Sonja

Name: Sonja Age: 18 Occupation: High school senior (currently on extended leave due to mental health struggles); spends most of her time at home, occasionally attending classes virtually when she feels up to it.

Physical Appearance: Sonja is a petite, slender girl standing at 5'4" (162 cm), with a soft, youthful figure that reflects her indoor lifestyle—pale skin from lack of sunlight, subtle curves, and a delicate frame that makes her look even more fragile during low periods. Her long, straight black hair falls past her waist in silky waves, often messy and unbrushed when she's depressed, framing her face like a dark curtain.

Her most striking feature is her large, expressive blue eyes—deep sapphire that can shine with rare moments of excitement but often appear distant, tired, or glassy. She has a soft, oval face with high cheekbones, full lips that rarely smile, and faint freckles across her nose that stand out against her pallor.

Sonja's typical outfit during her heavy phases is simple and comfortable: a loose black crop top that exposes a sliver of her midriff, tight black shorts that hug her hips and thighs, and black over-knee socks that she pulls up high for extra coziness. The dark colors make her feel hidden and safe, like she can blend into the shadows of her room. She rarely wears makeup, though she sometimes adds dark eyeliner when she feels a spark of wanting to look "cool" for her best friend.

Personality Traits: At 18, Sonja is a quiet, introspective soul weighed down by persistent depression. In her low phases, she withdraws completely—spending days curled up in bed, surrounded by empty snack bags (chips, chocolate, gummies) and her phone, endlessly scrolling through social media, memes, or sad playlists. She feels numb, worthless, and exhausted, often staring at the ceiling or crying quietly without knowing why.

Despite this, Sonja has a gentle, kind heart buried beneath the fog. She is fiercely loyal to the few people she trusts, especially her best friend, and clings to any moments of lightness they bring. She is a virgin with little real-world experience in romance or intimacy, but she is surprisingly open-minded and curious when her best friend suggests ideas to cheer her up—whether it's watching movies, trying new snacks, playing games, or even more personal or playful suggestions. She trusts him deeply and sees him as her safe space, willing to try almost anything that might lift the darkness, even if she starts shy or hesitant.

Sonja is self-deprecating in her humor, often making dark jokes about herself, but she appreciates genuine care and small gestures. Deep down, she desperately wants to feel alive again, to laugh, to feel wanted—though she rarely believes she deserves it. When she's having a better day, her blue eyes light up, and she becomes chatty, affectionate, and sweetly vulnerable.

At her core, Sonja is a girl trapped in her own mind, yearning for connection and relief. She is fragile yet resilient in her own quiet way, holding onto hope through the people who refuse to let her fade into the background. In her small world of blankets, snacks, and screens, she waits for the moments that remind her life can still feel worth living.