Lykaios Two Socks Minsi

[Lykaios Minsi]

Lykaios Two Socks Minsi

....the mask

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...basic character information

Birth Name: Lykaios Two Socks Minsi.
Nickname: Close friends may use Lyka, though she prefers Lykaios. Some may call her Minsi or Two Socks as well.
Gender: Female
Age: (16)
Grade: (10)
Birth date: Sept. 18th
Program: Bachelor of Science
Major: Zoology
Animal Identity: African Wild Dog

...personality

Likes:(at least 10)

• Music and Dance-Where's the party?
  
• Arid climates-Who likes the rain, anyways?
  
• Running-Gotta have a way to burn off all that energy
  
• Reading-I'm not outside if it's raining!
  
• Traveling-So much to see and do
  
• Jewelry or anything shiny-...it's pretty
  
• Any sort of canine-Well, duh
  
• Night-time-Now I can sneak around and scare people
  
• Outdoors-Why stay inside when you can go OUTSIDE!
  
• Challenging herself-Gotta be the best
  
• Anything soft-So...relaxing....
  
• Meat-Wait, did you say meat? Where?!
  
• Little kids-So cute
  
• Hunting in her animal form-What? It's fun.
  
• Boys-I'd think that was obvious
  
• Writing-It's not like I'm a nerd...or something
  
• Tight spaces-So comfy...
  

Dislikes: (at least 10)

• Rules-Who needs them? It's just a way for adults to undermine us!
  
• Vegetables-So...gross...
  
• Sweets-Meat isn't sweet.
  
• People w/ Guns-How do you like being shot at?
  
• Humidity-It's hard to breathe...*gasp* I need air!
  
• Bad singing-Can't listen...anymore! Headache!
  
• High-pitched noises -My ears...someone help...
  
• Sleeping-Why sleep when there is so much to do and see?!
  
• Smokers-That's just disgusting. And it smells bad.
  
• Overly bossy people-Like I'm going to actually listen
  
• Whiners- Just shut up already!
  
• The cold-Why be cold when you can go somewhere warm?
  
• People that underestimate her-Just watch me.
  

Fears: (At least 3)

• Drowning
  
• Bridges
  
• Letting her family down
  

Strengths: (At least 3)

• Good Hunter
  
• Sense of Direction
  
• Stamina
  
• Curious
  

Weaknesses: (At least 3)

• Impatient
  
• Competitive
  
• Stubborn
  

Overall: [400 words minimum]

Strangers better watch out for Lykaios! She can be very wary of strangers, and forms an idea of the person before she even knows them. In this way, it can be hard for her to make friends. Once having gotten past this, Minsi is extremely loyal. If someone is threatening her or someone else, she isn't the one to stand around and do nothing. Lykaios is very protective of her friends and belongings.

When it comes to getting things done, Lykaios does it quickly. She has her serious moments, where she is determined and focused, but she can also be easily distracted. She has a love for play, such as running or being with her friends, and she loves to relax. Better beware of her if it's raining, however! She is more likely to be annoyed and easily angered. And she will bite. Despite this, she loves to travel and see the world, even if it does rain where she goes.

She can be a little too critical with herself, and thinks she can do things better and more thoroughly (though it may not be true) then anyone else. Though competitive, she is able to cope with her failures and move ahead. Also, Lyka is very adventurous, often doing something before thinking of the consequences. She can never sit still and always has to be doing something.

Because of the high expectations of her family, she has become rebellious. Lykaios yearns to be "free" from responsibility. She feels as if no one really understands her, and has a fear that she won't be able to make any friends. She isn't very good at sports, but she has excellent stamina and is good at running. Lykaios is a dreamer, which she is afraid people will tease her about. She is self-conscious, especially when it comes to looks.

Lykaios is interested in Zoology and Medicine, but wants to major in Zoology. She has been interested in Medicine for a long time now, but she feels that her passion lies in Zoology. Since she hates being outdoors, she figures Zoology would be a great major for her, as she could spend most of her time outside. She enjoys writing merely because it is a way of expressing her true feelings.

...appearance

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Celebrity Play By:Emma Watson
Appearance: [400 words minimum]
Lykaios has blonde hair with long layers that frames the face. When she gets bored, she will highlight the tips of her hair black or white in an attempt to mimic the African Wild Dog's coat. She does a good job at it, though it is a pain. In the end it looks fairly good.

She is a little taller than average height, given her long legs. It can be awkward for her is she is around people that are shorter then her, because it can make her stand out more. Then again, if someone is taller then her, she immediately feels a need to show he/she her competitive side.

Lykaio's has a light complexion, though rarely sunburns when she is outside. This is perhaps due to the fact that when she is outside, she is in her animal form. Lykaios has soft, playful brown eyes that reflect her very nature. She loves to have fun, unless she feels the need to be competitive.

Lykaios wears bangles most of the time, mostly because they are shiny, which she loves. On her left ankle, she wears a blue woven woven ankle bracelet. She hates long sleeve shirts, and so always wears short sleeves. If it is ridiculously cold outside, then she will wear a jacket. Occasionally, if she is not wearing bangles, she will wear a bandanna around her arm. She will also tie the bandanna on her forehead or ankle (if on ankle, she wouldn't have the ankle bracelet). She doesn't wear her bangles while hunting. Lykaios wears wear black pants, though shorts do just fine as well. She wears earrings, usually something to do with her animal that she shifts into.

When Lykaios shifts into an African Wild Dog, she takes on the complete form of the animal. As an African Wild Dog, she has exceptionally large ears which help with hearing. In her animal form, Lykaios still has long legs, which is typical for her animal. Her coat is molted, being black, white and a sandy color. Her coating is unique and different from any other African Wild Dog, which is partially why she is an advocate for individualism (this unique coat is also a trait to all African Wild Dogs). She enjoys being in her animal form, and would rather stay as an African Wild Dog then as a human. Lykaios feels a sense of freedom in her animal form, one that isn't held down by rules or expectations. She can be whoever she wants, do whatever she wants, and not have to worry about what others think. She feels a strange feeling of power and pride, and takes great pride in her appearance. While in her animal form, Lykaios enjoys to run and hunt. With her long legs, she can run great distances. Lykaios takes pride in her coat and always keeps it clean.

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...history

Parents:
Siblings:
[400 words minimum]
Her family is a mix of different cultures, therefore she was exposed to many different backgrounds as a child. Her family is very cultural oriented, and they love to travel. Lykaios has one brother, and many cousins. Her grandfather is also a shifter, and it is no secret. Lykaios and her whole family highly respects her grandfather. Lykaios is the only other shifter in the family, and her entire family has very high expectations for her. Lykaios hates being pressured, and sometimes would wish her family would just be satisfied with who she is and not what she could be. She comes from a family of hunters. Lyka learned to use a bow and arrow at a young age, and how to track animals. Her family owns a Reindeer farm, where they raise and breed Reindeer for a living.

Grandfather- The only other shifter in Lykaios's family. He can shift into a mountain lion, and did so at the age of twelve. He is very family oriented, and is very kind and understanding. Lykaios has a very special connection to him. He is known as the "protector" or "mountain" among his family because of his ability. Grandfather is highly respected, especially in Lyka's eyes. He always calls her Minsi, never Lykaios. When Lyka was little, she fell into a raging river while standing on a bridge. If her grandfather had not been there, she would have drowned. He transformed into a mountain lion, and somehow managed to rescue her.

Fera- Lyka's mother. She loves to cook food, especially Italian food. She runs the household. Fera is the second closets person in Lykaios's life besides Grandfather. She spends most of her free time sewing or telling stories to the children.

Maxim-Lykaios's father. He is extremely tough on his daughter, always expecting more. He makes her work hard, constantly pushing her to be her best. He has a competitive edge, in which his daughter inherited. Maxim works the farm mostly, and does a lot of hunting.

Jeff-Lykios's brother. Since he himself is not a shape shifter, Jeff often finds himself left out of the picture. He is jealous of his sister's ability, almost hungry for it. He feels like a failure for not being able to be special like his younger sister, and resents her for that. He busies himself with work on the farm whenever his sister comes to visit. As a result, Lykaios feels as if she has done something wrong and wants to try to amend things with her brother. But the harder she tries, the more he pushes away. This tears apart her heart, and she herself feels like a failure.

Lykaios's first transformation
The sun had just begun to set, as the day gave way to night. For Lykaios Two Socks Minsi, it was a new start. Her bones popped and cracked, tightening. She screamed out in pain, dropping to her hands and knees. Sweat beaded her forehead, and she gasped for breath as she felt her bones crush her lungs.

"Dad!" she cried out, closing her eyes and gripping the carpet flooring. Foot steps rang down the hall, and relief spread through her body momentarily. Her father, Maxim, opened the door. At first he looked surprised, then his face grew grave. Without a word, he shut the door. Lyka cried out, confused and unsure of what was happening to her. Outside the door, she could hear her father lock the door. What was wrong? Why wasn't he helping her? She crawl towards the door, wincing as she did so. With trembling hands, she reached up to grab the doorknob. But before she could, there was another pop as her bones contracted. She screamed, withdrawing her outstretched hand and falling to her knees.
She pressed against her door, in too much pain to do much else. Why did she have to have the only room that had a lock? What was her family doing to her?

Her cries became yelps, her yelps formed into howls. Her whole body shook. The room grew blurry, her ears rang. Lykaios shook her head, trying to clear her vision. Her human thoughts became foggy, replaced with pure anger and hate. With one last crack, Lyka gave out a loud howl. She slammed against the door that kept her imprisoned, outraged. Claws tore at the soft wood, breaking underneath her paws. Glee overtook Lykaios as she continued to tear apart chunks of wood. Then something caught her attention. Strange sounds reached her ears. She turned around and bounded towards the window, jumping on top of her dresser. The window shattered as the dog pushed against it. Glass fell everywhere, but it did not stop her. She hopped through the window, relishing the feel of the wind against her molted fur. In the distance, she could see the outline of large creatures. The scent of Reindeer filled her nostrils.

That night, Lykaios killed several Reindeer that had been her family's. She injured a passerby on a late night walk, the only thing stopping her being a man returning from his hunt. Lykaios was grazed by the bullet, and narrowly missed the rest of the shots.

Her family found her in the morning.

...connecting human to animal

Lyka is an excellent hunter, one of the best in her family. She is very playful, a characteristic similar to that of the African wild dog. Her loyalty and love for little kids is another one of these similarities, and she often works best in a large group. Her focus, determination and organization is a quality which the African Wild Dog holds also.

...literacy

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Lyka bent down, pressing her palm lightly into the soft dirt next to the tracks. Her eyes narrowed. She stood back up, brushing the dirt from her hands as she thought. The herd of deer couldn't have past by too long ago. A drop of rain splattered on her noise. Lykaios shivered and wiped the water off her noise. This was not a good day to be hunting. The water would ruin the tracks of the deer, surely!

She cursed under her breath and sat down on the ground. If she wasn't quite so stubborn and determined, then she would've headed home. But not Lykaios, that just wasn't her way. There was no way she would return empty handed! Her family would only nag her, telling her off and saying that she was being lazy and selfish. At this point, she really didn't care what her family would say.

Getting back up, Lykaios pulled back her blonde hair before trudging on. Why did they have to live somewhere where it rained all the time? Ever since she had fallen off that bridge...if it wasn't for her grandfather, she would have died. She almost did die. Thank god he's a shape-shifter. Grandfather seemed to be the only person that understood her. Everyone else...well, they don't understand what it's like to be different. As different as her, anyway.[/size]
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