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| Topic Started: Sep 13 2008, 08:27 AM (64 Views) | |
| Sophie Auburn | Sep 13 2008, 08:27 AM Post #1 |
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Sophie Cassandra Auburn  Student Age: 15 Height: 5'2" Weight: 118 lbs Build and Carriage: Slender and compact, with a modest, undeveloped figure. Hair Color and Style: Long, shiny mahogany, usually held back in a thick plait or left half loose to fall to her waist. Eye Color: Dark Brown Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian Complexion: Very fair with a little rosiness in the cheeks. Indepth Description: Sophie's most attractive aspect is her coloring. Her dark hair and eyes make a pleasing contrast with her pale skin, accented further by the deep red of her lips and blossoming pink in her soft cheeks. A full, glossy curtain of hair and smooth, unblemished complexion give her the look of health, though she is not entirely as full-figured as a girl her age should be. Nor is she exceptionally beautiful in the face, a simple ovular shape with a rounded nose and slightly deep set eyes above a pair of not quite full lips. As for her choice of clothing, Sophie tends toward a more conservative style, with a preference for simple, well made dresses with few embellishments. On the other hand, she enjoys an exotic taste in jewelry, subtly combining a wide collection of pieces from various locales with her outfits. She's also considerably vain about her light skin, so usually dons a pair of gloves, and always has a hat and parasol ready for time spent outdoors. Country of Origin: England Date of Birth: August 7, 1889 Parents: - Mr. William Robert Auburn - Mrs. Alice Margaret Auburn (nee Church) Other relatives: - Harold Nicholas Auburn, paternal grandfather - Elizabeth Caroline Auburn (nee Spencer), paternal grandmother - Edmund Peter Church, maternal grandfather - Sarah Jane Church (nee Spencer), maternal grandmother - Various cousins, aunts and uncles on both sides. Close Friends: - Magdalena and Luz Alanis Bourbon, a pair of twins she befriended in Morocco, and continues to write regularly. - Cosette Alanis, the twins' mother and Sophie's tutor in Casablanca. Character History: William Auburn was born in Yorkshire to a comfortable middle class family, his father a notable barrister, and mother a well-liked housewife. The life he led in the English countryside was pleasantly uneventful, but, being a typical young man, he longed for an existence more inclined towards excitement. Highly encouraged by his grandfather, a retired Royal Navy Commander, William joined the British Armed Forces at the age of eighteen, and was immediately sent to South Africa, later going on to participate in the Anglo-Zulu war. At the end of the conflict William made a brief return to England, where his family found him a much subdued, changed man. It was a worrisome transformation, which resulted in his mother's conclusion that the best thing the boy could do for himself was to find a nice girl to settle down with. She saw such a creature in one of her cousin's children, a sweet young woman of about seventeen years. Though thoroughly opposed to the meeting, William was nonetheless forced to make the acquaintance of the girl, and that one encounter was all it took to create the first kindling of a lifelong love. Alice Church, as was the young woman's name, had experienced an upbringing that very much mirrored William's, until the year she turned thirteen. It was then that her Aunt Sophronia had died, leaving Alice's mother a sizable inheritance that, under the guidance of Mr. Church's wise investments, propelled the family well into the ranks of the upper class. With their newfound fortune the three Church daughters were sent off to finishing school (naturally, they attended to Aunt Sophronia's alma mater, Pennington) in order to make them appealing wives for men of wealth. Alice, the youngest, had just had her coming out when Mrs. Auburn came to the girl's mother in despair over her son. Fortunately still mostly unchanged by her wealth, Mrs. Church took pity on her cousin and agreed to set up a meeting between the two young people, not expecting it to amount to much. But that single meeting, too, was all that was required of Alice to find her love. What she saw in William was a handsome young soldier, charmingly unused to women, but decidedly more mature and thoughtful than any of the other men who had wished to court her so far. She was so taken with him that by the close of their time together she had openly declared twice that she was going to make herself his wife. Struck though he was by the bold, effervescent girl, William still had no intention of marrying. To escape the pressure coming from his mother and aunt, he volunteered for an assignment in India, and soon left the his country, and Alice, behind. But young Miss Church did not intend to go back on her word. As luck would have it, a school friend of hers had just been married to a man who was himself being sent to India after taking a job with an import/export business. So determined was Alice, that she talked herself into joining the couple, much to her family's horror. William, however, was pleasantly surprised and highly amused when the girl, who had landed in Bombay, but somehow miraculously made her way to the northern city of Srinagar, showed up to carry out her earlier threat. He accepted her proposal then, though it was still two years before he was willing to retire from service, and truly make her his wife. Through his wife's contacts William was able to secure a job purchasing regional goods for export to England. He was paid decently, and despite being a former soldier, was able to develop a good rapport with the local population. Through his honest, respectful dealings with them, and surprising willingness to accommodate, and even learn, their customs, he became the preferred segue way for many a man's meal. As her husband was establishing himself, Alice found that she was carrying the couple's first child. It was an unexpectedly difficult pregnancy, and the birth was almost more than she could bear. Their baby girl was born perfectly healthy, but they were advised against having more children. As if to compensate, William and Alice grew to dote on their little one, whom they named Sophie, after her mother's generous aunt. Due to the nature of William's job, the family had moved outside of Srinagar into the rural Kashmir Valley where they had very few white neighbors. As a consequence, Sophie played mostly with native children, adopting many of their habits and learning their language, something which did not sit quite so well with Alice. Though she was a highly adaptable woman with a keen interest in the people she was surrounded by, she nevertheless wanted to raise an English daughter. She did what she could to enforce her own values in the girl, sometimes succeeding, sometimes not. Several months into Sophie's fifth year, the company for which her father closed down its branch in Kashmir, citing it as unprofitable. Thankfully, William was lucky enough to receive another assignment almost immediately, but not in India this time. In Egypt. Though it was an surprising offer, it came with excellent pay and home in a very fine neighborhood of Alexandria that couldn't be refused. Alice was relieved that their new location gave Sophie the opportunity to meet other little children like those she had known herself as a girl. They were not all British, as the family entertained both European and Arab friends alike, but they were polite and well bred, perfect examples to reinforce her notions of propriety. With them, Sophie attended a small day school where she would learn both academics along with more feminine subjects. During their holidays the Auburns traveled extensively with their friends, touring much of Egypt and many other areas surrounding the Mediterranean. Just three years after their journey to Alexandria the family was forced to make another move when William was given a new position in Morocco. They at once fell in love with their home in Casablanca, with beautiful architecture and fascinating blend of cultures, and continued to lead a life of wealth and comfort there, very similar to the one they had in Egypt. Alice began sending Sophie to attend lessons with a new acquaintance, Cosette Alanis, a breathtaking woman who had once been a governess for a noble family in France, before leaving the country in a scandal to marry her Spanish lover. She was a lively, engaging tutor, and Sophie took to her instantly, thoroughly relishing the time she spent every day with "Señora" Alanis and her twin daughters, Magdalena and Luz, who functioned as Sophie's classmates. When Sophie was fourteen she accompanied her mother on a trip to England. While William and Alice had visited their homeland on a handful of occasions since their marriage, this was the first time their daughter had ever been able to make the journey with either of them, so naturally much was made of the visit. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to them, a rather irresponsible caller of Alice's was so eager to see her old friend that she neglected to mention she had only very recently recovered from a case of scarlet fever. Both Sophie and her mother fell ill as a result, and though the girl recovered quickly, Alice did fair not so well, remaining bedridden for quite some time, and weakened considerably overall. Rather than ask his wife to return to Morocco after her ordeal, William decided that it was perhaps time he, too, returned to England - this time for good. He was allowed a position in his employer's main office in London, and took up residence in the city, while purchasing a small home in the country for his wife's convalescence. With her father often absent and mother so frail, it was deemed best that Sophie be sent off to school. She and her William were a good deal less confident about this decision than Alice, but with circumstances as they were, neither could bring themselves to argue with her. At the next available opportunity the girl's things were packed away, and she was sent on a train heading toward Pennington. Personality: Sophie is an honest, respectful young woman with a droll wit and a childish sense of mischief. She enjoys making friends and socializing as much as any girl her age, but often finds herself at a loss for what to do or say, having been brought up among a wide variety of people with any number of customs, none of which sync quite right with her current surroundings. Her mother may have wanted to raise her to be a proper English lady, but Alice wasn't always the best example herself. She praised her daughter as much for her boldness and curiosity as for her propriety, and never corrected her husband's methods when he encouraged in his little girl the traits that made him a good soldier and businessman. Because Sophie adores both her parents she has taken everything they have said to heart. While this is not necessarily a bad thing it has had some adverse effects, particularly as she expects everyone to be as open minded and well intentioned as they are. She's not ignorant of those who are strongly prejudiced or mean spirited, but she never actually expects to see it from anyone she meets. She finds it perfectly appalling when a person generally feels the need to antagonize, and personally tries to be as polite as she can in most situations. Of course, like everyone, her patience has its limits, and at those times when she's at her worse, she can really be quite mean. She's fairly level headed and rather intelligent, so usually needs more than simply the latest fashions and galas to keep her satisfied. This can make her seem dull to some, but for the most part she's able to come across as a pretty nice, typically fun loving girl. Strengths: - Intelligent - Independent - Worldly (for her age, at least) - Respectful - Eager to learn Weaknesses: - Mischievous - Socially naive - Brutally honest - Too curious for her own good - Still very attached to her parents, and misses them quite a bit Interests: - Language and culture - Exotics - Photography - Travel - Flowers - Insects Pet Peeves: - Cold weather - Disrespect, either intentional or due to ignorance - Underhandedness Quirks: - Collects pretty flowers and brightly colored insects - Always extremely concerned about keeping her skin pale Skills: - Can hold a conversation in Arabic, Spanish, and French - Knows the basic functions of a camera - Plays the piano and sings rather well Sample Post:
Edited by Sophie Auburn, Sep 13 2008, 06:47 PM.
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| Headmistress Cavendish | Sep 19 2008, 02:53 PM Post #2 |
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Miss Dhaliwal, It is of my utmost honor to announce your acceptance into the Pennington Academy for Young Ladies. You are coming into a school with an impeccable and distinguished reputation, and a very competitive curriculum for a Ladies' school. Congratulations on your acceptance. Your assigned residence is in the NORTH WING. You have your own choice of which bed you wish to take. Again, I welcome you into Pennington, and I do hope that you will enjoy your time here as an esteemed student. Amelia Cavendish Headmistress |
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