Valencia Vaudeville-Valentine

Valencia in her Natural State

Dr. Valencia Valetaille Vaudeville-Valentine (born 16th December 1174 AD) is a mathematician, theoretical astrophysicist, and literary journalist. She is the temporary Creative Director for the Times Magazine, author of numerous books on crime and technology, and has co-authored papers on relativity, physical cosmology, and astroparticle physics.

## Backstory

Valencia was born to Lord Ramiro Valentine and Lady Julieta Vaudeville, diasporan Meziavelan nobility and wealthy investors in Kotekaian mining. She is the second oldest of five siblings: Santiago, herself, Pablo, Conseulo, and Marisela. While Santiago was born in Asidelabras, her parents moved the family to Koteka'i shortly after his birth, and Valencia was born in Tora City. She was distant but amicable with her father, but Lady Julieta was unimpressed by her atypical behaviour, and Valencia grew up constantly bickering with her about almost all aspects of her life.

Valencia left Koteka'i the second she could in 1192 AD for Asidelabras, attending university at U of A to do a Bachelor of Science. Initially she started in pure mathematics but discovered a knack for applied maths instead, and shifted to physics. She dabbled in writing for the student paper, but did not take it seriously until she started her Masters in Physics in 1195 AD. She had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and was a part of the dance scene. She met Moulinet Contreras, a fellow postgrad studying art history, at a pub night and accidentally found herself dating him.

She began her Ph.D immediately after finishing her Masters, switching from advancing relativity to exploring physical cosmology and joining a different research group. She moved in with Moulinet in 1198 AD, and at his urging, started writing her first book, a compilation of essays on various mathematical topics and their relevance to the wider world. She left the dance scene behind her, having thoroughly outgrown it, and spent most of her time researching or writing. Her debut 'We All Contain Stardust' was published in 1199 AD by the University Press.

In her final year of her Ph.D, Valencia split up with Moulinet, ending the seven year relationship when he attempted to propose to her. She rented a new apartment and moved out overnight. She was awarded her Ph.D in 1203 AD, published her second book, and was immediately hired onto the writing staff of 'Syncopation,' a creative magazine with a wide circulation throughout Meziavela. She wrote weekly short-form articles for them, mostly as a science writer, and occasionally published longer form literary journalism with investigative criminal profiles. She switched her focus when she went freelance in 1205 AD, becoming more interested in technology, and also worked as a communication consultant with a number of physics research laboratories across Meziavela.

In 1208 AD, she moved to Meridiem on the request of Ranger Mac Bradaigh, who decided she was to be helpful in investigating shady doings of the then-Magistrate. She picked up a job at the local newspaper, the Times, as Creative Director while their usual director was on maternity leave.

## Personality

Valencia is serious and overtly anxious, with slightly rambling speech patterns and a habit of phrasing everything as questions. She values her privacy and resists attempts to become friends or learn about her personal life. She has a decidedly weird streak, with progressive understandings of scientific phenomena that make her seem absurd to most people, like describing WiFi to a seventeenth century peasant. Her energy can grow quite manic at times, her single-mindedness overcoming her few social mores, but deep down she is actually possessed by a great deal of melancholia and isolation.

Valencia is autistic and asexual, both of which she has no word for nor understanding of them as common experiences that other people share. She has no clear understanding of her gender, sexuality, or romantic orientation, due to her lack of introspection and education on the subjects. While generally open minded, she is also dismissive, regarding personal topics to be trifling or secondary to the grander questions of the universe. She is not arrogant, per se, but she is well aware of her intellect and tends to assume others to be much less educated than herself. She is an excellent musician, enjoying singing despite being completely over karaoke, and a capable dancer.

## Appearance

Valencia is tall and she gangles. She has tan skin with peach undertones, and a distinctive mole above the right side of her lip. She has large, stormy grey eyes, a very square jawline, and mahogany brown hair that she fries to a peachy-pink. She wears glasses and likes big, gaudy earrings, and wears daisy accessories often. She is noted for her offbeat taste in prints, and prefers wearing pants or shorts to skirts and dresses. She keeps her notebook and a pencil on her at all times.

## Abilities

### The Sprawl

Valencia is a Reporter in the Sprawl, with the added move Monstering. She has cybercomms, a hand taser, recording equipment, and her glasses have added magnification and recording capabilities.

## Cultural Touchstones

Valencia is Spanish-Aotearoan, and her name derives from the Spanish town of the same name, the orange, and the song 'O Valencia!' by The Decemberists, which is a modern take on Romeo and Juliet. Her parents are also named in reference to this. She is a creative non-fiction writer, taking stylistic inspiration from writers like David Foster Wallace and Douglas Adams. She is inspired by David Farrier, Bryan David Gilbert, and John Mulaney, as well as fictional characters like Cordelia Gray, William de Worde, and Annabeth Chase.  Her aesthetic references Tenou Haruka, Kashima Yuu, and the 90s anime GNC lesbian energy.

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJXQSBWO5Qc
2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David\_Foster\_Wallace
3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas\_Adams
4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David\_Farrier
5. ↑ https://polygon-website.fandom.com/wiki/Brian\_David\_Gilbert
6. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John\_Mulaney
7. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordelia\_Gray
8. ↑ https://discworld.fandom.com/wiki/William\_de\_Worde
9. ↑ https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Annabeth\_Chase
10. ↑ https://sailormoon.fandom.com/wiki/Haruka\_Tenou\_/\_Sailor\_Uranus\_(anime)
11. ↑ https://gekkan-shoujo-nozakikun.fandom.com/wiki/Yuu\_Kashima