Rosepetal
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Overview
Alice's father is unknown, likely one of the many clients her mother received at home. Her mother passed away when Alice was five. She was then moved to an orphanage in Millenium City. Here, she grew up. For unknown reasons, she couldn't find a foster family and stayed at the orphanage until she was seventeen years old. During her years in the orphanage, she spent a lot of time on the streets of Millenium City, engaging in various acts of juvenile delinquency. Her favorite was theft. As could be considered normal for a young street rat, she developed into an able pickpocket and later, catburglar. She was partly a sort of Robin Hood, stealing from the rich and keeping it herself.
She was never caught red-handed, but a specific investigation into one of her crimes caused her to lay low for a while. Around the age of eighteen, she turned to prostitution instead of thievery to make ends meet. Very quickly, this turned from 'making ends meet' to 'living a life of luxury'. She turned out to be talented, and having won the affection from a number of wealthy clients, she quickly went from streetcorner prostitute to high-class escort.
As one of the most wealthy and influential callgirls, she was called upon by the more prominent members of society. Several politicians and businessmen are rumored to be amongst her clientèle, but there's been no evidence to support this.
In march 2008, she suddenly and inexplicably found herself in posession of a mystical blade which propelled her into a life of heroics, and a position in the inner circle of the House of Thorns. It is generally assumed the sword was stolen, though no charges were pressed, no insurance was claimed, and no one stepped forward as the owner. She took up the name "Rosepetal" in her efforts to fight crime, but when a former client, a reporter, recognised her, he believed it humorous to label her the "Pimp hand of justice" instead, with a two page story on her other profession and recent history. Rosepetal alledgedly responded by sending his wife various photographs of her and the reporter, and though the result was as intended, the story already took a life of its own, with other tabloids and newspapers taking over the name.
She's given up prostitution recently, a direct result of her close and intimate relationship with Cytheria, a newer member of the House of Thorns.
Powers and weaknesses
When Alice is without her sword, she is physically and mentally capable of what any average human can. Her strength, agility and constitution are slightly higher than average due to her professional history. When she has physical contact with Phoenicia however, a number of changes happen. It is generally assumed the sword grants the ability to change one type of power to another, more direct one. A catalyst for those who understand the power sex holds over humankind. This is also why most of the sword's previous wielders have been prostitutes, the only noteworthy exception being the Marquis de Sade.
The way the power manifests is different for each wielder. Known forms are an aura of invisibility and silence (Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson), psychic suggestion (Margaretha Geertruida Zelle) and an unnatural ability to inspire (Thaïs). Never have the powers been so direct, so physical as in Rosepetal however.
Third, there is Rose's ability to fly when she's in contact with the sword. And last, perhaps the most physical catalyzation the sword has performed thus far, is Rose's Violet Charge ability. She can will a pink sort of energy from her body to assail her opponents and send them flying. The energy is not entirely unlike electricity, except it's doesn't increase the current on the nervous system beyond lethal levels, and it doesn't cause burns. Basically; it causes pain, and it's powerful enough to send an opponent flying.
Her major weakness is losing contact with Phoenicia. If she doesn't at least have it very near, she's as vulnerable as any human.
Current situation and status
Given up on prostitution, Alice Davier has devoted herself entirely to the House of Thorns and her fiancee, Cytheria Porter. Seeing her preferred role in the House as confidant and 'big sister' more easily filled by others in the House, she's decided to take on the role of ' bitch sister' instead. She'll say what no one dares to say, make the decisions no one else will, and if necessary, do whatever it takes to keep the House and it's members safe.
In her relationship, she's worried about the free spirit of her other half, but confident she can handle it. She's proven how she feels about Cytheria and vice-versa on several occasions and to any observer it's quickly clear how they feel about eachother. Rose and Cytheria have yet to begin planning and preparing their wedding, which includes finding a location that actually allows same-sex marriages.
What others say
Cytheria: Alice is strong, she's sexy, she's assertive, and the best person to cuddle ever. I love her and I serve her with all my heart.
Ellenoire: Over much consideration she is by my opinion very kindhearted, her harsh role in the group can cloud ones judgement. She just tries her best, her way!
Mind Puck: Rose is a peach. I mean, a bit strong headed, and heavy handed... but, as a half-goat, I can appreciate stubbornness as a merit and not a flaw.
