LAMPHREY - SS by DreamDriftSprite on DeviantArt (original) (raw)
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identification
name : lamphrey glass
gender : female
species : squid / inkling
color : orange
occupation : battler
birthday : nov 9 (18)
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personality
+ truth-seeking + enterprising + encouraging + impartial +
• firm • ambitious • meticulous • aloof •
- curt - critical - confrontational - irritable -
Lamphrey's a collection of vague frowns and sharp commentary, hardly friendly at first sight. The initial respect's there, from one stranger to another - but she doesn't exactly jump for joy at the idea of spending energy on enthusiasm during a conversation. She's a controlled person in general in that regard, but don't get her wrong. There's plenty of disdain in her that she won't hesitate to express if someone decides to poke the bull.
Besides that, she does have a belief in the ability for all folk alike to achieve something worthwhile, though she equally believes that it's commonly squandered. Nevertheless, her standards are high, and it'll be her pleasure to push others and herself alike to their limits and see what they're capable of.
Speaking of which, Lamphrey has raised the bar exponentially high for herself. She always aims above the norm and proves to have wonderful focus if her mood permits. She's fluent in picking out details, though it's fair to say that she has a knack for nitpicking over properly dissecting facts. The inkling's completely indifferent about the idea of thinking before she speaks, and to be honest? She doesn't mind. Lamphrey's a squid that values honesty, and on her own end that's a green light to speak her mind sans filter. Sugarcoating? Nah, never heard of it. Lying? No thanks. There's nothing to expect but the cold, hard truth from her, and she'll go through as many hurdles as needed to pry it from someone else. Lies are absolute garbage in her presence, don't even try it. She'll see straight through whatever the shell you've cooked up.
Her honesty, in a fair balance, extends to her judgement. Lamphrey'll bite at the chance to nip at someone's faults, But'll also honestly encourage upon their virtues and achievements as well. In short, she'll be your best peer and your worst critic, if you let her.
bio
Raised under the care of one loving mother early in her life, Lamphrey learned earlier yet that she was a primary subject of debate during a file of divorce between her parents. Her mother wasted no time in relaying that they simply didn't love each other that much anymore, and besides the babyish bobbing of her head in due response, Lamphrey would be taught that way - truly, without a single syllable of 'you're too young to understand.' Everything she asked was explained without being partial to her age, and for a small window in her life, she felt she knew her whole world as it was.
Once she was able to hit kid-forme, she participated in her first amateur turf war, promptly falling in love with the team sport. When she could, she hopped straight into the local competitions and was grouped up with some squids a little older than her. For a while, it was perfectly smooth sailing as the team did exceptionally well and Lamphrey felt like a true-blue battler.
A while inwards and a little further up the ladder, she encountered one of her first issues. It was a friday, she was a bit battered from a mishap upon the field during an earlier victory. The first-aid desk was white and clean as she passed it to leave and a thought passed her; she left one of her gloves at the scene. It was a simple task to retrieve it, but a clumsy foot slipped on a loose panel and she fell for the second time in the day, noticing, barely - a spot of light hitting something hidden there.
As it seems, her squad had collectively decided to sneak in self-modified weapons behind her and everyone else's backs. Naturally, Lamphrey reported the stash as soon as possible, none the wiser. and even more naturally, her squad was dissolved within the week. Lamphrey, once again under debate, was allowed to keep competing under another team as it was agreed upon that she had nothing to do with the cheating. Her former squad members went silent in the aftermath, and though they were amicable enough, she felt that they didn't want to be near her anymore.
The rumors started within the year; accusations that she was in on the fraud found their way out and about, scattering into notions that she was a cheater herself, falsified texts that suggested that she'd be the downfall of any team she was in. As difficult as it was, Lamphrey grew absolutely sick of it.
So she dropped out of the team scene for a while and went on solo. Withdrew into her own life and studies. Got more hobbies. But mostly, remained firm with her ambitions on the playing field free of having to deal with others.
As a more pleasant span of thought, Lamphrey had two parents again. By 16, she had watched as a passerby went from 'stranger' to 'nice person my mom's dating' to 'my other mom.' Her two children became new siblings in the blink of an eye, and she found herself more content than she thought with their cozy new family of five.
They've been in Rio Tokiyaki for a year or two-ish now, following a move on the mixed whims of the family and work. Her moms manage a charming general store not far from the shore and act as kiddie coaches on their off time, while the kids watch and learn. Lamphrey's struck out on her own, but there's always working hands needed in the store and she can't say no to her mothers in that regard. At the very least, there's always time to hit the turf afterwards.
pasttimes
• bottle / can collecting
• photography
• horror novel/movie indulgence
• tutoring
• target practice
arsenal
weapon : splattershot jr
gear : n / a
extra
• fond of carbonated drinks or anything of the fizzy variety
• name is pronounced lam-free and is a portmanteau of humphrey and lamprey
• likes sour food
• tutors lil inklings academically in her off-time
• inknet user is (pending)
• ambidextrous
• her parents call her little lamb
• naturally has v v angry eyebrows
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prone to edits while i smooth it out! but for now zzz tired