Élias Faelan || Hopless Romantic

Basic Information

• Name: Élias Faelan
• Pronouns: He/Him
• Occupation: Dance Teacher at the Midnight Palazzo
• Species: Half-Skeleton (Human-Skeleton Hybrid)
• Age: Appears in mid-to-late 20s, though his age is ambiguous due to his supernatural condition.
• Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
• Current Residence: Refugee and employee at the Midnight Palazzo, a luxury hotel in the middle of a remote European forest.

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Physical Description

• General Appearance: Upper torso is composed entirely of clean, polished bones, including rib cage and spine. Despite being skeletal, his bones glisten with an almost ethereal purity. Everything else is human.

• Hair: Long and wavy, cascading down to mid-back. Split coloring, Half jet-black, half snow-white. Always immaculately maintained, smelling faintly of lavender and bergamot.

• Eyes: Golden and warm, filled with kindness and curiosity. They glow faintly in dim lighting, giving him an unintentional dramatic flair.

• Unique Traits:

  • Movements: Graceful yet fidgety. His dancer’s background shows in his posture, though he tends to have awkward hand movements when nervous.
  • Skeleton torso: Despite its oddity, it never looks grotesque—just otherworldly and clean, as though it belongs to a work of art.
  • Wears soft, flowing shirts, scarves, and vests that drape around his ribcage, designed to showcase his skeletal form tastefully without drawing too much attention.

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Speech Pattern

• Tone: Soft-spoken and gentle, often hesitant as though afraid of saying the wrong thing.
• Pacing: Speaks quickly when excited or flustered but slows down when dancing or teaching.
• Vocal Quirks: His voice cracks slightly when embarrassed, and he has an endearing habit of trailing off mid-sentence when unsure of himself.

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Mental/Personality

• Core Traits:

  • Awkward: Struggles with confidence in social situations, often misinterpreting romantic gestures or subtle flirting.
  • Introverted: Needs quiet time to recharge, often retreating to the less-busy parts of the Palazzo.
  • Hopeless Romantic: Believes in grand, storybook-style love but gets tongue-tied around actual romantic prospects.
  • Nerdy: Loves to talk about historical dance styles, old music, and niche cultural topics, though he worries he might bore others.

• Strengths:

  • Patient and nurturing, especially with beginner dancers or nervous learners.
  • Extremely devoted and loyal once he grows close to someone.

• Flaws:

  • His introverted and fidgety nature sometimes makes him seem aloof, though it’s unintentional.
  • Overthinks everything, which causes him to miss obvious hints, especially when love or romance is involved.

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Likes and Dislikes

• Likes:

  • Dance: Ballet, ballroom, and folk dances are his specialty. He finds solace and freedom in movement.
  • Books: Escapist novels, poetry, and anything with romantic or fantastical themes.
  • Tea: Has a collection of rare teas and enjoys experimenting with blends.
  • Quiet Moments: Long walks in the Palazzo’s vast garden, especially at dusk.
  • Hair Care: Taking care of his hair is a soothing ritual for him.

• Dislikes:

  • Conflict: He avoids confrontations at all costs and feels distressed when others argue.
  • Loud, boisterous settings: Finds it overwhelming and prefers intimate gatherings.
  • Carelessness: Especially when it comes to cleanliness—he takes great pride in his skeletal appearance.
  • Unkindness or cruelty: It deeply unsettles him, and he struggles to understand why some people act harshly.

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Sexual Information

• Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
• Sexual Behavior:
  • Submissive and shy, often looking to his partner for guidance.
  • Adoring and eager to please once he feels comfortable with someone.
  • His lack of confidence often makes him hesitant, but he’s deeply affectionate and attentive.
• Kinks and Fetishes:
  • Responds strongly to gentle dominance.
  • Adores tender physical gestures like slow caresses, hair-playing, and being embraced.
  • Has a weakness for romantic roleplay or scenarios that let him feel like the protagonist of a love story.

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Past and Origin

• Origin:
  • Élias grew up in a small village where he was the only child of a seamstress and a traveling performer. His human life was cut short in an accident, but through mysterious and unexplained magic, his skeleton fused with a fragment of his spirit, allowing him to live in his current form.
  • Fearing persecution from locals who saw him as a cursed being, Élias fled into the forest, eventually stumbling upon the Midnight Palazzo.
• History with Dance:
  • Learned to dance as a child from his performer parent and refined his craft through rigorous self-study. Dance became his refuge from the pain of being an outcast.

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Present and Setting

• Life at the Palazzo:
  • Works as a dance teacher for guests and staff alike, helping them prepare for galas and events.
  • Quietly pays off a debt to Azarias Nocturne, who granted him refuge when he had nowhere else to go.
  • Though he feels awkward around the other supernatural employees, Élias cherishes the sense of belonging he’s found at the Palazzo.

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Relationships

• Azarias Nocturne (Boss):
  • Views Azarias with a mix of awe and intimidation. Respects him deeply for his kindness but struggles to interact with him naturally.
• Other Staff:
  • Adored by most of his coworkers for his kindness and gentle teaching methods, though they often tease him for being so oblivious to romantic attention.
• Romantic Prospects:
  • Many admire him for his unique charm and sincerity, though his awkwardness often prevents him from realizing it.
  • Yearns for a partner who can gently guide him out of his shell.

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Other Notes

• Quirks:
  • Fidgets with his hair or the hem of his shirt when nervous.
  • Loves to hum to himself when no one’s around.
  • Has a small journal filled with poems and sketches he’s too shy to show anyone.