Name: Phedre DeCoure of the Manhattan DeCoures, before that of the Roman DeCouresNickname: Fae
Age: 16
Birthday: Dec 25th
Sign: Capricorn
Gemstone: Pearl
Blood Type: O+
Fav. Food: poached quail with a truffle-saffron demiglaze and a creamy porcini risotto and finished with roasted asparagus
Hated Food: hot dogs. Who would willingly eat those?
School: Crystal Academy
Hobbies:
Opera - She loves the Opera and has attended with her father for many years, since she was young. Family friends, even her grandmother, criticized him for taking her to such adult events so young but he knew she had the same heart for it he did. Even when she could not understand what was being said she loved the sight and sound of it, watching the pageantry unfold. She sees every opera she can, including so named modern "rock" operas, and studies them in her off time. She has yet to pick a favorite but she'll catch herself humming the scores every so often.
Singing - To coincide with her love of opera she begged her father for voice lessons. She has an impressive six octave range and is still training to stretch it further to seven or eight. Phedre is a diva in pretty much every sense. She can sing the scores she loves so much as a soprano. She is in the choir at Crystal and attends other singing functions that promise to amuse her be they classic or secular.
Language - To coincide with her love of opera Phedre has made a study of languages often used in the beautiful songs she enjoys. Having money for private tutors helps and so does a natural ear for it. This has left her conversationally fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin - the romance languages. She continues this education when she can taking courses via computer or practicing in the city at special events.
Haute Couture - Being from old money Fae does not worry about a thing. She loves couture fashion and will not wear something unless it's a brand label. Maybe it's a touch of snob in her or maybe it's just she doesn't know anything else. She'll shop at higher end stores and attend fashion events in the city. When it doesn't interfere with lessons she will fly to New York, Paris, or Rome for fashion week. She doesn't sew but she likes to dabble in design and will present those designs to Ama to make for her to wear.
Haute Cuisine - Phedre was raised with a love and appreciation for food. She has a glass of wine with dinner each night with her father (watered down, of course, as is old European tradition) and their home has an excellent five star chef. She is no stranger to the kitchen and loves to get her hands dirty making boeuf bourguignon or chicken with a buttered burgundy reduction. She likes to attend fine restaurants in the city and will attend cooking classes as well.
Virtues:
Generous -- Fae is very giving of herself, her money, and of her time. She doesn't mind working at charity events or lending an ear to a friend in a time of need. She likes to be active in causes she supports like Gay rights and Animal protection. She belongs to several charity organizations and even helps influence some of the decisions in that regard that her father makes. She also likes supporting the things her friends are passionate about and will help them in their pursuits however she can.
Humble -- Despite her advantages and her rich lifestyle and upbringing Fae doesn't think she's better than anyone or anything. She's just fine working in soup kitchens as she is shopping at Bloomingdales. She doesn't discriminate in her associations or look down anyone for having less than she does. She certainly doesn't rub in her own wealth in front of anyone's eyes (at least not intentionally).
Polite -- Phedre is always polite no matter the circumstances. She will not raise her voice and will perish the thought of being belittling or demeaning to anyone no matter their job or place in her life. Even if she feels wronged she will be polite through the experience (which should not suggest she is a pushover or not assertive, just not rude) until it is resolved. Any mean thought she has she will keep to herself with a smile on those pretty red lips of hers. No one got anywhere giving out vinegar, right? It's all about giving honey.
Flaws:
Diva -- Being without a mother has made Fae her father's princess. While he did the best he could with her and introduced her to many great ideas and habits he also spoiled her a bit more than he might have if her mother was alive. She was the woman of the house. This has caused her to like things to be just so in her world. She is never mean of tone but when something is out of place she is very no-nonsense and matter of fact about having it corrected and ALWAYS immediately. She will not tolerate anyone to do things the wrong way either in her household or in other facets of her life. She is the type of person to keep climbing the ladder, so to speak, until she gets her way. (from employee to supervisor to manager, etc) Her friends "benefit" from this need for control as well as she doesn't tolerate them throwing off her life, either, and will address them as she does anyone else.
Flashy -- Fae doesn't think twice about spending money. There's buckets of it, more than she could spend in a couple lifetimes in her family. She's never worried about money and while she is generous and will spend on other people she also does not bat an eye about spending thousands of dollars on herself at the drop of a hat no matter whose company she happens to be in. She also likes to talk about the interests she has and can name drop in conversation about the people she meets because of her advantages like Donna Karen at last year's fashion week or Emeril Lagasse at his too cute new restaurant opening. Can you imagine? This, as you might imagine, can give people the wrong idea and can also breed resentment because it gives the appearance of rubbing in her wealth and affluence when, really, that couldn't be farther from her intentions.
Manipulative -- Phedre happens to like being adored, thank you! She generally knows, or can guess, just what to say and how to behave to get anyone, especially boys, wrapped around that dainty finger of hers. She has no problem batting those baby blues and pouting those lips to be anything she thinks people want to see. She has the habit of stringing boys along in her love life while never committing to one person but always keeping them convinced she's ever bit as intent on them as they are on her. To her it's a game, fun, and she'll play it as long as she can.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Eyes: Cerulean blue
Hair: a nice rich crimson
Face: See Art
Clothes: See Art
