much but at the same time she's just as likely to run from anything if she's scared enough, including her own problems.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Gallows humor all the way, and sarcasm.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
PTSD (from her past and from a particularly bad experience within Team Rocket) and she seems to be a little on the aspie side.
Occasionally when she's having a breakdown related to her past she'll be injected with tranquilizers to prevent injuries to herself or others.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
Her mindwipe and abandonment near Rocket HQ, obviously, her time held captive by Team Rocket following them finding her and eventual training and initiation, losing her partner to a vigilante while on a mission, and her being transferred to and ultimately heading the Covert Operations department.
14. What does she fear?
That she never discover the truth behind her past, and that anything bad happens to those she cares for. "Those she cares for" extends to anyone she owes a debt to. Some Rockets simply SAY they'd die for their superiors or Giovanni- for Nekou, who owes her very continued existence to the Team, this would probably be a very real option for her were it to come up.
Inversely, a part of her fears learning her past because after that, her life's purpose will be pretty much spent.
15. What are her hopes or aspirations?
To finally discover her past and have the huge burden lifted from her.
16. What is something she doesn't want anyone to find out about her?
That she talks big but underneath, she's scared of losing everything.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with her parents.
She doesn't know who they are.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
None known.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?
None known, again.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?
Team Rocket in general. The closest thing to a family she'll ever have. Her fellow Covert Operations agents are probably the closest thing to siblings she'll ever have- and she considers them such- and Giovanni is the closest person she'll ever have in her life to a father figure, as he more or less is the only reason she's not starving and mad or dead in the streets.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Her first best friend, Kaede, died of gunshot wound from an anti-Team Rocket vigilante while on a mission with her. They met as assigned field agent partners, and worked together for several months before her death.
Nekou still has flashbacks to the incident.
Her current best friend is Yasuka, the ghost who lives in the attic of HQ Covert Operations uses as an office. Yasuka was a princess of Kanto who died centuries ago from a poisoned cup of tea, and Team Rocket's Viridian HQ was built upon the spot she was buried. As revenge she haunted the headquarters. Giovanni's mother hired an exorcist to expel Yasuka's spirit but the exorcist was so incompetent he performed the spell to expel her in reverse, therefore locking Yasuka in for the next thousand years. Yasuka decided out of boredom to join Team Rocket, and is actually a good agent inasmuch as she can perform- for obvious reasons she can't leave HQ to go on missions.
The only ones aware of Yasuka's coporeally-challenged (the polite term for a ghost) nature are Nekou, who can see her floating as well as sense her ghostiness, and Giovanni, possibly due to his ownership of Persian (cat Pokemon are said to be able to sense paranormal beings).
6. Does she have other close friends?
The Covert Operations department. She knows them better than anyone else.
Yasuka- bio above
Asagi- computer nerd, fixes computer problems for a lot of the Team's higher ups. Programs stuff.
Ruiza- Avid gamer. A whiz at high tech gadgets of all types.
7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?
Her reserved nature makes it difficult to make friends with a person but once she knows them well enough, she'll befriend them if she likes them.
8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends?
They're one and the same to her.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once?
Single.
10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
In a relationship with Hitoshi, a captain she met on a joint operation with some of the combat units.
11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?
She really doesn't have any to speak of.
12. What does she look for in a romantic partner?
Loyalty, a good personality, willing to love unconditionally
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any?
None- she doesn't plan on any either.
14. Does she have any rivals or enemies?
Rivals:
Domino- yes, THAT Domino, and in the running against her as "most kickass Team Rocket girly girl". Domino is her rival in Rocket-ing, in fashion (she mocks Nekou routinely for only being able to afford replicas of the more expensive Lolita dresses she wants), in cuteness, and in general, in life. She's also her superior, so there's little Nekou can do to defend herself against Domino's barbs.
Yuki- Giovanni's secretary and that OTHER Rocket girl in the glasses. Yuki is Wendy's partner in crime and if Wendy's not there, Yuki probably is. Nekou's been involved in many a battle of wits with Yuki, often for key information regarding the boss's whereabouts. Nekou didn't initiate this rivalry- Yuki did, and her aim in life seems to be to
Enemies:
Wendy- the constant clerical thorn in her side. Nekou's existence as a department head means that Covert Operations is a real department instead of a dumping ground for random Rockets and that makes Wendy's existence as human resources director worse.
Wendy has been known to dump unwanted paperwork on Nekou and lie to her about its necessity as well as generally treat Nekou badly. Nekou returns the favor.
Yuki- Giovanni's secretary and that OTHER Rocket girl in the glasses. Yuki is Wendy's partner in crime and if Wendy's not there, Yuki probably is. Nekou's been involved in many a battle of wits with Yuki, often for key information regarding the boss's whereabouts.
Buson- responsible for a scar hidden under Nekou's bangs. Buson was one of the Rockets who found and captured Nekou following her dumping outside of Rocket HQ. She was beaten pretty badly, and Buson is the only half of the guilty party she recognizes. She both fears and despises him for what he did to her.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the Kinsey scale?
Straight, 0 probably.
16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her?
She's open to the idea but doesn't constantly think about it.
17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
She likes a good personality and a nonthreatening appearance in a guy. Turn-offs are rudeness and disrespect for women.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type?
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
Nekou is deeply spiritual but doesn't really put much of an emphasis on spirituality. She prays- she's not sure to what though.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
She's against killing unless totally necessary, due to her witnessing her partner die and a general disgust at the act of killing. She believes in defending those she cares for and has a strong sense of loyalty. She also
4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?
3. Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others?
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?
5. What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else?
6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?
7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is her favorite:
1. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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