Nicknames: Christa
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 20
Birthday: June 9th, 2001
School: Mayet University; Alumni of OLoD (on scholarship for Literature)
Currently studying history
Occupation: Student, Library Assistant
Hobbies:
- Reading -- Losing track of time should be a hobby with how much reading Christa likes to do. There are few genres she won't look into - world history, psychology, self-help, fiction, non-fiction, biographical... she has a little bit of everything in her modest collection. She's not above having multiple copies of the same book because science (and they may or may not be variant covers and/or signed. Shh.)
Collecting Stationary -- Despite it being 2021 and computers being in our pockets, Christa still likes the old fashioned pen and paper. In fact, she collects them. Special envelope sets, writing pads, various pens and even wax sticks and letter seals are all lovingly tucked away in her desk at home. She uses them to write herself, and her friends, notes and letters.
Research & Learning -- When she gets bitten by the curiosity bug, time goes down the drain as she starts falling down the rabbit hole of where does this type of yarn come from and what's the history of the Faberge Eggs? Given a research assignment at school is a gift because it gives her an excuse to troll through the library and/or the internet to find every last little interesting tidbit about the subject at hand.
Pros:
- Analytical -- Solving problems is something Christa's mind lends itself well to. She enjoys standing back and picking apart the problem bit by bit (as long as time isn't of the essence). She prefers to weigh all options carefully before making a decision, and the more important the decision, the more time must be taken on the options. Logic and forethought are her weapons of choice.
Calm Under Pressure -- Her personality lends itself towards logic, which helps tremendously when in stressful situations. This includes things like deadlines, important appointments and make-or-break school exams. Christa prefers to list everything out and keep two calendars (one being a copy of the other) to make sure every little tidbit is cataloged, defined and tracked.
Dedicated -- Whether it's to a task or a cause, Christa doesn't like to abandon things easily or when things get difficult. She would rather see it through to the conclusion. This can include simple things like school projects or essays, to community service, her duty as a senshi. It's a sense of accomplishment, moral obligation and duty that keeps her invested. The stronger those senses, the stronger her dedication. It's better to see things to their end rather than be left wondering what if?
Cons:
- Socially Awkward -- Being more at home with books than with people, oftentimes Christa doesn't know what to say or how to behave in social situations, especially spontaneous ones. It wouldn't be unheard of for her to stare, unblinking, while trying to figure out how not to blurt out the most random fact that comes to mind, regardless of appropriateness. She hasn't dated (no interest) and is very introverted by nature. She can't dance, sing or entertain, either. She might have the social skills of the stereotypical basement-dweller, but at least she bathes.
Self-Critical -- Failure is a normal part of life but Christa tends to take failure a little harder than normal. Whether it's a low mark on a test, the off chance she forgot to return a book, a social interaction gone awry or something serious like a senshi mishap, she ruminates on what she could have done differently. How hadn't she seen this conclusion? She should have known better, done better. Christa can get trapped in her own head, trying to parse out the other avenues she could have taken.
Hyperfocused -- Analysis can be its own undoing, trapping the person in unimportant minutia. Curiosity can get the better of a person without restraint. Sometimes Christa gets so focused on a book, she loses valuable hours that could have been spent cleaning her dorm or doing the laundry. She might sit down to write her outline on an essay and look up to see she's accidentally created three different drafts regarding three separate, but related, subjects. She might become fixated on a detail that, in hindsight, was irrelevant, like what type of car parked three spaces from the left of the science building on Wednesday.
General Appearance
Christa stands 5'8" in height with long, wavy, charcoal gray hair and cool brown eyes. Sometimes she wears her hair in buns on either side of her head or she'll wear it down, where it ends at the small of her back. Her features lean towards sharp versus soft and she doesn't get much sun. She prefers the "mousy librarian chic" of neutral colors, sweaters, long cardigans, dresses and skirts. She doesn't like to stand out if it can be helped, so she avoids bright colors and patterns whenever possible. She prefers modest footwear (although she wears heels if the occasion calls for it).