☆ Application [ Lacus Clyne ] : caelestis

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>PLAYER

NAME/HANDLE: Michi
PERSONAL JOURNAL: michilovesyou
ARE YOU OVER 16? Yes.
CONTACT:
Plurk: michisings
AIM: misachancute
Email: michilovesyoulots@gmail.com
OTHER CHARACTERS:

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>CHARACTER

CHARACTER NAME: Lacus Clyne
SERIES:
Gundam Wiki
CANON POINT: Post-SEED but Pre-Destiny
APPEARANCE:

Casual || Commander Outfit || Concert Outfit || Home Outfit || Cloak || SEED Default || Destiny Default

PERSONALITY:

Lacus is incredibly sweet and nice to everyone she meets without prejudice. While on an enemy ship, she tries to befriend the crew forgetting the boundaries of Natural and Coordinator. Even after the display of hostility a Natural gave to her, she didn't return it. The reason for her kindness is not simply because of her wish for pacifism (A wish she shares wither her father). "But your kindess doesn't come from being a Coordinator... it's because of who you are Mr. Yamato." She believes that kind people exist whether you are Natural or Coordinator. After all, both are human. It didn't matter how you were conceived. Friend and foe is the same to her --- even in the battlefield. Despite how easier it would be to simply kill the enemy, she is determined to fight while keeping everyone alive.

Her manners and demeanor is perfectly regal and lady-like. This is probably the reason why she was given the nickname, Pink Princess. This shouldn't come to much of a surprise because of the environment she grew up with. Her father is the Chairman of the PLANTs and member of the Supreme Council. She was very likely taught from childhood the proper way to act and converse.

Despite all the lessons of proper decorum, Lacus is known to show affection. Maybe she learned that if you were about to die any second, there was no room for being shy. She would give her friends hugs --- but she shows special attention to Kira. This is because she does love him. She was a little shy --- but she does kiss him on the cheek when she asked him to return to her. She is also very comfortable being embraced by him and giving him a hug while being surrounded by other people.

She was an idol singer and her personality is as calm and serene as the songs she sings. Like most idol singers, she sings about love but she also sings about hope and peace. For her, music can also be an instrument to touch others' hearts and bring up the hopes of the people. After the war during the first season of the Gundam SEED series, Lacus disappeared from the idol world though her strong influence still remained. She wanted to sing songs that mattered. "From now on, Lacus Clyne will be singing the song of peace"

At the beginning of the series, she was incredibly naive and idealistic. Maybe she still is but she matured as the plot progressed. Initially, it was difficult to determine whether she even took the war seriously or understand it. Her father had probably protected her from the war and kept her away from the ugliness of it. It was only later that she becomes more involved with what was happening in the war and takes a more active role in trying to stop it. Her experience in the Archangel may be the cause. Meeting Kira Yamato and watching the pain Fllay experienced by her father's death. It made her better understand how dire it was.

Knowing the danger, she joined her father in forming the Clyne Faction. Because she is sentimental , she visited the place where she had her first concert. She knew that it wasn't certain if she was getting out of the war alive. "In war, what are we truely fighting for? Sometimes it is hard to tell." Lacus is never really certain she is absolutely right. All she could do was fight for something she believed in and not waver. What she wanted was to protect and not kill. "Blame begets hate and hate begets more hate. When will it end?" To end the war, hate was not the answer. Even when her father and his people were killed, she did not hate the killers. Instead, she chose to finish what they had started and end the war without spilling more blood.

Despite her wish for a simple life with Kira, she knew that it was not a life she could return to anymore. Not when there was still a role she had to play in ensuring peace. That is why she decided to take an active role in politics and became the Mediator for Earth and the PLANTs. She proved to be a good leader while leading the Clyne Faction. She is firm, commanding and decisive when she has to be, qualities that make her a good leader. Durrandal called her, 'The White Queen.' He compared her to the game piece from a chess game. It was one of the strongest pieces in the game and shouldn't be taken lightly. It was probably why he believed it was important that she that she was the first to be taken down.

While posing as a leader, it is only when she is away from watchful eyes and in the company of people she trusts is the only time you will see Lacus bring out her child-like personality. She converses with her Haro and plays with the children. It is the only time she shows weakness too. She never cries in public, she saves her tears for when she is alone like when her father died and when Meer, a girl that shared her face and voice that means well --- but died to save Lacus's life.

ABILITIES:

Coordinator -

There are two more known genetic types in her world. Coordinator and Naturals. Coordinators are the genetically enhanced humans. Their looks, abilities and talents have been altered to be almost perfect. They are faster, stronger and smarter than Naturals. They are also immune to most diseases. Naturals are the other type. The unaltered humans. For years, these two have been at war with each other. People like the Blue Cosmos call the Coordinators "monsters." Many naturals feel threatened and envious of the Coordinators and they are persecuted and killed.

Her voice is possibly a product of gene manipulation, not natural talent.

However, they are still not perfect. Third-generation coordinators sometimes cannot have children. They become sterile. It is because unlike Naturals, it is very difficult to give them the genetic input for childbirth. The scientists of PLANTS are trying to find a solution but so far there is no cure for it. It is unclear if Lacus is a third generation Coordinator or not. But, she was engaged to a fellow Coordinator so it may be safe to conclude that there is a chance that they are Second generation.

Seed Mode - (Superior Evolutionary Element Destined-factor)

In both the end of the first and second series, Lacus's eyes dilated and a brief scene of what may look like a seed exploding appeared. This is the SEED mode, usually activated when the person's feelings are strong and at times may seem out of control. Most of the time, this happens in the middle of battle, after a severe trauma to the person's mind and heart or when the person has the great desire to protect. There is an increase of awareness and their natural fighting capabilities are enhanced. In the first Series, Lacus, Kira, Athrun and Cagalli had them. Cagalli is a Natural, so it is possible for Naturals to have it. Some theorized that the SEED mode is an evolutionary development.

POSSESSIONS: Her friend, Mister Pink. A round and robotic companion made by her friend, Athrun. Some of her outfits inside a backpack.

>PERSONA

MAJOR ARCANA: Please give us THREE Arcana you feel could suit your character. We will look over your app and pick the Arcana we feel best suits them. You may write out the reasons for your selections.

Empress Arcana - All Lacus could ever want is peace. She has experience taking care of little children and had gained very motherly qualities because of it.

For peace and the power to protect those she cares for, she would risk everything and this includes her own life. She would even give up her flourishing career to help others.

Lovers Arcana - Lacus loves people and when she falls in love, it seems she isn't afraid to say or show it.

She does try her best to fix conflicts between people and friends. To bring harmony in the group.

High Priestess Arcana - Despite Lacus's history in the entertainment industry and people's initial impression that she is a shallow idol, Lacus is a deep person and much more wise than people believe.

Even Durandal believed that Lacus was a dangerous presence in the war and likened to her to a chess piece and called her the 'White Queen.'

SHADOW: Your character’s Shadow. We are looking for creative ideas based on the flaws outlined in the app’s personality section. We want to see what issues will be exaggeration and how! You’re also free to include a dungeon design and Shadow boss design in this section as well. You can be as detailed and go as crazy as you like.

While Lacus was a singer, she garnered a lot of praise and followers. With her father's fame and her own popularity as an artist, very few people didn't know about her at the PLANTs. It is this same influence that made Durrandal need Meer Campbell during the second war in Destiny.

Inside, Lacus feels like she used this during the war to call people to their deaths fighting by her side. She always knew that by leading the people in the Eternal, she could very well be leading them out to die. At times, she feels like she was no better than a murderer, but she has no regrets of seeing those people die. She is a murderer that didn't need weapons. All she needs is her voice and influence.

Her dungeon looks like being under the ocean with a gigantic sunken Spanish galleon with the word, 'Eterno' (Eterno is Spanish for 'Eternal', the ship she was the captain of during the war.) on the back. Surprisingly, visitors can breathe under water. At first, the under water world seems enticing and something about the underwater scene seems beautiful. But it later becomes darker and darker. Something comes out of the dark and there will be a lot of beautiful singing. But something is hiding in the dark and it is not as beautiful as its voice.

The sirens in mythology lead passing ships to their deaths with their singing. Sirens are initially beautiful. Beautiful things that can get you killed.

More information about the mythical Sirens can be found here

Siren

PERSONA: You may choose to either use a Persona 4-available Persona (so long as it is not being used by a canon character) or deisgn your own. If using an existing Persona, please choose THREE Personas, one for each of the Arcanae you've selected in the MAJOR ARCANA section. Their movesets will be adjusted accordingly, regardless of listed skill levels.

For those creating their own Persona, it should be based on a mythological figure (the choice is yours, so long as it's not used in the Persona-universe). Its Arcana will be given based on the one chosen for your character.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a Persona available that matched Lacus's personality. Lacus and her songs had a calming effect like water. Her name is also associated with water. Her name Lacus means, 'Lake.' The name will be Lorelei from the mythology about the Rhine Mermaids. Lorelei also means 'Ocean.'

The abilities will be edited later if the Arcana is chosen. Information about Mermaids can be found here. Information about Lorelei can be found here.

Mermaid

Image from: Selina Fenech

PERSONA ACQUISTION: By which means would you prefer your character to acquire their Persona, if you plan on doing so? Current options are by shaking the gas station attendant's hand or facing their Shadow in the TV World. Please note that if your character wouldn't be able to accept their Shadow, the TV World option is not recommended. Also note that preferred methods do not guarantee the way your characters Persona will be acquired.

Facing their Shadow in the TV World.

>SAMPLES
(For panfandom apps, one of these must be set in the world of Caligo.)

FIRST PERSON ACTION, JOURNAL, OR PHONE SAMPLE: Caligo does not have one single network unlike many other games. It has phone calls, texts, a school and town bulletin board, and private journal entries (like we all know Yosuke used to write in middle school.) You're free to use whichever you see fit.

[ Personal Journal ]

It has been a few days since I first stepped down the train at Yasoinaba Station. Nothing has changed. I still do not have very clear memories of why I am here and how I came to be on that train. I was uncertain about getting off that train, but something drew me to get off here. It was certainly a strange and risky action. I did not know where I was and if it was a safe place to get off. Trying to remember what I was doing before I arrived here seems futile too.

Today was my first day in a regular school. I am not unused to being around people, but I am usually on a stage or platform. It is such a new experience and very enjoyable. I met some very nice people --- but I also began to learn more about this Inaba.

It seems there has been a lot of talk about a Midnight Channel. It seems like an urban legend and it may not mean anything, but I have nothing else to try. I am eager for answers.

I cannot say that I dislike this world, but I feel like a part of me is missing and that there is still something I left unfinished. I do not have a clear idea of what it is yet but I have a feeling the only way I will remember is if I finally do return home.

ℒacus ℭlyne

Test run (Hibiki Ganaha)

THIRD PERSON SAMPLE: Introspection is what we’re looking for. We want to know that you know the thought process of your character! 300 words or more is recommended, but not required.

It was just after class and Lacus was walking her way back to the Amagi Inn. She wasn't in a hurry to return yet today. Her shift didn't start until later, so she decided to take this time to really look at Inaba. The vast orange-colored sky looked very beautiful no matter how many times she saw it. There was something familiar about that sky and at the same time it made her heart ache in a way that she couldn't explain.

She cannot remember much of what she was doing before she woke up on that train, but she did feel that this place was so different from that world she left. Everything felt familiar and unfamiliar. She knows how to work a cellular phone, but on her first day she touched the screen of a television --- almost expecting someone to speak to her. It must have looked like quite a scene because people were watching her curiously, wondering what she was doing. Sometimes, she would watch the moon and wonder why she felt like she had been there before. It was quite a silly feeling, but it never disappeared no matter how many days past. There were also times that she found herself wondering why the stars weren't nearer. The oddest incident was probably when she reached out for the microphone while in the middle of a crowded mall and started singing --- a song she didn't even know she knew:

'The night is wavering in the water ---'

At the end of the song, she was only barely listening to the applause that time. She was too busy wondering what she had done and why she could sing that song. Despite how much she tried, she couldn't find this particular song anywhere in the internet. If it was not from anywhere in this world, then what where had she heard it before? Why did she know it?

She forced herself to shift her thoughts away from her questions. There were other much pressing matters to think about.

It had rained last night, so she decided to watch the Midnight Channel the people at school were talking about. They said that if they watched television at midnight while it is raining, you will see your soulmate. The girls in school had encouraged her to try it --- even after she explained to them that she left her heart back home. Unfortunately, at the moment she couldn't really remember who.

To appease her new friends, she waited until midnight and watched. Much to her surprise, something did appear on the screen ...

... it was a girl.