• Name :: Magnolia Claus.
• Nickname(s) :: Illia, Mags.
• Birthday :: March 25th.
• Age :: Eighteen.
• Gender :: Female.
• Sexuality :: Asexual.
• Species :: Twin-tailed cat. In her world, animal humans are born with two tails and regular animals are born with one.
• Physical Description :: Magnolia has a ghostly complexion upon a rather petite frame. Her locks are of a light lavender bordering on white and she has pink eyes behind a sharp, almost piercing stare. She is short in stature with proper posture always. Poking out where human ears would be are two feline protrusions and, beneath the fall of her skirt, are two cat tails.
• Fashion :: Magnolia's clothing are always of the top tier and highest prices. Never will she travel about the common folk of Neven in clothing that is not fit for her social and economical status. She favors pink in comparison to other colors, but isn't against changing about her choice depending on the season. It is no surprise, however, that each article of clothing she wears is frilly and/or trimmed with lace.
• Family :: Ramona Claus (mother), Adrock Claus (father), Mayrose Claus (younger sister).
• Likes :: Peppermint candies, honey, flowers, piano music, writing, lazing about, expensive clothing.
• Dislikes :: Mustard, feeling inferior, burning her tongue, violence, meat, large bodies of water, her parents, cold nights.
• Personality :: Magnolia presents herself as a cordial lady. She greets every individual who graces her presence with lovely manners that were seared into her personality by her mother. She takes moments in stride, never rushing even when it is required of her. Even towards confrontations when one challenges her, she chooses to remain pessimistic and shrug off any hostile instigation with a light chortle. Yet, despite her proper facade, her face reflects a more serious character.
It doesn't matter who you are, what you are, what you have done or haven't done, Magnolia will be there for you to rant to, ask for advice about something, or just strike up a little chat with. The student finds herself to have an certain attachment with other beings and believes the only way to exploit that bond is with conversation. By chit-chatting with others, Magnolia believes she opens up new doors to finding out more of what makes a person who they are and how they're special. This also ticks along with her curious nature. Everyone has a story and Magnolia most certainly wants to hear yours. Truth be told, she is neutral and accepting of most personalities she comes across. However, if a person is a heartless, conceded, simply arrogant jerk, Magnolia will not tolerate them.
Magnolia has a mild disposition and many have remarked her as having a kind soul. She's one to do anything for anyone -- no matter the circumstance, time, or place. Magnolia will sacrifice what she must to please another, shying away concern of herself for others. So long as the feat is humanly possible, of course. If it is something unheard of or completely vulgar, it doesn't take her much to muster up a no. Nevertheless, Magnolia tends to aerate a certain pleasantness and warmth towards others no matter who they are. With this comes certain tenderness and concern for those in need. Though her hands may be cold and numb from shoveling snow for a bedridden neighbor, the heart within her bosom will always be warm.
Forgot your lunch? Have half of Magnolia's. Forgot your money? Let Magnolia pay for it. Magnolia Claus believes that the greatest gift to another is the gift of oneself. Giving oneself, so Miss Claus encourages, epitomizes the virtue of generosity to its highest point. By cutting away the avaricious nature of other human beings slowly, Magnolia finds she betters the world and its children (even if it only slightly). Yet, to Magnolia, that is quite enough. So long as her legacy of generosity is somehow imprinted on another and betters them, she is content. Remember though: her generosity towards someone depends greatly on their character. If the other is an intolerable (excuse me) asshole, they will get nothing from her.
Magnolia innocently values life among all living things and absolutely despises those who harm something inferior for sport. Her greatest hate is when another tramples on, to her, the weakest beauty of the world: flowers. She detests bouquets, flowers in vases, flowers used for decoration, et cetera when they will be soon to wilt. Magnolia believes even flowers have a life to live and they should be granted that glory just as humans have the right to. This thought, despite being something she's strongly believed in as a child, has not been abandoned now that she is an adult. Her morals also explain her choice to be a vegetarian. Magnolia is always looking for the good in one's heart. Due to this, she has succumbed to being extremely naive and trusting of people far too quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for a mischievous individual to reel her into their trap. Some might believe she purposely sets herself up for some pranks pulled on her. In truth, she is just so oblivious to such things she never sees them coming.
She is also very pious and takes worship of the Divine Mother or, as It is commonly called, the Goddess, rather seriously. Besides magical tomes, Magnolia is well-versed in the books and tales surrounding the deity and reads them occasionally. She sought comfort in the Goddess when her anxiety and neglected state became too much to handle. Despite the lack of reply, Magnolia firmly believed the omnipresent force was real and watching over her. Her faith does waiver from time to time, especially when she's dealing with incredible emotional turmoil. However, when she's in the pits, Magnolia somehow always finds her way back to the Goddess's bosom. She's not one to stuff a fistful of her beliefs down another individual's throat, but as she despises idiots, she does bigots, and won't concern herself with them for their ignorant views.
Magnolia needs some sort of company by her side, constantly. She has a fear of being left alone, of being forgotten by the world and dying somewhere abandoned with no one by her side. Though much of an extreme thought, Magnolia has convinced herself such a future has a high percentage of occurring. Instead of choosing to face the obstacle head on from the induced thought, Magnolia expresses her worry through bouts of depression. Through her depression, she tends to push people away thus making her fear much more a reality. When her lack of attention is stressed beyond its extreme (as in, stretched passed her bout of depression), her want will turn into a greedy craving for another. Her personality morphs from that of a mild attitude to a feverish disposition as want for attention ticks through her mind. This part of her, shocking and worrisome, tends to frighten people away, making her long for another embodiment of humanity all the more while fueling her desire to just grab someone by the shoulders and yell, "Pay attention to me!"
Magnolia wishes greatly for someone to tell her that the world has not forgotten her. Her exceptionally charitable nature is more to the benefit of herself than those she helps. She will do whatever it takes to be recognized to get a simple thanks or compliment. Many around her has taken advantage of her overly giving nature and stressed it to disturbing edges. Of course, all these requests were met with a yes just so she can be acknowledged. The girl does have a brain though and can make just decisions depending upon what is asked of her. Like stated, if the task asked is inhumanely possible or completely vulgar, there is a chance she will deny the request.
If one jabs her the wrong way, she does indeed fall sullen and a flaring attitude does lie dormant in her small form. She doesn't find offense in most things but if an individual insults a specific matter to her (for example, her bizarre respect for her parents who obviously don't favor her), Magnolia will not back down from an argument. Unfortunately, when she gets angry, she loses control and her demure train of thought diminishes. The cat is known to strike when angered, both by words and physically, and cannot control herself until the problem seems taken cared of. It is due to this burst of lost control she tends to slide away from conflicts and take to the company of herself when angered, frustrated, or depressed because she finds only herself to blame and desires to reflect on her feelings in her lonesome. A similar act takes place when she is embarrassed. She grows sullen and avoids the person or people that she made a fool of herself in front of to avoid criticism.
The fork-tailed feline is very sensitive when it comes to the topic of her parents. Though they justly consider Magnolia their child, Ramona and Adrock have shown an unintended favoritism towards her younger sister, Mayrose. Magnolia is aware of her stance in their hearts. It is one of the main reasons why she chose to leave her home in such a haste, hoping to grant herself (and them) some relief because she did not live up to their expectations. However, deep in her own bosom, she cannot deny the want to return to her home.
Her parents were quite authoritarian and have built high pedestals for their two girls to stand upon. Like a teetering game, they challenged their daughters with harsh discipline. Their oldest was the only one to tumble from their hopes and their hearts. Yet, despite her want to get away, she unconsciously yearns for their authoritarian personalities. Magnolia's insecurities and abandonment issues stem from her parents; she followed life through their guiding palms, never knowing a taste of independence. Having a figure to lead her by the nose is how she lives through life as she is indecisive when it comes to choices. Life is easier to her when there is another to point out the right direction.
Despite her tolerance towards head figures like her parents, she holds conscious hostility towards them. Rebuking herself in the midst of her parents is possible. When she is removed from their presence, however, that is when verity shines. Magnolia bottles her loathing of her parents, showing them the respectful girl they wanted to construct, and only reveals her true side when she is amidst someone vulnerable to lash out against. The doubled rope of despising herself for passively swallowing their opinion of her and her troubled view of respecting authority no matter what lead to displaced aggression that she cannot contain. Magnolia refuses to tell her guardians exactly how she feels for she wishes to not be more of a disappointment. Losing them would lead to losing her family, the embodiments she holds strongest to heart as those who would never abandon her.
Evidence of Magnolia acting rash was especially evident towards her sister when they were both very young. When Magnolia became conscious of her parents' concentration shifting from her to Mayrose, a dangerous jealousy was conjured, and she took out her frustrations on her sibling by bullying her. At first, they were minor afflictions, like ignoring her sister's pleas for assistance in an activity or to play, to more violent actions like tugging her hair or outright punching her without any remorse. Magnolia's physical abuse continued until Mayrose turned eleven and Magnolia thirteen. When the youngest Claus had enough, she began to avoid Magnolia as her sibling did her before, causing a large rift to be formed in their relationship. Mayrose held a tight grudge against Magnolia for the way she was treated. The animosity between the duo exist to this day. Even come the death of their parents, Mayrose tried to let go of her hate to seek comfort in Magnolia, but she rebuked her, unable to release the fact Mayrose was their preferred child when she became an afterthought.
Magnolia's inner, psychological pain from her parents does not stop at withheld hostility. Truth, she is quite generous, but only if she has the means to provide for another. Her parents have babied her since youth, granting everything she's ever wanted on a glimmering platter. She extended her riches onto those who needed it; slashing away the cover of an avaricious trait. Her caretakers still provide the funding for her schooling, but as time slowly lapped on, Magnolia feels as though she hasn't earned anything herself. She questions her worth, having never worked a day in her life besides on learning, and cannot help but look with slight envy to those students who are juggling both their educational concerns and a job. The cat believes she still licks the underside of a silver spoon lifestyle and even working hard to get great grades isn't enough to justify her claim to it. Magnolia desperately wishes to tell her parents to stop providing cash for her tuition, but the fact she does not know how to obtain a job without guidance confounds her. It is the lack of independence that keeps the cat shackled to both her want to remain mellow with her family but also become her own individual.
Magnolia is not much of a smiler. Instead, her face tends to reflect a slackened neutrality or indifference towards the world. Of course, it does not mean smiling is impossible. She has a practiced gesture of presenting a simple simper in the midst of a camera, but otherwise, she stares off almost dozily at other people and events. Indeed, her expression is the key point to determining her mood. It is hard to wake her enthusiasm. Yet, even then, her exuberance towards anything that interests her comes off as half-loved. However, Magnolia is rather coy and playful. Ridiculous banter and cute exchanges are enough to have her chortling. Her sense of humor like her sprinkled innocence is childish. She is more open to finding amusement towards items that would make a mature individual chagrin with dismay.
Love -- it is a concept Magnolia is fully aware of and somewhat understands, but seems weary of attempting. She garnered an image of a favored significant other from her father: a bold, industrious individual who takes charge, provides, and keeps his world in order. In other words, the direct stereotype of a man was her ideal as it was the only concept she knew. Her first love was this and much, much more. He offered her knowledge, guided her. and juggled both his own academic needs with time for her perfectly. However, he offered something the feline was not used to: gentleness and kindness. Though the two traits can be questioned as an act (there was a likely chance he was using it as a ploy to win her over), Magnolia found herself falling deeper for him nonetheless. Yet, even when she held such feelings, she refused to tell. Magnolia is quick to respect and admire any person she sees as an official, but she's never had the courage to love. The lack of an attempt is due to inexperience. She is completely ignorant when it comes to holding a romantic relationship with another. Her wisdom is based only on general information, providing her a shaky foundation on how to begin. Since she is anxious without a strong example to reference from, Magnolia shuts down and bottles up anything regards to romance instead, holding off until she has a better concept to use.
• Background :: To read the light novel she stars in, Petal & Stem, click here.
• Trivia ::
• Nickname(s) :: Illia, Mags.
• Birthday :: March 25th.
• Age :: Eighteen.
• Gender :: Female.
• Sexuality :: Asexual.
• Species :: Twin-tailed cat. In her world, animal humans are born with two tails and regular animals are born with one.
• Physical Description :: Magnolia has a ghostly complexion upon a rather petite frame. Her locks are of a light lavender bordering on white and she has pink eyes behind a sharp, almost piercing stare. She is short in stature with proper posture always. Poking out where human ears would be are two feline protrusions and, beneath the fall of her skirt, are two cat tails.
• Fashion :: Magnolia's clothing are always of the top tier and highest prices. Never will she travel about the common folk of Neven in clothing that is not fit for her social and economical status. She favors pink in comparison to other colors, but isn't against changing about her choice depending on the season. It is no surprise, however, that each article of clothing she wears is frilly and/or trimmed with lace.
• Family :: Ramona Claus (mother), Adrock Claus (father), Mayrose Claus (younger sister).
• Likes :: Peppermint candies, honey, flowers, piano music, writing, lazing about, expensive clothing.
• Dislikes :: Mustard, feeling inferior, burning her tongue, violence, meat, large bodies of water, her parents, cold nights.
• Personality :: Magnolia presents herself as a cordial lady. She greets every individual who graces her presence with lovely manners that were seared into her personality by her mother. She takes moments in stride, never rushing even when it is required of her. Even towards confrontations when one challenges her, she chooses to remain pessimistic and shrug off any hostile instigation with a light chortle. Yet, despite her proper facade, her face reflects a more serious character.
It doesn't matter who you are, what you are, what you have done or haven't done, Magnolia will be there for you to rant to, ask for advice about something, or just strike up a little chat with. The student finds herself to have an certain attachment with other beings and believes the only way to exploit that bond is with conversation. By chit-chatting with others, Magnolia believes she opens up new doors to finding out more of what makes a person who they are and how they're special. This also ticks along with her curious nature. Everyone has a story and Magnolia most certainly wants to hear yours. Truth be told, she is neutral and accepting of most personalities she comes across. However, if a person is a heartless, conceded, simply arrogant jerk, Magnolia will not tolerate them.
Magnolia has a mild disposition and many have remarked her as having a kind soul. She's one to do anything for anyone -- no matter the circumstance, time, or place. Magnolia will sacrifice what she must to please another, shying away concern of herself for others. So long as the feat is humanly possible, of course. If it is something unheard of or completely vulgar, it doesn't take her much to muster up a no. Nevertheless, Magnolia tends to aerate a certain pleasantness and warmth towards others no matter who they are. With this comes certain tenderness and concern for those in need. Though her hands may be cold and numb from shoveling snow for a bedridden neighbor, the heart within her bosom will always be warm.
Forgot your lunch? Have half of Magnolia's. Forgot your money? Let Magnolia pay for it. Magnolia Claus believes that the greatest gift to another is the gift of oneself. Giving oneself, so Miss Claus encourages, epitomizes the virtue of generosity to its highest point. By cutting away the avaricious nature of other human beings slowly, Magnolia finds she betters the world and its children (even if it only slightly). Yet, to Magnolia, that is quite enough. So long as her legacy of generosity is somehow imprinted on another and betters them, she is content. Remember though: her generosity towards someone depends greatly on their character. If the other is an intolerable (excuse me) asshole, they will get nothing from her.
Magnolia innocently values life among all living things and absolutely despises those who harm something inferior for sport. Her greatest hate is when another tramples on, to her, the weakest beauty of the world: flowers. She detests bouquets, flowers in vases, flowers used for decoration, et cetera when they will be soon to wilt. Magnolia believes even flowers have a life to live and they should be granted that glory just as humans have the right to. This thought, despite being something she's strongly believed in as a child, has not been abandoned now that she is an adult. Her morals also explain her choice to be a vegetarian. Magnolia is always looking for the good in one's heart. Due to this, she has succumbed to being extremely naive and trusting of people far too quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for a mischievous individual to reel her into their trap. Some might believe she purposely sets herself up for some pranks pulled on her. In truth, she is just so oblivious to such things she never sees them coming.
She is also very pious and takes worship of the Divine Mother or, as It is commonly called, the Goddess, rather seriously. Besides magical tomes, Magnolia is well-versed in the books and tales surrounding the deity and reads them occasionally. She sought comfort in the Goddess when her anxiety and neglected state became too much to handle. Despite the lack of reply, Magnolia firmly believed the omnipresent force was real and watching over her. Her faith does waiver from time to time, especially when she's dealing with incredible emotional turmoil. However, when she's in the pits, Magnolia somehow always finds her way back to the Goddess's bosom. She's not one to stuff a fistful of her beliefs down another individual's throat, but as she despises idiots, she does bigots, and won't concern herself with them for their ignorant views.
Magnolia needs some sort of company by her side, constantly. She has a fear of being left alone, of being forgotten by the world and dying somewhere abandoned with no one by her side. Though much of an extreme thought, Magnolia has convinced herself such a future has a high percentage of occurring. Instead of choosing to face the obstacle head on from the induced thought, Magnolia expresses her worry through bouts of depression. Through her depression, she tends to push people away thus making her fear much more a reality. When her lack of attention is stressed beyond its extreme (as in, stretched passed her bout of depression), her want will turn into a greedy craving for another. Her personality morphs from that of a mild attitude to a feverish disposition as want for attention ticks through her mind. This part of her, shocking and worrisome, tends to frighten people away, making her long for another embodiment of humanity all the more while fueling her desire to just grab someone by the shoulders and yell, "Pay attention to me!"
Magnolia wishes greatly for someone to tell her that the world has not forgotten her. Her exceptionally charitable nature is more to the benefit of herself than those she helps. She will do whatever it takes to be recognized to get a simple thanks or compliment. Many around her has taken advantage of her overly giving nature and stressed it to disturbing edges. Of course, all these requests were met with a yes just so she can be acknowledged. The girl does have a brain though and can make just decisions depending upon what is asked of her. Like stated, if the task asked is inhumanely possible or completely vulgar, there is a chance she will deny the request.
If one jabs her the wrong way, she does indeed fall sullen and a flaring attitude does lie dormant in her small form. She doesn't find offense in most things but if an individual insults a specific matter to her (for example, her bizarre respect for her parents who obviously don't favor her), Magnolia will not back down from an argument. Unfortunately, when she gets angry, she loses control and her demure train of thought diminishes. The cat is known to strike when angered, both by words and physically, and cannot control herself until the problem seems taken cared of. It is due to this burst of lost control she tends to slide away from conflicts and take to the company of herself when angered, frustrated, or depressed because she finds only herself to blame and desires to reflect on her feelings in her lonesome. A similar act takes place when she is embarrassed. She grows sullen and avoids the person or people that she made a fool of herself in front of to avoid criticism.
The fork-tailed feline is very sensitive when it comes to the topic of her parents. Though they justly consider Magnolia their child, Ramona and Adrock have shown an unintended favoritism towards her younger sister, Mayrose. Magnolia is aware of her stance in their hearts. It is one of the main reasons why she chose to leave her home in such a haste, hoping to grant herself (and them) some relief because she did not live up to their expectations. However, deep in her own bosom, she cannot deny the want to return to her home.
Her parents were quite authoritarian and have built high pedestals for their two girls to stand upon. Like a teetering game, they challenged their daughters with harsh discipline. Their oldest was the only one to tumble from their hopes and their hearts. Yet, despite her want to get away, she unconsciously yearns for their authoritarian personalities. Magnolia's insecurities and abandonment issues stem from her parents; she followed life through their guiding palms, never knowing a taste of independence. Having a figure to lead her by the nose is how she lives through life as she is indecisive when it comes to choices. Life is easier to her when there is another to point out the right direction.
Despite her tolerance towards head figures like her parents, she holds conscious hostility towards them. Rebuking herself in the midst of her parents is possible. When she is removed from their presence, however, that is when verity shines. Magnolia bottles her loathing of her parents, showing them the respectful girl they wanted to construct, and only reveals her true side when she is amidst someone vulnerable to lash out against. The doubled rope of despising herself for passively swallowing their opinion of her and her troubled view of respecting authority no matter what lead to displaced aggression that she cannot contain. Magnolia refuses to tell her guardians exactly how she feels for she wishes to not be more of a disappointment. Losing them would lead to losing her family, the embodiments she holds strongest to heart as those who would never abandon her.
Evidence of Magnolia acting rash was especially evident towards her sister when they were both very young. When Magnolia became conscious of her parents' concentration shifting from her to Mayrose, a dangerous jealousy was conjured, and she took out her frustrations on her sibling by bullying her. At first, they were minor afflictions, like ignoring her sister's pleas for assistance in an activity or to play, to more violent actions like tugging her hair or outright punching her without any remorse. Magnolia's physical abuse continued until Mayrose turned eleven and Magnolia thirteen. When the youngest Claus had enough, she began to avoid Magnolia as her sibling did her before, causing a large rift to be formed in their relationship. Mayrose held a tight grudge against Magnolia for the way she was treated. The animosity between the duo exist to this day. Even come the death of their parents, Mayrose tried to let go of her hate to seek comfort in Magnolia, but she rebuked her, unable to release the fact Mayrose was their preferred child when she became an afterthought.
Magnolia's inner, psychological pain from her parents does not stop at withheld hostility. Truth, she is quite generous, but only if she has the means to provide for another. Her parents have babied her since youth, granting everything she's ever wanted on a glimmering platter. She extended her riches onto those who needed it; slashing away the cover of an avaricious trait. Her caretakers still provide the funding for her schooling, but as time slowly lapped on, Magnolia feels as though she hasn't earned anything herself. She questions her worth, having never worked a day in her life besides on learning, and cannot help but look with slight envy to those students who are juggling both their educational concerns and a job. The cat believes she still licks the underside of a silver spoon lifestyle and even working hard to get great grades isn't enough to justify her claim to it. Magnolia desperately wishes to tell her parents to stop providing cash for her tuition, but the fact she does not know how to obtain a job without guidance confounds her. It is the lack of independence that keeps the cat shackled to both her want to remain mellow with her family but also become her own individual.
Magnolia is not much of a smiler. Instead, her face tends to reflect a slackened neutrality or indifference towards the world. Of course, it does not mean smiling is impossible. She has a practiced gesture of presenting a simple simper in the midst of a camera, but otherwise, she stares off almost dozily at other people and events. Indeed, her expression is the key point to determining her mood. It is hard to wake her enthusiasm. Yet, even then, her exuberance towards anything that interests her comes off as half-loved. However, Magnolia is rather coy and playful. Ridiculous banter and cute exchanges are enough to have her chortling. Her sense of humor like her sprinkled innocence is childish. She is more open to finding amusement towards items that would make a mature individual chagrin with dismay.
Love -- it is a concept Magnolia is fully aware of and somewhat understands, but seems weary of attempting. She garnered an image of a favored significant other from her father: a bold, industrious individual who takes charge, provides, and keeps his world in order. In other words, the direct stereotype of a man was her ideal as it was the only concept she knew. Her first love was this and much, much more. He offered her knowledge, guided her. and juggled both his own academic needs with time for her perfectly. However, he offered something the feline was not used to: gentleness and kindness. Though the two traits can be questioned as an act (there was a likely chance he was using it as a ploy to win her over), Magnolia found herself falling deeper for him nonetheless. Yet, even when she held such feelings, she refused to tell. Magnolia is quick to respect and admire any person she sees as an official, but she's never had the courage to love. The lack of an attempt is due to inexperience. She is completely ignorant when it comes to holding a romantic relationship with another. Her wisdom is based only on general information, providing her a shaky foundation on how to begin. Since she is anxious without a strong example to reference from, Magnolia shuts down and bottles up anything regards to romance instead, holding off until she has a better concept to use.
• Background :: To read the light novel she stars in, Petal & Stem, click here.
• Trivia ::