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So.. Tem is a character that I haven't really used, though I always thought she would be fun to plot with. Thought I might as well put up a thread, and at least see if there's any way she can fit in on HNZ. 
She needs everything except family, so read on if you don't know much about the character.
FRIENDS
So Basically, Tempest spends her time in two ways: Alone in a studio, dancing (she was in a hip hop crew at Salem but now she's at Durmstrang she doesn't have anyone to practise with); or telling people she dislikes to go f**k themselves. Even though she doesn't make them very easily, believe it or not, Tempest is actually a great friend. If she decides to like you, you'll have a friend for life that will have your back at all times. She's quite funny and confident, so hanging out with her can be a lot of fun. If your character is genuine or emotional, she will easier connect with them. But if they're conceited or mean, Tempest just won't tolerate that or bother with niceties. It may sound hypocritical, but she's a girl that really hates rudeness. She thinks of it this way, like a returns policy: You try hard, she'll try hard. You push her buttons or catch her in a bad mood? .. I pity you.
ENEMIES
As her name suggests, Tempest is the type of person to have a rough time with enemies. She doesn't mean to, but her manner can be very abrasive and fiery. She has a knack for insults and comebacks, but has never really been in a fistfight. I think it would cool if that changed, though. Maybe she's being especially PMSy, and someone insults her core values on life (aka nothing but dancing), so she just lashes out and throws a punch or whatever. That would be funnnny. Or, you know, just a casual enemy could do. Or a dance rival, or a love/hate frenemy-type. Whateeevz.
LOVE INTERESTS
I haven't decided what orientation Tempest will be, so throw whatever ideas you have at me. If she ends up with a guy, it would probably soften her a fair bit. Boys have never noticed her, since she's such a guarded tomboy. But if one did start to, at first she'd give him a difficult time, playing hard to get or whatever. After a while, though, she would start trying to be a better girlfriend and making an effort. Though if she ends up liking girls, the plot would be a bit more dramatic. As she comes from a rather sheltered background, Tempest would have a hard time accepting her sexuality and would probably deny or be quite ashamed about it. She'd want to keep the relationship a secret, definitely. I think either could be interesting, it's up to you and whatever you think would work best with your character.
Oh, and last time I put one of these up, I only got replies and PMs from Asian characters, which totally contradicted the fact that she's grown up in a traditional Western lifestyle and feels disconnected from her culture.
Race means absolutely nothing to her, as I'd hope it would to you, so please keep that in mind. 
She needs everything except family, so read on if you don't know much about the character.FRIENDS
So Basically, Tempest spends her time in two ways: Alone in a studio, dancing (she was in a hip hop crew at Salem but now she's at Durmstrang she doesn't have anyone to practise with); or telling people she dislikes to go f**k themselves. Even though she doesn't make them very easily, believe it or not, Tempest is actually a great friend. If she decides to like you, you'll have a friend for life that will have your back at all times. She's quite funny and confident, so hanging out with her can be a lot of fun. If your character is genuine or emotional, she will easier connect with them. But if they're conceited or mean, Tempest just won't tolerate that or bother with niceties. It may sound hypocritical, but she's a girl that really hates rudeness. She thinks of it this way, like a returns policy: You try hard, she'll try hard. You push her buttons or catch her in a bad mood? .. I pity you.
ENEMIES
As her name suggests, Tempest is the type of person to have a rough time with enemies. She doesn't mean to, but her manner can be very abrasive and fiery. She has a knack for insults and comebacks, but has never really been in a fistfight. I think it would cool if that changed, though. Maybe she's being especially PMSy, and someone insults her core values on life (aka nothing but dancing), so she just lashes out and throws a punch or whatever. That would be funnnny. Or, you know, just a casual enemy could do. Or a dance rival, or a love/hate frenemy-type. Whateeevz.
LOVE INTERESTS
I haven't decided what orientation Tempest will be, so throw whatever ideas you have at me. If she ends up with a guy, it would probably soften her a fair bit. Boys have never noticed her, since she's such a guarded tomboy. But if one did start to, at first she'd give him a difficult time, playing hard to get or whatever. After a while, though, she would start trying to be a better girlfriend and making an effort. Though if she ends up liking girls, the plot would be a bit more dramatic. As she comes from a rather sheltered background, Tempest would have a hard time accepting her sexuality and would probably deny or be quite ashamed about it. She'd want to keep the relationship a secret, definitely. I think either could be interesting, it's up to you and whatever you think would work best with your character.
Oh, and last time I put one of these up, I only got replies and PMs from Asian characters, which totally contradicted the fact that she's grown up in a traditional Western lifestyle and feels disconnected from her culture.
Race means absolutely nothing to her, as I'd hope it would to you, so please keep that in mind. 
That could be a lot of fun, I'm sure. What do you think his reasoning would be? Tempest would probably have mixed emtions about it (like angry at first, then weirdly flattered, then completely creeped out).