Post by pierce on Sept 23, 2016 16:03:34 GMT
Cleo Marie Leon
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Birthday: May 20 1998
Birth Chart
Appearance:
Cleo's dark round eyes and ample lips are often pulled in to a soft smile, her dark shoulder-length wavy hair always styled one way or another. She thrives off of her image and because of that she takes every measure to look her best. She considers herself a classic beauty, much like her own mother who used to model before getting pregnant. She uses an old photo of her mother for inspiration and encouragement when she first sits down to do her make up in the morning, it never fails her!
Personality:
Cheerful and determined. She likes to put a little bit of fun in every serious task. This can make her seem like an amateur with many things, though the end result tends to surprise anyone who would think as much. Cleo does prefer her own way of doing things as opposed to taking instruction, but she does work well with others and does what she can to find a middle ground to work from. She can be competitive when it is called for, using her spunk and creativity to outwit the more athletic types that she may find herself opposing.
Likes:
Old movies
Lace trimmings
Shopping
Pin Curls
Being Outdoors
Hand sewing
Dislikes:
Stormy nights
Awkward silences
Long, drawn out board games
The dark
Flying bugs
Backstory:
Cleo grew up in her birth town of Costa Mesa California, living happily with her mother and father until the age of five. The news of her father's sudden death in an automobile accident shook both Cleo and her mother so deeply that they couldn't bear to live in her childhood home. They rushed to move from the constant reminder of him after the funeral, in with her mother's parents in the country. It was the first time Cleo met her grandparents, and they showered so much love and advice upon her that before too long Cleo let go of the sadness of her father's absence.
They taught her so many practical things, told and retold so many stories of their upbringings and experiences - by the time Cleo was budding in to adolescence she felt a strong connection to the fashions of old. She aspired to study clothing design soon after, and went to work with her ideas. Using her grandmother's old sewing machine as well as sewing by hand, Cleo made many garments for herself and her loved ones - experimenting with different fabrics and textures. Her mother was very proud of her daughter's drive toward this passion and she looked in to any art schools in state that could guide her toward a future in fashion design. That's when she found Metric.
After deliberating with her parents about moving, Cleo's mother finally came out and told her about the school. It sounded very exciting and though it meant leaving her Momo and Popo she couldn't help but jump for joy at the prospects of getting accepted. She applied, making sure to make it known in the paperwork just how much she wanted to go there. It was the day before her mother's birthday when she received the acceptance letter. She couldn't contain her happiness - kissing the envelope, the letter, her mother, her grandparents, and even a couple of their more friendlier alpacas on the farm.
At fifteen she enrolled in to Metric High, fully determined to make a mark within the school as well as in the town of Salem. She lives with her mother in a modest townhome but she spends the majority of her time on campus, sketching out and tailoring classy garments with a her special touch of old-timey charm.
Family members:
Claudia Leon - Mother
Patricia Leon - Grandmother
Aldo Leon - Grandfather
Vincent Hatashi - Father (Deceased)
Friends:
Cliff Arkwright - After bonding over the passing of their beloved fathers, Cliff and Cleo have grown much closer from the time they first took a hike together. His friendship means a lot to her - so much so that Cleo has had to ignore the feelings that she has developed for him. She would never want to lose him as a friend, though they have gotten very close over their rebellious summer road trip.
Arielle Sanford - They were friends the moment they met in the school cafeteria and they aren't about to run out of quirky ideas yet! Though Arielle is older than Cleo, they meet on a somewhat level ground - at times Cleo seeming more mature than her college friend. They are two firecrackers when they're around each other and Arielle never ceases to amaze Cleo at just how much junk and sugar she can put away.
She is a dear friend and protective force, who just wants Cleo happy and safe from harm.
Fletcher Willoughby - What was first thought as love at first sight - whatever it has become does Cleo no good. She has fallen head over heels for the sketchy mechanic, seeing him as her personal James Dean, fit to sweep her off her feet. But she just can't seem to keep his attention! Still, she aspires to - willing to do whatever it may take to win Fletch's affections and become his girl, even though she may find herself in deep trouble.
Playby: Erica Mori (森 絵梨佳)