Languid Lavender/History

## Background

### Pre-Atlas Academy

Languid Lavender grew up in a very harsh environment, from the day he was born he never seemed to have much food on his plate. Being born in a back ally dumpster, he grew up on the streets, feeding on any piece of food that could at least resemble what it once was. Languid never knew his parents, as he was abandoned and grew up in a trash can with the rats, but as he grew older he was able to gain a better way of obtaining food. Around the age of 7 Languid grew interested in lamp, finding the way they glowed magical, allowing him to feel safe as it fought off his fear of the night. His fixation towards lamps only grew as he got older, collecting any he could get his hands on and even attempting to sell some for a little cash, though not many people seemed interested in purchasing lamps, which Languid never quite understood why. After a long day of useless work, offering his lamps to those around him, languid found himself bored and decided to fiddle with one of his more favored lamps. Using scraps around the alleyway's, and some pieces of other lamps (along with the help from the homeless guy who seemed to visit often) he was able to construct a mega lamp, that could manipulate its size and even become a Warhammer. Languid was impressed with their creation and decided to test it out, swinging it around until it met impact with one of the fellow homeless men. Though apologetic, Languid was immediately amused by the sound of the object colliding with the mans chest, and only after collecting himself did he appropriately name the new found weapon, 'Haha, Bonk'. At age 17 Languid had finally saved up enough money to pay for schooling, he'd been thinking of getting proper education for a while, not that he wasn't thankful for all that the trash people had taught him, he just knew there was limits to how much he could learn from being on the streets so he sought to learn more then just basic speaking and words. Not having many options based on his budget, he decided to attend a 'special school' for those who weren't as fortunate as the rest, but not having any experience in applying for education he ended up making a mistake, placing him as an applicant for a predaceous school by the name of Atlas Academy.

## Team PRPL

### Atlas Initiation

Languid is first seen within the Atlas airship alongside his fellow students. There, he meets Purpura Lila and asks her about his current location, confused as to how he got up inside the airship. The floor then drops out from beneath him, and he is sent falling towards the ground.

Hoping that his current situation is a dream, Languid has no landing strategy in mind. Instead of a graceful landing like his peers, he ends up crashing through a tree near the edge of the abandoned mineshaft. He survives, and is found by Purpura who assumes him to be dead before he awakes. Upon his awakening, he is confused and believes Purpura to be a homeless person who lives in a sewer. The purpose of the initiation is explained to him by Purpura, and the two make their way to the edge of the abandoned mineshaft. After some searching, the pair are unable to find a safe way down. They stand on the edge of the mineshaft, causing the ground to crumble and Languid to begin falling. He asks Purpura for help, but she ignores him, leading to Languid grabbing her by the ankle and accidentally pulling her into the mineshaft as well.

The two fall into the mine, but are saved once Languid unveils his weapon and hooks it around a piece of rock jutting out from the walls of the cavern. They manage to reach a platform jutting out from the cavern walls and from there they find a narrow ledge heading downwards. Purpura deduces that the relic must be at the bottom of the mine, and tells Languid to take the lead as they head downwards due to him having a lamp. On their way down, Languid wonders what the relic is and hopes that it will be a lamp of sorts. Purpura informs him that they do not get to keep the relic after the initiation, and he immediately retracts his statement. As the two continue, Languid states he spots a monster. Immediately following his words, the two are accosted by an Apathy, which Purpura swiftly kills.

Continuing downwards, Purpura spots a ledge cut into the wall of the mine. The duo stop to take a small break, at which point Languid travels further into the crevice. There, he encounters a Manticore which promptly attacks both him and Purpura. Purpura manages to beat the Grimm down with her semblance, however Languid decides to try and finish it off using his fashbang. As a result it blinds both Purpura and the Manticore. Purpura is enraged, but Languid uses the flashbang again upon noticing that the Grimm isn't dead, blinding his partner once more. The Grimm once more recovers from the flash, leading to Languid attempting to use it a third time. Purpura stops him before he can use it again and kills the Grimm with her weapon. Purpura makes several death threats to Languid as they continue down the path.

After more walking, Languid attempts to apologize but Purpura brushes him off and tells him that she's only cooperating with him still to finish the initiation. Languid attempts to stand up for himself, calling Purpura's threats empty. Purpura responds to this by dangling him over the edge of the ledge, telling him that she doesn't make empty threats. The two continue further until the mineshaft itself begins to shake with massive tremors. Soon, the pair are accosted by The Eater of Worlds, which pursues them down the mineshaft. The Grimm begins to catch up to them, and Languid suggests that they jump, but Purpura is reluctant. He convinces her by asking if she'd rather die by falling or being eaten by the worm. The two jump, landing atop the abandoned Atlas mining facility, with Languid breaking his way in using his weapon.

The two fall through the ceiling and come face to face with Phlox Forp, Raco Misko-Ozhaawashkwaa, Prismo Quartz, Azure Midnight, Jade Acht and Azul Tyrrel. Purpura admits that perhaps Languid was right for once. Phlox introduces himself, and Languid does the same as well as introducing Purpura as his co-worker after she refuses to accept the title of friend, partner or acquaintance. Languid informs the others that they were being chased by the Grimm, which prompts Jade to ask about their abilities. Languid tells the others about his weapon, before explaining that his semblance turns him invisible. Purpura is somewhat impressed at his semblance at first, but that notion falls apart as soon as he reveals the invisibility is conditional, and only occurs whilst he is in light. After Jade explains her plan, Languid brings up that he noticed several Sulfur Fish coating the body of the Eater of Worlds. As the students prepare to move out, Languid reminds Purpura that they need to grab themselves a relic still. Purpura tells Languid to choose, and Languid picks the remaining gravity dust crystal, stating that he likes the colour purple.

Languid makes his way outside the facility with Phlox, Raco and Purpura and prepares to battle the Eater of Worlds, shining his light on the monster as it approaches.