[hider=Alex] [center][IMG=300x150]https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/64c4034d-9a7d-4f18-9364-396872f6944b/dgfmw6d-55f8abad-dcf0-467f-82bb-840ec6cc5dd3.png/v1/fill/w_776,h_1030,q_70,strp/casual_by_aiqoz_dgfmw6d-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.QrwhihOMMqlJUeK5wOWXiDuBHGTDvm-gcq2toiKfF24[/img][/center] [center][url=https://www.deviantart.com/aiqoz/art/Casual-993721189]Source[/url][/center] [b]Name:[/b] Alexandra ‘Alex’ de Vries [b]Age:[/b] 19 [b]Gender:[/b] Female, she/her/they. [b]Appearance:[/b] Alex dresses with comfort and style primarily in mind, favoring baggy and loose clothes with sharp color combinations. She almost always wears her cap, preferring to hide her expressions and the risk of anyone recognizing her as a media empire nepo baby. With average height and a half-effort to not stand out amidst others her age, she puts on a front that is almost suspiciously ordinary. That goes for all accessories and extras as well, her clothes and trainers are expensive on closer inspection, but purposely picked so as to match current styles on Starre. The real hint is her transceiver, the latest model with a sleek and exclusive black case in a zorua-theme. [hider=Optional Appearance] [b]Contest Outfit:[/b] None yet [b]Swimsuit:[/b] Full body one-piece with distinct and eye-catching color combinations of black, white and orange. [b]Hot Outfit:[/b] Usual outfit with jacket tied around waist. [b]Cold Outfit:[/b] Puffy black jacket and thick orange scarf with luxury branding.[/hider] [b]Hometown:[/b] Diamond City, Starre [b]Role:[/b] Adventurer [b]Personality:[/b] Alex is a dedicated slacker and under-achiever, often putting more effort into being contrary than being helpful. Despite that rather palpable facade, she has a strong sense of justice and morality. This usually ends up throwing wrenches in her attempts to be aloof and detached, bubbling to the surface in acts of rebellion, teenage angst, and bitter dislike of authority. She tries to keep others, both Pokémon and people, at a distance, convinced that others are just out to use her for money or connections. Internally, she's fighting a battle between finding where she belongs and fits in, and being a stoic and immovable disappointment to her parents out of spite. Despite all that, if one can get past the venomous silence and sardonic barbs, they'll find a woman longing for something new and exciting. Maybe even lasting connections. [b]Background:[/b] Alex is the second child of the current heads of the prestigious de Vries family, a dynasty of producers and starmakers from Unova who emigrated to Starre before Alex was ever born. There they expanded their reach and constructed a media empire built on coached Pokémon Contest talent, sold contest merchandise and variety programs and news in the Pokémon world. They made their real mark on Starre history by worming their way into the Contest scene as playmakers and entertainment providers, but also played a pivotal role in continuosly pushing the narrative of Cassandra Stern's guilt seventeen years ago. They more or less declared war on Starre’s previous beloved to increase their ratings, and that controversy and media spin dominated much of Alex early life. Her proximity to her parents made her deeply involved in the inner workings of media at a young age, and without the pressure to learn the business - that burden lay on her older brother - Alex was free to play the part of public darling and even appeared on TV as a child in small programs for children. Alex grew up with a silver spoon, wanting for very little, and being brought up close to the operations of the media corporation and it's ruthless way of making headlines and stars. She was trained early on to be the next big star of Pokémon. Contests, a homegrown talent for the dynasty. As such, her entire life has been scheduled and predetermined. Her friends and activities have been vetted and optimized for future potential, and every public appearance has been maximised for a future role as a big name in the Starre contest scene. Alex, however, deeply resents this expected role, and though she has previously made a debut in smaller contests, she avoids them like the plague, resolving to never bow to her parents expectations. It began small with self-sabotaging and acts of rebellion. Ultimately, it spun out in a massive argument where she threatened to leak a company scandal to the public. Her demand? Let her do what she wants. Surprisingly, her father agreed and apparently wholeheartedly supported her. Her now sudden debut as a real Pokémon trainer is a ploy from her father to give her more worldly experience, before she inevitably gives in and follows the life-plan her parents have set up for her. She'll die before she becomes a slave to the contest spotlight. Right..? [b]Talents/Weaknesses:[/b] Alex is trained in academics and business strategy, having a relatively deep understanding of how to make the most out of the connection between pokemon and humans from a managerial perspective. She is also no slouch at either Pokémon contests and media production, although she is extremely loathe to use those talents. Her main weakness is her own stubborn suspicion against others, refusing to put her own skills to use or believe people have her interests at heart. She has also never really cooked a meal by herself, or really formed a connection with a Pokémon. She is not good at it. [b]Aspirations:[/b] NEVER participate in a Pokémon contest. [b]Other:[/b] Alex probably listens to Pokémon grunge music and EDM. [b]Wallet:[/b] 500. [hider=Inventory:] x1 Potion[/hider] [hider=Comet][img=50x50]https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/pokemon/744.png[/img] [b]Species:[/b] Rockruff [b]Name:[/b] Comet [b]Level:[/b] 5 [b]Type:[/b] Rock [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Personality:[/b] (Brave) Rocky is a headstrong and brave little guy. He does not necessarily like staying back, and seems to have learned to have a sense of justice from his trainer. He dives in to protect others, sometimes even against Alex's will. He loves running around and challenging both humans and Pokémon, mostly playing around, but he doesn't back down from a real scuffle. [b]Other:[/b] He likes Pecha berry poffins. [b]Ability:[/b] Vital Spirit; Comet is an active and hyper little puppy, and remains awake and upright even when Pokémon try to put him to sleep. [b]Held Item:[/b] Shell Bell, tied around his neck. [hider=Contest Stuff] [b]Sheen:[/b] 0 [b]Ribbons:[/b] None yet. [/hider] [hider=Movepool] Battling: Tackle - [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif[/img] [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png[/img] Deals Rank 1 base damage. Leer - [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif[/img] [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png[/img] Lowers the opponent’s defense by one stage. Sand Attack - [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif[/img] [img]https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png[/img] Lowers the opponent’s accuracy by one stage. Contest: Tackle - Tough. Appeal; ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Quite an appealing move. Leer - Cool. Appeal; ❤️❤️. Jam; 🖤. Badly startles Pokémon that the audience has high expectations of. Sand Attack - Cute. Appeal; ❤️❤️❤️. Makes audience expect little of other contestants. [/hider] [hider=Movebank:] Comet don't got no moar moves oh no[/hider][/hider] [hider=Eggs] [img]https://pokefarm.wiki/images/4/4b/Fletchling_Egg.png[/img][/hider][/hider]