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> PLAYER INFORMATION
NAME: Lausanne
PRONOUNS: She/Her
AGE: 30
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> CHARACTER INFORMATION
NAME: Eliot Waugh
CANON: The Magicians
AGE: 28
CANON POINT: Season 5, Episode 3
PERSONALITY: [ CW: Alcoholism, drug use, mention of suicide idealization. ]
Upon first impressions, Eliot is a bit extra. When he enters a room he is immediately the centre of it, something he goes out of his way to make sure of, and there's something particularly peacocky about him. It's not just his manner of dress, which is always immacutely tailored, or his flair for the dramatics, but his flippant attitude that aides Eliot's air of self-importance. He's detached and aloof from most things going on around him, including his studies. Eliot, by his own admission, doesn't really try. He says on several occasions that he either failed classes or used sources such as wikipedia and Spark Notes, and has many "all beauty, no brains" moments. Still, somehow effortlessly, he's quite successful at things, and it's clear that he knows this.
A quintessential Mean Girl, Eliot revels in being both loved and hated. He is always quick with a humourous quip or a biting remark, nor is he afraid to be blunt when necessary. He can be quite blunt, too, sometimes coming off as vulgar. Eliot would rather tell someone a harsh truth, whether to hurt them or to smarten them up, than sugar coat facts. He takes a lot of pride in being able to throw a good party (he carries around an Instant Party in a ball), which helps to compound his outwardly nonchalant demeaner. Actually, partying might be just about the only thing Eliot seems to care about. Upon his arrival at Brakebills University, his discipline as a whole suffered a loss in the collective GPA, and you can bet that he's very proud of that.
What most people won't ever get to know, though, is that most of what Eliot presents to the world is (mostly) just a front. For as comfortable as he is in his own skin, he is also incredibly aware of himself - that is, he knows he's got a lot of issues, and while he acknowledges them, he's not sure how to deal with them. This manifests itself in several ways. Eliot suffers from very obvious and very severe dependency issues. His alcoholism goes beyond his Life Of The Party persona, as it's his preferred way to bury his emotions (he carries around a flask that's been enchanted to never go empty). Eliot enjoys that drinking, along with the occasional drug use, means he can shrug off responsibility for his actions. He also enjoys the numbness that alcohol offers. Eliot is described as an addict by others in the show for a reason, and this isn't just limited to substance abuse.
Another major dependency Eliot has is on people. His childhood was largely unloving and not supportive, so it's no surprise that Eliot does his best to keep people at arm's length despite his desire to let them in. He admits that he gets attached easily and that he tries not to, because, as he says, "things aren't usually worth caring about." His fear of commitment comes from a fear of feeling he'll inevitably mess up a good thing. When Eliot decides to open up to a person, they become a crutch for him. Eliot seeks out strength in them along with approval. He finds a large degree of his self worth in what these chosen few see in him, and despite always anticipating being let down, the loss of this trust creates a massive spiral. It's a vicious sort of cycle that results in him once again losing himself in drugs and alcohol until something new comes along to boost him out of it.
His extreme emotional reactions stem from Eliot being a master of compartmentalization. Just like he uses a good drink to put a stopper on feelings, he's quick to brush things off in a dry and somewhat cynical manner. There are several indications that Eliot wouldn't even feel bad if he were to die, and it's this lack of real self-esteem combined with his casual indifference that causes things to build to their breaking point.
Eliot is a better person that he will ever give himself credit for. To begin with, he's actually quite intelligent. Not in a way that he could be called smart, but in an intuitive way - Eliot naturally picks up on difficult magic and is quick to come up with solutions to bizarre problems. When faced with tasks or quests, he displays a degree of bravery that usually wouldn't be associated with him. He doesn't blink at the idea of spending a life time away from what he knows if it means (sort of) saving the world, and he faces what should be his death with a resigned dignity. It's this bravery that also empowers Eliot to be vulnerable when he needs to be.
For a man who claims there's nothing worth caring about, Eliot has a large capacity for empathy. In the same vein as his intuitiveness, he has a knack for being able to put people at ease. Sometimes, it's simply about a well placed (and maybe self-deprecating) joke, but then there are times where Eliot will expose something raw and personal about himself. He takes a lot of pleasure in simpler things, almost thriving during moments of calm when he doesn't have to pretend to be anything to impress people. There's a softness that comes out when no one else is watching. It's a far cry from the detached and mindless Eliot presented to the world, and that's what makes them poignant moments. When combining this caring streak with his tendencies to bravery, Eliot can be remarkably selfless, putting those he cares about before himself. From the extreme to killing someone he loved to save his friends to something as simple as championing their victories at the expense of a loss to him, it's clear that Eliot possesses a lot of goodness in himself that he might never acknowledge.
SPECIES: Human.
APPEARANCE: Here.
SKILLS:
Fluency in Spanish language.
Adaptability under new circumstances.
Snappy dresser.
Diplomacy, he has a way of being able to use words to quell tensions and talking people into alternate ideas.
Super-human cocktail making and consumption.
NEW POWER: Emotion Manipulation.
At it's start, this power will manifest in the ability to curb one's current emotion. This will only work or be noticeable when used one someone in a very heightened, extreme emotional state (think hysteria or elation), and will only be accomplished through words. It won't take away the emotion in question but it may make it more manageable.
POWER REASONING:
Eliot has a history of having a difficult relationship with his own emotions. When given the choice, he'll ignore them entirely, and it's not until his current canon point that he finally decides to start letting that wall come down. Not to mention he has a history with emotion magic.
NAME: Lausanne
PRONOUNS: She/Her
AGE: 30
CONTACT:
> CHARACTER INFORMATION
NAME: Eliot Waugh
CANON: The Magicians
AGE: 28
CANON POINT: Season 5, Episode 3
PERSONALITY: [ CW: Alcoholism, drug use, mention of suicide idealization. ]
Upon first impressions, Eliot is a bit extra. When he enters a room he is immediately the centre of it, something he goes out of his way to make sure of, and there's something particularly peacocky about him. It's not just his manner of dress, which is always immacutely tailored, or his flair for the dramatics, but his flippant attitude that aides Eliot's air of self-importance. He's detached and aloof from most things going on around him, including his studies. Eliot, by his own admission, doesn't really try. He says on several occasions that he either failed classes or used sources such as wikipedia and Spark Notes, and has many "all beauty, no brains" moments. Still, somehow effortlessly, he's quite successful at things, and it's clear that he knows this.
A quintessential Mean Girl, Eliot revels in being both loved and hated. He is always quick with a humourous quip or a biting remark, nor is he afraid to be blunt when necessary. He can be quite blunt, too, sometimes coming off as vulgar. Eliot would rather tell someone a harsh truth, whether to hurt them or to smarten them up, than sugar coat facts. He takes a lot of pride in being able to throw a good party (he carries around an Instant Party in a ball), which helps to compound his outwardly nonchalant demeaner. Actually, partying might be just about the only thing Eliot seems to care about. Upon his arrival at Brakebills University, his discipline as a whole suffered a loss in the collective GPA, and you can bet that he's very proud of that.
What most people won't ever get to know, though, is that most of what Eliot presents to the world is (mostly) just a front. For as comfortable as he is in his own skin, he is also incredibly aware of himself - that is, he knows he's got a lot of issues, and while he acknowledges them, he's not sure how to deal with them. This manifests itself in several ways. Eliot suffers from very obvious and very severe dependency issues. His alcoholism goes beyond his Life Of The Party persona, as it's his preferred way to bury his emotions (he carries around a flask that's been enchanted to never go empty). Eliot enjoys that drinking, along with the occasional drug use, means he can shrug off responsibility for his actions. He also enjoys the numbness that alcohol offers. Eliot is described as an addict by others in the show for a reason, and this isn't just limited to substance abuse.
Another major dependency Eliot has is on people. His childhood was largely unloving and not supportive, so it's no surprise that Eliot does his best to keep people at arm's length despite his desire to let them in. He admits that he gets attached easily and that he tries not to, because, as he says, "things aren't usually worth caring about." His fear of commitment comes from a fear of feeling he'll inevitably mess up a good thing. When Eliot decides to open up to a person, they become a crutch for him. Eliot seeks out strength in them along with approval. He finds a large degree of his self worth in what these chosen few see in him, and despite always anticipating being let down, the loss of this trust creates a massive spiral. It's a vicious sort of cycle that results in him once again losing himself in drugs and alcohol until something new comes along to boost him out of it.
His extreme emotional reactions stem from Eliot being a master of compartmentalization. Just like he uses a good drink to put a stopper on feelings, he's quick to brush things off in a dry and somewhat cynical manner. There are several indications that Eliot wouldn't even feel bad if he were to die, and it's this lack of real self-esteem combined with his casual indifference that causes things to build to their breaking point.
Eliot is a better person that he will ever give himself credit for. To begin with, he's actually quite intelligent. Not in a way that he could be called smart, but in an intuitive way - Eliot naturally picks up on difficult magic and is quick to come up with solutions to bizarre problems. When faced with tasks or quests, he displays a degree of bravery that usually wouldn't be associated with him. He doesn't blink at the idea of spending a life time away from what he knows if it means (sort of) saving the world, and he faces what should be his death with a resigned dignity. It's this bravery that also empowers Eliot to be vulnerable when he needs to be.
For a man who claims there's nothing worth caring about, Eliot has a large capacity for empathy. In the same vein as his intuitiveness, he has a knack for being able to put people at ease. Sometimes, it's simply about a well placed (and maybe self-deprecating) joke, but then there are times where Eliot will expose something raw and personal about himself. He takes a lot of pleasure in simpler things, almost thriving during moments of calm when he doesn't have to pretend to be anything to impress people. There's a softness that comes out when no one else is watching. It's a far cry from the detached and mindless Eliot presented to the world, and that's what makes them poignant moments. When combining this caring streak with his tendencies to bravery, Eliot can be remarkably selfless, putting those he cares about before himself. From the extreme to killing someone he loved to save his friends to something as simple as championing their victories at the expense of a loss to him, it's clear that Eliot possesses a lot of goodness in himself that he might never acknowledge.
SPECIES: Human.
APPEARANCE: Here.
SKILLS:
NEW POWER: Emotion Manipulation.
At it's start, this power will manifest in the ability to curb one's current emotion. This will only work or be noticeable when used one someone in a very heightened, extreme emotional state (think hysteria or elation), and will only be accomplished through words. It won't take away the emotion in question but it may make it more manageable.
POWER REASONING:
Eliot has a history of having a difficult relationship with his own emotions. When given the choice, he'll ignore them entirely, and it's not until his current canon point that he finally decides to start letting that wall come down. Not to mention he has a history with emotion magic.