“Oh I'm just a girl, lucky me! Twiddle-dum, there's no comparison. Oh, I've had it up to here!” - Just A Girl by No Doubt
Basics
NAME: Nelli Ochoa
AGE: 1,767
OCCUPATION: Owner of Lucha Fuerte Gym
SPECIES: Air Elemental
BIRTHPLACE: Yucatán, Mexico
CURRENT LOCATION IN CASTOR: Kaningfield
FACE CLAIM: Daniella Pineda
Biography
Born of the Mayan Pantheon, Nelli has always prided herself in where she came from. Even if the rituals they have been known for were a bit on the gory side, she saw no reason to hide this part of her life. Though, when European men invaded her land, she knew it wasn’t a good sign. Soon enough, ninety percent of the Mayan natives were killed off by disease. When Maya found her, she was killing Spaniards left and right. This had been a cry for the woman to help the Air Elemental without a second thought.
Bringing her out of Yucatan, Maya showed her the rest of the world and encouraged her to explore. Though, when she started, she was a bit lost but soon found her way. The nature of the world had fascinated her, something that appealed to a passion she learned she had: exploration. Soon enough, though, she found herself exploring Europe and read up on what had happened to the Mayans. Grabbing all of the records that they had, she tossed them into a fireplace she had in her home. This wasn’t to erase her people, but to erase the lies that people had brought back to Europe.
Though, this was in vain, since explorers like herself had found out the truth and brought it to light through their own books and papers. This brought some peace to her, but it wasn’t enough to keep her calm. Wind raged inside of her, making it hard for her to get close to others. What didn’t help was that she’d create wind storms that destroyed homes, tornados that ripped people’s homes right off of the ground. Whenever she’d find injustice, she was creating some sort of massive dustbowl or wind-based storm. It was the only thing to quench her anger.
But, as years went on, she was at a bar and heard of a war in a city filled with creatures like herself. This sparked her interest and she was on the next flight out to Castor. Nelli got there just in time, fighting alongside other Elementals she hadn’t seen before. Because of her finding out about all of this, she felt she was among her own again, adding a bit more peace to her own inner war. Though, when the war was won, she helped out with physical therapy for those who had been injured and in hospital beds for so long.
Once the city was rebuilt, she opened a gym to help herself get through her anger but also offer a place for the creatures of Castor to build their confidence and strength. Lucha Fuerte is her pride and joy, spending most of her time there if she’s not at the Snake Pit nor Artico. If someone does find her walking down the street, she’s approachable but if there’s wind around her, steer clear. She might just blow you right through a brick wall.
Personality Traits
POSITIVE: Independent, Innovative, Courageous
NEGATIVE: Vengeful, Stubborn, Blunt
Connections
ELIANA: When the wolf walked into her gym, she saw hesitation and slight nervousness. If there was one thing Nelli wanted to do, it was to build confidence to enhance self-esteem in her gym. So, with her own determination, she offered Eliana her own personal trainer to help her feel good about herself. Of course, though, she holds conversations with the wolf from time to time outside the gym. Who knows, they might become good friends one day.
MAIA: Another Elemental in the city was always welcomed company to Nelli. The more she was around her own kind, the better she felt. Though, because of Maia’s age, she’s decided to be protective and be there for her. She knew what it was like to be so young, knowing it was hard to truly grasp the Element without some help. She’s offered her services at the gym when she’s seen her at Artico, but also given her number in hopes that Maia would ask for her help.
SINCLAIR: He absolutely annoys her, it’s loud and clear when she’s around him. Though, because of his love of exploration and absolute curiosity, she has indulged him in conversation but nothing more. If there was a way she could shut him up for thirty minutes while she talked, it’d be perfect...but she was sure that didn’t exist. But, she had to admit, his unrelenting desire to poke at her does help build her patience.
KAI: When she met Kai, he was working out in her gym and she couldn’t help but challenge him once in awhile. She wasn’t massive like he was, but she did love a good sparring partner. It helped that he’s an Elemental, so she’s more willing to spend time with him than others. Though, because of his massive size, she does have trouble taking him down. It’s humbling, but she would never give up. The day she can knock him off of his feet will be a victory, but she’ll also offer to buy him a few rounds at the Snake Pit.
LEVI: Electricity is something she finds intriguing as an Element, especially since storms do involve wind and lightning from time to time. Nelli has offered to spar with him, but he doesn’t seem like the type to do so. But, for his sake and her own, she’s left the offer on the table. She had actually explored his homeland, finding the history rich and fascinating. Though, because of her own past and how she feels about even mentioning it, she isn’t sure he’d want to talk about it. Because of this, she keeps the conversations they have short and about the both of their interests. It’s easier that way.
AUBREY: This Sentinel is someone she adores sparring with. Because of the woman’s anger nearly matching her own at times, she’s had a lot of fun going back and forth with her. Though, since the Sentinels have their own gym, she doesn’t do it often with the ghost. Nelli does meet up with Aubrey from time to time for drinks, though it’s nothing more than friendly interaction thanks to both of them being rather tense most of the time. Nelli won’t complain, though. It’s how she likes it.
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