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Character: Alexia Tarabotti
Fandom: The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger
Character Notes:
History: Alexia lives in alternate, steampunk version of Victorian England. In this England, supernatural beings such as werewolves, vampires, and ghosts are common members of society alongside normal human beings. Alexia however, does not fall under any of those categories. While she passes as a normal, human lady of society, she is actually a preternatural. For her, this means that she has no soul. As one of the few soulless people in London society, Alexia can negate the supernatural powers of any other being with a touch. Preternaturals are very rare and most mistrusted by all parties, natural or supernatural. Because of this Alexia has chosen to keep her soulless state a secret, even from her own family. The only people who know are agents of BUR (Bureau of Unnatural Registry.)

Of course Alexia’s lack of a soul is not her only trouble. At the great age of twenty-five, Alexia has been deemed a spinster and very unlikely to marry. She is quite content with this role as she has never found a man who could put up with, let alone admire her eccentricities. She reads racy books left behind by her dead father. She doesn’t like attending balls. She has an unusual taste in decorative parasols and she always loves a good treacle tart. Alexia has never been one for fitting into society.

Most recently she has had quite a few run ins with Lord Maccon, Alpha of the London werewolf pack and BUR agent. Since London society holds little entertainment for Alexia, she has a tendency to poke her nose into BUR affairs even though it is again BUR rules for a preternatural to be an agent. At the point I am taking her from Alexia was just attacked by a rogue vampire. Out of defense she stabbed the vampire with the tip of her parasol, killing him. This brings Lord Maccon into the picture as they investigate the origins of the unregistered vampire.
Personality:
Alexia is above all, a lady of society. Manners and social etiquette are very important to her. She expects to be treated with the proper amount of respect. In return she is very keen to give people the respect that they deserve. However, at the same time she walks on the very edge of propriety. Unlike most women of society Alexia is not afraid to stand out. Her father was both a preternatural and an Italian so from birth she different. Instead of loathing her difference, Alexia embraces it freely. She would much rather read a book than attend a ball or sit around embroidering. While most ladies are expected to be sensible and quiet, Alexia is never afraid to speak her mind. If she feels something is important she’ll say so and argue her point with determination. She is not one to give up her views in order for peace. She enjoys shaking things up.

Alexia is well aware that people of society think her an oddity. It would be rather difficult not to take notice as there are many who are very vocal about it. However, she cares little of their opinions. She’s comfortable in her difference and is proud to show it. While it is natural and expected of young women to find a good match for marriage, Alexia never actively sought out a suitor, which has led her to the life of a spinster. Most people consider her being a spinster was caused by her strong personality and vocal opinions. But Alexia is happily independent and could never be married to a man if it meant giving up what little freedoms she has as a single woman. If she were ever to marry, she would insist upon being an equal in the marriage, not just the wife.

Alexia is also rather daring. She’s not one for staying on the safe side. Her curiosity often leads her to dangerous situations. She finds this very thrilling, but it does tend to get her into trouble. While she is not allowed to be a BUR agent, Alexia often pokes her nose in on cases, much to Lord Maccon’s annoyance. It is a fact that werewolves, vampires and ghosts are accepted in society, but the groups are much divided. Alexia, however does not like to draw such lines of division. One of her closest friends is Lord Akeldama, a very prominent and completely flamboyant vampire. There are very few people that Alexia deeply confides in with all of her secrets. After her father’s death she was left with no one to share her preternatural state with. Her friendship with Lord Akeldama allows her to be honest about all things, including her soullessness. She is very relieved to have someone to let her guard down with. There are very few opportunities for her to do this, and she is grateful for it.
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First Person (entry type):
My Dear Lord Akeldama,

It seems that a very curious contraption has fallen into my lap today. It seems quite like a typewriter, but instead of a sheet of paper the words I type appear on a window of some sort. It is quite impossible to describe accurately. Mother and the rest of the household have little interest for its mysterious appearance, but I was certain it would pique your interest. I thought perhaps I would test the strange machine by sending you a letter about it. Of course this brings a problem to light. How exactly might I send this letter to you without paper? Am I to send you the entire machine? I imagine that would cost quite a bit to post. I think perhaps it would be easier to send a more traditional letter and then I could invite you over for a visit to inspect this gift I’ve stumbled upon.

Yes, I think that would be the most sensible thing to do.

Third Person:

Alexia was more than a little surprised to find the strange contraption sitting on the writing desk of her bedroom. Sadly, she had not even taken notice of it at first. She had been far too distracted by the excitement that had found her at the ball that night. One could hardly blame her. Being attacked by a vampire and arguing with Lord Maccon would distract anyone from strange machines that appear seemingly out of nowhere.

Of course, when she did finally take notice of the machine it was all that occupied her mind. She took her usual seat in front of the desk and peered in closely at its details. It appeared to be painstakingly crafted of wood and copper. It smelled of oil and varnish. She traced an ungloved hand over the key and looked on in awe as the appeared on the glass screen. Curiously she tapped the screen.

“Now how am I supposed to send a letter like this?”

She continued inspecting the machine and wondered what others would make of it. She was certain her family would take little interest in it. It would be best not to bother informing them of its appearance. Lord Akeldama would be quite a different story, however. She expected that he would be quite interested in hearing about such a marvel. If anyone were to know what its purpose was, Alexia was sure it would be him. Even Professor Lyall was bound to take an interest in the strange machine. For a brief moment she imagined what Lord Maccon would make of it. With a smirk she pictured the Alpha chucking the thing out a window at the first hiccup it presented to him. But then, why bother imaging that. She wanted to know what the machine was, not break it to pieces.

She shook her head and stepped away from the machine. She was far too tired to perform any further examination. Tomorrow would bring a new day of exploration. Alexia was quite looking forward to it.