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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ✦ Due to this character's canonical content, this carrd will have to tackle themes of enslavement, discrimination, child trafficking, suicidal ideation, and s/a. no wording shall be graphic, but it is important to note. i'm not interested in tactless trauma galore or writing a disrespectful whumpee. I won't engage in or produce that content. Know that I will only ever write on things that I've either personally experienced, or have extensive knowledge of due to my proximity to these themes. Any body of text with sensitive content will be marked with this : πŸ‚‘ πŸ‚¬ πŸ‚± for the comfort of other people. I advise you do not read through the marked paragraphs if you cannot handle vague mentions of the stated topics. Thank you & take care!

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hello! villanelle is my penname, but call me whatever. please don't be afraid to reach out to plan connections or plot, i'll definitely be more than willing to flesh something out together ! i can be a bit reclusive but that doesn't mean i'm disinterested whatsoever. i try my best to reach out myself, too. i'm happy to interact with all characters, whether it be canon characters, npc's, and original characters!! i am open to all headcanons and portrayals as long as they are respectful and honor the character. this carrd is still in the process of being updated. this carrd will be heavily canon divergent in comparison to some contents in canon because of the stereotypes implemented by hoyoverse which i do not feel comfortable including in my own portrayal. also, my interpretation's design has darker skin, but i want to iterate that regardless of her design in game, she is still a person of color in canon. i don't like that people ignore that she is rromani because of her skin tone ; rroma are a diverse group of people. that being said, i only look to add more brown characters to the cast since hyv is allergic to melanin and it makes me happy as a brown person myself (: thx !! i portray kakavasha as turkish rromani and also indian due to the roots of her name and allegories in the game.

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my aventurine interp identifies as trans femme, && exclusively uses she/her + feminine nouns. i'm not going to argue with y'all. please respect this in the spaces we share. i don't have any interest in impeding and pushing my headcanon onto other people, but it should make sense that if you're going to write somewhere i coexist, i would rather you abide by her identification at least while in roleplay or referring to my specific interp ooc. be normal?... i can't believe i have to write this down here because of past experiences, if you have an off feeling about her being a trans woman, ask yourself why that is and maybe look inwards. i can't control what you do, so i'm going to set the boundary of if you continuously misgender her after being made aware, i will not be rude but i will also not interact with you out of character for the sake of my own sanity. i don't enjoy writing in servers that allow people to be judgmental over headcanons anyway. i'm also not going to bother to reason with someone who can't understand that the transhet experience is often queer adjacent when you don't even know what it's like. also let me add this : even if aventurine might not recognize something happening to her as bad or abnormal, it does not mean that i as the author condone or fail to recognize an occurrences moral flaws. it's a major part of her character that she unfortunately stomachs and smiles through many things that she should not have to be living through.

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in terms of certain characters that have treated aventurine poorly in canonverse : i would prefer people who are able to acknowledge their racist aspects in canon and write them in a way that does not reflect discriminatory behavior. if you're curious what i mean by this, feel free to ask me and i can give you a summary + direct you to some threads made by rromani people on twt. i trust that most people don't look to write them out of malice so as long as you're kind and sensitive to their controversies we'll be fine. i'm cautious with my portrayal because as much as i care for aventurine, there are a lot of flaws in her portrayal in terms of anti-rroma stereotypes. many of you people have just been weird. recognize that while fiction && reality do not exist on a 1:1 basis, it does not mean that it cannot influence real life. especially because avgin people are based off of a real ethnic group that experiences violence, discrimination, and oppression to this day. i interpret aventurine to suffer from bpd and OSDD. i also write her to be autistic. aspects and behaviors might reflect this throughout the roleplay if it's ever applicable. i take the portrayal of these conditions seriously and it always comes from personal experience as someone with said conditions and research.

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all in all, i'm very protective over aventurine as a source and have seen way too much from this fandom. unironically, i've been ridiculously harrassed and slandered for not being interested in enabling people who allow her to be written in a manner in which she's still in possession of racist rhetoric, and not reformed. if you want to portray me as problematic and make shit up about me for the sake of your canonically racist fav, the call is coming from inside the house. anyway, as long as you're normal we will get along fine. my favorite thing about group roleplays is the network of dynamics beyond shipping, i really enjoy writing with people who aren't only ship-oriented. i'm always open to plot with anyone who wishes, i just prefer to not be the only one coming up with ideas since that happens a lot && i'd appreciate mutual effort since pulling all the weight on mapping things out doesn't make things as fun. i try to put research into my muses' cultures, however if i've missed something please let me know. i'm a monoshipper for gallagher and aventurine, they're a huge comfort ship and i have 0 interest talking about other pairings pertaining to either of them so just know i won't engage with anything like that because it makes me sad to think of them with anyone else cause gallaven's peak sorryyyy

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✦ socialites are insufferable. while aventurine could easily be considered to fit such a niche, her disdain for people and their lack of substance only exacerbates in the company of the many, many figureheads nestling in the hotel. '' VIP's '' so to speak. what a pain in the neck. fortunately, she'd been able to avoid most boring pleasantries. a light breeze manages to sweep the reverie, kissing over her skin and drawing out a content sigh. it carries the fragrance of cologne and whiskey which wafts from the bar.✦ fingertips toy with the white ribbon of a carefully packaged antique. initially, she'd wanted to commission something new that was tailored to the oak head's tastes. except, she'd come face to face with a lovely work which nested upon one of the perfume shoppe's shelves : a plain glass bottle, save for intricate lines that reflect dappled light like a kaleidoscope. rainbow illuminates the edges. two birds rest over an arch, eye to eye β€” mirrors of one another : they're akin to charmony doves. surely, it will tug at the ''conductor's'' heartstrings. it had to be about 142 system years old β€” forged by one of the ancestors belonging to a lineage which honored glasswork. kakavasha is a sentimental lady. although she no longer is in the company of her family, there is nothing that she values more. she can't help but wonder, is sunday the same way? will he appreciate the origins as she does?✦ maybe, maybe not. even then, there are appearances to upkeep β€” whether sunday harbors the same perceptions or not, 'nor if he finds the item impractical or subpar. this meeting is sought after for mere diplomacy's sake. so why is it that she instead finds her heart speaking for herself when it comes to exchanges like these? right. hopefully the family's o' so beloved '' little birdie '' makes this worth her while. after all, she claims to only invest in what will rake up fair returns.✦ the concierge offers to handle her luggage. however, aventurine politely declines for the sake of her own personal ''endeavors''. the gambler opts to settle on one of the satin-cloaked couches that liven up this inn, drink in hand to pass the time. granted, this man has left her much room for leisure. how much longer until he arrives ? ...✦ vibrant eyes trace down the details of her sleeve to observe her watch. how quaint. she is the one who's happened to arrive early. upon the dove's emergence, two empty wine glasses sit beside the gift box which she's laid out on the glass table in front of her. aventurine uncrosses her legs to rise before him, adjusting the buckle of her neck-piece to ensure that it's centered. naturally, she dons her token smile, lilac-hued eyelids perpetually creased.✦ "oh my , ... if it isn't for penacony's most esteemed mr. sunday. i must say, i've found myself at an impasse : you're all the more handsome in person. if i hadn't known you're halovian, i would have assumed you'd descended from the heavens itself." she subtly nods her head in greeting, the gem of her earring ringing softly in unison. there's a glint to her otherwise lifeless gaze, as she offers the passing compliment. indeed, sunday is a striking man. she expects no less from an emblem of penacony.

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✦ the sweet, cloying aroma paired with the sharp scent of cigarettes is an unexpected yet consuming sensation as she stirs awake. her eyes flutter open, met by a dimly lit bar β€” walls of blue and delicate, red carpeting. it's unlike any atmosphere she's ever encountered before. lamps flicker as if whispering to the 'ghosts' of all who'd come and gone that evening.✦ wait. this place is deserted. had she unknowingly slipped into a deep sleep? perhaps, she had one too many drinks? her head aches; it's a steady, pressing pain that tightens with each passing moment. it's disorienting. her nose and eyes sting. this is nothing like the 'run of a mill' hangover. rather than a sense of emptiness and nausea, she is burdened by an overwhelming feeling β€” something all-consuming but equally as abstract. the best way she can describe it is being drowned dry. besides, something doesn't feel quite right. the very last thing she remembers is being cozied up on one of the IPC's interstellar vessels. aventurine was on her way to see sunday, someone who will be quite the figurehead to ''deal'' with.✦ a large-framed shadow casts over the bistro table, one that could only possibly belong to another person. it draws out a foggy feeling in her chest. something about this ''man's'' presence proves to be uncanny. she hadn't noticed him before, and the gambler is indeed a notably keen woman. it's as if he'd phased into existence riiight before her. dark locks veil his eyes, attire in complete disarray. even then, he manages to captivate her with the deft movements of his hands as he skillfully handles the beverage mixer. whoever he is, he seems awfully into it β€” eyes closed, brown lashes fluttering in content. of course, her icebreaker doesn't prove to be anything practical such as 'where am i?' or 'who are you?' or even a self-conscious 'did i happen to do anything embarrassing while i was drunk' ? .. instead, she chimes:✦ "you going to serve me on the house considering that the time here appears to be far beyond a 'happy hour' ?"

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❝   You    overestimate my confidence, friend. I can't blame you. From where the audience stands , they only ever catch sight of the finger pulling the trigger , ... Rather than the other hand which I cloak behind my back. It's a ritual : clutching to my chips for dear life, silently berating my grasp for how it trembles. That ' certainty ' you speak of , ... It's not quite so simple. I haaaaave my predictions. I'll risk it all for this 'future' which I envision ; it will be based off of each and every hand I possess , even the way I read the players of this ' game ' .... But , that doesn't change the fact that I'm a mere deadman in waiting. Waiting , ... For the other shoe to drop. ❞

  What does it mean to be one of the stonehearts?    Aventurine : A name birthed by the fires of greed that relentlessly plague our world. Said greed was not even her own. Perhaps Kakavasha had no alternative but to succumb to this insidious " infection ". Contracts were laced with fine print that bound her freedom, while powerful stakeholders dictated her moves, leaving little room for dissent. Such a life eroded her integrity. Her fight to simply exist had cost her the very essence of who she was. Or so one may believe. Beneath the facade of a woman who thrives on defying the odds, lie the indelible fragments that never wilted. Memories of her family and her sister’s will persist as her reason to keep going, even as her chronic misery taunts her in the form of phantoms from the past. Taking on the persona of "Aventurine" could never diminish her heart, even if it is encased in stone and ice β€” a stark contrast to the deserts in which she was raised. The memories of scorching sand and the warmth of familial bonds stand in stark opposition to the coldness she now embodies.  It's just a rock. An anti-savior.    A wager that binds her to her entrapment. It also tethers her to the reason she was not sent to the gallows. However, that was something she orchestrated by herself. The fact she was willing to shatter her cornerstone says enough. Quite a statement to leave behind, after conducting a scheme that bordered suicide. She must veil her disdain. When the time is right, she vows to tear this imprisoning corporation apart, limb by limb. Liberation through vengeance, and carrying on her people's legacy, is why she keeps going. Even so, being part of an affiliation that catalyzed her loved ones' genocide is what you could call hell on earth. Free herself, and all that would be waiting is the gallows. So, perhaps the only way to endure is through a self-fashioned Stockholm syndrome β€” clinging to the illusion of loyalty and gratitude for her hardships, as a means of survival.

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About

  •   name    kakavasha bal.

  •   facade    aventurine.

  •   age    mid twenties.

  •   pronouns    she/her.

  •   gender    genderqueer, transfem.

  •   orientation    man kisser.

  •   birthday    may 6th.

  •   clan    avgin.

  •   ethnicity    turkish rromani & indian

  •   work    ipc's stoneheart.

  •   niche    distressed asset liquidation.

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Typology

  •   mbti    enfj

  •   enneagram    6w7

  •   alignment    chaotic good.

  •   tritype    683.

  •   the big 5   SLOEN.

  •   sun sign    taurus.

  •   moon sign    gemini.

  •   venus sign    taurus.

  •   rising sign    aries.

  •   mercury sign    aquarius.

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  •   her attachment style    can be defined as anxious, bordering something that could be considered disorganized. she doesn't often display this outwardly. in reality, she exudes a faux casualness towards humanity. yes, they're all the equivalent of vultures, picking at fallen corpses until there is nothing left of them but raw bones. kakavasha will openly speak about her derivations, but wears a face failing to exhibit that she is even the slightest bit phased. at the end of the day, to her understanding, she finds that everyone will turn their back to her once they've picked her apart. it's inevitable. all she can do is mirror this selfishness and exploit the circumstances. she will rake in whatever she can. it's a subtle breed of desperation.

Heart

  •   beloved    by gallagher <3 link. for someone as lonely and starved of close dynamics as she is, kakavasha forms attachments rather easily. this is not to be confused with trust, as she harbors little of that for most people β€” fairly tactical with something so fragile. yet, from her point of view, her very own heart does not deserve that same tenderness and care. when someone can offer even the slightest bit of pleasant company, she sinks her teeth into them and can't bear to let them go. all she carries with her is persistence and value in the form of what she can give other people, transactionally speaking.

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  •   so, one could say that    the way in which she loves is equally as desperate, bordering codependency. it's something that can be considered uncharacteristic of her, at least by those who fail to look beneath the surface. her inner child is still prevalent, buried deep within her beating heart β€” enclosed by its pericardium which stomached daggers to keep her breathing. one could say that her heart's outer flesh has scabbed over so thickly that it has formed another, new heart in of itself. unrecognizable. yet, still hers. it conceals her true heart, the one that exudes softness, vulnerability, and altruism. these are all aspects of her which are cloaked by mechanisms and behaviors she's had to learn to survive ; naturally, it bleeds into her relationships.

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  •   her love languages    primarily consist of gift giving and acts of service on the giving end. however, physical touch and quality time are important to her as well. especially with gallagher being a history fictionologist, she often falls into the habit of seeking assurance that he is still with her, and hasn't faded away. she finds a safe haven in his arms, his voice, && the familiar fragrance of tobacco and sweets. in terms of the receiving end, she needs reciprocation, attentiveness, and presence, above all else. she isn't picky otherwise. while kakavasha has an inclination towards spoiling her lover, she does not seek any materialistic returns. instead, what she looks to buyout is affections. this is a habit which has begun to subside, considering her intimacy with gallagher and how he insists that their engagements do not need to be transactional. he is the first prolonged taste of unconventional love that she's experienced. admittedly, her care for him is rooted in a favorite person attachment. there is an agony which comes with it, but given their mutual fixations revolving around one another, the security and love can always be re-established.

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  •   description    with a presentation as striking and eloquent as hers, kakavasha need not try to turn heads. everything about her attire speaks extravagance ; some even compare her flair to how a peacock may flaunt its plumage. her most prominent feature happens to be that gaze of magenta and turquoise. yet, they are often cloaked by rose-colored glasses. to kakavasha, her presentation is a veil, a shield that encompasses her true self. at least, the most vulnerable aspects.

  •   πŸ‚‘ πŸ‚¬ πŸ‚±    in truth, many authenticities still shine through. indeed, she has an adoration for refined clothing β€” furred boas, embroidery, handcrafted watches, and perfumes of tender aroma. kakavasha also dons several golden-silver hued piercings : pearls along her knuckles, a nose stud, and one upon her navel. her body is a canvas of moles spelling out different constellations β€” the stars that watched over her home planet to be exact, a blessing from gaiathra.

  •   πŸ‚‘ πŸ‚¬ πŸ‚±    there is also a cruel branding engraved upon her neck. it's one that incites conflicted feelings. a part of her wants to cover it up with another tattoo or somehow rid of it completely ; another part of her reprimands herself for even considering such a thing. she should be grateful for everything she's gone through, it got her where she is now. others have gone through far worse than her, after all. right ? ... she should always smile.

  •   tattoos    each of them are a semblance of something important to her. they tell a wordless story. one along her forearm is scribed with "every man dies, not every man lives". her back is painted with flowers, and a symbol of gaiathra's third eye is where the "X"-like mark is in the picture. over her shoulder, honey bees nestle amongst their hive, homage to her beloved clan. and of course, a peacock tracing her right thigh. there is a tattoo without a picture here. her family's names are written on her left palm, hidden by her glove : her father yΓΌcel, her mother aygΓΌl, and big sis hazal.

  •   note    her tears look like this image ( click here ). the avgin were banished to the desert, somewhere where water isn't always abundant. their bodies adapted by keeping whatever hydration possible. aventurine's tears melt back into her skin quite quickly. it's impossible to wipe them away, or for them to fall from her cheeks. her tears cling to her skin. that sadness is forever hers, and it's not leaving her body. her flesh will always retrieve it.

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  HOW IS IT POSSIBLE    for a woman so elusive to claim herself as a reliable businessman? No two people will ever describe Miss Aventurine in the same way. Well, except for the fact that she has a 100% win rate. It is imperative that you pay mind to even the smallest aspects of interactions with her ; there is nothing she wouldn't risk for the right stakes. The gambler who has never lost a gamble. The risk-taker who has never known failure. The player who has never tasted loss. This is her remarkable rapport with all that know of her. So, why is it that she craves to taste defeat?  WHAT DO HUMANS CHERISH ABOVE ALL ?    What propels them forward? Is it strength, vanity, innate talent, success, or love? As one who stakes it all on the fickle whims of fortune, she's often pondered these questions. Maybe she's pondered these questions even more than anyone else. Maybe she's pondered these questions to a point that is beyond sanity itself. Just what is it, that drives an average person to risk everything on a roll of the dice or the turn of a card? The pull of a trigger? Is it the pursuit of wealth, the thrill of victory, or the allure of overcoming impossible odds? Or perhaps it's the intoxicating blend of all these elements. In her case, the fascination came in tandem with her eternal luck. It's a blessing from not an Aeon, but a God. Dear Gaiathra Triclops, one who was worshipped from her home planet. Furthermore, it is a reminder of her people and her beloved family whom she's lost.  IN TRUTH, SHE ENVIES   those who dare to wrestle with fate without the safety of definitive wagers in their favor. Aventurine finds difficulty in discerning between a blessing and a curse. Press a gun's muzzle to her chest, and you will elicit only a self-assured scoff. Of course, this aura of invincibility is fabricated. She does it well. She does it so well that she's begun to fool herself. After all, the only way to fool others is to lie to yourself first. She doesn't care to reflect on this fact, but she does not enjoy gambling. It's simply become the trademark which has ensured the IPC won't discard her, and she's decided to run with it. Time and time again, the revolver's barrel has proven steadfast in its loyalty β€” never to betray her. Yet, despite such certainties, her left hand remains concealed behind her back, fingers digging into her palms. They clutch && tremble for dear life. She contemplates whether the day will ever come when Gaiathra finally turns a blind eye. Her onlookers entertain the same possibility. However, the monotony is undying. Each gamble is the same. The aftermath is much like a hangover after a climactic high β€” the rush of going all in fading into a void of emptiness, a profound lack of meaning lingering once everything falls silent.  TALENT IS A RARE AND PRECIOUS JEWEL ,   a radiant beacon that elevates an individual above the sea of mediocrity. It garners admiration and infuses life with meaning. Purpose is something that cannot be bought through something as trivial as the thrill of landing a royal flush at the table. Success, adorned with the laurels of accolades and the weight of accomplishments, stands as irrefutable proof of one’s intrinsic worth, a testament to a person's myriad of pursuits. Some may choose to gauge someone's merit by their net worth, much like appraising a gem's value based on its price. Meanwhile, Aventurine delights in assessing the more abstract qualities of people, defining 'friendships' as alliances. Humanity cannot be reduced to numbers. It's a fickle thing. At one point she was young and naive enough to believe others had her best interests in mind. But with each bloom of altruism that would extend its vine toward her, it is quickly hacked away.  SHE REMEMBERS   some very kind people β€” folks who helped her get off the ground after a series of fatal events. When she finally prospered enough to send them gifts of gratitude, she discovered they had died in a cruelty-induced tragedy. Aventurine quickly learned that is the way this world operates. The weak are relentlessly preyed upon. The kind are exploited. Diversities only earn hatred. Interpersonal relationships revolving around vulnerability quickly became something heavily calculated on her end. It has left her lonely. All of her life, she has observed that humanity cannot be cured of its wickedness. It will fester as long as people breed. Damage control is fruitless. This is why she is candid about her willingness to be utilized however others see fit β€” betrayed, deceived, or manipulated. Drive a dagger into her back, and it will unveil the depth of your significance in her eyes. She will take the pain in stride. But, do not be fooled. Many describe her as a madman when it comes to securing her gains. She does not trust many people, but she trusts herself to know who to trust.  AS FOR HER OWN INTRINSIC WORTH  , that is much more complicated. Indeed, she is skilled in many arts of gunmanship, aesthetics, deceptions, intel β€” you name it. Naturally, her resources are abundant, reflecting the fortunes she has amassed over time. She has a particular talent in making something out of nothing, or raking in profits from financial losses. Aventurine persistently fosters these 'friendships' of hers by sharing well-selected gifts. It is easy to assume that this is sourced by a desire for control. On the contrary, she is as generous as she is selfish. There have been many instances in which she's gladly used her own luck to benefits others. Her heart lies with the underdogs ; she has no interest in imposing upon the less fortunate. Although the abundance of gifts and favors may raise suspicions, it truly is a matter of proving herself beneficial to her 'friends'. She will tell you that there are only two kinds of bargaining chips when dealing with people : benefit, or fear. But, her sentiments and desires are not so cold in reality. Having come to accept that people will leave her once she's served her value, it appears that she fights tooth and nail to ensure her place. It exudes something that could only ever come from a bleeding heart, and not callous and inherently exploitive intentions.  SHE IS NOT IMMUNE   to the longing for companionship. If anything, the relentless grip of fate upon her has intensified this need, leaving her yearning for it all the more deeply. Oxymoronically, she struggles to grasp the concept of unconditional love β€” care without requiring a way to make use of someone. Given that she has only witnessed exploitative dynamics for the majority of her life, it's understandable. This kind of softness is not something she looks to unveil. Behind her naturally warm smile, she hides any hurt or sadness that may arise from the way her colleagues or associates treat her. It's as if nothing could ever shatter her resolve. She is well aware that withholding reactions is what preserves an advantage. It's challenging to predict someone's cards if they don't display identifiable behaviors. Only when the curtain falls does she allow her face to relax and portray something beyond that illusionary arrogance. It is fortunate that her intuition revolving around human behavior is generally foolproof. Aventurine is not incapable of choosing to trust people ; however, she is incredulously calculated. Even in consideration of that, mutually respectful and safe relationships are unfamiliar to her. Should she ever exist in one, it proves to be uncomfortable due to the way her trauma has inflicted her nervous system. It convinces her that something is wrong due to what a stranger she is to being loved and adored, even if that could not be further from the truth.  WHAT DRIVES HUMANS THE MOST IS HATRED.    Only fleetingly, amidst her people and family, did she hold onto the belief that love was the center of the universe. Will she only experience that warm solace once more, when she meets Gaiathra in death? Until then, she lives on in their legacy. As long as she is alive, the blood of the Avgin will never run dry.

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  HER FAMILY    grew up amongst the deserts ; barren, dry, it was somewhere that demanded innovation for the sake of survival. The people of her land were under the protection of no aeon. Instead, they prayed to Gaiathra β€” a God. Kakavasha is blessed by this Gaiathra, a being who she has not met once. Even then, SHE had sewn miracles into the quilt of her life one too many times. She cannot help but wonder if she is truly the semblance of the pure luck that this god has bestowed upon her. What fortune could she possibly possess, when she lost it all ? Her heart quickly came to understand who the true monsters were in this world.  MANY OF HER PEOPLE,    alongside her parents, died to a greedy and heartless group of beings. A despicable and cruel fate. An unspeakable tragedy. She once belonged to an entire community built on perseverance, joy, beloved companions, && the soft strumming of her mother's tamburica .. It would soon be destroyed : sunk in an ocean of putrid vermillion. Her sister drowned in this " sea ", pleading for Kakavasha to run and never look back. She was only able to flee because of her sister's sacrifice.  THIS FINAL CALAMITY    πŸ‚‘ πŸ‚¬ πŸ‚± was forged by an alliance between the Interastral Peace Corporation, and the Katicans. On the day of the Kakava festival, they orchestrated a mass genocide. This was the end of her clan. The rest of her people were either cruelly slaughtered, or enslaved. Kakavasha herself was taken and branded by searing hot iron ; the man who claimed to be her master used her for work without boundaries in terms of what he or his clients could do to her. "You have a nice body" is one of the first things he ever spoke to her, in the canonical Chinese translation. This can be interpreted in different ways (for instance, for her strength rather than vanity). Either way, she was only a teenager.  THE MOST REGRETTABLE   πŸ‚‘ πŸ‚¬ πŸ‚± day of Kakavasha's life is not even a question to her. She and the rest of her people who were enslaved were placed into a tournament. It's a makeshift colosseum : a maze in which they would be forced to fight to the death until one remains victorious. Their oppressors treated it like something as casual as betting on a horse race. It was vile, and it was dehumanizing. She had no choice but to participate in this hellscape. With only the protection of chains, she killed each and every last of her people. Night terrors still find themselves nestling into her conscience, reminding her of the blood on her hands. She often wakes up in a cold sweat, swearing that she is able to still feel that viscous blood which stained her palms. It is all very painful. She does not speak of it, although many know of her roots due to her eyes which are a mosaic of magenta and blue.  ONE SINGLE LIFE    she experiences no regret for taking is that man who called himself her 'master'. Before the tournament she made a deal with him : if she came back alive, that man would pay her thirty tanba. Little did he know that she had no intention of letting him have his way, afterwards. Kakavasha would be prosecuted for such a deed, brought to Jade to plead her own case. This stranger was not a judge, but one of the stonehearts belonging to the IPC. Not a single lawyer looked to defend her. But, she couldn't care less.  "YOU DON'T KNOW,    how many people long for your eyes to be closed forever," the woman said to Kakavasha. Yet, Jade was still willing to entertain her deal upon the behalf of the IPC's chief, Diamond. The negotiation proved successful given Kakavasha's strong first impression and grand promise of fortune. After that day, she'd be known as one of the ten stonehearts : Aventurine. A mask that did not always belong to her β€” crafted herself, soon making a home out of it. She was told that she can forge whatever identity she may wish for, and so Kakavasha soon found herself trapped in an endless performance.

  PENACONY    : the realm of dreams and the planet of festivities was perhaps her most ambitious project yet. Naturally, she wondered why someone of her stature would be tasked with such a chaotic situation to resolve; nonetheless, she presented herself as confident in her abilities. While she was waiting in the lobby to speak with one of the staff to check in, she found that there was a group of people crowding a young lady working there. Roughly 10 minutes pass by, and only then does she approach them to ask what the issue may be β€” asking if they know how many credits she could have been racking with the time they've spent pestering this poor staff member. Of course, all of this was said a bit more politely (and a bit more passive aggressive as well). This is when she meets Trailblazer and the rest of the Astral Express Crew at the Reverie, and converses with Sunday about her visit here β€” considering The Family is already highly wary of the IPC.  IT CALLED FOR A SCHEME    grander than any other. That would be, to trick The Family, and primarily Sunday. Her plan involved using another cornerstone as a replacement for her own, considering Jade and Aventurine are difficult gems to discern from one another. Topaz's cornerstone was also used as another false clue. Then, she brought a bag of gems and crystals with little value to her in order to cultivate a red herring. Her colleague and companion, Dr. Ratio of the Intellegentsia Guild, accompanied her. Together, they played a duet upon the stage of traitor and foe. It was all for Sunday to let his guard down so that Aventurine could go through with the means of obtaining her cornerstone β€” shattered to pieces within that bag of worthless jewels.  JUDGEMENT DAY CAME    when Aventurine would see Sunday β€” in the presence of Dr. Ratio looming behind the Halovian. The gambler and the doctor executed their roles with finesse, successfully persuading the watchful eyes of The Family's spies that their mutual disdain bordered on disloyalty. Dr. Ratio cleverly portrayed his relationship with Sunday, convincing the Family Head that he had just exposed Aventurine's plan in exchange for intel on a stellaron.  IT WAS THE DEATH OF ROBIN    which Sunday spoke of first, noting that it was a grave mistake involving herself and being there to witness such a tragedy. This exchange between Aventurine and Sunday was presented under the falsehood of an attempt at forging an allyship : commissioning the IPC representative to seek out the truth about the dear songbird's disappearance. Yet, this meeting took the turn for the supposed worse when Sunday evoked the effects of the Harmony upon Aventurine. Radiant hues of diverse colors clouded her vision and left her feeling light-headed, well aware that this was a methodology to forbid her from lying. She physically would not be able to spew anything save for the truth. Frankly, this was the equivalent of racial profiling considering the irrelevant and inappropriate inquiries involving her race β€” involving stereotypes often claimed about Avgin for the sake of fear mongering. Not only this, but he went on to sentence her to death after this scene. I'm noting this because people seem to gloss over the allegory very often. We have to acknowledge that Sunday exhibited racist behavior here. It's a scene I will retcon within my interpretations since I do not feel comfortable incorporating this for obvious reasons.  AVENTURINE PREDICTED    such level of cruelties from Sunday; she could sense something brewing inside of him, a bitter and vile depravity that he wished to bury deep β€” in vain. The Family Head eventually surmises that he has emerged with the upper hand, looking to confirm that Aventurine had in fact utilized a Topaz gem as a red herring. Then, Sunday was to look through the bag of invaluable gems, finding what he believed to be her real cornerstone. Little did he know that this was carefully orchestrated by her through impeccable insight.  WHAT SUNDAY BELIEVED    to be her cornerstone was actually Jade's cornerstone : a second, undetected red herring. It truly was near impossible for the untrained eye to tell jade and aventurine apart due to their identical hues. Her true stone was shattered in her bag. Not a soul would have been able to uncover this, given they were engulfed by an ocean of other dull and useless crystals. Unaware and falsely believing he has outmaneuvered the liquidation specialist in this trivial game, Sunday allows Aventurine to take the bag, provided she leaves the cornerstones with him. She is sentenced to death and is left with only 17 system hours to live, while also being tasked with Sunday's "test". Should she succeed, her afterlife would prove peaceful. Yet, if she couldn't fulfill uncovering the truth of the dreamscape, her soul would experience eternal torment by a shrouded abyss."This meeting isn't an interrogation, or a negotiation," Aventurine seethes.
  IT'S AN OUTRIGHT EXECUTION."    With that, she ventured across Penacony. Aventurine sought out what it means to meet 'death' in this "sweet" dream. She would gift the people of the Golden Hour jewels and gems for a moment of their time, asking them the same question : "where can i find death in this dream? "

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  • casino owner , mid twenties.

  • aventurine is her streamer name

  • content creator && event planner

❛  Kakavasha resides in a penthouse located above the casino she's built. How exactly did she manage to have the funds and connections to open this kind of business? it's simple. She gambled. She's gambled for most of her life. It was a means of making ends meet due to her family's financial struggles, when she was just a child. They were beekeepers. All they had was a bee farm and a small crafts shoppe. This addiction of Kakavasha's β€” to risking it all just to put food on the table β€” started small. Casual poker clubs were her initial playgrounds, where the stakes were low, and the camaraderie was genuine. Kakavasha was still a teenager when she cashed in for the first time at a casino, with a fake ID. Of course, this was by the time a forged card like that was believable. She walked into the establishment with twenty dollars to her name, and walked out with 1,280 dollars of cash. Her sister, Hazal, was the first to find out && naturally questioned where she was getting all of this money from. It was once the gains became far too much to chalk down to a minimum wage job. Kakavasha came clean to her about what she had been doing. It would be difficult to continue to hide this truth considering she was becoming a well-known figure in the city for these remarkable feats.Neither Hazal, 'nor her parents, were supportive of this ; Kakavasha predicted it, although held no resentment. Her family was entirely fair, noting that she did not want Kakavasha to throw her life away to something so unstable simply because her family was struggling financially. After all, she could easily get roped in with the wrong people. Dangerous people. Casinos tend to belong to those who derive from mobster families or corrupt methods ; the moment numbers begin to tilt away from the house's favor, it'd surely cause an uproar and put Kakavasha on the mark as an issue to be ' taken care of '. She understood, and promised her sister that she would complete university for a Business Degree.Kakavasha kept her word. For the most part. Only after she began her own free-lance accounting services, and lived alone, did she return to the gambling scene. Of course, she'd been kicked out by casino owners multiple times due to her unbelievable luck. The profits she made were incredulous. Years later, and her earnings and several scandals unrelated to her ran the casino owner bankrupt. It was then that she made a deal with him : she would pay a fine fortune to help him get up from his ass, in exchange for co-ownership of the casino. She'd been deemed a madman for even proposing such a thing. The surplus of rivals and oppositions she would gain from this deal alone was beyond what anyone could believe is safe. But, she went through with it β€” running one of the most renown casinos in the region. It's plenty to take care of her older sister, too. Along the way with her business flourishing, she's also developed a career in social media && content creation as well as event planning. The casino often hosts parties, conference rooms, and even weddings. Due to her online alias, as well as the fact she uses an alternative name for her own safety because of discrimination, she is generally now known as " Aventurine".  βœ

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  • pageant coordinator.

  • specializes in "talent" round.

  • surfer in free-time, beach buff.

  • chronic love pokeballs user.

❛  Kakavasha, better known by her stage name Aventurine, grew up in the Alolan region alongside her family who ran an embroidering, carpentry, & honey business. They raise and breed combees back home to harvest and sell their goods. Her people who derive from the Avgin clan worship arceus, && given Kakavasha's vibrant eyes, she's believed to have been particularly blessed by this 'God'. Her sister, Hazal, has befriended a Leavanny who is of great help to the shoppe, aiding in crafts and sewing with its spindles. Her sister also happens to be a Gym Leader specializing in bug types. As a child, this was Kakavasha's first impression of pokemon.  βœβ›  These bugs irked little 'Vasha β€” she'd want nothing to do with them, finding them off-putting. Even as an infant, she'd cried in Leavanny's arms. One day, she was playing amongst the other children in town & was met by a danger which is nothing but a hazy memory to her now. The most she remembers is a fog plaguing the trees, masking the safe trails to the city. All she can recall is that these same pokemon which mortified her came to her aid and guided her back home, after she'd all but gotten lost in the woods. It was an evening which she'd never forget, forever fond of these beings who had a prominent heart, despite what others might believe. This is what's compelled her to become a trainer and work alongside pokemon in a way that is unique to her, rather than contribute to the family business. βœβ›  Eventually, Kakavasha's mother grew sick with an ailment that has left her with only a few years left, and no source of a cure. Her father ( YΓΌcel ) was someone keen on mudsdale & rapidash race betting as a means of coping, and racked up an immense debt which put further pressure on the family. This is what led him to being wrapped up in Team Cipher's revival, in hopes of earning enough to pay off his debt. He was also promised that the Team would now prioritize research that will not only focus on empowering itself, but also healing properties. Aventurine is not aware of YΓΌcel's arrangements, only that he has been acting strange ever since her mother was diagnosed && that he has been coping poorly through gambling. She has also noticed that many of YΓΌcel's pokemon are now acting strangely lifeless & emotionless, like shadows of themselves.  βœβ›  Present time, she is on and off with her career, wanting to spend more time with her mother. Aventurine is a renown coordinator. She first started off as a regular trainer, admitting herself into the league and battling for the sake of badges. However, she'd soon stumble upon the beauty of pageants and came to realize that was more of her style! Her starter pokemon was a meowth who has now evolved into a persian. It is very rare that the persian in question shall be used in battle, however, much preferring to be a lap cat in comparison to the rest of her team lineup. Aventurine does also eventually meet Jirachi, who she'd sought out for the sake of wishing that her mother might be healed. Unfortunately, Jirachi isn't capable of reversing the effects of bad health, && so the sentiment was futile. The pokemon was apologetic, but Aventurine admits that she'd originally figured it was a farfetched request, even for Jirachi. They remain close companions to this day.  βœ

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Genshin Impact



  • anemo delusion. fatui.

  • house of the hearth. sumeran

  • casino owner. sleeper agent.

  • works underneath pantalone.

  • her cats are strays she brought home.

  • debt collector, && works with investment.

  • information is as much of a currency as mora is.

❛  Kakavasha originally hailed from Sumeru's deserts : where her clan resided, alongside another clan known as the Katicans. In reality, they both were banished from the rainforests and had to adapt their town elsewhere. The clans were always at odds due to resources && eventually the Katicans planned to coordinate an attack upon the Avgin people on the day of Kakava β€” a festival to celebrate the annual rebirth of their god. See, her clan did not worship the archons. Instead, they found solace in their deity known as Gaiathra Triclops. They believed her body to be the very land they resided upon, && that each year her body would deteriorate into an aurora and then rebuild itself as something new. She was generally depicted as a palm with three eyes. Click Here to view the wiki on Aventurine's original canon lore as well as her God, if you are in need of background context. βœβ›  Perhaps this is why she has such contradicting sentiments towards rain; it is a mark of her people's beliefs and their beloved divine Goddess, as well as a memorial for their demise && genocide. She'd already been orphaned from previous attacks, && she was terrified of losing her sister β€” Hazal. In the end, her and her sister were the only ones alive. They were the last of their people, the last of their entire bloodline. Out of the two of them, Kakavasha was known to be Gaiathra's blessed child: chosen to be the bearer of great fortune && luck thanks to their Goddess. All they were left with was jewelry from their mother and a golden coin. Kakavasha held onto them with a full heart.  βœβ›  The House of the Hearth gave them a home : it was less by their own volition, as the fatui donned interest in raising && nurturing more 'weapons' for their cause. It was during the time which Kakavasha && Hazal originally housed in the hearth that the former knave was in power, instructing the children to fight to the death. Any of the children who lost would be disposed of or sent to the Doctor for experimentation. Hazal met such a tragic fate in turn of sacrificing herself for Kakavasha, and the guilt hasn't left her since.  βœβ›  This wasn't an orphanage. It was a spawn of whatever Hell may truly exist in Teyvat, and Kakavasha lived through it. By the time Arlecchino became the Father of the hearth, she was recruited to be a sleeper agent for the Fatui, stationed wherever she might be needed. Eventually, she climbed her way up the ranks and began to work beneath Pantalone as a debt collector && head of strategic investment. She was never blessed by Celestia, lacking a vision and only harnessing an anemo delusion. The boss form portrayed in HSR click here for link happens to be a form she's capable of maintaining due to the interactions between the delusion and Gaiathra's energy which envelopes && protects her. She is admittedly not entirely fond of working for the Fatui, but she aligns with their detestation of Celestia considering she sympathizes with the victims of the genocide in Khaenri'ah. She is now generally referred to as ''Aventurine'', residing in Snezhnaya despite her utter homesickness. There are many times she must leave the nation & travel for work, however. She's infamous for being someone difficult at times given her sheer wit in negotiations. βœ

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❛  She enjoys embroidery and wood whittling, but her true passion lies in studying her people's language. With so few records remaining, she has pursued every possible means to learn what she can. Unfortunately, there is no one left to pass the language on, and as a result, what she speaks is somewhat broken. Nonetheless, her dedication remains true to the heart. She now celebrates both Kakava and Bajram on her own, driven by a deep sense of sentimentality. Kakavasha harbors rather convoluted sentiments towards rainstorms. It was once a blessing and unspoken birthday wish β€” prosperous for crops and to drink when her people resided in the desert. The concept of an oasis was sparse, just a dream above all else. Now, it reminds her of the most agonizing day she had ever lived through. The beginning of the end.  βœ


002


❛  Gratitude happens to be a defining characteristic for her; her sister, Hazal, made her promise to never resent the gift she was born with. It never mattered how difficult things would turn out; some nights Kakavasha grit her teeth, falling asleep with her lips murmuring a wordless 'thank you'. Her people, who lived off the land, held nature in the highest regard. They believed that they lived upon Gaiathra's divine body, after all. Though she may engage with certain aspects of capitalism, she despises how it has fractured the sacred relationship many civilizations once had with Mother Earth, in all of its forms across different worlds. She's conducted a restorative project which operates independent of the IPC. Might I also mention that she is an avid hater of cryptocurrency. The absolute opposite of an NFT fanatic. I also HC her to be a drag king, especially given the fact her boss form is reminiscent of the style. She judges and performs in drag races from time to time.  βœ


003


❛  I can easily imagine her concealing a revolver beneath her pant leg or strapped to her ankle, much like mafia members did in the past. It’s a discreet and practical way to carry a weapon, reminiscent of her daily routine in the gun range. The subtle placement allows quick access while maintaining an unassuming appearance. As a matter of fact, one could consider her to be a sort of gun enthusiast, in the sense that she views their components and structure as an art form rather than a source of calamity. She is less of a materialist, and more of a sentimentalist. Kakavasha has a few glass cased displays in her home, consisting of several collections: limited and exclusive perfumes, watches, and artillery. Click here to view her favorite gun model of hers.  βœ


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❛  One could say she takes after a public figure at times, considering her adoration for the performing arts and music. Alongside these passions, she has a strong social media presence and even enjoys livestreaming her interests. Kakavasha is known to be a big fan of Tears of Themis, Mystic Messenger, and other otomes. (Her favorites happen to be 707 and Vyn Richter). She also has a knack for reviewing different performances and movies. Her favorite opera originates from the Luofu, known as 'Wedding Wine'. The taste of honey is as endearingly sweet as it is bitter to her, considering her people were known as beekeepers for the sake of cultivating honeyβ€” one of the only reliable resources in the desert. This is why her last name is ''Bal''. Speaking of which, I headcanon her earring to be one of the jewelry pieces her mother left her, something she always wears to keep her family close to her. βœ


005


❛  Canonically, Kakavasha takes care of three black cat cakes. I like to think that they were gifted to her by Dr. Ratio who has close connections with Ruan Mei. She is quite fond of the idea of tending to these sweet little guys because of her disdain for the stereotype of black cats being 'bad luck'. No one is sure whether she's come to prove the superstition wrong, or if Gaiathra's blessing simply subdued the negative effects. She has raised them since they were kittens. Tequila takes after her name β€” feisty and needs a while to warm up, exhibiting a peculiar yet endearing appearance (think of Jinx the cat from tiktok lol). Mariposa is a very sleepy baby who will do anything for food. Dorada has dwarfism, is hyper, and bouncing around finding new hiding spots, always trying to get the other girlies to play ( click for a cat claim of Dorada) βœ


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Topaz


❛  kakavasha has a peculiar way of conveying her fondness for people, and topaz is one of many people who are subjected to this. irritating banter is an unspoken means of checking in on her. topaz' compassion is something she admires. possessing a heart as big as hers is a risk in of itself, and kakavasha respects the fact she's willing to play. not to mention, topaz plays the game fairly well, even in the face of being dealt less than ideal hands. topaz may display disdain towards aventurine outwardly, but topaz' reactions when aventurine is in harm's way leave it evident that there is some level of care which topaz gravitates towards.  βœ

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Jade


❛  ah, yes. lady jade. it's clear that she is grooming kakavasha to step up and follow suit. her guileful means are often venomous if you don't exercise caution, but kakavasha has been burned so many times that she's become numb to it. you could joke that it's difficult to discern whether jade is a questionable mother figure, or an emotionally repressed wine aunt. to be honest, none of the stonehearts are family to kakavasha. jade is just a coworker, and that's that. either way, their relationship is quite the opposite of liberating. unlike topaz, her feelings towards jade are conflicting β€” convoluted. at the very least, jade is similar to aventurine in the sense that (as a businesswoman) she stays true to her word. the true power play comes into deciphering her cryptic intentions. that, and at least jade didn't vote in favor of her being removed from the ten stonehearts.  βœ


Acheron


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Dr. Ratio


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Robin


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Sunday


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Boothill


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Sparkle


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Trailblazer


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Gallagher


❛ gallagher is who she would call her soulmate, if she were to believe they exist. fate is not a legitimate phenomenon. in her eyes, it's pure luck that they crossed paths at siobhan's bar when they did. he complements and contrasts her in ways that no one else could dream of. their general impressions on people differ dramatically, but at their core, they are one and the same: two great pretenders, orchestrating their aspirations and fooling the family until the very end. they would never fault the other or feel that their lover is subhuman for portraying themselves falsely, because they understand that sometimes life calls for disingenuous acts. their mutual trickery has only left them holding even more tightly to one another. kakavasha didn't experience a feeling of betrayal when gallagher admitted to who he truly was, before she'd committed to potential suicide at the stadium. her adoration for him grew, and she was only able to grieve the potential of losing him ... kakavasha understood how lonely it must have been, to play a role and have only himself as guidance. she's only ever truly felt blessed by gaiathra when she is with him. he is the first time she's been able to let go of veiled resentment towards her god. perhaps, it is him who's come to alleviate everything else she's experienced, up until this point. the universe's saccharine, unspoken apology. he was the 'sweet death' she'd been seeking in penacony, all along..*  βœ

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