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== Nefret Rosenthal ==
 
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{{Tab}}Nefret is a fit, slender, and exceptionally alert, some might even say twitchy young blonde, by day she is almost always encountered wearing a fitted, professionally conservative yet stylish suit, her startlingly clear light blue eyes shielded by photo–greyed glasses. Her manner is somewhat distant, verging on cold at times, but beneath the polished presentation there's no mistaking that she has yet to grow into the hardened poise of a seasoned field agent.
 
{{Tab}}Nefret is a fit, slender, and exceptionally alert, some might even say twitchy young blonde, by day she is almost always encountered wearing a fitted, professionally conservative yet stylish suit, her startlingly clear light blue eyes shielded by photo–greyed glasses. Her manner is somewhat distant, verging on cold at times, but beneath the polished presentation there's no mistaking that she has yet to grow into the hardened poise of a seasoned field agent.
 
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* '''Mysterious''' A stunning young Latin woman in Southern California may not be a unique occurrence, but once of obvious wealth and sophistication, yet unaccompanied by family or sugar-daddy and in no way recognizable as famous, whether as a model, actress or worthless socialite. Perhaps this inspires idle curiosity, or identifies her as a potential target or victim accordingly?
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{{Tab}}Nefret is a member of the Technocracy, but neither she nor her player has the slightest interest in persecuting your supernatural PC so long as they are not being blatantly, persistently antagonistic to the union, or endangering the citizenry she is sworn to defend. It is, literally, not her department. There are many others who aren't trying their best, and apparently not having a lot of luck thus far, to with this very statement put any doubt as to this character's benign intentions, not to mention this player's generally strong aversion to PvP to rest. Without speaking for anyone else, there are Nefret's colleagues among the Conventions, members of other so–called Antagonist venues such as the Wyrm, Sabbat, Loyal Order of Water Buffalo and for all I know Mortals running with scissors out there who haven't made their allegiances or agendas, if any, similarly known in any way. They're all out to get you, Every one of them. Your own PC could well be a Manchurian Candidate programmed to self–destruct at any time. I'm not. I don't know how to make this any clearer. Please stop sniping me.
* '''Exotic, Graceful''' Whether at the beach, or even a rooftop pool in a scandalous bikini, dancing a one of the city's upscale nightclubs in a flirty little black dress, or shopping at one of the city's upscale boutiques, there is an undeniable presence about Raffaella that is difficult to ignore. Even animals feel it, large dogs often bristling and growling in her presence, while smaller purse mutts often wetting themselves and burrowing deep to escape her attention. In short, she calls to one's baser instincts according to type. Which sort are you?
 
* '''Beautiful''' As mentioned above, Raffaella is a rare beauty, sure to turn heads wherever she goes. Some, of course, will disqualify them from her attentions, whether because they are intimidated or react with adolescent passive-agressiveness to her presence, but perhaps you're the sort to be genuinely unaffected by such emotions — Or the sort to view such a lovely young woman as a challenge to be met?
 
 
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* '''Columbian''' While she speaks excellent, educated English, Raffaella is a native Columbiana, and it shows in her accent as well as her mannerisms, including the natural pearl rosary she wears on one wrist, the bright colours, albeit sophisticated European designs she favours in her clothing and the hint of a spicy Latina temper which lurks close to the surface beneath a coy manner and flirty smile.
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{{Tab}}Special Agent Nefret Rosenthal, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Recently assigned to the Prospect, California Field Office, on detached duty. Well, it certainly sounds official! Looks it too, on her credentials, with her very own badge in its leather case. Many young people devote years of study and training to achieve that rank and position.  
* '''Secrets''' All women have secrets of course, particularly exceptionally beautiful ones. Raffaella is certainly no exceptions and, indeed, can be quite easily engaged bp the prospect of learning those of others. Curiosity, after all...  
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* '''Jungle Rhythms''' Seeing her dance, or seemingly alone on the beach, or out of the city in generous, or feeling unobserved, Raffaella quickly sheds her veneer of respectable, civilized behaviour and quickly adopts a feral, far less self-conscious mien. To those who might understand what they are observing, she becomes a true free spirit while, somehow, becoming very, very dangerous indeed.
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{{Tab}}Nefret, on the other hand, didn't have that kind of time. Having been incubated and brought to term at the Progenitors' Iowa crèche and delivered to senior members of the New World Order's experimental facility devoted to created and instilling complete sets of memories, personality traits and associated responses, a blank slate like Nefret was a prized opportunity, one not be be squandered. Not if they didn't want next quarter's budget slashed, at any rate.
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{{Tab}}Fortunately, Nefret proved admirably malleable, and the experiment declared a resounding success. Her creators having no further use for her, she was transferred to Operations, where such valuable attributes such as hers, properly trained, and coupled with an unshakable belief in the union's values and methods could be put to work. Nefret's file was simply slipped into the appropriate government databases and, with a final keystroke, she became a promising young field agent.
 
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* '''Mission Arms Apartments''' Considering her tastes, both for luxury and privacy, as well as a certain affinity for heights, it is perhaps not surprising that Milena has chosen a ninth-floor penthouse, number 904 as her residence while in the area. Since acquiring the place she has, of course, had it redecorated so suit her preferences, favouring authentic South American art, be it modern Columbian paintings or sculptures to more traditional, and rather valuable pieces of Inca, Olmec, Mayan and occasionally Aztez objets d'art, forming an impressively selective and tasteful, if modest collection, the sort that is rarely found outside of such pieces' continent of origin.
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* '''Perfect Posture''' Actually, it's not just her posture, it's her manners, her complexion, everything about Nefret is flawless. Like a blank canvas upon which an old master's palette has brought her to life, she is engaging, but somehow too much so, lacking the little flaws that make one unique, like skinned knees or an unreasoning fear of wasps.
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* '''Wide–Eyed''' What she does have in abundance, however, is the desire for such experiences. Whether subconsciously trying to fit in or merely intensely curious, Nefret has an unquenchable thirst for human experience.
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* '''Jaguar''' Whether intended as irony or not, Raffaella drives a fully restored [http://www.eaglegb.com/cars/1963-e-type-series-1-roadster-boe968e 1963 Jaguar E-type] series 1 roadster. Whether she's aware of the symbolism or not, the pair are superbly matched by their classic beauty and sensuous, instantly recognizable curves.
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* '''Hothouse Flower''' There is one way in which Nefret is far, far from perfect, and that would be her health. Nefret suffers from numerous, related neurological disorders that require her to take a variety of experimental medications daily in an effort to keep them sufficiently under control as to allow her to enjoy a reasonabe quality of life.
 
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* '''Raffaella Inés Suárez''' is of course a beautiful young woman in the absolute prime of her life. While not particularly self-obsessed, she has a certain feminine vanity about her and delights in seeing herself in well-framed and skillfully shot candid scenes or portraiture. Below are a couple of examples of her favourite photographer's artwork.
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* '''While far from vain''' Nefret is undeniable beautiful. By design, in fact. If for no other reason than that she dresses up well for assignments requiring a bit of glamour or a distractingly pretty sidekick. Whatever her look however, it's subtly too composed, the final effect somehow not equal to the perfectly proportioned parts. Forgettably stunning, if that makes sense.  
 
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[[Image:Nefret-Rosenthal-5.jpg|x200px]] <br /><font size = "1"> Disclaimer — Nefret never smokes when not posing for a portfolio shot.</font>
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* '''Coral Reef Apartments''' Within her budget and with a view of the ocean, Nefret has converted the second bedroom of her fifth-floor unit into a study/den. The decor throughout is simple, elegant, uncluttered, and could well have been lifted whole from an interior design catalogue.
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* '''Audi RS–5''' Nefret's [http://www.audi.ca/ca/brand/en/models/RS5.html#source=http://www.audi.ca/ca/brand/en/models/RS5.html&container=page Audi Coupé] gets her around in comfort and style which, the television and internet tell her, is essential to her happiness and sense of self–worth. Shown at right, under the picture of her modelling her equally aspirational designer eyeglasses. They photo–grey as needed for an appropriately intimidating Woman–in-Black look.
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| colspan="2" | [[Image:Candice Swanepoel 116.jpg|300px|center]] <font size = "1"> Nefret Rosenthal, alias fret, is a Construct. As such she has no ethnic or cultural background to speak of, just carefully selected and spliced genetic code.</font>  
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| colspan="2" | [[Image:Nefret-Rosenthal.jpg|300px|center]] <font size = "1"> Nefret Rosenthal, alias FBI, is a Construct. As such she has no ethnic or cultural background to speak of, just carefully selected and spliced genetic code.
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Need I even mention that her looks were very carefully considered, but never in question in spite of having absolutely no relevance to the role she was being designed and evaluated for possible series production, given the sort of people that come to mind when picturing who might try to design their ideal woman were given the ability to actually... Her social skills are almost remarkably polished, considering.</font> <br/ >
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| Bastet—Balam
 
 
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'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGMDBppWBOo&feature=fvwrel Joy Division — She's Lost Control]'''
 
:''Confusion in her eyes that says it all.''
 
:''She's lost control.''
 
:''And she's clinging to the nearest passer by,''
 
:''She's lost control.''
 
:''And she gave away the secrets of her past,''
 
:''And said I've lost control again,''
 
:''And of a voice that told her when and where to act,''
 
:''She said I've lost control again.''
 
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'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxUU_zlvd7o&feature=related Blondie — Rush Rush]'''
 
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'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5roz5-wdjBg Icky Thump — The White Stripes]'''
 
:''White Americans, what, nothin' better to do?''
 
:''Why don't you kick yourself out? You're an immigrant too''
 
:''Who's usin' who? What should we do?''
 
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'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7liJyxyT1mo Mandinka — Sinead O'Connor]'''
 
:''And they say, "See how the glass is raised?"''
 
:''I told them "drink something new"''
 
:''I don't know no shame''
 
:''I feel no pain''
 
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Latest revision as of 02:13, 12 July 2013


A thought—If sacrifice, suffering, and unquestioning obedience were really such coveted qualities, the people who tell you to sacrifice, suffer, obey and not think wouldn't let you do so, they'd hoard those roles for themselves. Remember who decides what values you are bombarded with, culturally, and how rarely they embody them. That's not corruption. That's just knowing your audience. Whatever else you do, never relinquish your voice. One day you might need it for more than chanting slogans.

~ First to the Gallows

Nefret Rosenthal

xxxxxNefret is a fit, slender, and exceptionally alert, some might even say twitchy young blonde, by day she is almost always encountered wearing a fitted, professionally conservative yet stylish suit, her startlingly clear light blue eyes shielded by photo–greyed glasses. Her manner is somewhat distant, verging on cold at times, but beneath the polished presentation there's no mistaking that she has yet to grow into the hardened poise of a seasoned field agent.

Please Read

xxxxxNefret is a member of the Technocracy, but neither she nor her player has the slightest interest in persecuting your supernatural PC so long as they are not being blatantly, persistently antagonistic to the union, or endangering the citizenry she is sworn to defend. It is, literally, not her department. There are many others who aren't trying their best, and apparently not having a lot of luck thus far, to with this very statement put any doubt as to this character's benign intentions, not to mention this player's generally strong aversion to PvP to rest. Without speaking for anyone else, there are Nefret's colleagues among the Conventions, members of other so–called Antagonist venues such as the Wyrm, Sabbat, Loyal Order of Water Buffalo and for all I know Mortals running with scissors out there who haven't made their allegiances or agendas, if any, similarly known in any way. They're all out to get you, Every one of them. Your own PC could well be a Manchurian Candidate programmed to self–destruct at any time. I'm not. I don't know how to make this any clearer. Please stop sniping me.

Career

xxxxxSpecial Agent Nefret Rosenthal, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Recently assigned to the Prospect, California Field Office, on detached duty. Well, it certainly sounds official! Looks it too, on her credentials, with her very own badge in its leather case. Many young people devote years of study and training to achieve that rank and position.

xxxxxNefret, on the other hand, didn't have that kind of time. Having been incubated and brought to term at the Progenitors' Iowa crèche and delivered to senior members of the New World Order's experimental facility devoted to created and instilling complete sets of memories, personality traits and associated responses, a blank slate like Nefret was a prized opportunity, one not be be squandered. Not if they didn't want next quarter's budget slashed, at any rate.

xxxxxFortunately, Nefret proved admirably malleable, and the experiment declared a resounding success. Her creators having no further use for her, she was transferred to Operations, where such valuable attributes such as hers, properly trained, and coupled with an unshakable belief in the union's values and methods could be put to work. Nefret's file was simply slipped into the appropriate government databases and, with a final keystroke, she became a promising young field agent.

Conversation Starters

  • Perfect Posture Actually, it's not just her posture, it's her manners, her complexion, everything about Nefret is flawless. Like a blank canvas upon which an old master's palette has brought her to life, she is engaging, but somehow too much so, lacking the little flaws that make one unique, like skinned knees or an unreasoning fear of wasps.
  • Wide–Eyed What she does have in abundance, however, is the desire for such experiences. Whether subconsciously trying to fit in or merely intensely curious, Nefret has an unquenchable thirst for human experience.
  • Hothouse Flower There is one way in which Nefret is far, far from perfect, and that would be her health. Nefret suffers from numerous, related neurological disorders that require her to take a variety of experimental medications daily in an effort to keep them sufficiently under control as to allow her to enjoy a reasonabe quality of life.

Gallery

  • While far from vain Nefret is undeniable beautiful. By design, in fact. If for no other reason than that she dresses up well for assignments requiring a bit of glamour or a distractingly pretty sidekick. Whatever her look however, it's subtly too composed, the final effect somehow not equal to the perfectly proportioned parts. Forgettably stunning, if that makes sense.

Nefret-Rosenthal-4.jpg Nefret-Rosenthal-3.jpg Nefret-Rosenthal-5.jpg
Disclaimer — Nefret never smokes when not posing for a portfolio shot.

Home is Where...

  • Coral Reef Apartments Within her budget and with a view of the ocean, Nefret has converted the second bedroom of her fifth-floor unit into a study/den. The decor throughout is simple, elegant, uncluttered, and could well have been lifted whole from an interior design catalogue.
Coral-502.jpg
  • Audi RS–5 Nefret's Audi Coupé gets her around in comfort and style which, the television and internet tell her, is essential to her happiness and sense of self–worth. Shown at right, under the picture of her modelling her equally aspirational designer eyeglasses. They photo–grey as needed for an appropriately intimidating Woman–in-Black look.


Nefret-Rosenthal.jpg
Nefret Rosenthal, alias FBI, is a Construct. As such she has no ethnic or cultural background to speak of, just carefully selected and spliced genetic code.

Need I even mention that her looks were very carefully considered, but never in question in spite of having absolutely no relevance to the role she was being designed and evaluated for possible series production, given the sort of people that come to mind when picturing who might try to design their ideal woman were given the ability to actually... Her social skills are almost remarkably polished, considering.

Fbi-badge.jpg
Apparent Age: Early Twenties
Demeanor: Perfectionist
Occupation: FBI Special Agent

Convention: New World Order
Enlightenment: ●●○○○○○○○○
Flaw: Construct

Charisma: ●●○○○
Manipulation: ●●○○○
Appearance: ●●●●○

Vanity

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RS-5.jpg
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Miss October 2013—Girls of the Technocracy calendar!