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Relationships: 9. She is 9. She doesn't think about relationships.
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Character's Name: Maria Ushiromiya
Series: Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Timeline: Before Rosa “kills” Sakutaro
Canon Resource Link: Maria!
Umineko itself~
Personality: On the outside, Maria is like any little kid; she loves candy and sleepovers, and gets ridiculously excited when shopkeepers give her a free soda. Her attention span is pretty short, but of course if she’s focused on something fun she’ll kick and scream if you take it away from her. Maria loves her mom and would do anything to make her happy, even if it’s just so much as greeting her with a smile when she gets home from work. She’s a very energetic girl, quick to call someone her friend, and is able to get along with anyone.
However, Maria has few friends. She has a strange vocal tic where she will constantly say “Uu-!”, whether happy or upset, and the kids at school shun and bully her because of it. Her mom hates when Maria says it (it was cute when she was 3, not so much 6 years later), and it often escalates into Rosa slapping her or otherwise screaming her head off. Maria doesn’t go out of her way to make friends, nor does she seem upset by the cold shoulder she gets from her classmates.
Maria is obsessed with the occult and witches. If anyone dares to say something bad of magic she will vehemently argue otherwise; for her, magic is a very real thing (she is a witch, after all) and her little kid stubbornness will make sure that you do too. She’s also very knowledgeable of the subject, particularly with the Witch’s Epitaph and the Endless Witch, Beatrice, whom she affectionately calls Beato. In reality, Maria is her apprentice, and this is where she learned so much. Undoubtedly though, Maria reads up on it as much as she can, and carries around a notebook filled with magic circles in her purse everywhere. Magic is her life, and it gives her a reason to be happy despite her family and social life. That “uu-“ sound? It’s a magic spell to bring about happiness.
That said, Maria’s life really isn’t pleasant. With her mom always gone or tired and cranky, she’s left to create her own happiness… and does so. It’s not that she’s unaware of it, but she definitely blocks out the bad as much as possible. Mama got upset for a reason Maria doesn’t understand? It’s okay because Mama apologized and hugged Maria afterward, then promised to take her out to dinner. Mama then forgets about the promise? It’s okay because Mama bought Maria a present, and work is tough on Mama. Maria’s the ultimate optimist; she refuses to stay stuck in the negative for too long, even if it means throwing herself a slumber party and wrecking her room. (Which honestly, could have been her throwing a fit, but she’s a bit of an unreliable narrator in her diary.)
There’s also a very… strange part of Maria. Occasionally, when talking about magic, she sounds like a completely different person. No more “uu-“, no repeating nonsensical phrases, and enter a troll. You don’t know what that magic circle means? Ha! How pathetic, can’t you read the Hebrew? Instead of sounding half her age, Maria ends up sounding like an adult and uses some pretty big vocabulary. It shows that she’s a lot smarter than she acts, though it never states exactly why she’s like this. However, who would believe a girl going on and on so eloquently? It might be easier for her to put on this façade of a sweet, unassuming girl.
Powers & Abilities: Maria is the Witch of Origins. Pretty much, she is capable of “giving birth to 1 from the Sea of Zero”. In not so confusing terms, that means she can create a soul from nothing and infuse it into a vessel. This power is actually extremely rare, something that witches lose early on in their training. Maria however, retains it, and when she’s older it will grow into an amazing power. As she is now though, it serves to turn imaginary friends real.
Otherwise though, Maria’s a normal little girl. If a bit creepy.
What items will they be bringing with them? Her pink purse, with some Halloween style candy and her notebook filled with witchy things (No really. Magic circles and stuff~)
Third-Person Sample: “Uu-. Maria understands, won’t go to that store tonight. Work hard so you can come home soon, Mama. Love Mama, love Mama,” Maria’s voice was slightly strained, but she still managed to keep a cheerful undertone to it as she set the receiver of the phone down. Mama was going to be staying late at work again, it was for an important client and the deadline was strict.
And so Maria was left home alone again. She lingered by the phone for a moment, staring… in hopes that Mama would call back and say she’d be coming home? Maria wasn’t quite sure herself, and it took Sakutaro tugging at her skirt hem with a sad, “Uryu…” to bring her attention elsewhere. That’s right, Mama never said she couldn’t bring Sakutaro with to pick up dinner! She giggled and patted him on the head softly, taking time to rewrap the muffler around the stuffed animal’s neck.
“Sakutaro~ What should Maria eat for dinner?”
“U-uryu! Mama wants you to eat healthy, so… try something new!”
As Maria pulled her coat on, she spoke with Sakutaro, debating on whether she should get something with chicken or pork. He followed her with earnest, tottering behind the girl until it came time to leave, at which point Maria gently put him in her purse and headed out to the convenience store. And, just like Mama had told her, she skipped the closest one in favor of a store she visited less. Mama didn’t like when the cashiers could recognize such a young girl repeatedly heading out by herself at night, though Maria didn’t understand why. When they knew her they would always ask about Sakutaro and say hello to him, then they’d give her special treats to share with him on the way home.
What Maria didn’t realize was that the shopkeepers were merely playing along with what looked like a little girl’s game of pretend.
First-Person Sample: [Tap tap! The video cuts in suddenly to show Maria tapping on the screen in confusion, brow furrowed. Such a strange device…]
Uu-? Can you hear Maria? [Tap ta-and the feed blanks out. She totally meant to do that. It takes a moment, but soon she’s back in action! …If looking a bit frustrated.]
Confusing. But Maria wants to have a sleepover, uu-! Play lots of games and eat sweets and stay up aaaall night. Gotta bring your own sweets though, Maria doesn’t have enough… Lets tell scary stories too, about ghosts and goblins!
Uu-… Make sure you tell Maria if you’re gonna come!
Backtagging: Please do!
Threadhopping: If it's IC, of course. Ask if you aren't sure.
Canon-puncturing: I'm cool with it.
Offensive subjects: No worries, I'm not easily offended.
IC stuff
Hugging this character: Go ahead!
Kissing this character: Well... she's 9. But you can xD
Flirting with this character: What is flirting?
Punching this character: She deserves it sometimes, so if she's harassing your character feel free.
Fighting with this character: She can't do much fighting back, but go ahead. xD
Torturing/Injuring this character: Ask me to be sure.
Killing this character: Ask please~
Sex/Rape?: No.
Using telepathy or mind-reading abilities on this character: Her mind is messed up, go ahead!
Relationships: 9. She is 9. She doesn't think about relationships.
Anything that shouldn’t be mentioned near this character?: Nope!
Character's Name: Maria Ushiromiya
Series: Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Timeline: Before Rosa “kills” Sakutaro
Canon Resource Link: Maria!
Umineko itself~
Personality: On the outside, Maria is like any little kid; she loves candy and sleepovers, and gets ridiculously excited when shopkeepers give her a free soda. Her attention span is pretty short, but of course if she’s focused on something fun she’ll kick and scream if you take it away from her. Maria loves her mom and would do anything to make her happy, even if it’s just so much as greeting her with a smile when she gets home from work. She’s a very energetic girl, quick to call someone her friend, and is able to get along with anyone.
However, Maria has few friends. She has a strange vocal tic where she will constantly say “Uu-!”, whether happy or upset, and the kids at school shun and bully her because of it. Her mom hates when Maria says it (it was cute when she was 3, not so much 6 years later), and it often escalates into Rosa slapping her or otherwise screaming her head off. Maria doesn’t go out of her way to make friends, nor does she seem upset by the cold shoulder she gets from her classmates.
Maria is obsessed with the occult and witches. If anyone dares to say something bad of magic she will vehemently argue otherwise; for her, magic is a very real thing (she is a witch, after all) and her little kid stubbornness will make sure that you do too. She’s also very knowledgeable of the subject, particularly with the Witch’s Epitaph and the Endless Witch, Beatrice, whom she affectionately calls Beato. In reality, Maria is her apprentice, and this is where she learned so much. Undoubtedly though, Maria reads up on it as much as she can, and carries around a notebook filled with magic circles in her purse everywhere. Magic is her life, and it gives her a reason to be happy despite her family and social life. That “uu-“ sound? It’s a magic spell to bring about happiness.
That said, Maria’s life really isn’t pleasant. With her mom always gone or tired and cranky, she’s left to create her own happiness… and does so. It’s not that she’s unaware of it, but she definitely blocks out the bad as much as possible. Mama got upset for a reason Maria doesn’t understand? It’s okay because Mama apologized and hugged Maria afterward, then promised to take her out to dinner. Mama then forgets about the promise? It’s okay because Mama bought Maria a present, and work is tough on Mama. Maria’s the ultimate optimist; she refuses to stay stuck in the negative for too long, even if it means throwing herself a slumber party and wrecking her room. (Which honestly, could have been her throwing a fit, but she’s a bit of an unreliable narrator in her diary.)
There’s also a very… strange part of Maria. Occasionally, when talking about magic, she sounds like a completely different person. No more “uu-“, no repeating nonsensical phrases, and enter a troll. You don’t know what that magic circle means? Ha! How pathetic, can’t you read the Hebrew? Instead of sounding half her age, Maria ends up sounding like an adult and uses some pretty big vocabulary. It shows that she’s a lot smarter than she acts, though it never states exactly why she’s like this. However, who would believe a girl going on and on so eloquently? It might be easier for her to put on this façade of a sweet, unassuming girl.
Powers & Abilities: Maria is the Witch of Origins. Pretty much, she is capable of “giving birth to 1 from the Sea of Zero”. In not so confusing terms, that means she can create a soul from nothing and infuse it into a vessel. This power is actually extremely rare, something that witches lose early on in their training. Maria however, retains it, and when she’s older it will grow into an amazing power. As she is now though, it serves to turn imaginary friends real.
Otherwise though, Maria’s a normal little girl. If a bit creepy.
What items will they be bringing with them? Her pink purse, with some Halloween style candy and her notebook filled with witchy things (No really. Magic circles and stuff~)
Third-Person Sample: “Uu-. Maria understands, won’t go to that store tonight. Work hard so you can come home soon, Mama. Love Mama, love Mama,” Maria’s voice was slightly strained, but she still managed to keep a cheerful undertone to it as she set the receiver of the phone down. Mama was going to be staying late at work again, it was for an important client and the deadline was strict.
And so Maria was left home alone again. She lingered by the phone for a moment, staring… in hopes that Mama would call back and say she’d be coming home? Maria wasn’t quite sure herself, and it took Sakutaro tugging at her skirt hem with a sad, “Uryu…” to bring her attention elsewhere. That’s right, Mama never said she couldn’t bring Sakutaro with to pick up dinner! She giggled and patted him on the head softly, taking time to rewrap the muffler around the stuffed animal’s neck.
“Sakutaro~ What should Maria eat for dinner?”
“U-uryu! Mama wants you to eat healthy, so… try something new!”
As Maria pulled her coat on, she spoke with Sakutaro, debating on whether she should get something with chicken or pork. He followed her with earnest, tottering behind the girl until it came time to leave, at which point Maria gently put him in her purse and headed out to the convenience store. And, just like Mama had told her, she skipped the closest one in favor of a store she visited less. Mama didn’t like when the cashiers could recognize such a young girl repeatedly heading out by herself at night, though Maria didn’t understand why. When they knew her they would always ask about Sakutaro and say hello to him, then they’d give her special treats to share with him on the way home.
What Maria didn’t realize was that the shopkeepers were merely playing along with what looked like a little girl’s game of pretend.
First-Person Sample: [Tap tap! The video cuts in suddenly to show Maria tapping on the screen in confusion, brow furrowed. Such a strange device…]
Uu-? Can you hear Maria? [Tap ta-and the feed blanks out. She totally meant to do that. It takes a moment, but soon she’s back in action! …If looking a bit frustrated.]
Confusing. But Maria wants to have a sleepover, uu-! Play lots of games and eat sweets and stay up aaaall night. Gotta bring your own sweets though, Maria doesn’t have enough… Lets tell scary stories too, about ghosts and goblins!
Uu-… Make sure you tell Maria if you’re gonna come!