The sky was painted in deep strokes of indigo and amber as the sun dipped below the jagged horizon. Lyric leaned lightly against the rooftop railing, her gaze turned upward. The faint hum of the city buzzing beneath them, a dull reminder of the ever-present danger beyond its borders. But here, for just a moment, it felt far away.
“ Do you ever think the sky envies the ocean ? ” she mused softly, breaking the silence as footsteps approached behind here. “ The ocean holds so many secrets — deep, endless, untouchable. But the sky . . . it just lays everything bare, exposed for the whole world to see. ”
Her lips curved into a faint smile as she tilted her head to glance at the other. “ I think I’d rather be the ocean. Quiet, mysterious . . . but powerful. ” She paused, a faint giggle escaping her lips. “ But maybe that’s just me. What about you ? Sky or ocean ? ”
🐚 ( halle bailey, 25, cis-woman, she/her ) — Look who it is! If you take a look at our database, you’ll find that LYRIC JACKSON is a a/n KINDERGARTEN TEACHER that works in SECTOR 4. According to the file, they’re a mutant with the power of MERMAID PHYSIOLOGY & WATER MANIPULATION. That must be why they’re PATIENT and STUBBORN. If you ask me, they remind me of a touch as soft as the ocean’s current, the smell of sea salt and cocoa butter upon satin sheets, a lighthouse beyond the haze of a storm. They are affiliated with MOONSCAR. ( maru, 26, est, she/her )
basic information:
character name: Lyric Jackson
nickname (s): Elle, LJ
face claim: Halle Bailey
mutation status: Mermaid physiology & water manipulation
how do they feel about living in sol city? have they always lived there or did they travel from another settlement?
Born in Lunar Bay, a quieter, ocean-side settlement that managed to rebuild through resourcefulness and a tightly knit community, she found solace in the rhythmic waves and the relatively slower pace of life compared to Sol City’s buzzing atmosphere. When Lyric moved to Sol City as a teenager with her family, she was struck by its towering fortifications, advanced technology, and dense population. At first, it was awe-inspiring—the city’s vibrancy promised opportunities her home settlement could never provide. Yet over time, she found herself missing Lunar Bay’s open skies and calming waters. The constant hum of tension in Sol City—the echoes of prejudice toward mutants, the fear of threats lurking beyond the walls, and the endless grind to reclaim some semblance of normalcy in a fractured world—feels like a weight she can’t quite escape. Despite her misgivings, Lyric acknowledges Sol City’s importance. It’s a hub of survival and innovation, a beacon of hope in an otherwise desolate and dangerous world.
do they trust the council’s leadership? why or why not?
Lyric views the Council of Sol City with a mix of skepticism and reluctant acceptance. While she acknowledges the monumental task of maintaining order in a fragile, post-apocalyptic world, she finds it difficult to fully trust the Council’s leadership.
Growing up, she witnessed how the Council fostered division by framing mutants as the "other," even long after the X-Virus was neutralized. To Lyric, this lingering bias hindered the city’s ability to rebuild not just physically, but emotionally. She believes the Council’s tendency to focus on controlling the population has left little room for healing the societal wounds caused by the past century of fear and trauma.
if they chose their sector and profession, why did they make that choice? if they didn’t, why not? were they happy with their assignment or not?
Lyric chose to become a kindergarten teacher because she believes in the transformative power of education and creativity, especially in a world as fractured as theirs. Growing up in Lunar Bay, she saw firsthand how storytelling, compassion, and mentorship shaped her own sense of hope and resilience during difficult times. When her family moved to Sol City, she realized the children there carried an even heavier burden—growing up amidst suspicion, fear, and the echoes of a world destroyed.
what’s one object that they always keep on their person?
Lyric always keeps a hand-carved pendant shaped like a small seashell around her neck. The pendant was a gift from her father, made from driftwood collected along the shores of Lunar Bay, her childhood home.
what is your character’s ability (or abilities)?
Lyric’s abilities stem from her unique physiology: whenever she comes in contact with water, her legs transform into a sleek, iridescent tail. Alongside her mermaid transformation, Lyric possesses the power to manipulate water, allowing her to control its movement with grace and precision. She can shape water into flowing sculptures, create protective barriers, or summon gentle streams to comfort and soothe. Her abilities are an extension of her artistic nature, often used to inspire her students or calm tense situations. Though she keeps these powers subtle and understated in Sol City, wary of drawing attention to her differences, Lyric sees her gifts as a natural reflection of her bond with the sea and her determination to bring beauty and harmony to a broken world.
are they gen i or gen ii?
Lyric is a gen ii mutant. Her mother, once a healer by profession, gained the ability to accelerate cellular regeneration, allowing her to heal physical injuries and even regrow lost limbs, though it’s a process that drains her energy significantly. Her touch can mend the wounds of others, but each act of healing takes a toll on her own vitality. Lyric’s father, a former engineer, developed the power of electromagnetic manipulation. He can generate and control magnetic fields, allowing him to move metal objects with ease, manipulate technological devices, or create protective fields of force. His powers, while valuable, often create electrical surges that can disrupt nearby tech, a constant reminder of the unpredictable nature of the X-Virus mutations. These combined abilities were in large part the reason in which they were both transferred to Sol City.
what can your character do? what are their strengths?
Lyric is essentially a mermaid with the ability to transform into her aquatic form she comes into contact with water, gaining enhanced speed and agility. She can also manipulate water, using it to create protective barriers, sculpt flowing patterns, or soothe others with gentle currents.
what can’t they do? what are their weaknesses?
When not in contact with water, Lyric feels less powerful and unable to transform into her mermaid form. On the other hand, she can also be limited in movement when splashed with water at inopportune times. Additionally, her water manipulation abilities require a lot focus and concentration, and in chaotic situations, she can struggle to control them effectively, especially if she's overwhelmed or anxious.
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