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Name: Kathryn McAdams

Nickname: Kat, KitKat (Only those she gives permission to can use the last name)

Age: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Birthday: June 10, 1992

Sign: Gemini

Gemstone: Alexandrite (traditional)

Blood Type: A-

Fav. Food: Pasta - Kathryn's partial to a broad range of pasta and will eat most types but her favorites are spaghetti and lasagna.

Hated Food: Seafood. If it comes from the ocean there is a good chance that Kathryn will turn up her nose. This applies to freshwater fish as well.

Hobbies:

Reading -- It is a solid guarantee that Kathryn will always have one book close by for times when there is free time to be found. Kathryn's passion for the written word started when her parents would read to Kathryn when she was a child. As she learned to read for herself the urge to expand her literary world grew exponentially. Instead of buying makeup and jewelry Kathryn spent her money on books. Kathryn's favorite genre of books would be Fantasy and Science-Fiction. Her collection at home reflects her love for the genre. Kathryn doesn't really have favorites authors as she will read anything within her two favorite genres of books. If she likes it enough the first time most likely it'd be sought out and added to her collection. She is a frequent visitor to the Destiny City Library and is considering applying for a job in the one place that feels like a second home.

Stuffed Up -- Besides collecting books Kathryn has a secondary guilty pleasure ... stuffed animals. Her parents tend to turn a blind eye to their daughter's ever-growing collection. Kathryn sees herself as a rescuer of abandoned stuffed critters. If there is nothing in the stores that catches her eye she will seek out stuffed animals from garage sales and second-hand stores. The animal must still be intact in order for Kathryn to take it home with her. Not all stuffed animals that she brings home stay there though. There are times when attachments must be broken and usually Kathryn will end up donating the toys to a good cause.

Nature Enthusiast -- The local flora and fauna fascinate Kathryn even though she’s been in Destiny City her entire life. There is always some new lesson to learn about the world in which she lives in and she strives to understand everything. To this effect Kathryn likes to take walks usually by herself into the woods. Usually she'll take along a book from the library on flora and fauna as a reference guide to what she might encounter. It is on these solo trips that Kathryn might decide that there is something worth taking home. Usually it'll be flowers that she will collect. Once she arrives home she'll preserve the cutting that she takes by sealing it in wax paper. There will be times though when she'll partake in an organized nature walk being hosted by different societies. The weather is also tied into nature in her mind. Kathryn will sit and watch a thunderstorm just for the sheer pleasure gained from watching the climate shift and change. It soothes her in a way that can’t be explained. No artwork of nature though adorns Kat's walls. She prefers to keep images that she finds on the internet stored in folders on her computer.

Cooking -- This is a budding interest that Kathryn is starting to grow fond of. She likes to spend time quietly amassing ingredients and putting them together in just the right way to create something delicious. As it is just a hobby she is growing into there are a lot of times that what she is trying to cook turns out horribly wrong. She will try to pick up pointers from watching cooking programs on television. Watching cooking competitions like Iron Chef however doesn't point out what one has to do to become successful. It only demonstrates how lacking in skills Kathryn is. So most times it'll be recipes that she'll find in cookbooks that she will try. With books there are easy to follow instructions. Cooking takes a lot of practice but Kathryn is determined to enjoy her future successes at the art.


Virtues:

Compassionate -- Caring can go a long way to improving someone's day. Kathryn firmly believes that the little actions such as a few thoughtful words or a kind deed can brighten anyone's day. Usually these words and deeds are used on those closest to Kathryn's heart - like family and friends. Although if there is even a total stranger that looks like they could use a little cheering up Kathryn won't turn away just because she doesn't know the person. This compassion of Kathryn's also extends to those of the animal kingdom - much to her parent's chagrin. If Kathryn finds a wounded creature she tends to try and care for the animal. Domesticated pet or wild creature - it doesn't matter. She'll give it her all to make anyone and anything feel better.

Honest -- Since she was little Kathryn's parent's have instilled the philosophy of "Honesty is the best policy" and Kathryn has this belief ingrained in the very center of her core. She prides herself on being an honest individual. If she finds a wallet on the street Kathryn will take it upon herself to locate the owner of said wallet. She doesn't return it for the possible monetary gain of a reward. She returns it because it's the right thing to do. It's almost like Kat views the world in black and white ... with a very thin line of gray in between. She seldom walks the line that borders the white and grey. Although she does fool herself from time to time by thinking that telling half-truths to someone won't be that bad if it is to protect someone she's with. Although after that has happened Kat will struggle with the morality of her decision.

Dedicated (I Need to Finish This) -- Assigned any sort of task Kathryn strives for nothing short of finishing it. Whether the task is a cleaning chore or homework she isn't satisfied at all until she believes that the work has been done to the best of her standards. This can tie into her “Forgetful?” flaw to a great degree. She will be so busy working on finishing whatever she is doing that she ends up losing track of time. Think of Kat's dedication for finishing a task as a never-ending loop. If she believes that if there is an error in her work she will go back and fix it - even if there is nothing really to fix. This creates new side problems and before you know it ... there is a really big mess and one frustrated teenager in the middle of it. Eventually she’ll discover that there was nothing wrong to begin with and quietly correct her mistakes before going on to do something else.

Flaws:

Obsessed (I want that!) -- As much as she wants to deny it - Kathryn has a bad habit for wanting things that she likes right at that moment. It doesn't matter if it’s necessary to own the item at the time she'll just decide that she needs it. Be it a stuffed animal or a book or something she sees on television that piques her interest Kathryn won't rest until she manages get what she wants. It drives her parents crazy at times. They don't understand where their daughter's obsession comes from. They have tried and failed to stamp out Kathryn's impulsiveness with no luck. Now they just often remind Kathryn that money has finite levels. Nothing really escapes Kathryn's obsessive nature - no person either. She will obsess over certain actors and actresses alike. However with obsessing over people it's a little hard to obtain them and this frustrates Kathryn to no end. It's almost seems at times like she wants to start a people collection. Of course she never will ... but the thought never really disappears.

Forgetful? -- Anyone who knows Kathryn fairly well they might be willing to admit that Kathryn is forgetful. Names, items, important dates: there is a good chance that Kathryn will forget something. For example, Kathryn will go to the store to buy groceries and either forget what she needs to shop for or she will have the list but forget the money to pay for said groceries. With forgetting events: be it one of her hobbies or something interesting going on in town – Kathryn is bound to be so wrapped up in the moment that she will end up being late as a result for something else. Doing household chores can even cause problems. She will be cleaning and then realize that she was supposed to meet her friends an hour ago. Her parents have given up on endless suggestions that Kat use a scheduler because she'll most likely forget to use it. The one exception to Kathryn's forgetfulness are books on loan from the library. She'll always return those way before the due date.

Thin-Skinned (Sensitive) -- Kathryn dislikes her shortcomings being pointed out. At times it can be very hurtful to hear what people might think of you. Kathryn is very sensitive to criticism and teasing. Whether it's her parents criticizing her over her obsessive nature or perhaps friends criticizing/teasing her about how forgetful she is - Kathryn will react in the same manner. Her attitude will turn defensive. She'll begin to get verbally aggressive with those that are teasing her. ( ie: telling someone to essentially "shut the f*ck up" ).

If that doesn't stop the teasing Kathryn begins to withdraw from the group in an effort to hide the tears that want to fall. At home, if her parents are going on about something, Kathryn will most likely retreat to her room and lose herself in one of her books and try to forget what she's heard.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Eyes: Round, Stormy Grey

Hair: Dirty Blond in color that falls in waves past her shoulders and usually pulled back into a simple ponytail at the base of her neck with blue and purple elastics. However she likes to leave her bangs free to frame her face (and obscure her ears)

Face: Heart-shape, small ears close to the sides of the face. (( Fair Complexion ))

Clothes: Kathryn has a love for denim. Jeans, jean jackets. It's all the same to her.

As Kathryn
Merric Hollinger - Couldn't find what he was looking for in a bookstore. I think I helped him. Nice kid.
Mystery Man (aka Jarosite) - Don't know who he is yet. Blue-haired, trench coat. He saved me and I guess I fainted on him. Who are you?

Tallulah Cowden/Sailor Europa - We were sharing an apartment together. She moved out. We went to the same school but never really connected. There is more to her than I originally thought. She's been through a lot in the past. And now ... well Tallulah's got a secret that I need to keep at all cost.

Braden - Met at Destiny City Library. Seems a little shy.
Benitoite - I met him while I was turned into a cat. He helped me find a meal when I couldn't find one for myself.
Athene - I met him while catified.
Tony Darrow - Might be my new boss if things work out at the library. :: crosses fingers ::
Gardner Presley - Oh dear. My "blind date" for Valentines. I don't think this meeting went well at all.

As Irkalla
will list soon, promise

Kiuchi - first DMS. Not exactly a friend.
Titanite - negaverse captain.

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Destiny Stars Hospital
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Rosary from Nurse Harmony/Disharmony



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