「 the stars are falling - marissa 」

[june]

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1. tags
2. werewolf info
3. slidey thing
4. q&a

[marissa]

[glow=black,2,300]*✧˚₊‧✩ MARISSA CASTELLANO ✩‧₊˚✧*[/glow]

tags — 9/2

[glow=black,2,300]GENERAL[/glow]
name. marissa luna castellano.
— marissa is latin for "of the sea".
nicknames. her most commonly used one is mari, though she really doesn't care what anyone calls her. even if it's something weird or questionable, she'd be alright with it.
biological gender. designated female at birth, identifies as female.
— she/her/hers.
birth date. july thirteenth.
age. nineteen. at least, physically. as a werewolf, she ages slower than a normal human.
group. san creado.
— newcomer.

[glow=black,2,300]IMPORTANT NOTES[/glow]
☆ originally came from a fairly big city, probably something like chicago
☆ guilty pleasure: expressing lesbian stereotypes in public settings (more so with clothing)
☆ shares similar quirks to that of a dog, although she hates admitting it
    — for example, if someone tossed something away, mari would perk up and her focus would solely be on the object thrown.
    — she's unironically good at making puppy dog eyes.
    — dogs always seem to be drawn to her
☆ capable of speaking english, spanish, french, and slightly broken german

[glow=black,2,300]PHYSICAL APPEARANCE[/glow]
werewolf. 100% health
☆ kind of small, only about 5'3".
☆ olive toned skin.
☆ dark brown eyes and hair. naturally, her hair is a little bit wavy.
☆ very strong jawline and long lashes.
☆ has a couple of scars, but most of them are small and a result of dumb childhood moments.
☆ clothing style is a bit all over the place. not in a bad way, but it's more like she enjoys trying different things.
☆ though, she still often wears jackets or things with long sleeves - never a skirt or dress, but mari isn't against them.
☆ multiple piercings on her ears. she has triple lobe piercings and double helix piercings on each ear.
☆ when it comes to accessories, she has a tendency to wear rings. sometimes she'll wear black hair ties as if they were bracelets.
injuries. currently none.

[glow=black,2,300]PERSONALITY[/glow]
esfp && gryffindor && dauntless && chaotic good.
main personality traits. adventurous / ambitious / assertive / clever / competitive / confident / curious / blunt / daring / easy-going / jocular / loyal / outgoing / passionate / resourceful / stubborn
disorders. none that are diagnosed.

[glow=black,2,300]RELATIONS[/glow]
parents. she has her mother and father who are both alive, probably living somewhere peacefully back home.
siblings. mari has a single younger brother who's about five years younger. despite their age difference, they're still very close.
sexuality. homoromantic, homosexual.
relationship status. single.
friends. nobody specifically, although mari tries to be friends with everyone. you could say her friendships are sometimes one-sided.
enemies. none specifically now, though she has had some petty ones in the past.

[glow=black,2,300]INTERACTION[/glow]
physically && mentally. medium && strong.
— doesn't look for fights. && would not kill.
self defense. marissa isn't actually trained in self-defense. most of the stuff she knows is purely instinctual. she isn't one who should be underestimated so easily, however. despite her small stature, she's actually pretty strong.
— weapon preference? considering she isn't actually seeking out any fights, mari doesn't really have a preference. if she had to have an answer, probably knives, just because they look cool. then again, she actually has fought someone and a single solid punch was good enough.
mention [member=2003]marissa[/member] or [member=1999]june[/member] when attacking
— attacks in #151B54
powers. amorphous, enhanced senses.

©dream

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☆ despite her rather small stature in her human form, mari is actually quite large in her wolf one. she's about the size of an epicyon (click for reference).
☆ in terms of numbers, mari is roughly about four feet in height (from paws to ear tips) and five feet in length in wolf form.
☆ when it comes to her pelt colors/markings, she's quite similar to this. her fur is mostly a reddish brown, a darker brown, and white.
☆ really thick and furry coat, enough to make her appear bigger than she actually is. she's probably something like this when it comes to her amount of fluff. she's the wolf equivalent of a samoyed w/ fur amount 
☆ she finds herself doing even more dog-like things in her wolf form.
— she gets distracted by and would chase after random squirrels and birds
— she enjoys chewing on things, whether it's bones, ice cubes, or an entire tree branch instead of just a stick.
— wouldn't admit it, but she'd appreciate someone giving her a gargantuan chew toy
— open to play fighting like a lot of puppies do. she'd try to beat you
☆ as most people know, dogs get sick when they eat chocolate. while mari is capable of eating chocolate, she has a lower tolerance to it than most people
— that still doesn't stop her from eating it though
— you could compare it to a person with lactose intolerance continuing to eat/drink things with lactose
☆ asserts dominance by staring people dead in the eye and eating dog treats in human form
— she often carries around little bag of dog treats just because she likes how they taste. yes, she's aware of how strange it is
☆ enjoys running and walking in wolf form. often travels in wolf form if she has to go long distances
☆ you could say she's a little bit of a dog whisperer? she can tell how other dogs are feeling and basic stuff, but she can't fully translate what an angry chihuahua is trying to tell her or something like that
☆ is capable of eating raw meat with a low chance of getting sick from it, unlike a regular human
☆ she tends to take naps at random, as dogs often do.
— enjoys sleeping in dog form sometimes
— bleps
☆ naturally born as a werewolf and does experience changes during the full moon
— opposite from stereotypes, she doesn't go berserk during the full moon. during that time, she actually has a lot of different enhancements that i'll decide later because i'm tired
— along with full moons, super moons, blood moons, and things of the sort also affect her transformation

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MARISSA CASTELLANO

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CAUTIOUS
SELFLESS
EMOTIONAL
FRIENDLY
TRUSTING
PLAYFUL
INTROVERTED
OPTIMIST
RELAXED
PASSIVE
BOLD

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RECKLESS
SELF SERVING
LOGICAL
UNFRIENDLY
SUSPICIOUS
SERIOUS
EXTROVERTED
PESSIMIST
ENERGETIC
AGGRESSIVE
SHY

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© LEXASPERATED

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Q&A:

Q: WHAT ANNOYS YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE?
A: "A lot of little things annoy the fuck out of me. But there is one specific thing that comes to mind." Mari lets out a little sigh and shakes her head. "One of my ex-girlfriends would take a shower, but as soon she stepped out, she'd start putting her clothes on. Immediately." The thought makes her shudder. "It's something that shouldn't bother me, but... aren't you supposed to dry off? Why the fuck would you do that to yourself?"

Q: WHAT WOULD BE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOU?
A: "Are you planning on getting me something?" One of her brows raises and she chuckles. "I love gifts. You could give me a handful of dirt, honestly. I'd be happy with anything, no matter how stupid it is. Actually, bonus points for anything stupid." She looks a bit more excited now. Mari loves free stuff. "Handmade things are always pretty cool. I don't care how shitty it looks, it's the effort that counts." She hums in thought before continuing. "I won't get offended if you get me a dog toy or something either. Throw 'em at me."

Q: WHAT KINDS OF THINGS EMBARRASS YOU? WHY?
A:  A smirk appears on Mari's face before she shakes her head. "Embarrassed? There's nothing that embarrasses me." Her arms move to cross over the other. "I don't have an ounce of shame. Shit just happens and I accept it."

Q: WHAT KIND OF WEATHER IS YOUR FAVORITE?
A: "That kind of depends on which form I'm in. In human, I like it when it rains a little. It feels calming, and then you know the smell of the air after it rains? I like it. But, in wolf form, it gets all muddy and gross and I don't want that stuff over me." A somewhat disgusted look is across Mari's face now. "Everything feels all weird and squishy underneath my paws and it's just nasty. So, I guess you could say sunny weather works best in dog form. Or maybe cloudy because there are also those moments I'm borderline about to have a heat stroke. It's not very fun."

Q: HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DIE?
A: Mari's brows furrow for a second before a smile makes way to her face. "What's with the grim question all of a sudden?" She laughs before pausing to think. "I'd like to go out in style. But not in a guns blazing sort of way." Her shoulders lift into a little shrug. "Did you know that there was a soccer player who died when he landed wrong on a celebratory backflip? Or that dude who had a piano fall on him? Or that-" She lists more ridiculous deaths before finally stopping. "Something stupid would be fun. Just make it memorable."

Q: WHAT WAS THE WORST INJURY YOU'VE HAD?
A: "Are you waiting for me to say something cool? Like bustin' my head open or something?" Her head tilts slightly. "Well, chances are, I've probably done that. I just don't really remember. Too many injuries to count." Though, judging by a smile that makes way to her face, she's obviously thought of something. "Have you ever played Monopoly with your family before? Because that shit gets intense." Mari kind of wishes she was joking, but she's not. "My brother accused me of cheating and tried snatching my money away with his grubby little hands. Did I cheat? Yeah, but that's besides the point. It's really hard to explain, so let's just end it here with you knowing that the little dumbass broke my wrist."

Q: IS THERE ANYONE YOU'RE INTERESTED IN CURRENTLY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THEM?
A: "Huh?" Although her tone is questioning, the expression on Marissa's face doesn't seem confused – just blank. "Well.... there is someone, but why would I straight up tell you? That just ruins it." She let outs a little huff of air. "Fine, I'll give you some small hints. She's a lot taller than me. And kinda mean. And she likes knitting. And reading. And I see her at the diner sometimes. And I know she likes blood soda. And no, her name is not under any circumstances Cat. Good guess though, I'll give you that."

Q: WHAT TRAIT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN A PERSON?
A: "Oh, that's easy! What I value most in anyone is honesty. Of course, there are some cases where it's okay to lie just to mess around. Hell, I do it sometimes. But, when I genuinely ask for your opinion on something, then I'd really appreciate the truth. I don't care if it's brutal. Chances are, I'd be happier that you're honest instead of trying to dodge the question or sugarcoat things. After all, if you have to lie just to spare my feelings, then can I truly trust you?"

Q: WHAT WAS THE HARDEST THING YOU'VE DONE?
A: "The hardest thing? Well it wasn't anything I did specifically." For once, her expression becomes a bit serious. "I grew up in a fairly small town with a bunch of other supernaturals. I guess you could say it was even a little bit like San Creado, except the population wasn't that small. Well, my family had to move due to some hunters coming into the area. So, adjusting to living in a bigger city was definitely hard. Especially having to suppress the whole werewolf stuff – it's a pretty big part of my identity. You can probably tell that wolves and big urban cities don't really mix well too. We definitely weren't the richest there, either, so we had to make due with what we could. But it was still a lot safer." Marissa pauses to release a little sigh before she smiles. "But it's all good now, right?"

Q: WHAT'S LOVE LIKE?
A: "That's... a very ambiguous question." Marissa's tone is calm as she begins. With a smile, she pauses for a second to think before speaking. "I don't really think there's one way to really define it. But, I don't think you necessarily have to be happy to feel love. It's when someone else's happiness becomes more important than your own. Their concerns become your concerns. You just have this desire to do whatever you can for this person... or people, depending on who you are. They're the person you open yourself up to. You tell them things you've never told anyone before, whether it's your hopes or your failures, and you don't need to feel afraid of judgement because they love who you are. You notice the little things about them, like maybe the way they walk or the way their lips turn when they smile. Things that would've never interested you are fascinating now because they're important to who you care for. The stupidest things remind you of them, like maybe a bottle of soda. You allow yourself to become vulnerable when you care. This person has the power to absolutely destroy you, but you trust them not to. So, I'd say that love is a very life-changing thing. It's amazing how a single individual can change your whole perspective on the world.