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Royal Blue Pearl
About
Royal Blue is quite literally the walking embodiment of a nerd. She has dark, freckled-covered skin akin to a night sky, small dots resembling stars surrounding her soft complexion that seems as if it was pulled together by delicate strings, weirdly shaped pink marks on her face, neck, and perhaps even other limbs, and soft cracks surrounding her waist. Her gaze is quite embracing and soft, entracing with curly porcelain lashes that give you a better entrance to her shakey scarlet pupils. No matter how vibrant they are, Royal always manages to soothe the panic it brings you.
Alongside from her previously mentioned physical traits, she has quite the absurd hair style. Straight that somehow descends into... curls? Whatever, let her style herself however she wants. Badly-cut bangs, a gradient of pink to blue; if you had paid enough attention, you'd realize this creation belongs right into an oceanic, semi-organic batch. Maybe it's those two front teeth sticking out that bring you that childish feeling or those constantly waddling heart-shaped antennas who want to pull you into their own hug. Though you must admit, the absurdly large black glasses she carries to aid her vision are quite a sight.
Lilia has never given off any menacing energy, rather a serene and mystical one. Like breathing fresh air, if you had to compare it to something. She seems to always stumble over her own words, trailing over the same thing plenty of times before realizing the loop she got herself in. Constantly fidgeting with her hands, looking behind her as if being chased, or even having the tendency to scream like a Cavansite when one of her friends silently approaches. Royal definitely isn't a fan of extremely big pranks due to being faint of heart and suffering through plenty of overheating attacks before letting out an awkward and forced laugh. If anything, you could compare her to a selfless older sister who wants nothing but the better for her allies, supportive and backing them up. Quite the fan of the concept of loyalty, strictly believing that promises mustn't be broken, otherwise you feed into a big betrayal. This also includes relationships, whether platonic or romantic.
Design
Notes
- Her antennas go wild when flustered. Twist. Scream, but in physical version.
- Royal has two front teeth sticking out, as well as a pair of rectangular glasses. She's embarrassed of it.
- Very soft freckled skin. Hard to pass by, but make sure to notice.
- Her pupils are naturally very small, yet dilate when near someone she loves or holds dear.
Personality
Friendly
Royal Blue can be quite the outgoing person if placed in the right circumstances, being able to socialize if not being blocked by her shy barrier. Her body languages shows a lot of her true feelings despite saying otherwise.
Clever
Remember that this gal here is a technology and research pearl! She knows her study techniques and tricks well, quite a few of them up her sleeve actually. She doesn't mind pulling them out if triggered hard enough, but as if that'd happen. Perhaps a soft tease toward your way after you do something embarrassing to her could prove this trait.
Sincere
Unless it is for the better good, you will never catch Royal lying. Even if you have a destabilizer pointed at her throat, she shall remain truthful to her friends and live up to her word. Die brave or survive like a coward. She already knows which one she's going to pick.
Calm
Oh, I'll tell you this, Royal can keep quite the calm composure if so she wishes. She's been through all kinds of stressful situations, including but not only limiting to: witnessing shattering, poofing, being brutally chased down, electroshocked, and more! However, when flustered hard enough, this mask can break and lead toward a lot of embarrassing desperation.
Polite
Will and can convince your parents for the both of you to go out. She can pull the best excuses, trust me. Keeping a very serious and formal profile around her peers, respected due to her knowledge in the literature and coding field, and also supplied by her kindness when approached. Sure, she can snap once or twice... But she doesn't mean it.
Sensitive
Ah. Well, every person has their insecurities, I guess. Royal's defect and low light density disorder is something she doesn't want to delve on, especially in public. The whole topic of her being harrassed physically and verbally is triggering. So unless you are close, don't even bother asking. Nevertheless, picking on other things will also send her in a state of panic, yearning for her friends' embrace. Looks. Traits. Mannerisms. She'll sob.
Careful
Before doing anything, Royal must plan. One time. Two times. Three times. Oh, this is the fifth time she's repeated this scenario in her head... Hm. Well, better safe than sorry is her dilemma! Regrets are very stomach twisting to her; doesn't even want to land her lips on it.
Diligent
Oh, she truly is a hypocrite on this one. Her main priority is others, not herself. Looking forward to doing everyone's work and fixing everyone's problems, Royal finds no time to herself. At first glance, she's quite organized. Look further into her head? Messy coding, glitchy memories. So yes, you can consider this double sided.
Mix-n-match
Humorous or serious? Depends on how tense the moment is. A casual Royal will slip out an inside joke or two around her friendgroup, looking to get a good ol' laugh out of them. However, they're a very nerdy ones. So she'll simply receive a side eye or a glare. Maybe one day, Trachy will find someone she can take her mask off with and enjoy true humor, no matter how embarrassing it is to admit. Corny joke to most, beloved to her.
Likes
Jellyfish
"I like jellyfish. When I was at the academy, this jellyfish pearl helped me finish an essay. She was so pretty, almost mesmerizing! She is my best friend. I have no friends. It's OK!"
Emeralds
"Emeralds are really cute! Because one helped me as well. I'm not sure of their name, but they were a staff member. Meh, I'll meet them sometime!"
Crystals
"Not gems! The ones that aren't alive, silly. I do not know why they're so comforting. Maybe it's this... vibe they give off. Familiar, yet, so far? I'll journal about that."
Affection & praise
"I just want someone to hug me and tell me everything's fine and that I shouldn't worry. Why is it so hard? Why do I have to think so much about it? I'm starting to lose hope on myself. Perhaps I may just... fix people's lives instead of my own. That'd give me a purpose, wouldn't it? There's this aching feeling in my chest that makes me pursue stuff that isn't even worth it. I know I can get replaced easily. I'm a defect, after all. I want someone to hold me close and stay there forever. No movements. Heart syncing. In silence. Just peacefully enjoying the moment, not being bothered by anything around us. I don't want to be left alone. That's my biggest fear. A black void. I'll never love how I used to love them. I need them back. But that's just a book trope, isn't it? I can't anymore."
Dislikes
Being Respected
"It is my duty as a defective pearl to only serve those higher up from me! Ain't that true? Hahaha. Okay, well, not as pathetic as it sounds, but y'know! It's not like I'm that submissive, anyway. I am strong, and I will prove it! You can, but I'd prefer we avide by Diamond's rules. Isn't that they like to do, anyway? Social pyramid, lalala..."
Friends Being Mocked
"That's not fair at all! My friends are much better than you. Sorry, was that rude? Either way, you shouldn't mess with them! You mess with them, you mess with I! And that's really dangerous! So avoid doing that!"
Gossip
"I don't like it. I think it's for dumb gems. If you wanna say something, say it in front of their face! But if my friends like gossip, then I guess it's fine."
Experiments
"It makes me feel bad. Even if it's for the better good, there's this sort of ick that brushes through my body. As if I was there before. I know I wasn't, but yet I continue to go through this star awful thing!"
Moodboard
Extra
Don't Fret, Blessing is Light!
Royal's coral scarf, tail, and antennas can glow. They have the unique ability to give out a momentary boosting blast of light, usually during three to five seconds. With this ability, she is able to provide energy to those around her for an extended period of time. This can range from confidence raise to sheer adrenaline. There's a small chance Lia will faint if in terrible conditions.
Soft Grace Upon Your Body
Royal's touch is quite soft, enough so where it seems a perfect-cut angelite is caressing your cheeks. If any gem is in danger, despite not being a medical assistant herself, she will not fret to rush to the aid and provide comfort. Depending on how close both of you are, Royal might even move your head under her chin, hugging you tightly. She's very affectionate, to say the least.
Clack, Clack!
For every good skill, there has to come a bad one. Royal, when triggered, spreads enough fuel to her body to the point that the collar around her neck tightens so much it feels it's closing her throat. This leads to shortness of breath, feeling empty-headed, and sometimes even poofing. If the situation is stressful enough, her gem can be cracked from the mere pressure.
Soul and Body as Light as a Feather
Because of her low light density disorder, Royal struggles with day-to-life. This includes requiring assistance when getting up, constant need of rest despite not even being organic infused, remedies (angelite tears or other sorts), and especially denial of emotion. To supress her own pain, Lilia subconsciously brushes those aside, too. And no matter how strong they are, they're quite a struggle to pin-point.
Trivia
- Royal's glasses get quite foggy often. So, she has to pause between conversations to awkwardly clean them up. It's the most nasty and uncomfortable silence you've ever experienced in your life. Avoids eye contact.
- Lilia is very weak to compliments. She loves to be showered by them, also accompannied by physical contact sometimes. A hug and a kiss on the cheek, y'know? After that, she's practically a breeze to manipulate. Although hold your horses, since she does tell everything to Lilith...
- Big fan of literature. Doctor handwriting level. Probably reads William Shakespeare as a past time. Reason? She spent a lot of years gulping all of those books down, so now she sounds like the ultimate nerd with her vocabularity and aced essays. She tries to be a geek with games, but she doesn't know WASD or controller settings...
- Trachy holds the nickname "Lia" endearingly. She doesn't know how her fondness of it started considering, well, the goofy scenario it was given in, but sometimes she thinks about it before sleeping. It rolls off the tongue. It's short. Nobody has derived so much from her legal name, either. Why, just... why?
Related
Threadfin Rainbowfish Pearl
To put it bluntly, there might be a small chance that Royal was terrified of Rainbowfish because of his appearance. Mean and scary, she repeated to herself, and I don't like that. But as time went on and Royal continued to observe, she realized that she was, well... quite a goof to be around. Sharp fangs, a playful grin, what else that could describe such an energetic personality? Perhaps walked down the hall once and accidentally bumped into him. Wished apologies and walked away embarrassed. Then it descended into her making sure to wave hello to him before she went out to do any activities surrounding sports, because she looks like she plays them. Don't get Lilia wrong, she didn't know his name. She was simply being a kind person. Rainbowfish, like many other pearls, was a background figure. But hey, maybe an overheating attack after being constantly harrassed can change your mind about that. She'll be forever grateful of his assistance in that scene, while also regretting that one line she said with a spiteful tongue. She didn't mean it, she swears she doesn't. She'll pay it back some way or another, hahaha. Maybe sharing her ultimate Rainbow Puppy Adventures masterlist will serve her? Yeah, Fin with an extra n would definitely love that. Oh, or maybe see if they can meet up somewhere to bake some muffins. They sound delicious. And by the way, is that a hair tie or antennas? Hmmm, how confusing! So many questions to ask, so many things to feel, yet there's no space for them...
Asterias Rubens Pearl
Similar to Finn, Royal believed he was a menace as well. He definitely did come out as one with his mannerisms, though, so you can't really go against her in this one. Albeit her strong fearful opinions on him, Asterias Rubens, or well, better said, Marine Star, took on a brawl after watching someone absolutely obliterate her heart. Pity? Mayhaps, but he'll never admit it. Now, he's one of the first four Lia comes to when in pain. He can probably be seen hovering over her protectively. Think of him as a strict dad on that aspect, hahaha. You're sure they won't bully you? You got your medicine packed up? Feeling great? Check twice before we go downstairs!