claraverdun

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✦ full name. clara elise verdun ✦ age. twenty-seven ✦ date of birth. july 10, 1996 ✦ place of birth. wilmington, north carolina ✦ gender. cis-female ✦ pronouns. she/her ✦ sexual orientation. bisexual ✦ occupation. art curator ✦ neighbourhood. midtown ✦ faceclaim. anya taylor-joy

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⸺   TWO   ,     INFORMATION .

Trigger Warnings: death, illness, car accident, abandonment

Clara, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, to an upper-middle-class family, embodied a mix of light and shadow. As a child, she balanced innocence and mischief, her spirit wild yet vulnerable.

When Clara was seven, her life took a sudden turn when her parents left her with her two aunts for what was supposed to be just a week. She felt a mix of anxiety and dread, particularly about her strict Aunt Eve, although Aunt Nora's nurturing presence offered some solace.

As the days passed, the tension between Clara and Aunt Eve escalated, leading to a heated confrontation. Distressed, Clara called her parents, pleading for their return. Moved by her distress, they decided to come back to Wilmington immediately. Tragically, hours later, a phone call brought the devastating news that they had been in an accident and had passed away. Consumed by rage and grief, Aunt Eve cruelly blamed Clara for their deaths.

After losing her parents, Clara was raised mainly by her strict Aunt Eve. The town gossiped about her aunts, labeling them as "the witches" due to their unmarried status and reclusive habits. Clara's life was marked by solitude and strict rules, with rare outings from her all-girls school. Despite the luxurious surroundings, Clara felt suffocated, yearning for a normal life, which clashed with Aunt Eve's control. Aunt Nora occasionally provided moments of relief, but Aunt Eve remained a formidable obstacle to Clara's desires for a conventional life.

Shortly before turning 18, Aunt Nora's health deteriorated, prompting her to reveal a shocking truth to Clara: Clara wasn't just her niece but her own daughter, conceived in a youthful affair. Nora had been pressured by Aunt Eve to give Clara to their brother and his wife who could not conceive. However, the reality was darker: Eve orchestrated the separation to keep Nora from her lover, deceiving Nora and Clara's father about each other's intentions, thus hiding Clara's existence from him. To this day no one in town knows about this secret.

After Aunt Nora's passing, Clara came under the guardianship of Aunt Eve. However, fueled by grief and newfound determination, Clara refused to remain under Eve's control. Embracing independence, she left for California on a scholarship, despite Eve's objections. Four years later, armed with an Art History degree, Clara pursued an internship in London.

Feeling a pull to uncover her father's identity, she conducted a search and eventually connected with him in Argentina, his hometown. There, he was a well-known author and a university professor. He welcomed him with open arms and Clara decided to relocate to Buenos Aires.

Clara's life changed a year ago when she received a phone call about Aunt Eve's illness. Despite their strained relationship, Clara cared for Eve until her recent passing.

Now faced with unexpected wealth and the family's legacy, Clara finds herself at a crossroads. She contemplates the future, torn between selling the house and starting anew or staying in Wilmington.

⸺   THREE  ,     PERSONALITY

Despite appearing delicate, she possesses a quiet strength developed through facing loss and solitude in her childhood.

Formerly burdened by guilt and sorrow, she has worked on it and now considers herself very compassionate.

Clara empathizes deeply with others but guards her heart due to past betrayals, leading to a tendency to isolate herself.

While independent, this trait sometimes keeps her from forming the connections she secretly desires.

She approaches life with cautious hope and enduring courage, finding beauty in the world while staying practical.

Clara embodies contradictions: soft yet strong, open-hearted yet guarded.

Despite being sheltered for most of her life, she maintains a sense of optimism and a thirst for exploration.

Curiosity is Clara's driving force. She's endlessly fascinated by the world around her, constantly asking questions and seeking answers.

In moments of vulnerability, her true essence shines—a mosaic of strength and weakness, sorrow and joy.

⸺   FOUR  ,     HEADCANONS

She's a very good student. Her aunt Eve was very adamant that she studied another language and she chose French which she speaks fluently. After moving with her father to Argentina, she also learned the language although she still feels she needs more practice.

Clara started painting when she was ten years old, and many teachers throughout her life offered her to showcase her work but her aunt never allowed it. It wasn't until she was in university that she showed some of her work.

Her favourite painters are Caravaggio and Monet.

Hopeless romantic although she probably would never say it out loud.

Graduated summa cum laude from Stanford University with a degree in Art History. She did a year internship at the National Gallery in London.

Loves Karaoke but she still hasn't found her ideal song. She usually sings Feeling Good by Nina Simone or anything jazz or easy-listening as that was the type of music her aunt allowed to be played.

She also loves classic movies, her favourite film is Roman Holiday.

An avid reader, her favorite book is Wuthering Heights.

⸺   FIVE  ,     WANTED CONNECTIONS

Childhood Friend: They became best friends when they were seven, maybe they were neighbours. Her aunt Eve never approved of this friendship because maybe she believed this person was a bad influence on her niece. They grew apart when Clara left for college.

First Love: Clara's heart stumbled upon him unexpectedly, igniting a crush that silently bloomed from the very beginning. Despite her feelings, she remained reticent, stealing moments for conversation whenever her aunt's vigilance waned. Over time, their bond deepened, yet the prospect of a formal relationship remained elusive. Clara pondered the idea of staying in Wilmington to be with him, but in the end, she opted for university. Since parting ways, they haven't exchanged words, but thoughts of him linger in Clara's mind.

Local Art Scene in Wilmington: Upon returning to Wilmington to care for Aunt Eve, Clara might become involved in the local art scene, attending exhibitions, collaborating with other artists, or even teaching art classes as a way to reconnect with her passion and build new connections in her hometown.

Rivalry: Their interactions crackled with an unspoken animosity, each encounter a battleground of subtle snubs and veiled jabs.

Date gone wrong: Maybe they met on a dating app, and agreed to go out but it was a disaster. It could have been because there was no chemistry or because everything that could have gone wrong went wrong.

Confidant: This person listens without judgment, offers valuable insights and advice, and stands by Clara through life's challenges. They create a safe space for Clara to share her deepest fears, regrets, and aspirations, helping her navigate her past traumas and present struggles with resilience and courage.

Real Estate Agent: They are helping her with the family house as she is debating whether to sell or maybe buy another place.

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