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Verthaven: A Bloody Paradise [Completed]

Apolgies for my delay. Some family issues came up about a week ago that pulled me away from all of this. I'll try to have my post up tonight, or sometime tomorrow. Sorry again.

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Working on a post now.

@Horrid do you mind if I have Imani run into (trip over) Jin?

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<Snipped quote by Mr Allen J>

This is true, but I don't mind at all.

Also, does anybody have an idea for another story arc to get the other players (ie non-NEST) involved in? I'm thinking that Taylor throws a party, and something happens at it. We were thinking riot, but that might be a bit much since the attacks were yesterday.

@Maxx

I'm planning on Imani holding an equality rally in response to the attack in downtown, maybe have some tensions flare up thanks to some metaphobes, or picketers from the Savior Foundation.

Anyone can interact with her or meet her at the rally, btw.

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<Snipped quote by Valhalla>

I'm completely fine with that... but I don't think Taylor goes to the Academy. lol

@Mr Allen J

Whoops, fixed. Got a little mixed up while reading over the post!

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@Mr Allen J@MaxxI hope you guys don't mind that I made Imani slightly acquainted with Taylor and Meifeng. If you'd rather her not to be, just let me know and I'll change that bit in my post.

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Imani Noel Wright

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"I-Imani, is this really a good idea? I mean, with the attack yesterday and everything... don't you think this is a little too soon?" Passing out flyers since noon, Imani and her friend Sophie were the only two from their activists group working the Crystal Shores. Delayed advertisement had forced the group to work overtime, passing out flyers since Thursday for their upcoming equality event. So hearing Sophie question the rally felt like a huge middle finger to all the hard work the committee had put in. Narrowing her eyes at the tall, baseball capped blonde, Imani's face suddenly pulled on a cheery smile as she handed a flyer to a passerby, "Hey there! Please join us at the Meta-Humanity rally tonight!"

Once the stranger was a out of sight in the crowd of shoppers and beachgoers Imani twisted on the heels of her runners and glared at her friend, "Are you serious, Sophie? The attack is the main reason we need to have the rally tonight. I rewrote my speech and everything -- Hi! Please come support the Meta-Humanity rally tonight in Ferris Square!" Handing out another flyer to a young couple, Imani smiled brightly as they walked away reading over the printed poster. Turning her attention back to Sophie, her angered features had died down to a frustrated look as she tried to reason with the other girl, "Look, some real shit is going down in this city, and I'm not just going to stand on the sidelines while a bunch of criminals give metahumans a bad name." Almost hissing out her words as she spoke in a low tone, Imani's jaw clenched in frustration. "The Fiends didn't just attack regular people, Sophie. They're coming after people like us, too, and if we don't all come together -- humans, and metahumans -- this city is going to fall apart thanks to a stupid gang. Besides, if we don't act fast The Savior Foundation is sure to send some goons to picket the Academy and the NEST building, so right now we have perfect opportunity to reassure a lot of scared people before they do." This was an all too touchy subject for Imani, and just thinking about the terror her brother and niece had gone through in downtown made her stomach curl with guilt. Maybe if she had been there like she promised, she could have gotten them out of downtown safely and soundly. Unfortunately, Imani could not change the past and she didn't have the time to waste on any could have, or should have thoughts, so she had no choice but to focus on future and do what little she could for her brother and niece by using her voice.

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Sophie was still apprehensive, but Imani understood why, she wasn't going to be mad at her friend for being scared -- hell she was scared too. The attack had hit so close to home, but unlike her friend, it only fueled Imani's belief that the rally needed to happen, she was thankful that her friend was still willing to help. "Thank you, Sophie." Sharing a soft smile with the other girl, Imani turned her back to the crowd as she her stomach flutter in warmth. "Well, let's finish handing out these flyers then. The rally is only a few hours away, so we better hurry."

"Hi there! Please join the us at our equality rally tonight!"

"Hello! Join us tonight in Ferris Square for our equality rally!"

"Hi! Please support the Meta-Humanity campaign tonight in--Hey!"

Flyer torn into shreds, Imani made hard eye contact with the middle aged man she had passed it to, "You didn't have to take it if you didn't want it!" Tossing the torn pieces of paper on the ground the older man's reply forced Imani's blood to boil, "Fucking freaks." Before she could say anything back a gentle hand fell on her shoulders, "Just let him go, don't give him the reaction that he wants." Turning her hard glare at Sophie, the blonde gave the other girl a soft look in return. "He's not worth it, Imani." Jaw clenching, and teeth grinding, a hard huff rushed through Imani's nostrils as she threw one last glance at the asshole who tore up her flyer. Fuck ugly camo hat, dark blue heineken t-shirt, paint stained denim jeans, hillbilly ginger beard, and a pair of worn out dirty sneakers. She may have let it go this time, but if the asshole mouthed at her next time she was gonna take that ugly hat of his and shove it right up -- "Imani."

Scowl pulled on her face, Imani's dark eyes returned to the blonde as Sophie pulled on a reassuring smile, "It was just a flyer. Besides, it's getting late and we need to get back to everyone else so we can help them set up the stage."

"Yeah, alright."

Rolling up the rest of the flyers and stuffing them in the back pocket of her shorts, Imani followed behind Sophie as they walked past shops and casinos. As the beach came into view, Imani raised her hand and tried to shade her eyes from the sun as she looked over the beach, "Man.. I haven't been to the beach in so long." If everything hadn't been so hectic, and her schedule so busy, today would have been a perfect day to go. "Hey, doesn't she go to our school?" Pulled from her thoughts and following Sophie's finger, Imani's eyes landed on two young girls, teenagers mostly like, standing off to a monstrous looking figure in front of them. Before Imani could even answer Sophie's question they both caught sight of jagged shards of ice rushing at his position while a motorcycle while a bike was thrown towards the giants position in front of the girls, "Oh shit!"

This was going to get bad fast if someone or something didn't stop them. NEST was sure to show up soon, but with no word on how long that would be, both girls hurried out onto the sandy beach, "Hey, come on! Don't fight! There's too many people!" Sophie's shout was drowned out by the crowd, people trying to edge the three on while they brought out there phones. Hurrying past people until they reached the inner circle of the crowd, Imani was finally able to get a good look at the girl Sophie had been pointing at. She did go to the Academy. "Stop fighting! This isn't the place to be showing off at!" Sophie shouted again, almost shoved to the ground as a taller boy pushed forward to get a good shot of the fight. "You know NEST is already on it's way, do y'all really want to be arrested for fighting in such a populated area?" With the risk of someone getting hurt, especially with the growing crowd, NEST was gonna come down hard on them if they didn't shape up quick. Sirens could already be heard in the distance, and it only added to Imani's argument.

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Fair warning, I finished this character sheet through mobile so if the picture is too big, or the link doesn't work please let me know.

Imani Noel Wright

Basic Information

Name:

Imani Noel Wright

Nickname/Alias/Etc:

Phantom

Gender:

Female

Age:

19

Height:

5ft 6in

Weight:

128

Home District:

Priscilla Isle - Central Valley: Lives comfortably with her grandparents, brother, and niece.

Appearance

Hair Color:

Dark Brown

Eye Color:

Dark Brown

Ethnicity:

African American

Physical Appearance:

Standing at average height, with muscular arms and legs, Imani is an athletic and hour glasses shaped young woman. Hips wide, with a healthy bust, her soft and feminine features give her an alluring appearance. Thick, and curly, Imani wears her hair naturally instead of using extensions or perming her hair. Typically styled in a fro, or tied in a tight bun, Imani not only loves but embraces her thick and wild hair. High cheek bones sit on her oval shaped face, while thick and on point eyebrows shape her sharp lidded eyes. Her nose is thin and buttoned tipped like her mother's, while her soft full lips are constantly colored in a variety of different lipstick colors. Apart from lipstick, and maybe a little eyeliner, this is the only kind of makeup Imani will wear on her face. Soft, and unblemished, her skin is a lighter brown than her brothers. Barely noticeable scars cover her legs and arms from scrapes and cuts during her childhood and rougher years. Hidden beneath her shirt and out of her grandparents sight, a small sun and moon is tattooed on the center of her back.

Personality

Innate & Outward Personality:

No matter what anyone has said to her, Imani had always believed and lived by the idea that hard work, perseverance, and determination are the keys to success -- and so far in her case, she's been right. She can come off as a little standoffish thanks to her persistence, but Imani's take-charge attitude has brought her to places she would have never imagined. From living in the projects, to becoming a full-time student at Academy 12, her life has taken a change for the better thanks to her shift in attitude. Imani is straight edge to the core, and with a very strict view of right and wrong thanks to her childhood, she would never try drugs, alcohol, or experiment in ways that would sabotage her health or reputation. This has lead many to see her as a bit of a prude, but Imani would rather be disliked by others than end up in a junkie on the streets. With her firm beliefs Imani can become critical of others who lack resolve, waste potential, and avoid opportunities to better themselves and change their lives -- with the exception of her brother, Malik. As cold as she may come off, Imani is a firm believer in tough love and isn't afraid to spit some hard truth if it means getting her friends and family back on the right track.

Socially, Imani can be a bit much. With firm opinions, she can be quick to judge those who think differently than her -- especially when it comes to certain subjects i.e. Feminism, and The Meta-Human Rights Campaign. Wit sharper than a knife, and a mouth worse than a sailors, she doesn't blame anyone for seeing her as aggressive or rude. Instead, she wears these titles like a badge of honor to fuel her passions. Emotionally walled off from others, the quickest way to piss her off is by questioning her past. With her social life, and personal life kept completely separate, Imani has always kept her problems and history to herself, even from friends. Believing strength and independence means dealing with her issues on her own, Imani has a terrible habit of bottling up her emotions. A ticking time bomb, she's lashed out at the wrong people more then once and in return, ruined friendships because of her quick temper.

If you can get past her rough outer shell, Imani is a kind and compassionate person. Personal goals pushed aside, all of her energy is put towards her friends, family, while also helping those in need. An active member of her community, and school, if Imani isn't busy with homework or clubs, than she's usually doing some kind of volunteer work within the city. Empathetic with the less fortunate, and the oppressed, Imani uses her voice and aggression to fuel her activism work. She likes to hide this softer side with her usual scowl and a critical look, but these features will crack around the right people. High maintenance is her middle name, and multitasking is her game, so high stress situations are usually no problem for her. Unless the situation relates to dating. While she'd never admit it, Imani does have abandonment and trust issues thanks to her past, so in relationships she can become jealous or suspicious over little things. This has lead her to cut off a number of relationships, all of which was caused by her own uncertainty and suspicion. Afraid of being hurt, or cheated on, Imani has recently decided to steer clear of the dating game and instead put her full focus on herself, and her family.

Skills/Talents:

Run Girl Run: From middle school, to her sophomore year in high school, Imani participated in cross country and track. Long distance runs are a walk in the park, while short sprints allow Imani to show off just how fast she can run. Challenge her to a race and her competitive side is sure to come out.
Silver Tongue: Be it feeding the ego, telling a white lie, or just getting out of trouble -- Imani has talked her way out of a lot of stressful situations. That is, if her temper hasn't flared up first.

History/Bio:

Growing up in Eagle-Rock Row has taught Imani many things over the years. The harsh reality of poverty, the dangerous consequences of gang violence, and the often neglected disease that is drug abuse. As a child she watched her brothers and eventually her mother be consumed by this life, and as she became a teenager, it threatened to pull her in as well. Hanging out with rough crowds, experimenting with alcohol, and dating boys much older than her. Imani was heading down a dark path that she had little control of, and it wasn't until she went on vacation with her grandparents that she was finally able to take a step out of the projects and really think about what she wanted in life. Upon returning home she began to focus on her studies instead of skipping school, and hanging out with her old friends. Soon, athletics and club activities became her top priorities while school became her safe haven from home.

This escape wasn't enough, however. Barely fourteen, Imani lost one brother to gang violence, another to the prison system, and her mother to heroin. Becoming caretaker for her mother and her now parentless niece Kiara, Imani shouldered this responsibility and fell behind in school. Losing their house and living from couch to couch, and shelter to shelter, Imani could do nothing but watch as her mother fell deeper and deeper into drugs. These hard months soon became a year, and after struggling for so long, Imani and her niece Kiara were taken into child protective services and placed into her grandparents custody once her mother was arrested and placed in a halfway house. Her relationship with her mother became an emotional rollercoaster; completing rehab, moving into her grandparents house, and falling right back into drugs, Imani's mother has been in and out of her life since.

Even with her strained relationship with her mother, Imani's grandparents provided her and Kiara with everything they lacked over the years. Shelter, support, and love. This allowed Imani to finally focus on herself and school once again. While she is unsure of what activated her powers, Imani truly became aware of her abilities while playing hide and seek with her niece. Hiding in the closet and holding her breath as Kiara passed by the door, Imani fell through the floor and crashed into the clutter of the basement. The incident left her with a fractured wrist and a number of cuts and bruises, and a completely different perspective on life. Aware of her powers, as well as the responsibility that came with them, Imani was accepted into Academy 12 thanks to the schools 'Youth Outreach' scholarship program. Living in the dorms for a year, Imani found herself interested in Meta-Human Rights and Equality movement as well as the government agency, NEST. Highly interested in their work, and idolizing their ethics, she became determined to join the agency once she graduated and received her certificate from the Academy. It wasn't until her older brother, Malik, was released from jail that her goals changed and she decided to move back in with her grandparents. Juggling school, as well as her brothers rehabilitation into "normal society", Imani has set aside her goals for the time being and has focused her efforts to help her brother enroll at Academy 12 to earn his Meta-Human Certificate.

Relationships

Family:

Jeremiah Wright - Father - Deceased (Pyrokenisis - Collared)
Tanisha (Moore) Wright - Mother
Tobias Wright - Grandfather
Cloretta Wright - Grandmother
Malik Wright - Older Brother (Telekenisis)
DeVonte Wright - Older Brother - Deceased
Kiara Wright - Niece (Sonic Scream)

Dynamics:

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Abilities

Power Class:

Super-System

Power:
Intangibility/Quantum Tunneling

"Don't stress, it's just as easy as walking."

Imani has the ability to pass through solid matter by passing her atomic particles through the spaces between the atoms of the object she is moving through. In this way she and the object she is passing through can temporarily merge without interacting, leaving each party unharmed when Imani has finished passing through the object. This process is called "phasing" or quantum tunneling and it renders her almost completely intangible to physical touch. This ability is only activated when Imani holds her breath, and since she is unable to breathe while inside an object, she can only continuously phase through solid objects as long as she can hold her breath.

While phasing she does not physically walk on the ground, but rather interacts with the air molecules on the surface and within solid objects allowing her to stay above ground and not sink into the earth. With concentration Imani can extend her powers onto other objects, and people as long as she maintains physical contact with said person or thing. She can extend her powers to her clothes and small objects, but further training at the Academy has allowed her to extended her powers to any other object up to the mass of a golf cart as long as she keeps physical contact. People on the other hand, are much more difficult.

Future Abilities

- Air Walking

- Partial Phasing

Limits:

Limited Time - The activation and duration of Imani's power is all determined on how long Imani can hold her breath. Swimming lessons and breathing exercises have trained her lungs, allowing Imani to hold her breath for a solid minute.

Three's a Crowd - When it comes to extending her powers onto other people Imani has only been able to phase two others alongside her without any physical harm. Three, or more can leave her extremely fatigued, and at times, cause extreme nausea to those she extended her powers over. There's also the ridk of other people breathing while phasing with Imani. Any kind of inhale or exhale will cancel out Imani's powers and potentially fuse herself and any participant's together or within an object.

Awareness - In order for Imani to phase through an object or person she must first see what she's going through, acknowledge said item or person, and then allow it to pass through her and vice versa. In other words, she has to be aware and prepared to phase through an object or else she'll be hit with said attack or object.

Weaknesses/Drawbacks:

Learning this lesson by getting her hair caught in the wall when she was younger, if Imani were to ever inhale or exhale while phasing through an object or person her body, right down her atoms, will merge with said object or person. This would cause almost immediate death or heavy disfigurement if she were to survive. As confident as she may portray herself, this fear has left her unable to phase through large objects and underground, two skills she is fully capable of.

Elemental attacks, or electrified objects such as stun guns can bridge the molecules in her body forcing her to become tangible. This will push her body into shock causing her to become feverish and experience severe joint pain. This can last up to an hour or a full week, but ultimately she will remain powerless in this state leaving her defenseless.

Other:

Theme: Tokimonsta - Darkest (Dim)

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• Malik (Supernaturally good rap- Telekinesis)

@Mr Allen J

Damn right.

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I've got a super system (Intangibility), and a special snow flake on the way. Once I've finished my super system I'll work on my IC post, though.

I had an Avian Physiology character in the works as well, but with my first super system almost finished I'll stash my bird away when the time's right.

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Malik Tobias Wright

Basic Information

Name:

Malik Tobias Wright

Nickname/Alias/Etc:

M, Toby, Goblin

Gender:

Male

Age:

23

Height:

5ft 11in

Weight:

212

Home District:

Priscilla Isle - Central Valley: Lives with his grandparents, sister, and niece in a comfortable two story home.

Appearance

Hair Color:

Black

Eye Color:

Dark Brown

Ethnicity:

African American

Physical Appearance:

As a child, Malik could remember his Mother telling him how alike he was to his father, both in mind and body. Sharing the same oblong shaped head, wide set eyes, and large nose, Malik is an almost picture perfect copy of his father. As a teenager he had grown his hair out into long dreads, but after his imprisonment, Malik has kept his hair short or completely buzzed. Standing tall, and toned, his body is proportional and evenly muscular from working out often. Blessed with little acne, risen scars from past fights stand out on his ebony skin, covering most or his upper arms and chest. Originally given the nickname Goblin thanks to his large, pointed ears, and grin, the dilation of his eyes when activating his powers gives him an even more sinister look. With a deep almost rumbling voice, and a laugh that's often described as booming, he can be a real loud mouth when he wants to be. While his constant grin is often seen as menacing, or intense, his cheery disposition has become his greatest defense in uncomfortable situations. Hiding behind a grin, or a laugh, Malik hardly expresses himself anymore.

Personality

Innate & Outward Personality:

Towards others, Malik does his best to be cordial and social in conversations, but even as a child he never understood the meaning of subtlety. Overly blunt towards strangers, with a cruel humor that makes even his closest friends cringe, Malik has never had a filter. It isn't beneath him to apologize for his actions, however. Malik understands that he can be a bit much, so unless he's with friends or family, he typically stays quiet. Not necessarily uncomfortable around large groups of people, singular interactions and smaller groups allow him to open up more.

The death of his brother has had a huge impact on Malik's beliefs and mentality. Once selfish, and narcissistic, Malik expresses sympathy towards the less fortunate and puts the needs of others before his own. If it means the safety and security for his friends and family, he'd be willing to go through hell and back without a second thought. Especially if it's for his niece, Kiara. Taking on the role of guardian, Malik has made it his goal in life to make sure his niece is happy, and healthy.

Traumatized by the events that put him in prison, Malik experiences frequent anxiety, and bouts of depression. Loud noises make him jumpy, while guns make him edgy. Unable to talk to his niece about her father, DeVonte's name alone brings up hard memories. Working under Moses for so long, there are times that Malik misses the money, and confidence he used to have while running the streets. As the saying goes, snitches get stitches, so it wouldn't surprise him if he pissed off a few people by snitching on Moses. Despite all this, he doesn't regret giving up the life he used to have.

Skills/Talents:

- Middle Man: Thanks to his experience with Moses, Malik knows a number of dealers and homeless around Isabella Isle. If you're itching for a particular fix, or looking for some information about the area, then Malik's your guy.
- Athleticism: If there is one thing Malik is proud of himself for, it's his physical health. Exercising regularly, for coping reasons and to stay healthy, athletic challenges and tests of endurance come easy to him. Believing he can keep up with the best, Malik gets a little competitive when it comes to other people playing against him in certain sports.

History/Bio:

Born into poverty, and raised by the streets of Eagle-Rock Row, Malik's life has always been a tug of war between what's right, and the thrill of the fast life. The middle child to a single mother who worked two jobs, Malik and his siblings lacked a stable parental figure and as such, were given to much independence to truly mature. Unlike his younger sister who excelled academically, Malik idolized his older brother DeVonte, and the dangerous gang life he frequently bragged about. Seeing potential in his younger brother once his powers developed at the age of 14, it was through DeVonte's encouragement that Malik began taking his life in the wrong direction.

From middle school to high school his life centered around delinquency, and his own selfish needs. From disregarding school, bullying others, and even committing petty crimes; Malik did what he wanted, and listened to no one but himself. With no clear direction in his life, he began hanging around his brother, and the Red Crowns. Despite his age at the time, Malik's eagerness to prove himself quickly caught the attention of Moses Dereux, a high ranking meta-human and drug dealer of The Red Crown. Taken under his wing Malik became the middle man, messenger boy, and go-to-guy for Moses and his connections on the street. Thanks to this effort, Moses gained more power over the streets and caused internal conflict amongst the Red Crowns.

Addicted to the money he made, and the power he gained while working under Moses, Malik was easily influenced and began participating in robberies, drive-bys, and even drug abuse. Before he realized how deep he was, the Red Crowns retaliated against Moses and his crew, and during a simple meet up a drive by took the life of his older brother, DeVonte. Traumatized, and enraged, the sudden stress triggered something within him and with this new growth in power, Malik attacked the car that shot, and killed his brother. Flipping the vehicle, and critically injuring the people inside, Malik was arrested for gang affiliation, and attempted murder in the second degree.

Good behavior and cooperation with NEST authorities to capture and detain Moses allowed him to be released after six years, instead of his original fifteen year sentence. However, during his imprisonment Malik's family went through rough times of their own. Losing one son to street violence, and the other to prison, Malik's mother became addicted to crack. Caught up in her addiction she lost her job, home, and eventually her daughter and granddaughter. As going in and out of rehab became her usual routine, Malik learned his sister and niece moved in with his grandparents. Upon his release, his grandparents welcomed him with open arms and allowed him to move in with the rest of his family in hopes of giving their grandson a second chance at life.

Relationships

Family:

Jeremiah Wright - Father - Deceased (Pyrokenisis - Collared)
Tanisha (Moore) Wright - Mother
Tobias Wright - Grandfather
Cloretta Wright - Grandmother
Imani Wright - Younger Sister (Intangibility)
DeVonte Wright - Brother - Deceased
Kiara Wright - Niece (Sonic Scream)

Dynamics:

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Abilities

Power Class:

Cerebral

Power:
Telekinesis

By visualizing the actions in his head, Malik can lift, grab, and push anything within his field of vision through the influence of his mind. Malik's psychic strength is proportional to his own mental capacity, however. So if an opponent is physically stronger then his mental strength or current state of mind, they can easily break free, or are immune to his ability altogether. So far inanimate objects are the easiest for him to effect seeing as they can't resist his influence, but no matter his attempts, Malik has never been able to lift a car without experiencing debilitating migraines or severe nosebleeds.

Ballistic Telekenisis

Only activating in times of absolute stress, Malik's powers go into overdrive and enter a new of level of destruction whenever his life is in danger. Without conscious effort nearby objects can be moved, or propelled away at high speeds, while small inanimate objects can be compressed or even exploded. Completely dictated by his emotion, the stronger Malik feels when in the state, the more uncontrollable it becomes. Caused by a mutation in his genes, upon activation his eyes dilate completely turning the white of his eyes completely black, giving him an almost possessed look.

Weaknesses/Drawbacks:

When entering his Ballistic state, extended use of his abilities can cause disorientation, and at times even disassociation. During these blackouts Malik has little control over himself, or his powers, and has been known to attack anyone around him, at times even hurting himself. As an offensive ability, Malik lacks any kind of defense when fighting. Unable to deflect attacks, or even use his powers as a shield, he is completely open to physical and mental injuries of any variation. Excessive use of his telekinetic powers can leave him, at times, powerless and exhausted. For example: After flipping the car and being arrested Malik wasn't able to activate his abilities for two whole weeks, and for a majority of that time, all he did was sleep.

Other:

Theme: Tyler The Creator - 48
Currently on parole, Malik is drug tested once week, and is unable to purchase or even hold a gun. He cannot enter the Eagle-Rock Row area, or come into contact with any of the Red Crowns for any reason. If he were to break any of these rules, or fail his drug test, Malik would be immediately arrested and thrown back in prison. Even with his history, his current goal is to become a full-time student at Academy 18.

Sample Post:

Imani Noel Wright

Basic Information

Name:

Imani Noel Wright

Nickname/Alias/Etc:

Phantom

Gender:

Female

Age:

19

Height:

5ft 6in

Weight:

128

Home District:

Priscilla Isle - Central Valley: Lives comfortably with her grandparents, brother, and niece.

Appearance

Hair Color:

Dark Brown

Eye Color:

Dark Brown

Ethnicity:

African American

Physical Appearance:

Standing at average height, with muscular arms and legs, Imani is an athletic and hour glasses shaped young woman. Hips wide, with a healthy bust, her soft and feminine features give her an alluring appearance. Thick, and curly, Imani wears her hair naturally instead of using extensions or perming her hair. Typically styled in a fro, or tied in a tight bun, Imani not only loves but embraces her thick and wild hair. High cheek bones sit on her oval shaped face, while thick and on point eyebrows shape her sharp lidded eyes. Her nose is thin and buttoned tipped like her mother's, while her soft full lips are constantly colored in a variety of different lipstick colors. Apart from lipstick, and maybe a little eyeliner, this is the only kind of makeup Imani will wear on her face. Soft, and unblemished, her skin is a lighter brown than her brothers. Barely noticeable scars cover her legs and arms from scrapes and cuts during her childhood and rougher years. Hidden beneath her shirt and out of her grandparents sight, a small sun and moon is tattooed on the center of her back.

Personality

Innate & Outward Personality:

No matter what anyone has said to her, Imani had always believed and lived by the idea that hard work, perseverance, and determination are the keys to success -- and so far in her case, she's been right. She can come off as a little standoffish thanks to her persistence, but Imani's take-charge attitude has brought her to places she would have never imagined. From living in the projects, to becoming a full-time student at Academy 12, her life has taken a change for the better thanks to her shift in attitude. Imani is straight edge to the core, and with a very strict view of right and wrong thanks to her childhood, she would never try drugs, alcohol, or experiment in ways that would sabotage her health or reputation. This has lead many to see her as a bit of a prude, but Imani would rather be disliked by others than end up in a junkie on the streets. With her firm beliefs Imani can become critical of others who lack resolve, waste potential, and avoid opportunities to better themselves and change their lives -- with the exception of her brother, Malik. As cold as she may come off, Imani is a firm believer in tough love and isn't afraid to spit some hard truth if it means getting her friends and family back on the right track.

Socially, Imani can be a bit much. With firm opinions, she can be quick to judge those who think differently than her -- especially when it comes to certain subjects i.e. Feminism, and The Meta-Human Rights Campaign. Wit sharper than a knife, and a mouth worse than a sailors, she doesn't blame anyone for seeing her as aggressive or rude. Instead, she wears these titles like a badge of honor to fuel her passions. Emotionally walled off from others, the quickest way to piss her off is by questioning her past. With her social life, and personal life kept completely separate, Imani has always kept her problems and history to herself, even from friends. Believing strength and independence means dealing with her issues on her own, Imani has a terrible habit of bottling up her emotions. A ticking time bomb, she's lashed out at the wrong people more then once and in return, ruined friendships because of her quick temper.

If you can get past her rough outer shell, Imani is a kind and compassionate person. Personal goals pushed aside, all of her energy is put towards her friends, family, while also helping those in need. An active member of her community, and school, if Imani isn't busy with homework or clubs, than she's usually doing some kind of volunteer work within the city. Empathetic with the less fortunate, and the oppressed, Imani uses her voice and aggression to fuel her activism work. She likes to hide this softer side with her usual scowl and a critical look, but these features will crack around the right people. High maintenance is her middle name, and multitasking is her game, so high stress situations are usually no problem for her. Unless the situation relates to dating. While she'd never admit it, Imani does have abandonment and trust issues thanks to her past, so in relationships she can become jealous or suspicious over little things. This has lead her to cut off a number of relationships, all of which was caused by her own uncertainty and suspicion. Afraid of being hurt, or cheated on, Imani has recently decided to steer clear of the dating game and instead put her full focus on herself, and her family.

Skills/Talents:

Run Girl Run: From middle school, to her sophomore year in high school, Imani participated in cross country and track. Long distance runs are a walk in the park, while short sprints allow Imani to show off just how fast she can run. Challenge her to a race and her competitive side is sure to come out.
Silver Tongue: Be it feeding the ego, telling a white lie, or just getting out of trouble -- Imani has talked her way out of a lot of stressful situations. That is, if her temper hasn't flared up first.

History/Bio:

Growing up in Eagle-Rock Row has taught Imani many things over the years. The harsh reality of poverty, the dangerous consequences of gang violence, and the often neglected disease that is drug abuse. As a child she watched her brothers and eventually her mother be consumed by this life, and as she became a teenager, it threatened to pull her in as well. Hanging out with rough crowds, experimenting with alcohol, and dating boys much older than her. Imani was heading down a dark path that she had little control of, and it wasn't until she went on vacation with her grandparents that she was finally able to take a step out of the projects and really think about what she wanted in life. Upon returning home she began to focus on her studies instead of skipping school, and hanging out with her old friends. Soon, athletics and club activities became her top priorities while school became her safe haven from home.

This escape wasn't enough, however. Barely fourteen, Imani lost one brother to gang violence, another to the prison system, and her mother to heroin. Becoming caretaker for her mother and her now parentless niece Kiara, Imani shouldered this responsibility and fell behind in school. Losing their house and living from couch to couch, and shelter to shelter, Imani could do nothing but watch as her mother fell deeper and deeper into drugs. These hard months soon became a year, and after struggling for so long, Imani and her niece Kiara were taken into child protective services and placed into her grandparents custody once her mother was arrested and placed in a halfway house. Her relationship with her mother became an emotional rollercoaster; completing rehab, moving into her grandparents house, and falling right back into drugs, Imani's mother has been in and out of her life since.

Even with her strained relationship with her mother, Imani's grandparents provided her and Kiara with everything they lacked over the years. Shelter, support, and love. This allowed Imani to finally focus on herself and school once again. While she is unsure of what activated her powers, Imani truly became aware of her abilities while playing hide and seek with her niece. Hiding in the closet and holding her breath as Kiara passed by the door, Imani fell through the floor and crashed into the clutter of the basement. The incident left her with a fractured wrist and a number of cuts and bruises, and a completely different perspective on life. Aware of her powers, as well as the responsibility that came with them, Imani was accepted into Academy 12 thanks to the schools 'Youth Outreach' scholarship program. Living in the dorms for a year, Imani found herself interested in Meta-Human Rights and Equality movement as well as the government agency, NEST. Highly interested in their work, and idolizing their ethics, she became determined to join the agency once she graduated and received her certificate from the Academy. It wasn't until her older brother, Malik, was released from jail that her goals changed and she decided to move back in with her grandparents. Juggling school, as well as her brothers rehabilitation into "normal society", Imani has set aside her goals for the time being and has focused her efforts to help her brother enroll at Academy 12 to earn his Meta-Human Certificate.

Relationships

Family:

Jeremiah Wright - Father - Deceased (Pyrokenisis - Collared)
Tanisha (Moore) Wright - Mother
Tobias Wright - Grandfather
Cloretta Wright - Grandmother
Malik Wright - Older Brother (Telekenisis)
DeVonte Wright - Older Brother - Deceased
Kiara Wright - Niece (Sonic Scream)

Dynamics:

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Abilities

Power Class:

Super-System / Other

Power:
Intangibility/Quantum Tunneling

"Don't stress, it's just as easy as walking."

Imani has the ability to pass through solid matter by passing her atomic particles through the spaces between the atoms of the object she is moving through. In this way she and the object she is passing through can temporarily merge without interacting, leaving each party unharmed when Imani has finished passing through the object. This process is called "phasing" or quantum tunneling and it renders her almost completely intangible to physical touch. This ability is only activated when Imani holds her breath, and since she is unable to breathe while inside an object, she can only continuously phase through solid objects as long as she can hold her breath.

While phasing she does not physically walk on the ground, but rather interacts with the air molecules on the surface and within solid objects allowing her to stay above ground and not sink into the earth. With concentration Imani can extend her powers onto other objects, and people as long as she maintains physical contact with said person or thing. She can extend her powers to her clothes and small objects, but further training at the Academy has allowed her to extended her powers to any other object up to the mass of a golf cart as long as she keeps physical contact. People on the other hand, are much more difficult.

Future Abilities

- Air Walking

- Partial Phasing

Limits:

Limited Time - The activation and duration of Imani's power is all determined on how long Imani can hold her breath. Swimming lessons and breathing exercises have trained her lungs, allowing Imani to hold her breath for a solid minute.

Three's a Crowd - When it comes to extending her powers onto other people Imani has only been able to phase two others alongside her without any physical harm. Three, or more can leave her extremely fatigued, and at times, cause extreme nausea to those she extended her powers over. There's also the ridk of other people breathing while phasing with Imani. Any kind of inhale or exhale will cancel out Imani's powers and potentially fuse herself and any participant's together or within an object.

Awareness - In order for Imani to phase through an object or person she must first see what she's going through, acknowledge said item or person, and then allow it to pass through her and vice versa. In other words, she has to be aware and prepared to phase through an object or else she be hit with said attack or object.

Weaknesses/Drawbacks:

Learning this lesson by getting her hair caught in the wall when she was younger, if Imani were to ever inhale or exhale while phasing through an object or person her body, right down her atoms, will merge with said object or person. This would cause almost immediate death or heavy disfigurement if she were to survive. As confident as she may portray herself, this fear has left her unable to phase through large objects and underground, two skills she is fully capable of.

Elemental attacks, or electrified objects such as stun guns can bridge the molecules in her body forcing her to become tangible. This will push her body into shock causing her to become feverish and experience severe joint pain. This can last up to an hour or a full week, but ultimately she will remain powerless in this state leaving her defenseless.

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