Post by robit on Sept 29, 2011 15:10:38 GMT -5
...Nancy Smith Maguire*
*"Good morn-ing, lit-tle girl."*
[/size]*"Good morn-ing, lit-tle girl."*
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...basics*
name
Nancy Smith Maguire
nickname
Nancy Pants, Nance, Tinktink, Smithy.
age
27
gender
Female
grade
Graduated. She's a Mechanical Engineering teacher and a consultant.
hometown
Westfeild, New Jersey
sexuality
Straight. But she comes across as being in love with her work.
personification
Tik-Tok
status
Dormant
face claim
Freema Agyeman
...appearance*
hair color
Very dark brown. Kept down or in a pony tail.
eye color
Dark, thoughtful, eyes.
build
Rather average. Not too curvy, but not pin straight.
height
5' 2" (1.57 m)
clothing style
Comfort. Cotton shirts and cargo pants. Things that can get dirty, and can be moved in easily.
distinctive traits
She chomps gum while she works.
If she has an idea that she is unable to do, she'll gnaw on her fingernails. Sometimes til they bleed, so it's not uncommon for her to have bandages on her fingertips.
...personal*
personality
Nancy grew up in a home where perfection was not only expected, it was demanded. She's always been the precocious sort, but it never seemed to be quite good enough for her Mother. She did, on top of instilling within her daughter a great love (near the point of OCD) of order, but a severe hatred for passive aggressiveness. From her Father she gained a near child like love of learning. She adores science and building things. But she is not incredibly creative. If asked to make a haiku, she'd merely hitch together words that formed the correct amount of syllables. Art does not display her soul, but creating does.
Her brain works like a series of lists and sub lists, schematics, and plans. If things go wrong with her plans, then EVERYTHING ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET IS TERRIBLE. She is very pleased to work, and is never happier than when she is pulling an all nighter on something she is utterly passionate about. Unfortunately, this sort of involves money, which apparently (according to various rappers), does not come for free. Thus, she teaches. Mind you, she deplores teaching. She finds it repetitive and boring, but does as she must.
Nancy is not passive aggressive. If she is displeased, she'll usually tell you. But she won't raise her voice. The only time her voice raises above a contemplative murmur is when she is excited about something. She doesn't really get angry, but moreso annoyed when people just aren't on her level of thinking. Self pity is a great irritant for her, as is decided ignorance, and blind faith. That said, she is not a religious person, and really has no interest in ever discussing theology. If it does not pertain to her, she really doesn't give a damn.
While she is not greatly empathetic, often times to the point of what seems like callousness, she does hold a great vault of sympathy for those who suffer. She will do what she can to assist them, and believes greatly in charity. Helping one another, she believes, is what keeps our fragile species alive.
past
Growing up with Gladys Maguire's tyrannic like rule was- well- stiffing to say the least. Wheatly Magiure was a loving man, if not a bit dim. Not to denounce the fact that he was a genius. But if it strayed too far from Rocket engine's and crafts capable of space travel, he just sort of failed at it. Thus why he needed Gladys so much. She told him when to wake up, when to sleep, when to go to work, when to come home, when they could partake in marital activities (i.e. boning.). Gladys, on top of being an overbearing harpy with a black heart, was also quite mean. She'd often call her husband stupid and degrade him. He took it all rather well though, just pleased that someone love him, save the occasional and short lived fit of rage ("I AM NOT A MORON!!!"). Both were very focused on work.
Then Nancy was born.
Nancy was not apart of the original plan. In fact, she was a unexpected factor. And Gladys hated those. From the womb Nancy was expected to behave herself, being scolded for kicking her mother mid conversation. FROM THE WOMB. As one could expect, it did not get much better. You know how some parents read bed time stories to their kids before bed? Nancy got equations. You know how kids finger painted? Nancy made potato batteries. You know how kids got participation ribbons for being in the science fair? Nancy got 'If it's not a blue ribbon, it's going to be incinerated'.
Gladys would not tolerate mediocrity being nourished. Nancy was either the best, or she was the worst. In science, their are no gray areas.
Wheatly was much more nurturing and loving. Where Gladys was harsh and demanding and cold, he was loving and tender. True, he knew nothing of children. Like, that they need to be fed every four hours or so or that they probably shouldn't play with fireworks. But he loved her, truly and deeply. Coming with him to work is one of Nancy's fondest childhood memories, because she got to see him really ALIVE about something. At home, it was all business, all schedule. But at work, Wheatly appeared to be a free man. And so, taking a leaf from his book, she too began to lose herself in her work.
present
In order to fund her various experiments- always with specially designed robots, never with people- she teaches Computer Engineering at J. Barrie University. She sort of hates her job, and generally interacting with people. Though she does have a greater love of consulting work, as it proves more challenging.
Nancy doesn't date, and never pursues relationships. Mostly because she's bad at them, and she doesn't like doing things she's bad at. There are a few students she takes a liking too: ones who take initiative, ones who want to learn. Honestly, she never remembers their names. They are just you or hey to her. If she remembers your name, that mean she reeeeally likes you.
family
Dr. Wheatly Maguire - Rocket Scientist, and not used as an expression, but a genuine Rocket Scientist. Rather well known in his field, actually.
Dr. Gladys Maguire - Biochemist. Also well known.
likes
Puzzles
Riddles
The sound of metal protesting when its being formed.
Making something beautiful out of garbage
Recycling
Using a torch. It's fun.
Logic
Long nights in her work shop.
People who know what loyalty means.
Intelligence is greatly appreciated.
Techno music.
Chili cheese fries and cheery soda. It's what she lives on when she works.
dislikes
Anyone not willing to learn.
Interacting with people.
Attempting to flirt. She always looks like a fool when she does.
Looking stupid. She's not, and things should never appear to be what they are not.
Paradoxes. They frustrate her.
Inhumane cruelty.
Disorderly people.
Polite chatter.
When she forgets she has to do things like bathe/use facilities/eat.
Being called 'obsessive'. It's not an attractive word.
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...literature*
book title The Tik Tok of Oz
backstory Tik Tok is literature FIRST ROBOT. He was made of copper, and fiercely loyal to Dorothy. He acts often as her protector. Because, dammit, if Dorothy can play anything, its DID. Baum repeats often: He is a machine, he can not love, he cannot feel. Also, he is not Ozian, but from the land of Ev, Oz's way cooler sister country thing.
...roleplayer*
name
Dennis the respectable member of society!
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