Eclair Express - Bernadette Mallory

*VIBRATES* IM SO PUMPED FOR THIS GROUP

Using Bernadette again because I am lame and also she needed a redo like I need oxygen hehehee;;;

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Name: Bernadette Mallory
Alias: Bernie, Bern, whatever is most comfortable for a friend to say
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Species: Human
Height/Weight: 5' 7" 196 lb
Job: Inn Worker
Birthday: Fall 19
Orientation: Desperate

Loved Gifts: Porridge products, Donut
Liked Gifts: Rosary, Flowers, Strawberry, Milk products
Disliked Gifts: Squid, Baked Potato
Hated Gifts: Sweet Potato, Weeds

Personality: 

• Bernadette is an optimist through and through. Her cheery demeanor is almost contageous, even when the going gets rough. One could probably get away with calling her jolly, what with her sing song voice and constant giggling. Most of her happiness comes from wishing wellness on others and hoping that the golden rule proves to be true. She sees the good in everyone and tends to give even the most unlikely a chance at friendship. Her warmth is the gift that keeps on giving, even when harsh tempuratures arise.
  
• Naïveté is best friends with Bernadette. She is easily fooled, and easily manipulated. Her hopefullness for the best in people to be brought out can be undone if someone deceives her, although she is one to hand out second chances on a whim. Though she may become angered when tricked, it is quite difficult for her to stay mad at anyone, even if they commit crimes against humanity.
• Bernadette is an incredibly thoughtful individual and works exceptionally hard to express her care. Her thoughtfulness comes from her concern for others, not concern for herself. The shelves are a little dusty? The entire inn must be cleaned from top to bottom just to be sure! A weed appeared in the public flower bed? Every flower bed must be weeded and pruned just to be sure! If she weren't so afraid of needles, she would've probably become a nurse for how concerned she becomes around injured friends.
• Though she is a woman of virtue, Bernadette's honesty should be counted as a sin. She will never lie, not for all the friends in the world. Fibbing is not one of her strong suits, so secrets shouldn't be trusted with her. Ever.

History: (Note: I changed up her backstory so it wouldn't be so convoluted or full of characters that don't really matter, but similar steps are taken to get from point A to point B)

Bernadette was an only child and had a relatively normal childhood with her father. Her mother's identity was (and still is) a mystery to her, though she felt like her father played both parental roles well enough to give her a fair upbringing. She lived on a beach where neighbors were few and far between. Loneliness became a feeling that loomed within her heart for as long as she lived. At least, that's what her isolation felt like.Once she did come across children to play with, interactions between felt less friendly and more stagnant. Her isolation felt more and more overwhelming, despite her numerous attempts to talk to people and make friends. She was taught to smile no matter what, so that's what she did. No matter how many potential friends she came across, they routinely turned away from her in favor of more desirable playmates. And yet, she continued to smile, on the off chance someone saw her trying her best and decided to give her another chance.

One day in her adolesence, a chance came. While taking a trip to a nearby town, Bernadette was enraptured by a shouting man's word in a pretty looking building. Although her father wasn't the religious type, he allowed her to listen to the surmon on her own accord. She heard of the power and kindness and fragility of the Goddess, and she became a follower. She would spend a year or so going to more surmons, gradually becoming more and more devoted to the Goddess until she decided that she belonged in the church. Thus, she became a nun, determined to live and breathe in the name of the Goddess.

Life in the covenant was an improvement from her stagnant childhood. Here, sisters actually acknowledged her kindly and respectfully, if not a bit blunt at times. She became proficient in cooking, cleaning, and other household duties. And yet, there was still an air of loneliness lingering within her. The girls were her sisters, but they weren't her friends, not by a long shot. Friends didn't come until an opportunity to leave the covenant came up. With the permission of her minister, and her father, she was allowed to move to Lucine Island to help keep the word of the Goddess alive (since there it was mysteriously lacking). Living there gave way to learning how to make friends, take risks, and cope with various forms of loss. At long last, the loneliness in her heart faded almost completely to be replaced with peacefulness.

While life in Lucine was splended, Bernadette became restless. She was hesitant to leave her friends behind, but often felt like there was more to discover about others (and herself) elsewhere. Some friends came and went far too fast for her to take, so she didn't want to inflict the same grief on others. She also partook in far too many actions to count that went against what the church stood for, calling her devotion to the Goddess into question. Her mind was reeling. She could use a fresh start, and luckily an opportunity came in the form of a leaflet in her mail. The offer for a free train right, free home, and guaranteed job was the sort of new beginning she was dreaming of. She spent a long while pondering if anyone else got this in the mail and decided to act on it. Perhaps familiar faces may pop up where she least expects it. After much deliberation, and a golden opportunity dangling in front of her face, Bernadette set off to ride the Eclair Express all the way to Toffee Town to put her housekeeping skills to better use.

Additional Info: 

• Spring an Fall are her favorite seasons.
• She loves to sing, and shined in the church choir with her voice. She does get embarrassed when asked to perform all alone.
• Although she's indifferent to the taste of squid, she's deathly allergic to it. Anaphylaxis comes in the form of rashes and a closing throat.
• Her yellow hair ties were a gift from her father, and (according to him) belonged to her mother before she left him.
• She still goes to church regularly out of commitment to the Goddess.
• Tumblr RP account: ee-berniemallory.tumblr.com/

Roleplay Methods/Availability: skype (almost always online from midday pst onward), dA chat (occasionally), Primarily literate RP style, though will use others