Laylani Shimna;;Approved.

[Laylani]

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The Basics

Name: Laylani Shimna

[/li][li]Nickname(s): Lani (lah-Nee)
Age: 11
Birthday: December 21
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Undeveloped
Blood status: Half-Blood
Parents: Muggle Father and Witch Mother
Siblings: None
Wand: 12in Monterillio ~clicku~ with a Manticore Hair ~clicku~ Pic
Affinities: Enigmas; A Love for Stories and Origins.
Natural talents: The Arts and Ars Magica (The Art of Magic) Compartmentalized Mind.
[/li][li]House: Ravenclaw (desired)
[/li][li]Year: First Year
[/li][li]Job: Not fucking up too much… aka Student.
[/li][li]—Brief Job Description: Playing it by ear.
[/blockquote]Physical

Hair: Knee length iridescent black/purple; silk straight.
Eyes: Rich Royal Purple which changes to Aquamarine in times of panic and strong magic.
Height: 3‘10“
Build: Svelt
Other: Delicate, like a Porcelain Doll.
Picture: ~clikcu~

Personality/Demeanour

Likes: The Fine Arts.
Dislikes: Ignorant cruelty. Malice done for no purpose.
Strengths: Open minded and quickly adaptable.
Weaknesses: 1. Shy. To much to hide, so rarely feels comfortable showing her true self. 2. Perfectionist. She has an affinity for the Arts, and it translates into her magic and how she holds herself… her aura. But, because she tends to keep to herself, it gives the wrong impression… as though she thinks she‘s better than everyone else because she doesn‘t socialize on their level. The truth is, she wants nothing more to be accepted, but is burdened by the sins of her father and mother, and thus, believes she‘s unworthy of her peers. 3. Socially awkward with compliments and will try to run and hide at the earliest chance. All this is starting out. What the future holds, who knows?

History and General Biography

History: ~Classified~
General Biography: There are families still, where the parents are so caught up in their own lives, they care not for who their children are. All they care about is that the child acts in a way that would gain the approval of the parents peers. And rarely speaks unless spoken too. Laylani comes from such a household.

The terms “I don‘t know,” and “Because,” are Unacceptable and is dealt with swift and brutal force by the father. Because of this, she‘s one of the few children who Thinks before she speaks, for it was beaten into her.

[/li][li]Belongings:[/size]

Pet: None
Broom: None
Other: A simple mundane journal. A chest full of modern clothes and kimonos. Standard school supplies. Some pocket money. A bag full of hair ornaments.

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I'd adore for her future companion to have this as their theme song-click- Preferrably a dark souled protector of sorts... older of course <3

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[Courtney Larkin]

Dear Miss Laylani Shimna,

Congratulations! You have been approved [Pending Nepharet's review], your profile is excellent. I'd like to welcome you and invite you to further your endeavors by now applying for a job, going through the sorting hat and anything else you desire! Feel free to send any questions or concerns to myself or Nefaret.

Sincerely,
Courtney

[Nepharet]

Dear Miss Laylani Shimma,

Congratulations! You have been approved, your profile is excellent. I, too, would like to welcome you and invite you to join us here at Number four, Privet Drive. And although I have approved your profile, I do have one question: could you please elaborate on your affinity for enigmas? This would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Happy Posting,
Nepharet[/size]

[Laylani]

On the Question of Enigma's.

There are those who's mind functions on an altered level. This usually comes about from having to live a double or multiple life for as long as they can remember. Because they are more than meets the eye -insert Transformers Joke here-, these people tend to look beyond the surface and wade deep into the undercurrents of all that is around them.

Now, with that in mind... Enigma's are puzzles of All Sorts. Those who have an affinity/love of enigmas see Patterns in All Things. They tend to completely suck at the rudimentary application of knowledge, yet excel in the advance application.

Case in Point.

1.)Failing Mathematics, yet loves and excels in Physics, Chemistry, and Billiards.

2.)Originally struggled with Outlines, yet could bang out an excellent story from beginning to end.. but got C's in English Literature because of the lack of an Outline.

3.)Got D's and F's in English Grammar yet A's (when I got a genius idea and started writing outlines After I wrote my stories) in Literature.

An affinity for Enigma's means not only does one enjoy puzzles, they seek them out. They're able to completely submerge themselves in a puzzle, be it written, verbal, or life, while at the same time being completely detached and observing in a philosophical manner.

How all this translates into the RP.

When faced with a mental challenge or a curiosity, be it mundane or magical, Laylani will have the advantage by being able to figure out the patterns and origins. This tends to reveal far more than what most would be able to because of her open mindedness, perceptions, and ability to approach things in a completely neutral manner. Meaning she withdrawals all her preconceptions and is able to put herself in the shoes of whoever/whatever originated the curiosity <3

I really hope that helped clear things up rather than muddle it!



p.s. Someone with an Affinity for Enigmas will be unable to let go of something they don't understand. That's why, even into my adult life, it bothered me that I didn't understand the fundamentals of English Grammar, yet understood the higher, more difficult aspects of it. To this day, I read the difference between an adverb and an adjective and how they function in a simple/complex sentence. Yet, to this day, Basic Math is my ultimate downfall.