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Eclair Express: Clara

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:iconeclairexpress:
capital letters are dead 2 me
i have not written an app in forever...


name claramae salazar (doesn't go by this name though)
alias clara
sex female
age 26
species human
height/weight 5'10" // 159 lbs
job news station lead (management & organization for the most part)
birthday summer 24th

"Oh, wow... could I really have this? I don't know why you'd give me such a nice gift, but thanks a lot!"
loved gifts rare fish, raw fish (ie. sashimi), fish & chips, prawn curry, light energizer

"For me? Hehe, I actually like this a lot! Thank you!"
liked gifts seafood dishes, barbeque set, maple smoked bacon, cup of coffee, disposable camera, fishing rod (+ related items)

"Errr... For me? ...actually, my hands are full so why don't you just hold onto that?"
disliked gifts dresses, flowers (being given as gifts), rodents, tea (dried leaves or steeped)

"You wouldn't give me something like that, would you? Did you want to buy an advertising time slot if you want to get rid of it so badly?"
hated gifts failed dishes, salads, raw vegetables

personality
Cheerful and full of energy, Clara is the kind of person who really flourishes when she's around other people. A twinkle in her eye and a mischievous smile on her face, she's always busy thinking of fun things to do. She prefers to keep busy, and is always eager to take on new tasks and projects- as long as it has potential, she'll be open to listen to any idea! If you need help, you can ask her and expect a positive response. It's unclear how she manages to keep up with the amount of work she likes to have on her plate, but she always manages (might be related to the amount of coffee/energizers she consumes...). She's a real go-getter and is quick to adapt when things go wrong, usually in a way that makes things turn out even better than before. Being something of a natural leader, she looks out for people around her and makes sure to instill the same passion she's got for her work in them.

That being said, she's obviously a workaholic, and lives a rather unhealthy lifestyle...living alone, she doesn't bother to clean up around the house much- especially if she's only there to sleep. She gets quite restless and anxious when there's no work to be done, and she dislikes sharing her more vulnerable side with others when she's stressing, so why not just bury those feelings with work? It's the reason why she always takes on more work than she has time for- it's good to be busy! While she attempts to be empathetic, she lacks delicacy- nothing makes her sweat more than trying to comfort someone (particularly high strung people!). In those times, she has a tendency to say all the wrong things. While she's an extrovert, she prefers to keep some distance emotionally between herself and others- she doesn't like getting tangled with others' business more than she needs to be.

While Clara's not the type to hold grudges, she does have an explosive personality when angered- to the point of destructive (she'll try not to break anything...). And although she prefers to keep emotional distance, she has no problem being all buddy-buddy physically, so don't be too weirded out if you get pulled into a hug all of a sudden when she's pleased!

The girl's easily inspired, so beware if you tell her your secrets or tragic backstory. You may see it spun into the main plot of Toffee Town's next drama series (don't worry, she'll change all the names)!

history
Born as the 2nd daughter to an incredibly traditional family, Clara's parents had already planned her whole life out when she was just a baby. But following the children are meant to be seen, not heard rule never came easily to her, and by the time she was in elementary her parents had grown worn of coming to the school to discuss her misbehavior with the principal (she liked picking fights). Believing it was a phase and obviously not due to the oppression at home, they sent her away that summer to live with her uncle (mother's younger brother). It was meant to be some sort of punishment where she could think about the consequences of her actions (while the family went on vacation).

Clara's uncle was an unmarried fishmonger- he lived in a small rented house with one other man who had divorced recently (his child was around Clara's age). He had little experience with kids besides the occasional board game with his housemate's son, but he wanted to be the 'cool' uncle. However, there was a problem- there was literally nothing to do in their small town, and what kid would want to spend time around a bunch of smelly fish! Luckily, his housemate happened to be part of a film crew, and that summer they were filming in a lot nearby. So as per the uncle's request, the two kids were brought to the set to watch. She was entranced by all their props and equipment, and how passionate all the actors were in their scenes! They worked so hard, and there was so much going on! In particular, the main character (an aquatic hybrid who was a teenager at the time) really stole the show... and Clara was even more surprised that he came over to chat afterwards! (well, it started with, 'where did the kids come from?')

The hybrid actor explained things were tougher on them because they were hybrids, but they had to do their best so their voices could be heard. Sure, there were films about hybrids and people watched them, but films by hybrids? There was still a lot of work to be done there. That was his goal- to make their films good enough for people to look past who they were made by and starred, and to just enjoy them through and through. After the movie was released the year after, Clara went to watch it. Though it was far from a box office hit, she thought it was one of the best things she'd ever seen. Inspired by his words, and the messages a film could instill, Clara decided she wanted to do the same thing- but not as an actor, but more of a content creator. She wanted to create stories that could instill the same powerful emotions in the viewers. The summers after this, she continued going to her uncle's home in the summer and getting all the neighborhood kids to participate in small skits. You had to start somewhere, after all!

After finishing high school, Clara had a fight with her parents about their plans for her post-secondary education and broke it off with them. With her uncle's support, she went off to study film instead. Over the years, she completed many small projects as various roles, but none really took off. She worked side jobs to make it happen, but time passed and she still hadn't gotten anywhere. Finished her latest project and somewhat burned out, she got a job at the new station in Citrus City. It was boring work but it put food on the table, and she figured the experience might count for something eventually. One day, her boss approached her with an opportunity. A town up in the mountains had recently gained a real name for itself- Toffee Town was its name. Let's give them a channel. There could be a real goldmine there, he said! Why don't you go see what these locals have been up to to have caused such a stir! Do whatever you like, but keep the ratings up!

A new place to explore and new material to work with. Maybe this was the opportunity she'd been waiting for to make it big...a tiny mountain village sounded like a dull gig, but you could always create excitement. Plus, it had a real air of mystery to it, didn't it? Rejuvenated, she and Mallow headed out to Toffee Town to scout for talent!

additional info
Mallow the wooly is her coworker, not pet. The boss at the tv station in Citrus City found him wandering around one day outside, and decided to take him in. Though no one can be sure, it seems the wooly intends to learn the secrets of showbiz and bring television to monsterkind- at least, that's what Clara thinks. The name 'Mallow' (from Marshmallow) was given to him by the boss, and he doesn't seem to mind being called it. Mallow would prefer to do things like operate equipment or act, but he's usually the water/errand boy (he's tried filming before, but he's a little too short...). Clara's gotten pretty good at interpreting his actions. The wooly is smart for a monster but very impressionable. Clara got him a hat so they can match!
◊ Skilled in hand-to-hand combat. Initially it was merely for self defense, but she's picked up a couple of other things since then.
◊ Is stronger than she realizes, a hearty slap on the back can send someone reeling.
◊ Hat is a precious gift from her idol, she wears it as something of a lucky charm. Same with the photograph, she keeps it on her night table. She has a little idol crush on him...watches all his films.
◊ If you introduce yourself with a last name, she'll use it. If the name is too long or hard to pronounce, expect a nickname.
◊ Only uses her full name for legal matters, it's Clara to everyone else.
◊ Exchanges letters with her sister sometimes to keep up with how things are at home, but otherwise does not contact her family at all.
◊ Has some self confidence issues about how she looks, you'll probably never see her getting dolled up until that's resolved (it just makes her uncomfortable)... She prefers to keep the spotlight away from herself.
◊ While dramas & adventures are her favourites, she enjoys programs like reality tv or seeing how people react to certain things. She loves the surprise element- you can't capture true terror emotion unless it's real, after all...
◊ Reading and fishing are the only 'relaxing' activities she enjoys; the latter mainly because she loves the taste of fish...
◊ Friendly with hybrids (uncle's housemate + son were both hybrids, as well as most of their crew)
◊ She can appreciate a dangerous situation :J

roleplay availability
lit> forums
script / hc > discord (arcanium#4490) / twitter / da or stash comments

note that I work full time (9-10 hour work days on weekdays) so replies are incredibly sporadic OTL

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Yelsah's avatar
//weeps// I love her, I feel like her and Ilinca might destroy things though if they got together for some fun //chokes//

Also Mallow is adorbs~