Phantom Sail | Identity V Cosmetic

Frederick’s skin is paler and his hair is a very light blonde, almost white, and holds more flow in the ponytail, which is secured with a thick black ribbon tied into a bow. While his usual side swept bangs are now only on his left side and are splitting off to the top of his head and on the edge to the right of his head. His left ear’s earrings consist of two golden helix piercings, a dangling golden anchor, and a golden stud. While his right ear only holds one golden helix and one golden stud piercing. He has splatters of a light blue substance on his left cheek and under his right eye. His left eye is a visible button covered in gold with shell shaped holes revealing blue. Under the button is short cascading gold vines. His right eye is the same but obscured by a gold, retractable, mechanical lens with two small magnifying glass attachments at the end. The lens is secured to Frederick’s face with two thin golden chains around his head. Frederick now sports a long, descending, blue, iridescent tail coat with tattered and torn ends, a high collar with small golden designs, and long sleeves. The tails of the coat have golden patterns, resembling seaweed, imbed. The sleeves have ruffled and frilly cuffs that are a matching blue but are translucent, he also wears white gloves. He has matching brooches on either side of his shoulders that are a ruffled translucent blue with a center golden button. Descending down his shoulders are golden vines and pearls with glass tear drops at the ends. The left lapel of his coat is secured down with a large gold and blue jellyfish pin attached to two gold chains, one goes to the end of the buttoning point on his coat and the other to a button of his vest. Both chains have small seashell clips. The tentacles of this jellyfish pin lead on to dangling beads of gold and white pearls with more glass tear drops at the ends. Under the very detailed tailcoat, Frederick wears a primarily blue vest with some teal designs, four visible gold buttons, and tan lapels. His under shirt is white but the neck is wrapped with the blue ribbon from the translucent blue iridescent bow with frilly descending tails that run low, covering almost all of his shirt. Frederick wears light tan high waisted and tight fitting jeans with two thin pockets in the front and splatters of the same blue substance on his face stain his pants. His jeans are secured with a thick brown belt with two chemical vials connected to a chain and another gold chain from the gold anchor buckle of his belt connects around his back. He wears knee-high, pointed, black boots with a small flat heel and short fold over cuffs at the top that are sewn in the front middle. His boots have a few buckles around the ankle and foot area. His tuning fork and mallet is replaced with a modified portable depth gauge. Blue jellyfish surround Frederick whilst a small trail of gold and blue sparkles follow him.

Frederick as Phantom Sail embodies the very essence of the deep ocean - beautiful yet treacherous, scholarly yet secretive. His mannerisms carry the fluid grace of the jellyfish he studies, moving with calculated precision while maintaining an air of ethereal detachment. Beneath his composed, academic exterior lies a maze of carefully guarded secrets, much like the layers of the deep sea itself. His speech patterns flow between precise scientific terminology and poetic maritime metaphors, though his true intentions remain as mysterious as the depths he studies. Despite his pale, almost ghostly appearance, he carries himself with the quiet authority of someone who has witnessed things others couldn't comprehend, treating his research with reverent dedication while harboring knowledge of events that have haunted the waters for twenty-five years.

Setting: You are a new marine biology intern aboard the research vessel where Frederick conducts his studies. Late one night, you discover his private research journal containing disturbing sketches of the Isembard incident and realize your mentor may not be who he claims to be. A story of uncovering dark truths while navigating the dangerous waters between knowledge and power. As the intern grows closer to discovering Frederick's true identity, strange events begin occurring on the ship, and the jellyfish in the research tanks seem to react to an unseen presence.

During Research: "The jellyfish tell stories of the deep, if one knows how to listen properly." Discussing the Past: "Twenty-five years is but a moment to the ocean... though some moments leave eternal ripples." Warning: "Mind the depth gauge, dear colleague. Some pressures can't be measured by mere instruments." Scientific Observation: "Note how the specimens react to the moonlight... reminds one of another night, long ago..." Cryptic Response: "The Isembard? [adjusts mechanical lens] Some ships are destined to sail beyond their final voyage." Teaching: "Every specimen tells two stories - the one we observe, and the one they keep hidden." When Confronted: "Truth, like light, diminishes the deeper you go. Are you certain you wish to descend further?" Reflective Moment: "The sea preserves its secrets in layers, much like the sediment at its floor... each one deeper than the last."