Erina Delaney

Erina Delaney is a character in Thirlcrest Academy, she is the former Assistant Manager of the Thirlcrest Times. She is played by tazology. 
==Appearance==
Erina, more commonly known as Erin is an Asian/White character. She has long, straight ginger hair that is sometimes curled, or messily done up in a rush when she has to quickly find a news-worthy story, or is running from angry students. She stands at the height of 5'4, but usually wears platformed shoes to make herself seem taller and more intimidating. Weighing at 105 lbs, she has a slender and petite figure. Her eyes, which are a murky green are often hidden behind her thick glasses, or her hair. She wears barely any make up besides mascara and a neutral lip. A recent addition to Erin's face would be the scar running across her nose which was caused by the countless times her nose has been broken on accident. 
When it comes to her fashion, Erin often wears green as it brings out her hair more than other colors. She doesn't stick to one style, but her town outfit might hint at the fact that she leans more into the "scene" fashion, and often talks about how her clothes are from her relatives in Japan. 
==Characteristics==
Erina is exceptionally intelligent and possesses a sharp mind. She has a natural curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, constantly seeking to expand her understanding of the world. Her intelligence is not only evident in her academic pursuits but also in her ability to think critically, analyze situations, and engage in deep conversations. This often causes issues for her though, as many people see this as her being nosey or a know-it-all and dislike her sharp wit.
She expresses her creativity through various outlets, such as writing, photography, and even in her fashion choices. Her ability to think outside the box and see possibilities in unconventional ways allows her to approach challenges with innovative solutions. Her creativity in writing is used for ill-mannered uses though, as she often takes part in the slander of other students and has began many rumors due to how her writing has manipulated the students. She employs her storytelling abilities to create and spin lies or rumors about other students, and many believed her as she is a part of the school press. By skillfully crafting messages that tug at heartstrings or manipulate vulnerabilities, she can manipulate others into feeling a certain way or making decisions they wouldn't otherwise make.
She is also a determined individual who approaches her goals with unwavering dedication. She sets high standards for herself and works tirelessly to achieve them. Her perseverance and resilience enable her to overcome obstacles and setbacks, always pushing forward with determination and a positive mindset, this is evident by her unwavering dedication for the T-Times as she joined it before it was even established, and managed to raise funds for the kickstart for the group in.. mysterious ways. 
Due to the fact that she has lived in Japan her entire life, Erin has a poor English accent, but knows how to speak it fluently due to her father being Irish. 
==Character Background==
Erina was born in Japan, a year after her older sister Kanon was born. She was born into a multicultural family, her father being a white man from Ireland, while her mother is Japanese. From an early age, Erina often made up lies about many things, going as far to create situations to make her lies seem believable. It caused her to run into many issues growing up, as she was often known in her residential area as "The girl who cried wolf.". She read many books, magazines and newspapers, which caused her reading age to excel above the other children in her class group. She was praised by her teacher's for being an excellent student in her studies, but was encouraged to be more social.
As she entered her teen years, she continued to focus on her academics, but at the same time student's were caught up in rumors spread by an unknown source - little did they know it was Erina, but she was never suspected as she was a very quiet girl and nobody believed that she would go out of her way to do such things. Mere months before she was sent to Thirlcrest, Erin was seen to by many mental health specialists as her parents worried about her pathological habits, as well as seeming to lack empathy and compassion for her victims. When they deemed her fit for a normal school setting, Erin went as far as to injure students and try to lie about a more popular student on it, but was caught out by a janitor on it. She was sent to Thirlcrest to try and fix her lying habits, as well as the fact that she was charged with assault on numerous students. 
==Relationships==
===Kanon Delaney===
Kanon and Erin surprisingly show a close bond with each other, despite their cliques beings rivals. Despite their differences in personality and interests, Erina and Kanon found common ground in their shared values and love for one another. They embraced each other's individuality and appreciated the unique strengths and perspectives they brought to the table. Their differences became a source of growth and learning, allowing them to broaden their horizons through the exchange of ideas and experiences. One thing is common between the two siblings is that they love to gossip, and they both believe each other despite the fact that one of them is involved with school's biggest rumor starter. 
===Hunter Smith===
Erina and Hunter began dating roughly a week after Erina became a student. It was presented as a unique and complex dynamic due to his involvement in the school's group of bullies. This aspect of their relationship brought forth a set of challenges that Erina had to navigate. The two managed to find their common ground, most likely from the fact that they are both bullies. The two faced a lot of pressure from the other students, as Hunter's friends did not seem to enjoy Erina's company as they believed she steals his attention, while Erina's friends did not like Hunter as they believed he didn't meet her standards. The two ignored the outside pressure and continued to enjoy each other's company, even if it was a lot less than what it used to be. Their relationship eventually ended when Hunter was pulled out of the academy by his parents, leaving Erin on her own with no contact.
=== Hiro Delaney ===
Hiro is the youngest of the Delaney siblings. He is merely 14, and apart of the Astronomy Club. Hiro hangs out more with Erina than Kanon due to the rivalry between Varsity and Nerds. Erina comes across as a cliché older sibling, bullying her brother but defending him against others for his odd behavior. In reality, Erina cares for the youngest child as he seems to still be innocently involved with phases of childhood such as LARPing, and dressing up. He's not often seen around campus, but the students are aware of who he is and who his sisters are.
=== Roy Rianelli ===
Roy is the person Erina hates the most on campus. These two are rivals, all due to Erina's gossip about his cheating scandals and how he tried to get her to be a side piece while Roy dated her best friend Emma. The two never see eye to eye, and they often ignore each other when they pass by, but sometimes they can be found arguing with each other over the slightest hiccup.
=== Roxanne Myers ===
Roxie met Erin after attending a recruitment for the T-Times. Roxie idolized Erin after finding out the lengths she went for a good fabricated story, and the two became very close ever since. Erin believed Roxie is a bit odd, and reacted wildly to some news from Erin but enjoyed her reactions every time. The two, although very different, are somehow similar. They both faced racist remarks from students, but they also love a good slander article. Erin never shown it, but she cared deeply for Roxie and considered her and Emma her only friends. Roxie tried to help Erin to stand out from the crowd, even if it went too far and caused Erin to shut down emotionally and mentally. 
Since Erin and Carmen removed Roxie from T-Times for her problem causing and drama starting behavior, the twos friendship dissolved into nothing but pure hatred. Erin can't stand Roxie anymore, and often spouts hateful things at her whenever she is in earshot distance. It got to the point of no return when something that Roxie said caused Erin to snap, and begin attacking her and accidentally stabbing Roxie with a pencil.
== Trivia ==
- Erina has a younger brother in the Astronomy Club that goes by Hiro. He cosplays as a vampire. She barely talks to him. We can't blame her.
- She was attacked by the Thirlcrest Thrasher
- In her dorm, there is an investigation map to figure out who the Thrasher is, she is helped by Hunter, Tove and Tommy who are all Bruisers.
- Erin has a significantly noticeable scar on her nose, due to how many times she has broken it.
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Category:Characters