Post by Nico Tseng on May 8, 2012 23:09:49 GMT -5
✓►PLAYER◄
Username:Frey
Preferred method of contact:Email or PM
How did you find us:ALREADY HERE :V
Codeword: Chef
✓►CHARACTER◄
Name: Nico (Nicolette) Tseng
Nicknames: None
Date of birth/age: 12 February, 1985 (Twenty-seven)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Job: Executive chef at Blackbird
Degrees/Permits: Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, food handler's certification.
Languages Spoken: English and Korean.
Human or shifter: Human
Appearance:
PB: No Min-Woo
Nico is a little short for a man, standing at 5'6" tall and is a little on the thin side, weighing in at 128 lbs. He has gentler, more effeminate features that give him a slightly younger appearance, accentuated even more by softer brown almond-shaped eyes and a smaller nose. His dark brown hair is kept short with fringed bangs that he sweeps to one side, at times left a bit tousled. Nico definitely looks androgynous, and mistaking his gender can at times make him uncomfortable. He is pale and because of this burns easily in the sun during prolonged exposure. The few flaws on his appearance are some scars on his fingers and a scar across his left palm. He otherwise has only one tattoo, a koi fish stretching across his left shoulder and collar, just above his chest.
He tends to dress somewhat fashionably in public and casual in private, with a love for vests, pinstripes, argyle, chocolate browns, pale greens, and maroons. He oftentimes likes wearing neckties or bowties when dressing up, but when he's relaxed he can be seen in simple jeans, track pants, v-neck tees, cardigans, and sandals. One major accessory he has is his chef's jacket... and for those that know more about him, his chest-bindings are his best-kept secret.
Personality: A natural introvert, Nico is a quiet young man with a calmer, passive edge. He is a man of little words, but the few he does say get the point across easily. He is very driven and focused, seeing tasks through fluidly even through stress. Pressure is something that only fuels his need to divide, conquer, and overcome. At the same time he is prone to anxiety when more overbearing issues become prominent. Nico avoids conflict as much as he can and arguments or other negative situations only serve to poison his confidence. It takes a lot for the man to build this confidence up, held in a very delicate balance. The only place that Nico feels most comfortable and in-control is his restaurant kitchen.
He can be very awkward around crowds and unfamiliar places, something that can grate easily on his nerves. Nico is a more passionate and emotional fellow than he is a tough and grounded type by far, and he does get his feelings hurt easily. His emotions are worn on his sleeve though he tries very hard to mask it behind indifference when pained. Communication and honesty are two things that Nico craves and needs, as well as acceptance. There is much that he has to learn about self-worth and self-expression.
His hobbies include cooking, foreign/indie movies, watching soccer, acoustic music, blogging (he keeps a regular food and recipe blog), gardening, and going on walks with his best friend, a German Shepherd he owns named Julia. It takes a lot to drag Nico out of his flat and he's not a fan of bars, clubs, or places with loud music.
His favorite places to frequent are cafes, art-related events, and aquariums and botanical gardens. Being outdoors and close to nature is something very peaceful for Nico.
Strengths:
+ Leader. He may be quiet, but Nico is a very good teacher and instructor and he earns the respect of others well. The man can be articulate when he does speak.
+ Kindness. Nico takes a genuine interest in the well-being of those he knows and can go out of his way to help them in times of need. He regularly volunteers to cook meals for food kitchens as well.
+ Creativity. New recipes and ideas come to Nico all the time and he's always looking to try new ones out. He has a very unique appreciation for beauty in all forms as well, and this shows in his talents. The man has an imaginative eye, for sure.
+ Humble. Polite as well, Nico knows how to respect people and he tries his hardest to improve himself. He enjoys learning new things as well, very open-minded.
+ Successful. At his age he is seen as a chef to watch and has gained a name for himself in a short time, considering career terms. His prestige has been hard-earned but he is most proud of it.
Weaknesses:
- Perfectionist. Nico has a hard time accepting his mistakes and when he makes them he can't help but dwell and regret and feel guilty. He is highly structured and needs to plan ahead of times for things.
- Antisocial. Hermiting himself has distanced him greatly from others minus a few close coworkers. He also can get sucked into routine easily.
- Shy/Anxious. Around strangers, especially, Nico has a hard time making smalltalk and especially in manners of romance he can simply shut down emotionally out of shock and fear.
- Avoidant. He tends to run away from his problems instead of facing them head-on, and his trust is very hard-earned. He is also a chronic worrier and asks 'what-ifs' frequently, of which can sway him away from situations.
- Family. His mother is extremely overbearing and a busybody in his life, as well as a huge gossip. She makes him the most anxious and attempts to force her ideals onto him.
- Secretive. Any idea of being outed publicly or being under fire for his trans status scares him. It could cost him his career, after all. He sees a therapist regularly to continue to help him understand and overcome his issues.
History: Nicolette Tseng was born as the only child of her family, a third-generation Korean-American that was immediately molded towards the traditional Korean ideals that her parents and grandparents were based out of. She was subsequently expected to seek success and live an honorable life that followed the dreams that her family set out for her. She fit in well to these plans for a long time; she was a gentle, studious young woman that did as she was told and never questioned much, nor spoke much out of place. It was a great deal of weight and burden for her, but she felt responsible and obligated to prove herself in her family's eyes and their sacrifices for her well-being were constantly vocalized. She never felt right in voicing her own opinions and the tiny bit of independence she craved and any personal wants were dashed for fear of disappointing them.
Being groomed to perfection took its toll on Nicolette, especially when she never felt right about it all. She never felt right being the 'prodigal daughter,' and being comfortable in her own skin was the biggest problem she faced. Nicolette had always struggled with her femininity and her mother especially pushed her to wear dresses and makeup and experienced as many girly things as she could; it was fairly overbearing. Because of this she also clung more to her father and she and him were much closer than she would ever be with her mother. He was more willing to let the girl dress like a boy and even joked about having himself a little son instead, chalking it up to cute, a phase. Simple growing up. It was more comfortable and much less pressure for Nicolette who felt much freer this way. She had always hung with the boys, never the girls; she understood them better and envied them greatly, though she wouldn't know until later just why.
When Nicolette hit puberty, however, it proved that this wasn't simply a phase. Once she started developing more she hated her curves, hated looking in the mirror, hated the changes she was experiencing. It made her feel out of place and frightened her to a degree because of how depressed it made her. She didn't want to live in her own skin but she didn't know why, just that it felt so wrong. It was only punctuated by the fact that she had no one to tell, no one to talk to, and no one to truly understand or explain things to her. matters only were made worse when Nicolette realized that she fancied girls, and the boys she had been around for so long had never caught her eye. For someone that was supposed to be 'perfect' suddenly she felt like the worst failure.
Nicolette kept it secret for years that she was experiencing such problems and withdrew rather suddenly through high school. She played the game that was expected of her until she went to college and it was only then that she had an explanation for an issue that by then had near driven her to the edge. Nicolette sought out a campus counselor at university and spilled out all of the pain she'd felt for years kept hidden away, and on that day she began to realize that 'she' was most likely a 'he.' And that was okay. It was normal, and not failure, and not wrong. Nicolette was trapped in the wrong body and it suddenly answered so many questions from the past. It was a slow process, but she began to live and act more like himself. He could be Nico now, could understand and work towards a goal to be comfortable as the man he now knew he always was and wanted to be.
Nico's father died suddenly of a heart attack at the end of his freshman year of college and in his grief Nico made drastic changes to cope with the loss. He quit university to go to culinary school, a dream that Nico had abandoned years before because of familial pressures. It was much to the dismay of his family, who wanted to see him excel at something with more money and prestige. His mother became even more overbearing after his death and questioned the changes Nico had begun, including his manner of dress and cutting his hair short. He has attempted to explain things to her to little by little but she vehemently denies all of Nico's claims and still shows disappointment in his career as a chef. She tries very hard to hook her up with men, convince her to get married and have children, and fit herself into his life despite him being an adult, using the excuse of her being a widow as a crutch to keep him on a leash. Nico used cooking as an escape from all of his various problems and has gained a good deal of success over time, having worked his way from the very bottom up to his position at a popular restaurant called Blackbird. From sous chef to executive chef he has made the restaurant earn many accolades in his term there. Someday he wants to fully make the jump towards transitioning male but he is held back by a few things, namely the cost and the social implications. He still has a long way to go, though he regularly binds his chest and presents himself as masculine as he can. Few seem to question it at least for now, and he has his ways to make excuses to stave off any drama for the moment.
That is, until his secrets finally surface. He wants to be ready for that moment, though he's not sure if he ever will be. In regards to shifters and the epidemic that happened in the city years previous... Nico has no problem with shifters. He is so entirely accepting, and why wouldn't he be? Though the idea of shifting startles him somewhat it does pique his curiosity. He is a bit glad as well that it never infected him, because that would just be one more thing to deal with and he has enough on his plate.
Username:Frey
Preferred method of contact:Email or PM
How did you find us:ALREADY HERE :V
Codeword: Chef
✓►CHARACTER◄
Name: Nico (Nicolette) Tseng
Nicknames: None
Date of birth/age: 12 February, 1985 (Twenty-seven)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Job: Executive chef at Blackbird
Degrees/Permits: Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, food handler's certification.
Languages Spoken: English and Korean.
Human or shifter: Human
Appearance:
PB: No Min-Woo
Nico is a little short for a man, standing at 5'6" tall and is a little on the thin side, weighing in at 128 lbs. He has gentler, more effeminate features that give him a slightly younger appearance, accentuated even more by softer brown almond-shaped eyes and a smaller nose. His dark brown hair is kept short with fringed bangs that he sweeps to one side, at times left a bit tousled. Nico definitely looks androgynous, and mistaking his gender can at times make him uncomfortable. He is pale and because of this burns easily in the sun during prolonged exposure. The few flaws on his appearance are some scars on his fingers and a scar across his left palm. He otherwise has only one tattoo, a koi fish stretching across his left shoulder and collar, just above his chest.
He tends to dress somewhat fashionably in public and casual in private, with a love for vests, pinstripes, argyle, chocolate browns, pale greens, and maroons. He oftentimes likes wearing neckties or bowties when dressing up, but when he's relaxed he can be seen in simple jeans, track pants, v-neck tees, cardigans, and sandals. One major accessory he has is his chef's jacket... and for those that know more about him, his chest-bindings are his best-kept secret.
Personality: A natural introvert, Nico is a quiet young man with a calmer, passive edge. He is a man of little words, but the few he does say get the point across easily. He is very driven and focused, seeing tasks through fluidly even through stress. Pressure is something that only fuels his need to divide, conquer, and overcome. At the same time he is prone to anxiety when more overbearing issues become prominent. Nico avoids conflict as much as he can and arguments or other negative situations only serve to poison his confidence. It takes a lot for the man to build this confidence up, held in a very delicate balance. The only place that Nico feels most comfortable and in-control is his restaurant kitchen.
He can be very awkward around crowds and unfamiliar places, something that can grate easily on his nerves. Nico is a more passionate and emotional fellow than he is a tough and grounded type by far, and he does get his feelings hurt easily. His emotions are worn on his sleeve though he tries very hard to mask it behind indifference when pained. Communication and honesty are two things that Nico craves and needs, as well as acceptance. There is much that he has to learn about self-worth and self-expression.
His hobbies include cooking, foreign/indie movies, watching soccer, acoustic music, blogging (he keeps a regular food and recipe blog), gardening, and going on walks with his best friend, a German Shepherd he owns named Julia. It takes a lot to drag Nico out of his flat and he's not a fan of bars, clubs, or places with loud music.
His favorite places to frequent are cafes, art-related events, and aquariums and botanical gardens. Being outdoors and close to nature is something very peaceful for Nico.
Strengths:
+ Leader. He may be quiet, but Nico is a very good teacher and instructor and he earns the respect of others well. The man can be articulate when he does speak.
+ Kindness. Nico takes a genuine interest in the well-being of those he knows and can go out of his way to help them in times of need. He regularly volunteers to cook meals for food kitchens as well.
+ Creativity. New recipes and ideas come to Nico all the time and he's always looking to try new ones out. He has a very unique appreciation for beauty in all forms as well, and this shows in his talents. The man has an imaginative eye, for sure.
+ Humble. Polite as well, Nico knows how to respect people and he tries his hardest to improve himself. He enjoys learning new things as well, very open-minded.
+ Successful. At his age he is seen as a chef to watch and has gained a name for himself in a short time, considering career terms. His prestige has been hard-earned but he is most proud of it.
Weaknesses:
- Perfectionist. Nico has a hard time accepting his mistakes and when he makes them he can't help but dwell and regret and feel guilty. He is highly structured and needs to plan ahead of times for things.
- Antisocial. Hermiting himself has distanced him greatly from others minus a few close coworkers. He also can get sucked into routine easily.
- Shy/Anxious. Around strangers, especially, Nico has a hard time making smalltalk and especially in manners of romance he can simply shut down emotionally out of shock and fear.
- Avoidant. He tends to run away from his problems instead of facing them head-on, and his trust is very hard-earned. He is also a chronic worrier and asks 'what-ifs' frequently, of which can sway him away from situations.
- Family. His mother is extremely overbearing and a busybody in his life, as well as a huge gossip. She makes him the most anxious and attempts to force her ideals onto him.
- Secretive. Any idea of being outed publicly or being under fire for his trans status scares him. It could cost him his career, after all. He sees a therapist regularly to continue to help him understand and overcome his issues.
History: Nicolette Tseng was born as the only child of her family, a third-generation Korean-American that was immediately molded towards the traditional Korean ideals that her parents and grandparents were based out of. She was subsequently expected to seek success and live an honorable life that followed the dreams that her family set out for her. She fit in well to these plans for a long time; she was a gentle, studious young woman that did as she was told and never questioned much, nor spoke much out of place. It was a great deal of weight and burden for her, but she felt responsible and obligated to prove herself in her family's eyes and their sacrifices for her well-being were constantly vocalized. She never felt right in voicing her own opinions and the tiny bit of independence she craved and any personal wants were dashed for fear of disappointing them.
Being groomed to perfection took its toll on Nicolette, especially when she never felt right about it all. She never felt right being the 'prodigal daughter,' and being comfortable in her own skin was the biggest problem she faced. Nicolette had always struggled with her femininity and her mother especially pushed her to wear dresses and makeup and experienced as many girly things as she could; it was fairly overbearing. Because of this she also clung more to her father and she and him were much closer than she would ever be with her mother. He was more willing to let the girl dress like a boy and even joked about having himself a little son instead, chalking it up to cute, a phase. Simple growing up. It was more comfortable and much less pressure for Nicolette who felt much freer this way. She had always hung with the boys, never the girls; she understood them better and envied them greatly, though she wouldn't know until later just why.
When Nicolette hit puberty, however, it proved that this wasn't simply a phase. Once she started developing more she hated her curves, hated looking in the mirror, hated the changes she was experiencing. It made her feel out of place and frightened her to a degree because of how depressed it made her. She didn't want to live in her own skin but she didn't know why, just that it felt so wrong. It was only punctuated by the fact that she had no one to tell, no one to talk to, and no one to truly understand or explain things to her. matters only were made worse when Nicolette realized that she fancied girls, and the boys she had been around for so long had never caught her eye. For someone that was supposed to be 'perfect' suddenly she felt like the worst failure.
Nicolette kept it secret for years that she was experiencing such problems and withdrew rather suddenly through high school. She played the game that was expected of her until she went to college and it was only then that she had an explanation for an issue that by then had near driven her to the edge. Nicolette sought out a campus counselor at university and spilled out all of the pain she'd felt for years kept hidden away, and on that day she began to realize that 'she' was most likely a 'he.' And that was okay. It was normal, and not failure, and not wrong. Nicolette was trapped in the wrong body and it suddenly answered so many questions from the past. It was a slow process, but she began to live and act more like himself. He could be Nico now, could understand and work towards a goal to be comfortable as the man he now knew he always was and wanted to be.
Nico's father died suddenly of a heart attack at the end of his freshman year of college and in his grief Nico made drastic changes to cope with the loss. He quit university to go to culinary school, a dream that Nico had abandoned years before because of familial pressures. It was much to the dismay of his family, who wanted to see him excel at something with more money and prestige. His mother became even more overbearing after his death and questioned the changes Nico had begun, including his manner of dress and cutting his hair short. He has attempted to explain things to her to little by little but she vehemently denies all of Nico's claims and still shows disappointment in his career as a chef. She tries very hard to hook her up with men, convince her to get married and have children, and fit herself into his life despite him being an adult, using the excuse of her being a widow as a crutch to keep him on a leash. Nico used cooking as an escape from all of his various problems and has gained a good deal of success over time, having worked his way from the very bottom up to his position at a popular restaurant called Blackbird. From sous chef to executive chef he has made the restaurant earn many accolades in his term there. Someday he wants to fully make the jump towards transitioning male but he is held back by a few things, namely the cost and the social implications. He still has a long way to go, though he regularly binds his chest and presents himself as masculine as he can. Few seem to question it at least for now, and he has his ways to make excuses to stave off any drama for the moment.
That is, until his secrets finally surface. He wants to be ready for that moment, though he's not sure if he ever will be. In regards to shifters and the epidemic that happened in the city years previous... Nico has no problem with shifters. He is so entirely accepting, and why wouldn't he be? Though the idea of shifting startles him somewhat it does pique his curiosity. He is a bit glad as well that it never infected him, because that would just be one more thing to deal with and he has enough on his plate.
