#valintro

[ash-blythee]

V A L . D U P O N T

— BASICS

FULL NAME: Valentine "VAL" Dupont HOMETOWN: Kilkenny, Ireland DOB: May 17, 1990 AGE: 33 GENDER: Genderfluid, nonbinary PRONOUNS: He/They OCCUPATION: Author AFFILIATION: Spy for the Executioners SEXUALITY: Pansexual LABEL: The Sightless HEIGHT: 6'0"

— BIOGRAPHY

Under the cut is the full bio! Please be aware of any trigger warnings before proceeding!

TW // Disability, gang affiliation, drinking, drugs

As a kid, Val was precocious and wild. A middle child in a family of five, the young curly-haired child would get his older and younger sisters, Benna and Ruth, to tag along on all his hair-brained schemes. But Val took longer to ‘grow up’ than their sisters. Ruth was off to law school and Benna went into fashion and moved to the States. Val had just barely graduated high school and was convinced college wasn’t for him. Even so, living with his mother showed Val a strong woman working in journalism, and he started to wonder if that was his path as well.

Finally seeking out college programs, Val decided to apply for residencies. Despite not having much experience, a professor at BU decided to take him in, finding their application intriguing. It was Val’s first time away from home for more than a few days and he made the most of it. The first few weeks were all partying and sleeping around, but Val started noticing an issue with their vision- it was getting harder to read the whiteboard, and he found himself trying on reading glasses, having issues with the reading homework. Even their own notes were suffering- and after a trip to an eye doctor, Val got some bad news. Their vision was failing and in the next year or so, they’d most likely be legally blind. With this knowledge, it re-started something inside them. He wanted to do well in school, wanted to get the things done he’d always wanted. With a few helpful professors encouraging them, Val was writing creative stories he’d thought about way back when he was growing up in Kilkenny. Suddenly there was a manuscript, and just as suddenly, Val Dupont was a published author with a series of middlegrade fantasy novels. 

While Val made trips back home many times and even lived with their mother for a time, ultimately he moved to New York City, closer to the publishing company he worked closely with, his agent, and a new assistant. After moving however, Val wanted a taste of the nightlife and found himself heading out to various bars and clubs. Overhearing little things. Tidbits from one professional whispered at a bar to another, overheard by the unassuming curly-haired author with the red-tipped cane sipping a cocktail alone. And sometimes when someone came home to Val’s condo, they talked even more freely. Suddenly Val had a wealth of information and nowhere to put it… until they met members of the Executioners. Suddenly the information was important, and needed, and Val was welcomed with open arms. Suddenly there was a place to unwind and unload- friends and dalliances and always, always, something to tell his Executioner cohorts. Val's the ears of the outfit and wouldn't have it any other way.

[ash-blythee]

V A L D U P O N T , T H E W H I S T L E  

Psychologist . Author . Unexpected Success .

35 . They/Them . Nonbinary Genderfluid . Pansexual .

full bio below .

In Kilkenny, Valentine was born into a family of dreamers. Their younger sister Ruth wanted to be an astronaut, their older sister Benna wanted to be a fashion designer, and Val always loved writing and imagining. With a mother in journalism and a father in film, Val always seemed to be learning- taking in new information like a sponge and finding where best to put it. 

Most of all, Val loved to chat and get people talking. Their effervescent and easygoing personality often drew others out of their shells. They felt comfortable with them. Even could confide in them. 

Becoming a psychologist seemed to be the best route. Val loved writing but they knew they couldn’t go making a living off of some self published book about fairy tales. Instead they went off to university. Amidst partying, flings, and ragers, Val somehow didn’t flunk out - but their parents certainly thought they would. 

After graduating, Val didn’t want to take the needed courses to get their license - they were burnt out, overwhelmed… taking a few years off, Val lived with their parents again. They slipped into more drinking, drugs, partying. The whole nine yards, until at 26, they had a drug scare. Took something from someone who said it was something - but it definitely wasn’t. Too much, and not knowing what on earth was in their system.

A long talk with mum & dad, and they finally began their courses to begin their actual career. And the professors liked them - praised their ability to empathize, to de-escalate and to bring someone out of their shell. With professor referrals they were soon off to becoming a psychologist. 

Then it turned boring. Val’s need for excitement would occasionally dip into drugs again- and buying from a Jabberwock member on the down low seemed to curb that. But working as a psychologist for local police was thankless and boring. As the hit their 30s, they wondered if this was all there was.

Around 33, Val started noticing problems with their vision. A blur in and out that wouldn’t fully go away. Suddenly they needed glasses, and even those seemed to go up in prescription too quickly. The eye doctor gave the unfortunate news that they were losing their vision, and in the next few years, it would be completely gone. 

This seemed to spark something in Val. Urgency. They couldn’t be stuck in this job forever when they could be going for what they wanted, needed. Higher profile clients, interesting stories. They applied and became the Met’s new psychologist, and worked every day off writing the old stories they’d thought of back in college.

Suddenly there was a book. Margot Sees Magic is sent to agents- picked up, sent to publishers. Picked up and published. Suddenly, a bestseller. All the while, as Val settled into their role as Met psychologist, they start to get interesting visitors.

Gang members of various distinctions - and high standing. Offering money for information. An easy choice for someone who loves to gossip, and has struggled to afford their own flat for years. 

Now Val feeds information to both sides - Jabberwock and Jolly Roger alike can find appointments with them, either for actual help or something a bit more nefarious. A swapping of money for intel - and Val has plenty to spare. 

Headcanons: 

-Val has started using a red-tipped walking cane for help. They have not completely lost their vision yet, but things have become so blurry even with glasses that they’ve stopped bothering with them.

-Val still buys drugs occasionally from members of Jabberwock and occasionally dips back into it, though they try very hard to keep it to weed and wine.

-They are a total flirt. Plenty of ex-flings and lovers, though they’re usually very open and honest about their non-monogamy. 

[ash-blythee]

V A L D U P O N T

STATS full name: Valentine "Val" Dupont age: 33 pronouns & gender identity: He/They, Genderfluid sexuality: Queer species: Witch neighborhood: Ashmore occupation: Author special power: Shadow Dog

"I’M A REAL ASS BITCH IN A FAKE ASS WORLD”

As a kid, Val was precocious and wild. A middle child in a family of five, the young curly-haired child would get his older and younger sisters, Benna and Ruth, to tag along on all his hair-brained schemes. Many of them were ways of trying out his magic as it manifested in tiny ways, hoping to ignite. But Val took longer to ‘grow up’ than their sisters. Ruth was off to law school and Benna went into fashion and moved to the States. Val had just barely graduated high school and was convinced college wasn’t for him. Even so, living with his mother showed Val a strong woman working in journalism, and he started to wonder if that was his path as well.

Finally seeking out college programs, Val decided to apply for residencies. Despite not having much experience, a professor at BU decided to take him in, finding their application intriguing. It was Val’s first time away from home for more than a few days and he made the most of it. The first few weeks were all partying and sleeping around, but Val started noticing an issue with their vision- it was getting harder to read the whiteboard, and he found himself trying on reading glasses, having issues with the reading homework. Even their own notes were suffering- and after a trip to an eye doctor, Val got some bad news. Their vision was failing and in the next year or so, they’d most likely be legally blind. With this knowledge, it re-started something inside them. 

He wanted to do well in school, wanted to get the things done he’d always wanted. With a few helpful professors encouraging them, Val was writing creative stories he’d thought about way back when he was growing up in Battersea. Suddenly there was a manuscript, and just as suddenly, Val Dupont was a published author with a series of middlegrade fantasy novels. All the while, he was practicing the witchcraft he’d learned from his amazing mother- something just as important to him, like how anyone might commit themselves to a nightly prayer. While Val made trips back home many times and even lived with their mother for a time, ultimately he moved to Opulence. It’s here that they comfortably live now, their magic manifesting in wonderful ways with their concentration. However, Val loves a good drink and some good weed, and often falls to vices. They’re a passionate lover, a total flirt- an outgoing sweetheart, but possibly not the most loyal unless it’s decided, ultimately, on monogamy.

“what power did [they] attain when settling in opulence?"

Val is completely blind- however, after settling in Opulence, they realized that when using their witch powers to settle into a form, they can create a shadowy dog that walks by their side. When this dog is manifesting, Val can see through the dog’s glowing eyes- but it takes a lot of energy and exhausts them if they do it for too long without resting.

[asa-hollandseabrooke]

V A L E N T I N E “ V “   D U P O N T

— BASICS

Name: Valentine “V” Dupont |Age / D.O.B.: 33, May 17, 1990 Gender, Pronouns & Sexuality: Genderfluid, He/They, Pansexual Hometown: Kilkenny, Ireland Occupation: Author, Visitor. 

— BIOGRAPHY

As a kid, V was precocious and wild. A middle child in a family of five, the young curly-haired child would get his older and younger sisters, Benna and Ruth, to tag along on all his hair-brained schemes. But V took longer to ‘grow up’ than their sisters. Ruth was off to law school and Benna went into fashion and moved to the States. V had just barely graduated high school and was convinced college wasn’t for him. Even so, living with his mother showed Val a strong woman working in journalism, and he started to wonder if that was his path as well.

Finally seeking out college programs, V decided to apply for residencies. Despite not having much experience, a professor at BU decided to take him in, finding their application intriguing. It was Val’s first time away from home for more than a few days and he made the most of it. The first few weeks were all partying and sleeping around, but V started noticing an issue with their vision- it was getting harder to read the whiteboard, and he found himself trying on reading glasses, having issues with the reading homework. Even their own notes were suffering- and after a trip to an eye doctor, V got some bad news. Their vision was failing and in the next year or so, they’d most likely be legally blind. With this knowledge, it re-started something inside them. He wanted to do well in school, wanted to get the things done he’d always wanted. With a few helpful professors encouraging them, Val was writing creative stories he’d thought about way back when he was growing up in Kilkenny. Suddenly there was a manuscript, and just as suddenly, Valentine Dupont was a published author with a series of middlegrade fantasy novels.

While V made trips back home many times and even lived with their mother for a time, ultimately he moved to New York City, closer to the publishing company he worked closely with, his agent, and a new assistant. But after a trip out to the countryside to take a nice vacation, V ended up somewhere... odd. Their driver had car trouble and V had taken a very short walk on their own- to their knowledge, just down a few steps. But suddenly they couldn’t find him, the car... anything. V was left without any of their things and ended up in Huntsville. He’s still trying to figure out his footing in Huntsville and doesn’t have another job yet. Without his assistant or driver, V’s been a little out of sorts but has relied on kindness of strangers and the money they already had on hand- thankfully, quite a bit. 

[theangellies]

— BASICS

Name: Valentine “Val” Dupont Age / D.O.B.: 33, May 25, 1990 Gender, Pronouns & Sexuality: Non-binary, They/Them, Pansexual Hometown: Kilkenny, Ireland Affiliation: Brotherhood Job position: Author, Informant/Intel for the Brotherhood Education: High school, a journalism residency at BU Relationship status: Who even knows Children: Probably not?? Positive traits: (5) Outgoing, straight-forward, charming, driven, giving Negative traits: (5) Vain, fickle, crass, blunt, messy. 

— BIOGRAPHY

As a kid, Val was precocious and wild. A middle child in a family of five, the young curly-haired child would get their older and younger sisters, Benna and Ruth, to tag along on all their hair-brained schemes. But Val took longer to ‘grow up’ than their sisters. Ruth was off to law school and Benna went into fashion and moved to the States. Val had just barely graduated high school and was convinced college wasn’t for them. Even so, living with their mother showed Val a strong woman working in journalism, and they started to wonder if that was their path as well.

Finally seeking out college programs, Val decided to apply for residencies. Despite not having much experience, a professor at BU decided to take them in, finding their application intriguing. It was Val’s first time away from home for more than a few days and they made the most of it. The first few weeks were all partying and sleeping around, but Val started noticing an issue with their vision- it was getting harder to read the whiteboard, and they found themself trying on reading glasses, having issues with the reading homework. Even their own notes were suffering- and after a trip to an eye doctor, Val got some bad news. Their vision was failing and in the next year or so, they’d most likely be legally blind. With this knowledge, it re-started something inside them. They wanted to do well in school, wanted to get the things done they’d always wanted. With a few helpful professors encouraging them, Val was writing creative stories they’d thought about way back when he was growing up in Kilkenny. Suddenly there was a manuscript, and just as suddenly, Val Dupont was a published author with a series of middlegrade fantasy novels. 

While Val made trips back home many times and even lived with their mother for a time, ultimately they moved to New York City, closer to the publishing company they worked closely with, their agent, and a new assistant. After moving however, Val wanted a taste of the nightlife and found themself heading out to various bars and clubs. Overhearing little things. Tidbits from one professional whispered at a bar to another, overheard by the unassuming curly-haired author with the red-tipped cane sipping a cocktail alone. And sometimes when someone came home to Val’s condo, they talked even more freely. Suddenly Val had a wealth of information and nowhere to put it... until they met members of the Brotherhood. Suddenly the information was important, and needed, and Val was welcomed with open arms. Suddenly there was a place to unwind and unload- friends and dalliances and always, always, something to tell their Brothers. 

— WANTED CONNECTIONS / PLOTS

-Dalliances/Flings/Exes/Lovers: Val loves a one night stand and is a flirtatious motherfucker. Bring on the whirlwind fuck-buddies, the weird flings, the nighttime dalliances, the smoke and chill sessions.

-Journalists, Authors, Editors: Val is relatively well-to-do in the book world. All three books in his series “Margot Sees Magic” were on the NYT Bestsellers list. He’s been interviewed, spoken at author events, and worked extensively with editors, publishers, designers, and more. They also have an agent and an assistant (either of which will probably end up as a WC!)

-Rivals: Val can sometimes butt heads with some. Lots of folks love them, but others think they’re up to something. Having an occasional frenemy or a rivalry is always welcome!

-Brotherhood buddies & flirtations: Speaks for itself :) 

[valentinexdupont]

Hello!!! I’m Eli, and I’m so excited to be here! I’ve brought in my disaster boy Val! Short for Valentine- he’s a blind author originally from Ireland. He’s a sarcastic piece of shit who’s outgoing and tries to be the life of the party. He’s lived in London for 4 years! Please hit me up for any connections or plots! His info is below! 

CHARACTER INFORMATION

First Name: Val (full name, Valentine)

Last Name: Dupont

Gender/Pro-nouns: Cis male, He/Him

Date of Birth: 29 years old, March 4th.

Place of Birth: Kilkenny, Ireland.

Current Residence: Notting Hill

Length of Residence: 5 years

Occupation: Author

Faceclaim: Robert Sheehan

Trigger Warnings: None

Are you applying for a wanted connection: No

BIOGRAPHY

Val was born in Kilkenny, Ireland and lived there for most of his adolescent life. He grew up with 2 sisters he loved very much, and his mum and dad. The five of them were a tightknit family- his father did a lot of traveling for work but he was around often enough, and his mom was a journalist, doing remote work so she could take care of the three kids. His family was never very affluent- they had just enough to get by, with three kids attending school with various hobbies. Benna grew up to be a lawyer in the States, while Ruth created her own art gallery in Ireland. Val always loved his mother’s job and her freedom with words. From a young age, he wanted to write, though he wasn’t sure in what context. But he had a very active imagination, sometimes to a fault- he would play all sorts of silly games with his sisters, and often wore their hand-me-downs to school. Even if he was made fun of, he never really cared. People joked and snarked, but Val was always too witty for his own good. He’d be one step ahead with a snappy comeback before anyone could really ever touch him.

He grew up to be a very fun and spontaneous individual. Val was the life of the party in high school, dating women and men with little care to what was thought of him. He moved for college to the States, studying at BU in Boston for journalism. Val made a lot of friends, and easily- many of them stayed in touch through email or letters from Ireland, and new ones came from unexpected places- assorted clubs in college, LGBT events, even penpals. Val did exceptionally well there, participating in a lot of events from karaoke nights,drag nights, and poetry slams, but also doing surprisingly well in school. However, he noticed that he was having trouble seeing from a distance, including looking at the whiteboard or projector screens at school, and his eyes were blurring seemingly randomly. He tried not to make it a big deal- Val had always been incredibly independent and hated relying on others, to the point where any sign of weakness was pushed down so he didn’t have to think too much about it. But this issue kept arising, and it seemed like his eyesight was getting worse and worse.

After seeing a doctor, he found out that his vision was impaired- and that it would only decline from there. Val was devastated. For a while he didn’t tell anybody. He was ready to keep it a secret, but soon found there was no way he could do that. His grades were failing and he was on a slow decline in his own emotional wellbeing. He finally divulged the truth to his English professor- and after that, a few close friends, all of which rallied around him. His teacher was the first to introduce Braille to him, even recommend accessibility options on his phone and computer. His professor had always been blunt and honest, which Val respected. And she told him that his eyes weren’t going to suddenly improve. And that he could sit and feel sorry for himself and watch as all these things he did so easily suddenly disappeared. Or, he could learn now, while he had time. More audiobooks, more speech-to-text. Typing on a keyboard more and more, getting used to where each key is. She helped him work on a project he’d kept quiet for a long, long time- a fantasy novel he’d been afraid to release out into the world, afraid it’d come back littered in rejections. With her help, he finished a manuscript for his riveting fantasy novel entitled ‘Margot Sees Magic’, and by his graduation, he had a published novel on the shelves of book stores. He couldn’t believe it- he was an author. And not only that, but it had soon reached the YA audiences he’d hoped for. The book hit as a number 1 Bestselling novel on the New York Times list and Val was gobsmacked.

It’s been a while since his last year of college. Val has been legally blind for 5 years. He still works independently, writes on his own, and is fiercely against those who coddle him. He is currently on his fourth book and working closely with an assistant. He has been on multiple book tours across the US and UK to not only support his new book, but to talk about his experience as a blind LGBT author. Val is outspoken on issues of gender, being rather genderfluid himself. Val moved back to the UK in the past few years based on his books, moving up slowly as more money came to him. He moved from Boston back to Kilkenny for a bit before heading to London. The blind author moved to Notting Hill and has loved living there the past 4 years.