#she looks so bitchy so her role of being the mean girl fits perfectly

[firewatchings]

Taking it easy and just whipping up some ideas in CAS for Refractions Thank you to all CC Creators <3 You guys rock

[colorfuldream]

That's totally what's happening. Marina isn't dense enough to not know that she's going to be dissed. On top of that, it's a publicity stunt/makeshift drama for Deep Cut, OTH is in on it so they must have agreed on what's going to happen. In case it wasn't clear enough, Pearl herself says she'll teach them a lesson and ends up giving Marina the spotlight after her verse.

She knows. She knows what's going on and what makes her part even better is how bitchy her answers are —yet they're worded in such a way that it'll piss Shiver off, prevent her from using her comebacks to diss her, and look like a sweet angel who's being kind!

I mean come on, NOBODY says "I love your vibe, there's so much I can learn from your style" when the person in front of you calls your voice dreadful. Marina never says she likes her style, just that she can learn from it (as in from Shiver's mistakes). The vibe part is condescending. When being called a child and mindless follower (which parallels Frye's earlier diss!), Marina reiterates that she's simply learning from Shiver and being all "aw thank YOU :)". That's the most effective way to shut passive aggressive people down AND be just as condescending. Marina even throws in that the more Shiver keeps trying, the better Marina will get. The last part is her basically bragging that this is nothing and she can keep going for a long time. She doesn't need to say more since she finally got Shiver to break and be direct. That's enough of a win for her. Shiver looks like a bitch while Marina was seemingly kind and oblivious.

Marina is an incredibly smart woman. Her lines reflect that, they're insulting and work on every level. Girlie might be as socially clueless as they come but she knows what's happening. Also out of Japan, Marina was originally characterized as a bit of a mean girl at times. Even though, they've now course-corrected her character, it looks like they've decided to make her a little meaner again for the song —which fits perfectly and is a nice throwback for the OGs. And again, being nice and taking literally is the only way to deal with someone like Shiver.

But anyways, in-universe either the lines are scripted or they at least knew what each duo was going to bring up. We know they were already friends and that Deep Cut has to be careful with associating with people from Inkopolis. If Shiver and Frye were genuinely angry, it'd be an entirely different story. Even in this song, Frye is letting Pearl talk and brag, leading her into hyping up Marina. They're hyping up OTH and low-key opening for them with this! Marina's role in this is to be the bigger, stronger star that's shutting down two Splastlandian gremlins and proceed with her concert. Just like Pearl, she doesn't need to fight, her place is already established. No need to argue when you already have the high ground and the public by your side!

Shiver’s passive-aggressiveness flying right over Marina’s head has gotta be one of my favorite parts of the song ngl.

Shiver is written with the stereotypical Kyoto personality, where they use a lot of backhanded compliments and passive-aggression, which is why that is their style of “dissing”.

Marina, though, is far too earnest to pick up on it, and instead compliments Shiver. Babygirl you are so autistic

[minaminokyoko]

Captain Marvel: A Spoilertastic Review

Well, here we are. Our first female-led Marvel movie (unless you count Ant Man and the Wasp, which I kind of do because Scott was basically useless and Hope ran the whole movie like a boss, but too bad she ran the show on a dull, rushed movie). How does it measure up?

It's fine.

I'd coin Captain Marvel as good, not great. It's definitely a popcorn flick, in the same vein of Ant Man for sure in terms of where it fits in our giant pantheon of MCU movies. I'd rank it dead center, so slightly underneath Cap 1 and Thor 2, but above Doctor Strange. I think Ant Man is a good comparison for the tone and the enjoyment of this movie, although it does do more to characterize the main lead than Ant Man did for Scott Lang. To be fair, though, somehow they end up in the same spot for my personal rankings.

So let's dive in and see why.

Overall Grade: B-

Pros:

-Plenty of action. No shortage on that whatsoever.

-Lots of off-world adventures, for those fans who sometimes are annoyed that too many MCU movies are earth-based. We don't hit earth until about the halfway point and there are still some shenanigans then.

-The dynamic between Carol and Fury is a lot of fun. Larson and Jackson work off each other's energy very well and the banter feels fun and familiar without ever veering into any weird territory. Fury is just as effective as ever at her side, and it's before he becomes full on grumpy Dad Fury, so he's a lot less cold and it's fun to see.

-It was also delightful getting to see Coulson one more time, although it's a cameo, not a whole role as some of the trailers sort of imply.

-The female relationships are probably the strongest in the Marvel lineup, aside from Black Panther. Particularly Carol, her best friend Maria, and Maria's daughter. We don't see a ton of it, but it's just enough to put a huge grin on your face. It's very warm and endearing. I also like that Maria was not only a supportive best friend struggling to get over her loss, but she got to join the action as well, and it was badass. I really am happy with Marvel pushing forward to give black women more representation in the superhero genre. Too many folks think black women in film are only sassy best friends or baby mamas or Tyler Perry stereotypes. We love sci-fi/fantasy just as much as everyone else, and so I loved seeing two beautiful black actresses shining next to Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. It lends the film a lot of heart.

-Brie Larson is relatively decent in the role. She has some moments better than others, but overall, she did a good job. It never felt like she couldn't handle the work of beating some ass, and she sold me far more than Gal Gadot did as Wonder Woman. Which, yes, I know, it's unfair and kind of tasteless to compare them, but I have to note it since I didn't care for the WW movie that this is what I was talking about with film presence. Gal Gadot, to me, looks like a supermodel wearing a Wonder Woman costume. To me, she never embodied the poise, agility, and strength that Diana has in the comics or in the animated series. I believed Gadot more during the softer parts of the WW movie, but she couldn't pull off the action because she just doesn't have the presence. Larson does, imo. She carries herself in a manner that makes me feel like she can kick your ass. She has a stance and a stature that allows me to feel her strength, and it's in line with other Marvel women like Widow, Okoye, or Scarlet Witch.

-My favorite part of the movie is hands down the "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt scene. Oh my God. I was internally squeeing and singing along with the lyrics while she kicked ass. I was so delighted to see them perfectly use that song that I already liked in high school anyway, and it just worked so well.

-I also liked the montages of Carol getting back up. That is a really, really important image for the girls growing up to see. It's not about how many times you fall. It's about how many times you still get back up. That's great. We fall and get dirty and scuffed and mocked and hated. But we still get up and try again every time. Love it. It's very empowering.

-The de-aging looked pretty good. Jackson is tougher since he's gained weight since the size he was back in the 90's but they filled in his wrinkles well enough. Coulson's looked better, although I did notice just it a tad bit during the stairwell scene, but overall, I thought it was well done.

-Gosh, her costume looks amazing. I want it. I want to wear it for Halloween. It's gorgeous.

-The sequence of the Skrulls acquiring her memories was very neat and uniquely done. Kudos.

-THE MOTHERFUCKING FIRST END CREDITS SCENE. Y'ALL. I SCREAMED. I SCREAMED AND CLAPPED MY HANDS SO HARD I HURT THEM. OH MY GOD. SHE'S ON EARTH. THE QUEEN IS ON EARTH AND WE SHALL ALL BE SAVED. SHE IS GOING TO TURN FUCKING THANOS INTO FUCKING PURPLE CLAM CHOWDER WITH HER BARE HANDS FOR KILLING FURY AWWWWWW YEEEEEEEEEEAH BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. Ahem. Sorry. I am really goddamn excited about that tiny piece of Avengers: Endgame because Marvel and the Russos have been so fucking stingy with details. We still don't know the plot. We only have that 30-second Superbowl spot and the Sad Stark trailer. I was livid they didn't give us a final trailer in front of this movie, but I guess with it a month and change away, they're just banking on us frothing at the mouth wanting more. Jerks. But anyway, yes, this fucking scene is mint and I wish I could rewind it.

-Nick naming the Avenger Initiative after her was a great cherry on top moment.

-I fucking lost it when Nick started singing “Mr. Postman.” Deadass, I just started listening to that song about a month ago thanks to that one famous Vine where those dudes sung it acapella. I was dying. You go, Nick. 

Cons:

-This movie overall has a bit of a bland taste to it. It's most revolving around Carol. The problem is that I think they were too chicken to dive deeply into who she is and her personality and her desires because they were afraid the feminists would complain that they made her too soft, so they replaced it all with action. Which is fine, some people just want a girl kicking ass, but I think it did Carol and Larson a disservice by rushing everything and doing drive-by characterization. The dialogue doesn't stick as well due to the bland flavoring, for example. If you ask me who Carol Danvers is, I can't really tell you. I can tell you what she does, but not who she is. I regret that probably the most out of everything. This movie is a bit of a vehicle than a movie where we discover who she is. We discover what she is, but not who she is. She's kind of just every tough, stubborn, smartass female lead you could see in maybe an Avengers OC fic on AO3. She really needed more distinct quirks and likes and dislikes, and I really fault them for cutting out her life on the Kree planet. It would have shown us so much more about her if we knew what her Kree life was like juxtaposed against her original human life, and it could up the stakes and help them sink it, and give more immediacy and concern to the dangers she faced.

-The villains were telegraphed. Again, people ding Marvel for this all the time. It's because they seem to struggle with balance. Often, the villains are thin to cut down the running time by not developing them at all. It's a shame. I've always found Jude Law very entertaining and I think they should have given him something to work with other than Obvious Bad Guy Pretending To Be Good. It was so transparent, much like the bitchy sister villain from Incredibles II. He might as well have been twirling a mustache. I mean, any dude who tells you your emotions are bad is probably not on the up-and-up. And it would have been better to see him and Carol square off at the end in an emotional battle than for it to just be a cheap shot and a joke. But I digress.

-While there was a lot of action, aside from the "Just a Girl" sequence, I will forget it all by morning. I think they wanted the movie to have mass appeal, so a lot of it comes across as generic. The stuff that stands out more are bits like finally seeing what alien Goose actually was or some of Fury's quips and the bits with Maria's daughter and Carol. The action itself is serviceable, but I'd have liked it to have more flavor if possible.

-Not outlining the limit to Carol's powers. This is going to be tough lining up with Endgame because she's so god-like we're gonna wonder if she just bitchslaps Thanos and that's the end. She feels overpowered without the chip limiting her, so I would have liked them to give us some kind of idea as to how she won't just wipe the floor with him in retribution in Endgame.

-Nitpick: Nick losing his eye to Goose annoyed me. People called it. I didn't want them to be right, but ugh, they were. It was a bit too silly for me.

-Nitpick: They really didn't need to waste our time with the second end credits being Goose puking up the Tesseract. We knew he did. You didn't have to show it, dummies.

-Nitpick: Was hoping for some 90's era cameos from at least one other Avenger, but no such luck. Damn. What a letdown.

I had fun, and I am eager to see her fit into the rest of the MCU. And I am also selfishly even more interested in Kamala Khan someday popping in as the new generation of heroes. Please, God, give me Kamala Khan. I want her and my son Peter Parker to team up and be the cutest superhero dorks ever. But until then...God help us all. Endgame is coming.

Enjoy the sunlight coming off of Ms. Danvers.

Because it's finna get dark up in here, my children.

See you in Endgame.

Kyo out.

[diveronarpg]

Congratulations, ALYX! You’ve been accepted for the role of OPHELIA. Admin Rosey: It’s very difficult to delve into a character that has achieved such development in her own right. But in this very application you have accounted for this development, for this growth that Odessa has experienced in the recent months of Verona. While she had grown up as something soft and light she has been forced to take up the mantle of her father -- with the intention of being smarter and better than he could hope to be. And I have fallen in love with her all over again. Thank you for bringing our lovely Ophelia back to us again. Please read over the checklist and send in your blog within 24 hours.

WELCOME TO THE MOB.

Out of Character

Alias | Alyx

Age |20 years old.

Preferred Pronouns |She/Her

Activity Level | I’m going out of town Saturday and will be on a limited amount that weekend, but after that I’m basically free all summer long. I might have a few things come up now and then, but I’ll let you all know if it’s big enough to affect my activity.

Timezone | CST.

How did you find the rp?  | I mean I play a character in this rp, but before that it was brought to my attention by a bio I came across on my main blog.

Current/Past RP Accounts | https://valentinasgallo.tumblr.com/ is one that I feel like best shows how I would rp in this group.

In Character

Character | Ophelia

Odessa- “Wrathful”

→It was irony, they thought, that such a sweet little girl could have a name meaning that was the exact opposite of her disposition. It was a sign, others thought, that the girl they saw was merely a mask, that there was actually a snake lurking behind the garden she showed to the world. It was a premonition, the last few thought, that the girl they watched with her hands in her lap and eyelashes batted at every guest was meant for a life much more bloody than her family intended. Perhaps they all held a bit of truth to them. Perhaps it was ironic. Odessa, a visage of calm and strength, wasn’t a naturally wrathful person. She knew how to bide her time. She knew when to use her words and when to use her fists. She didn’t even know how to truly shoot a gun. How could she be wrathful? Perhaps it was a sign. Odessa was someone that was often underestimated. Pretty girl, quiet girl— most failed to see just how willing she was to be anything but that. She was someone that itched to be thrown into the fray; that wanted to see what her brother and father often saw. She supposed that did make her someone that wore a mask that hid a bit of spirit, a bit of fight from ever reaching the surface. Perhaps it was a premonition. No one could’ve predicted the fall of Alvise Vernon— least of all Odessa. Her father was untouchable to her. He was someone that could get thrown into a storm and come out the other side unscathed. His ending felt like her own, but in a way it also brought about a new beginning to her. She was free from expectations. She was able to make her own decisions about her future. Perhaps, in a way, that did make her wrathful. She always wanted that life, but why did it have to come at the cost of her father? Why couldn’t she become more without having to deal with the loss of a loved one? These questions ran through her mind often. The question that seemed to run through everyone’s mind, however, is this: will she harness that wrath or will it consume her?

Lenore- “Light”

→ Light. It’s what her family always expected her to be. They raised her to be a soft flame that gently trailed behind the inferno of her father and the wildfire of her brother. They had wanted her to be the sun, something ethereal that people worshiped, something blinding that people didn’t feel worthy to stare directly at, while her brother got to be shrouded in darkness. They wanted her to shine, and for most of her life she did. She spoke with an elegance that was hard to come by. She smiled with softness that would charm even the most cold hearted guest that visited their estate.  She did everything that was expected of her without fail. However, upon the death of Alvise Vernon, that light shifted. The gentle flame she used to be gave way to a blaze that burned brighter than anyone had seen. It wasn’t a harsh light, like the fluorescent lamps seen in a prison, but a more steady light than it had been before. She held purpose, drive, a goal that was bigger than just following her family’s plans. She became something more of herself. Perhaps it wasn’t what her family expected her to be, wasn’t the gentle light used to guide her family home, but perhaps it was what she truly meant to be.

Vernon- “Family name”

→Her family often brought a smile to her face. Lawrence, so fierce and protecting of her. Her father, always trying to do what’s best for her. Her mother, always teaching her how to be the best version of herself. Her family felt suffocating at times, but doesn’t every family feel like that? She knew that all that they taught her, all that they instilled in her, was meant to better herself and her future. Was it painful to have to sit back and bite her tongue while her father and brother discussed matters she knew well? Of course it was. Was it irritating to have to take a backseat so the males wouldn’t feel overshadowed by her? Of course it was. She would do it again, but that’s not to say she’d allow them to boss her around forever. Father was gone, and she was ready to avenge him. Gone were the days of being a pretty little flower on her father’s shelf. She was someone who was ready to get her hands dirty, to do the work she was barred from for so long, and there was nothing that was going to send her back down the path she obediently followed for so many years. She was Odessa Vernon, daughter of Alvise Vernon, and she was ready to show people just how powerful her family is.

What drew you to this character? |

Honestly, I remember looking at Odessa the second time the rp got released. I like characters that are soft but still hold some fight to them. I also like characters that are underestimated in day to day life because there’s so much potential that can come from those that many people deem as weak or incapable. Odessa was a good representation of both. She’s this girl that is loyal to her family, even if their ideas about her don’t always stack up to her own. She’s someone that’s much more intelligent and cunning than people give her credit for. I imagine she learned how to remain quiet and let information come to her rather than most people’s approach of extracting information by force. She’s just this brilliant, eloquent being that is ready to be more than just Lawrence’s sister or an emissary for the Montagues. She wants blood, she wants retribution, and she knows she’s capable of being as much of a powerhouse as Lawrence—people just need to give her a chance.

There’s a quote from Game of Thrones that I think fits her well—-“My skin has turned from porcelain to ivory to steel.” I feel like that captures her transformation perfectly. The porcelain represents her childhood. She was seen as a fragile doll that people had to handle with gentle hands. She was taught how to differentiate the salad fork from the dinner fork rather than how to shoot a gun or use a knife. She was raised with this expectation of being a perfect lady rather than how to be a good soldier. People viewed her to be this angel that hovered near the pits of hell, but she always felt like she had one foot in and one foot out of the place. The ivory represents her college years. She was free to grow without restraints. She was in a new environment, away from her old life, and this allowed her to really learn about whom she is and what she has to offer to the world. She got to experience a life without expectations, without being observed for any imperfections. She was allowed to harden a bit— not enough to truly change who she was, but enough for her to embrace the parts of herself that she often had to shut away. She was vocal, but not over the top. She was argumentative, but not to the point of starting fights. She was smart, but not outwardly enough to rub people the wrong way. She became a different person, but it all changed when university ended and she went back to a life of tender touches and bowed heads. Finally, the steel represents her after her father passed. She felt like she was released from a cage. She felt like a weight was lifted off of her shoulders. No more lessons about what it means to be a lady. No more being told to lower her voice. She was free, but that freedom also left her with a hollowness she wasn’t used to. Her father was gone, but she was ready to step up and be the woman that would keep her father’s memory alive. People say that was the moment that she fully stepped into hell. People say that was her undoing, but they would be wrong. That was the moment she went from a girl who could shatter at the touch to a girl ready to do more than shatter to those that crossed her path.

And I love that, despite the changes she’s experienced throughout her life, she’s not mean. She could so easily become this bitchy character that’s on a warpath, but she’s not. She’s still this person that implements all those lessons she was taught as a kid— she’s just added some more lessons as she went into adulthood. She’s still someone that is better with words than with fists, but she’s capable of protecting herself. She’ll never be that character that charges into a fight headfirst, but she will be that character that comes out of a fight victorious. She’s not someone that changed for the worst, not someone that’s hardened the world as tragedy falls around her, but someone who has embraced the pain and used it as a motivation factor moving forward.

I personally feel like I could do this character justice, and I would love a chance to prove that. I feel like I can bring a new life into her and make her more than just her bio. I know she’s not the total representation of a character that I would normally gravitate towards, but I just feel like I can do a lot with her if given the chance.

What is a future plot idea you have in mind for the character? |

Self: This is not your destruction; this is your rebirth

→She’s someone that’s grown into her skin after the death of Alvise, but I want to see if her new found freedom will allow her to float to the top or drown her in her ambition. She doesn’t have anyone to hold her back, not even Lawrence, and one hand one that is a good thing but on the other hand that can get her into all sorts of issues. She can thrive, become more than just an emissary sent out to negotiate deals, or she can fall, become someone that’s different from the girl she truly is. I feel like she’s someone that’s always been on a tightrope, and I’m interested to know if she’ll lose that balancing act that she’s held onto since childhood. I feel like there are a lot of directions she can go, and I’m interested to see if she becomes someone that others need to watch out for or if she’ll wind up getting into a mess that proves to be outside of her area of expertise.

→ I’d like to do flashbacks to her after finding out Alvise is dead. I enjoyed the bit in her bio where it said that his death brought on a feeling of relief almost, and I’d like to explore her grief process. Was it a five stages of grief process? Was it just immediate acceptance? I’d like to find out more about it. Maybe write a self para about her at the funeral and giving a speech about her father’s legacy. I just feel like death is such an interesting thing to write about because it affects everyone in a different way, and I definitely feel like it’s interesting in Odessa’s case because she loved her father but she did get a certain freedom from his passing.

→ I want her to become lethal. She’s not just someone with a light smile and a persuasive voice. She’s someone that’s extremely intelligent and observant. She’s someone that is gentle enough to get on people’s good sides but tough enough to do any dirty work that may need to be done. She’s this interesting balance of petals and thorns, and I want to see more of her thorns. We all know she’s taking lessons from Genevieve, she stabbed Rafaella, but what more can she do to prove that she truly belongs in the mob? What happens when she’s finally at the point where she can take someone’s life? Will she be prepared enough to actually go through with it? That’s what I want to know.

Lawrence: You were something solid to lean against

→Okay this is very specific but I want a thread where Odessa comes to Lawrence’s place covered in blood and he helps clean her up. I just feel like Odessa was raised to be this prim, proper lady and Lawrence was raised to be the one that’s allowed to get blood on his hands. I’d like to see them be in a position where their roles are switched: Odessa is the one who took violence too far and Lawrence is the one to pull her out of the shadows. They were raised with certain roles to uphold, but since their father is dead I imagine them floating into one another’s territory at least once.

Honestly I don’t know if Odessa knows that Lawrence is the one that killed Faron, but if she does I want to see her cope with the knowledge. A part of her would always aim to protect Lawrence, just as he’s protected her all those years, but another part of her would feel guilty for doing so. Faron was someone many people in the Montague mob were close to, and I feel like she would struggle between wanting them to get their closure and keeping Lawrence from any harm. She’s usually so well spoken, but if someone were to directly ask her if Lawrence had anything to do with Faron’s murder,  I feel like she’d get a bit tongue tied. She’s always had this internal battle of “Should I be the girl they expect me to be or should I be the girl I want to be” and that would definitely come into play with that secret.

Likewise, if Odessa doesn’t know that Lawrence killed Faron, I’d like to see her reaction to the news. She knows her brother is no saint, but to kill someone on their side is something that would shock even her. I would imagine she’d think about to the pain Lawrence felt about their father getting killed, and it would cause her to ask one question: why? Why murder someone so high up in the chain of command? Why do it yourself rather than pressure some Capulet soldier into doing it? She’s never truly understood her brother, been barred from completely stepping into his world, but this would show just how distant the two of them truly are.

Henry: You’ll burn for him

→ Again this is a specific plot, but I want Odessa to touch Henry’s scars. I know Rafaella cut him up in their interaction, so I want to see Odessa’s reaction to that. Her family tried their best to keep her world rose colored, so it would be interesting to bring an element of pain to her life, especially when it concerns someone who she considers one of her closest friends. I can definitely see her stroking the scars— never disgusted by them, but rather fascinated by them. She’s someone who’s never been allowed to get her hands dirty, who would be scorned if she arrived at her childhood home with so much as a paper cut on her hand. I just want these two childhood friends to look at themselves and see just how much they’ve changed.

→ I feel like these two share a lot of similarities. They’re both children of the mob. They’ve both lost their fathers. They both want retribution. These two could be a good team if they wanted to. Her, the silver tongued emissary. Him, the determined captain. They could work wonders together if they wanted to. I’d want to dive in deeper to see what trouble these two could get up to. Could they find out Cristian was the one to kill Henry’s father? Could they learn who shot Alvise? I’d hope the answers would be yes because I’d love to see how that plays out, but we’d have to see.

Orion: Your anger will eat you alive

→ I want Orion to get revenge on Odessa. She hurt probably the one person he actually has some feelings towards, and I wouldn’t blame him for hurting Odessa in some way as payback. I’d honestly like to see what he’d do to her if he got the chance. Odessa wishes to be lethal, but she’s not the most skilled when it comes to weapons and violence. I’d like to see how far he would take it when it comes to getting retribution because I know he’s not someone who shies away from blood and violence. This plot point is truly just me bracing for Odessa and her pain, but honestly I just want to explore a dynamic that’s not friendly in the slightest.

Genevieve: You were born a weapon

→ I see this dynamic as a mother/daughter type of deal. I feel like Odessa very much looked up to the woman during her childhood, and she definitely chose Genevieve as her mentor for a reason. She knows the impact the woman has on those around her. She knows that she can command a room without truly doing anything. Odessa was always taught how to blend in and go unnoticed, but now she wants to be seen as a force of nature. I see Genevieve truly teaching her all the tricks of the trade. These two have a lot to learn from each other, and I can’t wait to see how their lessons go.

Are you comfortable with killing off your character? | Definitely. Odessa’s definitely gotten herself caught up in some messy situations, and I’m totally down for them ending badly for her.

In Depth

In-Character Para Sample:

It had been three days since her father passed away. The news had flooded her with emotions. Anger for the individual that had struck down Alvise Vernon. Sadness for the memories that she would never make with her father. A relief that she didn’t have a weight bearing down on her chest any longer. A part of her felt guilt for feeling like she could finally breathe. Her father did nothing but protect her and care for her. He was strict, but his rules and regulations made her the woman she is today. The other part of her knew this was a good thing. He no longer controlled the jobs she received, the people she could talk to, every aspect of her life. She loved her father with all of her heart, but Odessa Vernon felt a slight joy at the thought of finally being able to be her own woman rather than the daughter of Alvise Vernon or the sister of Lawrence Vernon.

In childhood, her walk was light and soft. People would often compare her to a ghost for they never saw her sneaking up behind them. During her years at university, her steps were rushed. Eager to explore a world so different from her own, she practically rushed through those years with a thirst for new adventures and a freedom she wanted since she could remember. Now, she walked down the street with a purpose. Her strides were powerful, exact, like she knew the location by heart— and some might say she did. She often spent nights conversing with Genevieve. Odessa considered her a second mother, a woman who helped balance out the quiet agreement that her mother often conveyed. Genevieve was tough, a sturdy force that would take a storm to break, and Odessa knew that’s what she wanted to be.

She had never felt such adrenaline. She had never down anything like this. She was used to speaking when spoken to. She was used to being behind her brother. Now, everything was different. Her father was dead, her mother was grieving, her brother was angry, and she was ready to step up and be more for the family. She had to. She was tired of being told what to do. She couldn’t settle for a golden cage when she spent four years being able to fly free. No, she wasn’t an animal to be admired behind bars; she was a bird that wanted to spread her wings and soar.

Her fingers curled around the doorknob as her other hand firmly knocked on the door. She waited a beat, concern flooding her features at the prospect of Genevieve not being in her office, but relief replaced that feeling when she heard the familiar voice telling her to come in. She strode into the office, eyes connecting with the older woman, and said in a voice unlike her own,

���I want to be lethal.”

The words felt good to say out loud. Her shoulders visibly relaxed after the words were out— like there were pent up rage and anxiety from her time before this revelation. She watched her pseudo-mother, eagerness in her gaze, as the woman processed her request. Odessa hadn’t thought about the possibility of her saying no. She didn’t want to think about her rejecting the proposition simply because it would ruin that sureness she felt the hours coming up to this.

“Darling, you already are.”

A grin fell upon her lips. She slowly slid the door closed before turning back to the woman. Her brother may not approve of her actions, but she didn’t care. She wasn’t a gentle doll that would break at the touch of a hand. She was Alvise Vernon’s daughter, and she was going to prove that she can be more than just a puzzle piece in this war.

“Brilliant. When can we begin?”

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Odessa has a French bulldog named Penelope. She found the little thing wandering around the street near her apartment building and couldn’t help but take it in. The dog is rather skittish when it comes to strangers, but Odessa is slowly getting her to warm up to people. She’s very affectionate to those that she grows close to, and Odessa finds her to be the ideal companion after a long day of work.

Odessa studied political science at Yale with a minor in French. She knew she wanted to focus on a major that pertained to law and politics due to her father’s insistence that she focus on something that proved her worth in the mafia. She selected French as a minor because she had studied the language during her childhood and found it the most interesting out of the ones she took lessons in. she knows Russian would’ve better suited her for her family’s line of work, but she always held a fondness for the French (hence her choice of dog).

Odessa dated someone during her college years. He was a businessman’s son and Odessa gravitated towards him due to his capability of keeping up with her in conversations. Not only was he proficient in Italian, but he also was able to give her stimulating conversations (something that was surprisingly lacking in most of her college peers). His name was Beckett, but she had to break up with him upon graduation. She couldn’t bear to drag him into her family’s business, and she knew her father wouldn’t take kindly to a foreign boy being with his daughter. She still thinks of him, but she knows he’s better off far away from her.

She received a charm bracelet for her 15th birthday. Her father had given it to her along with the first four charms: a book to represent her, a mirror to represent her mother, a lion to represent her brother, and a gun to represent him. She grew so fond of the bracelet that she never takes it off. It’s always on her left wrist— even when she’s sleeping. She doesn’t know what she’d do if something happened to it.

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Thank all of you gorgeous campers for filling out our questionnaires! The results are below--while some of you may think these matches are not 100% Aphrodite approved, some are down to pure compatibility, some are more opposites-attract-esque, and some are just random because we think it’ll be amusing to watch. We haven’t only used the questionnaire as inspiration, we’ve had little birdies watching you guys interact too which helped us come to a decision. We’ll leave it up to you to figure it all out, though we are leaving a little message about why we have put you together. ❤

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Althea Graves & Finn Titus

❤ WHY YOU��VE BEEN MATCHED: 

We think you two will bring out the best (or worst) in each other. You’re both around the same age, and although Finn is much taller we think it’ll look totally cute. Furthermore, Sagittarius and Libra’s intimacy, communication, and emotion compatibility are all almost perfect. You’re both fond of alcohol in some way shape or form, and Finn could definitely help Althea come out from her shell while also ensuring Finn is put in his place. 

WHAT’S NEXT: You two will have a romantic picnic at Coney Island Beach. However the tide is going to come in pretty quick, potentially ruining the date (and your food) or making it better depending on how you deal with it. Furthermore, one of you will see someone from your past, whether your characters interact with them is up to you.

Annabeth Chase & Samuel Carpenter 

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

First of all, we know Annabeth is taken (even though that’s never stopped her before) but we thought these two would be fun to match up together. She fits his attractive need, and he’s one of the only guys taller than her enough to look good. We also think that regardless of Sam’s tendencies to be a bit of a dick, he could quite easily make Annabeth laugh if he chose to and he wouldn’t let her push him away. Cancer and Scorpio’s compatibility is also out of this world!

WHAT’S NEXT: The two of you will be going to the theatre to watch a production. Halfway through one of you will receive some family news that will make you leave the show, you can choose to end the date there or see where it takes you.

Chris Moretz & Rosie Woods

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

We didn’t let Rosie pick her match, so I’m sure she’ll be incredibly surprised to know that her and her best friend are ridiculously made for each other! Talk about going after the wrong sister, Chris and Rose fit like a glove. You both talk about unimportant things like they mean the world to you, you’re both into travelling and experiencing the world. Rose wants someone loyal, Chris wants someone who will respect him and laugh at his stupid jokes--well, the joke is on you two for not realising sooner. You’re both super into your family time, and your zodiac signs tell us that you’re the most perfect match. Hopefully this will be the wake up call you needed.

WHAT’S NEXT: You will go to a concert together, the artist is up to you. Throughout the night one of you will end up getting lost and unable to find the other, it may be a dangerous situation or simply due to the amount of people. 

Dakota Rivett & Piper Atwood

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

You’re both Sagittarius and so you’re basically two peas in a pod! Dakota wanted a girl, and we figured Piper has had enough of the male species. You’re around the same height which is usually a bad thing, but we’ve decided to look past it. Dakota wants a good friend who is hot...and we think Piper is both of those things. You have similar taste in music, and we think Piper could definitely keep up with you, Dakota!

WHAT’S NEXT: You two will be going to a restaurant where you will end up getting kicked out due to causing a scene from the bad service. 

Findlay Wolfe & Olivia Haart

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

You’re the same age, Taurus and Pisces seem to like each other and according to our sources you both share the same weapon of choice. Plus, if Finn finds himself funny we are certain that Olivia will too--and that’s what she’s looking for! Plus we’ve never seen Olivia be anyone but herself, so Finn could rest easy knowing she’s being herself. You both appreciate Tolkien and seem like a passionate pair. 

WHAT’S NEXT: The two of you will be having a movie marathon, however the power will cut out during and won’t turn on for another few hours. You can decide to end the date and rearrange it for another day, or choose to do something else that doesn’t require electricity.

Jinyoung Kwon & Kateyln White

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

This is one of those opposites-attract situations that we think will benefit the both of you. You’re both the same age, and as one of the shortest guys--and the shortest girl, you will suit each other perfectly. Katelyn’s confidence should rub off on Jin, who isn’t so confident and Jin’s kind-natured heart should definitely see past Katelyn’s ‘bitchiness’, as she puts it. And although she seems put off by boys who lack confidence, we think by forcing you two in this situation you may find that you like each other. 

WHAT’S NEXT: You two will be going to a carnival, however you will both get stuck at the top of the ferris wheel for at least an hour. Your date could have been going well or it could have been a catastrophe. 

Mara Beauchamp & Sebastian Cohen 

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

It’s okay, Mara--we think Seb is hot, too. Scorpios and Cancers definitely get along well and we think you guys will! We figure you both have shitty attitudes and so should cancel each other out when together--plus you’d make a badass couple. You both have interests in art, and the types that you fall for seem to match up with each other. And while Seb will never be trustworthy, he’s definitely the type you’d fall for, Mara.

WHAT’S NEXT: The two of you will be visiting an art gallery, where one or both of you may or may not drink a little too much champagne. You can decide what will entail, you can destroy the exhibit, cause a scene over a piece of art you disagree with, completely up to you. 

Matthias Vinter & Meghan Monroe

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED: 

Due to Meghan’s age, our options were limited as we didn’t want to push her off with anyone too old, but then we realised how perfect you and Matthias would be! We are hoping that Meghan’s interest in the Hemsworth brothers has something to do with their accent, and if so, Matthias has a sexy Danish accent to match. We think you two could really have fun chilling out watching movie marathons all day.

WHAT’S NEXT: The two of you are going ice skating, however eventually one of you are going to end up falling and hurting themselves. In the city, and surrounded by mortals, you will find difficulty in getting healed. You can have the character go to hospital, travel back to camp, or attempt to heal it in the city yourselves.

Morgana Lucas & Zeke Taylor 

❤ WHY YOU’VE BEEN MATCHED:

Taurus and Gemini are one of the most incompatible couples, but we think differently when it comes to you two. You have similar taste in music, both fond of electronic sounds, which is lucky because we think you guys could be electric. Morgan wants someone passionate and Zeke seems to be incredibly passionate about his musical talent. Zeke would hook up with Angelina Jolie and we definitely think Morgan gives off the crazy vibe that Angie does in her role in Girl, Interrupted...which is a good thing...obviously.

WHAT’S NEXT: You will go on a midnight walk around the lake. One or both of you is going to find themselves in danger and you must find a way out of it while not waking up Chiron or the harpies, unless they’re the reason why you’re in danger.