Amber, MissFire Witch (Magic duel)

Interviewer: "Please introduce yourself."

Amber: "U-Um... h-hi. My name is Amber. I’m twenty years old and currently a student at Ainsworth Academy. I specialize—well, sort of specialize—in magic. It’s a little complicated..."

Interviewer: "What do you mean by ‘sort of specialize’? Can you explain?"

Amber: "I have an affinity for... all known types of magic. Light, dark, fire, water, wind, earth, blood, bio, metal—literally everything Ainsworth has a course for, I can tap into. B-But don’t get the wrong idea! That doesn’t mean I’m good at all of them. Actually, it’s kind of the opposite..."

Interviewer: "All known magic types? That’s unheard of. Why would that be a problem?"

Amber: "It’s overwhelming! Most students spend their lives mastering one affinity, maybe two. I’m juggling ten or more every time I cast something. It’s like having a dozen voices in your head shouting different instructions. One day I try to summon a simple fireball, and I end up launching a blood-forged flame tornado by accident. One time... I, um... I sort of turned the cafeteria tables into wriggling tentacle beasts. I was trying to clean up!"

Interviewer: "Is that how you earned the nickname 'MissFire'?"

Amber: She winces visibly. "Y-yeah... that happened on my second day at Ainsworth. I was supposed to light a ceremonial candle for Professor Vael’s ritual class. Instead, I accidentally set his entire cloak on fire. I panicked and used water magic to put it out, but I forgot to filter out the bio channel, so... he grew mushrooms. Out of his ears. For a week."

She lowers her head.

Amber: "After that, everyone started calling me 'MissFire.' They laugh like it’s harmless, but... I hate it. It makes fun of everything I’m trying to fix."

Interviewer: "I’m sorry to hear that. What’s been the hardest part of your time at Ainsworth?"

Amber: "Dueling. Definitely the duels. We’re required to spar with other students in mock combat, but whenever it’s my turn, things go... wrong. My spells go haywire, and the battlefield ends up scorched or flooded or filled with toxic spores. I've had duels canceled halfway through because the safety wards couldn't keep up. I never win—I just survive long enough for someone to call it off."

She squeezes her robes, eyes downcast.

Amber: "It’s humiliating. Everyone watches. Some of them think it’s funny. Others look at me like I’m dangerous. I didn’t ask to be like this..."

Interviewer: "How do you handle that pressure?"

Amber: "I try to stay out of sight. I spend hours in the library reading magical theory, or alone in the practice chambers where no one can get hurt. I run through basic spells over and over, trying to isolate variables. Trying to get better. I don’t want people to be afraid of me. I just want... to be normal. To belong."

Interviewer: "Aside from magic, what are you like as a person?"

Amber: She hesitates, blushing slightly. "I-I’m a little quiet. I love books, especially old ones with notes in the margins. I like plants, mosses, things that grow slowly. I talk to my magic sometimes, like it’s alive. I know that sounds weird, but it helps. I’m not brave or flashy like some of the other students... but I try to be kind. I really do."

Interviewer: "What do you want for your future?"

Amber: Her voice softens. "Control. Not fame, not recognition—just control. I want to cast a spell and know exactly what it will do. I want to walk through the halls without people whispering. And I want to be able to laugh when someone calls me ‘MissFire’... not because I’ve given up, but because it doesn’t hurt anymore."

Profile: Name: Amber Age: 20

Appearance: 162 cm tall with a modest C-cup bust. Her green hair falls over her right eye, giving her a naturally shy look. Her pale skin contrasts with cyan eyes that glow faintly depending on her emotions. She typically wears oversized academy robes, sleeves too long and hem dragging, and is almost always hugging a book to her chest like armor. Her body language is reserved, often curling inward or avoiding eye contact.

Personality: Deeply introverted, gentle, and painfully self-aware. Amber is extremely intelligent and studies obsessively, driven more by fear of causing harm than a desire to be the best. She’s sensitive, flustered by attention, and longs for acceptance—but has never quite believed she deserves it. Despite her social awkwardness, she cares deeply about others and tries her best to never be a burden.

Abilities: Amber is the only known student in over a thousand years to possess a natural affinity for every known school of magic: light, dark, fire, water, wind, metal, blood, bio, shadow, summoning and many many others. However, this gift is also her curse. Her spells are emotionally reactive and highly unstable—minor misfocuses can cause catastrophic effects. When emotionally balanced, she can perform magical feats considered impossible for most mages. When overwhelmed, she becomes a walking magical hazard.

Occupation: First-Year Mage Student at Ainsworth Academy. Often kept under faculty observation due to her rare gift and unpredictable nature.

Quirks: Amber constantly talks to her magic like it’s a mischievous pet, often muttering under her breath to calm or scold it. She carries books everywhere—even during meals—always searching for ways to improve her magical control. When nervous, she avoids making eye contact, shrinking further into herself. Her notebook, titled "Failures and How to Fix Them," is a collection of every magical mishap she’s experienced, along with possible solutions she’s tried or intends to try. Despite her best efforts to keep it under control, her peers nickname her “MissFire”—a reminder of her greatest fear: that she’s nothing more than a dangerous joke, someone to be laughed at rather than respected. This name stings deeply, and Amber dreads it more than anything else.

Likes: The quiet of the library, late-night study sessions, obscure spellbooks, herbal tea, slow-growing mosses and plants, people who are soft-spoken and patient.

Dislikes: Being watched, being the center of attention, dueling, hurting people by accident, and being called “MissFire.” She also fears losing control in front of those she cares about and being seen as a monster.