PURPLE IRISES symbolize wisdom, discernment, admiration, and respect. They are closely linked to nobility and high status as well. The fleur-de-lis, a more stylized version of the iris, became an emblem of the French monarchy in the Middle Ages. It is also named after Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. She traveled between Olympus and Earth, acting as a bridge between different worlds.
Kendallβs first love was also probably the closest she'd ever come to outright rebellion. When she was younger, during some of her early visits to Vice, she began falling for someone on that side of the bridge. What started as simple curiosity grew into something more personal and thrilling in a newfound way, a secret that was intentionally kept from her mother. But things eventually began to fade, partly due to family expectations and self-doubts on Kendallβs part. And also because the other person knew she would eventually choose Virtue anyway, and that wasnβt something they could ultimately work past.
Kendall is a fairy raised in the Autumn Court by her mother, Diana, who instilled in her the importance of grace, responsibility, and honoring tradition. She was attentive to her studies from a young age, honing her magic while also helping out around the court. Despite her sheltered upbringing due to Dianaβs uptightness and wariness, Kendall has always been quietly fascinated by the world beyond anyway. Stories of vampires, werewolves, and witches honestly captivated her curiosity far more than they ever frightened her.
βI ain't as young as I was, but I'm still restless. if this is growing up, it's not what I expected. I'm caught in between, who I was and who I thought I'd be. was I too busy running to ever look behind? did I get what I wanted, or let it pass me by?β
name: kendall francesca reeves
face claim:Β jessica alexander
pronouns & gender: she/her & cis woman
age:Β twenty-eight
birthdate:Β september 21st
zodiac sign:Β virgo
orientation: bisexual, biromantic
status: resident
class: virtue
hierarchy: queen
housing: st. mary's palace
occupation: assistant to head of psychology (meridian institute)
family: diana ellison (mother; deceased), christian reeves (father), giselle leΓ³n (aunt), angelie dewitt (half-sister)
moral alignment:Β lawful neutral
mbti: INTJ
enneagram: 1w9
vice & virtue:Β pride & humility
element: earth
hogwarts house: ravenclaw
traits: discerning, curious, sophisticated, proud, overthinker, cynical
character inspo(s):Β francesca bridgerton (bridgerton), caitlin snow (the flash), alice quinn (the magicians), rin tohsaka (fate/stay night), libby rhodes (the atlas six), kurisu makise (steins;gate), konan (naruto), lara croft (tomb raider)
song inspirations
price of getting older by isabel dumaa // if my life was a movie, it's like they're cutting out the best parts. it's hard to smell the roses once the curtain closes. the moment has passed, the good and the bad
QUARTER LIFE CRISIS by taylor bickett // I swear sixteen was yesterday, but now I'm closer to twenty-eight
whatever happens first by khloe rose // cause it can't get any worse, and I can't get any worse. so I'll change my life, or I'll lose my mind. whatever happens first. cause I've grieved enough in growing up
c'est la vie by isabel dumaa // cause I give my best but theirs is better. so I hold my breath and call it pleasure. I take a step then go back three. so cyclical, oh c'est la vie
radio by bershy // I wake up exhausted, even in the morning. like I'm made out of decaf, I'm barely running. oh, and I hate parties. it's just too many bodies. I don't like small talk, I'm always leaving early
someday, today will be long ago by love you later // no sense in wondering the person Iβd have been if I threw caution to the wind cause what-ifβs are just pretend
history (death tw, grief tw)
Kendall, who had her motherβs last name Ellison for much of her life, was born in Virtue to a Virtue mother and a Vice father, though for most of her childhood it felt as though she only had one parent. Her mother Diana knew Christian Reeves back during their time at school, still a few years before either of them committed to the choice of Virtue or Vice. She just saw a handsome guy whose attitude unfortunately worked on her enough for them to hook up one time. And she got pregnant. It ultimately wasnβt a secret, and both the public and Christian found out about it at some point. Either way, Diana didnβt want him to be a part of their daughterβs life, denying him visitations time after time as the years rolled by.
Diana rarely spoke about Christian except with quiet disapproval or bitterness, tending to paint him as unreliable and irresponsible, almost like she was generalizing any person from Vice too. She was determined to never have her daughter be associated with Viceβs reputation, raising Kendall under expectations of etiquette, education, and refinement. It was basically a repeat cycle of what happened with Dianaβs own parents, who had carried themselves with the epitome of Virtue ideology and wanted their daughter to stick to that status quo. And that had heavily influenced Kendallβs mother, who then started pushing it all onto Kendall too.
Vice hasnβt been some complete mystery, though. Kendallβs been there before, first when she was a teenager, but her visits werenβt really driven by rebellion so much as natural curiosity. She wanted to understand the place she had been taught to distance herself from, the place that seemed to exasperate her mother so much. And that was around the time she ended up meeting her father Christian too. Curiosity and wonder had gotten the better of her, and she had reached out to him, unbeknownst to her mother at the time. Things were definitely shaky and awkward since Christian had been largely absent while she was growing up. And well, maybe neither of them really knew how to bridge the years that were lost.
During her time at the academy, Kendall was academically inclined and achieved an array of accolades, and chose to go with Virtue after graduation. And the choice was hers, of course, but perhaps years of familial and societal pressure influenced it too. Uptight and a perfectionist, Diana always seemed concerned with public appearances and perceptions. Kendall assumed it was due to her motherβs upbringing, but she had a feeling it was because of Christian too. Did her mother ever regret it? Did she see Kendall as a burden that derailed her motherβs initially planned life? Kendall never asked, but that had remained an internalized question that haunted her for years.
Five years ago, Kendall's mother passed away, something that was initially difficult to navigate. Grief became something Kendall tried managing privately and alone. Besides, with her mother gone, she realized she had no immediate family left, at least not in Virtue. Christian, after having heard the news, reached out and offered support she hadnβt anticipated. Their relationship remained hesitant at first, but he was there for her. During that period, he had probably seen her cry more than anyone else ever had. They kept in contact, and an understanding formed over time, some quiet bond. And while Kendall chose to remain in Virtue, she eventually took her fatherβs surname, Reeves.
"They must have to! I can only imagine how many of these they go through in a day," Kiran insisted, though realistically it probably wasn't that much... but they were so beautiful! What if everyone felt the same way they did? They just had to. "Oh! Yellow. I love yellow. Though I love every color, really, especially together. Isn't it just the most beautiful thing to see a rainbow?" She mused, flashing Jordan a smile. "What about you?"
Well, yellow was a color that represented joy and that was exactly what was painted on Jordanβs expression as he spun toward Kiran on his heel with wide eyes and a big smile. βYellowβs my favorite too!β he blurted in an excited tone, maybe louder than he really meant for it to be. Though if the gift shop attendant at the counter glanced over at all, Jordan failed to catch it. βOh goodnessβ¦ youβre right! I love all of the colors too and rainbows are super pretty.β His attention drifted back to the shelf. βI mean, we gotta get one of every color, right?β
"No! I mean, yes?" Lenianna wasn't sure the best way to respond. All she knew was that she'd upset Laurie, and she really, really had to fix it. After a moment of shock passed, she turned and grabbed a rag so she could start drying it up, and then it was a moment later that she needed to get something for Laurie, too.
"I'm sorry!" Gasping, she immediately abandoned her task to find another ragβand then she moved around the counter towards Laurie, holding it out in an offer. "IβIt really wasn't on purpose. I'm so sorry. Sometimes I'm clumsy."
The panicked apologies made Laurie roll her eyes and scoff before she finally pushed her sunglasses up onto her head. Her demeanor was harboring annoyance at the inconvenience of her skirt and lap being damp, but also the unmistakable expression of someone running on like three hours of sleep. And Leniβs voice might have just been sounding louder to Laurie than it really was in reality. βGodβokay! Whatever!β Laurie groaned, taking the rag and starting to blot at her thighs and skirt. βI heard you the first like five times.β Leni said sorry like twice but okay. βAt this rate, you're gonna drop the fucking milkshake too.β
Lenianna blinked, her brows furrowing some, a look of concern on her face. "Oh, no. Are you not feeling well?" Her hand itched to reach out and feel Laurie's forehead but she forced it down, knowing that it was very, very improper to go around touching people she didn't know well. "A strawberry milkshake will be good for the soulβand french fries, too!" She plucked her little notepad from her apron, carefully writing a strawberry milkshake with two cherries, 1 order french friesβbefore giving Laurie a small smile. "I'll be right back. I'm just going to put this in and grab your water!" And then she spun on her heel, hurrying off to put the order in before rushing to fill a glass with some ice and water, returning to Laurie with a big smile. "Okay! I have your waβ" A gasp and then the water slipped, spilling onto the counter before Laurie.
Oh, Laurie didnβt realize that diner employed part time nurses too. βNever been fucking better,β she sarcastically replied as she rubbed her temple. Initially, she was trying to ignore the waitressβs rambling but that proved to be harder in practice. Leni eventually scurried off to do her verbally noted tasks. But apparently Laurieβs morning wasnβt meant to run smoothly because it was like she happened to get stuck with the clumsiest employee ever. And that was saying a lot because she had met Jordan. Laurieβs eyes widened as water engulfed the counter and she snatched up her phone fast enough so that it wasnβt affected. βShitββ she started as water dripped off the edge and onto her lap, prompting her to get off the stool entirely. βAre you for real?β
