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Player Name: Max E-mail: madteaparty92 (@ gmail) Preferred Contact:showtoon Timezone: EST Current Characters in Victory Road: Boober Fraggle, Louie Duck
Character Name: Amethyst Series: Steven Universe Timeline: Post-"Steven Universe: The Movie," but Pre-"Steven Universe Future" Canon Resource Links:Wiki link
Personality: She's brash, rude, and reckless; Amethyst's wrestling persona has the full title of "Purple Puma: the wildest cat in the jungle!" for good reason. She revels in her well-earned reputation as the loud and irresponsible one out of the Crystal Gems. Amethyst is fun-loving, and finds that fun in activities like pranks and other humorous pursuits, in shapeshifting, in showcasing her own outlandish behavior, in wrestling, and in eating things that may or may not be food. When - in light of recent events - Steven points out she's actually become mature, she declares the idea gross.
That said, she also doesn't claim it's false. Amethyst's growth is undeniable; over the years without Rose she's gone from an almost childlike Gem to one who - while far from perfect - isn't afraid to do what needs to be done. She's not the take-charge leader Garnet is, but she looks out for those she cares about. She just won't make a big show of it, especially the caring about them part, in most instances. Amethyst doesn't express herself particularly well, and doesn't enjoy coming across as very vulnerable, but that shouldn't be mistaken for true apathy. She loves her friends dearly and wants to protect them.
This desire makes the fact that she's, to put it in Homeworld terms, "defective" all the harder for Amethyst to swallow. She was in the Earth longer than a regular Amethyst would have been before she was ready to emerge, and as a result, she's smaller and not as powerful as other Quartz Gems. This eats away at Amethyst frequently, leaving her insecure and unsure of herself. What tips this into the field of self-loathing is the fact that she was a Gem made on Earth; part of a Gem Kindergarten that - had it went on - would have helped to sap the planet of its ability to host life.
Rose Quartz always assured Amethyst there was nothing wrong with her, despite all of this, and so the loss of the Crystal Gem's leader shook her - more than the revelation that Rose was, in fact, Pink Diamond. That did shock Amethyst, but she was able to put her own issues with this development aside for Steven's sake, feeling the focus should be on him at this time. And in time, the loss of Rose was something Amethyst managed to largely move on from, as well. It helps, no doubt, that she has a very close, sibling-like bond with Steven, whose friendship is very supportive.
Amethyst's siblinghood with Steven covers the typical ups and downs that brothers and sisters deal with. While she looks out for him and is likely the Crystal Gem most likely to have fun with Steven, she also teases him, such as mocking him for worrying about her taking a fall. And Amethyst feels a degree of sibling rivalry with Steven as she notices him becoming more skillful. Though it was something they moved past - to the point where they were able to form Smoky Quartz, a fusion - Amethyst became aggressive towards Steven in her jealousy and insecurity, thinking that his increasing talent made her the "worst" Crystal Gem.
As a closing note, Amethyst is the Crystal Gem who - aside from Steven - is by far most likely to interact with humans. In fact, she's generally happy to do so, and she behaves as more in-touch with the ways of humans than Pearl or Garnet.
Pokémon Information Affiliation: Trainer Starter: Gible Password: Atomic Fireball
Victory Road Sample: As the first stop in a city for many brought to the Pokémon World, Cherrygrove could strike many as a city in name only. For those more used to the word being applied to a bustling metropolis, the small and peaceful town on the beach didn't have the same feeling.
But this discrepancy hadn't bothered Amethyst for a moment. In fact, it hadn't really occurred to her at all, at least not to any noteworthy degree. Her own home, Beach City, wasn't all that different from Cherrygrove. Beach City was more lively, but even then, on your average day? Not by much. Although in all truth, that wasn't the reason she paid no mind to the mismatch of name and atmosphere.
It was just, well, who cared about semantics? Especially in a new place! While Amethyst’s overall feelings on being in this world weren't positive, what was the use of dwelling on who and what she was missing? She'd find a way back when she'd had enough. This was hardly the worst situation she'd ever found herself in, right? It'd be fine! Besides, while this place was pretty dull so far, the creatures that lived here were anything but.
Heck, Compactor was as good at eating weird stuff as Amethyst herself was! Or, well… As she normally was. Right now, that was different. Right now, a lot about Amethyst's form was different. And that shouldn't be any big deal! Right? She shape-shifted all the time anyway! And humans were cool, being one wasn't bad. Amethyst never completely got it when other Gems viewed humans as so hard to understand to begin with. They were different, yeah, but it wasn't like… So different, was it?
Definitely not so different that she wasn't Amethyst anymore! Because that'd be stupid. And it would really suck if she'd got so much figured out about who she was only to have things change that much– Which they hadn't, anyway!
Her hands tightened into fists, arms tensing at her sides as she walked through the city. The Gible following Amethyst along down the street - who was just catching up with her after getting repeatedly distracted by the sights - made an inquisitive sound as he nosed at her knuckles. Amethyst looked down at him with a sigh and a tired smile.
“Yeah, you're right, Compactor. Let's not worry about it right now.”
The Gible blinked as if trying to figure out how he'd been right. Hadn't he been the one asking a question?
But an audible grumble from Amethyst’ stomach distracted Pokémon and trainer alike. Amethyst chuckled sheepishly. Eating was nothing new, but she was used to only doing it when the impulse hit. Remembering that she now needed food on a regular basis? That was proving harder than she would have thought.
“Ya hear that, little dude?” Amethyst asked, smirking down at her companion. “Sounds like we'd better get something to eat.”
The Gible’s excitement was clear as he hopped up in the air, then on landing took off ahead. Was he going towards food? He didn't know! But Amethyst was hardly one to complain about a little enthusiasm. And hey, it's not like she knew where they should head for a meal, either.
Snickering to herself, she followed after Compactor. Any issuss that weren't about food could be dealt with later… One problem at a time, right? Without the threat of corrupted Gems or the Diamonds looming, that was actually an option here.
The thought brightened Amethyst’s smile as she caught up with her partner and scooped him into her arms.
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Amethyst | Steven Universe | Not Reserved
Name: Max
E-mail: madteaparty92 (@ gmail)
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Current Characters in Victory Road: Boober Fraggle, Louie Duck
Character
Name: Amethyst
Series: Steven Universe
Timeline: Post-"Steven Universe: The Movie," but Pre-"Steven Universe Future"
Canon Resource Links: Wiki link
Personality:
She's brash, rude, and reckless; Amethyst's wrestling persona has the full title of "Purple Puma: the wildest cat in the jungle!" for good reason. She revels in her well-earned reputation as the loud and irresponsible one out of the Crystal Gems. Amethyst is fun-loving, and finds that fun in activities like pranks and other humorous pursuits, in shapeshifting, in showcasing her own outlandish behavior, in wrestling, and in eating things that may or may not be food. When - in light of recent events - Steven points out she's actually become mature, she declares the idea gross.
That said, she also doesn't claim it's false. Amethyst's growth is undeniable; over the years without Rose she's gone from an almost childlike Gem to one who - while far from perfect - isn't afraid to do what needs to be done. She's not the take-charge leader Garnet is, but she looks out for those she cares about. She just won't make a big show of it, especially the caring about them part, in most instances. Amethyst doesn't express herself particularly well, and doesn't enjoy coming across as very vulnerable, but that shouldn't be mistaken for true apathy. She loves her friends dearly and wants to protect them.
This desire makes the fact that she's, to put it in Homeworld terms, "defective" all the harder for Amethyst to swallow. She was in the Earth longer than a regular Amethyst would have been before she was ready to emerge, and as a result, she's smaller and not as powerful as other Quartz Gems. This eats away at Amethyst frequently, leaving her insecure and unsure of herself. What tips this into the field of self-loathing is the fact that she was a Gem made on Earth; part of a Gem Kindergarten that - had it went on - would have helped to sap the planet of its ability to host life.
Rose Quartz always assured Amethyst there was nothing wrong with her, despite all of this, and so the loss of the Crystal Gem's leader shook her - more than the revelation that Rose was, in fact, Pink Diamond. That did shock Amethyst, but she was able to put her own issues with this development aside for Steven's sake, feeling the focus should be on him at this time. And in time, the loss of Rose was something Amethyst managed to largely move on from, as well. It helps, no doubt, that she has a very close, sibling-like bond with Steven, whose friendship is very supportive.
Amethyst's siblinghood with Steven covers the typical ups and downs that brothers and sisters deal with. While she looks out for him and is likely the Crystal Gem most likely to have fun with Steven, she also teases him, such as mocking him for worrying about her taking a fall. And Amethyst feels a degree of sibling rivalry with Steven as she notices him becoming more skillful. Though it was something they moved past - to the point where they were able to form Smoky Quartz, a fusion - Amethyst became aggressive towards Steven in her jealousy and insecurity, thinking that his increasing talent made her the "worst" Crystal Gem.
As a closing note, Amethyst is the Crystal Gem who - aside from Steven - is by far most likely to interact with humans. In fact, she's generally happy to do so, and she behaves as more in-touch with the ways of humans than Pearl or Garnet.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Gible
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: Labyrinthum TDM thread
Victory Road Sample:
As the first stop in a city for many brought to the Pokémon World, Cherrygrove could strike many as a city in name only. For those more used to the word being applied to a bustling metropolis, the small and peaceful town on the beach didn't have the same feeling.
But this discrepancy hadn't bothered Amethyst for a moment. In fact, it hadn't really occurred to her at all, at least not to any noteworthy degree. Her own home, Beach City, wasn't all that different from Cherrygrove. Beach City was more lively, but even then, on your average day? Not by much. Although in all truth, that wasn't the reason she paid no mind to the mismatch of name and atmosphere.
It was just, well, who cared about semantics? Especially in a new place! While Amethyst’s overall feelings on being in this world weren't positive, what was the use of dwelling on who and what she was missing? She'd find a way back when she'd had enough. This was hardly the worst situation she'd ever found herself in, right? It'd be fine! Besides, while this place was pretty dull so far, the creatures that lived here were anything but.
Heck, Compactor was as good at eating weird stuff as Amethyst herself was! Or, well… As she normally was. Right now, that was different. Right now, a lot about Amethyst's form was different. And that shouldn't be any big deal! Right? She shape-shifted all the time anyway! And humans were cool, being one wasn't bad. Amethyst never completely got it when other Gems viewed humans as so hard to understand to begin with. They were different, yeah, but it wasn't like… So different, was it?
Definitely not so different that she wasn't Amethyst anymore! Because that'd be stupid. And it would really suck if she'd got so much figured out about who she was only to have things change that much– Which they hadn't, anyway!
Her hands tightened into fists, arms tensing at her sides as she walked through the city. The Gible following Amethyst along down the street - who was just catching up with her after getting repeatedly distracted by the sights - made an inquisitive sound as he nosed at her knuckles. Amethyst looked down at him with a sigh and a tired smile.
“Yeah, you're right, Compactor. Let's not worry about it right now.”
The Gible blinked as if trying to figure out how he'd been right. Hadn't he been the one asking a question?
But an audible grumble from Amethyst’ stomach distracted Pokémon and trainer alike. Amethyst chuckled sheepishly. Eating was nothing new, but she was used to only doing it when the impulse hit. Remembering that she now needed food on a regular basis? That was proving harder than she would have thought.
“Ya hear that, little dude?” Amethyst asked, smirking down at her companion. “Sounds like we'd better get something to eat.”
The Gible’s excitement was clear as he hopped up in the air, then on landing took off ahead. Was he going towards food? He didn't know! But Amethyst was hardly one to complain about a little enthusiasm. And hey, it's not like she knew where they should head for a meal, either.
Snickering to herself, she followed after Compactor. Any issuss that weren't about food could be dealt with later… One problem at a time, right? Without the threat of corrupted Gems or the Diamonds looming, that was actually an option here.
The thought brightened Amethyst’s smile as she caught up with her partner and scooped him into her arms.
ACCEPTED!
Congratulations, you have a fun and exciting adventure awaiting you.
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We'd also like to take this moment to inform you of the Eastern Kanto Ferry! For only P2000, you can take a three day, all-inclusive ferry ride from New Bark Town to Pallet Town and begin a new pokémon journey in the Kanto region! Otherwise, feel free to start in Johto!
Thank you! See you in the Pokémon world!
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