Akarui Uta [Ready]

[PecanPraline]

Name: Akarui Uta

 

Sex: Female

 

Age: Young Mare

 

Species: Longma/Ryuma

 

Eye Color: Yellow

Coat: A bright, eye-catching red, with white scales and underbelly

Mane/Tail: Her mane is a medium-long assymetrical cut, longer in the front than in the back. The longest parts are pulled back in a braid, woven with flowers in shades of pink, purple, and yellow. Her tail is cut into a similar shape, like the feathers on an arrow, with the shortest part at the center and growing longer as it fans outward. Both mane and tail are an ombre of blue to white.

 

Physique: Akarui is taller than average and very slender, even for a Longma. She almost looks as if a stray breeze could knock her over, if not for how much positive energy she radiates.

 

Residence: A small apartment beside the night club Hitobanjū odoru in the Tech Town of Polohama

 

Occupation: A singer, dancer, and waitress at Hitobanjū odoru 

 

Cutie Mark: A pair of purple, white and green fans used for traditional dancing.

It almost seemed like she would never get her cutie mark. Poor Akarui had tried nearly everything she had the slightest talent in, from cooking to dancing to dog-walking. But still nothing. It didn't help that she was so frail and sickly that she couldn't try most things. She had finally given up when she was walking through the park on that fateful day. A troupe of traditional fan dancers were practicing in the open field at the center of the park, and their light fluid motions captured Akarui's attention instantly. She ran up to them and begged to learn. None of them wished to turn away so eager a filly, so she was allowed to watch and learn as they went. She came back day after day after day. For months, she watched, and she followed. This form of dancing was something that was easy on her, and she loved it as well. It was no surprise to anypony in the troupe when Akarui's cutie mark appeared at the end of her first public performance. She was overjoyed, and they invited her to join them whenever she wished.

 

Unique Traits: She is very sickly and frail, often needing to rest in order to avoid feeling faint or dizzy. She can be seen alternating between flying and walking while traveling on her own to avoid overusing her wings or legs all at once.

 

Breath Magic: Specializes in lifting things, shifting the weight of things (or even ponies) in order to navigate the world around her more easily.

 

Outfit: If she is wearing anything, it is either her waitressing uniform, a costume for a performance, or an otherwise required outfit. She feels that clothing weighs her down and tires her out more quickly.

 

History: From the time she was born, Akarui's parents knew something was wrong with her. The baby pony was too weak to even cry, her wails thin and haggard. Her mother, Soyokaze, took to carrying her around at all times because otherwise she wouldn't even hear the crying. Because of this, Akarui Uta didn't learn how to walk until long after she could speak. And even then, her walking was weak. Her flying was a little better, but not by much. She grew tired very easily, often taking long naps every few hours. Her parents were obviously very concerned, and sought the help of specialists. They found that her lungs were too small, and it led to a number of other issues. It was very serious. There was always a doctor on call for them, in case she pushed herself too hard. But despite her shortcomings, Akarui was determined to do everything other ponies could. And her parents did their best to support her, and were fortunate to come from old money in order to do so. They found a teacher willing to come to their home, as well as a Breath instructor. They let her play outside with other fillies and colts, so long as she was supervised, and she was happy.

As she grew older, Akarui learned how to adapt for herself around her sickness. She found her limits and kept to them, played to her strengths, practiced the Breath magic that would help her the most, and found things to do that didn't put too much of a strain on her. By the time she was an adult, she was able to be a (mostly) productive member of society. She had a beautiful voice, and found that in short bursts, should could give grand performances. Her parents helped her find somewhere to live close to her job (which a family friend helped her get), and that is where she currently resides with her childhood friend, Yoru Kagayaki.

 

Personality: Very sweet and bubbly despite her condition. She is also patient, outgoing, energetic, and inspires happiness in others. However, when she pushes herself and starts to get tired, she gets cranky, sluggish, and distant. The pain makes it hard for her to focus, and she loses some of her manners. While she is normally very amiable and pleasant to be around, she becomes blunt and slightly aggressive the more tired she gets. She will always apologize for it later, but not while it is happening.

 

Summary: A very sweet mare, with reminder of her wealthy upbringing, until her sickness starts to take over her.

[Bellosh]

In case you're wondering about delays: according to our rules, forum members can have one [Ready] app up for evaluation at any given time. We will take a proper look at your two newer OCs once the first one of yours has been approved.

[PecanPraline]

Oh. If I knew that I would've only put it on this one. I'd've prefered this one be done first whoops

[Bellosh]

Well, in that case: