[Rhea] prima donna of the gutter

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The Hyena

"...."





5.1.21
Rescued from her captore, Clovis, after a month spent full of mind-fuckery. Having trouble processing reality and doubted her rescue was even real, half expecting to wake back up in the dark cell again. Got out of the place by Kuwaka, Clovis slipping away after seriously injuring Ku. Tried to find Shani, but it appeared he had already stolen her away as well. Despite a dislocated shoulder, did manage to kill one of Clovis's vampires once she got her blessed blade back.

Taken back to the palace by Ku last night and given to Maverick to reset her shoulder and fix up her other minor wounds. Asked him if he could hold onto her weapons for her for a bit. Horrified she would be made to kill Veton when she saw him, just as Clovis had mad her do in one of the hyper-realistic dreams he'd forced her to endure. Took a long bath after, and spent a long while detangling her matted hair.

When Veton arrived, was met with an avalanche of emotion. Wanted so much for him to be real, not a doppleganger made by Clovis, but couldn't convince herself to believe it. Asked him if he was there to kill her, as she didn't have any weapons, and he'd done so several times in the realities posed to her by Clovis.

Endured some heartache at his gentle responses. Eventually pulled Veton to the bed with her to cling on to him. Even if it was a false reality, she would take whatever semblance she could get of him, while he lasted. Remained rather tense, half expecting him to attack her at some point. But that point never came. He promised he could give her a dreamless sleep, but she was terrified of falling asleep and waking back up as a prisoner.

Didn't end up sleeping that night. Convinced to take a trip to the Forest by Veton. Will admit she felt better there. Here form in the forest had so much more strength, and she'd felt weak for so long.

Lots of emotions bubbling under the surface. Holding onto a rage that she'd gone through all she'd had in the past month for nothing. They'd lost their target. Eager to take out that rage if given a half decent outlet.



4.25.21
Currently being held captive by a previous member of Veton's coven after a plan to steal a girl off of him and thwart his business went a bit awry. Got herself kidnapped on purpouse in hopes of flushing out Orpheus, but it turns out he was a little more prepared for them than they'd given him credit for. Definitely didn't anticipate just how deep his hatred for Veton ran. Powerless against the dreams and memories he currently plagues her with, mostly of terrors from Veton's past along with other more personal horrors.

Slowly losing what little sanity she had to begin with.


"I do have things to do, Rhea. Product coming in tonight but... I suppose we can talk." He moved to squat down beside her, brushing a hand over her face before pushing against the cement so she couldn't spit at him. "You're a a bonus. As he has probably imagined, I've been planning for a while. I'm not underestimating him anymore. I've learned and grown. I couldn't go toe to toe with him in a fair fight. Even with the boost. But... I'm not in it for my pride anymore, Rhea. He is going to come to get you. And he probably will. I'm sure he has some sort of dream team." He smiled sweetly as he rose to leave. "Counting on his... Power. So are some others."

She certainly would have tried to spit at him. Eyes were like daggers as his hand brushed across her. There hadn't been any doubt yet that Veton would eventually find her, nor a doubt that he would best Clovis. A small trickle of it seemed to seep in as she lay there beneath him now. The fear was evident on her face before she covered it up with a sneer. In pain and growing increasingly despondent the more she considered the situation, she finally closed her mouth and didn't respond. Somber eyes fix on the ceiling.



9.1.20
Her apartment got blown up last night and she's honestly feeling so attacked right now. x










8.26.20
Has kept very busy over the past view months. Currently being paid handsomely for a job that requires some espionage. Ended up in a jail of sorts for a bit because of it.
Visiting the forest for an escape occassionally while she continues to see the gig through.







Flesh . . .

Name: Rhea *

Sobriquets: Ree ; Na-nuh
| The Hyena | The Bone-crusher |
- The Reisiger - Roach -

Biology: Heavy hyaenidae and cervine influences.

Gender: Female

Orientation:
Pansexual ; Heteromantic

Age: Mature adult

Stature: Large & sturdy

Scent: Natural scent is akin to burning grass. Often smells of blood or carrion.

Speech: Jennifer Hale ; #c76033

Sounds: Very vocal.

Aura: Heavily masked.

Diet: Largely carnivorous. Avid scavenger.

Visuals: Pinterest - Tumblr (nsfw!)

Status: An idiot















Depth . . .


Demonstrative | Boisterous | Curious | Persistent
Impulsive | Zealous | Discourteous | Cynical | Extroverted | Pragmatic | insouciant | Stubborn
Loyal | Attentive | Confident | Cooperative | Gregarious | Versatile | Considerate


"Your mind lay open like a drawer of knives."
- Philip Larkin, Deceptions


x At her core, Rhea presents as a hedonistic, self-destructive creature who can become paradoxically self-sacrificing and considerate to those she loves. Most of her actions can be pinned to a desire to keep her inner circle safe, herself entertained, or her stomach full. Not one to keep to a strict moral code, she simply does what she deems necessary in the moment. In this way is quite impulsive, often acting before thinking a situation through. Very little is black and white to her, rather most things are seen in shades of grey. Choices weigh heavily on the circumstances and those involved.

"Let people feel the weight of who you are and let them deal with it."
- John Eldridge, Wild at Heart


x Even if it is sometimes shown in unconventional ways, she is driven by a desire to keep her those she loves safe and happy. Motivated in maintaining a certain 'peace' around her, if only for the sake of these close familiars. She is quick to throw herself between a close relation and any who seek to do them harm. Attentive and loving to those who earn her loyalty and largely unempathetic to those she feels no connection with. Is rarely purposefully antagonistic to those unknown, but may not always considered civil or friendly upon first impressions.

"Did you cut your hands on me?
Are my edges sharp?"
- Sufjan Stevens, Enchanting Ghost


x Lives by a pack mentality and strives to surround herself with relationships wherever she goes. Good or bad. At her best working as part of a unit and keen on noticing the most subtle cues of others. Most often found in the presence of familiars or imposing herself on strangers. Not keen on ‘fitting in’ but will make subtle changes in mannerisms to mirror those around her. Can and has made it alone -and finds herself alone quite often- but would much rather have the numbers stacked in her favor.

"Fierce, fireless mind, running downhill."
- Robert Lowell, Waking Early Sunday Morning


x Rhea can be considerate, loving, and accommodating in situations involving close relations. Rougher emotions are more easily displayed, but she certainly has the capacity to express herself in a softer manner. Once loyalty is earned, she is such to a fault and vehemently opposed to turning her back on a loved one. Readily hands out compliments, kind words, and encouragements but has an acutely difficult time accepting these things in return. She never seems to know how to handle the kind words or gestures of others. It is much easier to rattle her with sweet talk than a string of curses.

"I don't know how to stay tender with this much blood in my mouth."
- Ophelia: Act IV, Scene V


x Despite there clearly being soft and kind sides to the female, a sharp tongue, quick wit, and heavy hand are more common means of expression. Agitation in the female may manifest itself in the form of aggression and those drawing out her irritation are often met with violence. Definitely not above being vindictive or savage, the hyena is certainly capable of cruel or heinous acts if she deems it necessary. Quick to fall back on this harsher side of herself. Often tries to find 'appropriate' or socially-acceptable outlets for her violent tendencies.

"Call me whatever you like; I am who I must be."
- Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra


x All in all, she has a relatively low self-image. Understands herself to be brash, sharp, and hard to swallow in many cases and often discredits any kinder qualities she has. A rough exterior lends her to cover up most insecurities with ease. At the end of the day couldn't narrow herself down to being good or evil, kind or mean-spirited. While in fact others' views of herself may differ wildly, as she has the capacity to be any one of these things given different perspectives.

"She had been both good and wicked and everything in between. She had been both at once, too, until it was hard for her to even tell the difference anymore."
- Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra


x As a rule, quite genuine with close relations and strangers alike. Not one to put up false fronts. While crafty and underhanded at times in her schemes, she has very straightforward aims. Incredibly expressive in her body language which further conveys a sense of honesty in her interactions. Unapologetically herself even if she's in the midst of spinning some elaborate lie. She seems to have a very good grasp on who she is; confident and self-assured for that reason.

"She wears strength and darkness equally well,
the girl has always been half goddess, half hell."
- Nikita Gill


x No one has ever been able to call the female 'shy' by any means. Many situations bring forth a general weariness but she is gregarious at her core. Loose with and easily swayed by certain personalities, words, or actions. Social as she is, the hyena remains cautious of intimacy with the most tender parts of her kept under lock and key. 'Gives' herself to others pretty readily in a physical sense but typically puts off an emotionally unavailable air.

"Filled with stardust, wearing the bones as the shield and the skin as the cape. Fighting every day and opening up for the new wounds in the hustle of hiding the old scars.”
- Akshay Vasu


x Not a maternal creature, but nurturing in her own way. Quietly protective over any perceived innocence in children or adults alike despite often remaining emotionally distant to such individuals. Terrified at the thought of bearing children or being solely responsible for one. Takes birth control religiously to combat this, even when the chance of pregnancy seems relatively low. Readily takes up the role of ‘fun aunt’ when given the chance, however.

"This is the strange way of the world, that people who simply want to love are instead forced to become warriors."
- Lauren Oliver, Requiem


x Typically, Rhea maintains a certain laissez-faire approach to life. More apt to let things go than hold on to vendettas or negative judgement. Chastisements from a friend are taken to heart but insults from a stranger usually roll off broad shoulders. When it comes to strangers, her good graces -not to be confused with trust- are easily won though can be swiftly lost when striking certain cords within the female. Quick to express her displeasure when her buttons are pushed.

"Girls like her turn into women with eyes like bullet holes and mouths made of knives. They are always restless. They are always hungry. They are bad news. They will drink you down like a shot of whisky. Falling in love with them is like falling down a flight of stairs."
- Holly Black, Black Heart


x Over time, the Hyena has developed a mild persecution complex. Her paranoia can be hard to spot when she’s in her element. Easily comes off as self-assured -and is, in most cases- but around unfamiliar people, or in an unfamiliar place, that paranoia becomes more obvious. Her life up to this point has taught her not to trust too easily. People have taught her this as well.

"Don't believe everything you think."
- Robert Fulghum





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SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Ok. NOW I track xD

Ok. NOW I track xD
riddledrhyme's picture

YAY ♥

YAY ♥
Poppyflower's picture

YES FINALLY SHE`S SO CUTE

YES

FINALLY

SHE`S SO CUTE ♥
~Poppy~
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Waning-Sun's picture

Oh my gosh. My little ones

Oh my gosh. My little ones would get along well with her. Ranore and Kyra especially.
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OrinocoFlow's picture

Track for Achi

Track for Achi <3
You do not have a soul. You ARE a soul. You have a body.
~ C.S. Lewis
Xemi's picture

Omg

Omg <3 stahp it you're making me miss my Atreyu ;___; hyenas are da best. Track. ♥
Silverfang's picture

She is so freakin adorable.

She is so freakin adorable. ;_;
riddledrhyme's picture

I sowy Xemi &hearts; they are

I sowy Xemi ♥ they are awesome!
Thanks all you guys :') You're characters have been so kind to her ♥
OrinocoFlow's picture

haha XD achi was checking on

haha XD achi was checking on his friend who is with someone not so nice didn't want little one to get hurt O3O
You do not have a soul. You ARE a soul. You have a body.
~ C.S. Lewis
riddledrhyme's picture

he's a sweetie ^^

he's a sweetie ^^
wingeddeer's picture

YES PLEASE.

YES PLEASE.<3


Oooh~ Tracking.

Oooh~
Tracking.
riddledrhyme's picture

thanks ^^

thanks ^^
Keyblade's picture

Track! I see her sitting with

Track! I see her sitting with my Farren, though he really doesn't know how to handle the situation. ;v;
Poppyflower's picture

Could she possibly get any

Could she possibly get any cuter asfhishfsf/melting
~Poppy~
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riddledrhyme's picture

lsdkvmlskdc ^ too kind ;;

lsdkvmlskdc ^ too kind ;; ♥
misschevious's picture

Track ^^ mmm what's with

Track ^^ mmm what's with these hyena's these days lol

I personally love them because to me they're awesome creatures Laughing out loud
Dotte's picture

Hope Balth didn't frighten

Hope Balth didn't frighten the little thing. He felt a tad too protective over this cute bum when Peeg left |D
riddledrhyme's picture

misschevious: They are

misschevious:
They are pretty awesome ^^

Dotte:
Oh no, not at all xD.. She's a socially forward little thing and appreciates the company c:

Tracks c:

Tracks c:
riddledrhyme's picture

thanks ^^

thanks ^^
Mauvable's picture

Tracking &hearts;

Tracking ♥
Faustt's picture

Eeee! Such a pretty bio!

Eeee! Such a pretty bio!
Salka's picture

Oh my god, she is so cute;

Oh my god, she is so cute; she totally melted Ivan's heart! ;u; Tracka-lackin'~ ♥

riddledrhyme's picture

thanks you guys ;u; &hearts;

thanks you guys ;u; ♥
Dotte's picture

Ughn, that new CSS looks

Ughn, that new CSS looks really neat in design. ♥ Love the colors as well B)
riddledrhyme's picture

Unplugged did such a good job

Unplugged did such a good job with it ^^

Absolutely adore this

Absolutely adore this character.
riddledrhyme's picture

jhjhwedkqj &hearts;

jhjhwedkqj ♥

She is such a

She is such a cootie-patoodie.

Trackin~
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&hearts; ^^

♥ ^^
idiosyncrasies's picture

what a cutie ;u;

what a cutie ;u;
Tiani's picture

;3

;3
riddledrhyme's picture

Hiya c:

Hiya c:

I can say that some fawn

I can say that some fawn still chasing Vittani. :'D
Wherever she look back, there's Rhea. : 'D

Sweet... <333
riddledrhyme's picture

Lol, yep.. She finds

Lol, yep.. She finds predatory-looking things intriguing ^^

Yes, Vittani is too little

Yes, Vittani is too little curious about this chaser. <)

8o Bio. &hearts; I love this

8o Bio. ♥ I love this bio.
riddledrhyme's picture

thank you ;u; Unplugged did

thank you ;u;
Unplugged did great with it c:
idiosyncrasies's picture

Riddle, I don't know if it's

Riddle, I don't know if it's my connection, but Rhea just seems to be buttscooting around? lD
riddledrhyme's picture

LOL, she's not xD I see the

LOL, she's not xD
I see the same thing all the time though c:
LilyBlue's picture

tracking this cutie. My

tracking this cutie. My little cub likes her :3
riddledrhyme's picture

thanks ^^

thanks ^^

Can I just say, although Umay

Can I just say, although Umay and Rhea haven't interacted that much compared to others, I'm seriously LOVING how well your girl is coming along, lol. ;;
How well you play her as a young predator and just.. her personality, learning development, realism. Arghh I dunno, just felt like being a creeper and admiring. fsjiafj

^ amen to what saff said.

^ amen to what saff said.
riddledrhyme's picture

jknksdkjand you guys are

jknksdkjand you guys are gunna make me cry at 1:00 in the morning ;A;
Thank you so much Sapphire, that truly means a lot. I was really worried about how she'd develop and how she'd seem to others. All the amazingly deep characters I've had the privilege to interact with, such as your own, have really pushed me to want to get to that point with my own.
THANKS ♥
Qanat's picture

REAL overdue track because

REAL overdue track because I'm just plain bad at trackin'. BI

BUT I completely agree with Sapphire- this little gal is a breath of fresh air around here. Love her development and the mere fact that she IS developing. So well balanced and realistically so- really solid, especially for such a young character.
/ alright, done gushing. eue
riddledrhyme's picture

lkmsdflmkal thanks so much

lkmsdflmkal thanks so much ;u;
It means a lot hearing that from you guys, especially when I admire your own characters so much.
natille.koks's picture

track :3

track :3
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thanks ^^

thanks ^^