Jesse Sage

## Introduction

Jesse is the son of Casper Sage and Isobel Fortia. Jesse is a lineal descendant of the ancient water elemental sage. Jesse is also related to the ancient sage, Caroline Ainsworth through his mother Isobel. He is a collateral descendant of Caroline's younger brother through his mother.

Jesse was former student and valedictorian of the School of Magic, where upon his graduation Jesse served as a librarian and substitute teacher of Class V - Advance Magic.

## Appearance

Jesse is often described as a fair-skinned, slender, and beautiful man. He has striking magenta hair and a pair of captivating blue eyes. Atlas describes Jesse's eyes as one that holds the universe in them. Jesse has thin lips and a sharp chin. Jesse is slender and tall, standing at 178 cm.

As a result of saving Atlas from a fire, Jesse has a permanent burn scar that covers half of his back starting just under his neck. He also has multiple puncture scars all over his upper body, including his torso, arms and back from stabbing, and a slash scar across his neck, near his larynx, from when someone had slashed and stabbed him in the neck during the Retribution.

Jesse prefers to wear turtle necks or high collared clothing as it covers his burn scar which peeks slightly above his shoulder. Sometimes, he hides it with his hair which is slightly longer at the back. He also prefers long trousers or jeans as opposed to shorts.

After the Retribution, Jesse lost significant weight (to the point where he looks emaciated) and became highly sensitive to the cold. As a result, Jesse would wear oversized, thick knitted clothing to hide how thin he was and also to keep warm. Jesse almost always wear sweaters, knitted or woolled, even during summer.

After Jesse and Atlas become a couple, Atlas gifted Jesse a choker to cover the scar on Jesse's neck. From then on, Jesse would wear chokers when not wearing a turtle neck top.

## Personality

Jesse has a gentle personality and mild temperament, almost never losing his temper or getting angry. He is always composed and in control of the emotions he displays to others. He is very sensitive and attentive to the emotions and feelings of others, as such, he is thoughtful and caring of other people. Atlas thinks that Jesse cares about others too much and neglects himself in the process, which causes Atlas to feel overly protective toward Jesse.

Jesse is also a very self-conscious person who is easily embarrassed. Jesse cares a great deal about his appearance and is always well and appropriately dressed for the occasion (with the exception of when he is taken by surprise). Jesse almost never wears shorts, because he thinks they are too casual. After his Retribution, Jesse avoids mirrors as much as possible, and rarely leaves Matilda's home as he feels uncomfortable with the way he looks.

As a child, Jesse is inquisitive and likes learning. Jesse is a generally a quiet person, and keeps much of his feelings and thoughts to himself so as to not worry or burden others. But he is also talkative and cheerful to a certain extent. However, after the death of his parents, Jesse became more reserved.

Despite his gentle personality, Jesse is confident and knows his own abilities. He does not shy away from challenge, and has quite the competitive spirit, although he is usually silent about it. Jesse is open to taking up leadership positions, and likes taking the initiative in work and study, as well as in lending a hand to others.

To those he considers his friends, Jesse is very loyal. He would go out of his way for his friends and those who need him.

Jesse has a strong set of principles and does not depart from them easily. Thus, the choices he takes are guided by his principles. This is evident from how Jesse knowing that what Atlas doing was wrong, never participated in it. Instead, he was always advising Atlas and trying to persuade him to stop.

Toward Atlas whom Jesse loves as both a friend and a lover, Jesse is willing to give his everything. He was willing to sacrifice his life for Atlas, and more than that, he was willing to take on immortal suffering for Atlas. His love for Atlas is unconditional and quite extreme such that he would forsake his own well-being for Atlas without hoping for anything in return.

#secret: Jesse is a rather sensual person. He can be quite devious in bed and is very romantic toward his partner. He does not shy away from his desire for sexual pleasure, and sometimes takes the lead in bed, such as when he climbed on top of Atlas and kissed him as he straddled him.

## History

Jesse lost his parents when he was 7, and was adopted into the same orphanage that Atlas stayed in.

## Powers and Abilities

Jesse has an immense magic source and is adept at learning.