Post by nico clemente moretti on Jul 2, 2010 18:14:05 GMT -5
[/i][/b]like sugar the sweetest thing I ever tasted
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Full Name
Nico Clemente Moretti
Alias
Nico usually, but has been called Phoenix and Clementine before.
Gender
Male
Age
17
Birthdate
November 3rd
Sexuality
Heterosexual
and white pills cut on glass and lips of dolls
[/i][/b]I'M TOLD THERE WAS BEAUTY IN OUR SILENCE[/center][/font][/color]
Face Claim
Luke Pasqualino
Height, Weight, & Build
Nico is very tall, standing at exactly 6'1. His whole body is just like his father's; long, lean, and with rather long limbs and a short (in comparison to the rest of his body) torso. Although he isn't really flabby, he's not exactly compact either. While he blames his lack of much muscle on the medication, he's doesn't really have the iron will required to stick to a workout schedule either.
Eyes & Hair
His eyes and hair look similar in color, both dark brown given to him by his pure Italian blood. If you look closely, though, there is an obvious difference. His hair is quite a few shades darker, and while it is nothing to stare at, he does his best to keep it tamed. His bangs, when how he likes them, are brushing his eyebrows and are very slightly swept to the right. It agitates him when his bangs get in his eyes and also when there is hair tickling his neck, so he gets it trimmed regularly. It's not that he's obsessive about it, but if he can get it for free he pretty much says "why not?"
Nationality
When he was 10 years old he moved straight out of Italy and into America. Fully Italian.
Usual Attire
Nico's usual preference of clothing is something plain and comfortable. Fitted (but not skinny) jeans take up most of his wardrobe, accompanied by a couple pairs of cargo shorts and jeans that have been cut-off for hot days. His shirts consist mostly of plain v-necks, polos, and a few button downs and sweaters here or there. He's not really one for graphic tees and just likes to stick with the classics. His stuff is stuff that goes with about everything, much like his all white Air Jordans and black Vans, and the most you'll see him accessorize is a black belt or watch. Basically, Nico keeps it simple.
Distinguishing Features
Nico really has no distinguishing features to speak of other than the two birthmarks on his palms. They both look exactly the same, a pale line starting at his wrist and progressively widening into three curved lines, like a flickering flame. Cliche as it may sound, they have been their since his beginning.
so hold me angel, love me angel
[/i][/b]KISS THE SUN AND BURN OUR LIPS DEAD RADIO[/center][/font][/color][/size]
Quirks
- any insult or bad word he'll say in Italian
- he's always running his hands through his hair if he's nervous or lying about something
- although not musically inclined, when he hears a song he'll tap his foot to the beat without even realizing it
- he coordinates his boxers with his outfit, although he's not one to let his pants "sag"
- when he says he's leaving, he is legitimately leaving. He's out the door in thirty seconds or less, regardless if he thinks of something he'd like to do before he's gone.
- he gets up almost every single morning to watch the sunrise. It's a tradition in his family, and he isn't one to break it.
Dislikes
- leather
- salad
- thunderstorms
- chalk
- zippers
- chains
- graphing
- vampires
- eyeliner
- colored contact lenses
Likes
- kiwi fruit
- sunny days
- the ocean
- techno music
- bonfires
- soccer
- wrapping presents
- glow sticks
- orange (anything orange, really)
Strengths
- athletic. Nico has always had a knack for anything really physical, despite his upper body strength (or lack thereof). What he doesn't have in his arms he makes up for leg strength and simple endurance. This is why he is so good at soccer, he could run miles and not get tired.
- likable. Nico has never had problems with first impressions because he is simply a likable guy. He's got a warm smile and innocent brown eyes that somehow draw you in, despite the plainness. It's not all looks that help him, of course, but it wouldn't exactly help if he looked like a big bully either.
- devoted. Once Nico has decided to take up something or try something new, you can bet that'll be all his focus for the next couple days or however long it takes him to accomplish what he's aiming for.
- leader. There is something about Nico that makes people want to follow him. Whether he has total knowledge about something or completely BS's the whole thing, it seems like "oh, he knows what he's talking about, maybe I should listen to him". He likes to be in charge and to make the decisions, which is why this is so fitting for him.
- optimistic. Nico has always been one to look on the bright side of things, no matter what the situation at hand is. Although it has been a test in this house, he's somehow been able to make it through and still kept on the sunny side. It's been a strength of his since he can remember, making good scenarios out of bad ones.
Weaknesses
- flaring temper. No matter how cliche it might sound, Nico does not like to be messed with. It doesn't take much to set him off, and when he is, he's better just left alone. He'll cool off, but you can't keep "tending to the flame", or else it'll just grow bigger and bigger.
- totally un-artistic. Nico has got about no artistic ability, ranging from drawing to music. He loves to listen to music and watch people paint, but he couldn't trade places unless you want the whole thing messed up. His mother tried to put him in art classes when he was younger, but nothing except the occasional "A+" was worthy of the refrigerator.
- impatient. What Nico wants, he wants that very moment. He was never one for check ups or dentist appointments simply because the waiting made him squeamish. He's always go, go, go because sitting around make him jumpy.
- stubborn. You might want to talk to him before a decision is made in his mind, because once it is, it's set in stone. Argue, debate, bicker all you want, but he won't listen. It'll go through one ear and out the other. There's no point in arguing, really, because that will only set off his temper and then there's really no convincing him.
- blood. Despite him being in many physical sports and watching quite a few people get hurt, anything passed a scrape makes him uncomfortable. There is no chance of him becoming a doctor because intestines and pretty much anything on the inside of a body makes him want to gag, faint, or both.
Personality
Nico really is just like an average teenager; fun-loving and trying to make the best out of his life. He's been dealt many things to deal with, and yet none of it has seemed to effect his personality. He's always been the same optimistic Nico he is today. It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're in his presence. His smile is contagious, and he makes it hard to keep a frown on your face while he's talking. His humor is really random and weird, and he doesn't have a problem embarrassing himself just to make someone happy. He's definitely not easy to make a fool out of, though, seeing as doing stupid stuff is his usual behavior. There's not a time when he's sitting down and he can never be completely still. It's as if there is actual fire inside him; have you ever seen a fire that was completely still? It seems as if he just radiates energy that can never completely be burned off.
Nico loves to be laughed at, don't get him wrong, but if he isn't doing anything funny, it really sets him off. You can only laugh at him when he wants you too, or else he'll get defensive. He's also incredibly opinionated and stubborn, and won't change his mind to save the world. The two go hand in hand, really, because his stubbornness sometimes causes people to get mad at him, therefore making him mad, and it just goes on. Another way to make him mad is to be slow. Not mentally slow, but physically. He's incredibly impatient and has to occupy himself with something all the time. If you can't keep up, it's better if you just stay out of the way.
you will never ever, ever make me
[/i][/b]THE PERFECT KILLER[/center][/font][/color][/size]
Family
Antonio Luca Moretti - "I get a lot of my personality traits from my dad, and he's always been a role model of mine, despite the few bad choices he's made."
Eva Michell Moretti - "The more charming side of me comes from my mom, definitely. And my respect for elder people. My dad just kind of enforced the rules that my mom lay down for me. She is so nice, and an amazing cook. I would know."
Violetta Lacole Moretti - "My younger sister, who is 13. I mean, she can kind of get on my nerves and always seems to want to know exactly what I'm doing, but I still love her. I mean, I'm kind of obliged to anyway. (just kidding, just kidding)"
History
Nico was born into a young, promising family living in Sorrento, Italy. Being the son of a restaurant owner and the head chef of said restaurant, he was fed well and had a very respectable and well-liked family. It was no surprise when they had another four years afterward, and then the family was set. Between his birth and his tenth birthday. He grew up, made friends, went to school, and did pretty much everything the average boy would do. He should've taken advantage of this peaceful time, because he didn't know how blessed he was until it was all snatched away.
The error in the Moretti family was that they were far too proud and didn't understand that not everyone liked them. They had assumed insurance was a waste of money. After all, since they were such a wonderful little family, who would mess with them? They're still asking that question today, yet the answer doesn't matter. It was probably about 2 in the morning when the fire started. The restaurant was under video surveillance, of course, but who would be stupid enough to go undisguised. It was said they threw a couple fireworks through the window and ran, and that was all they needed. The restaurant was a complete disaster, and without any insurance what were they to do? His father and mother, while trying to rebuild the restaurant, were doing strange jobs everywhere, and they got much sympathy from their neighbors, but there was no way they could get back to the status they had before. Mrs. Moretti had parents in America, so that was where they were to move, the land of promise.
In America their situation didn't change much to begin with, because the money they had gotten from their sold house was used on a variety of things, from plane tickets to a new space that could possibly work as their new Italian restaurant. Although his parents didn't know it, to bring in some extra money Nico got a "job" of sorts. He claimed he was a waiter at a restaurant down the street and the tips were very wishy-washy, some days getting more than others. This was totally false. Actually, Nico was a street performer at the nearest big city, using his tricks with fire to help feed his family. He wore a bandana over his face with a pattern of brightly colored feathers, leaving out only his eyes, and was thus nicknamed "Phoenix" by the locals. No one in his family knew of his abilities, and he liked it that way.
With some financial aid from his grandparents (and Nico), Nico's family slowly, very slowly, worked their way up and finally had enough to purchase their own home. While they still were lengths away from being where they were back in Italy, they felt as if they were making it.
Soon after, Nico's birthday was quickly approaching and his parents were apparently going to town for "some business matters". Thinking he was safe to go to his usual corner and put on a show. It had become a hobby rather than a priority now, and he was getting better. Much to his horror, his parents stopped and watched, and for awhile didn't even realize it was their own son. He had to continue the show, but he could tell as soon as his mother recognized him. She gasped, at first, but then looked really angry and his show pretty much stopped. Fuming, she grabbed him and dragged him home, making him explain everything. "Conveniently", they got a letter in the mail the following day as an invitation to the Lyle House. That was where he was sent and where he is in the present day.
outside the rabbit hole is a candy shop of poison
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Abilities
Nico is a fire elementalist, so he can do various things related to fire. For example, Nico could hold fire in his palms and send it shooting in whatever direction he wanted. Although it drains him physically, he can also turn a certain amount of oxygen to fire. There are many different ways for him to manipulate it, but the more powerful the move is the more energy it takes.
Diagnosed Disease
Pyromania
Connection
Nico can't do much with fire any more. However, anger and frustration may cause him to slightly burn (or at least give a burning sensation) to another person. He may also find himself being able to control how small or large a fire grows but this takes a lot of strength depending on which it is.
a creature stirs outside these paper walls
[/i][/b]THESE GODS ARE HOLLOW AND BURNED[/center][/font][/color]
Your Name
Ash
How'd You Find Us
Well, I didn't have much input, but I read over the very first conversation pertaining to the Lyle House and just kind of helped from there(:
Other Characters
not yet
Anything Else
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