Raine Heartfall

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"I do what I want."
Raine Heartfall
Player: @Perfidus
Origin: Magic / Natural
Archetype: Mastermind / Soldier
Threat Level: 50 (As of 10/3/08) / 30
Personal Data
Real Name: Raine Heartfall
Known Aliases: Crimson Raine, Twilight Raine (self given titles) Freckles, Raindrop (old nicknames)
Species: Human
Age: 16 [1]
Height: 5'3"
Weight: Unknown [2]
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Auburn
Biographical Data
Nationality: Caucasian
Occupation: Villain!
Place of Birth: Greenwich, Connecticut[3]
Base of Operations: Cap Au Diable
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Laine Heartfall (older sister - deceased)
Known Powers
Manipulation of dark magicks learned through extensive study.
Known Abilities
A decent shot with pistols and rifles alike. Moderate reflexes. Also known to command a gang of thugs in combat, however when observing them it's clear she neither likes them nor do they like her.
Equipment
Stolen Arachnos armor and weaponry. Also of note is a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver kept visibly at her hip at (nearly) all times. Additionally, she will keep supplies and bullets for her 'gang' if she is working with them.
(This page, much like the character it's based upon, includes mature content for harsh language. I didn't want to use the banner because it's ugly.)



"I'ma do the things that I wanna do,
I ain't got a thing to prove to you,
I'll eat my candy with the pork and beans,
Excuse my manners if I make a scene,
I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like,
I'm finally dandy with the me inside,
One look in the mirror and I'm tickled pink,
I don't give a hoot about what you think."

-Excerpt from Weezer's "Pork and Beans"


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Personality

Raine is, in a word, caustic. Other applicable words would include catty, confrontational, rude, difficult, stubborn, and apathetic. To meet Raine is usually to meet an immediate enemy, and there are never any reasons or motivations required for her to verbally attack a new acquaintance. Raine generally attacks people based on appearance; A muscled man will be called a roid monkey or jock, a woman no matter the disposition or attire will invariably be called a slut or dyke. Those who can make it past this initial 'hazing' are generally spared the bulk of insults, though no one is ever fully exempt from Raine's acidic tongue.[4] When the tides are turned and Raine is faced with insults in her own direction, Raine will simply amplify her posturing the way a child might when told not to speak. Though Raine will occasionally stammer at certain accusations, she generally remains on point in her goal of deflecting others. On rare occasions however, she has been known to simply shrug and disregard the putdowns of others, fitting in with her stance of not caring what others think of her or the way she chooses to do things.

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No Fear!

Raine fancies herself as fearless, generally attempting to show no worry or trepidation to those who approach her until it becomes apparent she is outmatched and in danger of being harmed. When she is in the presence of those she knows care for her, she will take it even farther as she seems to expect others to come to her aid when it is required. Often times, Raine will even deliberately place herself in situations so that people will speak to her, only for her to respond with insults or threats of physical harm, and these situations normally generate one of two outcomes; she will either flee when it has become apparent she is clearly out of her league, or she will remain steadfast in her ways... and generally reap the consequences. Her stubborn nature usually makes it the latter.

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"Heh. What, y'gotta prollem with th'way I talk?"

One of the more distinguishing aspects of Raine is her speech. Raine speaks in an accent contrary to how one would assume a girl of her appearance to speak. Comparable to uneducated thugs and gangsters, Raine often slurs her words, making her seem more 'street'. Curses are not used sparingly but instead flung with disregard, as it's not uncommon for literally every other word in a sentence to be a curse word. Often sardonic and always insulting, any jokes that Raine makes are clearly spoken for her own amusement. Making others laugh usually only solicits a glare.

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Mirthless

Raine never smiles, and rarely laughs openly.[5] Instead, she will smirk or half-smirk when she finds something amusing or funny, sometimes accompanied by a decidedly derisive snicker. Her expressions are kept mostly under a certain amount of control, and when she slips her annoyance is visible. Even on the rare occasion that Raine openly laughs, it is quickly suppressed. Few have ever seen Raine show any joy in the traditional sense, and while it's possible she's only hiding it, perhaps the truth is that she just isn't happy.

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A Not-So-Clever Ruse

All of that being said, Raine also comes across as always being "on guard" at all times and that perhaps through this behavior she is only representing a facade, one designed to hide something weaker beneath it. She is prone to nervous ticks such as chewing her lips or the inside of her cheek, and will even fail to prevent these in the middle of a confrontation, hinting that maybe she isn't quite as simple minded and violent as she lets on, and is instead completely aware of what she's doing and making the active decision to do it, no matter how stupid and bull headed it is to everyone else around her. Some have noted that Raine's personality seems desperate and forced, as though she is trying to convince herself more than anyone else, though few if any would know this to be true.

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Appearance

A natural redhead, Raine stands at a decidedly average height for her age and gender. A glance at the girl shows a healthy frame; her slender, athletic body hinting at strenuous physical activity. In stark contrast, her flesh is pale, soft and milky, suggesting that she sees neither hard work nor much time in the sun. Sprinkled over her nubile skin are little freckles to match her long auburn hair, and though plentiful on her face and form, they are not overwhelming and she chooses not to conceal them with makeup or other means. Her hands are as soft as a newborn's, showing not a hint of grit or roughness. The nails crowning each finger are kept short, usually go unpainted, and occasionally show chewed ends.

Makeup is used sparingly, dark eyeliner usually framing her hazel eyes, surrounded by a light pink eyeshadow. On occasion her lips will be made up to match, though generally are shown in their delicate natural hue, glossy due to the constant application of various flavors of lip gloss. Though Raine's facial appearance is fresh and young, she wears a constant scowl to mask it, carefully sculpted eyebrows often curved downward angrily as she meets a newcomer. Despite her attempts at a tough hide, Raine is very often seen chewing her lips, a habit which could easily be seen as a nervous tic.

Raine's choices in clothing display her hypocrisy quite openly, and hint at a desire for the very attention that she immediately shuns upon receiving. Ranging from the moderately risque to the downright sleazy, her wardrobe seems to favor flaunting her body above hiding it behind any substantial amount of clothing. Indeed, it isn't entirely unheard of for her face to be the most concealed part of her body, sometimes choosing to wear a long, draping cowl while the rest of her figure goes barely covered. Other constant choices include tight fabrics to accentuate her body, various skirts and bottoms that reveal her long legs, fingerless gloves, and a tactical belt. In combat or in leisure, Raine favors stiletto heeled boots over any other type of footwear, though can occasionally be seen in wearing otherwise; most notably, a pair of brightly colored cowboy boots. Overall, Raine seems to possess her own unique style that she prides highly, and usually seems unconcerned with compliments and derogatory statements alike, generally responding to either with derision or insult.

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Background

(I said I'll get to this, sheesh!)

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Abilities

Raine is for most intents and purposes, a normal human being. She can be harmed or killed with the same relative ease as your average pedestrian, perhaps more due to her usual refusal to actually dress for the task of combat. Raine has no natural powers of any sort, and is in fact anything but super. What sets Raine apart is a combination of learned ability, simple circumstance, and a whole lot of luck.

Attributes
  Statistic
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  Fighting
       
  Agility
               
  Strength
   
  Endurance
           
  Reason
                   
  Intuition
               
  Psyche
   
 

Raine is a self taught student of the dark arts. Extensive study and practice has granted her the ability to control and manifest dark matter and energies from the netherworld. Through these means she has learned to replenish her own energy as well as that of those about her, and to weaken and slow her foes via physical manifestations. Among her proudest accomplishments is the ability to summon a black cloud of pure dark energy that follows and aids her in combat. This ghoul-like form seems to think and choose for itself, and has an undying loyalty to Raine while present, though Raine is unable to sustain it indefinitely. Raine has also been seen to fly, though never for extended amounts of time. As she has no formal training, all these spells can be clumsy, and have been known to not work as planned, backfire, or even fail completely. Some of these mistakes are quite embarrassing, however some are not.[6] As powerful as Raine's dark abilities can be, to attempt them Raine generally needs a clear head as well as several seconds or more to prepare and execute the spell. Naturally, these conditions are rarely met when Raine is attacked unexpectedly or suddenly, however she seems to be learning to execute her spells not only quicker, but more discreetly.

Raine and the gang
In battle, Raine is almost never alone. Her greatest asset is not her magic but rather the gang of thugs she commands.[7] Raine seems to pull from an endless pool of these gangsters, and seems to have little to no worry about their well being. There is no bonding between them; Raine doesn't even know their real names, nor does she care to. For her own benefit and ease of command however, she has a set group of names to use for her minions regardless of who is actually there. It's understood that these names are ways for the gang to understand which role she expects them to play. For instance, the one she calls Vasquez will always be an arsonist no matter what. Raine is known to bicker frequently with the gang, and it's obvious they care for her about as much as she cares for them, which is to say not at all. These men clearly aren't motivated by loyalty. Recent times have seen Raine without these men more often, instead relying on an arsenal she and Starla had procured, or rather stolen, from Arachnos. It's debatable whether or not this makes her safer or more vulnerable.

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Affiliations

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Starla Heartfall

A long-term friend and closest companion, Starla (formerly Star) was a second generation captive wolf, picked out by Raine as a child from a litter at a nearby wildlife sanctuary. Raine's father had become worried for his daughter's withdrawal and thought a pet could help bring the girl out of the shell she had begun to climb into, and Star was chosen simply because "wolves are totally badass". Though it ultimately didn't work, Raine and Star took to each other very well, and the wolf was Raine's only friend as the girl grew more and more outwardly antisocial and misanthropic. Star proved unusually intelligent and loyal to Raine for her years as an animal; many nights were spent with Raine resting her head on the wolf's side, speaking her mind and saying things that no person had or ever would hear, be they complaints or simply commentary on the life Raine saw around herself. It was only natural that Raine would grow lonely in the Isles by herself, even if she'd never admit it, and it was a no brainer that the girl would want to have her trusty wolf by her side in her new life. But, no one expected that the day Raine was toying with dark arts of magic that the wolf would interfere. Now Starla, she lives in the Isles with Raine and acts as a lackey but more typically is a pillow to cry on just as before. Having known Raine for so long, Starla has a deeper understanding of Raine than anyone else, and is both a link to the girl's past and future. Likes to play with volleyball. Doesn't mind that Raine is noisy.

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The List!

Since coming to the isles, Raine has come across and interacted with far more people than she had in her previous life, and while she rarely wants to admit to having friends, it's obvious she has them. But not everyone she's around could be called a friend. Others still are the exact opposite. Raine keeps a constantly changing list of many of the more notable people she knows, cataloging them for her own benefit so she can always remember who to yell at, who to yell at less, and who to kill.

They's awright.
  • Glimmershade: Glimmer considered Raine and herself BFFs long before Raine ever actually came around. At first, Raine seemed to mostly just tolerate Glimmer's presence, as her personality had little effect whatsoever on the oddly colored girl and in fact seemed to only feed her, as any insult Raine used was usually turned right back around or disregarded completely. These days, while the bickering and insults still flow like water from both parties, there is a shared camaraderie between the two. Glimmer still often takes Raine's many expletives as sexual advances, but Raine has learned to cope with Glimmer's behavior just as Glimmer has always tolerated Raine. While these two have exchanged physical blows in the past, now they are in fact partners in crime, both in the literal sense and when it comes to hanging out in Pocket D and the protection of 'the truck'. Glimmer is a protector of the more frail Raine, and even Raine has openly admitted she would be a "fuckin' corpse" if not for her pink friend.
  • Terradigm/Terraitor: Though Raine wouldn't admit it, she sees Terra as a bit purer than the average female in Pocket D. Whether it's true or not remains to be seen, but Raine allows Terra's company with little to no fuss, and secretly worries of the girl ending up a "harlot" because of the company she keeps. Terra often brings food and drink for Raine when they meet, and though initially skeptical, Raine doesn't have much of a problem with expressing thanks for these favors. Though the two have not seen each other for some time now, Raine generally regards Terra as a positive influence in her life. Even if she never said so.
  • Mitsu Tanaka: Raine met Mitsu at the same time she met Terra, and was immediately disgusted with many aspects of Mitsu's personality, most notably the use of 'moon language' and Mitsu's relentless teases toward Raine. To combat the designation of Raine-chan, Raine first called Mitsu 'Pockychan' though has since settled on 'Mitz', which seems to be used just as a nickname more than any insult. Mitsu has mostly ceased the teasing, and it among other things seems to have made it a bit easier for Raine to be calm and receptive in her presence. It would be an understatement to say the two have been through their ups and downs, but still they remain as something resembling friends.
  • Ayapana: Aya, like most others, was met with nothing but scorn upon first meeting Raine, as well as the several meetings that followed. In what seems to be a running theme, it wasn't until Aya helped Raine out of a sticky situation that Raine began to be more receptive. Raine secretly admires aspects of the winged woman, such as the ability to manipulate and control nature. They've been through a bit and said many hateful things, but it seems this part of the rollercoaster sees them as friends once more.
  • Sarah Willis/Alley Shadow: Sarah and Raine were in the beginning pretty clear enemies, with both exchanging insults, usually with Raine as the aggressor. Somewhere along the line this changed into something resembling camaraderie. At some point, Sarah painted a portrait of Raine, and it was mere days later that Raine hurt Sarah's feelings terribly. In an action unprecedented at the time, Raine apologized. Raine later came into contact with Sarah's real father, and even helped get the two in contact with one another. While Sarah didn't enjoy speaking with the man, she did appreciate Raine's intention. Raine hasn't seen Sarah in some time, and secretly wonders if the girl fell back into old habits.
  • Ambassador Xeron: Jel is Raine's ex, and perhaps only, boyfriend. Like everyone Raine meets, the two were off to a rocky start, as Jel was met only with mockery and cruelty. It wasn't until Jel saved Raine's life that they seemed to grow closer, and for a time they lived together in Jel's home, the embassy for his home world of Kelt, located in Cap Au Diable. Jel has had to put up with far more of Raine's nonsense than anyone else, and so it's no wonder the relationship ultimately ended. Raine now claims she was only using the boy for a place to stay, and they still see one another on occasion in Pocket D, the place where they first met.
Eh.
  • Luna Firespeaker: Raine had nothing but contempt for Luna from the start, but unlike Raine and Luna's ex-girlfriend Angie, it would take far longer for the two seem to settle. For months, Luna almost never cared for Raine's nonsense, and usually preferred to take the moral high ground as opposed to playing Raine's game, despite Raine's constant taunts and insults. It wasn't until Raine was seriously injured and Luna mended the wounds without a single laugh or taunt that Raine decided it was time to let herself think differently of Luna, though she still insists Luna is a "goddamn coat stealer."
  • Crushing Violet: Raine's relationship to Angie could be described as simply explosive. Their first time meeting, in which Angie's then-girlfriend Luna Firespeaker singed Raine's hair, would set the precedence for all future meetings, and even though the two have been known to be civil and carry on normal conversation from time to time, Raine still is known to threaten violence to this day. Angie appears to enjoy taunting Raine with sexual advances and come ons, all of which are denied by Raine, sometimes causing Angie to appear genuinely dismayed.
  • Devanna Jade: This woman was a part of the old 'crew' that Raine reluctantly once found herself a part of in months past. Always openly sexual, DJ has often teased Raine when she had the chance, so it's no wonder that Raine doesn't think highly of the woman. Despite months of attacks and jabs from both parties, and even fake sexual advances from DJ, Raine can't bring herself to despise the one who once saved her mind from being controlled.
  • Eshet Lillah: Raine met Eshet through Glimmer, and knowing Raine's relationship with Glimmer is what led to Eshet's immediate attempts to befriend Raine, though Raine now questions if that is still the only reason behind it. Raine has generally treated the succubus quite badly, refusing the constant offers of cookies and commonly insulting her relentlessly. However, Raine's behavior has had a very limited effect, possibly due to Eshet's already diminutive personality. Still, Raine is wary of Eshet's motives despite the girl's reassurances, and intends to keep her at arms length indefinitely. Alternatively, there are thoughts of killing Eshet, just to prove her wrong.
  • Fox Masters: Fox is a Malta Operative, and one of few to see Raine at the very beginning of her career, having met her on her first day in Mercy Island. Fox seemed to take an interest in Raine from the start and was always willing to force the girl to do things, taunt her, and of course, laugh at Raine's complaints and inexperience. Raine mostly remembers Fox as "that fuckin' asshole that threw me inna sewer."
Goin' down.
  • Enerix: Scarlet is an enemy. From the first time Raine laid eyes upon the woman, she was unimpressed. Like most other females she meets, Raine considered Scarlet a dirty, worthless tramp. When they finally met face to face, despite Scarlet's apparent friendliness, Raine acted as expected and showed nothing but disrespect. While Scarlet seemed unperturbed by it, perhaps her actions tell a different story, as Scarlet has seemingly taken to making Raine uncomfortable, or worse. If Raine has her way, Scarlet will die.
  • Shade Nefarious: For once, this was not a rivalry started by Raine. Instead, this began when Shade approached the girl out of nowhere and attempted to trick her into killing Robin, using deceit and threats of harm. Raine knew better and was able to see past it, but that wasn't the end of the story. As time passed Raine frequently berated Shade, and one night Raine issued a challenge to the demon. It was a fight, but it would be one Raine would lose, and the price was Raine's soul. She attempted to get away, it was no use, and Shade strung her upside down and took what he had earned. Raine deteriorated for some time before mysteriously receiving her soul once more. She now plans her revenge. But how do you kill a seemingly immortal demon?
  • Moone: Raine has no direct reason to hate him, but she does anyway. What she sees in Moone is someone known, respected, perhaps even feared, which to Raine makes him something worth destroying. Raine believes that if she can truly get one over on the clearly more skilled man, she'll gain what he loses. Thus, she claims to want to kill him, and has even tried to do so, despite believing that Adam wishes her no real harm and that he even sees potential in her. The goal is to set an example. It just might not end up to be the example she wants.
  • Sky-Scar: Robin is an interesting case. The two had met several times with mixed results before Robin seemed to decide that Raine needed help, and that if she'd allow it, he'd be the one to give it to her. Robin had insisted that Raine only needed a friend, seeing much in the girl as he once saw in himself. The two had even shared conversations in which Raine let details slip about her life, and Raine secretly considered the boy a friend. That has all since changed since several actions on Robin's part have rubbed Raine the wrong way. Raine wonders what went wrong in Robin, but refuses to dwell on it too much. There's no room for thoughts of that nature when it's revenge you seek.. even though Raine ultimately knows it was all her fault.
  • Okori: Okori immediately took a liking in tormenting Raine. All it took was a simple, singular insult, and Okori attacked. She was saved then, but not before being humiliated. For a time, this imp seemingly made it a mission to hurt Raine, in more ways than one. Each time saw Raine saved by others she knows, and it wasn't long before Okori became their enemy aswell. Raine believes Okori to be responsible for the disappearance of Terra, and while the pirate creature has seemingly disappeared, Raine hasn't forgotten, nor will she ever. Maybe that's all Okori wanted.
  • Nerzana: While Raine has a huge problem with this blue woman, for once it's another who seems to have the true hatred. Nerzana disapproves of Raine wholly and completely, and thinks her as no better than pondscum. While Raine is just fine with brushing the woman off with an insult, Nerzana has openly spoken of her desire -- and intent -- to kill Raine.

Other, less notable (and nameless) people on the shit list include: "That fuckin' dork in th' stupid hat that put tomato on my fuckin' sammich when I said I dit'n want any fuckin' tomato onnit", "That fuckin' slut in th' short skirt that fuckin' winked at me like I give a shit 'bout her skanky whore ass", "That motherfuckin' waiter, dit'n even fill my fuckin' drink, an' then later tried t'come'n kill me like I'm th'asshole", and of course, "That asshole in th' corduroy. Nobody fuckin' wears corduroy."

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"Speak onnit, punk."

(Thoughts, opinions, insults, all that jazz. Say it here!)

"Raine is... interesting, to be sure. Confusing, frustrating... but interesting." - Ayapana

"She insults me, my friends, everyone around and I keep trying to defend and befriend her." - Crushing Violet

"She seems lonely...I think it is because...no one has ever been...truly and unconditionally nice to her." - Eshet Lillah

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Trivia

  • Despite the desire to have people believe otherwise, she is straight-edge, and does not drink, smoke, or partake in recreational drugs. Although in more recent times this has been challenged as she has been seen having a drink after a particularly rough night.
  • Raine's Myers-Briggs Personality Type is ISFP. But don't tell anyone.
  • She has obstructive Sleep Apnea. Before moving to the Isles, she would use a CPAP every night as treatment, but as the machine was a bit too bulky for constant transport, she was forced to leave it behind. As such, her terrible snore has returned, and as her condition prevents her from entering the deepest stages of restful sleep, her mornings (or afternoons, depending on when she wakes!) are plagued with excessive, zombie-like sleepiness and the feeling that no matter how much she'd slept, it wasn't enough. Needless to say, this condition does little to help her already cranky disposition!
  • Enjoys music and is known to listen to her ipod frequently, even in the most hectic of battles. Due to luck or otherwise, this hasn't caused her problems yet. Her tastes are eclectic, and include but are not limited to metal, ambient, classical, industrial, italo disco, and synthpop. Additionally, she enjoys J-pop, but you will never, ever hear her sing it or admit to having heard it. Ever.
  • Although often called and thought of as a slut because of the way she dresses, she is in fact the exact opposite. Raine is all but asexual.
  • Despite the many injuries Raine has suffered in her time in the Isles, she is without a single scar. This is due to her ability to heal physical blemishes through her magic. Which is a good thing.. or else she'd be rocking some pretty gnarly scars!
  • Raine is a moderate fan of science fiction/action films, as proved by the names she chose for her gang: Drake, Gorman, Vasquez, Hicks, Hudson, and Ripley. (Ripley wasn't going to be used as it makes it all a bit obvious, but they wouldn't let me name the bruiser as Bishop.)
  • Raine's favorite color is scarlet, but it's no big secret considering her usual choice of wardrobe.
  • Loves root beer! Raine has even been known to accept this soda from untrusted people if offered, depending of course on her mood.
  • After numerous failures, Raine learned to fly the first time by jumping off of a tall building in Cap Au Diable. She figured she'd read enough by that point that if she still couldn't do it, she deserved to go splat. Her only worry was the possibility of someone molesting her corpse.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Doesn't like to admit this, but let's be honest. It's obvious.
  2. ↑ Refused to be weighed by -anyone-. Often threatens violence toward doctors or technicians who attempt it.
  3. ↑ Not common knowledge, and for good reason.
  4. ↑ With one major exception: Starla. Raine is virtually unable to treat her wolf in a derogatory manner.
  5. ↑ There is photographic evidence to the contrary.
  6. ↑ Like Starla!
  7. ↑ And let's not forget all the others who are kind/stupid enough to protect her!

[edit] And finally, a gallery. Just for fun.

Raine alone, as painted by Sarah Willis.
Glimmer visits during Raine's self imposed exile.
"Yeh, I got 'im."
Best Friends Forever!
Raine and her ex Jel, on one of their very first meetings.
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